The security system in your 2002 Subaru WRX is designed to protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry and theft. It uses both audible and visual alarms, and crucially, immobilizes the starter circuit to prevent the car from being driven away. This system is integrated with your key fob, providing convenient remote control over your vehicle’s security features. Let’s delve into how this system works and how your 2002 Wrx Key Fob plays a vital role.
How the Security System Detects Unauthorized Entry
Your WRX’s security system is vigilant, monitoring several points of entry. Door switches, the rear gate, and the trunk lid are all connected to the system. If any of these are opened without using the key fob to disarm the system, it’s interpreted as a potential break-in. Furthermore, an impact sensor is also part of the system. If it detects a significant impact on your vehicle, it will also trigger the alarm, assuming potential tampering or attempted theft.
Decoding the Alarms: What Happens When Triggered?
When the security system is activated, it’s designed to be attention-grabbing. The parking lights will flash intermittently, and the horn will sound loudly. Inside the car, the security indicator light on the combination meter will flash rapidly. Importantly, the starter motor circuit is disabled at this point, preventing the engine from starting. These alarms are set to automatically turn off after 30 seconds to avoid excessive noise and battery drain. However, if the system detects further tampering, the alarms will reactivate, ensuring continuous protection. Remember, opening a door, rear gate, or trunk without using your 2002 WRX key fob to disarm the system will trigger these alarms when the system is armed. This includes using the inside door handle or trunk release lever.
Arming Your 2002 WRX Security System with Your Key Fob
Arming the security system in your 2002 WRX is straightforward using your key fob. First, ensure all doors, the trunk lid, and windows are fully closed. Remove the key from the ignition. Then, simply push the “LOCK” button on your 2002 WRX key fob. You should receive confirmation that the system is armed: the horn will chirp once, and the parking lights will flash once. The security indicator light on your dashboard will then begin to blink slowly, approximately once every two seconds, indicating the system is active.
It’s important to note that if a door, rear gate, or trunk lid is not properly closed when you attempt to arm the system, the WRX will provide a warning. The horn will chirp three times, the parking lights will flash three times, and the security indicator will flash rapidly. This alerts you to check all entry points. Once the improperly closed door or hatch is secured, it will automatically lock, and the security system will engage. The indicator light will then revert to its slow blink, confirming the system is armed.
Disarming Your 2002 WRX Security System Using the Key Fob
Disarming the system is just as easy. Press the “UNLOCK” button on your 2002 WRX key fob. Upon successful disarming, the horn will chirp twice, and the parking lights will flash twice. The security indicator light on the combination meter will turn off, signifying the system is deactivated. As a convenience feature, the interior light will illuminate for 30 seconds when you disarm the system, helping you see inside the vehicle in low-light conditions. If you arm the system again during this 30-second period, the interior light will turn off immediately.
Silencing Alarms with Your 2002 WRX Key Fob
If the alarm is triggered, the quickest way to stop it is by using your 2002 WRX key fob. Simply push the “UNLOCK” button. This should immediately silence the alarm and disarm the security system. Alternatively, if you do not have your key fob readily available, you can also stop the alarms by turning the ignition switch from “LOCK” to “ON” repeatedly three times in quick succession, specifically within a five-second interval. This provides a backup method to deactivate the alarm if needed.
Understanding your 2002 WRX key fob and its interaction with the vehicle’s security system is key to effectively utilizing these features and ensuring the protection of your vehicle.
