BeSTI72

Hello all,

Went to start my car as usual yesterday, to be met with a few bleeps from my alarm when I opened the door.

Upon trying to start the car, nothing.

I've tried: disconnecting the battery for 30 seconds, cycling the key 10 times in 15 seconds (multiple times), now even have the alarm code from Subaru, but still stuck with the alarm/ immobiliser. I've tried all of this with both keys I have to no luck.

I'm currently about to call the RAC in attempt to see if I'm missing anything/ they know something. As talking to my local subaru dealer, they believe that I will need a new key which will cost between £170 - £250!

Figured I'd ask around on here, to see if anyone has any ideas prior to calling the RAC/ being massively out of pocket with Subaru..

Thanks!

bigredrob

is the car battery flat?

BeSTI72

No the battery is ok, because the alarm does go off. It's not just like a single bleep of the alarm to show a flat battery.

porkster0

HI on my 04 Blobeye the alarm does goes off if I try and start it with a flat battery that wont turn the engine over !


I would just check the battery if you can -- as the alarms have a built in battery back up for the siren to sound if loss of power.

andy.downes

iTrader: (1)

Battery I reck. My car went loopy when the battery was dead. Couldn't shut the alarm off in the end !

romford-boy

Happened to us when the key fob battery died. Just stood there with a totally useless car.

BeSTI72

With little hope, I tested the battery as mentioned. Got my dad to try and give me a jump/ charge the battery and I was only getting 11.98 volts.

Fitted a new battery and all is well! - Until today, when my fan randomly decided to not kick in. (Hot engine + Rain = Smoke, everywhere!) - Thought I blown a head gasket. Not having luck at the moment. Maybe I should hold off fitting my new HSD monopro's this week.

Thanks for the tips..