08 legacy key fob in a bugeye

fourage20 · 02-11-2009, 01:38 AM

ok so i read the all you need to know thread about the key fobs but its not all i need to know.

i wanna know if the 2008 legacy key with the built in remote work on a bugeye. if so how do i program the remote to my car? if it doesnt work what do i need to get to get it to work?

also the bugeyes do not have imobilizers. what do i need to do if i want to put that option in my car?

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fourage20 · 02-11-2009, 10:39 AM

anyone?

JavaBot · 02-11-2009, 10:58 AM

Subscribed... I want the trunk pop too. GL keep us posted.

ozzy370 · 02-11-2009, 11:30 AM

I imagine that this feat will be quite hard to accomplish and quite expensive.
The dealer programs and reprograms any FOBs that have the immobilizer.

fourage20 · 02-11-2009, 11:38 AM

well my car doesnt have an imobilizer. its a 02 wrx. id like to have that feature also but im more concerned about programing the remote to my car.

Uncanny · 02-11-2009, 11:47 AM

Programming of the remote can be done, i believe they use the same frequency set.

Adding an immobilizer is nearly impossible, your ECU wont support it.
Trunk pop is impossible, the factory keyless module can't support it, PLUS you'd have to add an actuator to put on the trunk release cable

fourage20 · 02-11-2009, 07:45 PM

it can be done. it will be done.

im gonna get a viper alarm that has remote start and alarm with trunk popping option. the alarm will work with the factory remote.

how do i program the new remote? it has to be different than the 02 remote. its not the tear drop remote either its built into the key.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ijb2105

Programming of the remote can be done, i believe they use the same frequency set.

Adding an immobilizer is nearly impossible, your ECU wont support it.
Trunk pop is impossible, the factory keyless module can't support it, PLUS you'd have to add an actuator to put on the trunk release cable

Uncanny · 02-11-2009, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fourage20

it can be done. it will be done.

im gonna get a viper alarm that has remote start and alarm with trunk popping option. the alarm will work with the factory remote.

how do i program the new remote? it has to be different than the 02 remote. its not the tear drop remote either its built into the key.

You can't program the factory remote to work with an aftermarket alarm or remote start. Those units use trigger wires to be controlled by things other than the keyfob for the unit.

If there IS NO OUTPUT from the factory keyless module for a trunk release, then there IS NO WAY to use the factory style keyfob for trunk release. and you STILL need an actuator to run inline on the trunk release wire.

If you think I'm wrong, try it, but I'm a professional and I've been doing this for a while. Your theory is great, but it isn't grounded, and you have no way of execution, and you dont have a clear understanding of how a keyless entry system works in a vehicle.

fourage20 · 02-11-2009, 10:25 PM

so how do i program a 08 remote to my car?

atomicfire · 02-11-2009, 10:30 PM

There is an extra set of contacts on the fob to trigger the trunk release. There is also an unmarked output on the alarm module to pop the trunk. You can buy an actuator from DEI or wherever and wire it into the cable. I've seen it done before.

fourage20 · 02-12-2009, 12:10 AM

?????

Quote:

Originally Posted by fourage20

how do i program the new remote? it has to be different than the 02 remote. its not the tear drop remote either its built into the key.

hella_sti · 02-12-2009, 01:08 AM

What if I just want the switchblade key and the lock and unlock function to work, are the key profiles the same on the new leggy keys? Where do I buy the new key/fob that will work in the flip keys?

fourage20 · 02-12-2009, 02:39 AM

thats another thing im working on. the legacy key is the same key for my wrx. so all i have to do is have it cut. but before i do that i want to program the remote. as soon as i know i can do that ill venture off into making that switchblade key (which i already have).

sooooooooo does anyone know how to program this thing?

Quote:

Originally Posted by hella_sti

What if I just want the switchblade key and the lock and unlock function to work, are the key profiles the same on the new leggy keys? Where do I buy the new key/fob that will work in the flip keys?

fourage20 · 02-16-2009, 02:50 PM

Bump.

Uncanny · 02-16-2009, 03:30 PM

this isn't the for sale forum, you don't need to bump things. If someone has an answer, then they will find the thread and answer.

Consult your owner's manual or a subaru technician if nobody here has a clear answer for you.

fourage20 · 02-16-2009, 11:44 PM

Bump..

Felginator · 03-01-2010, 11:41 AM

I'm using the 09 legacy key fob in my bugeye. Just follow the regular programming instructions and it works fine. All buttons work for me except the trunk but I have a wagon anyway.

Use these instructions to program it:

Unlock all doors, foot on brake, all doors closed. Cycle key quickly but carefully on-off appr 10 times until the car honks one time.
Do not turn the key far enough to start the car, just to the 'on' position so the dashboard lights up.

When the horn honks, open and close the driver's door, press any remote button and that's it.
Program another remote? Quickly open and close the driver's door again and push a button on the 2nd remote. That's it.

When you're done, remove the key and the horn should honk 3 times. You're all set.
Sometime it takes more than 10 on-offs to set program mode. Open/close the door, lock/unlock etc, wait 10 minutes, then try again.

02-11-2009, 01:38 AM	#1
fourage20 Scooby Specialist Member#: 136149 Join Date: Dec 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Queens NY Vehicle: 2002 WRX EJ207 WRB	08 legacy key fob in a bugeye ok so i read the all you need to know thread about the key fobs but its not all i need to know. i wanna know if the 2008 legacy key with the built in remote work on a bugeye. if so how do i program the remote to my car? if it doesnt work what do i need to get to get it to work? also the bugeyes do not have imobilizers. what do i need to do if i want to put that option in my car? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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02-11-2009, 10:39 AM	#2
fourage20 Scooby Specialist Member#: 136149 Join Date: Dec 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Queens NY Vehicle: 2002 WRX EJ207 WRB	anyone?

02-11-2009, 10:58 AM	#3
JavaBot Scooby Guru Member#: 156723 Join Date: Aug 2007 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Illadelph Vehicle: 99rs Silver rip javabot <3	Subscribed... I want the trunk pop too. GL keep us posted.

02-11-2009, 11:30 AM	#4
ozzy370 Scooby Specialist Member#: 162469 Join Date: Oct 2007 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Suba Performance, Denver, CO Vehicle: 2003 WRX wagon special sauce	I imagine that this feat will be quite hard to accomplish and quite expensive. The dealer programs and reprograms any FOBs that have the immobilizer.

02-11-2009, 11:38 AM	#5
fourage20 Scooby Specialist Member#: 136149 Join Date: Dec 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Queens NY Vehicle: 2002 WRX EJ207 WRB	well my car doesnt have an imobilizer. its a 02 wrx. id like to have that feature also but im more concerned about programing the remote to my car.

02-11-2009, 11:47 AM	#6
Uncanny Scooby Specialist Member#: 133012 Join Date: Nov 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Syracuse, NY Vehicle: 2011 WRX Obsidian Black Pearl	Programming of the remote can be done, i believe they use the same frequency set. Adding an immobilizer is nearly impossible, your ECU wont support it. Trunk pop is impossible, the factory keyless module can't support it, PLUS you'd have to add an actuator to put on the trunk release cable

02-11-2009, 10:25 PM	#9
fourage20 Scooby Specialist Member#: 136149 Join Date: Dec 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Queens NY Vehicle: 2002 WRX EJ207 WRB	so how do i program a 08 remote to my car?

02-11-2009, 10:30 PM	#10
atomicfire NASIOC Supporter Member#: 136296 Join Date: Dec 2006 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Midtown, Houston, TX Vehicle: 2005 STi OBP	There is an extra set of contacts on the fob to trigger the trunk release. There is also an unmarked output on the alarm module to pop the trunk. You can buy an actuator from DEI or wherever and wire it into the cable. I've seen it done before.

02-12-2009, 01:08 AM	#12
hella_sti Scooby Specialist Member#: 139289 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: ND Vehicle: 2003 WRX Wagon PSM	What if I just want the switchblade key and the lock and unlock function to work, are the key profiles the same on the new leggy keys? Where do I buy the new key/fob that will work in the flip keys?

02-16-2009, 02:50 PM	#14
fourage20 Scooby Specialist Member#: 136149 Join Date: Dec 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Queens NY Vehicle: 2002 WRX EJ207 WRB	Bump.

02-16-2009, 03:30 PM	#15
Uncanny Scooby Specialist Member#: 133012 Join Date: Nov 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Syracuse, NY Vehicle: 2011 WRX Obsidian Black Pearl	this isn't the for sale forum, you don't need to bump things. If someone has an answer, then they will find the thread and answer. Consult your owner's manual or a subaru technician if nobody here has a clear answer for you.

02-16-2009, 11:44 PM	#16
fourage20 Scooby Specialist Member#: 136149 Join Date: Dec 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Queens NY Vehicle: 2002 WRX EJ207 WRB	Bump..

03-01-2010, 11:41 AM	#17
Felginator Scooby Newbie Member#: 210088 Join Date: Apr 2009 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NJ Vehicle: 97 Outback Sport	I'm using the 09 legacy key fob in my bugeye. Just follow the regular programming instructions and it works fine. All buttons work for me except the trunk but I have a wagon anyway. Use these instructions to program it: Unlock all doors, foot on brake, all doors closed. Cycle key quickly but carefully on-off appr 10 times until the car honks one time. Do not turn the key far enough to start the car, just to the 'on' position so the dashboard lights up. When the horn honks, open and close the driver's door, press any remote button and that's it. Program another remote? Quickly open and close the driver's door again and push a button on the 2nd remote. That's it. When you're done, remove the key and the horn should honk 3 times. You're all set. Sometime it takes more than 10 on-offs to set program mode. Open/close the door, lock/unlock etc, wait 10 minutes, then try again.