Thanks for the response... I took my chances and went cruising equipped with yellow pages, phone and jumper leads. Thankfully turned out okay as by the third meet point the keypad started acting normally again.. Big sigh of relief!

BTW - called Subaru - only open office hours so no use, called 1800 SUBARU and was told to get lost because I didnt have roadside assist - DOH!

Cheers

Beau