[Fixed] Where's the key code hidden on my Subaru Vivio for key programming?

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Irongiant
Member since September 2022 • 43 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Subaru Vivio

Posted on November 30, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1815 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Subaru Vivio. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 01, 2024

Replies (3)

Rogueone
Member • 139 posts

Worked for someone with a Subaru Vivio? Need to hear it!

December 01, 2024 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 110 posts

My Subaru Vivio is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

December 02, 2024 Reply
Younggun
Member • 124 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Subaru Vivio?

December 03, 2024 Reply

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