Question 1

What is the cheapest way to replace a key for my 2014 Subaru Impreza?

Accepted Answer

Call a mobile locksmith first. Dealers on these routinely quote well over $200 just for the key itself, and that's before any labor or wait time while they order the part. The 2014 Impreza uses a remote head key, meaning the transponder and remote are one unit, so you can't just cut a blade at a hardware store and call it done. The chip has to be programmed to the car. When you call EZ Car Keyz, I bring the key to you, cut it on site, and program it through the OBD port the same visit. No towing, no ordering, no coming back. And the price is a fraction of what the dealer wanted.

Question 2

How much more does all-keys-lost cost compared to just adding a spare?

Accepted Answer

More. Sometimes significantly more, and it's worth understanding why.

When you still have one working key, adding a spare is relatively quick. The immobilizer already has a registered key to reference, and adding another to the system is a shorter job.

When every key is gone, the process changes. The immobilizer has to be handled differently because there's no recognized key present to work from. On this generation of Impreza, that's still a manageable job with the right diagnostic equipment, but it takes longer and costs more than a simple spare.

The real takeaway: get a spare made now, while you have a working key in hand. It's the cheapest insurance you can buy for a vehicle you depend on.

Question 3

Do aftermarket remote head keys actually work on a 2014 Impreza, or should I stick with OEM?

Accepted Answer

Quality aftermarket keys generally work fine on this generation when they carry the correct transponder chip inside and are programmed properly. The risk with cheap aftermarket units isn't usually the programming side, it's the build. Owners on Subaru forums have complained about thin button pads that crack within a few months, poor seals that let moisture in, and battery contacts that don't hold the CR2032 snugly. A key that starts your car but falls apart in six months isn't a deal.

I carry keys I've verified for this vehicle. If you bought one online and just need it cut and programmed, that's a conversation we can have too.

Question 4

My 2014 Impreza starts fine but the remote buttons stopped working. Do I need a whole new key?

Accepted Answer

Probably not. Start with the CR2032. These batteries drain quietly, and the remote side goes before the transponder side does. Pop the key open, swap the battery, make sure the contacts are clean and sitting flat against the new cell. That alone fixes it the majority of the time.

If a fresh battery doesn't bring the buttons back, the issue could be a cracked circuit board inside the key housing, which can happen from drops or from forcing a worn key out of a tight ignition. At that point I can take a look and tell you whether you need a new key or just a housing swap.

Question 5

Can I program a second remote head key for my 2014 Impreza myself at home?

Accepted Answer

Not on this one. Some older Subarus had onboard relearn sequences you could run through ignition cycles, but the 2014 Impreza remote head key doesn't have a DIY add-a-key procedure available to the owner. The transponder side requires programming through the OBD port with diagnostic equipment. There's no button sequence or ignition trick that registers a new key on this system.

If you bought a key online hoping to do it yourself, the key still needs to be cut to your car and programmed on site. That's exactly what I do, and I come to you in La Mesa rather than making you drive to a shop or a dealer.

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