Installing the Security System upgrade?

LESLIEx317537 · 08-09-2003, 09:49 AM

I looked at www.subaru-parts.com and www.subaruparts.com .
One of the sites has the STi security system upgrade for about $160.00 and I looked at the installation instructions.

I was wondering has anyone upgraded their keyless entry to this? Was it hard and do you have any tips?

Also, can we add the rear trunk light to have trunk protection also?

Thanks.

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lstepnio · 08-09-2003, 10:07 AM

I have been considering this myself as the dealership wants around $500 for the alarm upgrade. Anyone done the install on even a standard WRX?

MATTHIAS · 08-09-2003, 11:54 AM

I had my dealership install my security system. they did it for about $285.00. I think it is worth having the dealer install it so your warranty with the part and installation is covered. If it fails they can't blame it on you for faulty installation. Just my thoughts.

Matthias

lstepnio · 08-09-2003, 12:58 PM

I don't imagine this being a very difficult install and easy to screw up as I assume all the wiring is in place and it's just a plug and play job. I just looking to confirm this w/ a Subaru install document.

cgroppi · 08-09-2003, 01:00 PM

I plan to do it myself. The installation looks really easy. Just bolt in the brain behind the glovebox, the starter and horn relay under the dash and the horn under the hood. Plug them in. Replace dash parts. The wiring is already there. The parts are $156 from subaruparts.com.

If the car comes from the port with the security system installed, it costs only $230. The extra $75 seems worth it to me, but the prices mentioned for dealer install are insane.

ZenBoy · 08-09-2003, 01:25 PM

I actually had it included in the sales agreement when I bought the car, but I haven't had them install it yet (they didn't have any in stock when I picked the car up new).

My only concern is that in the past when I've had anything in the interior worked on at a Subaru dealer, I always get the car back with the interior panels scratched and chunked up along the edges. Then I have to go round and round with the dealer, "No, it wasn't like that before," and "Yes, you ARE going to fix it - it's supposed to be a new car"....

I've actually been thinking about finding out which trim panels come off (I think www.scoobymods.com has it posted, at least for an '02-'03 WRX), and pulling them off myself. That way I know they were cared for properly!

Okay, so I'm a tad anal about my cars ... but then again, they also last forever!

Zen

lstepnio · 08-09-2003, 01:27 PM

Great, I've had the glove off to install my driving lights wiring and it was very easy to get off. For $150.00 I'll be doing it myself.

LESLIEx317537 · 08-09-2003, 01:30 PM

Here are the install instructions:
http://subaruparts.com/install/2002isecsys.pdf

Should take less than 1 hour to install.

cgroppi · 08-09-2003, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LESLIEx317537
Here are the install instructions:
http://subaruparts.com/install/2002isecsys.pdf

Should take less than 1 hour to install.

The STi install should be even easier. The brain module goes behind the glovebox rather than by the emergency brake, so you have to remove one less interior panel, and don't have to fish the wiring harness from between the seats to the glovebox area.

lstepnio · 08-09-2003, 02:46 PM

My dealership just replied to my email and said that they will add it to the car for $200.00(parts/installed). I'm not going to mess with it myself for that price.

metoo · 08-09-2003, 05:51 PM

Not to jack the thread , but I will be selling the upgrade alarm from my STi for $110 shipped. Very simply install. PM me if interested.

08-09-2003, 09:49 AM	#1
LESLIEx317537 Scooby Newbie Member#: 35350 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Long Island, NY Vehicle: 2004 Impreza WRX STi Java Black Pearl/Gunmetal	Installing the Security System upgrade? I looked at www.subaru-parts.com and www.subaruparts.com . One of the sites has the STi security system upgrade for about $160.00 and I looked at the installation instructions. I was wondering has anyone upgraded their keyless entry to this? Was it hard and do you have any tips? Also, can we add the rear trunk light to have trunk protection also? Thanks. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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lstepnio Scooby Specialist Member#: 10972 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Tampabay, Florida Vehicle: 2004 STi (fuxor3d!!) 2004 Forester X	I have been considering this myself as the dealership wants around $500 for the alarm upgrade. Anyone done the install on even a standard WRX?

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MATTHIAS Scooby Newbie Member#: 41496 Join Date: Aug 2003 Vehicle: 2004 WRX STI SILVER	I had my dealership install my security system. they did it for about $285.00. I think it is worth having the dealer install it so your warranty with the part and installation is covered. If it fails they can't blame it on you for faulty installation. Just my thoughts. Matthias

08-09-2003, 12:58 PM	#4
lstepnio Scooby Specialist Member#: 10972 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Tampabay, Florida Vehicle: 2004 STi (fuxor3d!!) 2004 Forester X	I don't imagine this being a very difficult install and easy to screw up as I assume all the wiring is in place and it's just a plug and play job. I just looking to confirm this w/ a Subaru install document.

08-09-2003, 01:00 PM	#5
cgroppi Scooby Newbie Member#: 37002 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Tempe, AZ Vehicle: 2004 STi Silver/Gold	I plan to do it myself. The installation looks really easy. Just bolt in the brain behind the glovebox, the starter and horn relay under the dash and the horn under the hood. Plug them in. Replace dash parts. The wiring is already there. The parts are $156 from subaruparts.com. If the car comes from the port with the security system installed, it costs only $230. The extra $75 seems worth it to me, but the prices mentioned for dealer install are insane.

08-09-2003, 01:25 PM	#6
ZenBoy Scooby Newbie Member#: 12524 Join Date: Nov 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Minneapolis, Minnesnowta Vehicle: 2004 STi WRB/Gold	I actually had it included in the sales agreement when I bought the car, but I haven't had them install it yet (they didn't have any in stock when I picked the car up new). My only concern is that in the past when I've had anything in the interior worked on at a Subaru dealer, I always get the car back with the interior panels scratched and chunked up along the edges. Then I have to go round and round with the dealer, "No, it wasn't like that before," and "Yes, you ARE going to fix it - it's supposed to be a new car".... I've actually been thinking about finding out which trim panels come off (I think www.scoobymods.com has it posted, at least for an '02-'03 WRX), and pulling them off myself. That way I know they were cared for properly! Okay, so I'm a tad anal about my cars ... but then again, they also last forever! Zen

08-09-2003, 01:27 PM	#7
lstepnio Scooby Specialist Member#: 10972 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Tampabay, Florida Vehicle: 2004 STi (fuxor3d!!) 2004 Forester X	Great, I've had the glove off to install my driving lights wiring and it was very easy to get off. For $150.00 I'll be doing it myself.

08-09-2003, 01:30 PM	#8
LESLIEx317537 Scooby Newbie Member#: 35350 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Long Island, NY Vehicle: 2004 Impreza WRX STi Java Black Pearl/Gunmetal	Here are the install instructions: http://subaruparts.com/install/2002isecsys.pdf Should take less than 1 hour to install.

08-09-2003, 02:46 PM	#10
lstepnio Scooby Specialist Member#: 10972 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Tampabay, Florida Vehicle: 2004 STi (fuxor3d!!) 2004 Forester X	My dealership just replied to my email and said that they will add it to the car for $200.00(parts/installed). I'm not going to mess with it myself for that price.

08-09-2003, 05:51 PM	#11
metoo Scooby Guru Member#: 4764 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Houston Vehicle: 2004 STi sold :( forizzle	Not to jack the thread , but I will be selling the upgrade alarm from my STi for $110 shipped. Very simply install. PM me if interested.