Impreza WRX 2006 UK Spec alarm/keys
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Impreza WRX 2006 UK Spec alarm/keys
Hi all,
I've just bought a 2006 UK spec Impreza WRX (and am in love with it!). I've got a couple of issues I'm trying to get my head around regarding the alarm/immobiliser/extra keys. I tried to search but if anything that confused me further.
Essentially the car has come with single button 1 key, and very little else aside from a log book and a bit of service history/invoices for some mechanical bits (no handbook, no codes etc). I'd originally thought getting a spare key would be fairly straightforward until I did a little research.
I'm trying to work out what I need to do in order to get a second key (fully functional with button), and will I need the PIN for the keypad for it to be programmed? If not, why do I even have this keypad? I'm scared to touch it in case I end up immobilising the car or something.
Any help would be great, I'm new the the Impreza scene, or in fact any kind of interesting car scene (I also have a 2016 Mercedes A Class diesel, very dull!)
JT
I've just bought a 2006 UK spec Impreza WRX (and am in love with it!). I've got a couple of issues I'm trying to get my head around regarding the alarm/immobiliser/extra keys. I tried to search but if anything that confused me further.
Essentially the car has come with single button 1 key, and very little else aside from a log book and a bit of service history/invoices for some mechanical bits (no handbook, no codes etc). I'd originally thought getting a spare key would be fairly straightforward until I did a little research.
I'm trying to work out what I need to do in order to get a second key (fully functional with button), and will I need the PIN for the keypad for it to be programmed? If not, why do I even have this keypad? I'm scared to touch it in case I end up immobilising the car or something.
Any help would be great, I'm new the the Impreza scene, or in fact any kind of interesting car scene (I also have a 2016 Mercedes A Class diesel, very dull!)
JT
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When new the car would have been supplied with 2 single button keys.
This single button not only opens/locks your doors (Keyless Entry System) it also operates the Sigma M30 Cat1 alarm system that UK cars are fitted with.
This means you have two imobiliser circuits - 1 that functions via a transponder in the key to the ecu/security module and 2 - fitted as part of the Sigma alarm.
The alarm keypad is for use when the key fob either runs out of battery or dies some other way and you can't stop the alarm going off.
For this reason it's very handy to know the PIN or whilst you have a working key re-program the PIN to something you can remember.
Your vehicle should also have been supplied with a copy of the alarm users manual.
Link here for download
http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/uploads...m30_manual.pdf
As to obtaining an additional key it can be very expensive to get one from Subaru (£300 plus)
It's also possible to get a key from Timpsons or similar who can clone the transponder chip from the original giving you access to the car but not the alarm.
By obtaining an alarm fob and programming it to the alarm you are then covered.
For example....
http://www.automateuk.com/sigma-m30-m34-keyfob.html
Useful page with additional links at the bottom
http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/index.p...RemoteControls
This single button not only opens/locks your doors (Keyless Entry System) it also operates the Sigma M30 Cat1 alarm system that UK cars are fitted with.
This means you have two imobiliser circuits - 1 that functions via a transponder in the key to the ecu/security module and 2 - fitted as part of the Sigma alarm.
The alarm keypad is for use when the key fob either runs out of battery or dies some other way and you can't stop the alarm going off.
For this reason it's very handy to know the PIN or whilst you have a working key re-program the PIN to something you can remember.
Your vehicle should also have been supplied with a copy of the alarm users manual.
Link here for download
http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/uploads...m30_manual.pdf
As to obtaining an additional key it can be very expensive to get one from Subaru (£300 plus)
It's also possible to get a key from Timpsons or similar who can clone the transponder chip from the original giving you access to the car but not the alarm.
By obtaining an alarm fob and programming it to the alarm you are then covered.
For example....
http://www.automateuk.com/sigma-m30-m34-keyfob.html
Useful page with additional links at the bottom
http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/index.p...RemoteControls
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Ouch! But I guess it might save money down the line if I find myself locked out.
That's really awesome information, thank you so much!
Can I just confirm that my working key is enough for me to re-program the PIN?
If I somehow make a mistake when I'm doing the PIN re-program is it possible for me so immobilise the car to the point where my remaining key won't work? I'm very nervous about this
When new the car would have been supplied with 2 single button keys.
This single button not only opens/locks your doors (Keyless Entry System) it also operates the Sigma M30 Cat1 alarm system that UK cars are fitted with.
This means you have two imobiliser circuits - 1 that functions via a transponder in the key to the ecu/security module and 2 - fitted as part of the Sigma alarm.
The alarm keypad is for use when the key fob either runs out of battery or dies some other way and you can't stop the alarm going off.
For this reason it's very handy to know the PIN or whilst you have a working key re-program the PIN to something you can remember.
Your vehicle should also have been supplied with a copy of the alarm users manual.
Link here for download
http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/uploads...m30_manual.pdf
As to obtaining an additional key it can be very expensive to get one from Subaru (£300 plus)
It's also possible to get a key from Timpsons or similar who can clone the transponder chip from the original giving you access to the car but not the alarm.
By obtaining an alarm fob and programming it to the alarm you are then covered.
For example....
http://www.automateuk.com/sigma-m30-m34-keyfob.html
Useful page with additional links at the bottom
http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/index.p...RemoteControls
This single button not only opens/locks your doors (Keyless Entry System) it also operates the Sigma M30 Cat1 alarm system that UK cars are fitted with.
This means you have two imobiliser circuits - 1 that functions via a transponder in the key to the ecu/security module and 2 - fitted as part of the Sigma alarm.
The alarm keypad is for use when the key fob either runs out of battery or dies some other way and you can't stop the alarm going off.
For this reason it's very handy to know the PIN or whilst you have a working key re-program the PIN to something you can remember.
Your vehicle should also have been supplied with a copy of the alarm users manual.
Link here for download
http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/uploads...m30_manual.pdf
As to obtaining an additional key it can be very expensive to get one from Subaru (£300 plus)
It's also possible to get a key from Timpsons or similar who can clone the transponder chip from the original giving you access to the car but not the alarm.
By obtaining an alarm fob and programming it to the alarm you are then covered.
For example....
http://www.automateuk.com/sigma-m30-m34-keyfob.html
Useful page with additional links at the bottom
http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/index.p...RemoteControls
Can I just confirm that my working key is enough for me to re-program the PIN?
If I somehow make a mistake when I'm doing the PIN re-program is it possible for me so immobilise the car to the point where my remaining key won't work? I'm very nervous about this
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Apologies, I did reply yesterday but the post appears to not be here!
Ouch, that's a lot, but I suppose if I lost my key it would be money well spent to have a spare
That's brilliant information, thanks. I'm really anxious about trying to change the PIN on the alarm, if I have a working key is it possible for me to somehow render that useless setting the PIN? I really don't want my new car to be immobilised!
Ouch, that's a lot, but I suppose if I lost my key it would be money well spent to have a spare
When new the car would have been supplied with 2 single button keys.
This single button not only opens/locks your doors (Keyless Entry System) it also operates the Sigma M30 Cat1 alarm system that UK cars are fitted with.
This means you have two imobiliser circuits - 1 that functions via a transponder in the key to the ecu/security module and 2 - fitted as part of the Sigma alarm.
The alarm keypad is for use when the key fob either runs out of battery or dies some other way and you can't stop the alarm going off.
For this reason it's very handy to know the PIN or whilst you have a working key re-program the PIN to something you can remember.
Your vehicle should also have been supplied with a copy of the alarm users manual.
Link here for download
http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/uploads...m30_manual.pdf
As to obtaining an additional key it can be very expensive to get one from Subaru (£300 plus)
It's also possible to get a key from Timpsons or similar who can clone the transponder chip from the original giving you access to the car but not the alarm.
By obtaining an alarm fob and programming it to the alarm you are then covered.
For example....
http://www.automateuk.com/sigma-m30-m34-keyfob.html
Useful page with additional links at the bottom
http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/index.p...RemoteControls
This single button not only opens/locks your doors (Keyless Entry System) it also operates the Sigma M30 Cat1 alarm system that UK cars are fitted with.
This means you have two imobiliser circuits - 1 that functions via a transponder in the key to the ecu/security module and 2 - fitted as part of the Sigma alarm.
The alarm keypad is for use when the key fob either runs out of battery or dies some other way and you can't stop the alarm going off.
For this reason it's very handy to know the PIN or whilst you have a working key re-program the PIN to something you can remember.
Your vehicle should also have been supplied with a copy of the alarm users manual.
Link here for download
http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/uploads...m30_manual.pdf
As to obtaining an additional key it can be very expensive to get one from Subaru (£300 plus)
It's also possible to get a key from Timpsons or similar who can clone the transponder chip from the original giving you access to the car but not the alarm.
By obtaining an alarm fob and programming it to the alarm you are then covered.
For example....
http://www.automateuk.com/sigma-m30-m34-keyfob.html
Useful page with additional links at the bottom
http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/index.p...RemoteControls
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Thanks both, I've actually already replied twice but it said something about the post being moderated, so here goes again!
I've tried resetting the PIN now, I had a load of beeps come from it during the process, not sure if it's a good thing. I need to work out how to test the new PIN works now (ideally without annoying the neighbours and setting the alarm off!)
JT
I've tried resetting the PIN now, I had a load of beeps come from it during the process, not sure if it's a good thing. I need to work out how to test the new PIN works now (ideally without annoying the neighbours and setting the alarm off!)
JT
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Decided to ignore the neighbours complaints and set the alarm off getting in, put new PIN in and it worked, thank you so much!
I've also just ordered a handbook on eBay, hopefully save some of my silly questions!
JT
I've also just ordered a handbook on eBay, hopefully save some of my silly questions!
JT
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I posted a link where you can download a copy for free
http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/uploads...m30_manual.pdf
http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/uploads...m30_manual.pdf
I mean a handbook for the car itself (I didn't get one with the car) - £25 on eBay, not too bad I guess
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Hopefully the UK/European version not the US/Canadian one
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