July 22, 20196 yr Just wondering if the following is normal: I have a 2002 impreza gx awd, I have sigma alarm which also acts as the remote central locking. I can get in the car and sometimes it will turn over without any issues but occasionally I have to lock and unlock the car even after a minute or so for it to start again. Just wondering if I have an issue with the immobilizer. I also have the original remote key but it appears the battery maybe dead. If anyone could advice id much appreciate it.
July 22, 20196 yr That is totally normal function of the cat 1 alarm . When you unlock the car with remote immobilizer also deactivated but if you do not start car within around 60 seconds the immobilizer auto actives again . This is a feature and requirement of cat1 alarm requirements as gives you car some level of protection even if forget lock car . You do not need arm then disarm the alarm, all you do is with key in ignition and turned to run position ( 1 turn further would be starter cranking ) and press the fob button and immobilizer deactivates ((you will likely here the alarm module relays click also if paying attention .. Link below is a M30 info booklet, be sure sort a working 4 digit pin code and get battery for remote, they like £1.20 on eBay for good branded cell Not having a working pin code can be expensive mistake in the future . https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7Ub2apq5-pfcjJhSm5XUHNyUzQ
July 22, 20196 yr Author 8 minutes ago, Mr B said: That is totally normal function of the cat 1 alarm . When you unlock the car with remote immobilizer also deactivated but if you do not start car within around 60 seconds the immobilizer auto actives again . This is a feature and requirement of cat1 alarm requirements as gives you car some level of protection even if forget lock car . You do not need arm then disarm the alarm, all you do is with key in ignition and turned to run position ( 1 turn further would be starter cranking ) and press the fob button and immobilizer deactivates ((you will likely here the alarm module relays click also if paying attention .. Link below is a M30 info booklet, be sure sort a working 4 digit pin code and get battery for remote, they like £1.20 on eBay for good branded cell Not having a working pin code can be expensive mistake in the future . https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7Ub2apq5-pfcjJhSm5XUHNyUzQ Brilliant, Thank you for your help and the information booklet much appreciated :).
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