2020 Subaru Legacy
Key Replacement - Save vs Dealer in Ventura County

Q: How do I know you're not one of those bait-and-switch locksmiths?

It's a fair thing to ask. Scam locksmiths are a real problem on smart key calls because the job sounds expensive and owners are sometimes in a tough spot. The pattern is always the same: a very low number on the phone, then a dramatically different number once they're at the car, usually blaming the vehicle's security system for the jump.

Q: Will the replacement smart key work exactly like the original?

Yes. A properly programmed replacement for the 2020 Legacy gets registered to the vehicle's security system so it functions the way the factory key did. That means proximity detection on the door handles, all remote functions, and the start system. We test every one of those functions before we leave. The job isn't done when the car starts once. It's done when every function checks out.

Q: I bought a replacement fob online. Can you just program it to my 2020 Legacy?

Sometimes, yes, but there's a catch. The fob has to be the correct one for your vehicle. Owners on forums frequently buy a fob with the right look and button count, then find out it has a different factory FCC ID than what their car expects, and it won't pair. If you bring one that matches your vehicle's requirements and the fob itself is good, we can program it.

Q: My Legacy's door handle touch sensors are inconsistent. Does that mean my smart key is failing?

Not necessarily. This is one of the more common complaints on these cars, and it's worth separating the fob from the vehicle side before assuming you need a new key. If the start button still recognizes the fob normally and the issue is just one or two handles being flaky, the fob is probably fine. Moisture, dirt, and oxidation around the capacitive touch area on the handle can cause intermittent behavior. Clean the handle surface and retest.

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I was already in Montecito on a Saturday night when the call came in. A couple had walked out of a restaurant near Eucalyptus Hill and their 2020 Legacy wouldn't respond to the fob at all. No door handles, no start. They'd tried holding the fob closer, tried walking away and back. Nothing.

They didn't know about the backup start procedure built into the car for exactly this situation, where you hold the fob directly against the start button to get a low-battery read. They'd just decided to leave it and figure it out Monday.

I got there in about 15 minutes. The fob battery was the original, four years old, completely flat. Popped in a fresh CR2032, made sure the contacts seated clean, and walked through every function with them standing there: door handles, lock, unlock, the remaining buttons, and then the start. Car woke right up.

They hadn't lost the fob. They hadn't broken anything. The battery just gave out at the worst possible time on a Saturday night.

They drove home. The dealer quote they mentioned would have meant waiting until Monday and spending a lot more. When you're stocked and close, a 9pm call isn't a crisis. It's just another job.

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“I had two fob keys made for my Subaru. Marco provided excellent service and persevered through three parts orders to get the keys I needed. He is very thorough in making sure everything is working properly. Communication and punctuality are also to be commended.”

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Are you licensed and insured to work on Subaru vehicles?▼

Yes. EZ Car Keyz is a California BSIS licensed locksmith company, fully insured, and NASTF Vehicle Security Professional certified. Subaru smart key work on a 2020 Legacy requires professional diagnostic equipment to communicate with the vehicle's security system, and not every locksmith invests in that tooling or keeps the right key blanks stocked. We operate under a real business name, have verifiable reviews, and have been doing this work for over eight years.