✅ Sherkhan autostart does not start reasons

Starting a car engine using a remote control is very useful. Allows you to warm up your car in the cold season without leaving home. And also remotely turn off the engine if you are delayed somewhere, preventing it from overheating. How to start a car using the Sherkhan key fob? There is nothing complicated about this. To quickly and correctly set the autostart time, carefully read the operating instructions, which describe all the functions of the anti-theft system.

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Main reasons

The reasons for unsuccessful engine start using Sherhan 5 or 7 signals are:

battery low;
inability to rotate the crankshaft due to thickened oil in the engine when the temperature drops;
malfunctions of components when cooled below -20°C;
breakdown of the vehicle's electrical system;
mechanical failure of the starter or overrunning clutch;
malfunction of the immobilizer bypass module.

To check the functionality of the motor, you need to start the unit according to the standard scheme (using a key). If the start system is triggered and the engine starts to work, then you need to try to change the settings on the Sherkhan Magikar 5 alarm. For example, on gasoline engines the duration of cranking of the shaft by the starter is adjusted, on diesel units the correctness of setting the pause necessary for warming up the glow plugs is checked.

Incorrect autorun setting

If Sherkhan 5 or 7 equipment is not set to autostart on a car with a manual transmission, then you need to check the correctness of the reservation of the neutral position of the speed switch. When installed correctly, the power unit continues to operate after the key is removed from the lock, as well as after the door is locked. After the security mode is turned on, the engine stalls (with the turbo timer active, the engine will stop in a few minutes).

On Sherkhan Magikar 7 or 5 alarms, some of the autostart parameters are programmed when setting up the central unit. The driver can reset the settings to factory values by entering the adjustment mode and pressing buttons 1 and 4 (indicated in Roman numerals on the communicator) for 2 seconds. Then new parameters are entered, a test run of the motor is performed, and adjustments are made to the settings based on the results of test checks.

Broken key fob or alarm

If the autostart activated by the communicator buttons stops working, then the functionality of the control panel is checked. To check, other keys are pressed; if the key fob does not arm the car or does not enable the additional operating mode, it is recommended to replace the battery. If the event does not restore functionality, then you should disassemble the unit and clean the mechanisms and the rubber cover of the buttons from accumulated dirt.

Failure of the central unit or damage to the connecting harnesses of the security complex lead to incomplete operation of the entire complex. The car owner can independently check the insulation condition of the patch cables using a test device; damaged areas are replaced with a wire made of a similar material. The connection points are isolated, the routing of cables throughout the vehicle interior is additionally checked, and bending of the cords along sharp edges is not allowed. Damage to electronic components can only be detected by a service center.

Battery charge

At low ambient temperatures, the battery capacity naturally decreases; the current source is not able to provide the voltage necessary for the starter to operate. Electrical equipment required for engine operation (for example, a fuel injection system controller) places additional stress on the battery. The defect can also be observed at positive temperatures due to natural aging of the battery or discharge of the device due to prolonged vehicle inactivity or increased leakage current.

Low engine temperature in winter

Problems with autostart in winter occur on cars with a manual transmission; thickened oil makes it difficult to turn the crankshaft with the required frequency. When performing repeated starts, the battery charge level drops, which further reduces the cranking intensity. To restore functionality, it is recommended to charge the battery or install a power source with increased capacity. It is also necessary to increase the restart interval, which will save battery life.

There have been cases of equipment deterioration when cooling below -20°C. The problem occurs due to poor installation, condensation on the contacts, or defects in electronic components. The repair consists of checking the condition of the harnesses and the central unit; at low temperatures, it is necessary to store the car in a heated parking lot. Since Magikar 5 belongs to the class of outdated security systems, it is recommended to replace the alarm system with Starline or Pandora equipment.

Immobilizer malfunction

If it is not possible to periodically start a car with the Magikar 5 complex automatically, then it is recommended to check the functionality of the immobilizer bypass unit. Some owners experience the defect in hot weather; at subzero temperatures the defect does not occur. You can verify that the crawler is not working correctly by placing the key in the ignition switch when the engine starts automatically. If the power unit is working, then you need to check the status of the bypass unit.

Exploitation

To fully operate this alarm, the owner needs to know several rules. They concern the correct operation of the remote control, as well as setting the car alarm. Therefore, the main part of the instructions is devoted to these actions. Let's look at them in more detail:

When transporting the key fob, there is no battery in it. It is located separately from the remote control itself. Before starting work, it should be placed in the designated compartment of the key fob. To install the battery, you must remove the cover from the control panel.
It is secured with a pair of clamps and then simply slides off. Remember to maintain polarity. If there are no graphic symbols, then the battery should be installed with the negative side facing the antenna. If everything is done correctly, you will hear a melody coming from the key fob. All that remains is to put the cover in place;
To arm the system, you must turn off the car and turn off the starter. On cars with manual transmission, move the gearbox lever to the neutral position. Also remember to close all doors tightly. Then press the “1” button on the remote control. The siren should respond to this with a single signal and the headlights should flash 5 times. The security LED starts flashing. The “lock” sign lights up on the key fob display.

The engine started, but it doesn’t show on the key fob

If the car was started not from an additional key fob, but from the main one, and incorrect information is displayed on it, then you should look for an error made when installing the alarm system.

Check that each connector on the main module is connected correctly. If there is no malfunction, contact a specialist.

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Author of the material: Dumchenkov Mikhail

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Operating modes

The Magicar alarm system has several different special operating modes. This allows you to quickly change the principle of arming the car, depending on the requirements at a given time. In addition to the main one, there are 2 more modes:

Panic mode
makes it impossible to remotely start the engine. It is usually used when parking a car in places with an unfavorable crime situation. To enable this mode, press the “1” button for 2 seconds. Disables this mode in the same way, after which the car is unlocked in the usual way;
Valet mode. To activate it, you need to press buttons “1” and “3” in sequence. In this condition, you can unlock the car, but it is impossible to start it. This condition is often used in car washes and car repair shops.

On cars with a manual transmission, there is another mode; it prevents the remote start from working when the gear is engaged. Which prevents you from driving your car on its own.

How to enable autostart (by temperature, time) from the key fob

To find out how to enable Sherkhan 7 autostart by time, you need to do the following:

Long press the two buttons II and IV. This turns on the mode for programming commands.
To enter timed autorun mode, you need to press and hold the IV button until the user hears the siren 13 times.
Next, select the autostart time: in order for the machine to start every 2 hours, press button IV, every 4 hours - button III, every 8 hours - button II, respectively.
Next, you will need to remove the timer from the key fob by simultaneously pressing II and IV.

However, autostart based on temperature (-15 or -25, or +60) is more popular, which is configured in the following way:

Connect mode 1-13, start by timer.
We turn on mode 1-21, which is responsible for temperature control (in buttons II, III, IV).
By pressing the IV button we activate autostart based on temperature. The siren will sound 21 times.
Then you need to select the exact engine temperature during autostart: to start the car yourself, when the engine reaches -15 degrees, press button II, we decided to set it to -25 degrees, then press key III, key IV is unlikely to be used often, since it is designed for +60 .
Then simultaneously press keys II and IV to remove the timer from the key fob.

The warm-up time is programmed using buttons I and II, after which you need to press button III 12 times. This increases the warm-up time.

Warm-up programming

The warm-up time can be set at fixed intervals of 5, 15, 25 minutes or 45 minutes. To do this, activate function 1-12 in mode II. The programming input is entered by long pressing I + II, after which the following operations are performed:

The IV button is pressed twelve times (accompanied by a sound signal).
The siren beeps 12 times – confirmation.
The engine operating time is selected by activating buttons I (5 minutes), II – 15, III – 25 or IV – 45 minutes.

Why doesn't autorun work and how to fix it?

The main reasons why the auto start of a car engine does not work, and measures to eliminate them:

The engine is running. In this case, when you try to use the autostart option, the car's lights will turn on once. It is necessary to turn off the engine and try to start again.
When the ignition is on, the doors and hood (trunk) are open, two, three and four light signals will be given, respectively. Before autostart, turn off the ignition and close the doors, hood or trunk.
If the engine start reservation procedure has not been carried out on vehicles with a manual transmission, the light will sound five times. In this case, it is necessary to make a reservation described in the instructions. The gear lever must be in neutral and the parking brake must be applied.
If the parking brake lever is not applied, the system will give six light signals. To fix the problem, you need to tighten the parking brake.
When the brake pedal is pressed, seven light signals are given. Before autostart, release the brake pedal.
If the reasons why the autostart stopped working are different, the warning light will blink eight times. For example, autostart may not work due to problems in the functioning of the engine, malfunctions in the ignition system (wiring, starter, other elements). Also among the possible reasons is a failure of the fuel pump or a breakdown of the protective relay in its electrical circuit. In this case, you need to contact service centers for help, diagnose the faults and fix them.

Error 03 appears when the doors are open

Failure of engine starting systems

If the car does not start from autostart, but the starter attempts to turn the shaft, then you should try to start the unit in normal mode. If the overrunning clutch breaks down, the starter rotor does not engage with the engine flywheel ring gear. It is also possible that the fuel pump or injectors may break down, or the crankshaft may jam due to wear or oil starvation. If the engine cannot be started in the normal way, the car is delivered to a service center for diagnostics and repair on a tow truck (driving under its own power is not recommended).

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How to set up an alarm?

Before you turn on the alarm and start using it, you need to understand the settings. A complete guide is presented in the instructions; we will look at the main nuances of this issue.

How to prepare the car:

Start the engine, close all doors and pull the handbrake. Press key 3 on the remote control. Please note that the brake pedal must be released.
If there is a key in the ignition switch, it must be removed after pressing the button. When the Start/Stop key is used in the car, you do not need to touch anything.
After completing the steps, leave the car and activate the security mode. To do this, briefly press key 1.

To activate all options, the control panel must be linked to the system:

The machine's protective mode is turned off. The key is inserted into the lock and the ignition is turned on.
The emergency mode key Valet is pressed once.
Then this button is pressed and held until the LED indicator starts to light without interruption.
On each remote control in turn, you need to press key 1. If the system receives a signal from the key fob, the diode indicator will blink once.
Wait five seconds and turn off the ignition.

Instructions for Mobicar models

Remote engine start from the Mobicar A, B, 1, 2 alarm remote control is only possible in security mode. For a manual vehicle, carry out the following preparations.

With the engine running, the handbrake raised, and the brake pedal released, press key 3 on the key fob.
Remove the key from the ignition.
Get out of the car and arm it by clicking on button 1.

The following key combination will enable autorun.

Press button 3 for a while. An image of smoke will appear on the screen, indicating the engine is starting.
The autostart time will countdown. Briefly press 3 and you will stop the timer.
The mode is exited by long pressing key 3.

You can also set the autorun time manually by carefully reading the instructions.

When autostarting, the car starts and stalls

Typically, this symptom of a malfunction indicates problems with the immobilizer. In most car brands, the standard immobilizer allows you to start the engine. After starting, the engine runs for a few seconds, then stalls. When installing systems with auto start, in which the engine must be started without the presence of the driver in the vehicle interior (and the chip key, respectively), immobilizer bypassers are used.

Car alarms with auto start use the following methods to bypass the immobilizer:

key;
keyless.

1. The key crawler represents an additional transponder, which is installed discreetly in the vehicle interior. It represents an additional pumping loop into which a spare key or chip is installed. The transponder is inductively or electrically connected to the standard vehicle immobilizer pumping loop, which is installed in the area of the ignition switch.

If there are violations in the transponder circuit, or the chip key has left the search zone, the key crawler will not work. The engine will start but then stall.

2. A keyless immobilizer bypass is more reliable than a key one. Its operation is configured by programming modes when connecting the autostart system.

A software failure in the system can make changes to the operating algorithm, and the immobilizer system will begin to block engine operation. Operation can be restored by repeated reprogramming.

In some cars, such as BMW, the immobilizer does not allow the starter to turn if the engine is started unauthorized.

Thus, in these cars, if the autostart turns the starter, but the engine does not start, the immobilizer has nothing to do with it.

The car does not start from autostart, reasons not related to the immobilizer

The operation of autostart in car alarms is configured according to various parameters. For example, in Starline alarm systems, autostart can be performed:

by time;
after a certain period according to a timer;
by engine temperature;
on command from the key fob remote control.

The reason that the car does not start with Starline autostart may be due to a failure of the engine temperature sensor or a malfunction of the key fob. To eliminate the problem, it is necessary to monitor the parameters of temperature sensors and the performance of the key fob. In some cases, it is necessary to replace the battery in the LCD key fob and reprogram it.

The weak point in the automatic start of Sherkhan 5 alarms is the start based on temperature parameters and the voltage level in the on-board network. To accurately determine the reasons for the autostart failure, you can try using it to start the engine when the ignition key is in close proximity to the ignition switch.

In most cars, the chip is installed at the bottom of the key. It must be placed as close as possible to the rim of the ignition switch; it can be inserted into the lock without turning it.

Electrical problems

In a situation where the car stops starting from autostart, the problem may be in the electrical equipment.

The following may prevent the engine from starting:

1. Blocking via car alarm circuits. To block unauthorized engine starting, a break is used in the circuits of the main vehicle systems:

fuel pump;
ignition system;
fuel injection system;
power supply to the engine control unit;
automatic transmission lock.

In cars with automatic and manual transmissions, autostart can be disrupted for a simple reason: the shift lever is in a position that blocks the engine from starting.

To protect against unauthorized starting, many auto electricians block the operation of the fuel pump, ignition system, fuel injection, and engine control unit. The blocking relays may be faulty, preventing the engine from starting.

To monitor possible errors, you can perform computer diagnostics. It should show the errors accumulated in previous cycles. Diagnostic results can help determine the cause of startup failures.

2. CAN bus communication error. The CAN bus is designed for local communication between control units of various systems: engine, ABS, body. Many car alarms use this bus to communicate with vehicle systems, including during engine starting.

If communication via the CAN bus is disrupted, the car alarm becomes “blind”, unable to control standard modes and auto start.

The bus can be checked using a multimeter in resistance mode. The usual resistance of the operating bus on the connector side is several tens of ohms.

General characteristics

Instructions for possible malfunctions of the Magicar 5, 6 and 7 alarms. First, you need to familiarize yourself with the general requirements for installing this alarm. Magicar alarms can be used on cars with any type of engine. The control unit is located in the cabin, which provides higher protection against being disabled by intruders.

Depending on the settings, it can be used as an autostart system. The alarm can operate in a temperature range from -40°C to 85°C

. There is a requirement for on-board voltage, it must be at least 12 V. All installation and installation work must be carried out by experienced specialists in service centers.

Why doesn't the car start with the Scher-Khan Universe pager?

Anti-theft systems Sherkhan Universal 1, 2, 3 are equipped with voice control and remote control via GSM communication. To enable autorun, do the following.

Press the # button for a few seconds. In this case, the engine should be running and the parking brake should be engaged.
Remove the key from the ignition.
Arm the alarm and press # for two seconds. The car should start with the key fob.

But there are times when the car does not start from autostart. The starter turns, but the engine is silent. This does not depend on the brand of the car; it can happen with both imported cars (Ford Focus, Hyundai Solaris) and domestic ones. Robot or mechanical box. This may happen for the following reasons:

low battery charge;
low engine temperature in winter;
immobilizer malfunction preventing remote start;
problems with the electrical equipment of the car;
breakdown of the systems responsible for starting the engine.

If autostart fails, check whether the car starts with the key. If yes, then in this situation, reprogramming the autostart with a decrease in the startup frequency and an increase in temperature will help.

Problems with car electrical equipment

If the car has problems starting with a fully functioning Scher-Khan Magicar 5, then you need to check the condition of the electrical circuits responsible for supplying fuel and igniting the working mixture.

The defect occurs when fuses fail or moisture gets into the connectors.

To ensure operation, it is necessary to diagnose the vehicle, and then restore or replace damaged components of the electrical system.

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Malfunctions

The most common problem is sensor failure. This most often happens with devices located in the doors. Usually the cause is broken wires. Because of this, the alarm control unit detects the door as unlocked and begins to “voice.” You can identify the problem by the indicator on the remote control display. Inspect the wiring to the sensor in that door and replace the wire if necessary.

“Valet” mode may also be enabled

. In this case, it will be impossible to start the car. You need to try to disable the mode in the usual way. If it doesn’t work, you’ll have to change the entire signaling system.

Sometimes you can observe a complete reluctance of the alarm to work from the key fob. If the display does not light up or the low battery indicator is flashing, then most likely the problem is a low battery

. It needs to be replaced with a new one. The key fob settings may also be lost. In this case, you will have to reprogram it. To do this, it is better to contact specialists. They will be able to properly “train” the remote control. A more rare failure is the failure of the key fob antenna.

It is caused by displacement of the quartz element. It manifests itself as the inability to carry out any actions with the alarm using the remote control. If you have a second key fob, then simply check the operation of the alarm with it. If everything works, then the reason is the antenna. It is more difficult to check if there is no second remote control. In this case, you will have to call a technician from the service center. He will use special instruments to check the operation of the key fob.

If the alarm does not turn on at all, then it is likely due to lack of power. Check the wires

, supplying current to the alarm unit. It is likely that one of them is damaged. In this case, you can fix the problem yourself. Another sign of the same problem is a constantly running siren. This is due to the anti-theft protection against being turned off. When the terminals are removed from the battery, the protective mode is activated and the siren turns on. If the wires powering the unit break, it perceives the incident as an attempt at theft and turns on the siren.