help! 06 WRX cuts out, starts after rest, cuts out, and so on.
 

My 2006 WRX has recently randomly cut out. it doesnt start straight away, but if i leave it for a few minutes it starts again. No CEL, no logged fault code. Racetorque had it for 3 days and couldn't find any fault as the fault is so intermittent. car broke down twice on the way home.

Details,
2006 WRX sedan. ECUTEK type 2, X-force turbo back exhaust, new fuel pump, otherwise stock.

Any suggestions on a diagnosis?

Brant Security System

Brant problem...

what causes it to fault? whats the remedy for faulty brant?

replace with a different immobiliser/alarm system

its usually the Keypad module failing, and enabling the alarm whilst driving, cutting out the fuel pump...

Thanks, it makes sense. I guess thats why there's no fault code or CEL.
I had a go at turning it on to manual mode but it still cut out.

I guess I can find an autoelec to replace/bypass/or as suggested, fit an alternative.

To get it fixed go to Subaru with a fist full of dollars.

OR

Get an AUTOWATCH or Laserline alarm fitted for around $600 with all the fruit. Ashley Auto Electricians are my choice.

it does sometime log a fuel pump controller code, but only sometimes
only problem with replacing the system is your insurance company....
it isnt a big cost to replace/code the keypad module, they have upgraded the part now and usually dont have problems once replaced...

amusing after so many years, subaru australia should have abandoned it after '00

cheers guys. i'll ring around for replacement keypad and have it replaced.
post again with the result.

as for now.....i have a 70km trip to do, i wonder how many times i'll break down, and how long it will take me.

its the keypad module, not the keypad...
just to clarify, dont want you to go changing the keypad and it not fix anything

The keypad connects to the Brant module via basic telephone type cable.

Its never usually the keypad thats faulty as thats just some LEDs behind some numbers.

The Brant module is what needs to be replaced.

[QUOTE=Luigi;455702]

The Brant module is was needs to be replaced.[/QUOTE]


I agree

[QUOTE=SPEC IV;455682]To get it fixed go to Subaru with a fist full of dollars.

OR

[SIZE=5][COLOR=Red]Get an AUTOWATCH [/COLOR][/SIZE]or Laserline alarm fitted for around $600 with all the fruit. Ashley Auto Electricians are my choice.[/QUOTE]

+1 but I recommend our resident alarm/stereo install guru member Macey
aka "Bumpstop" as he's done awesome work on a multitude of members cars
and show cars in Perth including my S204.

He works at Westside Sound & Image in Cannington send him a PM or
call him at the number below.

[B]Phone: 08 9458 9960[/B] [IMG]http://westsidesound.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Cannington.jpg[/IMG]
1330 Albany Highway, Cannington 6107

The Brant module is a relatively cheap part to replace.
City Subaru is the place to go...they apparently have THE Brant expert in WA...

FIXED!!! i've had my brant security system completely removed and for the better!!
took it to alberts car audio and asked for the security system to be bypassed. when i picked it up today the guys said they had to remove the whole system bordering on a duty of care issue and presented me with a bag of shitty cabling all twist and taped and heavy guage wires that turns into light guage, all courtesy of "Action Alarms - Ocean Reef" the technician said, quote "if this was in my car i would cry." and to think that someone put that into a brand new MY06 before its first owner, seriously.......some people need a good hard look at themselves.

i was actually suggested to contact action alarms to fix it in the first place. firstly, the guy never answers his phone. then second.....he answered his phone on saturday morning rudely and said i'd have to call back monday. third, i called monday and explained my predicament, he cut me off mid sentence and said "can i call you back in 5." i'm still waiting on that call. someone has a guilty conscience!!!!?????? PS, he was a thorough wanker.

So many thanks to Perth-WRX and its peeps for the help which has got my sexy wrexy back on the road again!

so thanks to Brant security systems, Action alarms, and subarus decision to employ them, i have spent $150 on removing the system, $80 on fault finding at mechanics, hire car courtesy of my $250 per year RAC membership, $100 for the hire car insurance and airport tax, 4 hours leave i have had to take to deliver and pick up my car, and taking my girlfriend to work 35kms out of my way to work at 5:50am each morning in 5 degress.......... thanks a bunch!

Norbet?

i was told to speak to norbit and that he has an accent, this bloke didnt have an accent.

Norbert Pelzer owns Action Alarms and he definitely has a German accent plus he is a reasonable guy. Action Alarms are in Osborne Park and [U]not[/U] Ocean Reef so I don't know to whom you would have spoken.
Action Alarms had the contract in WA to do installations of Brant systems in the early days (certainly up to 2003) but I'm not sure they did the later ones.