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Alarm on 1997 Legacy Outback: Can I remove it?

Howdy,

Have a 1997 Legacy Outback wagon with (AFAIK) factory installed alarm and keyless entry system. Unfortunately the alarm system has lost it's mind somewhat. A few times a month the alarm goes off for no reason. The dealership has taken a few wacks at it and we have tried just using the keys manually but it seems to make no difference. My wife now refuses to drive the car.

So, I have had enough and would like to remove the alarm system entirely even if we lose the keyless entry in the process. But when I asked the dealership they said it is not possible. It is tied into so many systems that would no longer work. WTH? Could this be true?

Thanks. Any input/advice appreciated.

PS Sorry for the double-post, if you see the other one. I forgot that a lot of news servers ignore/block posts from Google.

Reply to
Franklin Bowen
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When the alarm activates, does it disable the car, or just make an annoying noise? If it just an annoying noise, perhaps just removing the speaker would suit yoru needs. If it does more, then I don't know what to say.

Bill

Reply to
weelliott

Does it have its own horn? If so, just disconnect the horn. If it sounds the car's horn then you need to find a different solution so the car horn still works via the steering wheel.

Reply to
VanguardLH

It makes an annoying noise.

I just found out at lunch today that one of my co-workers can make my alarm go off by pressing a button on his alarm remote! He has a newer Chevrolet and a search of the group shows that at least one other poster has experienced the same problem. No solution posted though. :-(

Franklin

Reply to
Franklin Bowen

That sounds more like the "panic" mode is being triggered. If an unrelated remote for a Chevy can trigger it might your "false alarms" be other GM remotes fooling the system. Does your key dongle have a recessed red button for panic? I wonder what would happen if you made sure that no other remotes are programmed into your system and then re-trained for the existing remotes.

Reply to
John McGaw

About 4-5-6 times ayear, one of my cars panic mode will go off - usually when I am on the floor or reaching under a table or w'eve. I think a coin or something in my pocket sets it off.

you could try checking around

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to see if there is a way to force your system to 're-learn' the remotes.

Carl

Reply to
1 Lucky Texan

My 1997 Legacy alarm system was often triggered by a General Motors remote used nearby, usually in a parking lot. It didn't matter if my alarm was activated or not. My friend, also with a '97, often had his alarm go off in his garage. My thinking is that one of his neighbors was using a remote to enter his own car. I never resolved my issue -- I sold the Legacy and bought a 2005 WRX -- but if I still had the '97 and it bugged me enough, I would try to locate and disable the alarm annunciator.

While I have service PDFs for the WRX, I have none for the Legacy. I'd search online for the '97 Legacy Wiring System PDF and look under Security System. The PDF for the 2005 WRX shows a separate Security Horn for the Security System, probably easy to locate and unplug at the horn.

I realize they are two completely separate vehicles but this may point you in the right direction.

--ben

Reply to
Ben Jammin

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