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KeyStart K046 Advanced Security Automotive Transponder Modular Head Sidewinder Blade For Subaru
KeyStart K046 Advanced Security Automotive Transponder Modular Head Sidewinder Blade For Subaru

KeyStart K046 Advanced Security Automotive Transponder Modular Head Sidewinder Blade For Subaru

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Built-in transponder chip meets a sidewinder blade cut, giving Subaru owners the exact key their ignition system checks for.
Keystart MPN 9977248
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Typical store price: low $84.99, average $99.99
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About Product Overview

The KeyStart K046 is a transponder modular head key built for Subaru vehicles that require chip-based ignition security. Unlike a basic cut key, this one pairs a sidewinder blade with an embedded transponder, so it handles both the mechanical cut and the electronic signal your Subaru's ignition system checks for before it'll start.

The plastic head keeps the key light without sacrificing the durability needed for daily pocket-and-ignition use, and the double cut type is standard for Subaru's high security lineup. This is a modular head design, which matters for locksmiths and hardware pros who need to program or swap components rather than replace the whole key.

Because it's built specifically for Subaru compatibility, this isn't a universal blank - it's meant for technicians and shop owners who already know the vehicle they're keying and need the right transponder profile on hand.

  • Brand: KeyStart, Sub Brand K046
  • Product Type: Transponder Modular Head
  • Head Type: Plastic Head, Black
  • Cut Type: Double, Sidewinder Blade
  • Model Compatibility: Subaru
  • Package Quantity: 1 key

The Details Specifications

Brand Keystart
UPC 755003134244
Case Pack Quantity 20 per case
Retail Unit Quantity 1
Dimensions (L × W × H) 1 × 3 × 5
Weight 0 lbs
Country of Origin USA
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