Remote Needed

[actionman]

i'm sure you can get the pin code from Subaru. The problem is if any of the previous owners have changed it! Like i have with mine

[Gambit]

I might have it it's been that long I have not looked at the paper work I just add to it with stuff ;)

But I'm sure I didn't see one, will ask at my Subaru dealer see what they say :)

[actionman]

yep, worth a try

[Gambit]

Ok cheers for the help  mate

[actionman]

no probs :D

[Londonend]

Hi there,

I am new owner of 2005 Forester ... Brilliant car. But need a spare single button remote. Cannot see anything on eBay and don't want to pay £360+ to dealer. Any suggestions?

[Gambit]

Hi mate welcome to S.O.C breakers yards or fleebay has always been the best bet I have found :(  

[actionman]

took me about 30secs to find this on eBay ;)

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151266125759?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

[Gambit]

Nice one mate I guess you got sorted out with doing Subaru's too now then :D 

[actionman]

yes mate. The problems i have is when customer doesn't have the pin code to program the remote. I can't program new keys to remote locking without it. Transponder isn't a problem as my equipment doesn't need a pin code for that kind of thing.

 

Then there's sourcing the remotes. I have to get new ones from Subaru. 2nd hand remotes pop up on eBay but the 1 button remote keys seem to be the hardest to get hold off 2nd hand. When i do get hold of them it's a case of sticking the remote board in a new case along with a new transponder chip for the immob

[Gambit]

Oh right I know I'm after another one mines broken away from the keyring :( and worried I will lose it. 

[actionman]

you can get the pin code from Subaru at a price. I can also get the code from my key suppliers but just for the Sigma systems. The problem that i've had with this before is that a lot of people change the pin code & when i order the code i get the code that was supplied with the car when new. I've been to do remotes for 2 Imprezas & the code i ordered didn't work as someone had changed it

[Gambit]

I'm sure I had a code as long as you have at least one working fob you could change it. Or are these people with non working/lost fobs ?

[actionman]

no mate you don't need an original fob if you have the code. My 2000W came with the code, just 1 key & no fobs. I made another key & bought 2 new Sigma fobs off eBay then programmed them using the code.

[Gambit]

I know that sorry my fault I was meaning if they have lost the code but have a working fob just one there was a way to change the master code, I'm sure I had the info somewhere 

[actionman]

http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/index.php/Knowledge/ReprogramAlarmRemoteControls

[Gambit]

Yep think thats the one I have them on a PDF format

[actionman]

i got a printed copy of the Sigma manual with my Impreza. The Sigma fobs i bought also came with printed programming instructions

[Gambit]

I know Sigmas a bit of a ****** but I guess you want it to be on a car like the Subarus. There was a guy on another forum I used to use that worked for sigma but he got banned otherwise I would have Pm'd him see if he could help you out more. 

[Mr B]

Instructions are on here too:

http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/topic/1543-alarm-system/

Never bothered with ordering codes as mentioned above they all too often changed, in very rare cases we had no fobs & codes our local sigma approved alarm installer has been able reprogram using there sigma kit.

[Mr B]

Hi there,

I am new owner of 2005 Forester ... Brilliant car. But need a spare single button remote. Cannot see anything on ebay and don't want to pay £360+ to dealer. Any suggestions?

maybe keep an eye on this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SIGMA-SUBARU-BMW-HYUNDAI-VW-LTI-ETC-EARLIER-M-SERIES-1BUTON-REMOTE-ALARM-KEY-FOB-/310919408031?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Safety_Security&hash=item48643da99f#shpCntId

[Londonend]

Thanks for that!

[actionman]

So yours has a separate fob? I'd presumed the remote was built in with the key because every Forester I've seen about that age has had remote & key together in 1 fob & not separate

[Londonend]

Sorry, I did not make it clear ... I have a fob with a key. Only 1 button, fob almost the size of a matchbox.

I'm a dunce with cars but did manage yesterday to put in a new pin, without knowing the old pin.

Speed test in Chertsey cut a key without door opening remote, but with transponder, which manually opens the door and starts ignition, but sets off alarm when starting. At least I can now silence alarm on keypad but would really like a second key with remote opening.

Subaru quoted £280 for the key, £60 to program it, plus vat.

[Mr B]

The Forester key is a conversion done by sigma, they made the remote board fit the central locking subaru remote key & had a new one button cover made, Keyless fobs work & program just the same.

I take it your current fob will lock/arm & unlock/disarm !