Thread: Subaru Alarm %#@$&$

Finally went to the dealer to make some more door key copies, at least they weren't chipped so $6 per key instead of $100. Well I thought all was well until I decided to test them out in the door, they unlocked the car no problem, but as soon as you open the door the alarm would deafen you. Figured it was the key that they made.

Next day tried with the original key, same story alarm goes off if you use the key to open the door. Now I'm like WTF! Started researching and it's not a problem, it's a feature according to Subaru. I understand the reasoning behind it, but implementation is completely stupid. Basically I have to carry a giant keyless fob unless I want the alarm going off every time I use the key to open the door.

This is a big problem for us outdoorsy people that take just the key with us in case we get wet. Now you can turn of the alarm, by inserting the key into the ignition and turning it off and on three times it seems, but still this sucks. My pocket is already full with my P11 and B15 keys and fobs.

The giant fob that the car shipped with is on the right, looks like I can get the newer fob and get it working at least.

Better check to make sure @Keo has a buy back program

Dont know what year and stuff yoru car is, but what about something like this. Fob and key all in one. 2009 2010 2011 Subaru Factory Key Fob Keyless Entry Alarm Remote | eBay

He don't sell me cars, he just buys them!



I'll see if that works, that would be nice (yet still big but oh wells!)

Subarus made after 2005 had chipped ignition.

Just because chipped ignition doesnt meant he key fob might not still work. I use a un chipped key to get in and out of the car if my wife hides the keys in her giant fucking purse.

The keyfob iirc uses different freq due to immobilizer.

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That's what I do with all of my Nissans too, it's just now with the Subaru if I don't have the fob with me and I need something out of the car or need to clear up the driveway I will use my dealership made key, the alarm will sound and wake up my neighbors until I do the rain dance. I'm tempted to disable it, but that might not be good for insurance...