# Subaru Key programing help. **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [June 10, 2015, 10:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/subaru-key-programing-help/272471 "2015-06-10T10:11:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![yamba6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamba6/32/5161_2.png) [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2015, 10:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/subaru-key-programing-help/272471/1 "2015-06-10T10:11:54Z")
When I purchased my 06 WRX, it only came with one key and one key fob. I’ve been searching around the forums to see how I can program another key and fob without going to the dealer so I have a backup. I’ve come across how to program a fob but not the key which has a chip inside. Does anyone know if their is a sequence of events you can do to program the Key to the car/ignition after the key gets cut to match yours? I know the dealer wants you to purchase the key through them and set up service to have them program it. This will probably cost me about $200 or more when all is done and said. ---
**Author:** ![Harvey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/harvey/32/5069_2.png) [@Harvey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Harvey)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2015, 10:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/subaru-key-programing-help/272471/2 "2015-06-10T10:27:48Z")
There is allot of good information here: [http://www.cars101.com/subaru/keyless.html](http://www.cars101.com/subaru/keyless.html) ---
**Author:** ![yamba6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamba6/32/5161_2.png) [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2015, 10:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/subaru-key-programing-help/272471/3 "2015-06-10T10:34:30Z")
> [@Harvey](#): > > There is allot of good information here: [Subaru Keyless Entry, Security Alarm, Immobilizer Key, Remote Start Systems. Most years and models](http://www.cars101.com/subaru/keyless.html) Thank you. Pretty much this tells me I have to go to the dealer so all keys are programmed to the same code. They need both at the same time to take care of my one new key. ---
**Author:** ![Norb\_O](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/norb_o/32/5189_2.png) [@Norb\_O](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Norb_O)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2015, 10:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/subaru-key-programing-help/272471/4 "2015-06-10T10:35:56Z")
ask on Nasioc? it’s probably the same for all Imprezas from that generation ---
**Author:** ![Harvey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/harvey/32/5069_2.png) [@Harvey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Harvey)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2015, 10:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/subaru-key-programing-help/272471/5 "2015-06-10T10:57:35Z")
It links to [http://www.cars101.com/subaru/keyless.html#05](http://www.cars101.com/subaru/keyless.html#05) legacy program remotes where it describes how to program. [quote=] **If you wish to program another transmitter code** into the system (up to four transmitter codes can be programmed into the system), perform the procedure beginning with part 4. When you have finished programming all of the necessary transmitter codes into the system, remove the key from the ignition switch. Test to make sure it’s right [/quote] ---
**Author:** ![yamba6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamba6/32/5161_2.png) [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2015, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/subaru-key-programing-help/272471/6 "2015-06-10T12:41:44Z")
> [@Harvey](#): > > It links to [Subaru Keyless Entry, Security Alarm, Immobilizer Key, Remote Start Systems. Most years and models](http://www.cars101.com/subaru/keyless.html#05) legacy program remotes where it describes how to program. That is for the remotes and not the Keys. I know there is a way to do the remotes which I’ve found all over NASIOC but couldn’t find anything where they programmed the key itself. Only thing I came across were people taking the chip out and strapping it to the housing so which ever key you use, it works. I’m not looking to do that. ---
**Author:** ![Harvey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/harvey/32/5069_2.png) [@Harvey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Harvey)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2015, 12:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/subaru-key-programing-help/272471/7 "2015-06-10T12:51:03Z")
Ohhh, I gotcha. If you have the encoded keys I believe that it is a dealership thing. I believe it’s controlled by an external module (behind the glovebox). I haven’t heard of an aftermarket solution. I thought that was only on the STi in 2006. ---
**Author:** ![SOLITUDE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c37758/32.png) [@SOLITUDE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SOLITUDE)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2015, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/subaru-key-programing-help/272471/8 "2015-06-10T13:31:47Z")
Call Bobs lock and key very knowledgeable, great prices…he cuts and programs keys and even will come to your house or work! I use him all the time ---
**Author:** ![yamba6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamba6/32/5161_2.png) [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2015, 6:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/subaru-key-programing-help/272471/9 "2015-06-11T06:17:55Z")
> [@SOLITUDE](#): > > Call Bobs lock and key very knowledgeable, great prices…he cuts and programs keys and even will come to your house or work! I use him all the time Thank you, I’ll give this a try. ---
**Author:** ![JustinH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9fc29f/32.png) [@JustinH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JustinH)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2015, 1:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/subaru-key-programing-help/272471/10 "2015-06-12T13:45:05Z")
> **[Buffalo NY Locksmiths - Advanced Lock And Key](http://buffalokey.com/)** > > Advanced Lock and Key has been a family-owned and operated locksmith serving the Buffalo area since 1997. With more than 60 combined years of experience on our team, we can solve most any problem for residential and commercial security and access... These guys did a Toyota key for me for half what the dealer wanted. The guy has the little computer that programs the keys. ---
**Author:** ![dreid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dreid/32/7388_2.png) [@dreid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dreid)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2015, 8:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/subaru-key-programing-help/272471/11 "2015-07-01T08:15:05Z")
suburban will clone your key. they should be cheaper. try different dealerships too. Ive found that some are cheaper than others for whatever reason