subaru dlpk or xk02?

I'm having a horrible experiencing doing a self install with the XK-02 module for my Viper 5901.

2009 Subaru Impreza WRX 5 Door

I have tried D2D and W2W, but I'm running into road blocks with both configurations. Yes, I'm a noob. Yes, I'm going to do the installation myself.

The XpressKit website comes up with the DLPK and the XK02 as options for an immobilizer bypass, door locks, and door triggers.

Any advice?

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2009 Subaru Impreza WRX 5-Door

the XK02 does not do immobolizer. its only a door lock module. good luck

Not clear from your post, but you're trying to decide what to buy, or you've already bought an XK02 and it's not working for you?

If you do have an XK02, do you know what firmware is flashed to it?

From their site:

XK02 is a programmable multi-function door lock & alarm control interface preloaded with upgradeable firmware (NISSDL) for select Nissan & Infiniti vehicles. Available firmwares for Subaru & Honda are downloadable from the web

By the way, the doorlock wires should all be available on the inside of the car anyway.

I don't see much reason for using a module........maybe it'll give you factory alarm arm, and driver's-priority unlocking, but that's expensive just to get those two little things.

I have the XK02 and for some reason I thought it was an immobilizer bypass module as well.

If I want remote start, do I have to get the DLPK and go D2D? I'm wondering if there's someone here who's worked on a 08-09 Subaru and was successful with some sort of Bypass along with a Viper 5901.

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2009 Subaru Impreza WRX 5-Door

Nope, I have two full keys and my valet (grey). I'll just use the valet key in the 556UW and I'll be good to go, thanks for the advice.

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2009 Subaru Impreza WRX 5-Door

There are no-key-required bypass modules available from several companies, but they all require the dealer's scan tool to program.

Very good for an installer doing work directly for the dealership, but not so useful for a do-it-yourselfer. The dealer would probably charge you as much for the programming as for just getting another key made.

Just to confirm, is the 556UW and the TBXKEY the same thing (functionally)?

I know the TBXKEY can use an XKEY for D2D mode, but if you use the standard wiring methods are they the same unit?

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2009 Subaru Impreza WRX 5-Door

yes

Thanks for the advice! After removing the XK02 and wiring the 5901 in a traditional manner, it works great. The TBXKEY/556UW bypassed the immobilizer as it should... after figuring out that I needed Starter 2 wired up and Accessory 2 on an external relay for the air-conditioning.. it's all good.

I will be writing up a How-To for the 09 Subaru Impreza if anyone is interested.

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2009 Subaru Impreza WRX 5-Door

My last outstanding issue at the moment has to deal with the battery backup (520T) and remote start.

When I had the whole setup in a mess I was able to initiate remote start while the system was still armed. Now when my system is armed and a remote start is initiated, the 520T sends an instant trigger signal to the brain and sets off the alarm (setup to go to the trunk instant trigger).

The only difference between sandbox ugly mode and clean mode is that I'm using a Blue Sea 6 port fuse box to clean up some of the wiring. The voltage during the remote start from what I can see doesn't go below 11.8v during crank.

Remote Start -> One crank -> Engine crank stops -> 520T issues trigger to set off alarm

Is it really my wiring that's causing this voltage drop? I don't understand why it worked the first when the wiring nasty and now it's cleaned up... eh

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2009 Subaru Impreza WRX 5-Door

I have been doing this a long time and I have done a few new Subaru's and judging by your questions you are new to this ..which is fine but I do not suggest doing a new Subaru.

They are not hard but the access around the transponder ring is really tight. The top cover of the column cover doesn't come off and it is a bitch to do the wrap. Hopefully you don't have a telescopic wheel, only tilt as this makes it even harder as your harness has to move in and out and there is just not a lot of room under that cover. I know the Forester I did had telescopic, I forget about the impreza.

As far as a bypass save your money as it only does locks and disarm and the wires are right there and easy to get to.

For the key I always just use a relay and wire as it works a lot better in the cold then the key in the box bypass units. But again getting the wire wrap around your barrel is a bitch, look at it and you will see there is just no room.

My 2 cents...:)