Is your 2006 Subaru Forester key fob malfunctioning, or did you get a replacement and need to program it? You’ve come to the right place. At keyfobprog.com, we specialize in providing easy-to-follow instructions for key fob programming, and today, we’re guiding you through programming your 2006 Subaru Forester key fob yourself. Forget expensive dealership visits; with these straightforward steps, you can program your key fob right in your driveway.
Here’s how to program your 2006 Subaru Forester key fob:
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Get Inside and Close the Driver’s Door. Ensure all doors are closed before you begin the programming sequence.
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Ignition Dance: Insert your key into the ignition. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position and then back to the “OFF” position rapidly, ten times within 15 seconds. Listen carefully; you should hear a beep sound to confirm entry into programming mode. Note: If your alarm is in valet mode, you may not hear this beep.
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Door Trigger: Open and then close the driver’s side door. This action triggers the alarm system, which will sound for approximately 30 seconds.
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Enter the Remote Code – First Digit: Locate the 8-digit number on your remote. While the alarm is still sounding, press the “lock” button on your key fob the same number of times as the first digit of your 8-digit remote code. For example, if the first digit is ‘6’, press the lock button six times.
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Digit Separator: After pressing the lock button for the first digit, press the “unlock” button on the driver’s side door switch. This signals to the system that you are moving to the next digit of the code.
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Repeat for Remaining Digits: Continue repeating steps 4 and 5 for each of the remaining digits of your 8-digit remote code. Remember to press the “lock” button the number of times corresponding to the digit and then use the door “unlock” switch to move to the next digit.
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Code Confirmation – First Sequence: After entering all eight digits, the alarm will sound again for approximately 30 seconds.
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Re-enter the Entire Code: Immediately repeat the entire 8-digit code entry process, starting again from step #4.
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Programming Confirmation: If the second code entry matches the first, the doors should automatically lock and unlock, confirming successful programming of your 2006 Subaru Forester key fob.
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Programming Additional Remotes: If you have more key fobs to program, repeat steps 4 through 10 immediately before exiting programming mode.
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Exit Programming and Test: Remove the key from the ignition. Now, test each of your programmed key fobs to ensure they are working correctly.
Image: A 2006 Subaru Forester key fob remote, highlighting the lock and unlock buttons, relevant to key fob programming instructions.
Having trouble? If you find yourself struggling to program 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 also find replacement key fobs for your Subaru Forester and many other vehicles at Keylessentryremotefob.com.
