Yep. If the car doesn't recognize the key is in it or close to it then yes you can get that issue. It's an anti theft measure obviously.
friendly_prawn,
Jul 17, 10:59pm
According to Subaru, aprox 10% of cars have this issue when changing a battery in a transponder.
So it means you will need to get your car towed to Subaru to get them to sort it to punch in some code etc I guess, after they have diagnosed the problem of which of course they'll charge you for.
Dont seem like such a great idea to me. The secret might be to park outside Subaru before you change batterys in the transponder lol.
nice_lady,
Jul 17, 11:02pm
Sounds sensible.
kazbanz,
Jul 17, 11:37pm
sorry mate-I think they said that to make you feel better.
friendly_prawn,
Jul 18, 12:57am
So do you think they're telling porky's?
kazbanz,
Jul 18, 3:34am
UM well--lets put it this way-I must be very very VERY lucky if they are right. Never had an issue changing batteries in transponder keys.
friendly_prawn,
Nov 21, 7:45pm
Yes but how many batteries in this particular male modEl. It rings true to me.
When the transponder started playing up a few days later the car wouldn't start. New transponder fixed the problem.
As Franc said and the car dealer confirmed it has something to do with anti theft
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