Check Transmitter Battery And Function

2004 Subaru Baja Base, StandardSECTION Check Transmitter Battery And Function
CHECKING STEPS REFERENCE

Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK TRANSMITTER BATTERY. 
  1. Remove the battery from the transmitter. < Ref. to REMOVAL  . >
  2. Check the battery voltage. < Ref. to INSPECTION  . >
Is the measured value more than 2 V? Go to step 2. Replace the transmitter battery.
2 CHECK LED OF TRANSMITTER. 
  1. Press the LOCK/ARM or UNLOCK/DISARM button six times to synchronize with the keyless entry control module.
  2. Press the LOCK/ARM button.
Does the LED blink one time? Go to step 3. Replace the transmitter. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Keyless Transmitter . >
3 CHECK LED OF TRANSMITTER. 
Keep the LOCK/ARM button pressed.
Does the LED blink one time, and then turn on? Go to step 4. Replace the transmitter. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Keyless Transmitter . >
4 CHECK LED OF TRANSMITTER. 
Press the UNLOCK/DISARM button.
Does the LED blink one time? Go to step 5. Replace the transmitter. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Keyless Transmitter . >
5 CHECK LED OF TRANSMITTER. 
Keep the UNLOCK/DISARM button pressed.
Does the LED blink two times? Transmitter is OK. Replace the transmitter. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Keyless Transmitter . >
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