subieforester Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I have a 2000 forester and walk out to it one day get inside and there is a ticking noise around the steering column and it is continuous. After i found that my lights were flashing at a very weird rate. they would go for about 10-30 seconds at about 1 per 2 seconds and then stop for a while. then it would go back at it again. so basically my battery is dead and its just cuz i cant get this clicking/ flashing thing to stop. none of my lights are on, the emergency flashers arent on, and no other buttons are on.. that i know of....the car will start with the sound and everything but it doesnt stop.. anybody know what the problem is.. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splicesite Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I have a 2000 forester and walk out to it one day get inside and there is a ticking noise around the steering column and it is continuous. After i found that my lights were flashing at a very weird rate. they would go for about 10-30 seconds at about 1 per 2 seconds and then stop for a while. then it would go back at it again. so basically my battery is dead and its just cuz i cant get this clicking/ flashing thing to stop. none of my lights are on, the emergency flashers arent on, and no other buttons are on.. that i know of....the car will start with the sound and everything but it doesnt stop.. anybody know what the problem is.. ? could it be the factory alarm freaking out on you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subieforester Posted February 21, 2006 Author Share Posted February 21, 2006 could it be the factory alarm freaking out on you? to be honest i wouldnt even know how to check..maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickensheets Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 did you disconnect the battery recently? If so, turn the ignition to "on" (not start), disconnect the neg terminal and reconnect after a minute with the key still in the on position. rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jluther Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I have had this same phenomena. You have to find a little button attached to the end of a wire under the dash. Instructions can be found here: http://www.cars101.com/subaru/keyless.html#code%20alarm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subieforester Posted February 21, 2006 Author Share Posted February 21, 2006 I have had this same phenomena. You have to find a little button attached to the end of a wire under the dash. Instructions can be found here:http://www.cars101.com/subaru/keyless.html#code%20alarm thanks so much, the car has finally stopped, much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodium804 Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 I have the same problem, and had already read the instructions @ the link, but I cannot find the alarm reset button. I've looked & looked. I also read about someone that says they didn't have a button. Is it possible that I don't have a button? Is it possible that someone w/ a 2000 forester could give me very specific instructions on where to find wire & hopefully button? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brus brother Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Any chance you hit the switch on top of the steering column? I have the same problem, and had already read the instructions @ the link, but I cannot find the alarm reset button. I've looked & looked. I also read about someone that says they didn't have a button. Is it possible that I don't have a button? Is it possible that someone w/ a 2000 forester could give me very specific instructions on where to find wire & hopefully button? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodium804 Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 no, not button on steering column, it started when I disconnected the negative battery cable because i was installing a stereo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abeauch Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 I have a dealer installed keyless entry module in my 98 OB. Its mounted with plastic ties near the fuse panel under the dash. On mine I have to press a button that is located at the top of the black box, turn the key to on and wait for the locks to cycle three times. I can also reprogram my FOB this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnuman Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 If the alarm/keyless entry system is dealer installed, instead of factory, you will have a harder time locating the button. On factory installations, it is just behind the hood latch lever under the dash. On dealer installed systems, it can be anywhere under the dash. I will be near the keyless/alarm module which will be zip-tied somewhere under there ( I most often find it to the left, near the fuseblock). It will be small (about the size of a dime in diameter) and black. These two things only make it harder to find, sorry. Use a flashlight and be patient. You will find it eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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