Stock alarm no longer "beeping"

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    Before I begin: Yes, I have make sure that the audible lock is on.

    For the last year or two my car would sometimes beep when I lock it, other times not, and randomly would sound like the "beeper" was dying/half power. Now it isn't working at all. Doors still lock and all, but it doesn't beep/chirp when I lock/unlock.

    I know this sounds like a stupid request, but is there something I should look for? It seems to me that either 1. there is a wire loose somewhere that is touching only sometimes, 2. Beeper thing is dying/dead 3. combo of both.

    I'd make a PM to just one of the guys at morrie's, but I figured others might have this issue in the future.

    Thanks in advance,

    Ryan
     
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    I can't help you Ryan, but my 04 wrx did the same damn thing. Only beeped when it wanted to....
     
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    My 05 WRX does the same thing and only beeps/chirps only when it wants to
     
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    I remember the Foresters having issues with this a while back. IIRC the part is around 50-60 bucks, it's mounted on the front support and I think it's even listed in the parts catalog as a beeper. I'd shoot a message over to the Tonka Twins (or Quads ;) ) and see what they can pull up.
     
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    Mine doesn't beep either...however shortly after the beeping stopped working, the fob stopped working altogether.
     
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    Mine does the same thing, from what I've been reading it's the alarm horn itself that's broken. Mine only works when it's around 25 degrees outside.:dunno:
     
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    hrm.. wonder if there is a way to re-wire it so it beeps though the horn like the '02's. I'll have to look into that later
     
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    "Keyless Entry Buzzer"

    MNSOC Price of $39.02 Only One in stock
     
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    I also have a Wiring Diagram for the Keyless Entry System if you wanna check wiring.
     
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    Heh, maybe my 1-off beeper that's higher pitched than everyone else's won't have this problem!!
     
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    Mine was thrown away after it made a low decibel high pitched noise constantly.
     
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    Common issue and happens on and off with my car. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I'd imagine it getting wet has something to do with it.
     
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    mine started working sporadically, then it stopped beeping, then it just stopped working. I replaced the battery. It works fine now. :p
     
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    To all that have this issue, it's caused be the "Keyless Buzzer" which Bielke has listed the part # and price for.

    Once the beeper gets moisture in it, they choose when they want to work, or what pitch noise they make. I have replaced many myself, and probably will continue to do so...as long as they keep using them.
     
    driftin240, Apr 28, 2009
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