evil.soup

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I have the 2 button Subaru key on my 06 WRX as in the link below. The issue with them is that they really don't wear well and as such, I was wondering what the replacement options are. Am I stuck with using just another of the original shells or is there an after market or more modern original item that I can transplant my key into?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144312233...MAAOSw68NhpjHI

Don Clark

Is this a UK car?? If it is it should have single button keys which incorporates the UK fitted sigma alarm fob as well.
If not AFAIK, you are stuck with the 2 button key which activates the keyless entry system direct.

evil.soup

iTrader: (1)

The car is full UK spec and first registered in the UK as new, but I imported it from Malta so it has the different key fob. The ones you are talking about were fitted as part of the main dealer supply chain apparently.

So I am stuck with just a new carcass then?

Don Clark

Yes the 2 button covers were changed to a single button cover with sigma pcb fitted, on import at Subaru UK's prep site in Quedgeley.

Subaru Replacement Key Services UK used to do some good replacements but seems to have gone quiet since covid.

evil.soup

iTrader: (1)

Thanks, dropped them a message so lets see. The both keys I have work fine, it's just cosmetics, they look rough!

welder029

Don't think he's in business anymore ,I used a guy on here can't remember his name tho got a picture of the keys

evil.soup

iTrader: (1)

Thanks, I will keep looking around, see if I can find any other options.

NOSSY_89

If its the same name as on the keyring then @immotec is the guy who should be able to sort out your keys. Loads of people on here have used him.

Big Rob 123

Yes, I’ve sent them a message through Facebook for a replacement key about a week ago and they’ve not got back to me. Does anyone on here know of anyone else that could supply a replacement key. Thanks.

ted bass

Send IMMOTEC a PM on here, sure he'll get back to ya if he's still in the key game

Big Rob 123

Just sent. Thanks 👍

welder029

Yeah immotec is the company ,a think his name was Tom maybe ? A could be wrong ,anyway got my keys fast also managed to repair the button on my original Subaru key aswell so was pleased would definitely use him again

johno01

IMMOTEC is the man when it comes to key replacements 👍

immotec

hi Rob, if you messaged me on Facebook I haven't got it, but I've just seen and replied to your message on here with the contact details, which are also on the keyring above 👍
Thanks tom

NOSSY_89

Slightly off topic mate but you wouldn't happen to be able to get classic keys. They weren't coded or anything.

immotec

my 97 classic is coded. I can get aftermarket blank keys and cut and clone them where they are coded though.

NOSSY_89

Thanks mate. On my project car I can't work out if the barrel on the boot is just stuck or has been replaced. If it has then I'll be looking to change the whole lock set. With it running a modified/after market ecu and alarm system the code side of things is handled by the fob I think . I'm not in a position just yet to sort this out because there is still so much to do on the list but is there any chance you could share some pics of the keys or a link to them. I know you're busy so no worries if you can't and I'll drop you a message closer to the time or something

immotec

something similar to this, although this is the later profile. Regarding the boot, sometimes they seize. Try to turn key, if it moves slightly it's possible a worn key or wrong key, if you post the lock I can cut a new key to suit. If it doesn't even twitch it's potentially seized .

NOSSY_89

Thats really useful mate. Appreciate you responding so quickly