How to Replace the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Ignition Switch on a Subaru Legacy?

Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery. Remove the instrument panel lower cover, the upper and lower steering column covers, and the instrument cluster trim panel. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector by depressing the release tab and pulling the two halves apart, ensuring the correct connector is unplugged. If equipped, remove the plate underneath the steering column assembly by taking out the fasteners and the ignition switch retaining screw, then pull the switch out of the Ignition Lock Cylinder housing. For models with a tilt steering column, move the tilt lever down far enough to clear the ignition switch. If replacing the ignition switch, remove the switch retaining screw and take out the switch; if not replacing it, removal is unnecessary for Ignition Lock Cylinder access. To replace the Ignition Lock Cylinder, use a hammer and punch to unscrew the two breakaway bolts by knocking them counterclockwise, then remove the upper clamp and detach the Ignition Lock Cylinder/ignition switch assembly from the steering column by pulling it straight down. If the bolts cannot be unscrewed, drill a hole in the center of each bolt and use a screw extractor, or drill out the entire bolt head with a larger bit. Remove the ignition switch and Ignition Lock Cylinder assembly, and if replacing the Ignition Lock Cylinder, take the ignition switch out of the assembly. Installation follows the reverse order of removal, tightening the lock cylinder bolts until their heads twist off.

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Subaru Legacy Ignition Switch Assembly
Part Number: 83131KG000
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- Other Name: Ignition Switch
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- 2008-2014 Subaru Legacy | 2.5GT Limited, 2.5GT Premium, 2.5i, 2.5i Base, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 3.0R, 3.0R Limited, 3.0R LL-Bean, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, Base, GT, GT Limited, XT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 SOHC, 2.5L H4 Turbo, 3.0L H6, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Legacy Steering Lock Frame
Part Number: 83133AL01A
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- Other Name: Ignition Steering Lock Assembly; Ignition Lock Cylinder
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
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- 2015-2021 Subaru Legacy | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DI, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Legacy Ignition Switch Assembly
Part Number: 83131AG000
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- Other Name: Ignition Switch
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Subaru Legacy | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 3.0R, 3.0R Limited, 3.0R LL-Bean, GT, GT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo, 3.0L H6
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Subaru Legacy Ignition Switch Set
Part Number: 83139FC001
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- Other Name: Ignition Lock Cylinder, Ignition Switch
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- 2000-2004 Subaru Legacy | Baja, Baja-B, Baja-S, Base, Brighton, Cold Weather, Flat6, Flat6 L.L.Bean, Flat6-S, GT, L, Limited, L-S, SUS Flat6, SUS Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo, 3.0L H6
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Subaru Legacy Switch Ignition
Part Number: 83131AL00A
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- Other Name: Ignition Switch Assembly; Ignition Switch
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- 2015-2021 Subaru Legacy | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DI, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Legacy Ignition Sw&St Lock Assembly
Part Number: 83191AG08A
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- Other Name: Ignition Steering Lock Assembly; Ignition Assembly, Ignition Lock Cylinder
- Manufacturer Note: FOR IMMOBILIZER
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Subaru Legacy | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, GT, GT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Legacy Ignition Steering Lk Assembly IMA
Part Number: 83191AJ03A
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- Other Name: Ignition Steering Lock Assembly; Ignition Assembly, Ignition Lock Cylinder
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- 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 SOHC, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Legacy Steering Lock Frame
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- Other Name: Ignition Steering Lock Assembly; Ignition Lock, Ignition Lock Cylinder
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- 2015-2017 Subaru Legacy | 2.5i, 2.5i Premium | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Legacy Ignition Sw&St Lock Assembly Lm
Part Number: 83191AE03A
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- Other Name: Ignition Steering Lock Assembly
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- 2002-2004 Subaru Legacy | Baja, Baja-B, Base, Cold Weather, GT, Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Legacy Ignition Steering Lk Assembly IMA
Part Number: 83191AJ030
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- Other Name: Ignition Steering Lock Assembly
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2013 Subaru Legacy | 2.5i Limited, 3.6R Limited | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 SOHC, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Legacy Ignition Switch
Part Number: 83131AA000
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- Other Name: Ignition Switch Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: FOR IMMOBILIZER
- Replaced by: 83131GA060
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1997 Subaru Legacy | Base, Brighton, GT, L, LS, LS-I, Out Back, Post, SUS, Turbo | 2.2L H4 , 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4
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Subaru Legacy Ignition Sw&St Lock Assembly
Part Number: 83191AG22A
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- Other Name: Ignition Steering Lock Assembly; Ignition Assembly, Ignition Lock Cylinder
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2009 Subaru Legacy | 2.5i, 2.5i Base, 2.5i Limited, Base, GT, GT Limited, XT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Legacy Ignition Switch
Part Number: 83131GA060
$46.98 MSRP: $68.08
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- Other Name: Ignition Switch Assembly
- Replaces: 83131AA000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1997 Subaru Legacy | Base, Brighton, GT, L, LS, LS-D, LS-I, Out Back, Post, SUS, Turbo | 2.2L H4, 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4
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Subaru Legacy Ignition Sw&St Lock Assembly
Part Number: 83191AG06A
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- Other Name: Ignition Steering Lock Assembly; Ignition Assembly, Ignition Lock Cylinder
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Legacy Ignition Sw&St Lock AYUAT
Part Number: 83191AE02B
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- Other Name: Ignition Steering Lock Assembly; Ignition Assembly, Ignition Lock Cylinder
- Replaces: 83191AE02A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2004 Subaru Legacy | Baja-S, Base, Brighton, Cold Weather, Flat6, Flat6 L.L.Bean, GT, L, L-S, Limited, SUS Limited | 2.5L H4, 3.0L H6
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Subaru Legacy Ignition Sw&St Lock Assembly
Part Number: 83191AG07A
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- Other Name: Ignition Steering Lock Assembly; Ignition Assembly
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Legacy Ignition Starter/Steering Lock Assembly
Part Number: 83121AC120
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- Other Name: Ignition Steering Lock Assembly; Steering Lock
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1997 Subaru Legacy | Base, Brighton, GT, L, Out Back | 2.2L H4 , 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4
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Subaru Legacy Ignition Sw&St Lock AYUMT
Part Number: 83191AE01B
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- Other Name: Ignition Steering Lock Assembly; Ignition Assembly, Ignition Lock Cylinder
- Replaces: 83191AE01A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2004 Subaru Legacy | Baja-S, Base, Brighton, Cold Weather, GT, L, L-S, Limited | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Legacy Ignition SWITCH/ST Lock Assembly
Part Number: 83191AE01A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Ignition Steering Lock Assembly
- Replaced by: 83191AE01B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000 Subaru Legacy | Base, Brighton, Cold Weather, GT, L, Limited | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Legacy Ignition Steering Lock Assembly
Part Number: 83191AE02A
Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 83191AE02B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000 Subaru Legacy | Base, Brighton, Cold Weather, GT, L, Limited, SUS Limited | 2.5L H4

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Subaru Legacy Ignition Switch

Subaru Legacy Ignition Switch governs power flow to the starter, engine controls, and cabin components, letting drivers wake the car with a single turn or press. Early Legacy models rely on a traditional mechanical Ignition Switch that accepts a cut key, releasing the steering lock and sending current to the starter solenoid once the correct grooves align. Later Legacy versions within the Subaru lineup adopt a push button Ignition Switch paired with an electronic immobilizer, so the driver only needs the coded fob inside the cabin while a button completes the same circuit electronically. Both styles share the core mission of sequencing component, on, and start positions, yet the button style removes physical key wear and adds anti theft transponder verification. Regardless of style, the Ignition Switch also activates component circuits and follows a dedicated plug and play harness tailored for Subaru models, which simplifies replacement and keeps unauthorized hot wiring difficult by hiding the necessary wiring behind trim. This dependable Ignition Switch chain of commands ensures smooth engagement, and every current Legacy turns stored battery energy into a spinning starter motor and a running engine in seconds.

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Subaru Legacy Ignition Switch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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How to Replace the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Ignition Switch on a Subaru Legacy?
Posted by Willaim F.
A:
Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery. Remove the instrument panel lower cover, the upper and lower steering column covers, and the instrument cluster trim panel. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector by depressing the release tab and pulling the two halves apart, ensuring the correct connector is unplugged. If equipped, remove the plate underneath the steering column assembly by taking out the fasteners and the ignition switch retaining screw, then pull the switch out of the Ignition Lock Cylinder housing. For models with a tilt steering column, move the tilt lever down far enough to clear the ignition switch. If replacing the ignition switch, remove the switch retaining screw and take out the switch; if not replacing it, removal is unnecessary for Ignition Lock Cylinder access. To replace the Ignition Lock Cylinder, use a hammer and punch to unscrew the two breakaway bolts by knocking them counterclockwise, then remove the upper clamp and detach the Ignition Lock Cylinder/ignition switch assembly from the steering column by pulling it straight down. If the bolts cannot be unscrewed, drill a hole in the center of each bolt and use a screw extractor, or drill out the entire bolt head with a larger bit. Remove the ignition switch and Ignition Lock Cylinder assembly, and if replacing the Ignition Lock Cylinder, take the ignition switch out of the assembly. Installation follows the reverse order of removal, tightening the lock cylinder bolts until their heads twist off.
Answered by Subaru Parts Specialist Jesse / May 29, 2024