2005 Subaru Outback Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide

2005 Subaru Outback Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide

Remote key fob grant access to your Outback. If the remote key fob battery is weak you lose your fob’s ability to use distance functions. In this case, we demonstrate how to open your remote key fob and change a weak or dead battery DIY. If you decide to do it at home near Outback, follow our guide, but don't forget to check all you need before you start.

What type battery does 2005 Subaru Outback key fob required

Prior to open key fob check all that you need: flat head screwdriver and CR2025 battery.
  • 1xCR2025 battery
  • flat head screwdriver

Simple steps to change the battery in your car's remote key fob

A coin battery installed in the your keyless entry remote. Carefully try to open your keyless entry remote with hands or flat head screwdriver. Remove 1 CR2025 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Replace old battery with new one CR2025. Be sure to connect the battery the right way around in a circuit. Your key will not work if you place battery wrong way.

After the new battery installed, verify keyless entry remote functionality by pressing buttons. If everything working properly, assemble your keyless entry fob's case in reverse order.

At this point squeeze fob’s back cover together. Line your case pieces together and put it together by hands from top to bottom. Inspect your remote key fob shell for gaps. If it is not firmly closed try to repeat last step.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Remote key fob of Subaru Outback use 1xCR2025 batteries. Price for CR2025 batteries are under $6 depending on the type, brand and size packaging you buy. Take your old battery to the store, to find a proper replacement.

Usually, after key fob battery replace, reprogramming not required. Remote key fob reprogramming procedure often described in user's manual of your vehicle.

Yes, you can change battery in your 2005 Subaru Outback keyless entry remote yourself. Most hard part is to open fob’s case. It's pretty easy with our guide.

Dealer service cost for change the battery in key is from 50 to 600 dollars depending on the car.

Keyless entry remote batteries in Subaru Outback should be changed every three years, although this will vary based on usage and battery quality. If your key fob shortened signal strength, you should change batteries before it stop working and make trouble for you.

These symptoms will warn you that it's probably time to replace battery in your 2005 Subaru Outback: key fob buttons not working, signal strength reduced, multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors required and low key battery indicator on dashboard.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: NHVWB1U711
  2. Models: 2005-2010 Subaru Outback