Nutzz

I have an 03 wagon WRX, I have a huge key with Subaru on it and 1 push button to lock/arm and /unlock/de arm/ de mobilise the alarm system.

My question is does my key have a separate chip for passive immobilising (ie you need the key close to the barrel to automatically de-mobilise the ECU)?

I know a lot of new cars and bikes (my bike has it) has a separate manufacture passive immobiliser system that works off of a chip in the key (as soon as the key is inserted into the barrel the system automatically de-mobilise) and I was just wondering if mine did it too or if it was just the remote alarm that did it (I which case I will up the security)

P600wrx

iTrader: (1)

uk car almost deffinatly have it fitted, known as a cat 2: on jdm cars i would not of thought so

Nutzz

I have a funny feeling even though this is a UK it has not, reason being I separated the 2 half's of the key and tried 1 half and it started so I am a little confused...............

P600wrx

iTrader: (1)

well if your worried you have no security then i would get an alarm fitted at soonest moment, while u have the in bits look for a small blk piece of what looks like a magnet this is the transponder chip if not the remove cowling it may have been fitted there if car has had a remote engine start system fitted in the past, if this is the case DO NOT remove it as the slightest damge will rsult in the car not starting

mark

Nutzz

It has a Subaru Cat 1 one on it, it is just I thought it would of had a passive immobiliser (magnet looking chip) as well, I have both keys and both are chunky Subaru keys which incorporates the alarm remote control but I can't find evidence of the chip.

When the key is in 2 on side has the remote and the other has the key but I can't see the magnet chip on it.

P600wrx

iTrader: (1)

if it has a cat 1 it should auto arm the immobiliser this is a thatcham requirment, disarm the car open the door and then close it, leave for at least 1 min the led should be flashing, and to start the car you should need to turn ignition on and press a button to disarm the immob, this i feel will not happen as i have not seen this on any impreza from fatory apart from the sigma's that are fitted but this is a long remote with 1 button on it and subaru emblem........

Nutzz

Yes it passive/auto arms the immobiliser if the ignition is off for more than 60 seconds (need to press to button with ignition on to de-mobilise), it also re-locks the car if you unlock it and don't open doors/boot/bonnet in 60 seconds.

It also has the remote you describe with the subaru emblem and the books I have with the car says it is a Subaru alarm.

I would of preferred a key coded ECU and transponder key but from the initial looks of things I don't think it has one unless someone can tell me different.

Nutzz

I found a pick of a key similar to mine, I take it to the lower right of the battery is were the transponder should be?

P600wrx

iTrader: (1)

strange u don't have the chip, but no need to worry yaself mate, the alarm is a universal fitment for uk impreza's, not the worlds best i must admit as they are fitted to everycar in exactly the same way and in the same place, personally i would have it removed and a decent aftermarket fitted or you could just have clifford blakjax unit fitted this is a passive arming unit that needs a security pin to disarm it (no remotes) it is also anti-highjack so should you be forceably removed from car or have keys stolen they won't get very far due to the unit switching the ignition off at a slow safe speed,

http://www.clifford.co.uk/Products/Accessories.aspx

scroll down 3rd item on page

Nutzz

Thanks for the info, I will look into more security

my94wrx

iTrader: (4)

if your your car is a uk it will definitely have the chip in the key, it is fitted on the blade side of the key when you split the key in half, under a cover to stop it being removed to easy, i cant remember weather the cover is metal or plastic (its been a while) the chip will be rectangular-ish shape.

Nutzz

That is what I thought but it ain't there and it is 100% UK model...........................

my94wrx

iTrader: (4)

can you post a clear picture up of the inside of the key?

Nutzz

FOUND IT....................I feel like such a spanner swearing it was not there.

Thanks putting up with my stupidity, at least I know it has that security as well.