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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2008FORESTER F4-2.5L DOHC TURBOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMELOCKSKEYLESS ENTRYKEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTERTESTING AND INSPECTION
2008 Subaru Forester F4-2.5L DOHC Turbo
Keyless Entry Transmitter: Testing and Inspection
2008 Subaru Forester F4-2.5L DOHC TurboSECTION Testing and Inspection
Transmitter
REPLACEMENT
1. REGISTRATION OF KEYLESS TRANSMITTER WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR
NOTE:
- A maximum of four keyless transmitters can be registered for each individual vehicle.
- When replacing or adding a keyless transmitter, new registration of the transmitter is necessary.
1. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to the vehicle.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3. From the <> on the Subaru Select Monitor, select {2. Check individual system} --> {7. Keyless unit mode} --> {8. Keyless transmitter ID registration}.
4. Input the 8-digit ID number from the left, which is attached to the plastic bag of the keyless transmitter or to the transmitter inner circuit board, then press the [YES] key.
NOTE: Press the [UP Arrow] key on the Subaru Select Monitor to increase the number, and the [DOWN Arrow] key to decrease. Press the [<] key to move to the digit in the left, and [>] to the right.
5. The ID number you have entered will be shown. Make sure that the ID number shown is the same as the plastic bag.
6. Press the [YES] key if the ID number is correct. If incorrect, press the [NO] key to return to the step 3) and try again.
7. <> is displayed and registration starts.
8. <> will be displayed when the registration process is done.
9. To exit, select <>, and press the [NO] key to return to {8. Keyless transmitter ID registration}. If there are additional keyless transmitters to be registered, select <>, and press the [YES] key to return to the step 3).
NOTE:
- If the registration fails, <> will be shown. Press the [YES] key to return to {8. Transmitter ID registration}. And retry from the step 2).
- <> is shown on the Subaru Select Monitor when fourth keyless transmitter has been registered. Press the [NO] key to return to {8. Keyless transmitter ID registration}.
REPLACEMENT
1. REGISTRATION OF KEYLESS TRANSMITTER WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR
NOTE:
- A maximum of four keyless transmitters can be registered for each individual vehicle.
- When replacing or adding a keyless transmitter, new registration of the transmitter is necessary.
1. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to the vehicle.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3. From the <
4. Input the 8-digit ID number from the left, which is attached to the plastic bag of the keyless transmitter or to the transmitter inner circuit board, then press the [YES] key.
NOTE: Press the [UP Arrow] key on the Subaru Select Monitor to increase the number, and the [DOWN Arrow] key to decrease. Press the [<] key to move to the digit in the left, and [>] to the right.
5. The ID number you have entered will be shown. Make sure that the ID number shown is the same as the plastic bag.
6. Press the [YES] key if the ID number is correct. If incorrect, press the [NO] key to return to the step 3) and try again.
7. <
8. <
9. To exit, select <
NOTE:
- If the registration fails, <
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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.