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2016 Subaru Crosstrek
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Most popular Subaru key typeMost Popular
2016 Subaru Crosstrek Smart Key HYQ14AHC
FCC IDHYQ14AHCPart #88835-AL04AButtons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Head Key
2016 Subaru Crosstrek Remote Head Key CWTWB1U811
FCC IDCWTWB1U811Part #57497-FJ021Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Head Key
2016 Subaru Crosstrek Remote Head Key CWTWBU766
FCC IDCWTWBU766Part #57497-FJ031Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency434 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Transponder Key
2016 Subaru Crosstrek Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #ST13-PHTButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2016 Crosstrek Smart Key setup is worth knowing before you touch anything. The fob carries a CR2032, which is common enough, but owners on forums consistently report that a weak battery on these doesn't just shorten range. It can make the push-button start act up or show a key-not-detected warning even when the fob is right in your hand. Before assuming the fob is dead or the immobilizer has a problem, pop the CR2032, check that the contacts are clean and the new cell seats flat, and retest. Also worth knowing: the fob has a mechanical key blade tucked inside the housing. If the battery dies completely, that blade pulls out and gets you into the car physically. The start still needs the fob present even with a dead battery, but most of these vehicles have a designated spot, usually near the start button or in the center console area, where you hold the fob close and the system reads it passively. Check your owner's manual for the exact location on this year.
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Moonlight Beach parking on a Saturday is a particular kind of chaos. People circling, spots disappearing, and nobody wants to be the car that holds up the row. So when I got the call from a guy standing next to his 2016 Crosstrek in that lot, fob completely dead and a beach bag over his shoulder, I understood the urgency.

He had already done the battery swap himself, which was the right call. But he had grabbed the wrong cell size at a nearby convenience store and the replacement wasn't seating cleanly. The fob kept throwing a key-not-detected warning every other attempt.

I pulled up, popped the fob open on my work tray, and swapped in a proper CR2032 with clean contact points. That alone fixed the warning. But while I had it apart, I noticed the internal blade had some corrosion on the tip, which happens with beach air and salt. Light cleaning, full function test on all four buttons, tested the passive read near the start area, and walked every door.

He was back in and pulling out of that lot in under fifteen minutes. No tow, no dealer visit, no losing the parking spot to someone else while he waited for roadside assistance. The dealer comparison came up only because he mentioned the quote he had gotten for a full replacement fob before he called me. It was a lot. He saved a good chunk.

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“Steve was incredibly helpful when I lost my car keys. He came out the exact same day and I only waited about 30 minutes. I really needed to get to work and he completely saved me.”

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“I needed a new key for my car and Marco gave me the best quote by far. He showed up, made the new key on the spot, and everything works perfectly. Fast service and great value.”

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Subaru Crosstrek Mobile Service FAQ

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I am locked out with no spare key. Can you come to me in Encinitas?
Yes. Call and I come directly to you, whether you are at Moonlight Beach, in a neighborhood lot, or parked somewhere else in Encinitas. I carry the key blanks and programming equipment for the 2016 Crosstrek in the van, so the work happens on site. One thing worth knowing: if you are fully locked out but your fob battery is just dead, the mechanical blade inside the fob housing can open the door. You may not need a lockout call at all if that is the situation. Either way, if you need a replacement fob cut and programmed or you genuinely cannot get in, you do not need a tow truck and you do not need a ride to the dealer. One call handles it.
Does replacing a smart key on a 2016 Crosstrek really require a tow to the dealer?
What do I need to show to prove I own the vehicle before you start?
My 2016 Crosstrek start button sometimes says it does not detect the key even though I have the fob in my hand. Is the fob failing?
I bought a replacement fob online for my 2016 Crosstrek. Can I program it myself?
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