Subaru Key Fob Battery Replacement (+Keyless Entry Trick)

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How to replace the battery in most Subaru keyless entry key fobs! It's mostly straightforward, but it's important to use a small flathead screwdriver instead of the key you pull out of the remote.
Typically, the Subaru models with these remote key fobs will check the battery level when you start up and/or shut down the car and alert you to a battery issue. You will want to replace the keyless remote battery soon when you first see that alert so you don't have to use the trick at the end of this video. Just in case, though, it's definitely a good trick to know!
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@ksmithderm 2 года назад

Perfect! Genius. I wish RU-vid had a way for me to give this guy a tip, I'd give him $10.

@bansheeraz 2 года назад

There is a thanks button which allows you to tip/donate to this guys channel

@SubaruWRXStiYamahaR6-AllGone Год назад

@@bansheeraz it's the thought that counts

@johnramey5519 Год назад

I wouldnt because he takes 10 minutes to exaplin a1 minute fix

@Timewaits4no1 Год назад

@@johnramey5519Oh, I guess he didn't teach you something for free at the speed you wanted. Also, the vid is less than 3min long

@johnramey5519 Год назад

@@Timewaits4no1 i was a pissed off college kid when i made that comment hahahaha

@rosalindtan6968 Год назад

LOL I set off the alarm before I saw your warning.... hahahahaha......

@ninablanco2645 3 года назад

Thank you so much! Your video helped me a lot. I was planning to go to the dealership to change the access key battery when I saw your video. Perfect explanation and you used care to change it. 🙏

@williambenson8641 2 года назад

Yeah at the dealership they are 5:95 and an investment of my time and gas $$… from Amazon Prime, under $4 (Energizer brand) and shipped free (in this case 4 days but I wasn’t desperate).

@prettygneissproductions 2 года назад

Going down to the dealership would have taken my whole day, as I’m in a flareup and having massive energy/pain problems. My car is my freedom. So while I’m glad to know it wouldn’t just die on me if the battery did, your very clear video gave me more than just great instructions-it gave me autonomy, agency, and the rest of my day to use!

@CarsSimplified 2 года назад

It always makes me happy to hear that a video of mine has improved someone's life in some way. Thanks! I hope you feel better soon as well.

@clintmonroe9143 9 месяцев назад

I feel you whatever you’re struggling through. I pray you get you health back and continue to enjoy the freedom you car provides for you

@CL-ue9bu Год назад

Thank you so much!!! My daughter was told the dealership had to do it, and it would have to be reprogrammed..... For $400!! I found your video and she was able to do it herself. ❤️. Thank you, truly.

@robertcochran7103 4 месяца назад

Probably the dealership employee did not understand that a battery replacement is all that is needed. I replace batteries each year to make sure the device is always powered.

@faithmartineau5735 2 года назад

Seriously, thank you so much! I watched a different tutorial video first, and almost destroyed my fob using the key to open it. Your explanation showed what I was doing wrong, and also that a flathead screwdriver would work better. I was able to change out the battery no problem! I go to the dealership for *everything* because I don't know anything about cars. So, just wanted to let you know how much this how-to video is appreciated. 🙂

@CarsSimplified 2 года назад

Thanks! I am glad this video is helping people and I appreciate you taking the time to let me know it worked well for you!

@vitaminc9853 2 года назад

Same here, I almost destroy my fob using the key to open it (wrong tutorial). Your video helps lots!

@dorothymoses7851 2 года назад

Thank you!, Just finished changing the battery. It feels good to be able to do something for myself. So glad you posted this easy to follow video for someone like me.

@sirsteadyeddie3478 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this video! Well shot, clearly worded and the bonus tip was perfect

@sewsweetbear4761 Год назад

Total Awesomeness! I was able to replace the battery in less than 5 minutes! And thanks for the short, straight to the point video!

@MelanieInMiami Год назад

Excellent video. Clear and easy to understand without wasting any time. Exactly what I needed, and I loved the tip at the end. Getting stranded because the fob battery died has been a worry. I also didn't know there was an actual key hidden in the fob. 😄

@billlaird7332 11 месяцев назад

WARNING - WARNING - WARNING FOB battery is brand sensitive. When I got the warning message that the FOB battery was low, I thankfully found this video. Following the excellent instructions I removed the old battery and replaced it with a new one I had, still in the packaging. It didn't work. I tried another one and it still didn't work. I noticed the one I removed was a Panasonic brand and examining the battery noticed the back, or negative side of the battery was almost smooth with a very light stippling pattern. The two batteries I tried that didn't work were off brands (probably made in China), and had a very aggressive stippling pattern on the back, or negative side. I searched around and found a new, still in the package Energizer brand CR2032. Examining that one I noticed the back, or negative side, I found it completely smooth, with no visible stippling pattern. That one worked. It expect that the safest course of action would be to replace an old battery with a new one of the same brand you are replacing. Or, at least replace it with a well known, major brand and make sure the back, or negative side of the battery is smooth, or almost so with no aggressive stippling.

@lwm2374 8 месяцев назад

I had the same experience! I ordered Duracell batteries online from Amazon and they will not fit in there, they are too thick.

@hayleyandersen2957 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this video. My dad passed away from COVID early March before I had gotten my license and couldn't be here to teach me basic things about my car. Great video and tips.

@CarsSimplified 3 года назад

Sorry for your loss! I've got a lot of videos on basics and I'm always open to suggestions! Thanks!

@satingley Год назад

Thanks so much. Clear and easy. Nobody ever explained how to start the car etc when the battery in fob fails. One thing to add would be info on how you can use the key in the fob in an emergency to open the locked car.

@JL-ge5pt Год назад

Sir, you are a born teacher and you give information not directly related to replacing the battery. If I hadn't heard the bit about NOT pressing the tiny white button behind the battery, I'd have never known that the a**hole with the blaring car alarm was me. Many thanks.

@CarsSimplified Год назад

Thanks for the kind words, and I'm glad the video helped out so well!

@ScrewFlanders Год назад

💯 😆

@sup.im.angelina 9 месяцев назад

LMAO. Thank God I wasn't the only one who made the alarm go off

@deborahm.newyork2729 6 дней назад

😂🤣🤣😂

@TheRunningotter Год назад

HUGELY helpful -- thank you for such clear instructions. I had been putting off changing the battery for several days but your video gave me the confidence to just get it done.

@CarsSimplified Год назад

Thank you, that's great to hear!

@jonathanlezondra1490 2 года назад

Great video! Much simpler than I thought it would be. This is the 2nd keyfob of my Legacy that I had to replace the battery. Before "discovering" your video, I watched another video from a user where he uses the key to open up the keyfob. Big mistake! I managed to open the keyfob but a spring flew off! Your video is very simple, direct and easy to follow. Hats off to you! Thanks so much!

@jennycomia477 2 года назад

Thank you! It was super easy. But I did set off the alarm while putting the new battery on, but I had the second key handy to turn it off 😆

@crissignori7482 Год назад

Great video .... Straight to the point. I had a spare CR2032 battery so I got this done in no time at all. Thank you

@gwenp3450 2 года назад

I knew it had to be simple! Thank you :) The bonus info was also very useful.

@janeenbates9799 3 года назад

Thank you so much! I changed 2 fob batteries thanks to your great explanation...also appreciated the info for starting without a battery in an emergency situation :-)

@ellaellaey 3 года назад

very clear cut and helpful. thank you so much :)

@scottsimpson8973 2 месяца назад

@CarsSimplified i watched 2 videos before this, yours was by far the easiest and best. Ty

@louiseleder1691 3 года назад

Wow! Thank you so much! I watched two other videos bout this that I just couldn't figure out. Your process is simple and easy to understand! I got my key fob to open right up. And your tip at the end in case my battery goes dead is going to save me a lot of stress and worry! :)

@speakinofmegan Год назад

you're an absolute legend! thank you so much for this video tutorial! appreciate it!

@CarsSimplified Год назад

Thanks for the kind words!

@lorriehess8708 3 года назад

That last tip is awesome! I wondered how to start car if the battery went out.

@mattrushing7010 3 года назад

Yeah, but how do you unlock the door?

@DJFonzi 3 года назад

@@mattrushing7010 that's what the physical key is for

@mattrushing7010 3 года назад

@@DJFonzi yeah, I’m an idiot

@DJFonzi 3 года назад

@@mattrushing7010 to be fair, they don't make it all that clear.

@DJFonzi 3 года назад

Actually, I just went and checked. I was surprised to see the lock access right there on the handle. How very old-school of Subaru!

@mikaelafox6106 3 года назад

Aaaah…so that’s how you discovered it can set off the alarm. 😁 Just joking. Great video though, no joke. I think I need to replace my fob battery. My car hasn’t suggested it but the fob doesn’t seem to have a good range for locking the car.

@nicoleroeder6237 Год назад

This is the most informative and simple video I've ever seen. I would pay you for this video because it's saved me paying someone else to do something I'm perfectly capable of doing myself!

@williamhager1872 Год назад

Thank you! With your instructions I did not break anything. 😃

@pauldudley3821 2 года назад

Thank you! Would have never figured that out, in fear of breaking the whole thing. Thanks sooo much for the video.

@sw2938 Год назад

Thank you. I t worked perfectly. Great video

@sophiek2652 2 года назад

Thanks so much! I was a little worried I would get stranded with my key fob dying, but I got the battery changed, and the extra trick is reassuring too

@SushiXBunny 2 года назад

The last part is amazing. Thank you so much for this informative video!

@roadallowance 2 года назад

It's likely that the starter switch has power to look for a receiver on the fob when the fob's battery is dead. If you drive with the no-battery fob, remember that it won't start in the normal way. You can drive without the fob being recognized after it starts, but it won't start again without the fob being next to the starter button.

@jcroteau3328 3 года назад

worked perfectly! That last tip is a game changer! THANK YOU

@jamiefenner9443 8 месяцев назад

VERY CLEAR - you showed how to hold it and why, how to pry and why, and bingo! I just watched two other videos that basically were short cuts to breaking my key It is worth noting that the press-down button is spring loaded with a tiny spring like you find in retractable biros, when I follow your instructions to lever the plain side of the key upwards, I do not risk that spring falling out. Which is exactly what happened when I followed another video about this task Keep up the good work

@EdGreenberg 2 года назад

Worked like a champ. Thanks. One more point. Don't buy your CR2032 from the Dollar Tree. My previous "new" battery lasted two months. Got a nice Energizer in there now. We'll see.

@stanwakefield3172 Год назад

Just got my first dashboard warning that my Subi key fob battery was low. So I thought, can I change the battery or do I have to take it to the dealer and pay them $50 to do it? This video is just what I needed. Very well done, sir!! Clear and concise, plus the added tip in case the battery dies completely before it could be replaced. Many thanks!!

@cfg7777 Месяц назад

I have a 22 Crosstrek. I always wondered if a message would appear if the battery got low. It turns out it does. Time to replace.

@kellye9129 Год назад

Thank you SO MUCH for this....especially loved the bonus tip at the end!! Now I know how to start my car if my key fob battery dies on me! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

@hovelfrog Год назад

Thanks. When I first saw "access key battery low" I assumed it would be a take to the dealer and pay $250 kind of thing.

@realmorgan3075 2 года назад

Works with CR2025 batteries too but probably wont last as long. Not a problem when a 3 pack costs a dollar from the 99cent store

@flowstatenata 11 месяцев назад

thanks for that tip at the end. I seriously thought my car would die if I didn't replace the battery. I was on a long road trip when I started getting the warning and also I wonder how long I have until the battery actually dies.

@ishmael7431 11 месяцев назад

Very VERY helpful. It gave me the visual I needed to get the battery replaced. Thanks.

@georgesealy4706 2 года назад

Thanks. Great video. I just changed out the battery successfully. YAY!

@air4334 2 года назад

same with me.....I did it myself...What GLORY !!!!!!! THANKS :)))

@jenjenny79 Год назад

I've watched a few different videos on this as I forget how to do it each time the battery needs to be replace and this video is the best one I've seen. I especially like all the tips throughout the video about what not to do and the one at the end about how to start the car even if the battery has died. Excellent video! Thank you!

@JCRLives Год назад

Just replaced the battery without breaking anything because of your video. Thank you!

@stephenpagliaro7063 Год назад

thanks, perfect, also appreciated the tip at the end, since my car send the batter was low while I was out and about and I worried it might die!

@Siper2 Год назад

Perfect! Thank you sir, took me all of 3 minutes. Much appreciated.

@MichaelCohen-ob9nn Год назад

Thanks for the helpful video. I especially liked the outtake - reminded me of my dog.

@annesorrentino405 Год назад

Excellent! Thank you for the VERY clear explanation, video and bonus tip to start the car if the battery gets too low!

@bamchap3700 8 месяцев назад

Ha. I set my alarm off too. And my dog barked at it. Then he barked at your video once I got to the end.

@kimberleykraft3431 2 года назад

Thank you so much for saving me money and time! And, YES listen for the hint at the end!

@adamdesombre7480 2 года назад

Thank you for the concise instructions with perfect close up photography of the key fob device. Made the battery changing operation quick and painless! Though I did set off the alarm as well…. :)

@danbeggs5961 6 месяцев назад

We set off the car alarm before we got to the end, where you had done it. Same reaction from the dogs!

@Bimp_Lizkit 2 года назад

That keyless entry/dead battery trick was GOLD! Thank you.

@genehulsey2673 Год назад

New owner. Couple questions on keyless entry 1. What pedal are talking about? I am assuming break? 2. Which button on your key fob are pressing?

@gastude 2 года назад

PERFET video!!! Able to replace my battery without any issues!

@templebethtorahofmelvillen4654 8 месяцев назад

Awesome! Even I could do this! 😹😹😹 Great instructions.

@LarissaStephensArt 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this video, Subaru told me it would be $400 to replace my key fob and reprogram it. But I already had this type of battery on hand, this saved me so much money. I really appreciate it.

@nono0nopeno Год назад

$400 ??!!!??!!! Now that is criminal

@hovelfrog Год назад

@@nono0nopeno I'm actually pleasantly shocked that Subaru didn't set it up so that you can't change the battery yourself and have to pay the dealer hundreds of dollars when the battery runs low. Guess I shouldn't be giving them any ideas.

@captain_brandolive 9 месяцев назад

thank you for how to replace the battery and the nice tip and the laugh at the end great video 🎉

@annhottovy2736 2 года назад

This was so helpful! Thanks, now I need a video showing how to get the new battery out of the packaging!

@AlejandraGrande 11 месяцев назад

Thank you! Done! Love the Pro Tip on how to start when battery is dead 👍

@janicewhitaker3437 2 года назад

This was awesome! So much better than another video. Simple, Easy, Fast, Cheap! Thank you!

@KimSchwalb-q3j Год назад

Thank you - very helpful video, really appreciate it!!!

@drronnizorn9552 Месяц назад

Great video. Perfect step by step explanation 👍

@philcurtis314 Год назад

So much easier than I thought. Thank you so much for the video!!

@Sonderonyt Год назад

Thank you so much! Excellent video! It helped us out a lot!

@ronf28 11 месяцев назад

Great! Took me 2min! As quick as the narrated video!

@mikeydan 8 месяцев назад

great video, well presented and I got what I needed. thank you.

@genearoth3970 2 года назад

Thankyou , Your Video Was Very Helpfull !!

@elizabethsoles2859 Год назад

I used this video to change my battery today! Thank you!

@wrxpilot Год назад

Excellent. Worked perfectly, thank you!!

@bills1578 Год назад

Thank you so much for this awesome helpful video

@ginnymiller2448 2 года назад

Thank you for this video. Watching somebody do it is a lot easier than trying to follow the directions in the owners manual. Subaru kept nagging for a new key fob battery and it was driving me nuts.

@calebdegrenier 3 года назад

Perfect how to. Thank you. And the emergency use method was news to me too!

@TaylorS89 2 года назад

Thanks brother. Great RU-vid video. To the point.

@queenpestiness6988 3 года назад

i set my alarm off as soon as i put mine together too! nice loud surprise hahahaa. thanks for this video it was super helpful and got right to the point.

@audreystorer5935 6 месяцев назад

I’m trying to get my key out and it won’t budge.. the button will push down but the actual key won’t come out. Any suggestions?

@audreystorer5935 6 месяцев назад

Nevermind, I just had to do some twisting. It came out without a problem after that!

@patronstarcraft 2 года назад

Easy to follow instructions, no risk of damage. Thank you kindly.

@dgcuff 2 года назад

Thanks! Other similar videos are vague about how to separate the fob, and left me frustrated. Yours was as clear as air, and had the bonus trick.

@CarsSimplified Год назад

Glad it cleared things up, and thanks!

@osoric 3 года назад

Thank you for this video! Instructions were easy to follow, and more importantly they worked.

@visualmars Год назад

Thanks! I'm especially pleased with the tip at the end - just one less thing to worry about.

@CarsSimplified Год назад

Indeed, it definitely took the stress off when I was on a trip and the battery in the key I brought started getting low. Thanks!

@planeandsimplexplained Год назад

Thanks! Much appreciated info

@davemcguigan218 3 года назад

Good info as usual. I have the premium model which has the key. In the head of the key is the battery. Back in August I was in Walmart and wanted to get a spare battery and of course they did not have it. Some time I will go to Lowe's and get a spare battery. It looks like according to the manual it may be easier to replace it's battery compared to your key fob set up.