Hidden Subaru Pin Code Access - How to unlock your Subaru without the key

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  • Опубліковано 26 вер 2024

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  • @monicajones4717
    @monicajones4717 6 днів тому

    I went to the dealership and they could not help me set my PIN code. The Subaru sales manager couldn’t even help. Watched your video one time and it is done. Easy and clear instructions. Thank you!

  • @acuison1
    @acuison1 3 місяці тому +2

    I just bought my Subaru Crosstrek this past Saturday and I'm loving your "How To" videos. This one in particular. I often go to the gym not wanting to bring my keys with me, but I couldn't do that with my old car. Now, I can just leave it in the car and just take my phone and water bottle with me without needing to figure out where to put the car keys.

  • @BoslagerBBQ
    @BoslagerBBQ 3 місяці тому +1

    Glad I saw this video. When I had the Subaru guy come out to “show” me all the features of my new Subaru I asked if there was a way to get in without the Fob and was told no. Basically it was a waste of a trip because the guy literally showed me nothing. Every thing I’ve learned was here or on other Subaru UA-camr’s page, keep up the great work. Set this up in literally 5 minutes.

  • @johndtaylor2
    @johndtaylor2 4 місяці тому +2

    Bought a new 2024 SUbaru Outback Wilderness on Memorial Day Weekend. I have been mesmerized by Alex's excellent Subaru videos. I have learned so much in less than 1 week. Alex - you are a Subaru genius!

  • @charlesbeall2589
    @charlesbeall2589 7 місяців тому +4

    I just stumbled onto your videos today Alex! We bought Wife a 2016 Forester and these tips are exactly what we need to get the most from her vehicle, well done! Liked and subscribed.

  • @mardiweber2951
    @mardiweber2951 10 місяців тому +4

    This is very cool. Unfortunately, I opted for a regular key start on my 2022 Outback. There’s just something very satisfying about turning a key to start a vehicle. It’s probably because I’ve been driving since 1973!
    I like your videos, more information on my vehicle is always a good thing.

    • @alexpmo
      @alexpmo  10 місяців тому +2

      Nothing wrong with that!

  • @fwood1231
    @fwood1231 10 місяців тому +2

    I bought a new Outback Limited XT about two months ago. Programmed my code after watching a older video of yours. Really came in handy on a recent trip. 👍 Thanks
    Your videos are great.

    • @alexpmo
      @alexpmo  10 місяців тому

      Glad I could help. Enjoy! 😃

  • @brendallsterling4117
    @brendallsterling4117 10 місяців тому +2

    I've been driving since 1966 as a teen, and I love the push-button system !!

  • @redstar1jc1
    @redstar1jc1 9 місяців тому +2

    Alex your info is GREATLY APPRECIATED

  • @heikemotzek5954
    @heikemotzek5954 5 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Alex, you're the best!! I am starting to show my dealership all the things they weren't able to show me ;)
    One question though please: setting the pin is a doddle, problem is I cannot seem to lock the key in the car, which I would like to do to go swimming at the beach.
    I press the lock button, then double click the unlock button, the light flashes, but even though I lock all doors manually before closing the door, they all unlock again as soon as I open the drivers door.
    I know that the key is in fact disabled as far as unlocking the car goes, because if I keep it on the outside of the car, it now does not work. So as an "interim" solution, I leave the window slightly open and then drop the key back inside once I lock it with the key; which strangely enough DOES work. Unlocking definitely doesn't.
    In a video by someone else I saw that he pressed the lock and trunk button at the same time while in the car to put the key to sleep. But that does not work for me either. Mine's a MY24 Outback. Please help!

  • @RobertFrost-m5s
    @RobertFrost-m5s 10 місяців тому +2

    Directions were perfect! As someone who is not that tech savy, I appreciate your awesome steps and details, especially with visual videos! Thanks for all of your great tips :)

    • @alexpmo
      @alexpmo  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! Happy to hear you found this easy to follow

    • @cristianandresmontecino8601
      @cristianandresmontecino8601 6 місяців тому

      But, how can i close the car if i leave the keys on the inside?

  • @freddyfoxx002
    @freddyfoxx002 4 місяці тому +3

    For some reason my car doesn’t beep when I hold down the lock button on the fob and hold the hatch button. I can’t get into the programming mode. Any ideas?

  • @seanzhu4140
    @seanzhu4140 10 місяців тому +4

    thanks, learnt it from your previous pin code setup tutorial. But I can't lock the car doors after pin code access without the fob even I use the lock button in the driver side door

    • @heikemotzek5954
      @heikemotzek5954 5 місяців тому +1

      yep, same. Have you found a solution? Best I have come up with is to leave a window open slightly, lock car with fob, disable fob (that actually works the other way round too), then drop key into car. Now it really IS locked until I open it with the pin code.

    • @djdezy
      @djdezy 3 місяці тому

      there are 2 ways I have just discovered to lock your fob in the car firstly is just to disable the fob then take the key out and lock it with key and if you don't want to take the key then you disable the fob while sitting in the car then get out flick the lock button on the inside of the door to lock then get out and close the door while holding the handle up while you close the door then its locked until you enter the code hope that helps

    • @djdezy
      @djdezy 3 місяці тому

      @@heikemotzek5954 no need to leave window open sit in the car lock it then disable fob then get out flick the lock on the door to the lock position then get out and close the door holding the handle out as you close the door then it stays locked with your fob and key safely turned off locked inside then just use your code to get back in hope this helps

  • @jlpservicesinc1452
    @jlpservicesinc1452 Місяць тому

    Thank you.

  • @toddmarshall5387
    @toddmarshall5387 27 днів тому

    Do you continuously hold the lock button on the fob while holding the button on the car?have tried doing this numerous times on my 2022 Outback in my garage but the car never starts beeping so I can continue the process? ABSOLUTELY LOVE your channel and habve told several friends and they all love it too!
    WHAT AM I DOING WRONG Alex

  • @Mr.Datree_1989
    @Mr.Datree_1989 10 місяців тому +9

    This is my favorite Subaru channel

  • @jettap7652
    @jettap7652 2 місяці тому

    Good instructions. Only wish you had a light to shine on the button on the car. Since it's black, it's hard to see. I recently locked my key in the car while it was running. I didn't think that was possible.

  • @hankseda
    @hankseda 10 місяців тому +1

    Very useful information 👍

  • @MikeGratis
    @MikeGratis 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank You! Have been trying this without any luck. Figured I'd check online before contacting the Dealer. Much Appreciated! 😎

  • @Berry_N
    @Berry_N 6 місяців тому +1

    Kinda wondering if it would be a good idea to put the fob to sleep each night.

  • @gracewheatley8020
    @gracewheatley8020 10 місяців тому +1

    Is there a quick way to reset all of your cars defaults / remove your settings and info? eg you’re trading in your car or returning a lease😢

  • @charlesebyjr2925
    @charlesebyjr2925 10 місяців тому +3

    Alex, I’ve had my outback for 18 months and still haven’t set it up, can’t hear the beeps! 😂

    • @thisspotrules3631
      @thisspotrules3631 10 місяців тому

      Did you try in a garage? Or his tip is to park your passenger side next to a wall. That is were the chirp buzzer is. Subaru moved it back left to be closer to the hatch locking/pin button and now drivers can't hear it activate exiting their door! It's called the "Suby push/pull" Supposedly your dealer can increase (very little) the volume on your next service.

    • @alexpmo
      @alexpmo  10 місяців тому +1

      hard for me to hear also 🤣

  • @bryan1480
    @bryan1480 10 місяців тому

    If you have an older Subaru, I just set this up on my 2017 Crosstrek Limited without any issues.

  • @caferacer8641
    @caferacer8641 2 місяці тому

    Very strange but there is no video shows how you can leave the key fob inside and able to lock the doors at the same time. My forester 2024 do not allow that.

  • @lindaabuhasou2635
    @lindaabuhasou2635 6 місяців тому

    Great info! Silly question....if key fob was lost and use pin code to unlock vehicle. R u able to start car w/o key fob?

  • @brendatruskin4815
    @brendatruskin4815 2 місяці тому

    Can it be any 5 digits, or just combinations of 1s and 2s?

  • @ScotlandSaint
    @ScotlandSaint 3 місяці тому

    I'm assuming the case 22 wrx isn't equipped for this. I don't even have a trunk release button outside.

  • @jammo2168
    @jammo2168 10 місяців тому +1

    Is there a default pin code? Or you need to set up one for it to activate?

  • @jamtraveler1
    @jamtraveler1 10 місяців тому +1

    How about doing a video on the 2023 Subaru Ascent Touring 7-P

    • @hoawarrior9060
      @hoawarrior9060 5 місяців тому

      yes!!! I have a 2023 and this method does not work.

  • @krystaianamaile6860
    @krystaianamaile6860 3 місяці тому

    How about an old Subaru how do you unlock it. My car key just locked inside and don’t know what to do. Please help.

  • @PFyodor
    @PFyodor 5 місяців тому +6

    How to lock without key??

    • @JLaddStL
      @JLaddStL 4 місяці тому +1

      I was wondering the same question and I just tried it on my Crosstrek. I opened the driver side door then held down the lock button on the fob and press the unlock button twice. All doors did lock and I was able to shut the door without the doors. Unlocking

    • @sandiestafford4085
      @sandiestafford4085 4 місяці тому

      Lol out the secret code in. That’s what it’s for

    • @BoslagerBBQ
      @BoslagerBBQ 3 місяці тому

      If the truck is open I have a button next to the trunk close that locks all doors and closes the hatch. 2024 Forester

    • @thatsTrudeau
      @thatsTrudeau 3 місяці тому

      You open the door, push the lock button, and close the door. I’ve used this feature in my 2015 Outback and that’s what always worked for me.

    • @PFyodor
      @PFyodor 3 місяці тому

      @@thatsTrudeau now it is not work

  • @robertdavis171
    @robertdavis171 10 місяців тому +2

    What is the maximum number of presses allowed for the code? A 1-2-1-2-1 is pretty easy to decode. If you can use 9 or more for each digit, it increases the difficulty to just keep trying all the codes in succession.

  • @arlenehavard3544
    @arlenehavard3544 3 місяці тому

    Question: on a long road trip coming up, I want to leave my 2017 Forester running with AC on for my dog AND locking the car while I run to the bathroom! How do I do this? Thanks!

  • @stevefoley7109
    @stevefoley7109 9 місяців тому +1

    what is the process for actually locking the key in the car once you have set up the pin?

    • @alexpmo
      @alexpmo  9 місяців тому +2

      You first have to put the key in sleep mode. Using the key fob, click the lock button and simultaneously double click the unlock button. Then you can lock the key inside the car by clicking the lock button on the door. Make sure you have a spare key handy or you're comfortable inputing your pin code before you lock the key inside.

  • @jettap7652
    @jettap7652 2 місяці тому

    Does my 2019 Forester Premium have this feature? I can seem to set the pin code.

  • @neometalx9
    @neometalx9 3 місяці тому

    does this work for subaru forester 2016?

  • @anthonycollura6664
    @anthonycollura6664 4 місяці тому

    Would this work for a 2018 Outback?

  • @romavizenko1613
    @romavizenko1613 10 місяців тому +1

    thank you. I have set a pin code. can you tell me how to lock the car without a key? that's why I was able to open with a pin code, but not to block.

    • @Naveen039
      @Naveen039 6 місяців тому

      May be you use the lock push button in the tail gate 😊

    • @romavizenko1613
      @romavizenko1613 6 місяців тому +1

      @@Naveen039 It doesn't work without key.
      I found a solution. Need to open the driver's door, press the door block button, and close the door.

  • @lindawilliams2571
    @lindawilliams2571 3 місяці тому

    I put it in sleep mode I push any button on the fob and it comes out of sleep mode to set the code I push the lock on the fob, oops! It's out of sleep mode and Confused along with me.

  • @Jude3Abraham
    @Jude3Abraham 5 місяців тому

    Is this supposed to work for 2023 Subaru Solterra? I tried and no luck.

  • @bethwalden8868
    @bethwalden8868 9 місяців тому

    I have a 2012 outback is this a feature on that model

  • @lindawilliams2571
    @lindawilliams2571 3 місяці тому

    So, having a code gets me in my car ...😊if I've left my key in the car. If I've lost my keys on a hike, I can get in but no drive, right?

  • @VideoNOLA
    @VideoNOLA Місяць тому

    I really thought the secret unlock PIN required only 4 digits; has that changed to 5 digits?

    • @alexpmo
      @alexpmo  Місяць тому

      @@VideoNOLA as far as I know, it’s always been 5 digits

  • @DeniaYork
    @DeniaYork 3 місяці тому

    I bought a 2018 subaru legacy limited and automatically assumed that I would be able to leave it running when it's super hot outside since my goldendoodle goes everywhere u go. I was very disappointed when I tried this and it didn't work. I had a 2012 cadillac srx that I could leave running and lock the doors with my fob. Is there a trick to it on the legacy?

  • @Chesiremama
    @Chesiremama Місяць тому

    I was trying to set this and I didn't know you had to press it again while it was beeping. Idk what to do. The pin won't work and I just want to know how to reset it

    • @alexpmo
      @alexpmo  Місяць тому

      @@Chesiremama you can reset it by starting from the beginning. Just need to have your key fob with you to do it.

  • @eazymoney6158
    @eazymoney6158 15 днів тому

    You need a key fob?

  • @fixpacifica
    @fixpacifica 6 місяців тому +1

    I've been trying to set a pin code on my 2024 forester, and it's just not working. The second I hit the lock button on the fob I get a quick beep and the tail lights flash. Then I'll hold both buttons together for up to 20 seconds, and nothing happens. I don't get any kind of chirp. And for some strange reason, the radio in my car eventually comes on if I keep trying to set it. Anyone got a clue as to what's going on?

    • @hoawarrior9060
      @hoawarrior9060 5 місяців тому

      same here for my 2023

    • @mattsbrute
      @mattsbrute 4 місяці тому +2

      I have a 2024 forester. The process is different then explained in the video. You dont hold both lock and unlock on the fob. You press and hold the lock on the FOB and press and hold the door button. After the beep you hold unlock button till the chirp. Then 30 seconds to enter the 5 digit code then add the fifth digit a second time. Its on page 122 in the owners manual.

    • @fixpacifica
      @fixpacifica 4 місяці тому

      @@mattsbrute Thanks for the explanation. I had found the manual's explanation confusing, which is why I started watching videos. I'll give it another try.

    • @BoslagerBBQ
      @BoslagerBBQ 3 місяці тому

      @@fixpacificadid you get it to work? Just did my ‘24 Forester yesterday.

  • @marksavitt3657
    @marksavitt3657 10 місяців тому +2

    Can you do this on a legacy?

    • @alexpmo
      @alexpmo  10 місяців тому +2

      Yes, the pin code access is on all of the new models but many 2015 and newer have it as well. Just has to have the push button start key fob in order for this to work.

    • @marksavitt3657
      @marksavitt3657 10 місяців тому

      @@alexpmo How do you do it on a 21 legacy limited? I have the key fab.

    • @alexpmo
      @alexpmo  10 місяців тому

      @@marksavitt3657 should be some process as in the video. pin code button should be on trunk

    • @marksavitt3657
      @marksavitt3657 10 місяців тому

      @@alexpmo is it the button that opens the trunk that I press for the code?

    • @alexpmo
      @alexpmo  10 місяців тому +1

      @@marksavitt3657 it's a smaller button to the right of the trunk button.

  • @joepetrini6412
    @joepetrini6412 10 місяців тому

    Does this work for 2022 forester wilderness…I can’t get it set

    • @alexpmo
      @alexpmo  10 місяців тому

      Yes! Are you using the hatch unlock button or the smaller one just to the right of it?

  • @PaulManchoulas
    @PaulManchoulas 10 місяців тому

    How do you put the key in the car and then lock the car with the key inside…relying on the PIN code to unlock the car?

    • @alexpmo
      @alexpmo  10 місяців тому +1

      You'll first need to put your key in sleep mode. Here's a video I made demonstrating it. Skip ahead to about 6:58 in the video to see how it's done. Make sure you're confident with the pin or you have a spare key before you lock you key inside. ua-cam.com/video/rvUemRS2g2M/v-deo.htmlsi=bPV1y5RB0WQCm-g9

  • @user-ve4pc7in5n
    @user-ve4pc7in5n 6 місяців тому

    Great video! Once set up, how do I lock the car with the (sleeping) key inside eventually?

    • @alexpmo
      @alexpmo  6 місяців тому

      Thanks! To lock the car you'll have to click the lock button on the inside of the door before closing

    • @heikemotzek5954
      @heikemotzek5954 5 місяців тому +1

      @@alexpmo I have tried and tried, locked doors with the button in the door, as well as manually one by one, but even though the fob is disabled, the doors open again when I pull the drivers door. Only thing that kind of works is to keep a window slightly open, disable fob, lock car with fob (now doors won't open), then drop key into car through window. Not ideal, but at least I can go to the beach.

    • @dosvecesjaime
      @dosvecesjaime 3 місяці тому

      @@heikemotzek5954yeah, driver’s door will keep opening and unlocking every other door when you pull the handle.
      It’s either leaving a window slightly open or 1.- disabling the fob 2.- locking the car with the driver’s door button 3.- pulling out the actual key 🔑 and storing the fob 4.- getting out and locking the driver’s door using the key 🔑.
      Does defeats some of the purpose, should I take out the battery from the fob as well just to make it harder for thieves?

  • @jackrandom4893
    @jackrandom4893 9 місяців тому

    I have a premium with a regular key. 2022.

    • @alexpmo
      @alexpmo  9 місяців тому

      It works on the keyless entry w/ push button start fobs. Premium optional package 13 and above.

  • @Michael-gy8rb
    @Michael-gy8rb 8 місяців тому

    Try operating it in a noisy parking lot. You look like an idiot counting under your breath while pressing your cheek to the glass hoping to hear anything. How about discontinuing electronic fobs and making a mechanical key required by law. I ended up in a stream once trying to rescue an animal and not being able to drive because the fob shorted out. It was a long walk out of the woods to the main road from the wildlife preserve. It was midnight in January 2020 by the time I got to the state garage. The next day the car was towed to the garage, I rented a truck and brought it home. Around $500 later for 2 fobs plus programming I was ready to go. Very convenient, at least the dog survived, after he bit me.

    • @kimbo500
      @kimbo500 8 місяців тому +3

      I may not be understanding the key fob shorting out situation. I don't know if it was available in 2020, but wouldn't today's removable emergency key from the fob work in that situation?

  • @TerryDumire
    @TerryDumire 10 місяців тому

    Can you have 0s in your pin code?

    • @jimmclaughlin8195
      @jimmclaughlin8195 10 місяців тому +1

      Yes, having the ability to include the "0" digit would greatly increase the number of potential codes, thereby increasing the degree of security. As actually designed and installed, the current system allows "only" 9,999 available pin codes.
      The problem comes with the input device for entering the code initially and activating the code. One probably can't enter a "0" digit into the system with a spring loaded SPST push button, which can only send data into the system as an "On" pulse or an "Off" pulse.
      It would probably require a "10 key" numerical data pad, and perhaps a more sophisticated program and chip (both of which cost money) to add in the ability to use the "0" digit in the pin code.
      The current system has the benefit of being relatively cheap in terms of parts and program.
      While 9,999 potential pin codes is not a lot of permutations in the world of digital security, it probably is enough to discourage an dissuade the casual thief.

    • @jimmclaughlin8195
      @jimmclaughlin8195 10 місяців тому

      That should be 99,999 potential pin codes. I blew over the info about 5 digit PIN code as contrasted to the nore common 4 digit PIN codes. Sorry, my bad.

    • @leilanilogan40
      @leilanilogan40 10 місяців тому

      How would you click zero?

  • @_ingoknito
    @_ingoknito 3 місяці тому

    1.) Enter the number zero with 10 button presses. 2.) Reset the lock code and disable PIN Code Access with "2 2 2 2 2".

  • @akhumphrey2432
    @akhumphrey2432 Місяць тому +2

    I just bought a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek on Monday (today is Wednesday) and I too find your "How To" videos invaluable. Thanks Alex!

  • @TaniaCook-yg3ql
    @TaniaCook-yg3ql 3 місяці тому

    So I have tried - my car will only allow me to enter 2 numbers upon entering the 3rd number the lights do not flash and there is no beep- I have also followed the manual instructions and am unsuccessful- please help

  • @Pandafish86
    @Pandafish86 9 місяців тому

    Anyway to do this with the regular key?

  • @brendallsterling4117
    @brendallsterling4117 10 місяців тому

    Does this work on Subaru ascent 2022

  • @crosstiewalker803
    @crosstiewalker803 10 місяців тому +1

    I've watched a few of your videos, but so far, none of them have been relevant to our Subaru. Please put the information in the title, about which model years these tips cover.

    • @alexpmo
      @alexpmo  10 місяців тому +3

      Which Subaru model do you have? This video specifically is relevant for most all of the 2015 and newer Subarus (given it has push button start)

    • @crosstiewalker803
      @crosstiewalker803 10 місяців тому

      ​@@alexpmoNo big deal. I realized after watching for a few seconds, that you were giving a tip on a Subaru with a push -button start and stop, and our 2017 base model Forester, obviously doesn't have that feature. I would guess I'll find some useful information in your videos, but I'll have to check out a few more to see if my guess is correct. This is our first and only Subaru, and I hadn't bought a foreign car of any make, for well over thirty years. My Wife is the primary daily driver of our Forester, but I've put a lot of the 130,000 miles on it, mostly on long trips. We've had no major mechanical problems since it was new, but I'm not sure we're going to be buying another one when it's time that we need to replace it. My suggestion is that you say what model years, or trim levels the videos apply to.

    • @thisspotrules3631
      @thisspotrules3631 10 місяців тому

      130k!.... Time to pony up!

    • @crosstiewalker803
      @crosstiewalker803 10 місяців тому

      @@thisspotrules3631 What are you talking about? Are you trying to be humorous, or have you had bad luck with your Subaru vehicles? Our Forester doesn't burn or leak any oil, and it isn't any slower than when it was new, which isn't overly impressive.

    • @thisspotrules3631
      @thisspotrules3631 10 місяців тому +1

      @@crosstiewalker803 Nope! More directed at your armchair quarterback comments on how someone (who is quite knowledgeable on the topics) should structure their content on a channel that provides valuable info to ALl Subaru owners....Watch or don't watch pops