Jonjosar

Hi all, I have just bought a Cobra immobiliser for my 05 STI as it doesnt have any factory security fitted. The key is the non transponder type ( JDM ). Looking at the wiring instructions provided, they are a bit "wishy washy" to say the least but ive managed to figure out that there are 2 sets of wires marked 1 & 2 that are used to operate the immobiliser circuit relays in the unit. These have a scissors symbol in the instructions so i think that means to cut the wire in the vehicle loom and bridge with the immobiliser loom. Instructions say to connect to 2 circuits to prevent the car from starting which i,m assuming one is the fuel pump relay, earth feed ? Secondly, the 12v ignition circuit live under engine cranking? Does anyone know if this is correct? My gut feelings are that i should locate the fuel pump relay under the dash and access the earth for the pump here. Then instead of going in behind the ignition switch, i look for the 12v feed to the ECU? In essence, i reroute the 12volt feed to the ECU via the immobiliser relays. If anyone can advise, id greatly appreciate it as i'm a bit wary of breaking into the circuit for the feed to the ECU ( car is remapped by GR performance ) and loosing the map?

Thank you.

Hello all, Its taken me almost 15 years but ive finally managed to get another Impreza. My 1st was a 2000 UK Prodrive Impreza and ive had loads of sensible cars in the interim but ive secured a JDM WRX STI Hawkeye as a weekend hobby. Its a fresh import ( March 2021) but I dont get it until around the 17th of this month but really looking forward to it. as for me, i dont know much about Subarus but ive done loads of restos of other makes so i know my way around a car reasonably well. Hopefully i'll get a few pics up when i collect the car.