Johnny50

Does anyone know if there's a way of resetting the PIN for the keypad without knowing the original PIN number ?

I bought the car a few weeks ago, but only got 1 alarm fob.

I'm having bother with my alarm fob not working.

Have checked through all the service books etc...but nothing with the PIN.

I've ordered 2 new alarm fobs, but the dealer cant get them to me until middle of next week...and the car is just a nightmare, took me 45 mins to get it going this morning.

Any help would be great.

Silver Scooby Sport

iTrader: (15)

Hi Johnny,
Can't the dealer find the code out for you ? when I bought mine I did not know the number either and after talking with the dealer they phoned one of the main subaru departments that has all of this info on record.

Simon

Johnny50

Not quite sure, as i bought the car from Wales. Would i have to contact the original dealer ?

Silver Scooby Sport

iTrader: (15)

I would not think so Johnny try your dealer just take all your info with you or you could try it over the phone to them.
Mine did not originate from where I bought it, they contact one of the subaru uk departments they hold all this type of info centralised.

Johnny50

Excellent.
Will give them a try.

Thanks for your help mate.

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 also 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/subarutalk/viewtopic.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.

Hope this helps.
SS