My 2001 Subaru outback's security light is blinking when it is turned off. When it is on it doesn't blink. We do not have a remote, just a key. How do we turn the light off. It also won't start now unless we turn the key part way then push the cruise control button, then turn the key over.

you have a fault code stored for the transmission that is the method used to alert you. you should get it scanned at a subaru dealer.

sounds like you need the remote either a new battery or it needs re syncing with your vehicle , follow this link for advice
Subaru Keyless Entry Security Alarm Immobilizer Key Remote Start...

fuse bad

i have found on my 99 outback that if you disconnect the battery this happens usually all you have to do is use you remote door lock and unlock button a couple of times

This could be a few things. If the security system was enabled and you just unlocked the door with a key and not using the remote, then all you have to do is put the key in the ignition and turn on/off three times. That's it!

Some cars have immobilizer keys. The immobilizer prevents unauthorized keys from starting the car (yours may or may not have it, depending on the exact Outback model).


Look here for the different styles of immobilizer keys:
http://www.cars101.com/subaru/keyless.html#immobilizer keys

Have you checked your starter?

Hello, Ok, first... If you can still lock and unlock the car with your remote normally, the security system is working normally, when the car is off and the key is out of the ignition, door open, closed, locked, or unlocked, that security light will blink every 3 seconds or so. Second, look on top the steering column cover to find a small rocker switch, that is your park lamp override switch that allows you to turn on your park lamps with the key off because Subaru's cut all accessory light power once the key is off, they just wanted you to have that choice. This is most likely your problem, I hope this info helps...(subyguru)...

I think you have to have the key in the ignition, and set to "ON" with the driver door open and holding the unlock button down for several seconds. At least that works on my Forester.

yes the door diarm switch is defective in that door you replaced or it doesn't have one.

do you have a trailer hitch with a wiring convertor box when these malfunction you have some crazy problems,if not you may have a broken solder joint on the steering column switch i have seen this before