Subaru car key replacement in Buffalo Grove, IL
Lost, broken or worn Subaru key? Here is how Subaru key and immobilizer systems work, what to try first, and what to have ready when you call Mr Locksmith in Buffalo Grove, IL.
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How Subaru immobilizers work
Outback, Forester, Crosstrek, Impreza and Ascent use immobilizers that, on several model years, register all keys together as a set — programming a new key can erase the others unless they are present.
No locksmith can honestly promise every Subaru model and year. Whether a key can be made for yours — and where — depends on the year and system. Call (312) 478-6125 with the year, model and VIN and ask before anyone is dispatched. Mr Locksmith is an independent locksmith and is not affiliated with Subaru.
Common Subaru key types
- Transponder key
- Remote-head key
- Smart key (proximity)
All keys lost on a Subaru
Because some years register keys as a set, bring every Subaru key you still have to the appointment, even ones you believe are broken, so they can be re-registered at the same time.
Worth knowing
Subarus are everywhere in Chicago-area winters, and their key fobs see a lot of cold mornings. A remote that only works from a few feet away usually needs a battery, not a new key.
Before you call about a Subaru key
- The year, model and trim of your Subaru
- The VIN — visible through the windshield on the driver's side, or on the registration
- Whether any working key or fob still exists
- Where the vehicle is: driveway, street, parking garage level or commuter lot
When the technician arrives, expect to be asked for photo ID and proof of ownership — the registration, the title, or a lease or financing agreement in your name.
Car keys by make
Key types, immobilizer systems and all-keys-lost notes for each make. Call with the year and model to confirm what can be done for your vehicle.
Common questions
My Subaru key fob battery died — how do I start the car?
On push-button Subarus, press the brake and touch the start button with the Subaru-logo side of the access key, then press the button. The emergency key in the fob opens the driver's door.
What does adding a spare Subaru key involve?
Adding a Subaru key is done with diagnostic equipment. On push-button models, the emergency blade inside the new fob still has to be cut to the door lock — a programmed fob with an uncut blade will start the car but not open the door with a dead battery.
Locked out or need a lock fixed? Call (312) 478-6125.
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