Dead Battery in Subaru Key-less Entry Fob
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- Опубликовано: 10 апр 2017
- Brendan shows us how to get into your Subaru vehicle if the key fob battery dies.
All Subaru vehicles with the key-less entry fob will have a "real" key inside, you simply need to release the catch and pull it out in order to unlock your doors. Then with the wireless transmitter close to your push button start, you can press and start the car - as long as your car battery is not dead.
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this is the best Subaru channel ever.
Both of my key fob batteries needed to be replaced, and after a bit of a panic I found a RUclips video for replacing the batteries (super simple) and thought I'd better figure out what to do in case they actually DID die. I knew there was a key inside the fob but had no idea you just held the fob up to the starter and it would work as usual. Thank you!
One suggestion; before any vehicle is delivered to the customer there should be a dedicated delivery where this type of information could be gone over. That would lead to customer satisfaction!
Thanks for the video
It's called an owner's manual, comes with every car. You should read it.
I knew about the key (discovered it accidentally while fiddling with my fob), but was extremely curious about how to start the car if the fob's battery died. THANKS SO MUCH FOR EXPLAINING THAT!
Again, a video that was priceless. My brand new Subaru Outback that I've had for 3 days wouldn't start. After the 3rd time and a slight amount of panic, it did. As soon as I got back home I went right to your videos to find the solution. VOILA! Thank you!
Thanks for this video :). I got the low battery message today when I was out shopping and started to worry if I could start my car :)
Thank you. Bought my Crosstrek a couple of years ago and forgot what the dealer had explained about that
Thank you so much for the info!! New Forester driver.
Another thing you need for the fob is a Faraday pouch for the keys. It stops theft of your car and saves the battery too!
Battery just died and I remembered seeing this video. Came back to watch and tried it, but when I opened my door my alarm went off and wouldn’t shut off. Kept pressing remote unlock button praying it would have SOME juice left, and it did! Got lucky and unlocked/turned off car alarm and was able to start car before fob battery went out again. Will need to test more when I’m at home.
Thank you so much! I never knew there was a key inside PLUS holding it up to the push button starter. I appreciate the information. :)
Thank you so much for this video. We were stranded until we watched this
Thank you! You saved the day! Had a carload full of Christmas presents in the Subaru and thought I’d have to wait to call the dealership tomorrow.
Merry Christmas! 🎄
Thank you so much for the informative video. I have googled the question online as to what the point of a valet key is and there's very little information. Some people have said it's useless except to lock the glove box. Now I know what it's for and how to start the car even if the hearing aide battery inside my key fob goes dead. Great job.
Your videos are outstanding! Great job!
Thank you for posting! I just got an Outback and I'm subscribing for more of these helpful videos :)
I love you just saved me ive been trying for 20 mins to start the engine and you solved it 🔥✊🏻🤜🏼🤛🏼 thank you sir
This really helped me. THANK YOU AND DONT STOP MAKING VIDEOS😎
Excellent!!. Thank you so much. I have a new Subaru Forester and I wasn't given any of this very important information.
Thanks for the great information I had no idea there was a key in my fob
I’ve learned more about my car on you videos
Thank you
thank you very much , such a very useful video . i panicked when the battery of my new subaru forester is discharged i only knew of the availability of the key upon watching your video. thanks so much
Glade he shared that last tidbit about storing your key near the car proximity. My other keys were dying within months and I thought the batteries were faulty...now I know.
I keep the key in a pouch overnight that also prevents the code from being stolen from roaming hackers.
I LOVE my new (2019) Outback Limited 3.6R. Traded an F150 FX4 Supercrew for it. This car is superb. Love it.
Yea try doing the unlock like that with alarm on and the car goes bananas. Sweet Subaru’s alarm system at 4am
Thanks Brendan, very nice package.
I agree!
Thanks. Super useful.
Nice video, I got that color also, love it!
Thank you for this information. Very informative indeed! 🙂👍🇺🇸
Thanks!!! Saved my money and the day
Funny guy. Ha, didn’t know you could still start the car by putting the key fob close to the push button. Great tip, thanks. Mark 👍
give them a raise. video just saved my ass
Great info, Thanx..
I came here to find out how to change the battery in the keyless entry.. I watched the video and still don't know how to change the battery? They don't show how to do it? The title is misleading!
Thank you for the info
Great. I wondered how I would start the car if my remote battery died. Thanks.
Great video! Just bought an Outback, but really? Lol can’t leave out a sales pitch! 😂
thanks
Soooo… I’ve run into an issue with my wrx, it’s a 2017 model. The car battery died and I’m using my key to unlock the front door but it’s not working. Is there a keyhole hidden on the passenger side? There isn’t one visible on my trunk and I don’t know how to get in
When the battery is dead, the fob does not transmit anything. There is an RFID chip in the key that a receiver near the start button senses and that's what allows it to start.
Ah, thanks for that! Good to know how these things work. RFID is within my extremely limited realm of understanding. ;)
The RDID doesnt use the battery to START the car. We turned down a 2017 Outback because my wife hates push button start on a car. The GPS system did not work eather .Also the milage seemed excessive. It had almost 100k. We went to another dealer with almost the exact same features for a 2015 with only 48k( lease?) and key ignition. My wife really liked the 2015 and they gave us a much better trade in on our vehicle too . The other place acted like they didnt even want our vehicle.
love the snark 🙂
My manual key doesn’t work on my front door. What’s up with that?
Thanks lot..very helpful
Glad we could help Elle.
The video fails to address the fact that the alarm will sound if the manual key is used. And that you can't disable the alarm with a dead fob battery. I frantically had to replace the dead battery while the alarm was going off just so that I could disable it. Operating the door locks on the car didn't stop it, but I'm wondering if the procedure of holding the fob up to the start button (and starting the car) would deactivate the alarm. Also, the fob has a receiver, not a transmitter--it's the car that "pings" the fob, and then recognizes the fob, which allows the starting procedure.
As soon as your display tells you to replace the battery, replace the battery. You have one or maybe two days left. My OEM fob battery lasted for two, maybe three years. I'm lucky to get three months out of a Duracell replacement CR2032. When you replace the battery and are disassembling the fob, be sure you don't inadvertently activate the alarm--the buttons are easy to press by mistake. This is easily the worst aspect of this car. Otherwise an excellent ownership experience.
Not mentioned is that the battery size is CR2032. I get them in bulk on Amazon. This is the same battery that's used in my other three vehicle fobs and probably most fobs in general. Someone else has posted a video on how to change the battery.
ruclips.net/video/L5vOsSpzxg0/видео.html
I stole one from my kids toy. it has the same battery.
2018 manual key will not open door. Very disappointed in Subaru Quality only 18000 miles. Most likely it was before this but tested when I saw so many issues with the "Very Complicated door lock".
2017 WRX here. What if they manual key does not open the door! The fob blinks so it’s not dead, I’m assuming the battery died in the vehicle. Completely deadlocked out
It's really hard when it is minus 30 as there is no grip to the key :( not a good system.
Thank you so much, had problem with my keys ( car was not detecting the key at all, would not open the doors nor could I start the car) now I know.
Ps: nice pants by the way Mr Hancock 😉
How do you get into the trunk to get the jumper cables when the car battery dies. It will happen after the first two years of ownership! Why?!
I was wondering what that li'l key was for! Thanks!
It can also be used to disconnect the center seat belt in the second row.
I was wondering if you could also show us how to change the battery in the fob key? Thanks!
owners manual covers that.
ruclips.net/video/L5vOsSpzxg0/видео.html
How much is the key warranty?
I just bought a 2008 Subaru Forester. The seller told me "Don't lock the doors and don't use the key to lock the doors, either!" Then he proceeded to tell me that it "might" need a battery. Or I could buy a new key fob on ebay and reprogram it so it will work on my car. I am leaving my car unlocked right now because I am afraid to lock my car or to get a new battery and still get locked out of my car. Could you please advise me as to what I should do first and not get locked out of my car? Thank you
The push start button on my new Subaru Forester rarely works! This trick has never worked for me and I have been left stranded before. Too bad because aside from that I really like it but it's givin me too many issues so I plan to trade it in for a Lexus.
Make sure your foot is on the brake when you push "Start".
Subaru is the best in the best.,.
Can u show us how to change battery on the key fob? N usually how long does it last?
Once you pull the key out you can use it as a lever to seperate the 2 halves. There's a little slot after you pull out the key.
Your videos are awesome! There is no way to open the back hatch from outside manually, correct? I put my dog in the crate in the back and the battery was probably left enough to open the cargo door once. Then it died, and I had to rescue my dog from inside. Scary.
If you were able to get into the car, you could have used the rear gate button to left of steering column. Additionally, if you were inside the car, you can unlock the doors, then manually open the rear gate from the outside. There is a button directly above the license plate.
how do you open the trunk to get to your jumper cables that you stored by spare tire??? someone who isn't a tiny ninja its damn near impossible to get to that portion of the vehicle especially if you have the trunk full of stuff.....
im speaking specifically to the fact of the car battery being dead....not the key.....
I tried this for my 2017 Forester but my car alarm went off--very annoying! No one wants to irritate neighbors with an alarm going off. Also, it's difficult to not get flustered when the alarm blaring.
Yes, some tips on how to deal with the alarm when the fob battery is dead would be great. It's not like you can just use the fob to disable the alarm...
heres a question i cannot find an answer to anywhere. i surf and when i take my regular key and i open my door why does the alarm go off everytime? i've tried everything and regardless i have yet to not have the alarm go off. simply putting it into the ignition while it works the fact that the alarm has to go off for 5 seconds next to a bunch of crowded houses at the beach at 6 or 7am everytime i go is becoming a nightmare.
This. The video fails to address this problem. You can't use the manual key without setting off the alarm.
@@ericharms1822 yep i contacted subaru and they said its a complaint they have had for the last 7 years.. i asked why they dont fix it.. (crickets)
Right here at about 1:23 is the most exciting part. OMG, I need a cigarette.
Excellent tip, didn´t know you could start the car with a dead battery. How stupid am I?
Subaru really went cheap with batteries in its cars now. There is a whole forum on 5th gen Outback batteries.
We noticed a problem with our 2015 right from the start. It only had 48k but the battery acted under powered. Indeed, while cleaning out the car, the battery went dead. Upon inspection, I found the specific battery size was indeed recommended by Subaru, but listed as being too small over all, especially with all the on board electronics. Its a simple fix. A larger output battery. We have had no issues since, even with our colder than usual temperatures this winter. Subaru really screwed the pooch on that one!
My fob went flay, pulled key out and still couldn't open the car door..strange
2:10 So the transmitter in the key draws free energy from the universe even when the fob battery is dead? Or, does it work when the fob battery is almost dead, or too dead to do anything else but start the car, which should alert anyone with a brain that they need to get a new fob battery.
RFID tag maybe?
He inaccurately said the fob had a "transmitter" which is active even if the battery is dead. It's more of a receiver--it's the car that "pings" the fob, and then recognizes the fob, which allows the starting procedure.
How long do the batteries last?
Both lasted almost four years. Apparently it doesn't matter if you're "using" it or not; both gave warnings within a couple weeks of each other that the battery was about to die. They're really easy to replace (battery #2032).
I'm lucky to get three months. Original battery in the fob lasted at least two years, so I'm not sure what I'm doing different!
Or you can keep your fob in a faraday bag that will block the rf signal.
A Faraday bag sounds like a great idea. Cheap enough and should be effective. I park my car in my garage (lower level in the house) and have always (35 years) simply left the keys on my dashboard. Obviously I can't get away with that with my new (2021) car. I'm getting myself a Faraday bag designed just for key fobs.
Faraday bag = aluminum foil
@@ericharms1822 hmmmokay
Also, be sure to carry a spare CR2032 battery in your car. Use the key to get in then change the battery.
ruclips.net/video/L5vOsSpzxg0/видео.html
so keyless entry yes, but how about keyless exit? u walk away certain distance off car and it locks itself??? no there is no such thing. 2019 model enginners were high on something good when designing new gen models
Remember when you didn’t need a battery for your keys? Yeah, can’t wait to get rid of this car.
Bye.
Cute guy, I would buy a car just to see him!
Fun. Unless the key you got from the factory isn't cut. Yay Subaru.
great video, but "key warranty", come on man!!!!
.... i thought this was how to replace the battery
If your Battery is realy down, this is NOT un option.
🦘🐨 my dash flashed after sit in car . your key is low. Keith Australia 🇦🇺
Your door opening demo was too fast. Please show it again.
How about in close up and slo mo? :)
If they put a key in the key fob then why don't they just give you a normal key and use it? I don't get why manufacturers are getting away from keys and put one in the fob anyway. Are people really that lazy that they'll only push buttons? Is turning a key so hard?
We are old school. lol. My wife turned down a 2017 Outback because it had no key. The milage was excessive for the year as well. We settled on a 2015 with way less miles and no push button starter or fob to lose. As stated. At least with a key, its habit to hang it up. With a fob, its going in a bag or someplace. Then if you misplace it, you only get one. Who the hell wants a car with only one key?
LOL "key warranty" new way for the dealer to rip you off. Charge hundreds for a three dollar key and then ask you to buy a warranty. Run from Subaru as fast as you can.
If you park the keyless car for a long time, like at an airport, there is a good chance that your car battery will be dead. This things slowly drain the battery.
What the solution?
You will find almost every car on the market now does that. Its best to buy a solar charger that you can plug into the lighter socket and leave on the dash. If you park it in a parking garage, be prepaired to call a towing service or keep a jump pack in the trunk. I know of one guy that disconnects his battery at the airport before he goes. He keeps the wrench for the battery in the car. Yes, you have to manually open the door. Eather way, you eill. The difference being, no dead battery and no fee for a jump. I had to install a deadmans switch on the battery for an older woman because she only drove her car to church on sundays and her battery was always low or dead. The garage she took her car to told her to drive it more or install an underhood switch on the battery. They refused to do it because they claimed it could" damage the Computer" . She has been using that switch for the past 5 years, no problems other than the clock time is wrong. Hers is an older car by the way.
That’s bullshit