Having trouble with your 2006 Subaru Outback Key Fob? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many Subaru owners encounter issues with their key fobs losing programming or simply needing to program a new one. The good news is, you can often program your 2006 Subaru Outback key fob yourself right at home, saving you a trip to the dealership and potentially hefty fees. This guide will walk you through the process step-by-step, making it easy to get your remote working again.
Before you begin, you will need to locate the 8-digit number on the circuit board inside your key fob. Carefully open your key fob to find this number – it’s crucial for the programming process.
Here’s how to program your 2006 Subaru Outback key fob:
Step-by-Step Programming Instructions
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Driver’s Door Cycle: Open and then close the driver’s side door once. This initializes the system for programming.
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Ignition Key Cycling: Insert your key into the ignition. Now, turn the key from the “LOCK” position to the “ON” position rapidly, 10 times within a 15-second timeframe. You should hear an electronic tone after this step, indicating the system has entered programming mode.
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Door Cycle Confirmation: Within 15 seconds of hearing the tone, open and close the driver’s door one more time. You should now hear an electronic tone that will sound for approximately 30 seconds. This confirms you are in the key fob programming sequence.
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Entering the 8-Digit Code – First Pass: This is where you’ll use the 8-digit number from your key fob’s circuit board. For each digit of the 8-digit code, perform the following:
- Press the “lock” button on the driver’s side door panel the same number of times as the digit you are entering.
- Immediately after pressing the lock button the correct number of times, press the “unlock” button once.
- Repeat this process for all eight digits of your code. The electronic tone will stop sounding once you begin entering the numbers, indicating the system is ready to receive your code.
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Entering the 8-Digit Code – Second Pass (Verification): After entering all eight digits the first time, you will hear an electronic tone for 30 seconds again. Now, you must re-enter the same 8-digit code using the exact same procedure as in step 4.
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Programming Confirmation: If the 8-digit code you entered the second time is identical to the first, you will hear a short electronic tone lasting about 1 second. This tone signifies that the key fob programming was successful.
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Incorrect Code Entry: If the codes do not match, you will not hear the 1-second confirmation tone. In this case, you’ll need to restart the entire process from step 1.
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Programming Additional Key Fobs (Optional): If you want to program additional key fobs (up to a maximum of 4), repeat the procedure starting from step 3 for each additional key fob.
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Exit Programming Mode: Once you have programmed all desired key fobs, simply remove the key from the ignition switch. This will exit the programming mode.
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Testing: Finally, test each programmed key fob to ensure it is working correctly by locking and unlocking your 2006 Subaru Outback remotely.
By following these steps carefully, you should be able to successfully program your 2006 Subaru Outback key fob and regain remote access to your vehicle. This straightforward DIY method can save you time and money, getting you back on the road with a fully functional key fob.
