Show me your keys! (picture request)

[Wiscon_Mark]

I was looking on subarugenuineparts for various things (they have a lot of dealership stuff cheap!) and I came across an "SVX key" which happens to look just like the original Legacy Key. Since my dad won't let me have the original, and my copy key is warped, I was going to buy the SVX key. I'm almost positive it would work (its a blank, of course), but I was wondering, what do all the other Legacy owner's keys look like?

https://www.subarugenuineparts.com/images/Subaru_Key.gif

[belladonna]

looks like that...

[legacy92ej22t]

Mine too.

[shazapple]

Mine looks the same, and my copy key says Nissan on it.

Get the STi key off ebay!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Subaru-S ... enameZWDVW (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Subaru-STI-Key-Blank_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ40016QQitemZ8035691490QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW)

It would probably fit, and if not then you can just take it apart and put a different blank inside (although you would have to cut down the head of the blank)

[Wiscon_Mark]

Get the STi key off ebay!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Subaru-S ... enameZWDVW (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Subaru-STI-Key-Blank_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ40016QQitemZ8035691490QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW)

It would probably fit, and if not then you can just take it apart and put a different blank inside (although you would have to cut down the head of the blank)

By eyeing it up, I do believe it would fit, but I can get it cheaper from subarugenuineparts.com

I dunno if I like it or not though...

[Pwise2326]

mine looks like that too...I think they were standard accross the board until the newer models, however key length is probably still the same, only difference is the "head" section looking all fancy for STI owners. Brand new 06 Legacy and STI key's may be different due to the new immobilizer chips integrated into them.

[MitchGT]

Mine looks different. More rounded where the plastic meets the metal.

[HFSDevil]

http://home.comcast.net/~samur_devil/key.jpg

[phi11]

Mine too.
Mine also, but with VINYL!!!!

(the STi is the h07!!!!)

[pdawg]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/
I just purchase one of those, I haven't gotten it cut yet. Where did you get yours cut?

[HFSDevil]

I went to Lowes. It was free. They only charge for the actual key. They don't know how to charge for just the cutting :P

[VTbikerguy]

Mines looks the same (I cut my copy with a Hillman DA25)
http://www.files.bz/files/2990/PICT0075.JPG
http://www.files.bz/files/2990/PICT0077.JPG

WARNING, HUGE PICS

[Wiscon_Mark]

HOLY CRAP, those are huge pictures.

[VTbikerguy]

sweet jesus! :shock:
I think that was big enough..

[belladonna]

:lol:

[shazapple]

Hey mark, youre the mod, delete the IMG tags!

[NewGenSTi]

are the subaru blanks all the same? will the STi blank work for my 1995 Legacy? I miss my Sti soo much maybe having the key in my pocket will help me dream a little more. haha

[shazapple]

probably, and if not you can replace the blank with a different one (although modified)

see this thread
http://forum.subaruclub.ca/viewtopic.ph ... ht=sti+key (http://forum.subaruclub.ca/viewtopic.php?t=3057&highlight=sti+key)

STi left, normal right
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/8297/pict0012small9wq.jpg[/img]

[Reason]

OK so what Legacy's do the STi keys work for?

[NewGenSTi]

Subaru STI key blank, Genuine Subaru part, Key blank fits
Impreza 2002-2004,
Legacy 2000 and up,
Forester 1998 and up

[shazapple]

my key will fit into my moms 2000 outback, but hers wont fit into mine. the BD/BG keys are a bit wider as far as I can tell.

Still, by taking the STi key apart and cutting it up or doing what they did in the thread I posted you could make your own

[NewGenSTi]

can always pick up an ignition out of a new car and try to rig it up if you really wanted to use this key as is. lol but thats a whole hell of a lot of work just for a key

[Wiscon_Mark]

Subaru STI key blank, Genuine Subaru part, Key blank fits
Impreza 2002-2004,
Legacy 2000 and up,
Forester 1998 and up

dammit! I guess I'll get a couple of OE keys then...

[Kraziken]

Here's a pic of my key, and my Subie Piston.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/kraziken/DSCN0192.jpg

[Legacy4Life]

Nice key Kraziken! I got mine off eBay from Taiwan.
A nice addition to any pocket!

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c397/michael_thomson/Key02.jpg

[HFSDevil]

Okay if you wanna show off your extra jazz.....

http://home.comcast.net/~samur_Devil/key2.jpg

[Kraziken]

Heh, I too got my key off e-bay. (ebayaholic)

I'm not sure if this key will work for BE/BH cars. I bought one for my mom, and the locksmith seemed to think the blank wouldn't quite fit.


Nice key Kraziken! I got mine off eBay from Taiwan.
A nice addition to any pocket!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

[Legacy4Life]

I know that when it comes to cutting special keys like this (and some of the others on this post) many locksmiths won't touch it. And forget your local department store! They don't want to mess it up.

I found a locksmith who had about 40 years in the business and he ended up downloading the cutting code for it based on my X key (X key? Y key? whichever it is). My original key was too worn to get a good cut off it.

He also tried it several times on dummy keys first until he got it right and then made the final cut on mine. In the end he only charged me $5 or something rediculous like that! I'd have paid way more if needed!

[Cajual]

Subaru STI key blank, Genuine Subaru part, Key blank fits
Impreza 2002-2004,
Legacy 2000 and up,
Forester 1998 and up

I'm using the STi key in my BD... it fits fine in the ignition, but it won't fit in the doors/trunk unless you get it shaved down because it's a bit thicker than the OEM key.

[BlueMan0312]

Nice key Kraziken! I got mine off eBay from Taiwan.
A nice addition to any pocket!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

Does it fit in a BD

[NewGenSTi]

Subaru STI key blank, Genuine Subaru part, Key blank fits
Impreza 2002-2004,
Legacy 2000 and up,
Forester 1998 and up

I'm using the STi key in my BD... it fits fine in the ignition, but it won't fit in the doors/trunk unless you get it shaved down because it's a bit thicker than the OEM key.


hmm.. something to think about. wont work for me because I need to lock my doors with the key, but with keyless entry that would be fine

[Kraziken]

Yes, I have a BD and this key blank fits. The BE/BH key just seems a bit wider if I remember correctly? It looks like it might still work, but the locksmith didn't want to try cutting it.

[NewGenSTi]

My friends father has a key cutting machine. so I will talk to him see what he thinks. They probably made them a tad wider in newer models to stop the keys from bending and breaking. I know my original key is a little twisted. Seems like the door locks are a little funny you have to wiggle the key around a little to get it to open.

I plan on taking one of the door lock mechanisms off my parts car and rigging it into my drivers side door so I can get the keyless entry.

[Manarius]

http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/4363/p2110015custom6ca.th.jpg (http://img382.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p2110015custom6ca.jpg)

Just got the black key. Replaced my copy with a OEM key.

[JjSwee]

Door key:http://www.thetiledoctor.com/ewebeditpro/items/sledgehammer.jpgIGN key:http://www.maroftrades.com/images/screwdriver.gif

[Garrison]

If you guys are having trouble with the keys in the lock, bending, twisting, etc. from excessive cylinder lock; just squirt a little WD-40 in there, and insert the key a few times. It'll loosen it right up.

[Chausx]

Door key:https://sl-i.net/FORUM/IGN key:https://sl-i.net/FORUM/


lol :smt005

[dodik]

most of the cars on this forum weren't even here when this thread died

ppl check the date of last post

[Huffer]

most of the cars on this forum weren't even here when this thread died

ppl check the date of last post

Doesn't matter, information is information.

[green97gt]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/screwdriver-1.jpg

[green97gt]

damn..someone beat me to it

[Garrison]

That's totally my bad. I assume when I look through the posts that what comes up labeled new is actually, you know, new.

[Reason]

Wow, I forgot about this thread. Wish I remembered, I wouldn't have bought the STi key...

[httrdd]

I have two Svx keys. Should I hold on to one for future use?

[TGX4776]

Wow, I forgot about this thread. Wish I remembered, I wouldn't have bought the STi key...


Why? Mine works very well
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/IMAG0007-1.jpg

[92BJlegacy]

I have a 92 legacy wagon, I bought the STI key from the factory, and they cut it for me. The key starts the car but it dosent work the door locks. I can post a pic if you want to see it.

[ElbryanWolf]

These are mine. Even if the thread is old, it kinda fun for us newcomers to add to it :)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/IMG_5381-1.jpg

Cheers

-Wolf-

[TGX4776]

I have a 92 legacy wagon, I bought the STI key from the factory, and they cut it for me. The key starts the car but it dosent work the door locks. I can post a pic if you want to see it.


mine works both the ignition and door locks nicely

[Matty2Hotty]

Mine for my BE sedan...
Closed
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii199/WashHottestPlumber/47169f65.jpg

BAMMMM
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii199/WashHottestPlumber/91cdb472.jpg

[peter]

I dont have any originals. All mine are copys that say for Nissan cars