Hatchback lock on 2005 subaru outback will not engage.

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You need an alarm specialist. Anti-theft needs resetting.

https://www.google.com/search?q=mobile+auto+locksmith+near+me

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there is a theft locking module in the center consel next to the dash

It appears that the plastic clip on the door controls has broken . need to remove the door cover or trim card and repair/ replace clips . not verry expensive to buy

This could be a few things. If the security system was enabled and you just unlocked the door with a key and not using the remote, then all you have to do is put the key in the ignition and turn on/off three times. That's it!

Some cars have immobilizer keys. The immobilizer prevents unauthorized keys from starting the car (yours may or may not have it, depending on the exact Outback model).


Look here for the different styles of immobilizer keys:
http://www.cars101.com/subaru/keyless.html#immobilizer keys

I have heard of this from various different car owners. One Mercedes owner didn't even know he had an alarm for 4 years. If you don't have the original key fob, you will have to get your solution from the nearest dealership. They can probably solve your problem over the phone. Good luck, my friend, Dana

door handle probably broken ,usually the part of the handle that houses the rod that moves latch breaks,see if the outside handlehas less resistance than others when lifting it this is a pretty good indicator

Sounds like the old rusty handle problem. I have found that the handle does not return all the way and it will not let it unlock. Push the handle toward the closed position and try to unlock then open. If this is the problem all you need to do is remove the rust and keep it oiled. Hope this helps and have a great day.

Disconnect the wires going to the spring loaded switch in your hatchback.

alot of times a lock smith has "slim jimmed" the car before and that subsequently can break clips or knock off lock rods to the latch. not too hard to fix if you can get the door open in order to remove inner door panel accessing that latch and rods...if the door wont open i have used a very long ,slendy screwdriver and poked down the window opening to mannually open the door latch ...it takes a little time and some gentle poking to hit the lever on that door latch

Usually the problem is that the handle has not returned to the fully down position, probably because it's getting old/rusty.

When this happens on my Outback I just push the handle down until I hear it engage, then pull up and the door opens.

Some people lube the handle regularly. I haven't had to yet.