Nicholas Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 Hi, I have recently purchased a WRX after so many years wanting one. I went to start it during the week after about a week of it being idle. The doors would open using the fob but when I turned the key it would not turn over, however the ignition lights were all on. I had to get to work so I left it as it was. The following day I tried to jump start it using my wife's car but nothing. Now the ignition lights do not come on at all but the alarm and doors etc all seem to be working ok has anyone else come across this before? Could it be the Battery? Also when I disconnected the Battery the alarm went off even though I had disarmed it. Can anyone help? All the fuses check out okay.
Scoobyghost Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 I'm not so sure about your alarm but it could be Battery or start motor related at the minute. What year is the car? Do you hear any click click when turning the key to start the car?
Nicholas Posted January 23, 2016 Author Posted January 23, 2016 It's a 55 plate. It did seem to go through the start up thing the first day, all the clicks and everything. Now it does not do that, no lights on the the dash the immobiliser light comes on and the clock etc but the Battery, oil pressure lights etc do not.
Nicholas Posted January 23, 2016 Author Posted January 23, 2016 I should also add that I have tried charging the Battery.
Nicholas Posted January 23, 2016 Author Posted January 23, 2016 And now I've even replaced the Battery, still the same...
Scoobyghost Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 Sounds like an immobiliser/alarm issue if you're not getting dash lights.
Nicholas Posted January 23, 2016 Author Posted January 23, 2016 I thought that, but talking to a dealer he didn't really mention that. It did come with a warranty but the local auto elec experts don't want to deal with the insurance company. They could only give me the name of two others in my area, one of which I would never go to and the other I'm a bit dubious about. It's all a bit !Removed! really:(
Scoobyghost Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 If you have warranty best to leave it be and have them pay for the fixes.
Nicholas Posted January 23, 2016 Author Posted January 23, 2016 That is what I'm going to do.... Just need to find someone who will deal with the warranty company. I was hoping for an 'easy' reset or fix. When I find out what it is I will post it here
Scoobyghost Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 The warranty company should be able to point you to some local garages that will happily comply with them.
Nicholas Posted January 24, 2016 Author Posted January 24, 2016 They suggested Halfords:/ they couldn't even fit a new headlamp bulb to a colleagues car the other day!!!!
Sandals Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 It really does sound like the immobiliser... have you tried pressing the button on the fob when the ignition is on, then tried to start it?
Gambit Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 Agreed if you know the code or can reset the code you can put it in on the numberpad down by the right hand side hidden in the pull down ashtray looking thing. :)
Nicholas Posted January 25, 2016 Author Posted January 25, 2016 The ignition lights do not come on. I have tried the fob with the ignition on. Don't know the pin for the key pad. If the immobiliser is activated does that stop the dash lights coming on?
Scoobyghost Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 Yes. The immobiliser will basically lock out all electrics to the car until deactivated. I think all you'll have are central locking, radio and interior lights.
Gambit Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 You can reset the code to one you know but it need the keyfob to be working first. I'll leave the info here on the chance you will need it Provided that you can disarm the system with a working Radio Key or the current PIN, then you can program new Radio Keys into the alarm system yourself, using the keypad, at any time.If you do not have the current PIN, then option A is your best solution. However if you do not have a working Radio Key, then you will have to use option B and obtain the systems PIN code from Subaru (UK). Your dealer can obtain this for you if you can provide proof of ownership and the alarm systems 16-digit serial number.A. Using a working Radio Key:- Arm and then Disarm the system using a working Radio Key.- Within 30 seconds of disarming, type into the keypad- *17856*91*n# (where n is the total number of keys required to work the system)- Press each Radio Key briefly in turn (the dash board LED will flash and the siren beep each time)- Once the nth Radio Key has been programmed, you should be able to arm/disarm the system using any of the Radio Keys programmed.It is essential that all Radio Keys required to operate the system are programmed together. Any keys not present during the programming sequence above will no longer operate the system.B. Using the current PIN Code (if a working Radio Key is not available): - Arm and then Disarm the system using the current PIN- Within 30 seconds of disarming, type into the keypad- **abcd*91*n# (where abcd is the system’s PIN code and n is the total number of keys required to work the system)- Press each Radio Key briefly in turn (the dash board LED will flash and the siren beep each time)- Once the nth Radio Key has been programmed, you should be able to arm/disarm the system using any of the Radio Keys programmed.It is essential that all Radio Keys required to operate the system are programmed together. Any keys not present during the programming sequence above will no longer operate the system.When using the keypad always observe the following points:- The PIN number should not be entered too quickly or too slowly - when a digit has been pressed the small LED built into the keypad will illuminate briefly as confirmation and only then should the next digit be entered. - If an incorrect digit is pressed or the delay between entering digits exceeds10 seconds, then the LED above the keypad will flash rapidly and the PIN attempt should be abborted and started again after 30 seconds.- Due to the small size of the keypad some users may find a rubber tipped pencil easier to use. DO NOT use the sharp tip of a ball point pen etc, or press excessively hard on the keypad as this will only damage the membrane and cause a digit to remain pressed, causing a continual incorrect PIN.- The keypad allows only THREE PIN attempts and then will "Lock Up" if an incorrect number is entered a third time. This is a security feature to prevent random PIN attempts disarming the system.
Nicholas Posted January 25, 2016 Author Posted January 25, 2016 Ok thanks, I will try this when I get home. 1
Gambit Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 It will only work though when the keyfob is working to arm and disarm.
Nicholas Posted January 25, 2016 Author Posted January 25, 2016 ok, so that didn't work. If I have to tow it somewhere I can do it as long as I keep all four wheels on the ground? I think that's right. Or does anyone know a decent auto elec. in the TA6 Somerset postcode?
Gambit Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 Yes mate you will need to keep all four of the ground. do you have any overhead power lines or a mobile aerial near by ? They're know to play havoc with the immobilisers.
Nicholas Posted January 26, 2016 Author Posted January 26, 2016 No power lines, and the nearest mobile phone transmitter is a good distance away. Just to clear up, do I need to get someone to recover it on a flat bed or can I tow using another car?
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