[Answered] Aftermarket key needs code for Subaru WRX STI Sedan

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Yankeezulu
Member since April 2022 • 129 posts

How to find the factory key code to program Subaru WRX STI Sedan keys?

Posted on October 12, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Subaru WRX STI Sedan. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 13, 2024

Replies (6)

Madhatter
Member • 57 posts

I have a 2011 Subaru WRX STI Sedan, will this method work for that year?

October 13, 2024 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 83 posts

Been stuck with my Subaru WRX STI Sedan for weeks. This might be the fix.

October 14, 2024 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 140 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Subaru WRX STI Sedan too.

October 15, 2024 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 89 posts

Does this method work for the Subaru WRX STI Sedan models from 2010 onward?

October 16, 2024 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 31 posts

I need this so bad for my Subaru WRX STI Sedan. Subscribed!

October 17, 2024 Reply
Hackman
Member • 143 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Subaru WRX STI Sedan this hard?!

October 18, 2024 Reply

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