remote not working

[Daniel-B4]

When i got my car the remote was acting weird not working and working sometimes...
changed the battery and now nothing happens when i push any button...
i opened it and flipped the battery over and still nothing
what is wrong with it and how can i get it fixed?

[sooobi]

What sort of remote?

[Daniel-B4]

just the standard one that came with the car.

[bradr]

The previous owner might have done what I did once - left them in their pocket just prior to spending some time in the water at the beach.....

Sadly, there was no cure for mine and it had to be replaced. This wasn't a Subaru part, though, just the aftermarket alarm remote attached to the car.

I would recommend taking it to Subaru and see what they have to say about it as you have done all the obvious things that I can think of.

Actually, just one thing - have you pulled the unit apart (assuming you can do this without destroying it) and given it a clean out? Could be a build up of all the nasty things that people keep in their pockets and on their hands that has worked its way into the system. Just a thought.

cheers,

bj

[sooobi]

Not sure if it's 'standard'... Subaru AU won't be much help.. The car is an import.. Liberty B4 doesn't have a remote, it's built into the key.

[Daniel-B4]

took it apart and cleaned it, still didnt work so took it back where i got the battery and it was dead flat, he changed it for free and now it works...
maybe something inside that i cleaned out made it work...

[bradr]

Hey Dan,

Good to know it all came out alright in the end - I know how frustrating it would have been for you.

cheers,

bj

[Daniel-B4]

thanks brad

[Dropz]

My guess, by the sounds of it now working, is you were unlucky enough to get a faulty battery. Whenever buying batteries it is good practice to check the voltage before you use them to make sure they all work correctly, if not get a refund/exchange.