Subaru Remote Replacement

mosesbotbol · 01-03-2011, 11:22 AM

Somebody, whom I won't mention her name, left the remote fob for a 2003 Subaru Forrester in my jeans & it went through the wash. It does not work now. I replaced the battery to make sure.

Where can I get a replacement OEM online for a decent price? Can I avoid going to dealer for this?

Blindjimme · 01-03-2011, 12:20 PM

Open it up and take a hair dryer to it first, if still no then:

https://www.ikeyless.com/vehicles/Subaru/Forester/2003

ATobin · 01-03-2011, 01:23 PM

You could also try rice, supposedly it works for cell phones.

http://www.ehow.com/how_5043830_dry-...-out-rice.html

AD720 · 01-03-2011, 01:29 PM

Is it one of these?

If so, eBay. Then you can program it yourself. At least that is what I did.

mosesbotbol · 01-03-2011, 01:58 PM

Yes, that is it.

forgop · 01-03-2011, 06:28 PM

Beware buying them off ebay. I bought a fob for my Avalon a couple of years ago thinking I got a great buy on one. I was at the dealer for 4 hours and they couldn't get the thing programmed. The eventually got a new OEM fob and it took no time at all. My time would have been a lot better spent then the amount of money I thought I would "save" through that ordeal.

AD720 · 01-03-2011, 06:59 PM

Personally it sounds to me like they may not have wanted it to work so they could sell you one at full dealer markup. But I'm a little

.

Anyway that may be true with the newer keyfobs that have a chip that need to programmed by a dealer, require a serial number/VIN etc. but these Subaru keyless remotes can be programed by the end user quite easily. No need to beware in this case, I've personally done it. The dealer wanted $100. I bought the fob and DIY'ed it for under $10.

Round Remote Transmitter Programming Instructions
1. Disarm the security system (if so equipped).
2. Open the driver's door and sit in the driver's seat.
3. Close the driver's door. 4. Place the ignition key in the ignition switch and cycle the switch from "LOCK" to "ON" ten times within 15 seconds. Be sure to stop at the "LOCK" position and leave the key in the ignition when you are done. The horn will sound once to indicate that you are in transmitter programming mode.
5. You must finish the next steps within 45 seconds of the horn honking.
1. Open the driver's door.
2. Close the driver's door.
3. Press and release any button on the transmitter. The horn will sound two times to indicate that the transmitter has been programmed.
6. After programming your remote, remove the key from the ignition switch. The horn will sound three times to indicate the system is now out of programming mode. Ensure your remotes work properly at this time

forgop · 01-03-2011, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AD720

Personally it sounds to me like they may not have wanted it to work so they could sell you one at full dealer markup. But I'm a little

.

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Well, they sure came up on the short end as I didn't get charged for the shop time @ around $75/hour when they couldn't get it programmed. Plus they gave me free car washes out of it.

dunng · 01-03-2011, 08:38 PM

I have three that you are welcome to... they are from an '03 Subaru Legacy.

01-03-2011, 11:22 AM	#1
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Subaru Remote Replacement Somebody, whom I won't mention her name, left the remote fob for a 2003 Subaru Forrester in my jeans & it went through the wash. It does not work now. I replaced the battery to make sure. Where can I get a replacement OEM online for a decent price? Can I avoid going to dealer for this? __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

01-03-2011, 12:20 PM	#2
Blindjimme Judgement Impaired Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: JB Location: North OC, CA Posts: 790 Trading: (14)	Re: Subaru Remote Replacement Open it up and take a hair dryer to it first, if still no then: https://www.ikeyless.com/vehicles/Subaru/Forester/2003

01-03-2011, 01:23 PM	#3
ATobin El Nino Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Theresa, NY Posts: 35 Trading: (0)	Re: Subaru Remote Replacement You could also try rice, supposedly it works for cell phones. http://www.ehow.com/how_5043830_dry-...-out-rice.html

01-03-2011, 01:29 PM	#4
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Subaru Remote Replacement Is it one of these? If so, eBay. Then you can program it yourself. At least that is what I did. __________________

01-03-2011, 01:58 PM	#5
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Subaru Remote Replacement Yes, that is it. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

01-03-2011, 06:28 PM	#6
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: Subaru Remote Replacement Beware buying them off ebay. I bought a fob for my Avalon a couple of years ago thinking I got a great buy on one. I was at the dealer for 4 hours and they couldn't get the thing programmed. The eventually got a new OEM fob and it took no time at all. My time would have been a lot better spent then the amount of money I thought I would "save" through that ordeal.

01-03-2011, 06:59 PM	#7
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Subaru Remote Replacement Personally it sounds to me like they may not have wanted it to work so they could sell you one at full dealer markup. But I'm a little . Anyway that may be true with the newer keyfobs that have a chip that need to programmed by a dealer, require a serial number/VIN etc. but these Subaru keyless remotes can be programed by the end user quite easily. No need to beware in this case, I've personally done it. The dealer wanted $100. I bought the fob and DIY'ed it for under $10. Round Remote Transmitter Programming Instructions 1. Disarm the security system (if so equipped). 2. Open the driver's door and sit in the driver's seat. 3. Close the driver's door. 4. Place the ignition key in the ignition switch and cycle the switch from "LOCK" to "ON" ten times within 15 seconds. Be sure to stop at the "LOCK" position and leave the key in the ignition when you are done. The horn will sound once to indicate that you are in transmitter programming mode. 5. You must finish the next steps within 45 seconds of the horn honking. 1. Open the driver's door. 2. Close the driver's door. 3. Press and release any button on the transmitter. The horn will sound two times to indicate that the transmitter has been programmed. 6. After programming your remote, remove the key from the ignition switch. The horn will sound three times to indicate the system is now out of programming mode. Ensure your remotes work properly at this time __________________

01-03-2011, 08:38 PM	#9
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Subaru Remote Replacement I have three that you are welcome to... they are from an '03 Subaru Legacy. __________________ MassHole Banter

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