bluebird Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Hi, I posted about this a while ago and got some good tips. Since I bought the car used and it came with just a “hardware store” key Is there anyway to tell if the car is equipped with keyless entry. If it is I found out from the last post I can get a fob on eBay and program it. But first I want to determine if it has keyless entry. Thanks Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzam Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Outbacks came standard with power locks as did the "L" models. The Brightons didn't have the options. Just make sure to get the proper remote for the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 I am at a loss as to Suzam's answer? Frank asks about keyless entry not power locks?? Yea you have to have power locks in most cases for keyless entry but ?? Anyhow, Frank look under the dash on the drivers side. You may need to remove the lower dash panel. The keyless entry module is a black box located normally on the outboard kick panel. It will have a sticker saying something to the effect of keyless entry. Another indicator is the presence of a push button located in the same general area. This button is the programing /service button as mentioned here Subaru Keyless entry Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzam Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 I am at a loss as to Suzam's answer? Frank asks about keyless entry not power locks?? Yea you have to have power locks in most cases for keyless entry but ?? Sorry to be confused, but he was asking about a fob and and I started thinking about alarm systems. I guees the point I was making is that a fob wouldn't do any good without at least power locks. Suffering from a bad head cold makes me think funny... or maybe it's the meds... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 The same site that Skip refered to states that the keyless entry was an option and it was part of a optional Rocky Mountain Edition package. Ebay is a great place to get keyfobs if you need to get one. You should be able to find one for 10 to 20 dollars I would guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outbackusjunkus Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Stay away from the new ones from keylessridesoutlet on e-bay...mine didn't work unless you were almost touching the car...then the lock button quit working after only a few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuRuDriver Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Hi, Try this link for your keyless entry fob. http://www.subarupartsforyou.com/cp_partlistbymod.php?model=Outback&subcat=Keyless+Entry&year=1998 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebird Posted December 18, 2007 Author Share Posted December 18, 2007 Thanks for all the responses. This is my wife's car and she would appreciate the keyless entry if it is possible. I'll have a look soon. I also have a 1999 wagon with keyless entry so I'll be able to compare what is there in terms of black boxes. happy holidays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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