Replace Key Fob Batteries

How to Replace the Battery in a 2014 Subaru CrossTrek Key Fob

How to Replace the Battery in a 2014 Subaru CrossTrek Key Fob

If your Subaru remote key fob isn't open doors properly, the cell battery surely must to be changed. Below, we explained how to disassembly Subaru keyless entry remote and change a discharged battery DIY. If you gonna solve to do it at home near CrossTrek, use this instruction, but don't forget to check tools and materials required before you start.

What size battery does 2014 Subaru CrossTrek remote key fob take

Don't forget before disassembly key fob be sure that you have all recommended tools and materials: flat head screwdriver and 1 CR1632 battery.
  • 1xCR1632 battery
  • flat head screwdriver

Step by step guide

A tiny button battery installed inside the your keyless entry remote. Gently try to pry apart your fob with hands or flat head screwdriver. Change CR1632 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Get new battery and install it inside fob’s shell. Battery must be placed with the same position as was a previous. Your keyless entry remote will not work if you by mistake put battery wrong way.

After the new battery installed, check key fob by pressing buttons. If all functions works, assemble your keyless entry fob's case in reverse order.

At this point squeeze fob’s back cover together. Line your shell two halves together and assemble it together by hands from top to bottom. If your remote key fob body tightly closed, we done. If not, repeat the last step.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Key fob of Subaru CrossTrek use 1xCR1632 batteries. Most CR1632 batteries are under $4 depending on the type, brand and size packaging you buy. You can take old battery to the store, with you to find a proper replacement.

Often, after key battery change, reprogramming not required. Keyless entry remote reprogramming procedure often described in user's manual of your vehicle.

Replacing your keyless entry remote battery is easy to do in 2014 Subaru CrossTrek. Most of car manufacturers think of the customers and make a special hole for key fob open.

The cost to change the battery inside fob can run anywhere from $30 to as high as $500 depending on the car and the service pricing.

You should replace batteries inside remote key fob of modern cars at least once in three or four years. The lifetime of battery differ on frequency of use, quality and operating conditions. Lithium cells usually will last longer.

These signs will warning you that it's possible time to replace battery in your 2014 Subaru CrossTrek: you didn't change battery more than 4 years, key fob buttons not working, multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors required and low key battery indicator on dashboard.
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Contents:

  1. Battery Size and Tools
  2. Replacement Guide
  3. Video Instruction
  4. FAQ

Other Subaru Models:

Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: HYQ14ACX
  2. Models: 2013-2015 Subaru CrossTrek