Replace Key Fob Batteries

2019 Subaru Legacy Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

2019 Subaru Legacy Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

Remote key fob grant easy access to your Subaru. If the remote key fob battery is dead you lose your keyless entry fob's ability to control remote functions. Below, we explained how to disassembly your remote key fob and replace your Subaru key battery.

What is the battery key fob require

Replacing battery in key fob require one CR2032 battery and flat head screwdriver. Prepare these materials and tools before opening and make sure to match the size of your fob’s batteries.
  • 1xCR2032 battery
  • flat head screwdriver

Step by step instruction

A coin cell battery installed in the your remote key fob. Move the key out of the way if it is in the remote key fob.

Gently try to open your remote key fob with hands or flat head screwdriver. Replace 1 CR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Change old battery with fresh one CR2032. Battery must be placed with the same position as was an old. Your keyless entry remote will not work if you by mistake put 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.

The last thing to do is put your cover back on fob. Carefully try to put the two halves in place by hands from top to bottom. Check your fob shell for gaps. If it is not tightly closed try to repeat last step.

Video of remote key fob disassembly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Remote key fob of Subaru Legacy require 1xCR2032 batteries. Most CR2032 batteries are under $6 depending on the brand, size packaging and type you buy. Take your old battery to the store, to find a proper replacement.

Usually, after remote key fob battery replace, you do not need to reprogram. Don't be scare of this procedure, because often it's described in user's manual.

Yes, you can change battery in your 2019 Subaru Legacy remote key fob yourself. Most hard part is to disassembly fob’s case. It's pretty easy with our step by step guide.

Car service pricing for change the battery in key is from 50 to 600 dollars depending on the make.

Key fob batteries in modern cars should be changed once in four years, although this will differ based on usage and build quality. If your keyless entry remote reduced signal strength, you should change batteries before it stop close doors and make problems for you.

If your car key fob buttons not working, need multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors, has low key battery indicator on dashboard or fob's battery more than 4 years old, it's probably battery replace inside keyless entry remote required. Installed battery is dead with a high probability, but if it's not fix problem, remote key fob replace or repair required.
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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: HYQ14AHK
  2. Models: 2018-2019 Subaru Legacy