Lost your key fob or need to program a new one for your 1999 Subaru Legacy? Fortunately, programming a 1999 Subaru Legacy Key Fob can often be done by yourself, saving you a trip to the dealership. This guide provides a clear, step-by-step process, incorporating insights from owner’s manuals and user experiences, to help you successfully program your 1999 Subaru Legacy key fob.
To program your 1999 Subaru Legacy key fob, follow these instructions:
- Unlock all doors on your 1999 Subaru Legacy to begin the programming sequence.
- Ignition Key Cycling: Insert the key into the ignition switch. Rapidly cycle the ignition key between the ‘off’ and ‘on’ positions approximately ten times within a 15-second timeframe. It’s crucial to only turn the key to the ‘on’ position, where the dashboard lights illuminate, and not far enough to start the engine. Listen carefully for a horn honk, which signals that your Subaru Legacy has entered the key fob programming mode.
- Driver’s Door and Remote Activation: Once you hear the horn honk, open and then close the driver’s side door of your Subaru Legacy. After closing the door, press any button on the key fob remote you are programming. If the programming is successful, the vehicle’s horn should beep twice to confirm.
- Programming Additional Key Fobs (Optional): If you need to program multiple key fobs, immediately after successfully programming one, quickly open and close the driver’s door again. Then, press any button on the next key fob you wish to program. Repeat this open-and-close door procedure followed by a button press for each additional key fob.
- Exiting Programming Mode: After you have completed programming all desired key fobs, remove the key from the ignition switch. The horn should honk three times to indicate that the system has exited the programming mode and the process is complete.
Important points to consider during the 1999 Subaru Legacy key fob programming process:
- Timing is Critical: The key cycling step must be completed within 15 seconds to successfully enter programming mode. Similarly, opening and closing the driver’s door and pressing the key fob button should be done within 45 seconds after the initial key cycling.
- Overwriting Previous Key Fobs: Simply programming a new key fob may not automatically erase the codes of previously programmed key fobs. If you wish to disable old or lost key fobs, you may need to repeat the entire programming procedure up to four times using your new key fob(s). This overwrites the stored codes, ensuring only your currently programmed key fobs will work with your 1999 Subaru Legacy.
- Troubleshooting Entry into Programming Mode: If your Subaru Legacy does not enter programming mode after approximately ten key cycles, attempt the process again. Ensure that you are cycling the key rapidly and completely between the ‘off’ and ‘on’ positions within the 15-second limit. If it still doesn’t work, you might need to wait for a short period, such as 10 minutes, before attempting the procedure again.
By following these detailed steps, you should be able to program your 1999 Subaru Legacy key fob efficiently and regain remote access to your vehicle. This do-it-yourself approach can save you time and money, getting you back on the road with a functioning key fob.
