Confused by Sigma alarm

[Zoco]

Heya. Just got my first subaru impreza. I'm confused about the sigma alarm. If I open the car on the alarm button, I have to start the car within 30 seconds otherwise it immobilises. 

To then get the car to start, I have to press the sigma button twice? It rearms the first time, and then unarms and I'm able to start. This seems rather excessive. Surely there's a simpler way?

I haven't got the code for the key pad, but have managed to change it using a code I found online. 

But even when I put the code in after 30 seconds, it rearms the car then I have to put the code in again in order to unarm so I can start it. 

Am I making a stupid mistake? Please can someone help. 

Aside from that I love the car! 

Cheers, zoe 

[Linx]

Turn the ignition on, then press the button on the key fob once and you can start it.

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[Zoco]

Fantastic linx! Very appreciative, works a treat. Obviously! Lol

Next stupid question, whats the point of the key pad? 

Cheers 

[Linx]

I don't know 😄.

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[Piggysniffer]

To programme new alarm fobs and to override the alarm system with a code if your fob packs up, if you have a working key fob you can reprogramme the code for the keypad to something of your liking

[Zoco]

Cheers piggysniffer.

So I can unlock the car with the key, get in and disable the alarm with the key pad? 

I've already managed to change the code to what I want. 

Cheers 

[Piggysniffer]

Yes mate

[Zoco]

I tried earlier to have the ignition on, then stick in my code and it didn't seem to work? If the key fob knackers, surely I need the key pad to allow me to start the car? 

[Piggysniffer]

I think it's a case of, your car is alarmed and locked your fob is theoretically knackered so you then have to unlock your door with the key and then you get in car and disarm with keypad immediately before any ignition turnings on are had

[scoobygirl]

I've had an issue with my sigma alarm fob not working due to signal block from local radio towers. This means I have to sometimes use the pad. So unlock the car with key then pop the code into the keypad then start the car. You have the usual 30 second time before you have to go through the whole thing again. Oh and my drivers door does not open with the key so I have to use the passenger door which isn't so blooming funny when it's raining lol

[donnylad]

Mines also a sod and the button isnt great, i will try and work out how to re program later.

 

if i just open the door with the key the alarm starts blasting away, so even if i sort the code i still have the alarm smashing away?