sde Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 I thought that the upgraded perimetor alarm would go off if the vehicle got rocked or something. Mine doesn't. How do I tell if I really got the upgrade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ih8vtec13 Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 I know that the stock alarm doesnt have an aout lock and also the standard alarm is just the horn honking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sde Posted October 30, 2004 Author Share Posted October 30, 2004 oh cool, then it's ok :) .. i got the nice non-horn 'beep' when it locks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ih8vtec13 Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 i got a non horn beep when the door locks it is the horn when i hit the panic button, the best way to tell is if the car locks on its own, ididnt get the upgrade, and i have left it unlocked over night at my friends house, next time you get out of the car dont lock it and wait like a min, to see if it locks on its own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sde Posted October 30, 2004 Author Share Posted October 30, 2004 hmm .. so if my car doesn't aut-lock after i shut the door, .. i don't have the upgraded system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ih8vtec13 Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 when they tried to sell me that they told me that you dont have to push the button for the alarm to be active so i guess not. when you go in for service ask tell them and ask them to check it out, and if its not in there raise hell till they put it in and try to get some free stuff (like those maintnance cupons) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 [url="http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=rtfm"][size=3][color=red][b][u]RTFM[/u][/b][/color][/size][/url] [size=1]p. 2-27:[/size] [size=1][b]Passive arming[/b][/size] [size=1]When passive arming mode has been programmed by the dealer, arming of the system is automatically accomplished without using the remote transmitter. Note that in this mode, DOORS MUST BE MANUALLY LOCKED.[/size] [size=1]If you wish to program the passive arming mode, have it done by your SUBARU dealer.[/size] [size=1][b]CAUTION: [/b]In passive mode, the system will automatically activate the alarm but WILL NOT automatically lock the doors.[/size] [size=1]p. 2-29:[/size] [size=1][b]Shock sensors[/b][/size] [size=1]If you desire, your SUBARU dealer can connect them and set them for activation or deactivation.[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Bates Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 [i]It looks like Jimbo and I were posting at the same time.[/i] I think you both are mis-informed by your dealer. :( These are separate things. The upgraded alarm is simply an additional shock sensor. Rocking the car won't trigger it. To test it, open the hood, lock the car, wait for 30 seconds for the alarm to arm, then let the hood drop from 1 foot above. The shock sensor is mounted to the bottom of the passenger seat. The auto-arm feature can be turned on by the dealer, but it appears that the cars come from the factory with that feature disabled. The car really needs a pin-switch for the hood to finish off the basic, but adequate, alarm system! I'd like to add that, as well as a doppler radar intrusion sensor, to mine one of these days soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoundBoy Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 Read the tech info... how they test the alarm function / sensitivity is : 1) Remove the key from ignition switch. 2) Close all the windows. 3) Close all the doors, trunk lid and rear gate. Leave open the front hood. 4) Press the LOCK button of transmitter from outside of vehicle. 5) Check that the security indicator light blinks twice within 0.5 seconds in 2 seconds cycle after 30 seconds. 6) Hit the windshield with your palm continuously and check the security alarm operates. Lift up the front hood approx. 12 cm (4.7 in), and then drop it off to check the operation of security alarm. 7) If NG, adjust the impact sensitivity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sde Posted October 31, 2004 Author Share Posted October 31, 2004 thanks guys .. i appreciate it .. i've only had the car a day and i've been driving so haven't had time to read that manual yet =) .. just wanting to make sure everything about the deal is kosher before i really get into it. thanks a lot for the replies and the information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 [quote name='RoundBoy'] 7) If NG, adjust the impact sensitivity.[/QUOTE] ...and how do they do that? From installing aftermarket alarms it's usually been enter a code, and then hit the car as hard as you want the sensitivity set at.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoundBoy Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 They do it by hooking it up to the subie ecu system computer.. and adjusting the value. from 0 to 11 (car is set to 5 by default) according to the info i have... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sde Posted November 2, 2004 Author Share Posted November 2, 2004 question: my dealer said the ability to program the alarm between passive/non-passive is only for LTD models. any info if this is true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Bates Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Sde, define "passive/non-passive" for me. If you are saying what I think you are, I doubt that it's only on the Limited models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sde Posted November 2, 2004 Author Share Posted November 2, 2004 the ability to program it so the doors auto-lock when a minute after you close it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Bates Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 I've heard two different things on this issue. The manual states (from what I remember) that the locks will NOT lock automatically with the alarm in "active" mode. It states that the alarm will arm by itself after a delay, but that you still need to lock the doors. I've heard a few people refer to the car locking itself after a delay. Is that specific to Limited editions or Outback models? I think it would be a nice feature on all of them personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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