[Update] Legal issues with sharing key code for Subaru Wagon 4WD Turbo

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Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Subaru Wagon 4WD Turbo

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Good luck to everyone dealing with Subaru Wagon 4WD Turbo key issues!

Anyone try this on a Subaru Wagon 4WD Turbo with push-button start?

Finally, something that might help with my Subaru Wagon 4WD Turbo's key code issue!

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Subaru Wagon 4WD Turbo—need the code first.

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