key fob tsb for being too sensitive

DoctorSTi · 08-28-2006, 09:37 AM

Just to let everyone know that has a 2005 sti they key fob is very sensitive and you can easily set it off if it's in your pocket or something. There was a TSB regarding thisy hypersensitivity and they are replacing the cases on remotes that are extra sensitive. They are doing on a request basis only, so you have to mention the TSB. I just had them order the parts for mine and I will post a review of the difference when they come in.
Kevin

**nandanrp** · 08-28-2006, 09:41 AM

Sweet! I always hang my keyfob outside my pocket because of it being overly sensetive.

Also, my chirp is dead (the physical chirp, it's not merely turned off) so I can't even hear it if it accidentally unlocks.

***Datadatum*** · 08-28-2006, 04:28 PM

Hey, I'm up for that. I set my alarm off every few months just from keeping the damn thing in my pocket.

**jsh139** · 08-28-2006, 05:56 PM

*raises hand*

Happens to me, too. Especially with jeans and bending down or something.

DoctorSTi · 08-30-2006, 04:35 PM

still no call from the parts depertment at Rafferty, I will call them tomorrow to see if they have the parts in so I can review here.

***wdb*** · 09-02-2006, 07:07 AM

Cool beans! I'll have to mention it to my dealer. The keyfob has driven me nuts since Day One.

DoctorSTi · 09-02-2006, 04:06 PM

just an fyi... my dealer would not just give me the parts to swap, I had to bring both transmitters in so they could swap the parts and reprogram them. so if you are going to get your key fobs updated bring both! I am going this Thursday to get mine swapped.

**nandanrp** · 09-02-2006, 07:54 PM

Post pics of the new fobs, if you don't mind

***ELD4AU6*** · 09-02-2006, 08:06 PM

^+13241564

this one looks diff.
What's on your keychain?

Stang2STI · 09-03-2006, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ELD4AU6

^+13241564

this one looks diff.
What's on your keychain?

Yes that fob is different. I have a feeling that is what the new fob will look like since the unlock button looks like it would be harder to accidentally push with that set up. Good find!!

***ELD4AU6*** · 09-03-2006, 10:10 AM

i think im just going to buy a 04 fob, i like it better

**nandanrp** · 09-03-2006, 12:34 PM

That picture posted looks like the '06 fob.

DoctorSTi · 09-07-2006, 07:41 PM

update: yes they are swapping the front cover for the one linked in the 9th post here. It has a smaller unlock button flanked by raised areas to help prevent accidental activation. There is also a more pronounced ring around both buttons that is obvious in the picture as well. We will see if it goes off when I squat down or stick more then one key in my pocket.

***ELD4AU6*** · 09-07-2006, 07:51 PM

^ mmm im still not convinced to drive 70miles to get the top exchanged. I was hoping for a new design. Any info on if the 04 fob is compatible with the 05 alarm/keyless entry?

08-28-2006, 09:37 AM	#1
DoctorSTi The Next Petter Solberg Car: 05 CGM STI on 57F br Fav Mod: stage 2 Location: Newark, DE Posts: 869 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	key fob tsb for being too sensitive Just to let everyone know that has a 2005 sti they key fob is very sensitive and you can easily set it off if it's in your pocket or something. There was a TSB regarding thisy hypersensitivity and they are replacing the cases on remotes that are extra sensitive. They are doing on a request basis only, so you have to mention the TSB. I just had them order the parts for mine and I will post a review of the difference when they come in. Kevin This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

09-02-2006, 08:06 PM	#9
*ELD4AU6* Platinum Member Car: 05 WRX STi CGM Fav Mod: RCE Location: Anniston, AL Posts: 1,896 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	^+13241564 this one looks diff. What's on your keychain? Last edited by ELD4AU6 : 09-02-2006 at 08:09 PM.

09-07-2006, 07:51 PM	#14
*ELD4AU6* Platinum Member Car: 05 WRX STi CGM Fav Mod: RCE Location: Anniston, AL Posts: 1,896 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	^ mmm im still not convinced to drive 70miles to get the top exchanged. I was hoping for a new design. Any info on if the 04 fob is compatible with the 05 alarm/keyless entry? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

08-28-2006, 09:41 AM	#2
nandanrp Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,830 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	Sweet! I always hang my keyfob outside my pocket because of it being overly sensetive. Also, my chirp is dead (the physical chirp, it's not merely turned off) so I can't even hear it if it accidentally unlocks.

08-28-2006, 04:28 PM	#3
*Datadatum* 100% More Wingless Car: 05 STi + 08 OBXT Fav Mod: baby seats Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 5,588 Join Date: May 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Hey, I'm up for that. I set my alarm off every few months just from keeping the damn thing in my pocket.

08-28-2006, 05:56 PM	#4
jsh139 How YOU Doin? Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: OMGHI2U! Location: Philly 'burbs Posts: 7,719 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (8)	raises hand Happens to me, too. Especially with jeans and bending down or something.

08-30-2006, 04:35 PM	#5
DoctorSTi The Next Petter Solberg Car: 05 CGM STI on 57F br Fav Mod: stage 2 Location: Newark, DE Posts: 869 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	still no call from the parts depertment at Rafferty, I will call them tomorrow to see if they have the parts in so I can review here.

09-02-2006, 07:07 AM	#6
*wdb* dances with roads Posts: 5,021 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	Cool beans! I'll have to mention it to my dealer. The keyfob has driven me nuts since Day One.

09-02-2006, 04:06 PM	#7
DoctorSTi The Next Petter Solberg Car: 05 CGM STI on 57F br Fav Mod: stage 2 Location: Newark, DE Posts: 869 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	just an fyi... my dealer would not just give me the parts to swap, I had to bring both transmitters in so they could swap the parts and reprogram them. so if you are going to get your key fobs updated bring both! I am going this Thursday to get mine swapped.

09-02-2006, 07:54 PM	#8
nandanrp Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,830 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	Post pics of the new fobs, if you don't mind

09-03-2006, 10:10 AM	#11
*ELD4AU6* Platinum Member Car: 05 WRX STi CGM Fav Mod: RCE Location: Anniston, AL Posts: 1,896 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	i think im just going to buy a 04 fob, i like it better

09-03-2006, 12:34 PM	#12
nandanrp Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,830 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	That picture posted looks like the '06 fob.

09-07-2006, 07:41 PM	#13
DoctorSTi The Next Petter Solberg Car: 05 CGM STI on 57F br Fav Mod: stage 2 Location: Newark, DE Posts: 869 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	update: yes they are swapping the front cover for the one linked in the 9th post here. It has a smaller unlock button flanked by raised areas to help prevent accidental activation. There is also a more pronounced ring around both buttons that is obvious in the picture as well. We will see if it goes off when I squat down or stick more then one key in my pocket.