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2017 Subaru Forester
Key Options

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Push To Start
Most popular Subaru key typeMost Popular
2017 Subaru Forester Smart Key HYQ14AHC
FCC IDHYQ14AHCPart #88835-AL04AButtons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Head Key
2017 Subaru Forester Remote Head Key CWTWB1U811
FCC IDCWTWB1U811Part #57497-FJ021Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Head Key
2017 Subaru Forester Remote Head Key CWTWBU766
FCC IDCWTWBU766Part #57497-FJ031Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency434 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Transponder Key
2017 Subaru Forester Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #ST13-PHTButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2017 Forester Smart Key setup trips people up because the fob handles lock/unlock and the push-button start, but there is also a physical insert blade tucked inside the fob body. That mechanical blade is your backup entry if the fob battery dies or the vehicle security system stops seeing the fob. The battery in this fob is a CR2032. When it gets low, the symptoms can look like a bigger problem: the door handle touch sensor goes intermittent, range drops to a few feet, or you get a key-not-detected warning on the dash. Before you call anyone, pop the fob open and swap the CR2032. Make sure the contacts are clean and the battery seats flat, not tilted. That alone fixes a surprising number of calls on this generation. If the new battery doesn't change anything, now you're looking at fob damage, a pairing issue, or something on the vehicle side.
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A guy near the Mission San Luis Rey Area flagged me down on a Tuesday morning, which was a first. He was parked in a lot off Pala Road, standing outside his 2017 Subaru Forester with his fob in one hand and his phone in the other, already halfway through a search for a dealer's number.

His story was simple. The fob had been acting up for a week: slow to respond, had to stand close to the door. That morning it stopped unlocking the car entirely, and then the push-button start gave him a key-not-detected warning. He had gotten in using the mechanical insert blade but couldn't start the car.

I asked when he last changed the battery. He couldn't remember. I told him that was probably the whole story.

Opened the fob right there on the hood. The CR2032 was original, judging by how corroded the positive face looked. Swapped it out, reseated everything, and handed it back to him. He touched the door handle and it unlocked immediately.

We still tested everything before I called it done. Lock, unlock, the handle sensor on both front doors, and the push-button start. Every function came back clean.

He asked what he owed me. I told him less than he was about to spend waiting at the dealer for a diagnostic appointment. He laughed and said he felt like an idiot. I told him the same battery issue has sent people to the dealer for a full fob replacement more times than I can count. Nothing to feel bad about.

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Sep 2025
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“He arrived within 30 minutes and had everything finished in another 30 minutes for two cars. Everything was programmed and tested perfectly. Cheapest price in town and very honest service.”

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“I called EZ Car Keyz to unlock my truck, make a key, and sync a new key fob. They were at my location within minutes and handled everything fast and friendly. Prices were great and the service was excellent.”

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May 2021
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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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Subaru Forester Mobile Service FAQ

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Are you licensed and insured to work on Subaru vehicles in California?
Yes. EZ Car Keyz holds a California BSIS locksmith company license (LCO#6792), and we carry full liability insurance. Subaru smart key work on a vehicle like the 2017 Forester requires specific programming equipment to register a new fob or handle an all-keys-lost situation. Not every locksmith you find online has invested in that equipment or the software access that goes with it. We operate under a real business name, have verifiable reviews, and have been doing this for over eight years. You can watch us do this exact type of work on YouTube and TikTok before you ever call.
How do I know you are not one of those scam locksmiths I keep reading about?
Will the replacement smart key work exactly like my original?
I bought a replacement fob online for my 2017 Forester. Can I program it myself or do I need a pro?
I lost both keys for my 2017 Forester. Is that a harder job than just replacing one?
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