[Archived] Lost key code for my Subaru WRX STI Type RA - what can I do?

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Urbanninja
Member since January 2023 • 122 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Subaru WRX STI Type RA?

Posted on May 01, 2025
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 Type RA. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 02, 2025

Replies (6)

Omegaman
Member • 50 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Subaru WRX STI Type RA.

May 02, 2025 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 18 posts

If this works for my Subaru WRX STI Type RA, I owe you big time.

May 03, 2025 Reply
Alice
Member • 114 posts

My Subaru WRX STI Type RA refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

May 04, 2025 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 49 posts

I tried this with my Subaru WRX STI Type RA but still no luck. Any suggestions?

May 05, 2025 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 134 posts

Desperate to get my Subaru WRX STI Type RA running again. Trying this tonight.

May 06, 2025 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 121 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Subaru WRX STI Type RA—need the code first.

May 07, 2025 Reply

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