

Once the final key is programmed wait 30 seconds for SSM to exit the registration process. You have 30 seconds to swap keys before it resets.Ĩ. Next, head into “Immobilizer System Registration” this will force the used cluster to learn your keys.ħ. The system will delete all keys registered, except for the one in the ignition.Ħ. When the main menu for the Immobilizer system opens select “Immobilizer Key ID Deletion”. When the “Smart System” window pops up hit “No” if you don’t have it “Yes” if you do.ĥ. When the “System Check” window pops up hit “Yes”.Ĥ. SSM4 should ask you for you vehicle type (mine was type b) while 3 should detect it automaticallyįorm here on out the programming process is the same on both.ģ. From the SSM3 main menu select “All Other Models” and then “Immobilizer”.Ģ. In the SSM4 main menu select “Immobilizer and Registration”.ġA. Getting to the immobilizer section in 3 is different from 4 I’ll get into that here.ġ. (Do NOT remove the key, if you do you’ll have to start over). Turn off the car and turn the key immediately into the ON position.

Multiple lights will be on such as the airbag and CEL. Plug in your new cluster, make sure everything works. While your car is on, remove the old cluster.Ħ. Boot up SSM 3 or 4 and stay on the main menu.ĥ. Once the bezel is out of the way, remove the last four screws holding the gauge cluster in but don’t remove just it yet.ģ. Remove the two screws holding the bezel around the gauge cluster then, pull on it to remove.Ģ. (If you’re using Select Monitor 4) Tactrix Openport 2.0 (I used SSM3 but this is the cheaper option). Communications box (such as VXDIAG Subaru or the really expensive Denso units that the dealerships use).ģ. Laptop with either Subaru Select Monitor 3 or 4 installed.Ģ. I should also state that clusters with EyeSight enabled are NOT compatible with Foresters that don’t have it and vice versa.ġ. I am not to sure about the keyless systems. This guide is focused around those who have keys. I am not responsible if you accidentally brick your Immobilizer system in the process It’s highly unlikely but it’s still a possibility. Certain clusters may not work with your vehicle, so do your research before attempting to swap units. I am going off of what I’ve found to work with my car. I am also writing this up because there seems to be no tutorials about this anywhere online. The cluster has been installed for about 4 days now with no issues. I’ll go over everything I figured out along the way and describe it with as much detail as possible. I swapped in a 2017 Limited instrument cluster into my 2015 Subaru Forester Premium and after hours of research and testing, I have succeeded in doing it without dealer assistance.
