It set my alarm off too. Luckily I had my other key so I could press the unlock button. But if both batteries were dead, how would I stop the alarm if I unlocked the door with the key manually?
Awesome!! Super clear video... I was wondering how it would work. My key fob stopped working this morning. TIP: when my key fob wouldn't work, I found out the key didn't work either in the door lock! ** It hadn't been used in so long the lock was jammed. Luckily I had some W D40 to spray into the door lock so I could get in the car. ** My tip is to occasionally use the key in the door lock so it doesn't jam up from lack of use.
@@JoeSki42 I'm so sorry to hear that! Give it a rest and the key fob may be able to open the door in a bit. That happened to me.... In the meantime, order an extra battery for the key fob. Subaru may have a way of opening your door, this can't be new to them! blessings and good luck
Thank you so much! I was doing deliveries when my car suddenly wouldn’t unlock. Luckily, I was near a Walgreens and found the right battery and the right video to help me!
@@helenablack-em5pc yes me too, it's slowly started dying to the point where it just wouldn't open any more and I live in a more sketchy area where you need to make sure you lock the door or some a****** can get in your car and steal stuff. It happened once before.
@petersmithyy4556 Yes. I looked nearby and while the closest one doesn’t have it. There is one 3.2 miles away. And it’s $8.99 (!) for one. I buy mine online.
Thank you very much. My key stopped working this morning, right when I was about to leave to buy my dream car. Thanks to this video it was super easy to fix, works like a charm again.
@@MikeMu 2015 GT Premium convertible w/ auto transmission. "Dream car" as in I've wanted a car like this for years and the opportunity fell into my lap.
Great video. I have a non-digital multimeter, but not sure how to use it to test my key-fob battery. I set it to DCV 5, then tested. The needle goes to 2.9 on the 5 scale. I also tested my spare key-fob battery, unused for 4-years, and it registers 2.8 volts. Why would an unused battery show less volts than one used every day for 4-years? Should I replace these batteries? Thanks.
They are fine. They are 3V batteries so anywhere close to 3V is still good. Car remote batteries using coin cells typically last a really long time before replacing even with daily use.
Thank you so much for the video upload! I have some CR2032 batteries. Would one of these work as well? Or does it have to be a 1620? I have a 2012 Legacy with key entry.
10 year shelf life? My Key fob struggles to lock/unlock my car after 3 years. I literally stood outside of my car last night pressing "unlock" for 5 minutes before it finally opened.
I think they mean in a lab. Careful about the cheap ones they sell online. I imagine they are the ones that are on the last few months of that 10 year shelf life.
does the key fob needs re decoding or there is some possibility of erasing code and cost of losing posibility of locking or unlocking car after a battery charge?
Wow. I’ve never heard that one before. Dr Drew brings back so many memories from high school for me. I didn’t know he had a podcast, I should check it out. Thanks for the comment.
I've used the corner of used credit cards, IDs, hotel keys to open it up. Stack 2-3 and use the corner. Otherwise, flathead screwdriver is the way to go. It won't take a lot of force most of the time.
@@MikeMu How fantastic are you to get right back to me with that information. I truly appreciate it and like I said the part where you instruct on how to do it was excellent so my bad. Respect.
Explained in exquisite detail and very clear. This video guided me through the process and saved me spending $$ at the dealer, thanks!
Shout out to you! Saving broke college students so much money! DIY!!
Thank you so much for this video ! You just saved me money 💵! I couldn’t open my car and used my key to get in and set off my alarm lol !
I’ve done that before! lol. Tyvm for the super thanks!
@ you’re welcome!
It set my alarm off too. Luckily I had my other key so I could press the unlock button. But if both batteries were dead, how would I stop the alarm if I unlocked the door with the key manually?
@@kimberleyluu1373 just start the car
Awesome!! Super clear video... I was wondering how it would work. My key fob stopped working this morning. TIP: when my key fob wouldn't work, I found out the key didn't work either in the door lock! ** It hadn't been used in so long the lock was jammed. Luckily I had some W D40 to spray into the door lock so I could get in the car. ** My tip is to occasionally use the key in the door lock so it doesn't jam up from lack of use.
This is happening to me now! The WD-40 does nothing 😭.
@@JoeSki42 I'm so sorry to hear that! Give it a rest and the key fob may be able to open the door in a bit. That happened to me.... In the meantime, order an extra battery for the key fob. Subaru may have a way of opening your door, this can't be new to them! blessings and good luck
@@connecting2spirit mine stopped working too and the key doesn’t work! Will try the wd40. Thanks!!
@@hakkebernow good luck! It's a scary thing not being able to get in
@@hakkebernowLOL this is also happening to me and it’s not working 😂
Time to order a new battery
Thank you so much!
I was doing deliveries when my car suddenly wouldn’t unlock. Luckily, I was near a Walgreens and found the right battery and the right video to help me!
Thanks so much for this. I did break one of the tabs, of course, but that was my fault. You warned us! Very helpful video.
Thank you! My key fob stopped working this morning.
@@helenablack-em5pc yes me too, it's slowly started dying to the point where it just wouldn't open any more and I live in a more sketchy area where you need to make sure you lock the door or some a****** can get in your car and steal stuff. It happened once before.
Bought a CR1620 and it worked. Thank you so much!!!
Can you buy this kind of battery at an auto store like autozone?
@@petersmithyy4556 in general, yes
@petersmithyy4556 Yes. I looked nearby and while the closest one doesn’t have it. There is one 3.2 miles away. And it’s $8.99 (!) for one. I buy mine online.
Thank you!
Worked perfectly. $6 dollar 1620 battery from ace hardware for me.
Thank you very much. My key stopped working this morning, right when I was about to leave to buy my dream car. Thanks to this video it was super easy to fix, works like a charm again.
Awesome! Thanks for the comment. What's your dream car / new ride?
@@MikeMu 2015 GT Premium convertible w/ auto transmission. "Dream car" as in I've wanted a car like this for years and the opportunity fell into my lap.
Worked like a charm. Thanks for posting.
This was so easy and cheap thank you so much 🙏👍
Cant find a video on it anywhere they are all like this one!!
thank you for the great explanation
My 2016 xv (Australia) takes a cr 1620 and the inner transmitter box has 3 miniature Philips screws instead of click tabs
Was your XV imported from Japan? Thanks for sharing.
Nice Cybertool S. I EDC an M and L. 👍
Thank you 🙏 Super helpful!
WELL PRODUCED EFFECTIVE VIDEO - thanks!
Many thanks for uploading the video, appreciate it
very helpful
Thank you so much 👍
This video is helpful.😉
Great video. I have a non-digital multimeter, but not sure how to use it to test my key-fob battery. I set it to DCV 5, then tested. The needle goes to 2.9 on the 5 scale.
I also tested my spare key-fob battery, unused for 4-years, and it registers 2.8 volts. Why would an unused battery show less volts than one used every day for 4-years? Should I replace these batteries? Thanks.
They are fine. They are 3V batteries so anywhere close to 3V is still good. Car remote batteries using coin cells typically last a really long time before replacing even with daily use.
Well done video. Thanks for the help!
Thanks!😊
Thank you so much for the video upload! I have some CR2032 batteries. Would one of these work as well? Or does it have to be a 1620? I have a 2012 Legacy with key entry.
2032 won’t fit. Has to be similar size.
@@MikeMu thank you for the quick reply!
I have a 2016 wrx and it uses the 2032
10 year shelf life? My Key fob struggles to lock/unlock my car after 3 years. I literally stood outside of my car last night pressing "unlock" for 5 minutes before it finally opened.
I think they mean in a lab. Careful about the cheap ones they sell online. I imagine they are the ones that are on the last few months of that 10 year shelf life.
Why wait 5 minutes when you literally have a key on the end of the fob
Thank you!
Does this work for a Subaru Crosstrek as well? I have the same key.
This video was based on my Subaru Crosstrek, so most likely yes.
does the key fob needs re decoding or there is some possibility of erasing code and cost of losing posibility of locking or unlocking car after a battery charge?
Key fob won’t need recoding.
@@MikeMu mine didn’t work so… i think they do
@@DiamondNinjaPig yeah mine to wtf
@@theviper6602 any updates? Having this issue too
My fob wasn't working after replacing the battery. 2012 Outback 3.6r. I pressed the panic button and car went off. Now the fob works
My fob doesn’t have that little slot in it. Ugh
lol I was trying to understand why you taped your car key along the teeth.
This is not like my subaru XV 2015 there is three little screws to under I think!!
Possible that you got the premium keyless option?
Your voice sounds a little bit like Dr. Drew. I thought maybe I was listening to their podcast.
Wow. I’ve never heard that one before. Dr Drew brings back so many memories from high school for me. I didn’t know he had a podcast, I should check it out. Thanks for the comment.
@@MikeMu Yeah there's "The Adam & Dr Drew Show"..the vibe is very similar to Loveline but with more politics injected. And Drew has his own too.
@@PathtoHired YES. It was Loveline. Hahahaha. TY
@@MikeMu Yeah good stuff. Thanks for your video btw. It was helpful in tracking down the right battery type for my Cresstrek.
What if I eat my finger nails, should I use a screw then?
I've used the corner of used credit cards, IDs, hotel keys to open it up. Stack 2-3 and use the corner. Otherwise, flathead screwdriver is the way to go. It won't take a lot of force most of the time.
Don’t you need to reprogram it?
No. Not if you were using it with your car already.
Mine doesn’t work with the new battery
@yvesangus7569 if your car also lost power then it needs to be reprogrammed to the key (sometimes).
Coke scoop nails.
lmao
You never said what battery to buy. What a waste of time. I do appreciate that you show how to do it but man is it a 2025 I mean silly
You will find that 15-16 seconds into the video. Along with links in description. 1620 for mine. 2032 for keyless types.
@@MikeMu How fantastic are you to get right back to me with that information. I truly appreciate it and like I said the part where you instruct on how to do it was excellent so my bad. Respect.
Thank you!