Keyless remote was not working on my 08 Outback. It's the square key with the 4 buttons pictured below. Battery was weak so I changed it. Followed the instructions in the manual. Tried syncing it using the press unlock or lock six times but still didn't work. Tried reprogramming the system using the owner's manual procedure and it accepted the code but still doesn't work.

Key works to lock car/start engine.

Any other suggestions?

I see there is a circuit board internal that can be changed out but haven't been able to source this. Any suggestions or one for sale?

Edited November 22, 201411 yr by brus brother

They do fail. I'm on my third remote (since 2002).

I buy them on eBay.

Just make sure that you get the correct model for your year.

Take a look at http://www.cars101.com/subaru/keyless.html

 

EDIT: Because your remote is integral with the key, it will be trickier to replace.

What might work, is to buy a used remote on eBay; and then swap the good printed-circuit board into the old remote. That way, you get to reuse your existing key.

 

Buying a new key+remote from a Subaru dealer is also an option. But you'll need to win the lottery first.

Edited November 22, 201411 yr by forester2002s

My local subie dealer's parts department scrounged up an old key like mine from their junk draw and said I was welcome to the circuit board. Now that's service!

Ooops. Went to pick it up... wrong key case.

Just bought one on eBay for $18 shipped. It is a used key but I only need the innards and not a blank key to be cut.

Edited November 23, 201411 yr by brus brother