Lost your key fob or need to program a replacement for your 2006 Subaru Forester? Don’t worry, you can often program a new key fob yourself right at home without a trip to the dealership. This guide will walk you through the process to get your remote working again quickly and easily.
Here’s how to program your 2006 Subaru Forester Key Fob:
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Get inside your Subaru Forester and close all doors.
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Insert your key into the ignition. Turn the ignition to the “ON” position rapidly 10 times within 15 seconds. Listen for a beep sound to confirm entry into programming mode. Note: If your vehicle’s alarm is in valet mode, you may not hear this beep.
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Open and then close the driver’s side door. This action will trigger the vehicle’s alarm system. The alarm will sound for approximately 30 seconds.
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While the alarm is still sounding, you need to input the remote’s identification number. Locate the 8-digit number associated with your key fob. For each digit of this number, press the “lock” button on the driver’s side door panel the corresponding number of times. For example, if the first digit is ‘6’, press the lock button six times.
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After pressing the lock button for the first digit, press the “unlock” button on the driver’s side door panel once. This signals to the system that you are moving to the next digit of the remote’s number.
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Repeat step 4 for the second digit of your key fob’s number.
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Press the “unlock” button on the door panel again.
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Continue repeating steps 4 and 5 until you have entered all eight digits of your key fob’s identification number.
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After entering the final digit, the alarm will sound once more for about 30 seconds.
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Re-enter the entire 8-digit number again, repeating steps 4 through 8.
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If the second entry of the 8-digit code matches the first, the doors should automatically lock and unlock, indicating successful programming.
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For Additional Remotes: If you have more key fobs to program, repeat steps 4 through 10 immediately.
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Once you have programmed all desired key fobs, remove the key from the ignition. Test each remote to ensure they are working correctly by locking and unlocking the doors and activating other remote functions.
If you encounter difficulties programming your 2006 Subaru Forester key fob, or if you prefer professional assistance, consider searching for a local key fob programming service in your area. You can easily find a qualified technician to help get your remote programmed and working perfectly.
