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Auto Locksmith Subaru in St Albans and Hertfordshire
Herts Car Keys makes and programs Subaru keys at the vehicle, across St Albans and Hertfordshire, from a base at Peartree Farm in Welwyn Garden City. A Subaru takes one of 4 key systems built between 1996 and the current cars, running from Philips ID33 with PCF7930 or PCF7931 to Texas Crypto 2 / ID 4D62-6F, also written 6F-62, on the NSN11 and NSN14 blades. Every one of them is worked at the vehicle rather than at a dealer. Darius Arbaciauskas attends himself. Car keys start from £120 and every key carries a 12 month warranty.
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- 12 monthsWarranty on every key
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Subaru Key Systems by Model Year
Subaru has run 4 key and immobiliser systems in the United Kingdom, from Philips ID33 with PCF7930 or PCF7931 on cars of 1996 to 2000 to Texas Crypto 2 / ID 4D62-6F, also written 6F-62 on 2009 onward.
| Key system | Approximate years | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Philips ID33 with PCF7930 or PCF7931 | 1996 to 2000 | Used on Impreza, Legacy and Outback of that period with JMA TP01 or TP05 |
| Texas Crypto 4D / ID 4D60 | 1998 to 2006 | Used on Forester, Legacy, Outback, Impreza and B9 Tribeca of that period |
| Texas Crypto 4D / ID 4D62 | 2004 to 2011 | Used on Impreza, Forester, Legacy, Outback and B9 Tribeca of that period |
| Texas Crypto 2 / ID 4D62-6F, also written 6F-62 | 2009 onward | Used across Impreza, Forester, Legacy, Outback, XV and BRZ |
Year bands overlap, because a manufacturer changes system part way through a model run rather than on the first of January.
Subaru Key Work Covered From St Albans
Six kinds of Subaru key work are carried out where the car stands, across the 4 key systems in the table above.
- Replacement Subaru keys. Cut to the NSN11 profile at the vehicle and programmed where the key and the vehicle require it, which is the car key replacement work the St Albans page sets out in full.
- All keys lost on a Subaru. A key built from the vehicle itself when nothing is left to copy, which on a TP01 car is read from the vehicle rather than cut from a code.
- Subaru lockouts. The NSN11 lock is picked or decoded using non destructive entry methods designed to avoid damage to the door, the lock and the glass.
- Spare Subaru keys. Cut at the vehicle and programmed where the key and the vehicle require it, from a working original, so the TP01 system stays as it is.
- Subaru fob and remote faults. A fob that locks the doors and leaves the engine dead points at the remote rather than the Texas Crypto 2 / ID 4D62-6F, also written 6F-62 transponder, and both are tested before a key is quoted.
- Older Subaru models. Cars on Philips ID33 with PCF7930 or PCF7931 are still worked on, and an early transponder key is often the quicker job of the two because there is less to synchronise.
The Key Blade Used on a Subaru
The blade is the metal part of the key that turns in the lock or sits inside the fob. On Subaru the profile is NSN11, NSN14, NSN15, NSN16, DAT11, DAT17, SZ11 and SZ12, which decides the blank that is cut and the decoder that opens the lock when no working key is left.
- NSN11. Used on Nissan, Subaru, Ford and LDV.
- NSN14. Given on a blade chart for Nissan, Infiniti and Subaru.
- NSN15. Given on a blade chart for Nissan, Infiniti and Subaru.
- NSN16. Given on a blade chart for Nissan, Infiniti and Subaru.
- DAT11. Used on a blade chart for Subaru.
- DAT17. Used on a blade chart for Subaru.
- SZ11. Used on a blade chart for Subaru and Suzuki.
- SZ12. Used on a blade chart for Subaru and Suzuki.
Blade codes are an aftermarket convention rather than Subaru part numbers, so the blank is checked against the lock on the day.
Subaru Models Covered Across Hertfordshire
The key system table above is built from 6 Subaru models, and those are the Subaru models worked on across St Albans and Hertfordshire. They are Impreza, Forester, Outback, Legacy, XV and BRZ.
A Subaru outside this list is checked against the registration rather than assumed either way, because the key system decides the job and the badge does not.
What a Subaru Key Job Costs
Car keys start from £120 and car lockouts from £100. A Subaru key sits inside that range or above it according to which of the 4 systems is in the car, because a Philips ID33 with PCF7930 or PCF7931 key and a Texas Crypto 2 / ID 4D62-6F, also written 6F-62 key are different parts and different programming.
There is no Subaru model or year range that is closed to an independent locksmith. Where a particular vehicle turns out to need manufacturer level access, Darius says so on the phone rather than at the kerb.
Programming Tools Used on a Subaru
The tool is named because it decides what is possible at the vehicle. These are the tools on the van that cover Subaru.
- Smart Pro. Subaru is covered with an optional bypass cable, which is part of the job.
What Happens When You Call About a Subaru
Five steps from the first call to a working key.
Contact Darius. The line is answered at any hour.
Give the registration, the model year and the problem. On a Subaru the year decides which key system is in the car, so it decides the tool.
Take the price and the arrival estimate. The exact price is confirmed before work starts.
Darius attends. He checks authorisation where ownership verification is required.
The work is completed and tested at the vehicle. Any key supplied carries the 12 month warranty.
Who Attends the Subaru Job
Darius Arbaciauskas attends every job himself. Six years in the trade, over 7,000 car key and lockout jobs, and one locksmith in the business, so the person who quotes the Subaru work is the person who arrives.
He is approved under the SERMI scheme, DBS checked and fully insured, and every key carries a 12 month warranty.
Subaru Keys Made at Your Vehicle
Call Darius with the registration and the model year.
Recent Car Key Jobs From the Record
No Subaru job is held in the record that can be shown here, so the entries below are other makes.
| Vehicle | What happened | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Vauxhall Astra GTC | Every key gone | A replacement key made and programmed on site |
| 2021 Porsche Macan GTS | One key only, original key supplied | A spare key cut and programmed to the vehicle |
The town each job was carried out in is not stated, because the record does not hold it.
Makes Closest to Subaru by Key System
Three makes that share a key platform with Subaru, then the full list.
Suzuki is covered from the same van and is covered from the same van.
Mercedes-Benz is covered from the same van and is covered from the same van.
Ford is covered from the same van and is covered from the same van.
All car makes covered lists every make on the van and the makes that are not covered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call 07308 888825Can a Subaru key be made when every key is lost?
Yes. The lost car key work builds a key from the Subaru itself, so nothing has to be copied, and it is carried out where the car stands, at a home, a works unit or the roadside. On a Subaru the job depends on which of the 4 key systems is in the car, which is read from the registration.
How much is a replacement Subaru key?
Car keys start from £120. A Subaru key sits inside that range or above it according to the key system, because a Philips ID33 with PCF7930 or PCF7931 key is a different part from a Texas Crypto 2 / ID 4D62-6F, also written 6F-62 key and takes different programming. A spare cut from a working key is the cheaper of the two.
Which key system is in my Subaru?
The model year identifies it. Subaru ran Philips ID33 with PCF7930 or PCF7931 on cars of 1996 to 2000, and Texas Crypto 2 / ID 4D62-6F, also written 6F-62 on 2009 onward. The table on this page lists the 4 systems and the years for each.
Does a Subaru key have to go to a dealer?
Not on the models covered here. There is no Subaru model or year range that is closed to an independent locksmith, and Herts Car Keys is approved under the SERMI scheme, which gives an independent a recognised route to manufacturer security data on the makes that take part. Where a particular vehicle turns out to need manufacturer level access, Darius says so on the phone.
Which key blade does a Subaru use?
Subaru uses 8. They are NSN11, NSN14, NSN15, NSN16, DAT11, DAT17, SZ11 and SZ12, and the one on a given car follows the model and the year.
Can a locked Subaru be opened without breaking anything?
The car is opened using non destructive entry methods designed to avoid damage to the door, the lock and the glass. The method is chosen from the vehicle and the lock rather than applied the same way to every car.