My guess is car is correctly receiving the signal but the actuator in the door lock isn t working.
2010 subaru forester door lock problem.
If this is happening to you it s time to put a new subaru forester door lock actuator from autozone inside the door of your vehicle.
Subaru forester door lock actuator it s a frustrating situation if you are pressing your car s key fob but you re unable to unlock the car doors.
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If the switch or the actuator stops working your subaru s power door locks won t operate properly or at all.
The worst complaints are engine accessories interior and brakes problems.
The method is demonstrated on a 2010 subaru forester but should work on most vehicle keyless.
Anyone with a mind for mechanical repair can test the subaru power door locks in less than 25 minutes.
After determining the problem with the system the malfunctioning piece will be replaced.
How to fix a broken button on a subaru keyless entry fob remote.
To deactivate the alarm manually the key should be at the on position and all doors should be locked with the door lock switch in the vehicle.
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The 2010 subaru forester has 307 problems defects reported by forester owners.
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One thing you could look at is near the hinges of the door there should be a wiring harness from the chassis to the door interior.
Next with the key at off position the driver s door should be opened and locked manually using the door lock and not the door lock switch.
Pry the subaru s door lock switch out of the door using a trim tool.