[It Worked!] Can't find key code for my Subaru XT 4WD - help!

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How to get the key code to program keys for my Subaru XT 4WD?

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Just checking in to say this helped with my Subaru XT 4WD. Thanks!

Got a dead key fob for my Subaru XT 4WD. Need the code badly.

Will this work for older Subaru XT 4WDs? Mine's a 2009.

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Subaru XT 4WD!

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

This thread might save my Subaru XT 4WD. Thanks everyone!

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