Is the only way to get a remote starter to work with this factory alarm to permanently bypass the alarm? I do not want to install an add on unit, so I am curious what my options are if I stop using the factory transmitter. I could care less if the factory alarm works.
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J Rilla
Owner/Installer
Well, there are two ways to bypass your factory alarm system. One is unplug it from the vehicle or use the disarm wire from the remote starter to bypass it. The factory alarm system is located under the driver's dash near the steering wheel.
I heard that the factory alarm only disarms by the transmitter and has no factory disarm wire. Is it ok to just unplug it or does it control other features?
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J Rilla
Owner/Installer
Garth] wrote:
p>Rom, Subaru doesn't technically have a factory security system. It is a dealer installed unit - here in Canada, they are manufactured by G.I.T. Security, who also makes the Power Start remote starters as well as Auto Start, and quite a few other brands. You will not actually find a disarm wire, but if you wish to install a starter/alasrm combo, then go to the security module on the drivers side of the steering column, and grab your wires from there if you choose. You will have full acess to the brake wire, park lights, and door locks (neg. trip - they have the wiring codes on the back side of the unit - it is advisiable to unplug the main harness after hooking up the unit, unhooking the smaller harness will disable the drivers side lock) from there, as well as a great place to hide your unit above it and just back of the metal plate that you have to remove to gain full access to the wiring. Have fun.
Garth
Also, look here:
https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=d2bf1181f7743a2ef59c0a3458d120f5&forumid=25 for possible information about this.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA