[lopezi]

I picked up my 2005 OBXT Ltd. the other day and the used car dealer that I bought it from said they never received any keyfobs for it. I do have three keys for it however. The car has electric doors/windows and since it's the Ltd. trim I would imagine that it should have keyless entry.

With that said, I tried searching around here for "keyfob" but didn't find what I was hoping for. I did find the cars101.com website that lists the instructions (convoluted as they are) of how to program a keyfob. I also found a few places that supposedly sell factory keyfobs although I'm a bit leery of them. Does anyone know of legit places to get keyfobs from that are not expensively priced? I know I could go to the local dealer but I would imagine that'd be expensive.

Thanks,
Ivan

 

[lopezi]

I found this place ( Outback remotes : Car Remote, Keyless Entry Remote, Keyfob, Key fob, Remote Transmitter ) which seems to have them at an ok price...anyone ever buy from them?

 

[AWDFTW]

Sorry, never heard of them. Perhaps someone else will have some feedback for you.

 

[lopezi]

Also, how do I decode the VIN to see if the vehicle even has the keyless entry module?

 

[plain OM]

Keyless entry was standard on the 2005 (North American models). If I'm not mistaken, it's the same as my 07; there's only one door with a key lock, the driver's, so keyless entry is pretty well necessary, in part, for safety. The 05 came with three keys -- two regular and one valet, and two keyless entry remote controls.

Not impressed with a dealer that sells a car without the remote.

 

[RyanS93]

Try www.keylessride.com. I've never ordered from them, but you can either put in your model or the VIN, and it will find the remote for you. I put in 2005 Outback, and it shows the proper remote, and you can get a new one for $65 or a "B-stock" tested but used one for $39. They say it also comes with instructions.

 

[Sackajacka]

I got an extra one off of eBay. Wasn't able to get it programmed using the provided instructions, but my dealer did it for free when they were doing some other work.

This is an auction from the same seller I bought from eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices

Was about $15.00 shipped. Worked fine once programmed.

 

[lopezi]

I got an extra one off of eBay. Wasn't able to get it programmed using the provided instructions, but my dealer did it for free when they were doing some other work.

This is an auction from the same seller I bought from eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices

Was about $15.00 shipped. Worked fine once programmed.

Thanks for the info., I just ordered up one from the same vendor, we'll see how it goes.

 

[NWScooby]

how did this go? I need to get an additional fob as the PO lost one. Im off for the 60K mile and may just buck up for it there unless the ebay stuff works.

 

[serotta]

Last month I used remotez4less on eBay. Got two remotes for my 05 outback limited. They are used, but work perfectly, can't tell them from new. I believe they were about 20 bucks for two with batteries included.

 

[NWScooby]

Thanks serotta, I will check them out. I was at the my dealer yesterday and they quoted me about $150 for the new fob, including $50 for programming. I passed, but the sevice tech indicated the 2007s were NOT DIY programmable, that they require a laptop etc...

They are a solid dealer, so I am leaning towards believing them. Has anyone bought a FOB from EBAY / Subie gal for a 2007 OBXT successfully?

 

[serotta]

Thanks serotta, I will check them out. I was at the my dealer yesterday and they quoted me about $150 for the new fob, including $50 for programming. I passed, but the sevice tech indicated the 2007s were NOT DIY programmable, that they require a laptop etc...

They are a solid dealer, so I am leaning towards believing them. Has anyone bought a FOB from EBAY / Subie gal for a 2007 OBXT successfully?

Both the guy at Remotez4less and the dealer told me the 05 thru 09's are the same. The programming your dealer might be talking about is the key itself. Those required a computer set up at the dealer.

The two remotes I received came with instructions to program. I tried it and it didn't work. I found another set of instructions and used it. They worked perfectly. I emailed remotez4less a copy of the instructions I used, never heard from them. If you have problems PM me and I'll dig up my instructions and send them to you. VERY important to follow the instructions EXACTLY. I did it about 4 times before I realized I was skipping a silly little step of opening and closing the door after starting the program. Once I did that, it worked with first one remote, then the second.

 

[Pks17]

EBAY!!!!
Thats where i got mine, they are oem ones but used. EIther way they were only like 20 bucks. They even came with instructions on how to program them too, Its easy.

The dealer wants a hundred something for them.

 

[cougar70]

I did the emotezforless seller on ebay, got two for around $20 shipped and didn't use their instructions. I used the info from the following website, which worked perfectly!

Subaru Keyless Entry, Security Alarm, Immobilizer Key, Remote Start Systems. Most years and models

You may have to try a few times to get the timing right but it works like a charm!