Keyless Remote Entry
 

My keyless remote seems to need a new battery, as it is completely dead.
Guy at my local Subaru dealership said remote contains
~6 individual batteries and I would be better off buying a new remote for ~$70
rather than replacing batteries. Anyone know if there is a better (i.e., cheaper)
way to go? Thanks.

Better alternative is Radio Shack!
 

Buy a replacement battery (not batteries their). They sell a single cell 9V used for remote transmitters that fits perfectly and costs about $3.50 for two. Just replaced mine last week. I'll get you a part number later this evening.

Re: Better alternative is Radio Shack!
 

The battery is a GP27A or equivalent.

I know. You're asking yourself, "if it normally takes that many button batteries that cost as much as the remote, how in the world could a single battery (that looks similar to a AAA cell) do the job?" I asked myself the same question, and was skeptical. I've had two remotes, for over two years. Both equipped with GP27A's and both are still going strong.

After all, isn't our wealth of knowledge the reason you joined us here in the first place. :D

Re: Re: Better alternative is Radio Shack!
 

Here's the Radio Shack part number from another thread --- Compliments of "sith."

"Hey - dunno if somebody already posted this, but theres no need to get the OEM size batteries for the remote FOB, just pick up radio shack part number #23-279 - about $2 for 2 batteries, fits and works fine. Any local Rs should carry it, or just get it through their website."

Re: Re: Better alternative is Radio Shack!
 

I see your knowledge of all things electrical is somewhat, shall we say, lacking;) It's a voltage thing my friend.

Re: Re: Re: Better alternative is Radio Shack!
 

No, I realize the "voltage" thing. :p It's just one of those OE vs A/M things. I have to analyze using anything that doesn't "look" OE in place of OE. I'm just frikin' quirky that way. :D

Re:Keyless Remote Entry
 

Hey thanks for the collective info...I'm on my way to Radio Shack!
Just joined this group & its paying dividends already!

doesn't "look" OE in place of OE
 

Guys,

And this from the Man who claims to have a complete STOCK svx. Randy, I have a huge grin on my face while typing this. hahahahahahaha

Better add that to the list of "Modifications" there Randy,

Ciao
Wayne

Re: doesn't "look" OE in place of OE
 

AAARRRRGGGHHH!!! I've been found out!!! :D



(Secret #2: I used Radio Shack lamps to replace some of my dash panel lights -- BUT, I used the OE bases. :D )