Alarm not working near mobile phone masts
27 April 2004, 02:57 PM
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Alarm not working near mobile phone masts
Can anything be done about the alarm on the classic sccob not working when its near a mobile phone mast? Is there any kind of signal booster etc. you can get for the alarm? It's really annoying having to use the keypad all the time!
27 April 2004, 03:14 PM
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Yes, i had the same problem on my MY00, contacted customer services at IM first, to clarify if there was an issue, got the guys name and mentioned to him what dealer i would visit, as the car was still under warranty, it would be done at no charge, told me to get the dealer to ring him if they had a problem, it took 20mins or so to do. Don't take no for an answer from a dealer, they all try it on.
27 April 2004, 03:32 PM
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yep - the Sigma M30 strikes again!!! 
Get Subaru to change it under the warrantee (Free of charge!) - they get shot of the old controller box and install a shielded one - that blocks out all the unwanted RF signals etc.....
Even if the car's out of warrantee, this is a known issue with MY99/00 cars with the Sigma. The warrantee is actually with Sigma, but Subaru do it for them (IIRC)
Hope this helps
Dan
Get Subaru to change it under the warrantee (Free of charge!) - they get shot of the old controller box and install a shielded one - that blocks out all the unwanted RF signals etc.....
Even if the car's out of warrantee, this is a known issue with MY99/00 cars with the Sigma. The warrantee is actually with Sigma, but Subaru do it for them (IIRC)
Hope this helps
Dan
27 April 2004, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ScoobyDoo555
yep - the Sigma M30 strikes again!!!
Get Subaru to change it under the warrantee (Free of charge!) - they get shot of the old controller box and install a shielded one - that blocks out all the unwanted RF signals etc.....
Even if the car's out of warrantee, this is a known issue with MY99/00 cars with the Sigma. The warrantee is actually with Sigma, but Subaru do it for them (IIRC)
Hope this helps
Dan
Get Subaru to change it under the warrantee (Free of charge!) - they get shot of the old controller box and install a shielded one - that blocks out all the unwanted RF signals etc.....
Even if the car's out of warrantee, this is a known issue with MY99/00 cars with the Sigma. The warrantee is actually with Sigma, but Subaru do it for them (IIRC)
Hope this helps
Dan
So, basically all us guys with dodgy alarms on my99-00, even with no warranty, can get this sorted out for free.
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27 April 2004, 04:34 PM
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Good news folks! I just rang my local dealer (Chandlers in Horncastle) & they are replacing the alarm control box free of charge when the car gets serviced on 15th May, even though it is out of warranty
I just rang my local dealer (Chandlers in Horncastle) & they are replacing the alarm control box free of charge when the car gets serviced on 15th May, even though it is out of warranty
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Just found this problem with my00 that i got from subaru dealer a couple of weeks ago in the cheshire area and they will fit a change the unit for free, but i will have to pay for it to be fitted. A dealer in Newcastle under lyme in staffordshire said the same. Has anyone managed to get this done Cheshire or Staffordshire for free?
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I've been told the same, today. The alarm 'ecu' upgrade is free but I have to pay an hour's labour for it to be fitted. The car needs a service in June/July, so I'll get it done then.
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24 May 2004, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by vindaloo
I've been told the same, today. The alarm 'ecu' upgrade is free but I have to pay an hour's labour for it to be fitted. The car needs a service in June/July, so I'll get it done then.
J.
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