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Most popular Subaru key typeMost Popular
2001 Subaru Forester Remote NHVWB1U711
FCC IDNHVWB1U711Part #88036-XA010Buttons4BatteryCR2025Frequency433 MHzRemote StartNo
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Remote
2001 Subaru Forester Remote A269ZUA111
FCC IDA269ZUA111Part #88035AC230Buttons2BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Metal Key
2001 Subaru Forester Metal Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2001 Forester runs a combined key fob and transponder setup. The remote handles your lock and unlock functions, but there's also a transponder element in the key that talks to the immobilizer through the ignition coil ring. These are two separate systems. If your fob buttons stop working, that's a remote issue. If the key turns and the engine cranks but immediately dies, that's the immobilizer side. Don't confuse them. Also, the fob on this generation uses a CR2025 cell. A lot of people grab a CR2032 because it's close in size and more common on the shelf. It may fit, but the extra thickness can put uneven pressure on the battery contacts over time. Stick with the CR2025 the fob was designed for.
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There's a farmers market lot near the Torrey Pines area of Del Mar that fills up on weekends. An organic produce vendor called me from that lot on a Saturday evening. Her 2001 Subaru Forester started fine, but the fob had been dead for weeks and she'd just gotten around to dealing with it. She'd swapped the battery herself a couple months back, and it worked briefly, then quit again.

She'd called the dealer first. They told her to bring it in, that they'd need to order the fob by VIN and schedule a separate programming appointment. She was already looking at the better part of a week before she'd have a working remote again.

I got there while she was still breaking down her display table. The fob battery was a CR2032 someone had swapped in at some point. Close but not right. The contacts had a slight bow to them from the oversized cell sitting in there.

I replaced the battery with the correct CR2025, reseated the contacts, and tested the buttons. Nothing. At that point the fob needed to be reprogrammed to the car, which is exactly what I was there for. Ran the programming sequence through the OBD port with my equipment, walked all four buttons, confirmed the locks were responding cleanly, and tested range across the parking lot.

She had a fully working fob before the last of the foot traffic cleared out. The dealer appointment never happened. She saved a good chunk compared to what they were going to charge, and she didn't lose a week of her schedule waiting for it.

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Subaru Forester Mobile Service FAQ

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How long does it take to get a replacement key at the Subaru dealer?
It depends on what they have in stock. If the fob is sitting on their shelf and it's a simple add-a-key, some owners report getting out in under an hour. That's the best case. More often on a 2001 Forester, the fob has to be sourced first, which can add days. Programming is a separate step that requires a dedicated appointment with their diagnostic software. On newer push-to-start models where all keys are lost, the wait can stretch into weeks because certain modules may need to leave the dealer for reprogramming. On your 2001, it's simpler than that, but you're still subject to their parts pipeline and appointment calendar. I show up to your location and handle it the same day.
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My 2001 Forester fob range has gotten really short. Is the remote dying?
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