Secret Subaru Pin Code Access

[@alexpmo]

I forgot to mention when putting your key fob in sleep mode, you can simply wake it up by clicking any button on the key fob. You’ll need your key fob to be awake to start the car.

[@717dash_cam]

Actually, you shouldn't need to even re-enable the proxy sensor to start the car. Foot on the brake, hold it up to the start button, the car will 'strum' and you can press the button as normal. The fob has an RFID tag inside, which is how you would start the car with a dead fob battery. At least that's how it worked on my 16 Legacy 2.5 Limited and 19 Forester. The process for disabling proxy is different though, so it could have changed; Therefore I will be trying this on my 22 Legacy XT Limited.

[@alexpmo]

@@717dash_cam yep, you can do that too! That’s a good way to start your car with the key on sleep mode or if the key fob battery is dead.

[@brentfulton5209]

@@alexpmo Does the 2020 Subaru Forester have this feature? I'm looking at a pre-owned one at my local lot... its a 2020 forester Limited..

[@alexpmo]

@@brentfulton5209 yep, it works on 2020 also!

[@brentfulton5209]

@@alexpmo I stopped by the local lot and it doesn't have that extra button on the tailgate like the ride in your video does.... So I guess it doesn't work with this forester..

[@katherinejohnson5633]

You just helped us with our autistic child - if he gets separated from us he can always get back in the car to wait for us. The rule is for him to return to the car. This is a huge help!! He quickly learned the code and this tip is such a life saver!

[@alexpmo]

So cool! So many unique ways to use this feature!

[@tarzansingh8436]

Wow. Unbelievable how a seemingly not so useful feature can mean so huge for some folks.

[@phillyarchdad]

Just bought a 2024 Crosstrek and seeing that the “Get Started’ guide is 160 pages, I am especially grateful for your videos - thank you!

[@kaana_ka_Yesu]

That is my dream car. Congratulations

[@edwardtan8998]

1. Hold down the "Lock" button on the key fob and simultaneously press the PIN entry button located on the beside the back license plate on the trunk door until the car emits a beep sound. This action activates the PIN setup mode. 2. Press the "Unlock" button on the key fob. You now have 30 seconds to complete the PIN setup process. 3. To set the first digit of your PIN, press the PIN entry button the desired number of times, then stop. The car will emit a beep to confirm that the number has been registered. Repeat this step for each subsequent digit of your PIN, clicking the PIN entry button the appropriate number of times for each digit. 4. Once you have entered all five digits of your PIN, the car will start beeping continuously. This indicates that the PIN has been successfully set. 5. To unlock the car using the PIN, simply use the PIN entry button by entering the digits of your PIN using the same procedure you used during setup.

[@AnginKeras]

Do you press 10 times to enter number '0'?

[@davidbrianfaulkner]

Button on the "driver's door"? What are you talking about?

[@theBoss-cn6qv]

@@davidbrianfaulkneryes, what button on the door?

[@ecurbnosrub]

Your step 4 is incomplete. When you get the continuous beep you have to input all five digits of the PIN again (in other words, repeat step 3). THEN the car will unlock and your PIN is set.

[@klockdesigns89]

Alex, I want to thank you for this, because it saved my butt! I left my keys in my 2013 Forrester premium, and when I remote started my car through my phone, it locked my keys inside! Because I saw your video and previously set up my secret pin code, I was able to retrieve my keys with no issue. 👍🏻

[@AdamBoltGoldCoast]

This one function has sold me on the Outback. I live in Australia and this vehicle is perfect for me when I go to the beach, snorkeling, kayaking, and hiking. Being able to deactivate and leave the key fob in the car, and use a pin code to get back in, will save my worry of my keys getting lost, or getting wet when doing those activities. 👍 Another MASSIVE plus for me, which I think you should talk about if you haven't already done so, is how the seats can fold down flat right through from the front passenger seat, to the rear of the car. Every other car I have folded the seats down in have always had the front seat fold down on top of the rear seat when folded down. The Outback seat can be moved forward enough that once the head rests are taken out, the front seat can be folded down flush with the rear folded seat, making an almost perfectly flat tray from front to back. It makes this vehicle perfect for doing an overnight camp in as well. And being able to deactivate the key fob also means I can lock myself in the car if camping over night inside the car without the worry of someone opening the car while I am in it.

[@JasonISF]

We've had our (Aussie) Outback touring in beautiful pearl white for a few weeks now and got to test it on some light off road tracks yesterday, it handled them impressively and can say that X mode does work well, even with wheels off the ground!

[@heatherklockcarlson]

Great points and tips!!!! Thank you

[@nicholashoffman307]

You just saved me from worrying about leaving my key stashed on the beach while surfing; therefore you may have saved my vehicle from being stolen! You rock man, thanks!

[@alexpmo]

Happy to help! It's a neat feature to have

[@whsot]

@@alexpmoAlex I set the PIN fine but struggling to lock the car with the keys in it despite the sleep mode technique. Any tips?

[@Xyler89]

@@whsot yes I would also like to know.

[@Xyler89]

@@whsot OK I got it. Tested on my 2018 Crosstrek, but should be the same on others. After pin was set up follow these steps. 1. While all but the driver door is closed, put key fob in sleep mode, and place it inside the car. 2. Press the lock button inside the driver door, all doors should lock. 3. Pull out the door handle while closing the door, this should keep all doors locked while closing the door. Done. Go catch a wave. To unlock, use the pin, pausing between digits, listening to the beeps. It will open up like magic.

[@jamit500]

Does it keep this pin setting or do you have to set it each time you want to do this? @@Xyler89

[@InTheMoodForBudgeting]

I bought a 2022 Outback today and I asked the dealer if they had the pin code access on this one. Three different men there didn't know (the fourth said he remembered hearing something about it but didn't know how to do it). One said... "we're hiring" lol Thanks for the information.

[@ali57555]

This worked for my 2022 legacy. Just a note, there were no secret button, just used the one for opening the trunk. Thank you very much.

[@roadallowance]

I use a Faraday pouch for the fob and put it in the trunk of my 2015 Legacy when i park at the airport for several days. When I return, i enter the the code. The doors unlock and I use the trunk switch to open it and take out the fob and the pouch . It's the same pouch that keeps the fob signal suppressed from thieves at home. Amazon has a good selection of pouches. i don't like putting the fob to sleep.

[@danielboudreau6067]

Programing the pin code is a prerequisite for disabling the keyless access. You can turn off your key fob. No need for a pouch. Everything is well described in manual.

[@locoid1]

This works for my 2016 Subaru Outback as well. Not exactly same procedures but it works similar like this. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@ireton3]

Perfect. I have a '21 Forester and I'm a trail runner and have been carrying along the bulky fob on my runs. Now I know!

[@patelh47]

I was just going to ask if this works for the 2022 forester but it seems like it will! :) thanks!

[@janjensen4417]

Thank you Alex, for us old timers who moved from a 2003 manual shift Toyota Celica to 2021 Outback XT was a major “technology shock”. Your videos are easy to follow and fun. Now I am lovin’ my Outback!! BTW I still love driving my Yellow Celica, too! jj

[@alexpmo]

Glad to help! Thanks Jan!

[@JackMeyHoffer562]

Scotty is that you?? 😂

[@patricklundquist9869]

Old Timer? 2003? I miss my '76 Celica fastback and speed shifting that thing while power sliding through turns. Now that's an old timer. It had a tendency to body roll and understeer. My Subaru corners waaay better than that Celica ever did. Stays nice and flat and that all-wheel-drive just zips through the turns without any screeching tires.

[@theaberrantdon]

​@@patricklundquist9869lol, you should have seen the look on the salesman's face when I turned his outback sideways in a poweslide during a test drive to see how it breaks traction.

[@patricklundquist9869]

@@theaberrantdon I've given salesmen white knuckle rides but that tops anything I've done. Now that I think of it, I wouldn't even know how to correct an all-wheel drive vehicle in a slide. Maybe Alex can give us a demo?...

[@BarbGonzalez]

OMG! A billion thanks!!! Wish I'd seen this when you first posted. Locked keys, phone everything in the car and we were 17 miles from anywhere. Subaru couldn't unlock it because there was no signal where the car was. This would have save me and now it will. Also, I wanted to store a key in my roof box but it kept unlocking the car. I am forever grateful. You have a new subscriber!

[@kippywylie]

I go surfing several times a week and cannot of course get water on the key fob. With older cars I'd simply put my old style keys in the rocket box but last week I purchased a 2024 Outback Limited and I can't do that so I actually was putting it under a rock 40 feet from the car. So I hope to become skilled at this task. Is it required that I deactivate the fob prior to locking the car? And I thought Subaru had a feature preventing you from licking the fob inside?

[@robbiewilson157]

a poster above bought a 'faraday pouch' that blocks the signal from getting out of it- fob wont communicate with the car when it is inside of the pouch!

[@kippywylie]

@@robbiewilson157 Yes. My Subaru dealer gave me this as a gift after my first weekend with my 2024 Limited. I went surfing and there was no place I could think of to hide-a-key and resorted to placing it in some bushes 20 feet from the car. Now with the pouch problem solved

[@klockdesigns89]

Thanks Alex! This saved my butt! Accidentally left my keys in my forester the other day and when I remote started it from the app, it locked my fob in the car. Had I not programmed the PIN code, I would have been sunk!

[@charlestaricska8652]

couldn't you unlock from the app also?

[@cassandravilla531]

@@charlestaricska8652fr😂 my question too also didn’t the car beep at you for leaving the key in the car?

[@leonardnoiles5493]

@@cassandravilla531 I thought the Key fob had to be deactivated for the code to work ...

[@ali57555]

This is a summary if anyone need it 1. unlock the car 2. click and hold the lock button on the key + trunk button 3. car start beeping, click unlock on key 4. enter 5 digit pin, after each digit the car will beep once 5. after entering the pin, the car will start beeping again 6. enter the pin again (wait for car to conform with a beep after each digit) 7. If you hear the car unlocks, this mean you were successful Putting the key into sleep mode: 1. click and hold the lock button on the key 2. click the unlock twice 3. release the lock button

[@alexpmo]

The touch screen updates should be available for the 2020-2022 via software patch. Not sure on the wireless charging though

[@latrellegibson2857]

Yes, this works for the Legacy as well, I own a 2015 and I've had this programmed since new. When my vehicle was in the shop once, I needed to get something and the shop didn't have the key readily available, so I told them not to worry, I don't need it, and opened the doors from the trunk. They just stood there in shock...LOL...Told me I need to work there and show them how to do that

[@alexpmo]

Thanks for the insight! It’s amazing how many people are unaware this exists. Although, that’s part of the fun in it!

[@charlestownbaptist]

I have a 2019 Ascent and it works on it

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

Ahhh, that makes me hopeful it'll work on the 2014 Forester XT I'm buying this weekend🤞👍

[@robschaffer2189]

This was a great tutorial. I sat for close to an hour trying to set this on our '22. The instructions in the manual are a bit ambiguous - and because of the lockdowns and lack of staff no one at my local dealership could help. Thank you!

[@alexpmo]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching

[@DrgnMage2536]

Wish I had seen this video two weeks ago, when I did a mud run. My 2019 Forester has this feature, but never set it up. Seemed really complicated. You made it very simple. Thank you. Next mud run, I won't have to carry the key fob.

[@alexpmo]

thanks! glad you found it helpful

[@teresaluzier6543]

Just did this with my 2015 Outback limited. Thanks for all your videos. Love what am learning about my car. I bought it used and am about ready to pass it to my 16 year old son and get my next Outback.

[@ianpond7720]

Excellent! Just did this and am relieved to have the option. I took my keys in a dry bag on the river twice last week and was worried something would go wrong. Not again.

[@muskadobbit]

Thanks, Alex. Certainly much easier to understand your explanation and demonstration than the description in the manual.

[@VickiRichards]

I am one of the 90% that didn't know about this feature! I could have used this a couple of weeks ago when my car just decided to lock up on me (not sure why). My friend showed me about the hidden key in the key fob and that saved me. This little PIN trick could be a life saver at some point. Thanks!

[@alexpmo]

Now you know! Glad you found out about it.

[@ronamacy7387]

Does the pin trick work on non-power liftbacks? I have a 2023 Crosstrek

[@riptide7594]

@@ronamacy7387 yes it does i have an impreza that doesn’t have the power gate and it works wonderfully

[@joycegriesing3248]

I just recently bought an 2016 Subaru Outback Limited automatic which I love. Since 1991 I have had Subaru's. I just recently came upon your KZbin videos which are most helpful so I thank you very much for showing us these hacks. Keep up the great work!!

[@itstherecit17]

Is the pin code option on your 2016? We have a 2016 Limited 4 cylinder model and it would be great if ours does.

[@thatlindgirlinutah5829]

I just bought my first Subaru on Saturday. It's a new 2021 Forester. I've been watching your videos to help me figure out all the hidden gems on my car. I didn't even know the Subaru logo on my fobs had a purpose until I watched this video.🤦 My last car was a 2001 Toyota Corolla that had a cassette player and radio. LOL Needless to say my mind is mush with the overload of things I'm learning about my new car! 😬

[@alexpmo]

It happens to a lot of people! I've had people go from thinking their key fob was broken to now realizing they were hitting the unlock button instead of lock lol

[@thatlindgirlinutah5829]

@@alexpmo My best friend and her hubby have a 2017 Outback and they weren't aware of all the different things their car could do until I told them to watch your videos. They know not all of the newest and coolest things apply to their car tho. BTW- don't fully open a moonroof when it's 40°f outside and you're doing 75mph down the road. The inside of my car went from comfortable to North Pole cold in 2.7 seconds flat as soon as the glass slid back! I just had to see how my Forester handled with it wide open. Definitely felt the drag on the aerodynamics! Ah, but what a blast tho!😁🥶

[@alexpmo]

@@thatlindgirlinutah5829 thanks for sharing my channel with them! Oh no! I’ll have to remember that if I want to play a game of freeze out with other people in the car 😂

[@fishrowe420]

My Ferd had a key pad and I always thought that was the smartest thing. Every car should have something like this.

[@skepticsr_us]

I think you mean FORD?

[@markbeedy6041]

Hey Alex- Thanks for all of the videos that you are making. I just bought a 2023 Forester touring and I'm perplexed by all of the gadgetry inside and out. Your videos help me to understand what I need to know about my car. My Forester is by far the nicest car that I have ever owned and I want to get the most out of it by understanding what it can do. Thank you for the hard work that you do to make these videos. It is much appreciated.

[@kimbo500]

I'm in the exact same boat @markbeedy6041! 😉 I couldn't believe it when I saw all the manuals in the glove compartment! I am more a 'visual learner' vs reading everything - so I really appreciate the videos. I had my last car 16 yrs (not a Subaru). I wasn't haven't problems with it - but I'm moving to northern MN this summer (from FL)....and just felt it was time. I do want to get the most out of my car - but I am a bit overwhelmed with all the gadgets - 'bells & whistles'. I've always stuck to the basics, but I can already tell that I do like the features I have learned about so far on this '23 Forester Limited!! I'm going to my class thing at the dealership in a couple weeks, did you attend one near you? I'm hoping it will be helpful as well!! ENJOY your new car!! 👍

[@lolb4udie]

This is going to be really useful for me. I'm in the Army, and I hate having to have keys on me or leaving them somewhere while doing morning physical training. Now I don't have to worry about leaving my key locked inside my Forester.

[@markc1717]

What is the procedure if you mess up tapping in the pin code? Wait 1,2,3 minutes to restart or ?? Love your videos Alex! Keep em coming. Thanks!

[@Staack117]

For me, I locked it with the fob and started over.

[@StephenBrunmeier]

This video was great bc I do a lotta stuff where I don't want that fob around. Alex calls attention to the beep that you get when you're setting up the code in your garage. But under "normal" conditions I rarely hear the beep in a parking lot. And the normal timing of a pause between entering the 5 numbers, like Alex does, works EVERY Time. PRO TIP: if you don't put the fob in sleep mode (by mistake/thought you did but you didn't) and you return and start entering the PIN the beeper will beep continuously on each press of the button if you can hear it. SOLUTION: Try the hatch first. Then enter the PIN if it doesn't release. For what it's worth.

[@simev500]

Most will tend to use lower count digits for code because of that single button input and that will likely make more prone to easier to get the code.

[@bethchaplin2023]

If you only use 1, 2 and 3, a 5 digit code still has 243 possibilities.

[@michaelching5692]

Fantastic help for this great feature! Thank you! 👏👏👏

[@CHERYLMALONEY]

Thanks Alex, I'm sure I will have to watch this a couple of times to get it set up but you sure do make it easy. I appreciate the complete level of detail you provide in your videos!

[@alexpmo]

Thank you Cheryl!

[@BicMichuM]

​@@alexpmo but thought they dont lock when the keys are inside?

[@mrphatmunkeyspew6969]

@@BicMichuM yeah I can't get my 2021 outback to lock with the keys inside?

[@louisabdnour4850]

@@mrphatmunkeyspew6969 Yep, same here.

[@mrphatmunkeyspew6969]

@@louisabdnour4850 Worked it out.

[@raedwulf61]

I've been driving Toyotas for years, but just several days ago bought a 2013 Outback as several recommended such. So far, so good. Nice.

[@leonardomadriz8033]

Did work on my Subaru Forester Sport 2019 😉. Thank you so much for your tips 👍

[@bart3531]

New 2024 Outback owner and these videos are just amazing and everything I never learned from my dealership. My dealership also recommened watching Alex's videos! Thanks Alex.

[@gretroman8235]

I wish my dealership had been as helpful. Just handed me keys after car was prepped. So long. Questions at 6 month service. "Info in manual". A few videos with lots of extraneous unnecessary accessories to purchase shown in waiting room for service. Should show these videos instead.

[@michaelgeorge3092]

Thank you. very easy to understand. its amazing how many dealer salesmen, advisors dont know about this feature

[@alexpmo]

Thanks Michael! I actually never knew about this feature until this year. But I've only been selling Subaru for about a year and a half.

[@TecMatt.]

Exactly I just bought a 2022 and my salesperson said it did not have this... And it does. And this video is way easier to learn how to do it than reading the manual

[@Soltech144]

I’m blown away! I have a 2016 Outback Limited Edition and I absolutely love her! Never looked back after I switched from a Lexus! I actually have to change my headlights and fog light bulbs tomorrow!

[@michaelalmoney4531]

Thanks Alex, your video helped me set pin on my new 2022 Impreza Limited. The manual was very confusing, telling you to enter a pin but not how. Also, thanks for showing how to sleep the key fob, my salesman told me I’d be able to set a pin for entry but I’d have to put my key in an rfd box to lock it in the car.

[@sunnybambooflute]

congrats on your Impreza Limited, how is the price?

[@pedrolanza4318]

I have a 2020 Impreza and this code works. I use my car for work and I use the tailgate numerous times a day. Thank you

[@purocrema9726]

After making a mistake and setting the code for locking instead of unlocking, how to erase it and start all over again?

[@journeyon1983]

My wife has a 2017 Subaru Forester and I don't believe this feature existed back then. Of course, I'll check tomorrow for that button first. The key has three buttons on it. Lock, unlock and open tailgate. Your key fob looks different than the one my wife has. Thanks for sharing this video secret. Update: Nope, no buttons back there at all.

[@DM-qe3ci]

Hi Alex, thank you for the great tutorial I just took my 23 Forester home. I do a lot of outdoor activities which don't necessitate carrying a large key fob. Thanks again for the tutorial and the added feature of disabling the key fob I was wondering about that especially re-enabling it

[@jedicazador]

Went from a 04 dodge Cummins 2500 to a 2023 OBW, every time I get in my OBW I smile and learn something new about it! I really didn’t know any features from my sales person, the service department guy showed me some cool stuff about the tailgate sensor, your channel and the info you put out should be standard knowledge for Subaru dealers across the board. I hope Bachman really treats you well and keeps encouraging you to put more knowledge out there, I’ll prob make the trip to purchase my next Subaru from ya as well! Thanks again!

[@diezelpwr1202]

Bro! I just got rid of my 07 Dodge 2500 6.7 Cummins for an outback too! Haha

[@nicoleworkman3142]

Love subaru more and more.

[@DowntownLeroyBrown]

Can confirm it works on my 2016 Legacy that I’ve had since Dec 2015 and am just now learning this in Aug 2024 😳🤯

[@HongHongQQuang]

This is helpful. Thank you, Alex! Could you please show us how to remove the PIN? And, what if I want to set up a new PIN? Thank you in advance!

[@PammyGordon-pp4xj]

for my 2017 Outback, the manual says that putting in a code of 22222 will delete the previous code. You do not have to delete it if you want to enter a new code, just follow the steps to add a new one..

[@janastevens4312]

We just bought a 2024 Outback Onyx. Will pick it up next week. I have been watching and saving ALL your videos ! VERY useful !

[@katyley5095]

Can you change the pin if you forget? Thanks for doing these videos, you explain it better then the tech I had.

[@はーふとーん]

I am Japanese. My 2003 outback also has this feature. It is 4 digits. Probably before that.

[@alexpmo]

oh, that's interesting. I didn't expect to see a car from 2003 with this feature. Good to know, thanks!

[@paulhagen546]

I just got a 2020 Forester from a friend who can no longer drive. It has a TON of features not found on my old 2013 Impreza. Your videos have answered SO many questions - many of which I didn't know enough to ask! Yeah, I know that the answers are all in the manual - somewhere - but I didn't feel like taking a week to find them. Please keep up the good work!

[@MrBugdocky]

Thanks Alex! I just did this and it's awesome. I really wish that I did this last week BEFORE I locked my key fob and my cell phone in my Crosstrek. I have found your videos to be extremely helpful in understanding my new car.

[@alexpmo]

Sorry to hear about that! Glad you got it figured out now though.

[@marygrundeen6066]

I’ve had my Subi for 3 years! And you taught me so much just now. Mind blown.

[@TyJoyZee]

If you have the My Subaru app on your phone, you can unlock the car with that as well; with only a 4 digit pin. That's what I use with my '16 Forester. My '22 Outback doesn't arrive until mid January.

[@alexpmo]

Yep, you can also use the my Subaru app to unlock

[@saraaronzon4562]

Did it take very long from beginning to end. Did you order the vehicle. Some dealerships here don't have any vehicles. They say to pick what you like but it's not an order. Plus a deposit. If they get a vehicle with what we like they will call us.

[@rickam4]

Would've never figured this out without your video. Ive watched quite a few of these kinds of videos and never saw anything about this. Thanks so much!

[@wwilliams1358]

Love these hidden features! I have a 2020, and knew the 5 secrets you posted, but I did not know about this PIN secret. Is there a way to reset the PIN should I sell the car and the new owner wanting to put in their code? Does a new code just over-ride the old code? Thanks for sharing, now how do I get my 2020 to run on E85?

[@porda9421]

I did programmed my 5 pin code and noticed that the trunk, gas tank and the passenger side door only unlock which is good enough. Thanks Alex!

[@Heretic10001]

Leaving keys in the car while hiking or doing anything else is just asking for trouble. Thieves break windows, and now they have the key and can take the car. Your name and perhaps address is on something in the car, whether it’s the registration or something else you left in there, now they know where you live and probably have access to your house via the garage door opener or a house key on the key ring. Don’t make things easy for thieves!

[@scottkimball742]

Works great for surfing.

[@clarkclan9590]

I had no idea this was a thing and now I'm all about it, Imma go hiking just to use the feature. thanks mate.

[@lunacadence6050]

Thank you! You are such a great teacher!

[@alexpmo]

Thanks Pamela!

[@johndtaylor2]

As always great information. This video is well edited to clearly hear the beeps.

[@jeffstone28]

Hi Alex. I have a 22 Outback Premium and it came with the usual two key fobs. Do you think it's a good idea to put my spare key fob in sleep mode to extend its battery life while it sits in my dresser drawer? Also, do you think it's good to switch out the two key fobs occasionally to balance their battery life over time? Thanks, and by the way, I have been happy with the 2.5 engine around home in Eastern Massachusetts and driving to the mountains of New Hampshire for hiking occasionally. Good luck with your 23!

[@DirectorDavoPaul]

Going surfing alone, first time in years! This saved me dude! Shaka! Aloha from Kauai!

[@alloxylon]

Why didn't Subaru position the beeper at the back where the button is used?

[@alexpmo]

That’s a great question. That would make things so much easier!

[@edanxkr]

@@alexpmo it is because the beep is for other things, not this feature, which almost no one will use because it is super tedious to make/use a tough pin.

[@MrMomo0529]

Thank you Alex. It works just fine on my 2020 Legacy Touring but don’t depend on the manual because it doesn’t explain. The legacy doesn’t have the extra button like the Outback. The same button that opens the trunk is the same that does the pin code, the secret is once you put it in pin code mood the button doesn’t respond to the trunk opener and only respond to the key pad but does the same thing. Note on the Legacy you have to hold down the lock button and click the unlock button twice to disable the key and using the same method to enable it. Hope that helps Legacy owners. Thanks for the video.

[@sub_n_it3697]

I can confirm that this works on 15-19 outback and my 18 WRX. All Limited model

[@alexpmo]

Thanks for checking!

[@Staack117]

Anytime I forget the procedure for entering a new code, I pull this video up - thanks a bunch!

[@Esspppiia]

This video worked for me on my 2023 Forestor. THANK YOU!

[@bob336nc]

This could have been a 2 minute video. Just get to the point.

[@BruceCameron-s1j]

Great feature and excellent video. One question: If you replace the car battery, do you have to reset the pin code?

[@artschulte1897]

Alexi learn something new about my Subaru 2017 every time I watch one of your videos great explanations and demonstrations

[@bobbiecole3153]

I’ve had my Crosstreck for 4 years this month and never knew this. I’m excited to try this tomorrow! Thank you.

[@fredclements5474]

my dad used to have a legacy, the grip was incredible but it had the heaviest clutch in the world i think i was a 2007

[@ramehrer]

You are a genius! Thanks so much. Now I have to figure out how to get back to your feed

[@debbyusher6693]

THAT'S AWESOME!!! Surely do appreciate showing us all the unique features we've paid for! Amazing vehicles!!!

[@minombreesmuerte]

Confirmed, works on Legacy! There isn’t a separate button like the Outback in your video however you just press the same button that opens trunk in Legacy.

[@tarzansingh8436]

Always wondered what that little button was for. Sir, u r a genius

[@jbergonz4322]

Watch out! I have been using this feature for years and it has always been fantastic. However, I had a flat battery and the code was erased so I got locked out of the car with the keys inside... Bear in mind that you will have to reset your code after a battery change!!

[@lorachaney7613]

My 2019 Subaru Forester has it on it. Thanks for this how to video.

[@markshatto8699]

Just saw a few of your videos with secret codes. Very helpful and surprised dealership didn't take the time to show you these hacks. Salesman didn't even know how to unlock the hatch!BTW, none of this is helpful when your Subaru group 25 underrated battery goes dead. Common problem with the 2019-23 Outbacks and others.Class Action settlement happened last year. Look it up, it'so on KZbin land. You'll be shocked!

[@jamesrobertson4035]

I've had a pin for a while, but this is the first time I've tried the sleep feature. I have my Subaru Ascent key sleeping in my vehicle as I am out and about today to see... TOP GUN- MAVERICK! The first one "made" me join the Navy & have a 20 year career. Don't know what THIS one will do, but I suspect the movie will be epic! ❤🇺🇲❤🇺🇲

[@toddmarshall5387]

Alex love all your videos,just purchased a 2022 outback touring. I’m wondering do you have any kind of new owners tutorial video? Or a compilation of videos that would help someone who is completely overwhelmed ? Unfortunately I did not purchase this at a Subaru dealer so was handed the keys and was overwhelmed just trying to drive home!! Thanks again Todd

[@alexpmo]

Hey Todd! Thank you for watching. Here's an Outback playlist I made that you should find helpful. A lot of my videos contain info on the 2020-2025 Outbacks. Let me know if you have any questions! kzbin.info/aero/PLzQPqxddF5qaU78D5h6JDeeqrE5DkYWWD&si=IhEuLnHEO0dB43k5

[@reljoy]

I'm in Australia, I was trying to follow the instructions in my Forester manual and it wouldn't work (they are wrong) . Followed your video and it did work. Thanks.

[@krlowther]

I have this programmed on my 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring.

[@michaelgeorge3092]

Alex, watching another video without powered tailgate, presented another set of instructions: 1. to deacitave tailgate sensor by using unlock button and unused tailgate button. the dealer guy also mentioned different steps needed to put remote into sleep and to reawaken. yours and his were both newer outbacks. just need to reconfirm steps for your particular vehicle with O/M

[@kennethbreitkreuz858]

I tried this on my 2022 Legacy, and it worked like a charm. Thanks!

[@damienkent7973]

This worked on my 2020 Outback 3.6R in Australia. I'm sure this amazing tip will come in handy in the future.

[@duck9191]

My f150 has the key pad entry on the door that we use all the time, my wife will be happy to hear this is available on her new forester. I hate taking my keys with me fishing, not cheap if you end up in the water.

[@margovazquez3337]

Hello Alex..I just got me a 2021 forester and I don't know how to open the tail gate with the remote control , thank you for your videos they're very helpful.

[@vanessastephen3222]

Forester 2022. Thank you, this saved me when the instruction manual for Forester 2022 had a mistake in it. In the Subaru manual for the second thing you do (step 4) it says to press unlock "until" you hear a chirp sound instead of "to stop" the chirp, sound which had me beat!

[@wanosgurl3548]

To answer your question this worked perfectly on my 2019 Subuaru Ascent thank you very helpful

[@TecMatt.]

I just purchased a 2022 limited outback. I even asked about this function specifically because I remembered seeing this video when I was looking up things about my 2015. He told me that the older ones have it but they were phasing it out. So I just went out there just now. Tried it. And guess what. It worked! Don't know why he said my 2022 limited did not.... Oh and your explanation on how to program the code much easier than trying to read the manual

[@alexpmo]

Happy to hear you were able to get it work on your new one! This is probably one of the most underrated features modern subarus have because not many know about it!

[@patricklundquist9869]

Tried it on both our Subarus. Works like a champ. Thanks for this video.

[@LukeAMcDowell]

Great video! I surf and have to hide my key around my car since I can’t take it in the water. Now I can just lock it inside when my Crosstrek arrives.

[@alexpmo]

Thanks! Just make sure you know your code well before you lock them inside.

[@Ampersand100]

@@alexpmo If the car doesn't 'detect' a fob that's inside the car, how do you lock the doors with the fob inside?

[@bettyeastman6060]

Thank you! This tip helps for running races and triathlons with less on hand, and when I have no cell service, or my cell battery dies. I have a 2024 Ascent and would appreciate tips on the ascent!

[@monsieurwaffle6221]

Life saver. ❤ Just set this up on my mother's car. Thank you

[@housco11]

Thanks, Alex. Very useful feature. It might be in the owners manual, but so many pages to get deep into it

[@JohnvanGurp]

Well I had no idea that this feature existed… My dealer certainly didn’t mention it… I’m going to try it out today. Thank you!

[@alexpmo]

Let me know how it goes!

[@Duhamal]

I don't know if its been said already but it goes back at least to 2018 as ours has the feature. Actually found your video when looking for how to program it.. lol

[@marcie1923]

My 09 Wrx recently got totaled and after my accident decided to purchase a 2022 outback. Since my Wrx didn’t have any of this new technology it’s awesome to learn about it before my outback arrives next month. Thank you very much for your detailed and informative videos!!

[@alexpmo]

You’re welcome! Congrats on the new Outback!

[@JonathanWrightZA]

So this also works on the 2018 Forester XS 😁 Still trying to figure out putting the FOB to sleep, since your method is not mentioned in the manual. Seems only possible to disable it, but then I don't know how to lock the doors except with the emergency key which defeats the purpose of the PIN access, which may just be designed for when you accidentally lock your key in the car on the 2018 model :/