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2009 Legacy Remote Starter Problem

I recently purchased (Nov 08) a 2009 Legacy 2.5i SE 4Auto and had the dealership install an OEM Subaru remote starter. I deactivated the audible horn chirp to prevent disturbance of neighbors in the morning (I live an apartment so the car is near others' apartments and I don't want to wake them when I leave in the morning, I already got a scolding).
The problem is that when I twice push the remote starter button on the fob, I never know if the car is going to quietly start, honk the horn once then start (which has been disabled repeatedly), or sound the alarm - horn honking, lights flashing - and then start. So much for being a good neighbor. I stopped using the starter at home. I've tried different patterns of button pushing to figure out what it prefers. Nothing seems to help. I am taking the car into the dealer for routine service tomorrow and so they can check out the starter; I would like to be able to direct them to a source if possible.
I am now beyond frustrated because I got it so I could start the car before I leave in the morning but I can't even use it because it's disruptive. If they can't fix it, I may need to have them remove it. Bummer because it's nice to just get in the car and leave.
The problem is that when I twice push the remote starter button on the fob, I never know if the car is going to quietly start, honk the horn once then start (which has been disabled repeatedly), or sound the alarm - horn honking, lights flashing - and then start. So much for being a good neighbor. I stopped using the starter at home. I've tried different patterns of button pushing to figure out what it prefers. Nothing seems to help. I am taking the car into the dealer for routine service tomorrow and so they can check out the starter; I would like to be able to direct them to a source if possible.
I am now beyond frustrated because I got it so I could start the car before I leave in the morning but I can't even use it because it's disruptive. If they can't fix it, I may need to have them remove it. Bummer because it's nice to just get in the car and leave.
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Robert
I think this may be a nice 2009 Christmas gift for my wife since she usually drives the car, but I'd like to make sure the dealer isn't robbing me hand over fist.
Thanks!
I hope they can fix it so you can use your alarm system. I would feel leary about leaving my car without alarming it, but that's me.