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

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

If your Outback keyless entry remote is not working perfectly, the cell battery most likely needs to be replaced. In this post, you will benefit from knowing how to disassembly your car remote key fob and replace a dead or weak battery yourself. If you choose to do it at home near Outback, use this instruction, but first make sure you have all you need before you start.

What size battery does 2014 Subaru Outback key fob required

Before starting disassembly keyless entry remote check all that you need: one CR1620 battery and flat head screwdriver.
  • 1xCR1620 battery
  • flat head screwdriver

Simple steps to change the battery in your Outback's keyless entry remote

A small coin battery installed inside the your remote key fob. Accurately try to pry apart your key with flat head screwdriver. Change CR1620 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Replace old battery with new one CR1620. Every battery has a negative and positive side and if you put the wrong connector down, the charge cannot go into your circuit board and make it work. Check position on battery, by "+" mark.

Before assembling fob’s case, make sure that all functions works by pressing buttons on remote key fob.

The last thing to do is put your cover back on fob. Accurately try to assemble the pieces together by hands from top to bottom. Inspect your keyless entry remote shell for gaps. If it is not firmly closed try to repeat last step.

Video of key fob disassembly

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Still not working? Buy new one

FAQ

Key fob of Subaru Outback require 1xCR1620 batteries. Most CR1620 batteries are under $6 build upon the type, brand and size packaging you buy. You can take old battery to the store, to be sure.

Remote key fob in most of cases reprogramming not needed after battery change. If your key not working, recheck new battery voltage. Otherwise, read user's manual or contact local dealer.

Yes, you can replace battery in your 2014 Subaru Outback key yourself. Most difficult part is to open keyless entry fob's case. It's pretty simple with our guide.

Auto repair shop's pricing for change the battery in key is $50-600 depending on the make.

You should change batteries inside keyless entry remote of Subaru Outback at least once in 4 years. lifespan of battery differ on their amount of use, quality and operating conditions.

These signs will alert you that it's possible time to change battery in your Subaru Outback: multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors required, signal strength reduced, you didn't change battery more than 4 years and key fob buttons not working.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: CWTWB1U811
  2. Models: 2015-2017 Subaru Outback