How to replace battery in subaru key fob

Replacement Subaru Keys & Key Fob Batteries in Roseville

Need a new Subaru key fob battery? Lost your current Subaru key fob and need a new one? The Parts Department at AutoNation Subaru Roseville has replacement Subaru keys and replacement key fob batteries in stock and available to purchase.

Our team will gladly help you replace your battery and get your key fob configured with your vehicle again. Feel free to stop by our Subaru Parts Department in person or give us a call if you have any questions.

Subaru Key Fob Not Working?

If your Subaru key fob is not working correctly, it most likely needs a new battery. Modern electronic key fobs offer superior convenience and functionality compared to a standard manual key. Over time though, the battery in your key fob will run out of charge and need to be replaced.

Signs You Need to Replace Your Key Fob Battery

If your key fob is starting to work intermittently, that's a good sign the battery is dying. If you have to press the lock/unlock button multiple times to get it to work, then chances are your battery will need to be replaced soon. Of course, if your key fob has completely stopped working, the battery is most likely dead.

When to Replace Your Key Fob Battery

How long your key fob battery lasts depends on several factors such as how often you use it, your climate, and if the battery has been replaced before. A new key fob battery should, on average last a few years before you need to replace it. If you recently replaced your key fob battery and the key fob is still not working correctly, the problem is likely with the key fob itself.

How to Replace Your Subaru Key Fob Battery

Replacing the battery in your Acura key fob is a straightforward but not always easy process. Key fobs are sealed tight to help durability and keep water from getting into the electronics, and there isn't always an obvious way to open them up. You may also need to reprogram your key with your vehicle after changing the battery in some cases. Our Parts team has the tools and knowledge to replace the battery in your specific key fob correctly. Stop in, and we will gladly help you!

• Unscrew the single Phillips screw on the back of the key fob using a #1 Phillips screwdriver.

• The two black plastic pieces should separate, revealing the control module. Lift out the control module from the rest of the key.

• There are four plastic retaining clips that hold the control module intact.

• Starting with the smallest retaining clip, insert the flat end of a spudger in between the black and white plastic pieces of the clip in order to release its hold.

• Rotate the control module to the next retaining clip, taking care not to accidentally clamp down the previously-released clip. Repeat the same procedure in the previous bullet to release the other two retaining clips.

• Once all four clips are released, separate the white plastic piece from the rest of the control module.

• The CR1620 battery is held in place by metal contacts. Use the pointy end of the spudger to release the battery from the metal contacts.

• Swap in a new CR1620 battery, and make sure it is securely held in place by the metal contacts.

• Optional: Use the pointy end of the spudger to remove some of the gunk/buildup within the key fob.

• Insert the control module back into the key fob, making sure all the buttons line up with the holes.

• Reattach the two halves of the key fob on the side opposite of the key first, then continue until the entire fob is back together in its original state.

• Don't forget to put back the Phillips screw!

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