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2018 Subaru BRZ
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2018 Subaru BRZ Smart Key
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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 Goleta CA
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New key cut from vehicle codes, not from a copy
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Back on the road in 30-45 minutes from arrival
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2018 Subaru BRZ
Key Options

Dealer-grade key for a fair, honest price

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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 is a first-gen (ZC6) car but runs Toyota's H-chip immobilizer, not Subaru's typical system. Under the hood it shares the 86/FR-S platform, so the security side answers to Toyota Techstream or Subaru SSM4, not both at once. A lot of generic tools choke on the security handshake because they try standard Subaru protocols. If your HYQ14AHC fob range drops or you get "KEY" warnings on the dash, swap the CR2032 first. The battery tray in that fob is shallow and a slightly thick aftermarket cell can pop loose.
Related services: Ignition Repair · Smart Key

Subaru BRZ Emergency Options

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2018 Subaru BRZ Smart Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

Guy was passing through Goleta, stopped somewhere near Hollister Village Plaza, and snapped his key blade clean inside the ignition of his 2018 BRZ. Half the blade in his hand, the other half stuck in the cylinder.

He had already called another locksmith who told him the ignition cylinder needed to be drilled out. New cylinder, new key, whole assembly. He was looking at a big bill and a car sitting there for days waiting on parts.

I got there and used my HO01 Lishi to grab the broken fragment. No drilling, no scratching the wafer surfaces. Once the piece was out, I decoded the lock by reading each wafer position for the exact cut depths. The BRZ uses the TOY43 keyway, same as its Toyota 86 twin, which is one of the reasons this platform trips people up. Looks like a Subaru, but the lock hardware and immobilizer architecture came straight from Toyota.

Cut a new blade from the decode. Programmed the H-chip transponder through the OBD port. Then tested the HYQ14AHC fob separately since on the ZC6 the remote functions and the transponder are independent of each other. Lock, unlock, trunk, panic. All four buttons responded clean.

He watched the whole thing from about two feet away. When the engine turned over on the new key, he just nodded like he had been holding his breath.

No new cylinder. No parts order. No second visit. A fraction of what the other guy quoted.

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Dec 2019
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“We had one broken key for our Honda Civic and one working key for our Lexus. Tim came out and cut three remote car keys at a great price. All keys worked perfectly. Professional, courteous, and highly recommended.”

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Jul 2025
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“Tim was GREAT. I honestly swear he must have had my keys made before he even showed up. The entire process was insanely fast, from the initial phone call to having the keys in my hand. No one will beat the pricing, efficiency, or outstanding service.”

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“This is the only locksmith anyone should ever call. I am still shocked at how fast he arrived and the price was hundreds less than other quotes I received. Honest, professional, and extremely efficient.”

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Subaru BRZ Mobile Service FAQ

Real costs, no dealer surprises

Why does a replacement key for my 2018 Subaru BRZ cost so much at the dealer?
It is not just a metal key. The 88835-AL04A smart key holds a Toyota H-chip transponder that has to be registered to your car's immobilizer through either Subaru's SSM4 or Toyota's Techstream. Subaru also charges a security access fee through the NASTF SID system every time the immobilizer database is touched. On top of that, dealers quote the fob, the cut, the programming labor, and sometimes a "diagnostic fee" just for plugging in. Those line items stack fast. We do the same registration and cut on site, same day, for way less.
What exactly is the smart key on a 2018 BRZ and how does it work?
How does a mobile locksmith compare to the Subaru dealer for BRZ key replacement?
My BRZ dash shows a key warning light but the car still starts. What is going on?
Can I use a Toyota 86 or Scion FR-S key fob on my 2018 BRZ?
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Subaru BRZ Key Service Areas

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Santa Barbara
Santa BarbaraETA 30-35 min
Goleta
GoletaETA 30-35 min
Isla Vista
Isla VistaETA 30-35 min
Montecito
MontecitoETA 25-30 min
Carpinteria
CarpinteriaETA 20-25 min
Ojai
OjaiETA 20-25 min
Ventura
VenturaETA 10-15 min
Santa Paula
Santa PaulaETA 20-25 min
Fillmore
FillmoreETA 25-30 min
Oxnard
OxnardETA 10-15 min
Port Hueneme
Port HuenemeETA 10-15 min
Camarillo
CamarilloETA 15-20 min
Moorpark
MoorparkETA 25-30 min
Simi Valley
Simi ValleyETA 30-35 min
Thousand Oaks
Thousand OaksETA 20-25 min
Santa BarbaraGoletaMontecitoCarpinteriaOjaiVenturaSanta PaulaFillmoreOxnardPort HuenemeCamarilloMoorparkSimi ValleyThousand Oaks
Lost 2018 Subaru BRZ key service coverage in Ventura County CA
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