Antitheft System - False Shock Sensor Activation

15 FALSE SHOCK SENSOR ACTIVATION

We have found that both the 06 MY Forester and 06 MY Impreza shock sensors can be activated using the select monitor without a shock sensor installed in the vehicle. In other words, the individual using the select monitor can access the screen to change the sensor setting from "off" to "on" status even though no sensor module has been installed.

If this occurs, upon function testing the system:

1) After the normal 30 second interval the system will arm (as indicated with the change in the security system indicator light sequence)

2) At approximately a 3 - 4 second time period after system arming completion, the security alarm system will beep several times and then the alarm fully activates.

If a security system shock system is erroneously activated without a sensor module actually installed, there is the possibility that the individual performing a system function test may be mislead into thinking that the system is operating normally upon hitting the steering wheel repeatedly as soon as the system arms. The system may automatically activate at the same time as shocks are applied by hitting the steering wheel.

Upon discovering this possibility, we now caution all dealers that all shock sensor function testing is to occur only after waiting a period of at least six seconds after the security system is armed. This will identify any systems possibly missing shock sensor modules or modules that may be installed but not functioning correctly.