1 Lucky Texan Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 OK, on my '06 WRX wagon I sprung for the security system 'upgrade' that, I guess, is a vibration sensor? Anyway, i was wondering if anyone here could point me to some instructions to ; A. test it and B. adjust its sensitivity. I'd like to try tweaking up the senstivity but I don't really wanna have to go back and forth to the dealer. Is it DIY ? thanx guys Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea#3 Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 OK, on my '06 WRX wagon I sprung for the security system 'upgrade' that, I guess, is a vibration sensor? Anyway, i was wondering if anyone here could point me to some instructions to ; A. test it and B. adjust its sensitivity. I'd like to try tweaking up the senstivity but I don't really wanna have to go back and forth to the dealer. Is it DIY ? thanx guys Carl To test it you lock the car with the remote and watch the security light on the dash it will flash at a constant for approximately 30 seconds then the pattern of the flashing should change to a double flash ,now the system is set and ready to test . Subaru says to hit the centre of the windshield to test the sensitivity , do this with some caution . As far as adjusting the sensitivity, this only can be adjusted by the use of a scan tool (Select monitor) Hope this helps SEA#3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodney7286 Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 [quote name=sea#3. Subaru says to hit the centre of the windshield to test the sensitivity , do this with some caution . SEA#3[/quote] there were instructions in my glove box when i got my subaru, the security upgrade had been installed, instructions said to set the alarm with the window down and hit down on the steering wheel to test sensitivity. i don't know if it makes a difference...just my 2 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea#3 Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 there were instructions in my glove box when i got my subaru, the security upgrade had been installed, instructions said to set the alarm with the window down and hit down on the steering wheel to test sensitivity. i don't know if it makes a difference...just my 2 cents Rodney You are correct , earlier subaru alarm upgrades used the windsheild check My bad SEA#3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted March 25, 2006 Author Share Posted March 25, 2006 Would an OBDII scan tool of some sort work? Or a Subaru specific tool? I'm gonna try the steering wheel test and look around in the gc/paperwork for some guide sheet. thanx Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea#3 Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Would an OBDII scan tool of some sort work? Or a Subaru specific tool? I'm gonna try the steering wheel test and look around in the gc/paperwork for some guide sheet. thanx Carl It's a Subaru specific tool SEA#3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB99W Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 I'd like to try tweaking up the senstivity but I don't really wanna have to go back and forth to the dealer. Is it DIY ? Carl, you've got a Private Message that might help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted March 26, 2006 Author Share Posted March 26, 2006 Carl, you've got a Private Message that might help. thanx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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