1998 Subaru Impreza
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1998 Subaru Impreza
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1998 Subaru Impreza Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional
Stuck ignitions on Subaru are a common call, and dealers love turning a $200 repair into a $600 one. The ignition cylinder on older Legacy, Outback, and Forester models wears down with high mileage. The wafers get sloppy, the key catches, and the customer thinks the whole assembly needs replacing.
A snowboard instructor at the ski lodge lot near Otay Ranch had been fighting his 1998 Subaru Impreza ignition for weeks. He'd wiggle the key, push it in hard, jiggle the steering wheel. The dealer quoted $200 for a new ignition cylinder, new key, and reprogramming. He was about to book it when a buddy on the mountain told him to try a locksmith.
I checked his ignition and the issue was worn wafers, not a dead cylinder. So I used my ACDP to read the immobilizer data as a backup, decoded the lock, replaced the worn wafers, and cut a fresh key. His separate remote, FCC ID , paired right back up. I showed him the old wafers so he could see the wear.
His total was $95. The ignition turns smooth and the key slides in clean. He didn't replace a single part that wasn't actually broken.
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“I had two Subaru key fobs made and Marco provided excellent service. He stayed persistent through multiple part orders to make sure everything was correct. Very thorough, punctual, and great communication throughout.”
“Tim went above and beyond. I struggled all day trying to program a new FOB and nothing worked. Tim helped me patiently, even recommending cheaper options since I was on a tight budget. He eventually came all the way to Ojai late at night and fixed everything.”
“My key fob stopped working while I was at Oxnard Harbor and I thought I was going to need a tow. EZ Car Keyz showed up fast, programmed a new fob, checked everything carefully, and made sure the car was fully functional before leaving.”
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