Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2002 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean EditionFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
To Enter The Programming Mode
- Disarm the security system (if equipped). Sit on the driver's seat
- Open driver's door. Sit in driver's seat.
- Close driver's door and all other doors, rear gate, and trunk lid.
- Place the ignition key into ignition switch and cycle the switch from LOCK to ON ten times within 15 seconds. Be sure to stop at the LOCK position. See Fig 1
. The horn will sound once to indicate that you are in transmitter programming mode.NOTE: The horn chirps once to indicate that the system has entered the programming mode. Do not start the engine at this time.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.