[Solved] Need PIN to add second key to Subaru XV

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Iceberg
Member since August 2022 • 16 posts

Trying to program a new key for my Subaru XV - where's the key code?

Posted on December 15, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1373 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Subaru XV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 16, 2024

Replies (6)

Yellowsub
Member • 83 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Subaru XV won’t recognize the key.

December 16, 2024 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 107 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Subaru XV key issues!

December 17, 2024 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 15 posts

Will this work if the Subaru XV has an aftermarket alarm?

December 18, 2024 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 78 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Subaru XV's mystery code.

December 19, 2024 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 133 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Subaru XV. Giving it a go myself.

December 20, 2024 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 23 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Subaru XV this hard?!

December 21, 2024 Reply

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