ej25_TS Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I want to do this but don't want to mess up my aftermarket alarm/starter. Anyone have insight on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted March 18, 2012 I Donated Share Posted March 18, 2012 If your aftermarket alarm now handles locking and unlocking and the installer bypassed the BIU, get a diagram for the alarm's wiring and hook it up according to that. Should be even easier because aftermarket alarms are designed for easy installation rather than OEM integration. Every time I've installed an aftermarket keyless system, I've hooked it up for one-touch unlock from the start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ej25_TS Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Yeah I've never been one for wiring but I'll take a look at it with my buddy. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
project13 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 so simple... so easy.. love the single button push! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybuttons Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Useful old thread. Did this in 5 minutes. Thank goodness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidude Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Sorry to dig up an old thread, but what happens with the wagon's rear hatch? I saw a link to another thread about adding the rear door, but after that what happens when you press the "trunk" button? I didn't want to ask over there because that thread has been dead for years (and somebody was being a total weinie about this mod) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boulderguy Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 The hatch button becomes 'open,' meaning unassigned. The output still functions on the wire harness under the dash but it's not connected to anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidude Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I could live with that. I guess in the year I have owned the car I have not actually used that button, I don't know why I would start now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boulderguy Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 You say that like it's some kind of compromise...? Am I misunderstanding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidude Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 No, no compromise. I was just curious. I can't really think of any scenario where I wouldn't have said I could live with it, unless hitting the trunk button would cause the alarm or a violent explosion or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boulderguy Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 ^^ that could be arranged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06suby Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Did this mod today. So great. Now when I am not being a gentleman(which I always am lol) my wife can't yell at me for forgetting to hit the button twice. You are a life saver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sublimejoe Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Just did this on my 08 Outback XT (with security system upgrade, I think) and it works perfect. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giixxer21 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Never thought about this until I read this! Now its on the top of my list. It's a must! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated bucko3the7man Posted October 24, 2013 I Donated Share Posted October 24, 2013 Going to give this a try soon. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adj789 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 for some reason I have to click it 4 times, might look into doing this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perscitus Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Any chance this could work for the 5th gen? Or has anyone with a 5th gen achieved the same somehow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick4dr Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 worked like a charm! man how have I missed this thread for 4 years? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xAgyex Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 This was something I didn't even know I needed...So glad I did this today. 2005 Subaru Legacy GT Limited Wagon ***No need to disconnect battery*** 1. Cut the Red with green strip wire. http://i.imgur.com/vNO0OFP.jpg 2. Connect Red with green strip wire from harness to wiretap on light green wire. http://i.imgur.com/SF1Ci6D.jpg 3. Secure wires and cover Red with green strip wire with shrink wrap. http://i.imgur.com/iT9EJN5.jpg 4. TIP: remove the OBD2 plug will let you have better access under the dash. http://i.imgur.com/8PWt9LG.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmyMo Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 I did this today... Took about 20 minutes and that was with connecting the wrong side of the red wire the first time... I didn't use a quick connector- I just cut both, stripped both, then connected the greens and the red together, used a jumper to the remaining green wire from the gray connector... Great fix! Thanks man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated bucko3the7man Posted October 12, 2016 I Donated Share Posted October 12, 2016 Need to do this soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coop3422 Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 So doing this, sub'd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67firebirdak Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Also doing this. Great trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhavedikian Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 (edited) I performed this last weekend on my '08 LGT and it works well. To connect the wires I used a razor blade to to cut around the green wire's jacket about an 1/8" and then a light slice going from one cut around the wire to the other so I could peel off the jacket in just a small section. After opening the wires a bit I fed the fanned out wires from the red wire with green stripe through it and then twisted and soldered the connection. Lastly I wrapped it with electrical tape. This also showed me that I have to fix the rear door motor on the passenger side as it's not working. Could be dirty/greasy as I've read or the motor is dead but that's only $8 on eBay for one from the exact company that makes the OEM units and has a 10mm long shaft with flat side like we need. Edited November 11, 2016 by bhavedikian Forgot to add year of LGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoolnc.edb Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 My fiance really appreciates this one. A mod for the ladies! thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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