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Subaru hatch release not working over CAN

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It looks like the hatch release on 2009 Subaru Impreza does not work with either the trunk button using a Fortin remote or with a Compustar remote.  Should this work over CAN without issues or does it require a seperate wire?  Trunk Open is listed as compatible for this vehicle.  When I hit this, all I see are lights flashing a few times.
asked Jan 27, 2017 in Subaru by Ted Bennett (720 points)

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In 2009 the Impreza was a hatchback and the trunk release was not available. The trunk function unlock the trunk without unlocking the doors.

Yours is a sedan or hatchback ?
answered Jan 30, 2017 by Ted Bennett (85,190 points)
selected Jan 31, 2017 by Ted Bennett
You have a good point, I forgot it was only unlock and not pop.  In the time I own the car I don't think I have ever used that button.  Anyway, I tested and it does unlock the hatch and does exactly what the OEM remote does... chimes/flashes lights twice and unlocks hatch only.
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