Program Subaru Legacy Outback 2020 2021 Key using SSM4

Here is the procedure to perform immobilizer-related repairs on the all-new 2020-2021 year Subaru Legacy and Outback.

 

Vehicles
SUBARU LEGACY 2020-2021
SUBARU OUTBACK 2020-2021

 

Device used:

OEM Subaru diagnostic tool or VXDIAG Subaru SSM4 scanner

 

Requirement:
To further enhance vehicle security, this new procedure requires connection to a secure SBR server for authentication and to access immobilizer information. An 8-digit “Authentication Key” supplied by SBR will be a required input when working with SSM4. The new vehicles utilize an Immobilizer Type “G” or “H” system depending on model:

G: Vehicles with a turn key ignition switch
H: Keyless Access with Push-Button Start.

 

Procedure:
Connect SSM4 device to the vehicle and start SSM4 application, from the Main Menu, select Immobilizer etc. registration, select the Vehicle then Immobilizer Type and Confirmed.

Subaru Legacy Outback 2020-2021 Key Regsiration with SSM4 1

Subaru Legacy Outback 2020-2021 Key Regsiration with SSM4 2

When the vehicle utilizes either a G or H -Type system, an Authentication Key is required to perform any of the immobilizer-related functions listed in the menu shown below.

Subaru Legacy Outback 2020-2021 Key Regsiration with SSM4 3

Currently, for all other models, the immobilizer registration process is unchanged.

For 2020MY Legacy and Outback with a G or H -Type system, the Server Connection screen shown below will be displayed. Input the current Authentication Key and select “Connection”. Currently the Authentication key is OE4HE8YY.

Subaru Legacy Outback 2020-2021 Key Regsiration with SSM4 4

Subaru Legacy Outback 2020-2021 Key Regsiration with SSM4 5

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Unlike the previous system where Teaching Codes have been unchanged, the new Authentication Key will change approximately every 6 months. 

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Subaru SSM4 License Verification Failed Solution

Problem:

I got an error when installing 2020.07 vxdiag subaru software. SSM4 reported error “License Verification Failed, you cannot install the software”

VXDIAG Subaru SSM4 License Failed

Solution:

Change computer date/time to 2021-01-01.

Reinstall SSM3 & SSM4 software again.

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