Is your 2002 Subaru Outback key fob no longer working, or did you recently purchase a replacement and need to get it programmed? Don’t worry, programming your key fob for your 2002 Subaru Outback can be done easily at home without a trip to the dealership. This guide provides simple, step-by-step instructions to get your key fob working quickly.
Step-by-Step Programming Instructions
Follow these instructions carefully to program your 2002 Subaru Outback key fob:
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Prepare Your Vehicle: Ensure all doors are unlocked and properly closed. Place your foot on the brake pedal and keep it pressed throughout the initial steps.
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Enter Programming Mode: This is the most crucial step. Insert your key into the ignition. Quickly cycle the ignition key from the “off” to the “on” position approximately 10 times. It’s important not to turn the key far enough to start the engine; just turn it to the “on” position where the dashboard lights illuminate. You need to perform this cycle relatively quickly but carefully, ensuring you reach the “on” position each time. If successful, the car horn will honk once to indicate it has entered programming mode. If the horn doesn’t honk after about 10 cycles, you may need to try again, sometimes it requires a few more attempts.
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Program the First Key Fob: Once the horn honks, open and then close the driver’s side door. Immediately after closing the door, press any button on the key fob you wish to program. This action should program the first remote to your vehicle.
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Program Additional Key Fobs (Optional): If you have a second key fob to program, you can do so immediately. Quickly open and close the driver’s door again. Then, press any button on the second key fob. This will program the second remote.
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Exit Programming Mode: After you have programmed all your key fobs, remove the key from the ignition. The car horn should honk three times to confirm that you have successfully exited the programming mode and the key fobs are now programmed.
If you encounter issues, such as the horn not honking to enter programming mode, ensure you are cycling the key quickly enough and to the correct position. If you continue to have trouble, try opening and closing the door, locking and unlocking manually, waiting for about 10 minutes, and then attempting the programming sequence again.
By following these steps, you should be able to program your 2002 Subaru Outback key fob yourself and regain remote access to your vehicle’s locking system. This simple DIY approach can save you time and money compared to dealership programming services.
