Sigma Alarm System Pin Code Change Head Up
29 August 2011, 10:29 PM
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Sigma Alarm System Pin Code Change Head Up
Just thought I would let you all in on the information you NEED if you want to change your pin code for your Sigma Alarm system...
....lost my pin and one of my fobs stopped working so, was getting worried that I only have one fob and if that got lost, I would be stuffed!!
So, went to Subaru Dealer and they couldnt find the code on their database or from the factory and said that it was possible for them to change it for me aslong as I had a working fob...cool.....BUT...I will have to pay about £40 for 30mins labour
Cash flow a bit tight at the moment...
Well, after searching and reading lotsa threads from many forums, I found this little nugget.......and it works cos I now have a new pin code..so, heres the golden nugget:
Provided that you can disarm the system with a working Radio Key or the current PIN, then you can re-set the 4-digit PIN to one of your own choosing yourself, using the keypad, at any time.
If you do not have the current PIN, then option A is your best solution. However if you do not have a working Radio Key, then you will have to use option B and obtain the systems PIN code from Subaru (UK). Your dealer can obtain this for you if you can provide proof of ownership and the alarm systems 16-digit serial number.
A. Using a working Radio Key:
- Arm and then Disarm the system using a working Radio Key.
- Within 30 seconds of disarming, type into the keypad- *17856*92*wxyz*wxyz# (where wxyz is your new PIN code)
- Arm the system with the Radio Key
- You should now be able to disarm the system using the new PIN code
B. Using the current PIN Code (if a working Radio Key is not available):
- Arm and then Disarm the system using the current PIN
- Within 30 seconds of disarming, type into the keypad- **abcd*92*wxyz*wxyz# (where abcd is your current PIN code and wxyz your new PIN code)
- You should now be able to arm and disarm the system using the new PIN code
When using the keypad always observe the following points:
- The PIN number should not be entered too quickly or too slowly - when a digit has been pressed the small LED built into the keypad will illuminate briefly as confirmation and only then should the next digit be entered.
- If an incorrect digit is pressed or the delay between entering digits exceeds10 seconds, then the LED above the keypad will flash rapidly and the PIN attempt should be abborted and started again after 30 seconds.
- Due to the small size of the keypad some users may find a rubber tipped pencil easier to use. DO NOT use the sharp tip of a ball point pen etc, or press excessively hard on the keypad as this will only damage the membrane and cause a digit to remain pressed, causing a continual incorrect PIN.
- The keypad allows only THREE PIN attempts and then will "Lock Up" if an incorrect number is entered a third time. This is a security feature to prevent random PIN attempts disarming the system.
The programming codes just go on and on, so not really suitable to post. What are you wanting to turn on or adjust?
So, it took less than 1 minute to do and now it works....I armed the alarm and then opened the door with the key and set the alarm off then disarmed it with my new pin-code....
So, to save yourself £40 or more, don't keep the original pin-code...change it to something that you will always remember....SORTED!!
....lost my pin and one of my fobs stopped working so, was getting worried that I only have one fob and if that got lost, I would be stuffed!!
So, went to Subaru Dealer and they couldnt find the code on their database or from the factory and said that it was possible for them to change it for me aslong as I had a working fob...cool.....BUT...I will have to pay about £40 for 30mins labour
Cash flow a bit tight at the moment...
Well, after searching and reading lotsa threads from many forums, I found this little nugget.......and it works cos I now have a new pin code..so, heres the golden nugget:
Provided that you can disarm the system with a working Radio Key or the current PIN, then you can re-set the 4-digit PIN to one of your own choosing yourself, using the keypad, at any time.
If you do not have the current PIN, then option A is your best solution. However if you do not have a working Radio Key, then you will have to use option B and obtain the systems PIN code from Subaru (UK). Your dealer can obtain this for you if you can provide proof of ownership and the alarm systems 16-digit serial number.
A. Using a working Radio Key:
- Arm and then Disarm the system using a working Radio Key.
- Within 30 seconds of disarming, type into the keypad- *17856*92*wxyz*wxyz# (where wxyz is your new PIN code)
- Arm the system with the Radio Key
- You should now be able to disarm the system using the new PIN code
B. Using the current PIN Code (if a working Radio Key is not available):
- Arm and then Disarm the system using the current PIN
- Within 30 seconds of disarming, type into the keypad- **abcd*92*wxyz*wxyz# (where abcd is your current PIN code and wxyz your new PIN code)
- You should now be able to arm and disarm the system using the new PIN code
When using the keypad always observe the following points:
- The PIN number should not be entered too quickly or too slowly - when a digit has been pressed the small LED built into the keypad will illuminate briefly as confirmation and only then should the next digit be entered.
- If an incorrect digit is pressed or the delay between entering digits exceeds10 seconds, then the LED above the keypad will flash rapidly and the PIN attempt should be abborted and started again after 30 seconds.
- Due to the small size of the keypad some users may find a rubber tipped pencil easier to use. DO NOT use the sharp tip of a ball point pen etc, or press excessively hard on the keypad as this will only damage the membrane and cause a digit to remain pressed, causing a continual incorrect PIN.
- The keypad allows only THREE PIN attempts and then will "Lock Up" if an incorrect number is entered a third time. This is a security feature to prevent random PIN attempts disarming the system.
The programming codes just go on and on, so not really suitable to post. What are you wanting to turn on or adjust?
So, it took less than 1 minute to do and now it works....I armed the alarm and then opened the door with the key and set the alarm off then disarmed it with my new pin-code....
So, to save yourself £40 or more, don't keep the original pin-code...change it to something that you will always remember....SORTED!!
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Cheers for posting that - I've lost the original 4 digit code, so have been relying on the radio fobs. I'll reset the code tomorrow using your option A just in case I have probs with the fobs.
Mucho appreciated
Gareth
Mucho appreciated
Gareth
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No worries guysWas so chuffed that it worked...I had to share the knowledge..LOL
By the way...the keypad is a bit finiky for man fingers...so, I used the little rubber tipped pen that comes with a sat nav or psp or some phones...worked a treat
I am gonna try and reprogram my broken fob later...
Was so chuffed that it worked...I had to share the knowledge..LOLBy the way...the keypad is a bit finiky for man fingers...so, I used the little rubber tipped pen that comes with a sat nav or psp or some phones...worked a treat
I am gonna try and reprogram my broken fob later...
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Just thought I would let you all in on the information you NEED if you want to change your pin code for your Sigma Alarm system...
....lost my pin and one of my fobs stopped working so, was getting worried that I only have one fob and if that got lost, I would be stuffed!!
So, went to Subaru Dealer and they couldnt find the code on their database or from the factory and said that it was possible for them to change it for me aslong as I had a working fob...cool.....BUT...I will have to pay about £40 for 30mins labour
Cash flow a bit tight at the moment...
Well, after searching and reading lotsa threads from many forums, I found this little nugget.......and it works cos I now have a new pin code..so, heres the golden nugget:
Provided that you can disarm the system with a working Radio Key or the current PIN, then you can re-set the 4-digit PIN to one of your own choosing yourself, using the keypad, at any time.
If you do not have the current PIN, then option A is your best solution. However if you do not have a working Radio Key, then you will have to use option B and obtain the systems PIN code from Subaru (UK). Your dealer can obtain this for you if you can provide proof of ownership and the alarm systems 16-digit serial number.
A. Using a working Radio Key:
- Arm and then Disarm the system using a working Radio Key.
- Within 30 seconds of disarming, type into the keypad- *17856*92*wxyz*wxyz# (where wxyz is your new PIN code)
- Arm the system with the Radio Key
- You should now be able to disarm the system using the new PIN code
B. Using the current PIN Code (if a working Radio Key is not available):
- Arm and then Disarm the system using the current PIN
- Within 30 seconds of disarming, type into the keypad- **abcd*92*wxyz*wxyz# (where abcd is your current PIN code and wxyz your new PIN code)
- You should now be able to arm and disarm the system using the new PIN code
When using the keypad always observe the following points:
- The PIN number should not be entered too quickly or too slowly - when a digit has been pressed the small LED built into the keypad will illuminate briefly as confirmation and only then should the next digit be entered.
- If an incorrect digit is pressed or the delay between entering digits exceeds10 seconds, then the LED above the keypad will flash rapidly and the PIN attempt should be abborted and started again after 30 seconds.
- Due to the small size of the keypad some users may find a rubber tipped pencil easier to use. DO NOT use the sharp tip of a ball point pen etc, or press excessively hard on the keypad as this will only damage the membrane and cause a digit to remain pressed, causing a continual incorrect PIN.
- The keypad allows only THREE PIN attempts and then will "Lock Up" if an incorrect number is entered a third time. This is a security feature to prevent random PIN attempts disarming the system.
The programming codes just go on and on, so not really suitable to post. What are you wanting to turn on or adjust?
So, it took less than 1 minute to do and now it works....I armed the alarm and then opened the door with the key and set the alarm off then disarmed it with my new pin-code....
So, to save yourself £40 or more, don't keep the original pin-code...change it to something that you will always remember....SORTED!!
....lost my pin and one of my fobs stopped working so, was getting worried that I only have one fob and if that got lost, I would be stuffed!!
So, went to Subaru Dealer and they couldnt find the code on their database or from the factory and said that it was possible for them to change it for me aslong as I had a working fob...cool.....BUT...I will have to pay about £40 for 30mins labour
Cash flow a bit tight at the moment...
Well, after searching and reading lotsa threads from many forums, I found this little nugget.......and it works cos I now have a new pin code..so, heres the golden nugget:
Provided that you can disarm the system with a working Radio Key or the current PIN, then you can re-set the 4-digit PIN to one of your own choosing yourself, using the keypad, at any time.
If you do not have the current PIN, then option A is your best solution. However if you do not have a working Radio Key, then you will have to use option B and obtain the systems PIN code from Subaru (UK). Your dealer can obtain this for you if you can provide proof of ownership and the alarm systems 16-digit serial number.
A. Using a working Radio Key:
- Arm and then Disarm the system using a working Radio Key.
- Within 30 seconds of disarming, type into the keypad- *17856*92*wxyz*wxyz# (where wxyz is your new PIN code)
- Arm the system with the Radio Key
- You should now be able to disarm the system using the new PIN code
B. Using the current PIN Code (if a working Radio Key is not available):
- Arm and then Disarm the system using the current PIN
- Within 30 seconds of disarming, type into the keypad- **abcd*92*wxyz*wxyz# (where abcd is your current PIN code and wxyz your new PIN code)
- You should now be able to arm and disarm the system using the new PIN code
When using the keypad always observe the following points:
- The PIN number should not be entered too quickly or too slowly - when a digit has been pressed the small LED built into the keypad will illuminate briefly as confirmation and only then should the next digit be entered.
- If an incorrect digit is pressed or the delay between entering digits exceeds10 seconds, then the LED above the keypad will flash rapidly and the PIN attempt should be abborted and started again after 30 seconds.
- Due to the small size of the keypad some users may find a rubber tipped pencil easier to use. DO NOT use the sharp tip of a ball point pen etc, or press excessively hard on the keypad as this will only damage the membrane and cause a digit to remain pressed, causing a continual incorrect PIN.
- The keypad allows only THREE PIN attempts and then will "Lock Up" if an incorrect number is entered a third time. This is a security feature to prevent random PIN attempts disarming the system.
The programming codes just go on and on, so not really suitable to post. What are you wanting to turn on or adjust?
So, it took less than 1 minute to do and now it works....I armed the alarm and then opened the door with the key and set the alarm off then disarmed it with my new pin-code....
So, to save yourself £40 or more, don't keep the original pin-code...change it to something that you will always remember....SORTED!!
Cheers Ade
. . had to pay £50 for someone to remove the sigma
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Worked on mine a treat, new pin code sorted, thanks
If I replace my alarm ecu,( factory standard, like for like) how do I go about reprogramming my old keys to replacement ecu?
Cheers
If I replace my alarm ecu,( factory standard, like for like) how do I go about reprogramming my old keys to replacement ecu?
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I'm not gonna post it here , but , me and a mate with bugs have discovered , our sigmas are next to useless if your a tea leaf armed with this info and pick the right car
Sigma suck !
Sigma suck !
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Like I said all you need is this info about pin change and select the right car
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Sigma S32
Hi,
Ive got a 2010 STI Spec R - does anyone know where i can get the access codes for the extra features? all i can find on the net is about M30 and maybe an S12 if thats what its called?
Subaru are absolutely no help - even if i want them to do they are useless..
Ive got a 2010 STI Spec R - does anyone know where i can get the access codes for the extra features? all i can find on the net is about M30 and maybe an S12 if thats what its called?
Subaru are absolutely no help - even if i want them to do they are useless..
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Rather obviously, I think; he was talking to the OP, not to you.
This board needs Sigma Sam back, but the webclown banned him leaving Sigma uses high and dry, as he prepared to fleece Internet Brands.
This board needs Sigma Sam back, but the webclown banned him leaving Sigma uses high and dry, as he prepared to fleece Internet Brands.
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oh right - whoops.
this is so frustrating! how come no one can seem to find the user manual for the sigma s32!? SOMEONE must have bought one or work for sigma or something that has the relevant documents. I mean where did the M30 come from?
I cant believe how useless subaru are. when i bought the car brand new from them they didnt even tell me there was a keypad. they couldnt even tell me how to use the DCCD diff settings either. Then when i mentioned that i had FOUND a keypad and how to activate it - they told me over the phone that it would cost $30 and i would have to book it in.... pffft
So i got my car serviced the other day, and just told him to turn it on for me. He did - then went through about 3 days of trying to get in contact with him about how to change the pin. then he comes back and says he's got the user manual (which i don't have) so he photo copied it. i Said could you email it to me and he was like 'oh nar thats too hard i have to go and find a scanner downstairs etc, ill just leave it with one of the guys and you can come and pick it up'. So he did, and I did.
needless to say there was nothing in there about the codes or anything - tried calling them back and he's never available. F*ing useless ******!
So now im scouring the net for s32 User manual/Hidden features... seems there's nothing. Could randomly try M30 sequences but dont really feel like 'bricking' my car and being stuck... then i'll have to deal with subaru!
this is so frustrating! how come no one can seem to find the user manual for the sigma s32!? SOMEONE must have bought one or work for sigma or something that has the relevant documents. I mean where did the M30 come from?
I cant believe how useless subaru are. when i bought the car brand new from them they didnt even tell me there was a keypad. they couldnt even tell me how to use the DCCD diff settings either. Then when i mentioned that i had FOUND a keypad and how to activate it - they told me over the phone that it would cost $30 and i would have to book it in.... pffft
So i got my car serviced the other day, and just told him to turn it on for me. He did - then went through about 3 days of trying to get in contact with him about how to change the pin. then he comes back and says he's got the user manual (which i don't have) so he photo copied it. i Said could you email it to me and he was like 'oh nar thats too hard i have to go and find a scanner downstairs etc, ill just leave it with one of the guys and you can come and pick it up'. So he did, and I did.
needless to say there was nothing in there about the codes or anything - tried calling them back and he's never available. F*ing useless ******!
So now im scouring the net for s32 User manual/Hidden features... seems there's nothing. Could randomly try M30 sequences but dont really feel like 'bricking' my car and being stuck... then i'll have to deal with subaru!
31 August 2012, 03:55 AM
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I have a manual, but Ive just checked and its for a Sigma M series alarm. Try Googling "Sigma Sam" on British forums. He works for Sigma and has provided help to many users. I believe that he joined the SIDC site after de Plank banned him (after trying to extort money), so that could be the place to start.
Simon
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31 August 2012, 04:05 AM
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Unfortunately Sigma Sam stopped working for Sigma in 2010 and has now stopped answering Sigma alarm queries.
From his last technical post on SIDC: "For advice on your Sigma alarm systems please contact the technical help desk at Scorpion Automotive on 01257 249928 or visit www.scorpionauto.com for other contact details"
This is the technical section thread, which may contain the answers that you need. If not then searching the British SUbaru forums using his name will probably find your problem discussed.
http://forums.sidc.co.uk/topic/96215.../page__st__660
Simon
From his last technical post on SIDC: "For advice on your Sigma alarm systems please contact the technical help desk at Scorpion Automotive on 01257 249928 or visit www.scorpionauto.com for other contact details"
This is the technical section thread, which may contain the answers that you need. If not then searching the British SUbaru forums using his name will probably find your problem discussed.
http://forums.sidc.co.uk/topic/96215.../page__st__660
Simon
31 August 2012, 09:11 PM
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/subaru-imp...item2ec1559992
i have no idea if its of any use to u, but might be worth an email to the seller !!!
alan
