Subaru keys, cut and programmed at your car
Subaru Key Replacement in Jacksonville, FL
Subaru added immobilizers later than most makes and smart keys later still, which means a 2008 Impreza and a 2020 Outback need completely different keys. We Do Locksmith brings the right one for your model year and programs it at the car anywhere in Jacksonville.
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Key types by year
Which Subaru key do you have?
| Model years | Key type | What that means for replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Before about 2005, and some Impreza to 2008 | Plain metal key | No immobilizer on many earlier Subarus. Cut from the lock or code. |
| About 2005 to 2014 | Transponder key, edge-cut then laser-cut blade | Legacy and Outback from 2005, Forester soon after. Laser-cut blades from about 2012. Programmed on site. |
| 2015 onward on push-to-start trims | Smart key (proximity fob) | Legacy and Outback 2015, most models by 2018. Programmed at the car, lost fobs erased. |
How Subaru key programming works
Subaru transponder keys and smart fobs program through the diagnostic port. Older Subarus sometimes need a longer immobilizer registration on all-keys-lost; we plan for it. Plain-key Subarus are mechanical jobs cut from the lock.
Things to know before you call about a Subaru
- Check whether your older Subaru has an immobilizer light on the dash; if it does not, the key is a simple cut and inexpensive.
- Subaru smart fobs are year specific; a fob from an earlier Outback may not pair with a later one that looks identical.
Pricing for Subaru keys
Plain Subaru keys cost least, transponder keys more, smart fobs most; the dispatcher quotes the exact figure for your year and trim.
Related help for your Subaru
- Key Fob Replacement & Programming: smart keys, remotes and proximity fobs programmed at your car.
- Ignition Repair & Replacement: cylinders that will not turn, and keys stuck or snapped off inside.
- Car Lockout: keys locked inside, door opened in minutes without damage.
Reviews
Car key work our customers describe
“Noah was awesome! He was fast and efficient. It took him 15 minutes tops! Thank goodness.”
“Noah was great! Fast, easy to deal with, did my brand new key, whole thing in like 5 min. Would go back again 100 percent!”
“I happened across this company by accident on Google. The tech provided me with a replacement key fob for my car in less than 10 minutes.”
Subaru key questions
Can you make a Subaru key if I lost the only one?
Yes. Depending on the year it is a mechanical cut or a cut plus on-site programming, with lost keys erased.
Do you program Subaru smart keys?
Yes. Subaru smart keys for every US model year are programmed at the car, with lost fobs erased.
Lost your Subaru key in Jacksonville?
Tell the dispatcher the model and year. You get a flat price and a technician at your car, usually within the hour.