Postby 1.6 TURBO » January 2nd, 2014, 10:33 pm
Well I had a guy from n&m come and run a diagnostic on it....the key and car is not communicating...showing a trouble code. He cleared the code and tried to reprogram the key without success. According to the trouble-shooting manual (I assume from N&M) it recommends to change out the following, body integration unit (BIU) KEY, instrument panel. Then re-program everything to match. Sounds like hefty $$$$$$.
All of this started with only the removal of the battery from the key. The n&m guy is saying that when you change the battery in the key you have to re-sync the key with the car by pressing the lock or unlock button on the key 5 times. I of course did not do or know that.
When I tried starting the car by switching the key in the ignition multiple times, I guess the car saw me as a burglar and shut down the BIU permanently. I checked the user manual and of course it says nutting about this. Only carry your key to a Subaru dealer to change the battery...yeah right...which red blooded man cannot change a battery??? Lol
Anyone have experience like this before? I sure some of us must have changed the battery in the key by now.
Will let all know how things are progressing.