Where is the paint code on a Subaru?
Vehicle information plate under the bonnet or the door-jamb label. Three characters, for example D4S (Crystal Black Silica) or K1X (Ice Silver).
- Engine bay firewall / strut tower
- Driver's door jamb (B-pillar)
Step by step
- Open the bonnet and look for the information plate on the passenger-side strut tower or the firewall.
- On newer models check the label on the driver's door jamb.
No label?
Labels fade or go missing after repairs. A Subaru dealer can read the original colour from the VIN, and the service booklet often lists it. If the car has been resprayed, have a painted part (the fuel filler flap is ideal) scanned at a paint shop.