Is there a way to enter my 2003 Forester XS with the key instead of the remote, without tripping the alarm?
When I unlock the Sube with the key and open the door, the alarm goes off. Is there some amount of time I can wait so it will disarm? I know I can turn off the alarm with the key while the alarm is blaring, but I'd like a way to not trip it at all.
The alarm in my Nissan doesn't go off if I open the door with the key. The Nissan way makes more sense to me.
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My '03 OBW does the same thing as your Forester, and it drives my husband nuts because he likes to carry the key instead of the alarm/fob. The only solution I've devised is to lock the car without arming the alarm. This can be done with the valet key, but that leaves a red light flashing "break in! break in!" The only other way around it is to do this:
1) Lock all 4 doors with automatic button on key fob, or with door-lock button on the armrest. This activates the alarm. 2) Unlock *just the driver's side door* with the automatic button on the key fob. This de-activates the alarm but does not unlock the other 3 doors. 3) Re-lock the driver's side door with the key. This does not re-activate the alarm.That leaves all 4 doors locked but the alarm disarmed. You can use a key to enter, without waking the neighbors. OTOH, your alarm will not sound if somebody tries to steal your car.
C. Brunner
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