That is pretty certain.
Subaru outback door lock problem.
My guess is car is correctly receiving the signal but the actuator in the door lock isn t working.
In this video 1a auto shows you how to replace a faulty broken or damaged rear door latch on an 08 subaru outback list of tools used.
Unhook the switch from the power door lock wiring harness connector by hand.
Pry the subaru s door lock switch out of the door using a trim tool.
As to what is wrong it s either the remote fob or the car.
Like the power door lock switch the power door lock actuator can malfunction due to the large amount of use that it gets.
Subaru has released a couple of technical service bulletins tsbs regarding the problem such as 15 199 16r which say to reprogram the unit.
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Step 2 plug the new power door lock switch into the power door lock wiring harness connector by hand.
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.
The rack and pinion are able to convert the rotational motion of the motor to a vertical motion which locks and unlocks the doors.
When the actuator gets the signal from the power door lock switch a small motor turns the gears.
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There are 956 complaints on file for the subaru outback.
Flat blade screw.