Question 1

What is the cheapest way to replace my 2013 Subaru Impreza key?

Accepted Answer

Call a mobile locksmith first. Going straight to the dealer on a remote head key like this one means paying for parts at retail, labor at shop rate, and sometimes a tow if you have no working key to drive it in. A mobile locksmith comes to you, cuts and programs on site, and charges a fraction of what the dealer asks. The 2013 Impreza uses a remote head key with a CR2032, and the programming is done through the OBD port, so there is no reason to move the car anywhere. Call us for current pricing. No towing, no waiting, no appointment a week out.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

More, and the gap is real. When you still have one working remote head key for your 2013 Impreza, adding a spare is a quicker job. The existing key is already enrolled, so the process is add-and-verify. When all keys are lost, the immobilizer memory has to be fully cleared and the new key has to be enrolled as the first and only key. That takes longer, requires specific equipment, and costs more. On this generation of Subaru it is still a manageable job without shipping modules or replacing hardware, unlike some newer push-to-start models where an all-keys-lost scenario gets expensive fast. But the smart move is always to get a spare cut and programmed while you have a working key in hand.

Question 3

Do aftermarket keys work on the 2013 Impreza, or should I stick with OEM?

Accepted Answer

Quality aftermarket keys work fine on this one when they are sourced correctly. The 2013 Impreza remote head key uses a transponder chip and a four-button fob, and the aftermarket market for this generation is mature enough that reliable blanks exist. The risk is buying the cheapest possible key off a random marketplace listing. Owners report thin plastic shells, buttons that crack or stop clicking within a few months, and battery trays that don't hold the CR2032 snugly. A loose battery in a remote head key causes intermittent failures that are annoying to diagnose. We carry keys verified to work with this vehicle so you're not gambling on whether it programs or how long the shell holds up.

Question 4

My 2013 Impreza starts fine but the lock and unlock buttons stopped working. Is the key failing or is it something else?

Accepted Answer

This is one of the more common complaints on this generation. If the car starts, the transponder side of your remote head key is doing its job. The remote functions and the ignition system operate independently. So when lock and unlock quit but the car still cranks, the key itself may be fine.

First thing to check is the CR2032. A battery that still reads some voltage on a meter can test low enough under load that the transmitter stops reaching the receiver. Swap the battery before anything else.

If a fresh CR2032 does not fix it, the issue could be in the receiver module in the car rather than the key. Standing very close to the car when you press the buttons and seeing if it responds at two feet but not twenty is a good way to tell whether you have a weak transmitter versus a receiver that stopped listening altogether. Either way, that is a diagnosable problem, not an automatic full replacement.

Question 5

I bought a used 2013 Impreza and only got one key. Can I get a spare made without the original registered key being present?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You need the car, not the original key. As long as you have access to the vehicle and proof of ownership, a spare can be cut and programmed on site. Bring the car or have us come to you in the Upper East. The programming goes through the OBD port and adds the new key alongside the existing one in the immobilizer memory. The original key keeps working. You walk away with two keys instead of one, which is the situation you should have been in from the day you bought it.

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