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When I tried switching the key back and forth, I didn't stop at acc. Just a quich flip from on to off a few times. No dice. Some Subies do have a rest button but, I'm not sure if the '95 does... I have not yet found a button under there.

Thanks for the reply. I tried reconnecting the battery with the ignition in the "on" position this morning. It didn't work.

My '95 Legacy developed a sudden problem today. The factory alarm system started going off. The horn is sounding and the lights are flashing. Also, the starter won't work when I turn the key. I tried disconnecting the battery for about five minutes, assuming that would reset the alarm. When I reconnected the battery, the alarm immediately resumed. Opening the door causes the alarm to sound. It goes off for about 3 - 5 minutes. I tried sitting in the car until the alarm stopped, hoping that the car would then start when the alarm isn't actually sounding but, it won't. I have tried turning the key off and on a few times, as this supposedly sometimes fixes the issue... No change. The car does not have keyless entry... No FOB. Am I correct in assuming that the alarm disables the starter on this car? Is there an easy way to permanently disable or bypass the security system? Thanks in advance for your time.

My car always starts on the second crank. The last day or two, it's turned over four or five times before it starts, but after starting, it ran fine. Not missing or hesitating or anything. Shut it off last night. Went to start it again. After several cranks it fired up but, died again when I put it in gear. Turned the key again. Engine turned over but, it wouldn't even hit. Waited fifteen minutes. Tried again. This time it started immediately, but only ran for about two or three seconds, then quit again. All symptoms pointed to a bad fuel pump. This morning I tested the power to the pump... I don't have an actual test light... I had to use a mulitimeter so, I couldn't actually see a +12VDC reading before the safety switch shut the power off but, I did see the voltage jump so, there's something there. Then I removed the pump. It still had gas in it so, I tested it with a bucket of water, and it sprayed water about two feet. So, there doesn't seem to be a problem with the pump. It started up a couple of times, however briefly, so I don't think it's a timing issue either. The same with spark. It seems to be getting fire, at least sometimes. I'm guessing it's the ignition module or the crank sensor? But, I don't know how to test these parts. Any ideas? Thank you in advance for your time.