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Entering Programming Mode

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disarm the security system.
  2. Open the driver's door and sit in the driver's seat.
  3. Close the driver's door.
  4. Place the ignition key into the ignition switch and cycle the switch from LOCK to ON ten times within 15 seconds. Be sure to stop at the LOCK position. The horn will sound once to indicate that you are in the transmitter programming mode.