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Whether you lost your only key, it was stolen, or it just stopped working, we handle it. No existing key needed. Our technicians program new keys directly to your vehicle's computer.

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2018 Subaru BRZ all keys lost solutions from EZ Car Keyz Ramona CA
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2018 Subaru BRZ all keys lost solutions from EZ Car Keyz Ramona CA
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We program directly to your vehicle's computer
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2018 Subaru BRZ
Key Options

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Push To Start
Most popular Subaru key typeMost Popular
2018 Subaru BRZ Smart Key HYQ14AHC
FCC IDHYQ14AHCPart #88835-AL04AButtons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
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Remote Head Key
2018 Subaru BRZ Remote Head Key HYQ12BBY
FCC IDHYQ12BBYPart #57497-CA110Buttons4BatteryCR2016Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2018 BRZ smart key system is a joint Subaru/Toyota development, so the fob hardware is shared across both brands for this generation. That matters because sourcing a compatible replacement fob is generally easier than on a brand-exclusive system. The CR2032 in these fobs typically lasts two to three years with daily use before you start seeing range drop or a key-not-detected warning on the dash. What trips people up: the warning often shows up intermittently at first, so owners assume it's a glitch and ignore it. By the time it gets consistent, the battery is usually at the floor. Swap the CR2032 before chasing anything else. Also, when you reinstall the battery, make sure the contact clips are actually pressing against the cell, not just resting near it. A lazy contact gives you the same symptoms as a dead battery.
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2018 Subaru BRZ Smart Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

San Diego Country Estates is a long drive from anywhere, and that's exactly where I got the call. A guy out there had a 2018 Subaru BRZ with push-to-start and no working fob. Not a lost key situation at first, just a fob that had been getting flaky for weeks, range was shrinking, and the car was taking two or three attempts to wake up. Then one morning it stopped responding entirely. He was sitting in his driveway in San Diego Country Estates with a car that wouldn't acknowledge him at all.

He'd already tried a fresh CR2032. Didn't help. That told me the issue was past the battery.

I drove out to Ramona. When a smart key fob on one of these stops responding even with a good battery, the first thing I do is check whether the car will detect the fob at all when held right against the start button. That's a quick way to tell if you're dealing with a dead fob versus a range issue versus something in the vehicle system. In this case, holding the fob to the button got the car to crank. So the fob wasn't completely dead, just badly degraded, and the vehicle receiver was doing its job.

We programmed a replacement fob on site. I walked every function: door lock, unlock, the full button check. Everything came back clean. He didn't need a tow. He didn't need a dealer appointment three weeks out. He was back in the car before the afternoon got away from him.

The dealer comparison came up the way it always does, casually, on his way back inside. He'd called them first. They wanted him to tow the car in and had a wait time he didn't want to think about. He saved a good chunk and got it handled in his own driveway in Ramona.

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Oct 2025
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“Super fast service. About 20 minutes from the call he was already there. He had an authentic replacement on hand and made a spare key for my 2017 Nissan Rogue in about 15 minutes. Great prices, friendly, and very professional.”

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“Fast, affordable, and a great price. Marco did an amazing job and made a key for our Nissan Kicks quickly and professionally. Everything worked perfectly.”

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“I got locked out of my vehicle and also lost my key. Marco came out, made a new key for my Toyota, and got me back on the road. He was professional, friendly, and clearly knows what he is doing.”

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Subaru BRZ Mobile Service FAQ

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What is the cheapest way to replace a 2018 BRZ smart key?
Call a mobile locksmith before you call the dealer. Dealer pricing on a smart key for the 2018 BRZ tends to run significantly higher once you factor in parts, labor, and however long they need to schedule you. That timeline is also a problem if you're down to one key or no keys. With EZ Car Keyz, you get the fob, the programming, and the on-site service in one call. No towing, no leaving your car somewhere for a day or two, no module shipping. If you already have one working key and just want a spare, that's a quicker job and the pricing reflects it. Call for current rates.
How much more does all-keys-lost cost compared to adding a spare?
Do aftermarket fobs work on the 2018 BRZ, or do they cause problems?
My BRZ start button is lit up but the car won't crank. Is this a key problem or something else?
I bought a replacement fob online. Can I program it myself or do I need a tech?
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