The security system light on our 2001 Forester is blinking after the key is turned off, 2 blinks at time. All doors and the hood are closed, and the system will not arm. Any ideas about what might be causing this? I can't find anything in the owners manual that addresses this. Thanks, Susan C
Forester security system light blinking, system won't arm
Jan 27, 2007
3 Replies
2 flashes indicates that you've gotten it into valet mode somehow. You did this pobably by holding the disarm button for more than 2 seconds at some point.
Just push that unlock button for more than 2 seconds again and you should be back in business.
Best Regards,
-- Todd H.
2001 Legacy Outback Wagon, 2.5L H-4 Chicago, Illinois USA
Oh, this info is buried in the owners manual in the middle of the keys and doors chapter in the Valet Mode section.
-- Todd H.
2001 Legacy Outback Wagon, 2.5L H-4 Chicago, Illinois USA
Also, the driver's door must be open (at least on 2000 Outback) while holding the disarm button for 2 seconds.
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