Stopping 05 OWB Seat Chime

FH said:
Bob, I am on attempt number 20 with our 2005 OBW 2.5XT. I have gotten
exactly the same results you report and have also reported that the
blasted chime does not start till key hits ON position. This is doubly
frustrating since I had it silenced before I disconnected the battery
for summer absence. Some clickers suggest waiting till chimes stop to
start clicking; Karen says click at once. Karen says turn ignition on
after 20 clicks; others say remove the key....but I still haven't
rediscovered the magic formula and I assure you it is a much more
pleasant car without the persistent chime.

FH

I reported yesterday that I had successfully stopped the chime on my 06
Tribeca, but I was wrong. This morning, it started up again. I will try a
few more times. I always use the seatbelts but I just want to be able to
turn it off at certain times. When I turn into my driveway, I unbuckle my
belt and it is annoying to have it chime all the way to the garage before I
put it into Park. I have a fairly long driveway.

Don D.
 
Karen in AZ said:
I have the info posted on my web site at:
http://members.cox.net/kamartin/seatbelt.html

Also, here it is in a nutshell (and it sounds nutty, too, but it
actually works for the 05 OB as well as the 06 Tribeca).

Good luck! -Karen in AZ-

======

Cutoff Function for Seat Belt warning chime
(Works for the 2005 Outbacks and Legacys, too)

Warning: I am in no way responsible for anyone's safety...just
posting this as a convenience.

1. Turn the key to "ON" (not running).

2. Fasten and unfasten the driver's seat belt 20 times in 30 seconds,
starting from when you actually turn on the key. (This will set the
passenger seat as well).

3. Turn the ignition on, and you should be set.

4. Setting lasts until the battery is disconnected or the system is
otherwise reset.

5. If you want to do this as a temporary thing (just for one driving
period), fasten/unfasten the belt 3 times in 6 seconds. The chime will
reset the next time the car is started.

The procedure says to turn the ignition "ON" and then connect and disconnect
the seat belt 20 times. It then says "Turn the ignition system "ON" "
again. Does this mean start the car or what?

Don D.
 
Don, "ON" just means turn the key to that position...starting the car
is not necessary in any step of this, I believe. Also, make certain you
are clicking the seat belt clip all the way in each time...make it
actually click and unclick. I have had folks tell me they neglected to
do this, and this was a common problem.

I have had no problems using these very same directions on an '05 OB
(previous car) as well as my new '06 Tribeca. My chime has been off for
months. Not sure why everyone has so much trouble with these
instructions, and I'm not sure what to do to make them clearer....let
me know if you have suggestions!

-Karen in AZ-
 
Karen in AZ said:
Don, "ON" just means turn the key to that position...starting the car
is not necessary in any step of this, I believe. Also, make certain you
are clicking the seat belt clip all the way in each time...make it
actually click and unclick. I have had folks tell me they neglected to
do this, and this was a common problem.

I have had no problems using these very same directions on an '05 OB
(previous car) as well as my new '06 Tribeca. My chime has been off for
months. Not sure why everyone has so much trouble with these
instructions, and I'm not sure what to do to make them clearer....let
me know if you have suggestions!

-Karen in AZ-

Karen,

You missed my point. You say to turn the key "ON" to start the procedure.
After the procedure, you say to turn the key "ON" again. For the procedure,
the key is never turned off, so why the step to turn the key on again.
Check your step three. Why is it necessary? I was just wondering why you
say turn the ignition on, when it is already on? I am only wondering if
something was left out that required step 3.

Don D.
 
Don said:
You missed my point. You say to turn the key "ON" to start the procedure.
After the procedure, you say to turn the key "ON" again. For the procedure,
the key is never turned off, so why the step to turn the key on again.
Check your step three. Why is it necessary? I was just wondering why you
say turn the ignition on, when it is already on? I am only wondering if
something was left out that required step 3.

Don D.

OK read this carefully and then use your brain and think. Why would
Subaru install such a useless and intricate system to disable a chime?
How much would it cost the manufacturer to install such a system? If it
were only a dollar think how much that would cost? Do you think that
maybe just maybe if they wanted the ability to disable the system they
would not have their techs clicking a seat belt twenty times. Take your
car to Subaru and ask them to disable the chime. Do you think that
might be easier than looking incredibly stupid on usenet? Let me make
this even more clear. YOU ARE BEING TROLLED!
 
OK read this carefully and then use your brain and think. Why would
Subaru install such a useless and intricate system to disable a chime?
How much would it cost the manufacturer to install such a system? If it
were only a dollar think how much that would cost? Do you think that
maybe just maybe if they wanted the ability to disable the system they
would not have their techs clicking a seat belt twenty times. Take your
car to Subaru and ask them to disable the chime. Do you think that
might be easier than looking incredibly stupid on usenet? Let me make
this even more clear. YOU ARE BEING TROLLED!

OK stupid, so I am being trolled! I saw the post and there were "several"
posters who claimed success with the procedure. I guessed that there might
be some validity to the post. Car manufacturers have done stuff almost as
complex in the past and I thought I would try. I am sure that you know
everything, but you can't be very smart if you use AOL.

Don D.
 
Don said:
OK stupid, so I am being trolled!

You are being trolled and I am stupid? Maybe you should check on that
New Orleans property you bought yesterday. Also that Bridge in Brooklyn
really isn't for sale.

I saw the post and there were "several"
posters who claimed success with the procedure.

As I asked you before, how would clicking a belt twenty times become
"procedure" for a sophisticated manufacturer of automobiles? No matter
how many posters claimed success don't you do any independent thinking?
It is people like you snopes.com was created for.

I guessed that there might
be some validity to the post.

And proved your gullibility.

Car manufacturers have done stuff almost as
complex in the past

I don't think so. When and where? And no urban legends please.
and I thought I would try.

And thus became troll bait.

I am sure that you know
everything, but you can't be very smart if you use AOL.

And could you explain the exact correlation between one's ISP and one's
IQ?
Only a moron would make such an assumption. And you my friend are truly
a moron. Not only did you fall for a troll you then compound and
advertise your stupidity by posting the above.
 
People who do not wear seatbelts are STUPID.

People who simply accept lifes little annoyances are sheep.

Bob, I don't know for sure on the newer cars, but on the mid-late 90s
models, the annoying chime is coming from a module called a "seat belt
timer"; black, approx 2X3X1 inch, located on the panel below the
steering column. Real easy to get to; remove a few screws and drop the
panel. Simply un-plug the thing once you find it; plug it back in
before selling the car to fluffy livestock.

ByeBye! S.
Steve Jernigan KG0MB
Laboratory Manager
Microelectronics Research
University of Colorado
(719) 262-3101
 
Don wrote:

As I asked you before, how would clicking a belt twenty times become
"procedure" for a sophisticated manufacturer of automobiles?

Don't do much embedded systems design, do you?
No matter how many posters claimed success don't you do any independent
thinking?

I'm assuming you're a troll, actually, but I'm answering anyway.

Do you own a modern Subaru? Have you read the manual? The procedure
for changing the code on the remote is very similar to the one
mentioned here for disabling the seatbelt chime, except that it
involves approximately 50+ activations of the power lock switch.
It is people like you snopes.com was created for.

It's people like you that owner's manuals were created for.
And proved your gullibility.

And you've just demonstrated your ignorance.
I don't think so. When and where? And no urban legends please.

Oh, so you don't think so. I guess that settles it, then, since you
are obviously an expert on all aspects of all design decisions of all
manufacturers of all makes of automobiles.

1980s GM vehicles used to give up their codes after cycling the
ignition switch umpteen times. Fords use a strange combination of
"open door/close door/activate power locks" to change some setting, if
I recall correctly. There's also the above mentioned code change method
for the Subaru's, and similar methods to change other options, all
documented in the owner's manual. Perhaps you should read one? This
seatbelt thing seems like just an undocumented one. I'm going to try
it on our `05 Legacy anyway.
And thus became troll bait.

And it must have worked, because here you are.
And could you explain the exact correlation between one's ISP and one's
IQ?

There really are much better choices for ISP for almost any place in
the US. AOL also has built a reputation as a source of massive amounts
of un-informed opinion posted to usenet as unassailable fact. Some
people prefer to distance themselves from that reputation.
Only a moron would make such an assumption. And you my friend are truly
a moron. Not only did you fall for a troll you then compound and
advertise your stupidity by posting the above.

Ummm. Well. How about you pick up a manual for an `05 or `06 Subaru,
take a look at some of the procedures for system setting in there, and
get back to us? And maybe comparison shop some other ISPs in your
area?

Or I've just been trolled myself. Whatever.
 
sewiv said:
Don't do much embedded systems design, do you?


I'm assuming you're a troll, actually, but I'm answering anyway.

Do you own a modern Subaru? Have you read the manual? The procedure
for changing the code on the remote is very similar to the one
mentioned here for disabling the seatbelt chime, except that it
involves approximately 50+ activations of the power lock switch.


It's people like you that owner's manuals were created for.


And you've just demonstrated your ignorance.


Oh, so you don't think so. I guess that settles it, then, since you
are obviously an expert on all aspects of all design decisions of all
manufacturers of all makes of automobiles.

1980s GM vehicles used to give up their codes after cycling the
ignition switch umpteen times. Fords use a strange combination of
"open door/close door/activate power locks" to change some setting, if
I recall correctly. There's also the above mentioned code change method
for the Subaru's, and similar methods to change other options, all
documented in the owner's manual. Perhaps you should read one? This
seatbelt thing seems like just an undocumented one. I'm going to try
it on our `05 Legacy anyway.


And it must have worked, because here you are.


There really are much better choices for ISP for almost any place in
the US. AOL also has built a reputation as a source of massive amounts
of un-informed opinion posted to usenet as unassailable fact. Some
people prefer to distance themselves from that reputation.


Ummm. Well. How about you pick up a manual for an `05 or `06 Subaru,
take a look at some of the procedures for system setting in there, and
get back to us? And maybe comparison shop some other ISPs in your
area?

Or I've just been trolled myself. Whatever.

Wow Sandy, I couldn't have said it half as well.

Don D.
 
sewiv said:
I'm assuming you're a troll, actually, but I'm answering anyway.

I am assuming you are a moron who writes about subjects he/she has no
clue about.

Do you own a modern Subaru?

2005 OBW R VDC
Have you read the manual?

Yes, and beyond. What have you read that would lead you to believe an
urban legend such as clicking your seat belt?


The procedure
for changing the code on the remote

The remote?

is very similar to the one
mentioned here for disabling the seatbelt chime,

So to disable the "remote" you click the seat belts? Are you sure you
want to go with this? Or do you want another chance?

except that it
involves approximately 50+ activations of the power lock switch.

So clicking the power lock 50 times is the same as clicking the seat
belts 20 times? But that is OK I really want to go with this. So if I
bring my car into the dealer and ask him to disable the remote locks
the tech will click the locks fifty times? This instead of simply
disconnecting the wire to the locks. And this is in the manual? And
even if you are somehow correct on this issue it would tell you that
clicking the seat belts twenty times will disable the chimes? You would
make this connection how. Oh that's right the same way you get to
2=2=5.

It's people like you that owner's manuals were created for.

Not to mention service bulletins. One of which is for the fix of the
seat belt chimes. Let me repeat that for the incredibly stupid and
possessors of mouths with no brains. There is a technical bulletin for
the situation that we are trying to solve. It does not suggest any
clicking.


And you've just demonstrated your ignorance.

As you have demonstrated how to post without having a clue as to the
subject. Can you say technical bulletin?

Oh, so you don't think so. I guess that settles it, then, since you
are obviously an expert on all aspects of all design decisions of all
manufacturers of all makes of automobiles.

Oh you think so I guess that settles it.
1980s GM vehicles used to give up their codes after cycling the
ignition switch umpteen times.

Cite on the umpteen times. Running through a certain cycle to change
settings is common and is not the same as clicking the same belt twenty
times and not having it work and repeating the same cycle over and over
again. I would say that is one of the definitions of insanity.

Fords use a strange combination of
"open door/close door/activate power locks" to change some setting, if
I recall correctly.

Yes, a cycle. What is your point? Putting in a combination to a lock is
not the same as spinning the combination wheel twenty times and hoping
the lock opens. Or do you think it is?

There's also the above mentioned code change method
for the Subaru's, and similar methods to change other options, all
documented in the owner's manual.

Cite? And do they work or do you have to repeat them over and over
again until they decide to work. I would say apples and oranges but I
doubt that you could grasp that difficult concept.

Perhaps you should read one? This
seatbelt thing seems like just an undocumented one. I'm going to try
it on our `05 Legacy anyway.

Why am I not surprised? Maybe while you are masturbating with your seat
belt you could buy an ice-cream cone and slap yourself in the middle of
your forehead.

And it must have worked, because here you are.

If I believed 0001% of what I read on the Internet I would be an idiot
like you, way beyond troll bait.
There really are much better choices for ISP for almost any place in
the US.

Really? Could you explain exactly why? With AOL content for kids and
other unique content I am not sure that you are correct. But you seem
to be sure so could you explain exactly what I am missing by not using
another ISP. Maybe my words aren't as clear as yours since they come
from AOL.(actually google)

AOL also has built a reputation as a source of massive amounts
of un-informed opinion posted to usenet as unassailable fact.

Really? That sounds exactly like an uninformed opinion posted to usenet
as unassailable fact. Could you please give me a cite to back up your
allegation that AOL users are either more less correct. My guess is
that you also think all Afro-Americans are good dancers also. Yup you
are a real swifty who everyone should pay attention to. How about all
Subaru owners will click their seatbelts twenty times because they read
it on usenet. Naw even you aren't that stupid. Oh that's right you are
going to click your seatbelt twenty times.

Some
people prefer to distance themselves from that reputation.

Let me see if I have this right? You want me to distance myself from a
reputation that only a total moron would give credence to. There are
millions of AOL subscribers and you have attached a certain behavior to
all of them. And you consider yourself to have an IQ over 80? I don't
think so.

Ummm. Well. How about you pick up a manual for an `05 or `06 Subaru,

How about taking a look at the tech bulletins?
take a look at some of the procedures for system setting in there, and
get back to us?

A simple procedure for setting a system is not the same as clicking
your seatbelt twenty times over and over again until it works even if
it doesn't work.


And maybe comparison shop some other ISPs in your

And maybe you just started a whole trend in thinking all users of your
ISP are moronic blowhards. Well, at least I won't fall into that trap.
I know that you would be an idiot even if you used AOL.
Or I've just been trolled myself.

Or maybe you just trolled yourself.
 
sewiv said:
I'm assuming you're a troll, actually, but I'm answering anyway.

I am assuming you are a moron who writes about subjects he/she has no
clue about.

Do you own a modern Subaru?

2005 OBW R VDC

Have you read the manual?

Yes, and beyond. What have you read that would lead you to believe an
urban legend such as clicking your seat belt?


The procedure
for changing the code on the remote

The remote?

is very similar to the one
mentioned here for disabling the seatbelt chime,

So to disable the "remote" you click the seat belts? Are you sure you
want to go with this? Or do you want another chance?

except that it
involves approximately 50+ activations of the power lock switch.

So clicking the power lock 50 times is the same as clicking the seat
belts 20 times? But that is OK I really want to go with this. So if I
bring my car into the dealer and ask him to disable the remote locks
the tech will click the locks fifty times? This instead of simply
disconnecting the connection to the locks. And this is in the manual?
And even if you are somehow correct on this issue it would tell you
that clicking the seat belt twenty times will disable the chimes? You
would make this connection how. Oh that's right the same way you get to
2+2=5.

It's people like you that owner's manuals were created for.

Not to mention service bulletins. One of which is for the fix of the
seat belt chimes. Let me repeat that for the incredibly stupid and
possessors of mouths with no brains. There is a technical bulletin for
the situation that we are trying to solve. It does not suggest any
clicking.


And you've just demonstrated your ignorance.

As you have demonstrated how to post without having a clue as to the
subject. Can you say technical bulletin?

Oh, so you don't think so. I guess that settles it, then, since you
are obviously an expert on all aspects of all design decisions of all
manufacturers of all makes of automobiles.

Oh you think so. I guess that settles it.
1980s GM vehicles used to give up their codes after cycling the
ignition switch umpteen times.

Cite on the umpteen times. Running through a certain cycle to change
settings is common and is not the same as clicking the seat belt twenty
times and not having it work and repeating the same cycle over and over
again. I would say that is one of the definitions of insanity.

Fords use a strange combination of
"open door/close door/activate power locks" to change some setting, if
I recall correctly.

Yes, a cycle. What is your point? Putting in a combination to a lock is
not the same as spinning the combination wheel twenty times and hoping
the lock opens. Or do you think it is?

There's also the above mentioned code change method
for the Subaru's, and similar methods to change other options, all
documented in the owner's manual.

Cite? And do they work or do you have to repeat them over and over
again until they decide to work. I would say apples and oranges but I
doubt that you could grasp that difficult concept.

Perhaps you should read one? This
seatbelt thing seems like just an undocumented one. I'm going to try
it on our `05 Legacy anyway.

Why am I not surprised? Maybe while you are masturbating with your seat
belt you could buy an ice-cream cone and slap yourself in the middle of
your forehead.

And it must have worked, because here you are.

If I believed 0001% of what I read on the Internet I would be an idiot
like you, way beyond troll bait.
There really are much better choices for ISP for almost any place in
the US.

Really? Could you explain exactly why? With AOL content for kids and
other unique content I am not sure that you are correct. But you seem
to be sure so could you explain exactly what I am missing by not using
another ISP. Maybe my words aren't as clear as yours since they come
from AOL.(actually google)

AOL also has built a reputation as a source of massive amounts
of un-informed opinion posted to usenet as unassailable fact.

Really? That sounds exactly like an uninformed opinion posted to usenet
as unassailable fact. Could you please give me a cite to back up your
allegation that AOL users are either more or less correct. My guess is
that you also think all Afro-Americans are good dancers also. Yup you
are a real swifty who everyone should pay attention to. How about all
Subaru owners will click their seatbelts twenty times because they read
it on usenet. Naw even you aren't that stupid. Oh that's right you are
going to click your seatbelt twenty times.

Some
people prefer to distance themselves from that reputation.

Let me see if I have this right? You want me to distance myself from a
reputation that only a total moron would give credence to. There are
millions of AOL subscribers and you have attached a certain behavior to
all of them. And you consider yourself to have an IQ over 80? I don't
think so.

Ummm. Well. How about you pick up a manual for an `05 or `06 Subaru,

How about you taking a look at the tech bulletins?
take a look at some of the procedures for system setting in there, and
get back to us?

A simple procedure for setting a system is not the same as clicking
your seatbelt twenty times over and over again until it works even if
it doesn't work.


And maybe comparison shop some other ISPs in your

And maybe you just started a whole trend in thinking all users of your
ISP are moronic blowhards. Well, at least I won't fall into that trap.
I know that you would be an idiot even if you used AOL.
Or I've just been trolled myself.

Or maybe you just trolled yourself.
 
Don said:
Wow Sandy, I couldn't have said it half as well.

Don D.

Maybe that is because you possess half a wit.

Here is a post I made that you and the other moron maybe interested in.
Or maybe not since I use AOL.



From: (e-mail address removed)
Newsgroups: alt.autos.subaru
Subject: Re: Disconnect/Modify Seatbelt Beeper?
Date: 8 Sep 2005 10:39:35 -0700


I habitually buckle up. But not for 150 ft. trips from my mailbox to my
garage. And not when I'm just moving the car around in a parking lot.

My 2005 OBW has a very LOUD beeper that beeps for 15 seconds, is silent for

Ask your Dealer to show you the Tech. Service Bulletin on this issue.

Component Description:
8. SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES Bulletin Number: 12
Bulletin Date: AUG 2004

Vehicle: 2005 Subaru Outback
Summary:
SEATBELT REMINDER SYSTEM DISABLEMENT. SUBARU TECHTIPS. *TT
 
Hi Sandy, All!

The procedure

The remote?

is very similar to the one

So to disable the "remote" you click the seat belts? Are you sure you
want to go with this? Or do you want another chance?

Sandy, you are absolutely correct; procedures to change the security
system/keyless entry options on the modern Subaru's are very similar;
turn the ignition on and off X times with the door open, then Y times
with it closed . . . whatever. :p

I'd never heard of this particular one before, but it sounds totally
plausible in light of the above. Those of you who are having trouble
getting it to work might try resetting the whole shebang by
disconnecting the negative battery terminal for a minute or two.
Re-connect and try again. (This will often "fix" a locked-up CD player
as well, FWIW.)(Also worth noting: Modern engine management systems
"learn" based in part on your driving habits. We have found that at
least the WRX cars will go into an "econo-mode" after some time
driving around at "putt-putt" speeds, and it seems to take a minute or
two of throttle abuse before the ECU realizes that you're serious
'bout that WFO command. For best performance at an autocross, or
whenever you want to see max power/boost right off the line, reset the
ECU as noted. True story.)

Normzauchin (is that a kind of squash, BTW?), you have adequately
demonstrated your arrogance, and ignorance, You can crawl back into
your hole now.

ByeBye! S.

Steve Jernigan KG0MB
Laboratory Manager
Microelectronics Research
University of Colorado
(719) 262-3101
 
S said:
Normzauchin (is that a kind of squash, BTW?), you have adequately
demonstrated your arrogance, and ignorance, You can crawl back into
your hole now.

ByeBye! S.

Steve Jernigan KG0MB

Why don't you go over to the other idiot's house and play snap the seat
belt? And what ever you do, do not read the tech bulletin on the
subject. God forbid your ignorant ass should learn something by reading
it.
Oh and the comment about my name is just too clever. Do you also want
to judge me by my ISP. Talk about ignorant and arrogant.
 
S wrote:




Why don't you go over to the other idiot's house and play snap the seat
belt? And what ever you do, do not read the tech bulletin on the
subject. God forbid your ignorant ass should learn something by reading
it.
Oh and the comment about my name is just too clever. Do you also want
to judge me by my ISP. Talk about ignorant and arrogant.

Ahem - for further reading, I suggest;
http://tinyurl.com/afsx9

Carl
1 Lucky Texan
 
Hi Norm!

Oh and the comment about my name is just too clever.

Thanx, I kinda liked it.
Do you also want
to judge me by my ISP. Talk about ignorant and arrogant.

If you wish. Er, um, AOL _does_ have that reputation; and your posts
do little to alleviate it. How's that?

Re. the tech bulletin, I don't have assess to this document. Why don't
you post it for the less fortunate of us? Now that would be useful,
and darn nice to boot. Certainly nicer than chiming in with the
basically useless and abrasive shit you've spouted thus far. Some of
us here at a.a.s. at least _try_ to be helpful. Sigh.

ByeBye! S.



Steve Jernigan KG0MB
Laboratory Manager
Microelectronics Research
University of Colorado
(719) 262-3101
 
S said:

Hello Mr. S
Thanx, I kinda liked it.

It sounded like it came from a twelve year old.
If you wish. Er, um, AOL _does_ have that reputation; and your posts
do little to alleviate it. How's that?

Oh really AOL does have that reputation, well duh. So let me understand
what your mentality is. The Irish have a rep. for drinking. The
Italians have a rep. for all being in the mob. The Jews are cheap.
etc., etc. Do you buy into those stereo types also? Do you judge
everyone you meet in the real world by their stereotypical
"reputation." When I hear crap like you are spouting about AOL or any
stereotype I assume I am dealing with a twelve year old or a fool or
both. As to MY posts, may I quote you;

Normzauchin (is that a kind of squash, BTW?), you have adequately
demonstrated your arrogance, and ignorance, You can crawl back into
your hole now.

What does that say about you? I doubt if it says anything about your
chosen ISP.
Re. the tech bulletin, I don't have assess to this document.

Yet you talk such a good game about information you do not have access
to. I hope everyone on your ISP does not do that. You may get a rep.

Why don't
you post it for the less fortunate of us?

You know what, I would love to, but I got access to it from AOL. I am
not sure if I am aloud to give out AOL content to people like yourself.
They may have to shoot me. Actually I checked on all of the service
bulletins before I bought my OBW. I thought that would be the smart
thing to do. But what do I know I have AOL as my ISP.

Now that would be useful,
and darn nice to boot.

Yup nice, just the way I would want to be treated.

Certainly nicer than chiming in with the
basically useless and abrasive shit you've spouted thus far.

As for useless shit, I have seen nothing posted by you that would be in
any way construed as useful to this particular subject. As for
abrasive, did I mention;

Normzauchin (is that a kind of squash, BTW?), you have adequately
demonstrated your arrogance, and ignorance, You can crawl back into
your hole now.

Some of
us here at a.a.s. at least _try_ to be helpful. Sigh.

And just when is that. I have seen no evidence of anything helpful from
you.
ByeBye! S.

Just in the way of info. The OBW is my wife's car. Since I take
responsibility for the care and maintenance of all family vehicles I
stopped in here to see if there was something I was missing. From now
on I think I will just lurk. For those of you who are Internet literate
you will find the number of the service bulletin I was referring to in
a post above. All service bulletins can be found on the net with just a
little bit of trying. Bye. I am heading to more hospitable corners of
the Internet.
 
S said:
Hi Sandy, All!
Sandy, you are absolutely correct; procedures to change the security
system/keyless entry options on the modern Subaru's are very similar;
turn the ignition on and off X times with the door open, then Y times
with it closed . . . whatever. :p

I'd never heard of this particular one before, but it sounds totally
plausible in light of the above.

And just for reference, I tried it tonight and it worked perfectly.

I screwed up the first time, and did it too slowly, but the second time
worked great. Now when you turn the key to "On" with your seatbelt
off, it chimes 6 times then stops. Then it never chimes again. If you
have your seatbelt on when you turn the key to "On" (which I almost
always do), it doesn't chime at all, though the light on the dash
flashes. Exactly the behavior I wanted.

In case anyone cares, here are my exact steps (`05 Legacy sedan,
non-GT):

1. Turn key to on, driver's seat belt not buckled.
2. Wait for chimes to stop.
3. Buckle and unbuckle seat belt 20 times, quickly. (This is best done
with two hands, one for the tongue, one for the release button.)
4. Leave belt buckled, start car.
5. Shut off car, unbuckle, test.

As I said, I had to re-do it once.
 

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