Thank you! It fell apart while changing the battery and I had all the parts and zero clues! This is by far the most informed video on how to change the battery, especially getting the case open easily.

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

6 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Very glad it helped!!!

Great straightforward demonstration of steps to replace battery in key fob.

Best video, discusses everything that can go wrong when changing battery in Subaru key fob

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words!!!

ok robert, you have the best video on how to change the battery. Watched several others without success but yours was great and i was able to change battery successfully. Keep up the good work and keep making videos on subarus

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words, and sorry for the delay on the reply. Glad it helped!

Talking to me like I might be your grandmother. Oh wait, I might be! Great Job. One suggestion. When you take the old battery put it way far away from your work area so you don't get the old battery mixed up with the new battery. Hmm.

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and Great suggestion! I'm sure I've made that mistake with the batteries for my computer mouse lol!

Thank you so much for this, was able to swap out the batteries in both my fobs in record time.

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

8 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!!!

Clear instructions. Thank you so much. I followed everything and it worked smoothly.

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad it helped!

Thank you! I was about to scream in frustration with the directions in the manual. Thanks for including all the little pieces and explaining exactly how they go in.

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

8 ай бұрын

Any time! Glad I could help!

I watched multiple videos and could not successfully change the battery in my fob and my everything back together again - until I found this video! SUCCESS! Thank you for the detailed instructions and addressing the multiple things that could go wrong - especially the spring that can go flying!

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

6 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! I'm glad it helped!

A five minute project turned into hours until I found your video. The spring popping out was the hardest thing to put back correctly. Other videos mention it, but only you clearly instruct how to properly reassemble. Thank you!

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!!! So glad it helped!

I am pretty sure my neighbors heard me cussing at my key fob for 20 minutes straight. If I hadn't come across your video, they probably would have called the police to do a wellness check! Thanks to you, my car key is back together!!!

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

3 жыл бұрын

So glad it helped!!!

This is a great tutorial. I put my fob back together wrong twice but by slowing down the video I figured out what was wrong and now it works.

These subaru key fobs are mysterious things. Thanks for demystifying.

HANDS DOWN - the BEST tutorial I could find! Of course when I popped off the back - EVERYTHING flew out.. so then I was panicking on how to get that darn spring in. Did more searching and thankfully found YOUR tutorial! THANK YOU!!! ❤

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!! Glad it helped!

Excellent tutorial. I've looked at others and left still confused. Yours is hands down the best. Thank you so much.

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! Glad it helped! 🙂

Wow since 2019 I've never noticed that little light. Going to buy some batteries and change them 2day.

Thanks Robert. Need it all. Broke the little plastic battery holder off of one. Gonna look for another, but o got one working

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

3 жыл бұрын

The casing shows up on eBay from time to time, very cheaply. I think the biggest difficulty is that the battery clip is on the electronics, which makes that a tough one. :-(

Thanks Robert. Flawless demonstration and narrative! I can think of 20 additional videos I like to see you make given the standard you've set!

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for the kind words! I'd love to hear what you have in mind. I am always trying to figure out what would be helpful content.

Uttering the same as others - spring popped out and was having a hard time figuring out where it went back in. Thank you for this video!

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome! Glad it helped!!!

I watched few "how to", and this one is the best one.

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Thank you so much. I did it myself thanks to your great instruction. I didn’t have to ask my husband to do it. 😊

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

11 ай бұрын

Glad I could help! 😊

I would’ve never figured it out thank you very much my spring came out .

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome! Glad it helped!

Holy crap thank you! The spring and release came out on me and I couldn't figure out how to replace them. Thankful for this video!

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

thank you!!!! I was losing my mind and you saved the day!

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

Күн бұрын

So glad it helped!!!

Thank you, the dealers don't show you this. Awesome 👍🙏❤️

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

Update. I was able to get the valet key out and disassembled the case. I was able to fix the button latch assembly and now I am able to access the key and battery. 👍

Wow! I would have never have figured out how to reassemble the fob and get the spring in the right place. I had to watch it a few times because of how tiny the spring is. I finally got the idea though and am good to go. Thank you!

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. Glad it helped! 😊

Thank you Robert, this video is really helpful. Just changed the batteries of my both key fobs. Appreciated!

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome.

Thanks for the thorough instructions on the key fob. Would have been nice if you explained the battery replacement first since this is the whole point of the video. The disassembly and reassembly of the switches should be at the end...otherwise excellent vide.

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I added chapter features so you can skip to just the parts you need.

Thank you. Much more informative than the quick 1-2-3 videos. Especially the part about the spring.

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! :-)

wow - I did it all by myself!! Thanks R. Mauro

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

2 жыл бұрын

Glad the vid helped!

Thanks, I would never have figured that out myself, and the springloaded button did, indeed break free.

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped :)

@absimir

2 жыл бұрын

Yep all parts fell into 10 pieces when I took apart. Needed this to show me where to put the spring, a real ego saver. I did it!

Thank you! So easy to follow and pause if needed. Wonderful instruction. Very nice.

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!! I am glad they helped!

Just change the battery following your direction thanks man!

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome!

Loved the thorough video. It anyone is interested, I found a way to keep an extra battery on my key chain. I bought a apple air tag holder on Amazon and it fits in there nicely. Thanks for the video.

Thanks . got me out of trouble there.

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! 🙂

Great video with awesome detail! Thank you so much!

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! Glad it helped!

Thanks ! Excellent explanation!

Thank you so very much have a great day!!

Thank you! I've also subscribed to your channel!

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shara! Glad it helped, and thanks for the sub!

Excellent, detailed video. Having the video divided into sections with titles for those that don't need all the info is a GREAT idea. Fantastic job!! One minor note is that CR2032 batteries are not air activated. They are standard Li-ion batteries.

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

Жыл бұрын

Hi - thanks for the kind words! And yes, not air activated - too little coffee, and confusing it with another battery style we'd also sometimes use in computers (and hearing/audio equipment) WAY back in the day - my mistake.

Nice, and thanks. Only thing I would suggest is to try and keep the battery contact points clean from finger oils to minimize corrosion issues. Perhaps slide the new battery in with a handkerchief or something similar.

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

3 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion!

Thx for the highly detailed demo. Subaru, why not a simple screw to open and a proper battery compartment?

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Perhaps because it's totally tool-less this way? Sadly, there's a few ways to mess it up though, which would make screws easier, but, there's not too much room to add screws and keep the water resistance. I'd personally prefer a flatter design with buttons that weren't so easy to press. I end up hanging mine on a belt loop to avoid accidentally pressing a button.

Thank you, I’ve just replaced in my two keys

Thank you.

Awesome tutorial….!

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you!!!

greaat explanation and video

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you

Thanks!

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

11 ай бұрын

Thank YOU, Jack!

Hey Robert, I'd like to know where we can get a key fob to purchase, please

A great video. Too bad I watched it too late! I took the key fob apart and the spring/button assembly shot out. I replaced the battery and reassembled the key fob. Unfortunately, I did not install the spring/button correctly since I now cannot push the release button to remove the valet key!! Any suggestions on how to open up the key fob without destroying it? Thanks

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

Жыл бұрын

So sorry I didn't see this. You can use a "spludger" or similar tool used to pry apart cell phones to slip in the edges and try to pry it open that way. It's risky, but if you're careful, you should be able to open it without any functional damage (you will leave marks though).

Very helpful but it would have been better if there were a few stops and close-ups. Your hands covered a lot of the intricate work like putting the little spring loaded valet key latch back it. Regardless, I did this myself and I’m not good at stuff like this. Thx.

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice and kind words! I may refilm this to make it clearer, and will do multicam to make sure I get better close ups.

Hi Robert ,unfortunately I did not see your video first and watched another that didn't explain about the spring...so I've lost it.I'm in Australia and have been told it's almost $600 for a new key and that you can't just buy the spring...what do you recommend?

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, the fobs or fob casing show up on ebay for $50 sometimes. Buying one and swapping in your inside, or buying a bag of different sized pen springs and finding a replacement that works, is probably your cheapest option.

@lemonpoppyseed937

3 жыл бұрын

Subaru Ambassador Robert Mauro thank you. After hours of searching I found it.. will definitely be buying some springs as a back up.

@vivbob2

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I watched a short video and opened my fob incorrectly. He had the valet key parallel and twisted against the plastic to open the fob, rather than putting the key into the perpendicular slot and gently pushing down to open as you demonstrated. All the buttons fell out because he did not advise fob face down orientation and with no instruction on how to reassemble, which I also did incorrectly. Fortunately another search turned up your video and I was able to re-assemble my fob perfectly! Thank you so very much for your detailed explanations! I have subscribed and given you a thumbs way up rating!

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

2 жыл бұрын

@@vivbob2 Hi!! Thanks so much! Glad it helped and you got it all back together properly!

If the metal block with the spring pops out and does not lock back down, does that mean a piece of plastic broke off it while opening it? Changed the battery went to slide in the emergency key and it won’t lock back in and the metal spring box does not lock in, like this video shows. Key fob closes and works but emergency key won’t lock into place

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

9 ай бұрын

Sadly, possibly. If you've lost a piece or broke one, the easiest and cheapest fix is to find an empty FOB case for sale on ebay, and to swap your electronics board and key into it. If you run into any other issues, feel free to message me on Facebook on my Subaru Ambassador Robert page. I will be able to send you pics and vids that may help, depending on where you're stuck in the process.

Thanks ! Only problem now is the remote trunk button. It When pressed the car marker lights flash once and one beep sounds It will not open the hatch. All other functions appear to work.

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Fortunately, it's not related to a battery change, so, let's dig into possibilities. First thing I'd do is make sure the car is unlocked and in park. Then, make sure you're pressing the middle button, and not the one on the right (the one on the right is to lock the liftgate, or to enter a secret pin to unlock the car). If that doesn't work, then turn off the liftgate height button on the button panel in front of the driver's left knee and try again. Let me know if that helps.

@gscop1683

2 жыл бұрын

I made some mistake reassembling. If I press the liftgate button on the fob....the doors lock. If I hold down the lock button, the liftgate opens.

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

2 жыл бұрын

@@gscop1683 ah! Sounds like it may be put together with the little button strip backwards. Starting at the valet key side, it should be: - Alarm - Trunk - Unlock - Lock Hope that helps!

All good but I cannot snap the key back in tight. Hand strength or trick? It’s frustrating.

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

6 ай бұрын

My best guess would be that the spring and latch are probably not seated correctly. I'd try that part of the assembly again.

Pls use freeze frame when it comes to ‘riding’

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

7 ай бұрын

Hi! What section? Is there a part I can explain better?

What if the battery won’t snap in and keeps popping out?

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

Жыл бұрын

Did you perhaps damage a clip? If not, are you inserting the correct end in first? It only goes in one way.

@hockeypnc3

Жыл бұрын

@@SubaruAmbassadorRobert no. The guy at the hardware store helped me, he basically forced the battery in by closing the back

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

Жыл бұрын

@@hockeypnc3 that's not normal. Either a clip is broken or the wrong end was inserted first, meaning when he jammed it closed, he broke clips.

HANDS DOWN - literally - you don't get to see Robert's left hand until a full 30-seconds into the video. Also, "...newer Subaru key fobs..." - needs details like how one can tell if they qualify. Maybe a vehicle year would be helpful.

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

Жыл бұрын

It was kinda all over the place when Subaru started rolling out these FOBs. Sorry about that, I should have been mode clear and said "any FOB that looks like this".

changed a battery and now the silver button won't push down. Am I basically 'up a creek' since I can no longer open the case?

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I responded on Facebook. Send me a pic there and I'll take a look at it in the morning when I get up.

Rather long video for what was supposed to be about just replacing replacing the battery. Thanks for keeping it short.

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

3 жыл бұрын

Well, yes... I kept in mind all of the various mistakes numerous people have made over the last few years, and made sure to cover them too. The toughest part of making any video is making it suitable for numerous people's widely varying technical abilities. 😉 Anyway, I hope it helped regardless. I'm thinking of trying to make quick versions that then have secondary sections for "what if this went wrong?" at the end for the next ones. It just requires a lot of extra filming, and I don't have a lot of free time from my actual day job. Thanks for the critique. I'll see what I can do on the next ones. 🙂

@andreavin3674

3 жыл бұрын

@@SubaruAmbassadorRobert Dude! Your video is the only one I've seen that actually addresses the spring. I didn't see the spring pop out and I almost lost mine. After watching useless video after video I finally found this. Turns out my spring won't click into place, but I was finally able to align everything to close up without the panic button shifting and mashing down. I wasted so much time, was confused on what happened, and I was starting to panic myself. You solved everything, thank you.

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

3 жыл бұрын

@@andreavin3674 Hi! I'm so glad it helped!!! :-)