Professional Subaru Diagnostics, Key Programming and Module Replacement

ABRITES Diagnostics for Subaru gives automotive locksmiths, diagnostic specialists and repair workshops everything required to diagnose, repair and program modern Subaru vehicles using a single platform.

Whether you need to program keys, perform All Keys Lost procedures, replace Smart Systems or Electronic Steering Locks, or simply diagnose faults, ABRITES offers dealer-level functionality while reducing repair time and module replacement costs.

Diagnostics

Diagnostics

All Keys Lost & Spare Key

All Keys Lost & Spare Key

Alarm OFF & Smart System Reset

Alarm OFF & Smart System Reset

Explore all ABRITES licenses for Subaru!

Check out a wide range of software tools for key learning, smart system reset and module replacement.

All Keys Lost, Alarm OFF & Key Programming for Modern Subaru Vehicles

Smart Key and Mechanical Key Solutions up to MY 2026

Using AVDI together with the SB004 and SB005 licenses, automotive locksmiths and diagnostic professionals can handle All Keys Lost and key programming situations on modern Subaru vehicles, covering both smart key and mechanical key systems.

Learn Smart Keys

The SB004– Alarm OFF and Key Learning for Subaru Vehicles (MY 2021–2026) license provides All Keys Lost smart key learning, even when no working key is available and the vehicle alarm is armed.

The procedures are performed via direct Internal CAN-Bus connection.

Functionalities:
• All Keys Lost smart key learning
• Alarm OFF when the vehicle alarm is armed
• Smart key programming after disabling the alarm

Supported vehicles include:
• Subaru Impreza MY 2021–2026
• Subaru Crosstrek MY 2021–2026
• Subaru Forester MY 2021–2026
• Subaru Legacy MY 2021–2026
• Subaru Outback MY 2021–2026

NEW:Learn Mechanical Keys

The SB005– Mechanical Key Programming for ALL Subaru Vehicles (MY 2020–2026) license provides mechanical key programming directly via OBD for all Subaru models MY 2020–2026 equipped with mechanical keys.

Designed for both All Keys Lost and spare key situations, SB005 requires no additional hardware or licenses – only AVDI with an active AMS and the SB005 license.

Functionalities:
• All Keys Lost mechanical key programming via OBD
• Spare key programming via OBD
• Mechanical key programming without a working key
• Direct procedure through the vehicle's OBD port

Supported vehicles include:
• Subaru Impreza
• Subaru Crosstrek
• Subaru Forester
• Subaru Legacy
• Subaru Outback
• Subaru WRX
• All other Subaru models MY 2020–2026 equipped with mechanical keys

Smart keys or mechanical keys – ABRITES provides key programming solutions for modern Subaru vehicles up to and including MY 2026.

Mechanical Key Programming for Subaru Vehicles (MY 2020–2026)
Mechanical Key Programming for Subaru Vehicles (MY 2020–2026)

Mechanical Key Programming for Subaru Vehicles (MY 2020–2026)
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NEW:

•    Mechanical key programming directly via OBD!
•    No additional hardware or licenses requried!
•    All Subaru models MY 2020–2026 with mechanical keys supported!

Alarm OFF and Key Learning for Subaru Vehicles (MY 2021–2026)
Alarm OFF and Key Learning for Subaru Vehicles (MY 2021–2026)

Alarm OFF and Key Learning for Subaru Vehicles (MY 2021–2026)
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NEW:

•    All Keys Lost key learning (smart key)
•    Alarm OFF when the vehicle alarm is armed
•    Key programming after disabling the alarm
•    Support for selected Subaru vehicles up to and including MY 2026


All Keys Lost & Alarm OFF for Subaru Vehicles up to 2026 (smart keys)!

See how to perform All Keys Lost key programming and Alarm OFF procedures on the latest Subaru vehicles with AVDI. The video demonstrates the procedure on smart key models, including vehicles up to MY 2026.

Immobilizer Repair

Replace Faulty Electronic Steering Lock (ESL) Modules

The SB003 license is dedicated to immobilizer repair on modern Subaru vehicles by enabling the replacement and synchronization of faulty Electronic Steering Lock (ESL) modules. It provides an efficient alternative to costly dealer repairs, allowing workshops to restore vehicle functionality using the required ABRITES hardware.

Supported functions include:

  • Reading Smart System data
  • Synchronizing a new Electronic Steering Lock (ESL)
  • Synchronizing a donor (used) ESL
  • Restoring immobilizer communication after ESL replacement
  • Programming keys after successful ESL synchronization

The procedure uses Smart System data read with the ABRITES RH850/V850 Programmer, CB012 cable, and TA68 DST-AES Emulatorto complete the synchronization safely and reliably on supported Subaru vehicles.

Key programming by RH850 dump and ESL reset/ synchronization
Key programming by RH850 dump and ESL reset/ synchronization

Key programming by RH850 dump and ESL reset/ synchronization
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Abrites RH850/V850 Programmer
Abrites Programmer RH850/V850

Abrites Programmer RH850/V850
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PROTAG
PROTAG Programmer with TA31 (formerly ZN003)

PROTAG Programmer with TA31 (formerly ZN003)
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CB012
Direct CAN-BUS/LIN-BUS Connection Cable Set

Direct CAN-BUS/LIN-BUS Connection Cable Set
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TA68
DST-AES Transponder Emulator

DST-AES Transponder Emulator
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TA41
Subaru DST-AES Emulator

Subaru DST-AES Emulator
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Diagnostic Capabilities Included with Every AVDI

The standard diagnostic capabilities of the Abrites online software for Subaru allows you to:

• Scan for units
• Scan vehicles, identify module information
• Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes
• Temporary Diagnostic code(s) display
• Memorized Diagnostic code(s) display
• Current data display
• Clear crash data
• Monitor live data
• Customisations

Module identification
is available for engine control units (diesel and petrol powered; four and six-cylinder; turbo charged and naturally aspirated), transmission control modules (4EAT, 5EAT, CVT, 5MT, 6MT), ABS modules, Vehicle Dynamics Control System (VDC) modules and Integrated unit control modules, as well as other electronic modules integrated into modern Subaru vehicles, including the latest 2022+ models.

Clearing crash data
is available by OBDII for vehicles equipped with DENSO modules using H8SX Renesas MCU.

Even some key programming and Smart System reset abilities are accessible via the Basic AVDI package (vehicles up to MY2021). See the following:

• Keyless and mechanical key programming
• Spare key and ALL KEYS LOST key programming

• Remote control programming
• Deleting keys
• Checking actual key count
• Smart system reset
• New and used ECU (ECM) and Smart ECM adaptation


Our product offers key programming for mechanical and keyless keys for Subaru, providing professionals the opportunity to program G and H Type mechanical bladed keys and smart push to start keys.
Using the basic ABRITES software and AVDI (Abrites Vehicle Diagnostic Interface), you are able to program keys in ALL KEYS LOST situations without having to replace the Smart System or Immobiliser. This is where Smart System and Immobilizer reset functionality becomes irreplaceable. The reset is made by OBDII, making the procedure as easy and smooth as possible.
This function allows new and used ECU/ECM replacement and adaptation, which is perfect for every car professional, who often deals with module replacement.

• Smart ECM registration
• Engine ECM registration

This ABRITES software solution supports Subaru BRZ Smart systems installed in vehicles manufactured after 2017.

All these functionalities are included in the basic AVDI package!


Abrites Vehicle Diagnostics Interface
AVDI

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AMS
Annual Maintenance Subscription (AMS)

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