Gr8subi Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 I've got a clicking noise from either the steering column or fuse panel-has a flasher type sound, happened just after R and R on engine. (doesnt matter if the key is in or out!) has anyone had this problem? -this is for a 97 legacy outback- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunered Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 my bet would be a relay under the dash cycleing,probally a wiring plug that didnt match up,the battery will most likely drain,i would figure out which relay it is and chase it from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr8subi Posted December 22, 2005 Author Share Posted December 22, 2005 chase on! I'll give that a try. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 that can click or flash the lights when the battery is disconnected. Good luck. The other thought is a wire shorting from the work making a relay click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr8subi Posted December 23, 2005 Author Share Posted December 23, 2005 Hey thanks for the tips. Maybe this is battery related... never had a prob before the battery was removed and reconnected. I found out that if you take the fuse out that goes to the door locks the clicking stops. Now my question is- does anyone know if there is a was to 'reset' this or maybe I'll just have to bring it in to a dealer? new fuse did nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 You could try pulling some fuses to try to narrow down the circuit. I dunno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunered Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 most subies lock everthing from the drivers door lock,i would put my key in drivers door and try locking-unlocking everything a few times and see if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 I've got a clicking noise from either the steering column or fuse panel-has a flasher type sound, happened just after R and R on engine. (doesnt matter if the key is in or out!) has anyone had this problem? -this is for a 97 legacy outback- Did this car ever have a factory alarm in it? nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 I would look up under the dash on the left. Sorry no more info on what it looks like because my car does not have it. It sounds like the vestigal alarm battery disconnect probem. If you have a dealer or Subie place nearby they might be able to help, otherwise do a search on this board since I think I have seen it here a couple of times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97subaruGT Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 It's your factory remote door lock system. Under the dashboard, middle of the driver's side, there should a be a bunch of wires with one kinda separate with a small black button on it. Insert the key in to ignition, turn it to ON position and press the button. That will reset the factory system. If you can't find the button, on the left of the footwell, toward top left there is a small (5x5) black box should be mounted on the "wall". There are two thick wires with wide jacks running to it. If you don't use your factory door lock system, pull those two wires and the clicking will stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr8subi Posted December 23, 2005 Author Share Posted December 23, 2005 I found the reset button and that did the trick. thanks so much-you saved me from the brink of crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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