Alarm Keypad ???
 

The manual for my 2001 WRX (New Age) mentions a keypad for disabling the alarm if your remote is dead, as I haven't found this 'keypad' yet, I was wondering if it was intergrated into the numeric buttons on the stereo as in other makes of cars or is it hidden somewhere?

Thanks :thumb:

Try to the right of the steering wheel where your fog lamp switches are, and just below that there should be pocket you pull down to gain access to the fuses. Keypad should be in this pocket. (I`ve got a 05 STI but should be more or less the same). :)

You can ring subaru, (if it hasnt been changed by a previous owner). But u can override the code with a new one without knowing the existing pin to.

Courtesy of Sigma Sam;

Provided that you can disarm the system with a working Radio Key or the current PIN, then you can re-set the 4-digit PIN to one of your own choosing yourself, using the keypad, at any time.

If you do not have the current PIN, then option A is your best solution. However if you do not have a working Radio Key, then you will have to use option B and obtain the systems PIN code from Subaru (UK). Your dealer can obtain this for you if you can provide proof of ownership and the alarm systems 16-digit serial number.

A. Using a working Radio Key:
- Arm and then Disarm the system using a working Radio Key.
- Within 30 seconds of disarming, type into the keypad- *17856*92*wxyz*wxyz# (where wxyz is your new PIN code)
- Arm the system with the Radio Key
- You should now be able to disarm the system using the new PIN code

B. Using the current PIN Code (if a working Radio Key is not available):
- Arm and then Disarm the system using the current PIN
- Within 30 seconds of disarming, type into the keypad- **abcd*92*wxyz*wxyz# (where abcd is your current PIN code and wxyz your new PIN code)
- You should now be able to arm and disarm the system using the new PIN code

Instructions on doing this can be found in the security systems Operating Instructions. If you do not have these, a link to a copy can be found in the post at::
http://www.subaru-impreza.org/subar...opic.php?t=2476

When using the keypad always observe the following points:
- The PIN number should not be entered too quickly or too slowly - when a digit has been pressed the small LED built into the keypad will illuminate briefly as confirmation and only then should the next digit be entered.
- If an incorrect digit is pressed or the delay between entering digits exceeds10 seconds, then the LED above the keypad will flash rapidly and the PIN attempt should be abborted and started again after 30 seconds.
- Due to the small size of the keypad some users may find a rubber tipped pencil easier to use. DO NOT use the sharp tip of a ball point pen etc, or press excessively hard on the keypad as this will only damage the membrane and cause a digit to remain pressed, causing a continual incorrect PIN.
- The keypad allows only THREE PIN attempts and then will "Lock Up" if an incorrect number is entered a third time. This is a security feature to prevent random PIN attempts disarming the system.:thumb:

Cheers...
 

Cheers guys... I'll have a play tonight :thumb:

The keypad allows only THREE PIN attempts and then will "Lock Up" Once this has happened how long do you need to wait or is that it no more chances????