Steering-airbag indicator constantly showing red

1. Start with the key out of the ignition, drivers door is open all others closed and
drivers door is unlocked.
2. Perform these steps within 5 seconds.
A. Insert the key into the ignition and Pull key out twice (Do NOT Turn)


3. Perform these steps within 40 seconds.
A. Close then open the drivers door twice.
B. Insert the key into the ignition(Do NOT Turn) Pull key out.
4. Perform these steps within 40 seconds.
A. Close then open the drivers door twice.
B. Insert the key into ignition and leave it in ignition.
C. Close the drivers door.
D. Turn the ignition to ON (Do NOT Start) then back to OFF.
E. Remove the key from the ignition.
5. Within 3 seconds, the power door locks should lock then unlock automatically
indicating successful entry into programming mode.
Return to step 1 if the locks do not cycle at this point.
6. Perform these steps within 40 seconds.
A. Press the lock and unlock buttons on the remtoe simutaneously for 1.5 seconds.
B. Immediately after letting go of the lock and unlock buttons,
Press the lock button by itself and hold for 2 seconds. Within 3 seconds, the door
locks should lock and then unlock once indicating successful programming. If
the door locks cycle twice, repeat steps A and B in step 6 as the remote was
not accepted.
C. Repeat steps A and B in step 6 for each new remote.
7. Open drivers door.

Your remotes may need to have batteries replaced and re-programmed.

Battery Constant 12v+ Positive Wire (+): Black/Yellow
Battery Constant 12v+ Positive Wire Location: Ignition Switch Harness

Starter Positive Wire (+): Blue/Red
Starter Positive Wire Location: Ignition Switch Harness

Ignition Positive Wire (+): Red
Ignition Positive Wire Location: Ignition Switch Harness

Accessory Positive Wire (+): Red/Yellow
Accessory Positive Wire Location: Ignition Switch Harness

Parking Light Positive Wire (+): Red
Parking Light Positive Wire Location: Low In Drivers Kick Panel

Power Door Lock Negative Wire (-): Add Actuator. This vehicle uses a central door locking system. When connecting a keyless entry, you will need to add a door lock actuator and some units will also require (2) extra relays.
Power Door Lock Negative Wire Location: To Drivers Door Only

Power Door Unlock Negative Wire (-): Add Actuator. This vehicle uses a central door locking system. When connecting a keyless entry, you will need to add a door lock actuator and some units will also require (2) extra relays.
Power Door Unlock Negative Wire Location: To Drivers Door Only

Door Trigger Negative Wire (-): Red/White
Door Trigger Negative Wire Location: In Black Plug, Above Hood Release

Domelight Supervision Wire: Use Door Trigger, Requires Relay
Domelight Supervision Wire Location: N/A

Horn Negative Wire (-): Red/Green
Horn Negative Wire Location: At Steering Column Harness

Tachometer Wire Negative Wire (-): Black/Blue
Tachometer Wire Negative Wire Location: At ECM, Under Drivers Side Dash

Brake Light Positive Wire (+): White/Black
Brake Light Positive Wire Location: At Switch Above Brake Pedal

CODE ALARM SYSTEM

Used on:
Impreza 1996-2001
Legacy 1995-1999
Forester 1998-2000

Battery GP-23A

Lock: Left button will lock all doors. Double chirp indicates locked.
Unlock: Right button will unlock driver's door only. Hold unlock button app 6 seconds, it will unlock all doors including rear gate. Single chirp indicated unlock.
If the car chirps or lights flash 4x the alarm was triggered.
Panic. Press both buttons to activate emergency honk and flashing lights.
Valet mode: With optional alarm onlyPress the red alarm button on the left of the steering wheel. The light will quickly double flash. To re-set back to normal mode, press the red alarm light button again

Battery failed and lights flashing?
Parking lights will flash when the vehicle's battery is disconnected and reconnected.
To stop lights from flashing, either:
Press remote transmitter "UNLOCK" button once OR turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position and press programming button for one second (see below).
The vehicle interior (courtesy) light and door open warning light (DOOR AJAR indicator) will then illuminate for 60 seconds when the ignition is turned off, or until the doors are locked with the remote transmitter. Yes, the dashboard instrument panel lights will flash when the parking lights flash.

Programming or Overriding the Alarm when you have lost the remote
Open driver's door.
Turn ignition key to 'On'
Press and *hold programming button* in (see diagram, button under dashboard)
After 15 seconds the the door locks will cycle 3 times. Do not release Programming button.
Press lock (left) button the remotes to be programmed. The door locks will cycle one time. Exit programming mode by releasing Programming button under dashboard and turning key to off.

Code Alarm Programming Button is under dashboard on the kick panel by the driver's left knee, left of the steering column. If you can't find it, it might still be tucked up in the wiring harness higher up in that same general area. The botton is recessed in a plastic ring (see diagram).
This button must be pressed while programming remotes or if the battery was disconnected and the lights are flashing.

Trunk Lock After Closing
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Desc.: What happens to the trunk lock when closing it.

Settings:
Yes: Automatically lock Boot on closing
No: Boot can be reopened using micro switch button located on the trunk/boot

* Trunk Lock After Drive Off
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Desc.: Should the trunk be locked at drive off or after 30 sec.?

Settings:
Yes: Trunk/Boot will automatically lock when vehicle increases speed
No: Trunk/Boot will remain closed, however will be in the unlocked
condition if No was selected in the previous option.

* Door & Trunk Unlock at Key Out
--------------------------------
Desc.: When the is removed from the center console should door/trunk
be unlocked?

Settings:
Yes: All Doors & Trunk/Boot will Unlock when the Key is removed from
the Ignition Switch If Driver frequently locked all Doors when
driving
this feature would be beneficial.
No: Doors and Boot will remain in the same condition as they were
prior
to Key removal

* TSL Locking Logic (Theft Security Locking/Deadlock)
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Settings:
TSL at first Press: Default Setting. All Doors will lock in Deadlock
Mode
TSL at Second Press: All Doors will lock in Deadlock mode at the second
press of the Remote.

* Lock /Unlock Acknowledge
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Settings:
None : No acknowledge will be visible
Indicators: Indicators will blink as acknowledge

* Follow Me Home Function
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Settings:
Tail Light: When selected Tail Lights will be illuminated
Back Up Light: When Selected Reverse Light will be activated


Tech 2 Body Exterior Lighting & Horn
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* High Beam Follow me home Active Time
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Desc.: Follow Me Home Active Time can be adjusted between 0- 10 minutes

Settings:
This Feature can be turned on or Off .Yes / No can be selected.
Low Beam Automatic / Low Beam also in Position 0 (light switch)
Yes / No
Follow Me Home Active Time
- Daytime Driving Lights can be activated

* Parking Lights
----------------

Settings:
Act as Lead Me To the Car Light.

* Park Light On Reminder
------------------------
Settings:
On / Off
If Ignition is turned Off and the parking lights are active, Driver will
be warned if set to on.

* Show Trailer Light Outage
Desc.: REC will detect blown trailer light and display on SID

Settings:
Yes or No

* Trailer Light / Fog Light off
-------------------------------

Settings:
Yes: Fog Light Rear will be disabled When Trailer is connected Yes
No

* Horn Lock Unlock Acknowledge
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Settings:
On: Horn will honk when car is locked
Off: Horn will not honk if car is locked


Tech 2 Body Locking
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* Panic Alarm Activation (Vehicles fitted with /Alarm only)
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- Panic Button / Locking Switch
Central Locking Switch Driver /Passenger

Settings:
- Panic Button on Remote and locking switch inside vehicle will
activate alarm
- Panic Button will activate Alarm only
- Locking Switch inside vehicle (driver /passenger will activate
alarm only
- No Panic Alarm function required.

* Unlock Logic
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Settings:
All at first press : All Doors will open & Fuel Lid will unlock if the
Driver or Passenger Door Switch is activated
Driver Door & Fuel Lid at first press : Only the drivers Door will unlock
& Fuel Lid will unlock when door
switch is activated

* Remote unlocking One Press
----------------------------
Settings:
All at first press: All Doors will open & Fuel Lid will unlock if the
Remote is pressed
Driver door & Fuel Lid at first press: Only the drivers Door will unlock &
Fuel Lid will unlock when the Remote
is pressed

Did you find a solution to this A's I have exactly the same problem

Open the boot/trunk lid and drivers door. Switch on the ignition to position II but do not start the engine. Wait for the dash lights to extinguish. within 5 seconds of the lights going out, Rock the valet switch, in the centre console, 5 times. The system will chirp to indicate it has entered learning mode.

On models with seat/mirror/steering wheel memory functions, the first key-ring transmitter will be linked to memory 1, second to memory 2 etc

Press and hold the larger, lock, button on the key-ring transmitter whilst watching the Red LED and ether wait for it to stop flashing or for the system to chirp a confirmation it has got the signal. If the system doesn't receive any signals for 15 seconds, it will chirp twice and exit learn mode

To program further key-ring transmitters, rock the valet switch once. The system will chirp twice for remote number two, three times for number three etc, then press the lock button of the key-ring transmitter as above

When finish, wait 15 seconds for the system to time out and chirp twice, turn off the ignition, close the doors and boot lid.

have you tried the spare key..usually the red light comes on even when the battery for the remote is low.you can tell when the battery is low as you have to get nearer the car to unlock it.....

There are Valet keys (often with a green knob) that will
only unlock the front doors and the ignition but not the
glove box nor boot/trunk.

When either the front door locks or the console button is
pressed, all the doors should lock. Likewise, when either
front door is unlocked, all the doors fuel filler lid and if
selected, the boot will also unlock.

Boot lock has three positions. Unlocked to the left,
automatic with the doors in the center, always locked to the
right. Simply remove the key in what ever position you desire.

The locks can get confused and not work correctly. Simply
sit in the car and manually lock all the doors. That will
usually get the locking module sane again.

Synchronization
When
Key buttons operated repeatedly while vehicle out of range and system becomes inoperative.
How
Press key lock or unlock button for approximately 1 second. Manually lock or unlock vehicle. System should now lock or unlock vehicle. If not, carry out programming procedure.
Programming
When
Key added or replaced. System malfunction.
How -

98MY
Keys can only be programmed using diagnostic equipment.
NOTE: A maximum of 4 keys can be programmed.
How - 99MY

Switch ignition ON. Insert key to be programmed into driver's door lock. Lock vehicle manually. Press lock or unlock button. Wait at least 1 second. Press lock or unlock button again. Vehicle horn sounds to indicate correct programming. Keys can also be programmed using diagnostic equipment.
NOTE: A maximum of 4 keys can be programmed.

get in your car close door hit the unlock button then put key in the ignition cycle the key from off to on (STOP BEFORE START POSITION) cycle key off to on 7 times after the 7th trime the doors should lock the unlock automatically that means u are in trainning mode hit the unlock button on key fob. the key fob should now work if it doesn't then try changing batt