mattp_65 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 ok this started yesterday all of the sudden my keyless remote does not work so I replaced the battery and it still does not work. So I try to lock it manually using the power lock switch to lock all the doors but they just unlock on their own right when I hit the switch. Also with the driver car door open the chime is going off like the key is the ignition but the key is out. Is my ignition going out or is it something else? My car starts up fine no problems there just I can't lock it manually or with the keyless entry. Any suggestions? any help is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexi Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 It sort of sounds like one of the door switches could be busted? Does it look like one of these got smashed by the seatbelt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexi Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 After re-reading your post, and looking in the factory service manual, I think another possibility is the "key warning switch". It basically sounds like something might be sticking in the ignition key cylinder. In your shoes I might just try putting a small amount of lubricant on your key, and pulling it in and out of the ignition a few times and seeing if the door chime still goes off when the key is removed. I know I've had a somewhat similar problem at work before, and we've had to have lock cylinders cleaned out because they were gummed up. People I work with will use their keys to cut through the tape on a box. The problem is, the adhesive residue from the tape sticks to the key, and gums up the lock cylinder that you use that key in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp_65 Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 I will try and take out the ignition switch. I was assuming that also. Thanks for the help! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 May be spray a little WD-40 in the ingnition switch. Or lock de-icer from the auto parts store. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp_65 Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 OK so I replace the switch and it still makes the sound like the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. And I can't turn on my alarm. But there is a plug I disconnected next to the switch and the sound stopped. What is that plug? Everything works now with that plug disconnected. Any ideas? It might be connected to this last pic. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexi Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I'm kind of stumped. Did you try lubricating the lock cylinder a little bit? I would check fuses, 2,3, and 7 inside the car. I would also check fuse 14 inside the engine bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp_65 Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 The repair order number 5 saying key warning switch. That might be my problem but I don't know if the sensor is bad or what ever the switch is connected to. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp_65 Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 i think i will try this http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/66-problems-maintenance/25987-ignition-key-sensor-issue-2.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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