Subaru Forester, Impreza, Liberty, Outback & XV 57497-AL040 3 button remote flip key

This stylish and sturdy 3 button remote flip key van be used with the following Subaru models in the table below:

The information in the table above is intented as a guide only. You may find that you use a key which looks identical to this one but your vehicle is not listed. If so, feel free to email us a photo of your key and the detaqils of your vehicle (YEAR - MAKE - MODEL - VIN) and we will assist you to select the correct item.

If you have been given a part number of 57497-AL040 for a key for your car then this key will suit. 

On the back of your key there should be a sticker with the detail: Calsonic Kansei Corp TF001 on it or it will also be embossed on the remote inside the back cover of the key.

This key profile is a JMA ISU-3D and has the same key blade as a Silca TOY43R.

This key uses an 6E-17 SUBARU G-CHIP transponder chip that can be diagnostically programmed to the car.

The remote part of this key can NOT be coded manually to your vehicle like older models, but must be programmed along with the transponder chip using specialist diagnostic equipment by a licensed locksmith, auto electrician or some mechanics.

We can code the key for you at our workshop in East Victoria Park - please call to book an appointment.

OTHER STYLES OF FLIP KEY ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

Please allow a minimum of 30 minutes and up to 45 minutes for certain keys to be cut & coded.

The main security element in modern car keys is the transponder chip. These have been used in most makes of cars from the mid 90's. It is this item that allows the car ignition to start the engine. These transponders can come in a few different types and there is more information on this subject in our FAQ section.

In most remote keys the remote and transponder are separate items with the remote simply opening the doors and the transponder being the security. As a cheap alternative to having 2 remote keys, if you simply want a spare key, a transponder key without a remote can save you a lot of dollars.

It is always a good idea to program the remote part of your key before you get the blade cut or the transponder programmed. If the remote programming fails you can then return the item without any issues.

A few things to consider would be:

When the car is locked using the remote and then opened with the key, does it set off the alarm? This is common in some car makes with the alarm going off until the car is started. Always a good idea to check this before getting a copy made as if you are sharing the car with another user who uses the remote your neighbours may not be too pleased with the regular early morning car alarm calls. If the key is intended to only be a spare then it will not matter.

A transponder key such as this is essentially waterproof  as it does not contain a battery and so if you like surfing, boating, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, fishing or any other water based activities where you have to lock your vehicle and leave it unattended for a while this kind of key will allow you to lock the car and bring the key with you without fear of any water damage as would be the case with a remote key or flip key.

Having a spare transponder key can save you thousands of dollars should you lose your main every day key. Losing your only key with some brands of cars can be a massive headache, involving towing your vehicle to a dealer, having to have the immobilizer box replaced, having all the lock barrels replaced and having the ignition barrel replaced. You may be without your vehicle for up to a week. Of course this is a worst case scenario and with some makes and models a new key can be cut and coded to your vehicle even is all the keys are lost but even then this is still a much more expensive and stressful procedure than simply having a spare key made.

WARNING! KEEP BATTERIES OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Never allow children to replace button batteries on any device. Swallowing or placing a button cell battery inside any part of the body may lead to severe or fatal injuries in as little as 2 hours or less due to chemical burns and potential perforation of the oesophagus.

If you suspect your child has swallowed a button battery or placed inside any part of the body, immediately call the POISONS INFORMATION CENTRE on 13 11 26 for prompt advice. If your child is having any difficulty breathing, contact 000.

Dispose of used button/coin batteries immediately and safely. A battery can still be dangerous even when it can no longer operate the device. Place sticky tape around both sides of the battery and dispose of it immediately out of reach of children in an outside bin or recycle safely.

Please see button battery safety information from the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC).