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06-29-2000, 08:17 PM | #1 |
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security system screwey?
Ok, maybe Im loosing my marbles, but when you activate (lock / arm) the security system with the drivers (or any) door open, it will chirp once and chirp the 2nd time when you close the door? Now when I do it, it chirps twice right away - but not if I do it with the passanger door. I tried resetting the system - it worked right once then started acting screwey again.
Anyone else?
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06-29-2000, 08:40 PM | #2 |
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I dunno... I always arm with my doors closed. ..
But, my security system stopped beeping after a while... There is a bolt on the right side of the air filter box (MY00-assuming you are standing in front of the car facing the windshield)that has the security horn hanging off of it. Once I tightened this bolt my security system started beeping again... I don't know... black magic, voodoo or just electrical engineering - it's all the same to me. Hope this very un-tech post helps you get your marbles back If not - I'll completely understand [This message has been edited by Mizen (edited June 29, 2000).] |
06-30-2000, 11:19 AM | #3 |
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I also arm with my doors closed - almost always. But its just one of those things that I did one time and it caught my attention. And now I keep testing it. I think a sensor may be wacked out in my drivers side door.. What really concerns me is that if that is the point of entry, will it still go off? I think Im going to check with a dealer.
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06-30-2000, 11:31 AM | #4 |
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it's supposed to do that if I remember right. Like a warning feature, to let you know an entrance point is open.
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06-30-2000, 11:34 AM | #5 |
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I had that problem after doing a ECU reset all you have to do is push that little lcd that blinks when set the alarm and it should stop.
Hope this helps |
06-30-2000, 11:39 AM | #6 |
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If all of a sudden it will beep twice when you have the driver door open and not the passenger door, your pin switch on that door may not be working correctly. When it is open, the switch grounds out and completes the circuit, when it is closed it seperates and opens the circuit.
You might want to take a look and maybe push it with your fingers to see if it is working correctly. Also, if it isn't working correctly, when you open your drivers door (with the dome light switch to the middle setting (not on, not off)) the dome light should not come on at all. |
06-30-2000, 11:59 AM | #7 |
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oops, ok, I read your post wrong, ya, it might be a bad sensor.
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07-01-2000, 12:39 AM | #8 |
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My brother broke my driver door sensor when we were putting in my A/F meter last night Luckily we were able to super-glue it back together and it works fine.
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07-03-2000, 02:00 AM | #9 |
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Try taking it to an empty parking lot where the noise won't bother anybody, then test the doors and see if they set off the alarm. Close the door, arm the alarm, then use the key to open the door without disarming the alarm. It should go off (I doubt that the alarm senses the door-lock position). If it doesn't, then 8's probably right. Your door switch is broken and needs to be replaced.
Come to think of it, I should probably test mine. I'm kinda' just taking it on faith that it will work if needed. Also, the "magic" behavior from the siren makes sense. I haven't checked, but I imagine that the alarm siren may be grounded through the mounting bolt. It probably has only one wire going to it (providing power - positive voltage - when the system wants to the alarm to sound). However, current won't flow correctly (and thus the alarm won't chirp) unless the negative side (ground) connection is also made. When you tightened the bolt, you restored ground and fixed the problem. Hope that helps, -Red |
07-03-2000, 02:05 AM | #10 |
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One other thing. That little LCD on the dash that blinks is also the vallet switch. Pressing it causes the system to stop chirping (if I remember correctly). And, arming the system with the doors open does cause it to change the chirp sequence. As stated above, "it is supposed to do that." Check your owner's manual if you have it handy. I think it gives the exact details. If you don't have it E-mail me. I think I still have mine. I could scan the key sections for you.
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07-03-2000, 04:17 AM | #11 |
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Ok All here it goes... I have had minor problems with the alarm as well... After some minor screwing around the following was determined...
1) The alarms going off/arming early with a door still open... This on is semi-hard to follow, but bear-with me... Notice when you disarm your alarm that the open door light on the dash lights up??? The alarm is wired to turn on the light inside the car when you arm it... The alarm is ALSO wired to turn on the inside light when you first kill the ignition (after driving), this causes that same light to light up, EVEN before you open your door... Arming the alarm too soon cuts this part of the alarm off and in the fraction of a second that it takes the "door open" to register to the alarm the alarm as already armed itslef and now sees an open door... This is Further complicated in that I think the alarm activates the drivers door, making chasing this a bigger pain in the..... 2) My ONLY problems with the alarm thus far (5 Months and 8300 miles) a) The trunk... There is NO sort of sensor for the trunk, hence I can open and close my trunk with no less than a warning beep... b) A$$hole neighborhood... My alarm is sensitive to the pricks that have the illegal vehicles, ya know the ones, no exhaust, or the "no-way-in-hell am I legal" charry bombs... I get to hear my alarm warn everyother car in the area, god forbid a Harley cruise by... The like to sit and set it off all the time... Anyway that is the end of my rantings.... Hope this helps... Mike |
07-03-2000, 06:40 AM | #12 |
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Mike,
If you want your RS to stop singing to the Harleys, there's a sensitivity adjustment on the shock sensor. Just turn back the knob until just a good thump will set off the warning chirp. If it will help, I can E-mail you the factory alarm installation manual. Cheers/Jim >>b) A$$hole neighborhood... My alarm is sensitive to the pricks that have the illegal vehicles, ya know the ones, no exhaust, or the "no-way-in-hell am I legal" charry bombs... I get to hear my alarm warn everyother car in the area, god forbid a Harley cruise by... The like to sit and set it off all the time...<< |
07-03-2000, 07:01 AM | #13 |
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I have the shock sensor adjustment procedure scanned in at: http://www.azscooby.freeservers.com/
I have the whole install manual scanned in too but you have to e-mail me direct and I'll send it to you. Peaty |
07-03-2000, 07:12 AM | #14 |
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GirlRs,
Mine does the same thing sometimes. It senses the door is closed, eventhough it is not, and if I don't shut it quick, the alarm goes off. I just live with it. I am guessing the door switch is sticking, or the sensor is going bad. The alarm should beep once when you initially arm it, and then again when all the doors are closed. If you arm it with the doors closed, it should beep twice. Pushing the blinking switch as far as I know just deactivates the alarm, which makes the car seem to only have keyless entry. I don't think the dome light test will work because the dome light activates with the alarm/keyless entry feature. It stays on for a few seconds after the ignition is turned off (not part of the alarm, I think all Imprezas do that), and comes on when the car is disarmed with the doors closed and goes off once the car is armed. That is how mine works, and I have the dome light set (with the switch at the light) to come on when the doors open. Playing with the switch at the light wont tell you if the door switch is working anyway, it will tell you if the switch on the dome light is working, right? I think you would have to check the door switch with a test light. I'll have to look when I get home. I have not brought it to the dealer because I think they'll just make things worse, and it is so intermitant, it will never happen in front of them. Paul G. [This message has been edited by paultg (edited July 03, 2000).] |
07-03-2000, 01:25 PM | #15 |
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Has anyone tried to wire the trunk with the factory alarm system ?????
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07-03-2000, 01:43 PM | #16 |
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Mizen, that bolt was probably the ground for the horn...
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07-05-2000, 01:37 AM | #17 |
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jdankovich & Peaty,
Thanks, but my local dealer was in such a rush when they prep'd my car (it came in on the truck Friday about 10pm... In my hands about 10am Monday...) they left all the install books in the glove box... Alarm, Stereo etc... I don't mind the occassional warning beep, it's just the stupid idiots that like to sit there and set it off on purpose that piss me off... Either way the way it is set causes it to tewak when the trunk is shut and go off when the hood gets released... I'll tolerate the false warnings... Mike |
07-05-2000, 04:39 PM | #18 |
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I believe they leave those install books there on purpose.. I have mine.
Well, I went and introduced myself to the dealer closest to my new job (i just moved to NY). When I told him what was wrong he kind of looked at me funny and said that most people arm the doors after shutting them. I KNOW THAT. Am I wrong for wanting something fixed that is broken, even if most people wouldnt have picked up on the problem? Im not sure I like this guy.... Might have to get a 2nd opinion from the dealer near my house. And the kicker - he "isnt sure" if the dedicated subaru shuttle will be able to bring me back to work.. even though i have an appointment. Does anyone get GOOD service from their dealer??? Sorry, just needed to rant a little. |
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