How to set up a Starline alarm if it goes off on its own

Most often, random activation of the StarLine alarm is associated with incorrect settings of the shock sensor. The fact is that the name “shock sensor” itself is incorrect - it is a vibration sensor, so it also responds to strong noise, road vibrations from passing trucks, and so on.

Modern two-level shock sensors (like other alarm sensors in car security systems) have two separately adjustable levels:

1. Warning level: as soon as the vibration recorded by the sensor exceeds a preset level, a short-term siren signal is activated, and the corresponding information is supplied to the key fob.
2. The alarm level is set higher than the warning level. In this case, the siren turns on constantly, all interlock circuits are activated, and instead of a single signal and short-term vibration, the key fob transmits signals periodically.

A properly configured and installed (this is no less important) shock sensor does not cause serious problems, and occasionally it has to be reconfigured (for example, if construction begins next to the parking lot).

Errors when installing the shock sensor

On older generations of StarLine alarms, an external shock sensor was used, which had to be placed in strictly defined places in the car. If it was not installed correctly, it either could not be adjusted adequately, or it would work on its own.

A common mistake is gluing the sensor to the plastic panel from the inside. Even with high-quality preparation, using a branded primer and 3M adhesive tape, it comes unstuck and either falls onto the bottom panel or dangles from its wire.

There is also an equally stupid solution - attaching the sensor with plastic ties to a thick wiring harness (if the alarm is hidden in the area of ​​the mounting block). The sensor is adjusted in a warm box, when the harness is softer and transmits vibration less well, and in winter the wires “dumb”, and the alarm goes off on its own with significantly less vibration than before.

When the shock sensor is rigidly installed on metal brackets rigidly connected to the engine shield, random activations sometimes occur due to the cooling exhaust manifold - short-term vibrations (“clicks”) are transmitted through the cushions to the engine shield, and from it to the bracket.

Video: Setting up the Shock Sensor Alarm.*Avtoservis Nikitin*

The shock sensor itself has different sensitivity depending on the direction of its piezoelectric plate: better it detects vibrations that are directed perpendicular to its plane, worse - parallel to the plane. Therefore, if the sensor is directed to the side and is adjusted by tapping on the windshield, then it has increased sensitivity to vibrations from passing cars - hence the risk of Starline triggering for no reason.

Specifications

Which alarm system is better? Which alarm system to put on a car?

Unlike older versions, Starline E90 has an auto-start function for the power unit. To select user settings and control the “signaling”, a key fob with feedback and an informative display is used.

As for the technical characteristics of the Starline E90 model, they look like this:

• The operating frequency on the basis of which radio signals are transmitted and received is the range 433-433.79 MHz.
• In order to ensure high security and protection against hacking, 128 channels are used.
• The operating radius of the key fob with the ability to transmit a signal reaches 8,000 m. Signal reception is possible from a distance of up to 2 km.
• The spare pager works within a radius of 15 m.
• The model is equipped with an ultra-sensitive sensor that operates using three-axis integrated technology.
• The optimal temperature range at which a car alarm can operate varies from -50...+85°C.
• The voltage used as a battery is 9-18 V.
• The key fob is equipped with AAA batteries.

The exact range of the E90 is determined by a variety of factors, including current weather and interference.

Equipment

The Starline E90 alarm system is sold in the following configuration:

• Step-by-step instructions for installing and further operating the system. It allows you to install security devices and configure them yourself.
• User manual and document confirming warranty service.
• Main pager with screen and notification functions.
• Central microprocessor.
• Batteries for the main key fob.
• Relay with block.
• Spare keychain.
• Power module.
• Antenna with transceiver.
• Wire with 18 contacts.
• LED indicator.
• Temperature controller, etc.

How to reduce sensitivity

Setting up an external shock sensor

The external shock sensor of the StarLine Twage and Dialog alarm families has two separate controls - compact trimming resistors with heads for a thin flat-head screwdriver.

There is a control LED next to each resistor - if the shock sensor is easy to see during installation, this makes setup easier. The upper trimmer is used to set a warning, the lower one sets the alarm level. If you need to configure it, it’s easier to do this:

1. Turn both trimmers counterclockwise until they stop, setting the sensitivity to minimum. 2. Set the warning sensitivity to a third, close the doors and arm the car. 3. After waiting at least 15 seconds for the alarm to activate the shock sensor, tap the windshield with your knuckles. The blows are sharp, but not strong. 4. If the warning level is sufficient, it will work. Otherwise, disarm the car, add a little sensitivity, arm the car and repeat step 3. 5. Having configured the warning level, set the alarm level to a little less than that specified by the warning setting. 6. Having armed the car and waited 15 seconds, we deliver a sharp blow to the edge of the windshield with our fist. If only a warning is triggered, add alarm sensitivity.

You cannot check the settings by kicking the wheels: after such adjustments, false positives occur.

Video: False alarms. Reasons for triggering.

Setting up the built-in shock sensor

In modern StarLine alarms, shock and tilt sensors do not have any controls. Setup is carried out using a key fob or from a mobile application, which is much more convenient for the user. To configure sensors from the key fob:

• disarm the car;
• on the main key fob, press button 3 until a beep sounds, then press it again briefly;
• a hammer icon and a number from 1 to 10 will appear on the screen, indicating the current warning level setting level;
• use buttons 2 and 3 to decrease or increase sensitivity;
• press button 3 again long and short;
• the screen will display the alarm level setting, which can be changed using buttons 2 and 3. In this case, the number on the screen should be less than that set for the warning level;
• Long and short press button 3 again to save the settings.

It's even easier to configure the shock sensor via a mobile application. Go to the Settings screen for the selected device and select Shock and Tilt Sensors. On the screen that opens, set the desired levels using the sliders and click the “Save” button.

Differences

There are differences on older systems - in this case, the sensitivity threshold is adjusted not by electronics, but by a special screw. To reduce it, the element is rotated counterclockwise. On more modern models, buttons are used instead. The scale has several levels, which indicate the degree of response of the device. Standard adjustments are level 5 out of 10 possible on most systems. During the setup process, you should not increase the sensitivity too much, because the security device can only be triggered on average 10-12 times per cycle.

After this, the system is re-armed and then the configuration continues.

Why the alarm is triggered, causes and their elimination

Today, almost all vehicles are equipped with a variety of security systems. They prevent your vehicle from being stolen or caused any kind of harm. However, the market is flooded with inexpensive and low-quality alarm systems. An even lower-quality option are the cheapest Chinese counterfeits of security alarms. Purchasing such an alarm can lead to various types of vehicle malfunctions. After installation on a vehicle, the following questions often arise.

Why does the alarm go off?

Why doesn't the key fob alarm go off?

Key fobs may be faulty or not work correctly. The control panel can open doors over a long period of time. The alarm may not respond to the key fob signals at all. The reason may be the central unit with which the security system is controlled, or the key fob itself. To check, approach the car as close as possible. If in this case the operation of the key fob does not cause any complaints, you should replace the key fob, or determine what may be blocking the signal emanating from it. If the situation remains the same during the check, it is necessary to repair the central unit that controls the anti-theft system.

Problems with signals from different manufacturers

The reasons why the alarm goes off on its own vary from brand to brand.

Why does Starline A91 turn on and off by itself

In order for the Starline alarm to stop spontaneously triggering on the car, it is necessary to check the correct installation and secure all its parts tightly. This is due to the fact that the sensor’s operation is based on the piezo effect - the sound pulse reaches it even before the impact.

To prevent the Starline system from triggering for no reason, it is also recommended to adjust the sensitivity as follows:

1. Reduce the indicators of both zones, while adding a few points for the warning zone (located opposite the green indicator).
2. Then the alarm is activated in the “Permanent security” mode.
3. After 1 minute, you need to hit the car to understand what level of sensitivity is set - sufficient or excessive.
4. If necessary, reduce the indicators again.

In order for the Starline A91 car alarm to stop triggering spontaneously, exactly the same actions are performed to adjust the “Alarm” zone.

The maximum value of alarm and warning sensors is 14, the minimum is 0.1. When selecting “0” the sensors will be disabled.

Why does the Tomahawk 9030 scream without hitting the car?

Drivers note the following reasons why the Tomahawk alarm constantly goes off on their car by itself:

1. Mounting the sensor on a plastic surface. When the plastic cools down, it makes clicks, to which the alarm reacts. To eliminate the malfunction, the device should be secured to a metal part of the body.
2. On Kalina, the Tomahawk 9030 alarm starts going off for no reason at regular intervals. This situation repeats itself mainly at night - at 0:15, 1:15, 2:15, etc. Most likely, the clock or timer was set incorrectly. The problem is solved by resetting all settings to factory settings.

Spontaneous activation Sheriff

Possible reasons why the Sheriff alarm goes off on its own:

1. In rainy weather, it can turn on the “Alarm” mode when large drops hit the hood of the car (when installing the system under the dashboard). The problem is solved by reinstalling the sensors in the middle of the body.
2. The lamp is in the “Light up when the doors are open” mode. If you install a diode in it, the Sheriff alarm will stop triggering the interior lighting.

Turning on the Alligator car alarm by itself

To solve the problem, first of all, you need to pay attention to the sensitivity sensor settings.

If the Alligator alarm still turns on by itself after adjusting the sensor, you need to change its location and check the condition of the limit switches.

Response of the Pantera security installation

The problem areas of this security system are the limit switches - they often break or the connections on them oxidize. Therefore, it is necessary first of all to check their integrity and, if necessary, clean them well.

If the Panther alarm goes off on its own for passing cars, you need to adjust the sensitivity sensor. Also, for a complete diagnosis, you can check the insulation and wiring connections.

What to do if Shere Khan 5 constantly reacts to opening the door

If the Sherkhan 5 alarm goes off on its own to open the doors, you must:

1. Disable Hands Free and Passive Staging.
2. When opening the doors, pay attention to whether the ceiling light turns on. If not, put the door switches in order.
3. Check that the system is installed correctly. This phenomenon can be observed when only the driver’s door is protected, and the alarm does not respond to all others (including the trunk).

Malfunctions in the operation of the Pandora alarm

If the Pandora alarm constantly goes off on your car for no reason, you should pay attention to:

1. Temperature conditions at which it is operated. According to drivers' reviews, despite the operating capacity stated in the instructions from +40C° to -40C°, the alarm begins to work incorrectly even at a temperature of -20C°.
2. Where to wear the keychain. If it is always near the ignition key, problems may arise there, since when driving it will constantly hit the panel.
3. Signal connection method. On some new cars it is recommended to connect the central locking not via the CAN bus, but via wires. The choice between a digital or analog connection should be made only after pre-installation testing of the car in all modes (rest state, engine start).

Dealing with alarm problems

1. Impact force.

The reasons for the unjustified activation of the anti-theft after autostart must be eliminated in stages. Most often, spontaneous operation is caused by incorrectly setting the shock sensitivity.

This parameter must be brought to the point that the reaction occurs only to direct contact with the body. The system should ignore factors such as fireworks, gunshots, and noisy cars nearby.

A two-zone type of sensor in such a situation may be a solution. If the impact force is questionable, it will emit only a few warning signals. Reducing the sensitivity of this sensor will greatly help those owners who live or park their vehicle near airports or noisy factories. As a result, you will not worry about the alarm going off on its own at the most inopportune moment.

Changing the shock sensor setting is quite simple. It is often mounted between the seats under the handbrake lever. Having found this rotary control, you need to turn it counterclockwise, thereby reducing the shock sensitivity of the system.

You can check the settings experimentally. Lean on the hood, tap the tire with your foot, ask someone nearby to honk the horn. If this part of the system is configured as expected and is not activated by minor stimuli, turn off this sensor for a while until you find out the true cause of the false alarms.

The second most common reason that causes a car alarm to go off spontaneously is the incorrect functioning of the limit switch. It causes the contacts to close when the doors are opened. Mostly such problems arise with the starline alarm system.

This happens when the contacts oxidize, which interferes with proper operation. You can make minor repairs by cleaning the contacts from oxide and treating them with an anti-corrosion compound.

But it is better to immediately change the limit switch. This will ensure that the same situation does not happen again soon, and you will no longer find that your car alarm went off by itself.

Heavy rain can cause excess moisture to reach the car alarm contacts. In this case, the system may begin to make alarming sounds.

In such a situation, it is better to simply turn off the alarm during bad weather to prevent it from becoming unusable.

Similar problems may arise after a car has been washed. In these cases, as a rule, the system just needs to be allowed to dry thoroughly, and in the future the correct operation of the anti-theft system should resume. It is rare, but possible that such excessive moisture will cause the siren to break down; it can be quickly and inexpensively replaced with a new one.

1. Hire a specialist for installation.

Another most common factor in the false alarm of a Starline machine is open circuits. In case of incorrectly installed locks on vital parts of the car, it may refuse to start, and the siren will go off all the time, mistaking the owner for a thief. This means that an electronic malfunction has occurred.

In this case, you need to check not only the electronics of the security system, but also the car itself. Self-diagnosis is not suitable here. In this case, it is better to do without amateur efforts and deliver the car to the place where the alarm system was originally installed on the car. Especially if this was done recently and the device is still under warranty.

You can insure yourself against such a situation in advance if you ask the technician where the relay and the lock release button are located. This should be done at the installation stage, thinking through various situations for the future.

It should be noted that the largest number of malfunctions in the operation of the anti-theft device are caused by its incorrect installation. Therefore, you should not trust such an important matter to garage geniuses. It is better to use the services of certified professionals.

It would not be amiss to say that when installing an anti-theft system on a car, the owner is given a fairly long warranty. Therefore, all problems that arose during the first time of operation (adjustment, configuration, troubleshooting of electrical circuits) will be corrected by the installation company absolutely free of charge.

Disabling silent security mode

It is assumed that button 1 on the control device is pressed for a certain time. Pressing the second one will be shorter. The main thing is to perform the last action after the sound signal appears. The doors are unlocked after the turn signals blink twice. The lock icon on the remote display should disappear and the alarm should work normally.

a91 when starting from the key fob, an alarm is triggered when the engine is running

Hello. The problem is this: I start the engine from the key fob, the car starts, the engine runs for a while, then the shock sensor “triggers”, the engine stalls and the alarm screams - everything is like when there is an impact. (I understand that when warming up (starting from the key fob), the shock sensor is completely turned off and this should not happen)!! This usually occurs in wet weather but is not necessary.

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The booklet describes the programming method and functions. There is a point where the shock sensor works during warm-up. you need to turn it off. either yourself or to the installers.

I have it turned off. Because I start it from the key fob, I kick it hard on the wheel - it doesn’t work and never has. it all started this fall.

try knocking on the glass near the transmitter. just carefully

“Item operation of the shock sensor during warm-up” did not find this in both books. The alarm was purchased in 2012. knocking in the area of ​​the transmitter while the engine is running, started with the key fob?

The shock sensor in new generations works with AZ, you have 91 - it NEVER worked there

I talked about the E91. then there is no such setting there.

Looks like I was wrong. It is not the shock sensor that lights up on the key fob, but the BRAKE. look at the limit switch (switch) of the brake pedal and the wiring to it? In short, I started it with the key fob, knocked on the windshield in the antenna area - nothing. Got inside, put it on, started it with the key fob, started working, knocked on the antenna, nothing on the sensor. Turned it off again at the factory, turns on the ignition and immediately goes out, starts yelling on the key fob, the brake is on. Turn off the factory siren again and it starts without problems. It looks more like there is a problem somewhere in the whitefish. Otherwise, if the stop switches were not working, they would have been lit. Or in the wiring from whitefish to off?

TOP expectations

Finally, how to choose autostart for a car without an alarm? The rating of this kind of systems distributes prizes as follows:

• Pantera SLK-868RS – fifth place, the ideal combination of price and quality.
• StarLine A91 – fourth place.
• Scher-Khan LOGICAR 1 – third place. Very good functionality, the module is relatively easy to install.
• Pantera SLK-675RS – second place. Excellent functionality and high reliability for quite reasonable money.
• And again StarLine: the A94 model is beyond any competition. Excellent functionality, reliability and ease of installation. And a price that is lower than competitors' offers.

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Emergency disarming of the security mode without a key fob

One of the main methods is applicable here - emergency or coded disarming. But you must know the location of the Valet key in any case; without this, using emergency mode is unacceptable. And you won’t be able to just walk up to the car, even if it’s a modern Starline A93 model.

The location of this Valet element is described in the instructions, or information can be obtained from the technicians who installed the system. In most cases, a place is chosen under the front instrument panels, or close to the safety block. The search may be based on the location selected for the LED indicator.