Start Subaru with DEAD Key Fob Battery

[@richardpcrowe]

Wish that I had known about this earlier. It would have saved me a long walk and also a lot of problems. I didn't even know that the emergency key existed. Thank you!

[@davidewhite69]

the salesperson failed you. The emergency key was showed to me by my dealer

[@dka7873]

I just did all of this yesterday. Thank goodness I had my phone. I got all the steps googling and it worked perfectly.

[@KimofCoventry]

Just NOW learned how to do this in my husband's truck. We are 100's of miles away from home, in the woods! Have a slot under cup holder liner. Thank goodness for youtube! Immediately looked up for my beloved Subaru in case it happens to me. So much easier. Thank you!

[@iShootWild]

I am lost. What's "have a slot under cup holder liner"? What is it and what does it do?

[@chrisstarr4523]

Thank you so much for this video- I’m in the middle of nowhere New Mexico in a 2022 Forrester and both key fobs are dead.

[@alexpmo]

You're welcome!

[@lesleyoxendine5849]

Thank you SO much!! I was stuck out on a home visit (work) and my key fob was dead. I watched this video and was able to start my car.

[@joshbielski6185]

And tbh any video you make on any Subaru’s will be helping me out!!!

[@robhutcheson3127]

Brilliant. I started to worry I'd be stuck out in the cold in this parking lot... KZbin to the rescue. Thank you.

[@kimmieslovesme8327]

Thank you so much for this video. I am currently in a Subaru Outback loaner car while my car is in the shop. The key fob battery was getting low and when we tried to change it, the fob stop working completely. My car is a older model, a Ford 2006. I am so unfamiliar with these newer cars. We had lost all hope and I thought that I would be without a car for a few days while the dealership fixed the fob. I am so grateful for your video. Thanks again!!!

[@556suppressor]

Excellent information. Better to know this than getting towed or getting a ride to a store for a battery.

[@joshbielski6185]

Yo Alex. Love the channel man. Actually just started at a Subaru dealership as a delivery specialist and I can tell you your videos have helped me out. Would love to see some videos about differences of trim models for all Subaru’s and more over views of the other models you haven’t done yet. But again love the channel!!! Keep it up!!!

[@alexpmo]

Thanks for watching man! Happy to hear you're finding them helpful. I've had a few people request the same type of video so I'll work on that. I'll let you know once I post it!

[@joshbielski6185]

@@alexpmo awesome man I will keep supporting you!!! videos have been very helpful. I will be checking back everyday as I watch a lot of KZbin😂😂.

[@alexpmo]

@@joshbielski6185 I really appreciate that! I do the same. I can get stuck on here for hours lol

[@user-cw5hp3dt2t]

You are a lifesaver. Locked out, engine running, non-working key fob (must have inadvertently put in sleep mode). Yikes!!! Called Subaru svc and AAA - eta 90 min. Oh no!!! Daughter thought to Google, found your video, problem solved in minutes. XXOO!!!

[@terrigodmother]

Thankyou! I was out and about when my dash told me my fob had low battery. I was really nervous that after doing a few more stops I might not be able to start the engine to get home. This is a very reassuring hack!

[@BruTube]

Thanks! Was able to open my car with the "hidden" key. A lifesaver in frigid temperatures!

[@alexpmo]

Glad to help!

[@davidjohn9006]

Very helpful, as a recent owner of a Subaru 👍🏼 thanks

[@l.w.s2970]

Great videos! Just bought a Forester Premium w/RCTA/Bsm yesterday, and the sales guy didn’t have time to go over anything, so I’m finding your tutorials really helpful. I’d love to see tutorials on the safety systems. Ex: Is there something that makes a noise if you go over line? Or is there just the lane centering with cruise control? When/how does the braking kick in? Because it’s hard to test the safety features, I’d love a tutorial about each of them. Thanks again for spending the time doing this. You’re helping a lot of people

[@alexpmo]

Thanks for watching! I’m glad you’re finding them helpful. Yes, the lane keep assist will alert you visibly and audibly on the dash when you’re outside of the lines in the road. I’ll work on a video that covers the safety features and post it here as a reply to your comment once I finish it.

[@studiolezard]

Two questions: How did you turn off the alarm and how do you reactivate the fob?

[@jamespacheco825]

On the fob when next to car: Press any key button to reactivate the fob from sleep mode.

[@mford9029]

Repeat process standing only on left foot and using right hand

[@mrtwo206]

But i suppose the key fob's battery is dead , does it still works?@@jamespacheco825

[@VideoByPatrick]

It looked like he touched the door window button to turn off the alarm ? Come on, Alex, explain Turing off alarm, dude !

[@MeatyTofu]

yeah, it would be good to know how to turn off the alarm without a working key fob

[@douraidi20]

Alex, this happen to me when I bought my subaru and I changed the big battery but I noticed my key FOB battery was low and Ithank you for sharing this. This will help me next time.

[@herzeliedstein573]

Video starts at 1:45

[@bryantswift8290]

Thanks Alex, I just bought a new Subaru Outback, Yayy! Your videos have been a huge help in getting to know my car. Your information was also instrumental in my purchase decision to go with Subaru. Best regards, Bryant Swift

[@alexpmo]

Thank you Bryant! Enjoy your new Outback. Happy New Year!

[@mariag3048]

great advice! but how did you get the alarm to stop after you used the key to enter the car that nasty car alarm went off???

[@DolzzDesign]

Omg I had no idea there was a key inside my fob. You rock omg 😳

[@alexpmo]

Good to know if you're ever in a pinch!

[@jennmccann2536]

Thank you so much. I am trying to figure out how to work on three of us in the family being able to use the same Subaru without having three fobs. I think what you just showed is the secret. I will get Subaru keys made and leave the dead fob inside to start the car….. so excited to see if this works?!!!!! 🤔👍🏼

[@johneason6540]

Must be your touring edition, love the interior

[@achanMTL]

Thank you! You are a lifesaver! Saved my from a panic attack! 😊

[@barbarah5742]

Thank you. I have been working on my tech literacy for my newer Subie, and this was very helpful.

[@amitshah911]

Excellent. Had no idea about this feature..thanks for sharing this video

[@alexpmo]

I just learned about it recently also. Thanks for watching!

[@blue_0552]

@@alexpmo how do you take it off sleep mode

[@tjj5337]

That is why I bought the base model.. it’s an awesome old fashion key.

[@michaelmcghie]

Your a lifesaver Alex. Appreciate your assistance. Liked and subscribed ALL

[@IrvNation]

Bro you just saved me tons of stress.

[@ahunter400]

Thanks for saving me when I got stuck in a parking lot!

[@andreaweiss4084]

Awesome! Wish I'd known about this yesterday when it happened to me. One question I have for you is how did you get the alarm to stop after you used the key to enter the vehicle?

[@jamespacheco825]

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[@rosauracepeda9073]

Exactly! Had that question, too. You needed to have pointed that out more slowly, Alex please.

[@sommerjohnson9129]

This video saved me, thank you!!!!

[@dancetheaterofnewenglandvi7757]

That is so cool. I learned something new about my car!👍🏽

[@rickis.gerger1519]

This is great. How do you turn off the alarm in this situation??

[@rickis.gerger1519]

Ah. The answer is below. Previously asked and answered!!

[@alexpmo]

Hey Ricki! Just click the unlock button on the inside of the door handle to get it to shut off. If that doesn’t work for some reason, you can also hop inside the car and put your keyfob up to the push to start button. Then push the button in with the key to start it and deactive the alarm.

[@rickis.gerger1519]

@@alexpmo thanks so much!! Can the fob with the dead battery be used to start the car more than once?

[@alexpmo]

@@rickis.gerger1519 yep, it sure can!

[@akkijgd]

What would you recommend to find a replacement fob?

[@caseyamckeon]

Thank you so much for this video. I got so nervous when I couldn't get my car to open or start at night 😩

[@sistarjay]

Thank you for this! Just helped us start our car!!

[@sabrinasizemore9479]

Your videos are VERY HELPFUL! Thank you!😀

[@waynetuckson7909]

Great tips as always. This was a concern of mine with the keyless entry system. Do you recommend that 1) we change the battery ourselves on a regular basis, 2) regularly put the key fob in sleep mode to save battery life, and 3) if both keys are in the car at the same time can one be put in sleep mode and the car still locked? Thanks

[@kimberlywagner5371]

You are a lifesaver!!!

[@alexpmo]

Happy to help!

[@warrenwoodward247]

Great information. Thanks for all your information videos.

[@bobstacy4]

I wish I knew that trip last week. Thanks

[@blackbird693]

Thanks for that video!

[@poughquagpops3379]

Great job. I learned some valuable info.

[@ananda_miaoyin]

I have a 2020 Forester and the FOB battery died. Thank God the display instructs you to hold the FOB near the start ring....the display reads, "Hey, stupid. Do this!" Worked fine.

[@alexnoorollah9066]

I like to go surfing and take that key out and clip it into my bathing suit. Instead of having to put the fob in sleep mode, is there a way to leave that at home and just take the key? Is there a way to start the engine with just the key?

[@vanillabean3808]

I bet if you get a metal box that acts as a Faraday cage well enough then you wouldn't have to put in sleep mode? But also not the best solution either

[@serinawyman]

Thank you! I was able to start my car when the fob battery went dead.

[@coarsegoldkid]

WOW! these Subaru's have some crazy electronics. My wife's 2024 crosstrek has had battery dead issues 3 times in 6 months. I also needed it to be moved once but was stuck in Park. I could not find any way to get the shift lever into Neutral. Please show us how.

[@mrhalfstep]

Alex, how do you silence the alarm when the valet key sets it off?

[@alexpmo]

The only way that I can think of is to insert the key into the ignition to start the car and turn the alarm off. If you have push button start, starting the car will also shut this off.

[@mrhalfstep]

@@alexpmo I thought I saw you reach down to a button on the door, just as you were saying "of course the alarm will go off..." and then a quick scene cut and the alarm wasn't on any longer. I have push button start and for some reason, a few weeks ago, my keyless entry didn't work and my fob didn't work, so I used the key to get into my 2022 Outback and the alarm went off. I didn't understand why and I thought there was something wrong with the fob. Maybe all the junk in my pocket held a button down until the battery went dead, I just didn't know. Anyway, I thought I would have to use my key to start the car and silence the alarm, but of course, after several minutes of panic, looking in the dark for an ignition key slot while the alarm was blaring, I realized there was no slot and hit the start button, just because I was out of ideas. LOL That stopped the alarm and started the car, but it was kinda embarrassing until I got everything under control. Was hoping there was a magic alarm silence button somewhere that I could hit, but I guess I was wrong. Some of your other videos have since informed me of why the alarm goes off with the key and my fob seems to be working fine since that one incident. Thanks for the reply. Sell lotsa cars!

[@julianarussell3079]

Thank you!!!! Life saver

[@mktthatsme2009]

Life saving info...thank you!

[@bambie7376]

This was a lifesaver thank you

[@markevans506]

Just had to do this awesome thank you

[@joeyluto]

Saved the day! Thanks for the video! 🤙🏽

[@ArtemisToo]

What should we expect the battery life on these fobs to be?

[@alexpmo]

They last quite a while. Usually 2-3 years with normal use. They use a watch style battery and this can easily be replaced at home without having to go to the dealer.

[@Tsu-d9o]

Funny enough I'm watching this video because mine finally died. A little less than 4 years for me.

[@timwright3592]

Nice tip!

[@stevemason6850]

Good video.Very helpful.

[@Desert10075]

Just some common sense ideas. Keep a few key fob batteries in your glove box or someplace in your Subaru where you can access them. Remember you have a key to open the door with a key inside of the fob. Watch a video on how to replace the battery. They are on KZbin, study the instructions and write them down if you need to. You may need to store a small screwdriver to pry the key fob open with. Remember if you open the key fob you're separating two pieces of plastic so be gentle and slowly pry it apart. You'll see the battery inside of your glove box along with the tool and the batteries. This might sound like a lot but we all take it for granted how far it is to walk 30 miles if you're stranded or how much a tow costs.

[@pat845]

Should you ever use jumper cables on suburu

[@namaste2305]

Very useful tips!

[@truepatriot5600]

Thank you!! Extremely helpful!

[@johnreese3762]

Great info, thanks!

[@BrianDuffy-s1w]

Great video. Thanks. Problem: the little square button used to remove the key does not depress. Any idea why? Thanks.

[@gayleh9811]

I need to know how to change the battery!

[@kentuckyhills454]

Saved me! Though, I was looking forward to not going into work for a moment.

[@alexpmo]

Maybe let's tell the boss your key fob still isn't working 😂

[@kentuckyhills454]

@@alexpmo I definitely missed that opportunity after telling them my car was good 😭

[@cbigbie191]

My particular key fobs use a 2032 battery. I keep a couple spares in the car.

[@felipito18402]

THANK YOU !

[@jkg776]

Thanks! That was really helpful!

[@alexpmo]

You're welcome!

[@roxannewhite4014]

Excellent information ! Thank you

[@fmih]

Great video but you failed to mention how you turned off that annoying alarm. Does anyone know???

[@popeye7815]

How do you take the key FOB out of sleep mode ... Also how do you stop the Alarm if key FOB is in sleep mode?

[@alexpmo]

Simply click any button on the fob to make it wake up and then click the alarm button on the fob to stop the alarm.

[@happycamper2877]

So then how do you get it OUT of sleep mode...

[@josefinaruvalcaba5241]

Muchas gracias Alex, it helped me a lot😊!

[@sma357]

Awesome thank you

[@katsshibainus3258]

How do I lock the ascent while the engine is running with my emergency/proximity key?

[@affiliateninja88]

Can you use the same technique to unlock the door ?

[@hanglooserecluse]

Is taking it out of sleep mode the reverse of pitting it into sleep mode. I just bought a second hand MY19 and only one key fob is working. I hope it’s in sleep mode or just a battery.

[@wyominglife3202]

Is it possible to turn the car to accessory mode so you can run an OBD2 scanner? Thanks!

[@annegeraty7970]

Super helpful!!

[@donnakvachkoff]

What size battery does a Subaru key fob use? 2:57

[@donnakvachkoff]

What size battery does the key fob for a Subaru take?

[@mtnpeek6748]

How did you turn off the alarm when it went off?

[@action-nerd]

Any ideas for a ~2013 model?

[@patriot350]

Will this work with a key fob that went throught the washer?

[@francb1246]

Thank you. Saved my life haha

[@tommyrunnels3723]

You didn’t tell us how you made the car alarm stop?

[@BoiseFreerunner]

So there is no traditional ignition that the manual key goes into?

[@alexpmo]

the traditional style key is still on base trim and lower level premium trim models.

[@Sonderonyt]

How do you turn off the alarm?

[@garyschwalm4842]

Awesome... good job. Thanks

[@alexpmo]

You're welcome!

[@kenhollins9612]

Hello Alex! My wife just purchased a 2019 Subaru Forester Premium with a key start ignition. We were wondering if it could be switched to a push start ignition?

[@Greg-l6g]

You tell us the alarm will go off, but how do we TURN THE ALARM OFF?

[@alexpmo]

Once you get the car open, stick the key fob up near the push button start. Click the push button start and the alarm will go off.

[@paulaperkins2719]

Do you have to replace the batteries on the key fob or are they rechargeable

[@alexpmo]

You can replace the batteries in the key fob. It just takes a watch style battery

[@PhearaXT]

How do you silence alarm after you open the car door with the key when the key fob is not working?

[@gustavooroza6250]

Hi Alex. Thanks for you videos. They are @ great resource for Subaru I hoe you are getting something for them. Is there any way of disabling the rear door open button? The key fob got pressed accidentally in my pocket and the hatch in my Forester Touring 2022 opened @nd hit the garage door while parked inside. Luckily we saw it before opening the garage door and no damage was done. I am concerned this will happen again.

[@andresmapelman3746]

Hi, I just bought a 2022 forester premium and the remote start works on the app but not on the 2 key fobs. Do you know if I need to buy something else or if it is something the dealer has to program?

[@madelynclair]

what about the situation where there is no key hole in the door (2020 and later models)???

[@mattlion69]

I get a message on my 2021 crosstrek that batter fob is low? I started to use my other fob and get same message. Do I need to replace my batteries?

[@SrgtViewer]

Thank you for that. Now, how do you turn the alarm off without the key?

[@alexpmo]

You can turn the alarm off once the car has been started with the key fob up next to the push to start button. You’ll have to click the lock/unlock button once the car is started. That happened to me too and I couldn’t get the alarm off at first 😂

[@jenniferwalsh4725]

@@alexpmo 🤣

[@Citron9809]

How do I start my suburu with the key? Where does it go, please?

[@tejaswichadalavada9526]

literally saved me

[@VideoByPatrick]

Alex, visually not helpful as i cant see from video what you doing behind steering whell to activate dead battery key fob operation. Also. I assume what you did behing sterring wheel shuts off alarm ?