[Status: Resolved] Where do I get the key code for my Subaru XT to make a spare key?

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Hotwheels
Member since October 2022 • 97 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Subaru XT

Posted on March 01, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on March 02, 2025

Replies (4)

Javajunkie
Member • 117 posts

This thread might save my Subaru XT. Thanks everyone!

March 02, 2025 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 85 posts

Just what I needed! My Subaru XT has been acting up lately.

March 03, 2025 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 79 posts

Really need the key code for my Subaru XT, thanks for sharing!

March 04, 2025 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 48 posts

Key code problems with my Subaru XT as well. Subscribed!

March 05, 2025 Reply

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