November 15, 200916 yr How hard would it be to install my 98 OBW remote entry (Subaru installed system) into my 1996 Legacy LSi? Reading through here it seems like a rather complicated. Including the fact that it might not even be possible without the actuator which is remote-entry specific on the drivers side. Anyone have experience doing this?
November 15, 200916 yr I think it would be easier to install an after market system. Unless you're looking for a challenge?
November 15, 200916 yr Author I think it would be easier to install an after market system. Unless you're looking for a challenge? sometimes i am, but not for this. i'm going to pass, unless someone that's done it pipes up with good feedback and suggestions.
November 15, 200916 yr I would characterize the Subaru branded, dealer installed keyless entry our '98 OBW came with as essentially the same as an aftermarket unit. It doesn't plug into any ready-made place on the wiring harness; it's attached with vampire taps (scotchlok) connectors. Ours was intermittent, and I couldn't get any documentation for it so I just tore it out and installed an aftermarket unit. If you just want keyless entry, all you need is: +12V constant power +12 (switched) ground Lock line unlock line. You can leave off all the "extra" stuff: you don't _need_ the horn, parking lights, dome lights, trunk release wires etc. The most difficult part for me was programming the new keyless entry. I'm installing keyless entry in a Bonneville today, so we'll see if it's as simple as it was on the Subie! Nathan
November 15, 200916 yr Author thanks a lot nathan - yeah all i want is remote entry, so sounds like aftermarket might be the way to go.
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