key fob not working after disconnecting the battery?
2014 SUBARU FORESTER
192,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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After disconnecting the battery my key fob is not working, and my tire light is on.
Jun 15, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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So what sometimes happens is the connection at the battery can cause a voltage surge which can distract the protocol for the CAN bus system. I would do a hard system reboot to restart the systems from scratch. This guide can show you how:
Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Jun 17, 2025 at 6:46 AM
JOHNSK62
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Both fuses are good...
Jun 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Okay, then it looks like the TPMS and keyless entry control module is out, here is the location so you can check it out. A CAN scan should help confirm it. It looks like it will need to be programmed in. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.