Lost your key fob or need to program a new one for your 2005 Subaru Impreza? Key fobs provide convenient access and security for your vehicle, and luckily, programming a new one for your Impreza can often be done right at home. This guide provides a simple, step-by-step process to program your 2005 Subaru Impreza key fob, saving you time and potentially money compared to dealership programming.
Follow these instructions carefully to program your 2005 Subaru Impreza key fob:
Programming Procedure
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Alarm Deactivation: If your Subaru Impreza is equipped with an alarm system, ensure it is deactivated before beginning the programming process. This will prevent any accidental alarm triggers during programming.
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Driver’s Side Door Preparation: Open the driver’s side door, enter your vehicle, and close the door. Make sure all other doors are closed completely.
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Ignition Cycling: Within 15 seconds of closing the driver’s door, you need to cycle the ignition. Insert your key into the ignition and turn it to the “ON” position, then immediately back to the “LOCK” position. Repeat this process a total of 10 times in quick succession. Leave the key in the ignition after the 10th cycle in the “LOCK” position.
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Programming Mode Confirmation: If you have successfully entered programming mode, the vehicle’s horn will sound once. This horn sound is your confirmation to proceed to the next steps.
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Remote Synchronization: You now have a 45-second window to program your key fob.
- Door Cycle: Open and then close the driver’s side door one time.
- Remote Activation: Press either the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” button on the key fob you wish to program.
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Programming Confirmation: Upon successfully programming the remote, the horn will sound twice. This indicates that the remote’s signal has been recognized and programmed into your 2005 Subaru Impreza’s system.
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Programming Additional Remotes (Optional): If you have additional key fobs to program, repeat steps 5A and 5B for each additional remote. Remember to perform these steps within the 45-second programming window. The horn will sound twice after each successful remote programming.
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Exiting Programming Mode: Once you have programmed all desired key fobs, remove the key from the ignition.
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Exit Confirmation: The horn will sound three times to signal that you have successfully exited the key fob programming mode.
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Functionality Test: Test each programmed remote to ensure it is working correctly. Check the lock, unlock, and (if applicable) panic buttons to confirm proper operation.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues during the 2005 Subaru Impreza Key Fob Programming process, consider these common points:
- Timing: The timing in steps 3 and 5 is crucial. Ensure you are performing the ignition cycling and door operations within the specified timeframes.
- Horn Confirmation: If you do not hear the horn sound in step 4, you may not have entered programming mode correctly. Restart the process from step 2, paying close attention to the timing of ignition cycling.
- Remote Compatibility: Ensure that the key fob you are attempting to program is compatible with the 2005 Subaru Impreza. The part number NHVWB1U711 is often associated with compatible remotes for this model. You can order a compatible key fob here.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully program your 2005 Subaru Impreza key fob. If you continue to experience difficulties, professional automotive locksmiths or dealerships can provide programming services.
