Is your 2006 Subaru Tribeca Key Fob malfunctioning, or did you purchase a used one online? Programming a new or used key fob for your Subaru Tribeca might seem daunting, but it’s actually a straightforward process you can accomplish right at home. This guide will walk you through the necessary steps to program your 2006 Subaru Tribeca key fob, saving you time and money compared to dealership programming.
Before you begin, you’ll need to locate the programming code for your key fob. This crucial 8-digit code is typically found inside the key fob itself, printed on the circuit board. Once you have this code, you’re ready to start the programming procedure.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to program your 2006 Subaru Tribeca key fob:
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Get Inside and Close the Door: Begin by entering your Subaru Tribeca and ensuring all doors are fully closed.
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Ignition Cycle: Insert your key into the ignition and turn it to the “ON” position rapidly 10 times within a 15-second timeframe. You should hear a beep sound to confirm the system has entered programming mode. Note: You might not hear a beep if your vehicle’s alarm is in valet mode.
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Open and Close Driver’s Door: Open and then close the driver’s side door. This action will trigger the system to enter the next phase. You will hear a series of beeps from the dashboard area, which might sound like an alarm but is just the system signaling it’s ready for programming. This beeping will last for approximately 30 seconds.
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Enter the First Digit: While the beeping is ongoing (crucially, before it stops), use the manual lock button on the driver’s side door panel (not the key fob). Press the “lock” button the same number of times as the first digit of your 8-digit key fob code. For example, if your code starts with ‘6’, press the lock button six times.
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Confirm with Unlock: After pressing the lock button the required number of times, press the manual unlock button on the driver’s side door panel. This action signals to the system that you have finished entering the first digit and are ready to input the next.
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Repeat for Remaining Digits: Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each of the remaining digits in your 8-digit key fob code. Remember to use the manual lock and unlock buttons on the driver’s side door panel for each digit entry.
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Second Code Entry: After entering all eight digits of the code once, the system will beep again for about 30 seconds. You must now re-enter the entire 8-digit code a second time, repeating steps 4 through 6.
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Confirmation: If the second code entry matches the first, the doors should automatically lock and unlock, indicating successful key fob programming.
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Programming Additional Key Fobs (Optional): If you have more key fobs to program, repeat steps 4 through 8 immediately after the confirmation in step 8 and before removing the key from the ignition.
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Test Your Key Fob: Once you have programmed all desired key fobs, remove the key from the ignition. Test each key fob to ensure they are working correctly by locking and unlocking your Subaru Tribeca remotely.
Programming your 2006 Subaru Tribeca key fob at home is a cost-effective and convenient solution. By following these steps carefully, you can quickly regain full remote access to your vehicle. Remember to double-check your 8-digit code and use the door panel lock and unlock buttons during the programming sequence for successful results.
