Best one I have seen so far on the pin code programming. Thanks

Probably the best instructional video on PIN code access I have seen

Very clear instructions! Important to note that while the door is open, you need to lock them all in order for the remote disable to work.

Very good instructions, easier to follow than reading the manual. It is important not to hesitate when programming the pin code. If you wait more than a couple of seconds between entries, you will need to start over.

Very clear and concise. Had the Ascent for 4 months and now will try it out!

Great video, well explained. Now I can actually use this feature! Couldn't figure it out from the manual and nobody at my dealership knew how to use it either. Thank you for posting this.

you rock! not even my dealership could help me do this and the Subaru manual instructions are really hard to follow.

Brilliantly clear. You've solved a major problem of mine.

new information about my outback. It's always good to know features.

i just put my key in a bag or back pocket if i go hiking/biking/kayaking/camping/swimming, but this was a very simple explanation of what that other button does, thanks!

Thanks for making it easy to understand! I.just picked up my new forester about an hour ago!

Correction on the video, at 2:10 mark into the video, Josh says the "this key is now disabled, it won't start the car, it will still unlock it but it won't start the car". This is not accurate, at least on my 2019 Crosstrek. You CAN START THE CAR with the fob if you hold the disabled fob to the ignition/start button to enable the car and fire up the engine. True, you can leave the disabled fob in the car and lock it inside as he describes, but if you choose to take the key with you instead, the disabled fob WILL NOT UNLOCK THE CAR as stated in the video. Also note, if you start the car by holding the fob against the start/ignition button, it will disable the PIN access too, so if you lock it again don't leave the key inside since you will need the physical key in the fob to get in. Good news is that the fob re-enabling as he describes restores all key-less functions and the PIN.

Thanks, I was having trouble with the owners manual instructions and your video nailed it!

works great - code has to be at least 5 digits

Thanks for this, very easy to follow.

Nice! Makes me want a Subaru Outback even more!

Thank you for the detailed instruction.

Excellent video. Very helpful, thank you!

So much easier to understand than the manual! You missed only one important thing. BEFORE you actually lock the key in the car for the first time set it 10+ feet away (out of range) and make sure you can comfortably unlock and relock the car. Especially important to do this if you're out in the wilderness without a cell signal. Otherwise you're going to end up having to smash your window! (Of course if you have the second key handy go ahead and just lock it inside).

Put the fob in aluminium foil and remove the emergency manual key from the fob. Then the fob can be locked in the car and the emergency key used to lock and unlock the car.

Thank you. Very easy to follow. The manual is so unclear!

Holy Crap, that is the first time I heard about this!!

we need you! amazing job.

thanks very easy and complete

Good video and to the point 👍🏻

On my car, that method of disabling the key didn't work, but holding the lock button then pressing the unlock button twice works. Then to wait it up, just press any button.

The de-activation of the FOB is much easier (maybe prone to accidentals) on the 6th Gen. By click and holding the lock and pressing the unlock 2 times, the Fob will flash twice in 2 successions, 4 in total. To re-activate the Fob all you have to do is press any key and that's the part I don't like. It can accidentally unlock your car when you don't want it to if it's still on you.

Great video. Thank you for showing us every step

Thanks! This really cleared things up for me with my 2016 Impreza.

It worked thank you sir. 🏹🤠👍

Good clear instructions. However, I would NOT lock the key in the car. I think the point of the "key disable" feature is that you can disable the key, and TAKE THE FOB WITH YOU. Then, when (if) you lose your fob, it makes it difficult for someone to both identify your car (they can't walk through a parking lot and spam the unlock button) and the "auto interior lights on" feature is disabled when they walk past the car. If someone gets into your car, and the fob is inside, they can easily google how to unlock the fob and just drive off.

Thanks

You look like my old boss! 😂😂😂

thanks for sharing ，how to reset the code for used car？

professional

What about a 2015 outback how do i find the key code to proggrame it to my key that the locksmith just kut it will unlock the car but wont start tha ignition???

Hi Joshua, thanks for the instuctions. I was able to set a pin and able to unlock the car with it. However, when i locked all doors, left the key inside and closed the driver door. All the doors are lcoked, except the driver door. What should i do?

GREAT. Programming the pin code is only needed once, right? Not each time you go hiking, biking or kayaking?

Indeed easier than in manual, thanks! However, I stuck at the step - locking the car: I press lock button and close the door, then driver's door opens once shut... Can't figure out how to lock it ... Any clue? Thank you!

Does disabling the fob also disable the spare fob?

Can you wrap the key in foil after “disabling “ it and will car still open ?

Can you use the pin code to open any doors if you don't have the key fob with you

does this feature apply to 2018 outback premium model

....yes

Seems like the fab needs to be in sleep mode and near the car or it won't work or am I doing something wrong.

Two questions 1-Will this work on a Crosstrek?

OK, very good, but suppose I take the key with me and lose it ? The PIN lets me in the car, but I cannot start the engine, and the key pad is no help - it just sets off the alarm.

BTW you CAN lock an active key IN the car by locking the car with the MySubaru app on your phone.

If you enter the wrong pin code 3 times you get locked out. Does anyone know how long this lockout lasts.

Does the pin have to be six digits or can it be four?

What mods did you do to windows and tail-lights?

Edit: looks like you can't do this unless you're subscribed to Starlink at the higher level that allows remote starting, etc. Cannot get this to work. Other people have done it, so I am guessing that there is some menu setting in the vehicle that is preventing this programming. It would be nice to identify that. I also want to point out that several of the most-watched YT videos on this programming have inconsistent preliminary/set-up steps. As a second comment, none of the other videos, including the Subaru instructions, go through the procedure to deactivate the key fob. Since I can't get this programmed I don't know whether it would work without those steps, but if all of that is required the comment below about way too many steps is totally correct - which is obviously totally not your issue! :-) The Subaru engineers who designed this need some remedial training. :-(

How do you reset the pin code?

Where does the pin code come from?

I try many times but it doesn't work. If I hold the RC button and hold the button on the car, nothing happens.

Still so much more complicated than Ford's securi-code keypad. I think Subaru makes a better vehicle, at least now, but just use a keypad. Even GM offers this option as an accessory on some buicks.

What happen if your car battery die with your key lock inside.

So, you are off fishing in the mountains with Subaru Forester and loose your key fob, you are royally screwed. That is because it's my understanding that the rear hatch pin will unlock the car but it looks like Subaru engineers not smart enough to program the computer to allow the car to start. They were smart enough to allow it to be driven off if you forget to turn the car off and dash into house or store.

I’m sorry what are you doing ? Pressing that thing a couple of times with your finger?

This is way too many steps to be practical. I have keypad entry on my 2005 Ford Freestyle and it takes literally 5 seconds to open the door with a 5 digit combination. I never take my keys with me. I'm looking for another car with keypad entry.

If you can remember all this bull that comes with your Subaru then you need to get a better day job!