Why is my key not working on my Outback?
Turns out that the car went into anti-theft lockdown mode and after a little while the key fob worked again. Not sure what caused that to happen as there are no visual indications of something hitting the car or trying to break in. . . . inserting the key manually in the door won’t unlock it either. Click to expand…
Why does my new Mercedes key not work?
Went to Mercedes changed battery nothing, ordered new key and again nothing they ordered another I case faulty and still nothing but tried my old key and all of a sudden it works the ignition but not the door locks. I’m confused as my car worked perfectly fine before my son put keys in cuppa tea so why wouldn’t a new key from Mercedes work?
What happens when you turn the key on a car?
The higher rate of electricity gives the starter motor more “oomph” to turn the engine over. The process of starting the car begins at the ignition switch in the driver’s cockpit. The key turn completes a small circuit that tells the battery to release power to the starter solenoid.
What happens when the key is turned in the door lock?
When the key turns in the door lock, the link is moved up, or down, and mechanically engages or disengages the door handle from behind. There’s no involvement of anything electrical. This is obviously necessary in the event the battery were to die or be disconnected. I can’t see how the security system can override this.
What happens when your key won’t turn in?
If your key won’t turn your ignition lock cylinder and the steps above did not get your ignition to turn, then there is an extremely good chance your vehicle is in the list below. The list below is just a partial list of vehicles we suspect of having ignition failure problems when people call and say “My key won’t turn in my ignition”.
Why does my steering wheel not turn when I turn the key?
Turn the Steering Wheel The most common reason that a car key will not turn is that the steering wheel has locked. This will happen when the steering wheel has been moved after the key has been removed from the ignition cylinder. Turn the steering wheel to the right and left.
What to do if your car key wont turn in the ignition?
As long as you can get your key out when your car key won’t turn in the ignition, you should be able to investigate the car key. Try a spare car key, and see if a different key will work. Compare the car key that won’t turn in the ignition. Look at the bitting on the blade of the key for any wear. Examine for any twists, bends, or breaks.
What to do if your car key is broken?
The most simple fix when there is something wrong with your car key is to just replace the key. There is always a way to copy a broken key. No matter how the key is broken or whether this is something you do yourself or a task that you contract out, there is a solution. There are several ways to approach this process.
How do you unlock a Subaru Outback door?
One of the kids left the light on and drained the battery flat dead. All the doors were locked. To unlock the door manually and mechanically, use the small key attached to your FOB. There is a key hole on the driver side. Crank the key to the right.
What kind of car is the Subaru Outback?
The car is a ’11 Outback and just came back from the Subaru shop yesterday where they fixed another weird problem. The passenger seat belt alarm was constantly “dinging” with no passenger in the seat. They ended up replacing the passenger seat base and airbag module.
How can I unlock my car when the battery is dead?
If there happens to be a 12 volt accessory outlet located in the trunk, you might be able to apply voltage to the electrical system long enough to click the locks open with the remote. Just remember polarity. The center post will be positive and the outer shell is negative or ground. Good Luck 15 people found this helpful.
Turns out that the car went into anti-theft lockdown mode and after a little while the key fob worked again. Not sure what caused that to happen as there are no visual indications of something hitting the car or trying to break in. . . . inserting the key manually in the door won’t unlock it either. Click to expand…
What to do if your Outback battery is dead?
With a dead battery, I don’t think there’s going to be any alarm functions…nor would the alarm prevent you from manually unlocking the door. Outback 2007 3.0Rn 5EAT Wagon. If the car is a wagon, is there a key slot in the tailgate to insert a key and unlock there? If so, you’re in, crawl through and pop the bonnet using the release.
One of the kids left the light on and drained the battery flat dead. All the doors were locked. To unlock the door manually and mechanically, use the small key attached to your FOB. There is a key hole on the driver side. Crank the key to the right.
What kind of key does a Subaru Outback use?
Retired Outbacks: 2002 2.5 Limited Sedan, 2000 2.5 Wagon. Have you tried heating the key with a lighter and then sticking it into the key hole? This was a common process for me back in Canada in the 1960’s. A little bit of frozen moisture in the lock with melt right out with a heated key.
Can a battery be replaced on a Subaru Outback?
Battery was replaced with a more “powerful” one and given a clean bill of health. No charge to me as a “goodwill” gesture. I did get a follow up call from both the dealer and Subaru America. So far the car is behaving properly.
How do you unlock a Subaru Outback manually?
To unlock the door manually and mechanically, use the small key attached to your FOB. There is a key hole on the driver side. Crank the key to the right. You will feel spring tension as you turn the key. The spring tension doesn’t do anything and doesn’t unlock the car.
Why is the FOB button on my Subaru not working?
The fob buttons and the small key aren’t working. Not even with needlenose plier pressure trying to turn the key to the point of bending the key. Key slot has been lubed and key turns freely clockwise and counterclockwise until it doesn’t.
Is the battery on my Subaru Outback dead?
Subaru Keyless Entry No Longer Working and Battery Isn’t Dead Maintenance/Repairs km782 July 4, 2016, 10:13pm #1 All of the sudden the remote to my 2009 Subaru Outback stopped working. The car doesn’t respond at all. I mentioned this when I had the car in for service and they tested my remote.
What to do if your Subaru fob battery dies?
Brendan shows us how to get into your Subaru vehicle if the key fob battery dies. All Subaru vehicles with the key-less entry fob will have a “real” key inside, you simply need to release the catch and pull it out in order to unlock your doors.
Can a Outback be replaced with the same OEM battery?
The lawsuit says if owners of Outback and Ascent models take their vehicle in for diagnosis of the problem, dealers replace the old battery with the same OEM battery “and is thus a temporary fix only.” Visit Torque News homepage for more stories.
Why is the remote on my Subaru Outback not working?
All of the sudden the remote to my 2009 Subaru Outback stopped working. The car doesn’t respond at all. I mentioned this when I had the car in for service and they tested my remote.
Why is the remote fob on my Subaru not working?
As to what is wrong, it’s either the remote fob or the car. That is pretty certain. My guess is car is correctly receiving the signal, but the actuator in the door lock isn’t working. One thing you could look at is near the hinges of the door there should be a wiring harness from the chassis to the door interior.
Why does my Remote key not unlock the door?
When the physical key can lock or unlock the door, be sure that the mechanism of the locks is fine. There could be an electrical issue that prevents the fob from connecting to the door’s receiver sensor. These are mostly the reasons and troubleshooting options when a remote key won’t unlock car door.
When the key turns in the door lock, the link is moved up, or down, and mechanically engages or disengages the door handle from behind. There’s no involvement of anything electrical. This is obviously necessary in the event the battery were to die or be disconnected. I can’t see how the security system can override this.
How does a car key unlock a door?
The key cylinder is connected to the latch lock mechanism by a metal link. When the key turns in the door lock, the link is moved up, or down, and mechanically engages or disengages the door handle from behind. There’s no involvement of anything electrical. This is obviously necessary in the event the battery were to die or be disconnected.
The fob buttons and the small key aren’t working. Not even with needlenose plier pressure trying to turn the key to the point of bending the key. Key slot has been lubed and key turns freely clockwise and counterclockwise until it doesn’t.
To unlock the door manually and mechanically, use the small key attached to your FOB. There is a key hole on the driver side. Crank the key to the right. You will feel spring tension as you turn the key. The spring tension doesn’t do anything and doesn’t unlock the car.
The car is a ’11 Outback and just came back from the Subaru shop yesterday where they fixed another weird problem. The passenger seat belt alarm was constantly “dinging” with no passenger in the seat. They ended up replacing the passenger seat base and airbag module.