1998 OBW car alarm went off when I installed a new battery.

Assuming it's all factory Subaru stuff:

Does this mean that a keyless entry unit is in this vehicle? Or can it have just an alarm with no keyless entry?

 

Seems to me all Subaru options are both - keyless and alarm, not just alarm right?

 

Wondering if i can just get a key FOB for it?

In my 2000 OBW, I had the same problem. There are steps you need to take to disable the alarm, then re-enable it. Check your manual.

1998 OBW car alarm went off when I installed a new battery.

Assuming it's all factory Subaru stuff:

Does this mean that a keyless entry unit is in this vehicle? Or can it have just an alarm with no keyless entry?

 

Seems to me all Subaru options are both - keyless and alarm, not just alarm right?

 

Wondering if i can just get a key FOB for it?

 

iirc from cars 101. the alarm is an upgrade from the remote entry, ie: costs more.

 

so yes, you should be able to add a key fob.

 

of course, remote entry is different that remote start.

 

did a horn sound? my 97 outback has a horn added over by the wiper motor, my 97 GT just has the door unlock, both subaru.

the alarm went off. i had no problem getting it to turn off.

 

my question is - if it has an alarm (Subaru alarm) does that mean it has the ability to have a remote entry as well?

 

i don't think Subaru installs only and alarm right, without keyless entry option?

 

i don't care about the alarm at all, zero, zilch...i just want remote entry if it's capable. seems like if it has an alarm it should be?

the alarm went off. i had no problem getting it to turn off.

 

my question is - if it has an alarm (Subaru alarm) does that mean it has the ability to have a remote entry as well?

 

i don't think Subaru installs only and alarm right, without keyless entry option?

 

i don't care about the alarm at all, zero, zilch...i just want remote entry if it's capable. seems like if it has an alarm it should be?

 

i've never seen an alarm that would not lock / unlock the door. so my guess is that you will not be able to lock / unlock with out arm / disarm.

 

my alarm kept going off when at home so i cut the hot wire to the alarm horn. i finally figured out it was my wife's company car keyfob. her unlock button was my car's panic. i made her quit using it. i haven't had much trouble with it since she changed jobs. occasionally i will reach in an open window and unlock the door and that sets it off.

 

i bought a fob from a member here, 30$ shipped, but i don't remember who, lmdew maybe. i can look in my paypal if you want to know.

great thanks JCE. i bought one off ebay just now.