Pandora keychain instructions: Pandora Alarm

Installing an alarm on any car does not always make life easier for the car owner.
Sometimes, for various reasons, it does not work correctly or completely stops responding to the actions and commands of the owner. The manufacturer cannot be solely blamed for this, since one of the common reasons for the alarm to not work correctly is the lack of experience in using the selected system or incorrect actions during its operation.

However, you will have to deal with the issue of malfunctions in the operation of the security alarm yourself or with the help of the service department that installed it.

Pandora disabling tag

The Pandora alarm system contains: an application on a smartphone, key fobs, a tag, a relay with digital coding, which complicates the search for the central unit and its removal. The main difference between Pandora dxl 3000, 3500, 5000 series and alarm systems such as Starline and Sherkhan is the presence of a radio relay. The radio relay provides two-level identification of the owner (in addition to the alarm key fob, an immobilizer tag is also used), and significantly complicates the life of car thieves.

Since the Pandora radio relay housing is well protected from moisture, it is often placed under the hood, further complicating unauthorized entry. To control Pandora, you can download an application to your smartphone that allows you to start the car from a fairly large distance. In an emergency, there is an emergency way to disable the immobilizer tag, for example, if you have lost the tag, or if there is no tag within the system’s coverage area, you must have the Pandora application in your smartphone, a service code, and of course, find the emergency shutdown Valet button.

Attention - first - check the battery supply voltage in the Pandora tag, or change the power supply.

If the application installed on your smartphone shows that the Pandora radio tag is not within range, you can try to disable the tag using the application and a service card with a PIN code; you will also need the Valet service button for this.

Why is this function needed and how to use it

Imagine a situation: you went somewhere, for example, to a store, and after leaving you do not find your car in the parking lot. The situation is quite standard even for cars equipped with alarms. For a long time, car thieves have learned to decode radio alarm codes and open them remotely. Previously, you and your car would most likely have said goodbye forever. But today, owners of Pandora alarm systems can immediately block the engine of their car. To do this, you just need to call from your mobile phone and follow the procedure described in the previous section.

What do you think 99% of hijackers will do? In my opinion, they will immediately leave the car and try to hide. All you have to do is find your car and unlock the engine and drive it further.

What to do if the alarm does not respond to the key fob

After installing the Pandora alarm, you must first of all study the instructions for its operation and follow them exactly. In this case, it will be possible to exclude the owner’s fault from the list of reasons for the fact that she does not open the car doors or has stopped responding to any requests altogether.

If Pandora does not respond to the key fob, you need to find out the reason. Among the most common reasons are registration errors:

The key fob is turned off. You need to make sure it is turned on. To do this, you need to find the “F” symbol on the key fob and press and hold it for several seconds. Initially, the key fob is in a sleeping state; pressing this button will wake it up from this state, which it will inform the driver about with the appropriate melody. Before it sounds, several single-type beeps must sound;
The settings of the service button, which is indicated by the number “1,” have not been saved. After each key fob is registered, you must click on this number. If this is not done, the system will not be able to save the settings that have been entered into its memory;
After entering the settings into memory and before checking the operation of the key fob, the ignition was not turned on and off. After all the settings have been made, you must turn the ignition on and off.

If you follow these simple conditions, you can eliminate any conflict situations that arise between the key fob and the system it controls and unlock the alarm without any problems.

It is often impossible to turn off Pandora with the key fob because it is put into a passive state after replacing the batteries in it, since this procedure is sometimes stressful for the key fob. The key fob can turn off unnoticed by the owner if accidentally pressed in a pocket. In any case, you need to press the “F” button and hold it for at least three seconds.

Setting up autorun from the remote control

Your car is equipped with a Pandora security system (R387, D-078, 463, 030, 077, 073, 010, 074, 468, 020, DXL-705, 707, 1870, 2500, 3000, 3300, 2100) with auto start, but you don't know how to turn it on. Let's figure out this process together.

The display screen displays the following engine auto start indicators:

the “Fan Blades” symbol is flashing – preparing to start the engine;
pictogram “Fan blades are rotating” - the car is running;
The inscription “START” is displayed when autostart is turned on by temperature, by time, when autostart is turned on for periodic warming up of the machine.

To start the engine from the remote control.

Set the vehicle to security. The car autostart icon should be displayed on the screen.
Briefly press button 1. The engine should start.
To turn off the car, press button 2.

Next, let's look at how to configure the engine to start automatically at a set time:

Make sure the "Fan Blades" symbol is turned on on the screen.
Press key 2 to enter programming mode.
Press button 3 to select the parameter you want to change.
Button 1 – turn on the daily timer, 2 – turn it off.
The dial symbol will start blinking. Key 1 sets the hours, button 2 sets the minutes. Each press increases the value.

We have a photo of Panteras 3 4 button alarm key fobs.

How to disable alarm systems from various companies yourself

A wide range of anti-theft systems does not allow adhering to a universal method of emergency alarm shutdown.

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The fact is that almost each of them has characteristic features unique to it. Let's look at methods for deactivating car security systems presented by popular brands in Russia.

Starline

If we are dealing with the Staline alarm system, we should adhere to the following sequence of actions:

enter the cabin and take the driver’s seat;
turn the key to the “KZ” position;
after no more than 6 seconds, press the service button;
hold the button in the on position until the beep sounds;
return the key to its original position;
alarm is disabled.

Alligator

This predator is not at all as rebellious as it might seem at first glance. To tame it, just repeat the following combination of actions:

open the door with the key;
sit in the driver's seat;
close the short circuit;
enter the code number using the service button.

Upon completion of the above activities, the Alligator will stop making heartbreaking sounds and will allow you to start the car.

Tomahawk

Dealing with the Tomahawk is also quite easy. To do this, you need to get into the car, turn on the ignition and press the emergency button 4 times. You need to do it within 20 seconds, otherwise these actions will lead to nothing.

Sheriff

With the Sheriff, things are a little different. Depending on the type of this anti-theft system, emergency shutdown methods vary somewhat.

In most cases, in order to deactivate the alarm, it is enough to turn on the ignition and press the emergency button. After turning off the ignition, the system, as a rule, no longer shows signs of life.

Pandora

In the case of Pandora, there is no way to do without using a security code. Step-by-step instructions assume:

car opening;
circuit closure “short circuit”;
entering the first digital cipher value;
turning off and turning on the ignition again;
enter the next number.

The above procedure must be repeated 4 times (4-digit code). Under favorable circumstances, after entering the last character and turning off the ignition, the system should turn off.

Sherkhan

This type of alarm has its own algorithm of actions. It involves the following steps:

entry into the vehicle;
closing of the ignition circuit within no more than 3 seconds after opening the door.

If everything went according to plan, the moment you turn on the ignition, the emergency siren should turn off. At this time, the vehicle's hazard warning lights should come on. The presence of these signs indicates that the starter interlock system is disabled, and you can start the car and start driving.

Panther

To tame this predator, it is enough to repeat all the above steps. Similar measures are appropriate to use in the case of the CL-600 model.

All lucky owners of the CLK-450 version will have to resort to the procedure of entering a security code by pressing the treasured Valet button. This action is performed with the ignition on. The entry of each character anticipates the opening and closing of the ignition circuit with the key.

Mongoose

The presence of such an anti-theft system requires a slightly different approach to implement an emergency shutdown strategy. Namely:

open the car and sit in the driver's seat;
close the short circuit;
enter the first digital character of the PIN code using the Valet button;
turn off and turn on the ignition again;
lead the second numeric character;
return the key to its original position;
the system is deactivated.

Centurion

The centurion will not be so impregnable if you use the following technique:

get inside the cabin;
turn the key to the “KZ” position;
enter the first digit of the security code;
turn off the ignition and turn it on again;
enter the next cipher digit;
repeat the procedure until the cipher is completely entered.

Stalker

Stalker has a lot in common with Centurion in this regard. The sequence of operations completely coincides with the predecessor algorithm. However, there are often cases when, when installing Stalker, an emergency button is not provided.

In this case, to deactivate the system, you will need to remove the locking relay under the dashboard.

Video - emergency shutdown of Pandora alarm (tag, jack)

If you are too lazy to read, you can watch detailed instructions for emergency shutdown of the Pandora tag in the Youtube video by user Electronic_40 below:

The Pandora alarm system stops working correctly and requires an emergency shutdown if:

the key fob or radio tag is out of order;
settings have been violated;
one of the sensors is broken;
electrical equipment is faulty;
There were problems with the wiring.

As a result:

Pandora alarm does not work when commanded by the key fob;
interference is created with vehicles that are nearby;
doors do not open;
The immobilizer blocks the engine.

Call us also if you want to disable Pandora dxl 3000 / 3500 / 5000

In the absence of knowledge regarding the design of the system and experience, it is problematic to disable Pandora . If you act ineptly, you can worsen the alarm situation. Call us, we will arrange for an auto electrician to come out to disconnect Pandora. Our technician will set up or disable the alarm. Any of our services are paid for after the work is completed.

What can you do before calling a specialist?

Most often, you can troubleshoot your Pandora key fob yourself. When checking, it turns out that the driver forgot to turn it on after installing the system or replacing batteries, accidentally pressing it while in his pocket. For the alarm to start working, just find “F”, then press it and hold it for a few seconds.

If the settings of the “1” button are lost, you just need to press it. When checking the engine after installing the alarm, be sure to turn the ignition on/off. After these manipulations, the system begins to respond to commands from the key fob.

When blocking doors with Pandora you should:

check the condition of the battery (if it is dead, the unit may light up);
take it out and put it back in;
turn off/on the key fob (eliminate freezing);

check the condition of the contact between the module and the RF wire (it often comes off);
open the doors with a spare key fob.

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Tips and tricks

If attempts to remove engine locks and start the engine are unsuccessful, then there is a high probability of a serious malfunction or failure of individual alarm elements. The result is random activation of engine locks, which cannot be disabled using standard methods. The faulty car must be taken to a service station, as removing the lock will require professional intervention.

The specified delivery can be carried out by tow truck. Another affordable way is to call an auto electrician who works on-site. Note that the final costs of paying for the service of on-site engine unlocking, disabling the car alarm, emergency opening of locks, etc. often turn out to be less than delivering the car to a service center by tow truck and paying for repairs at a technical center.

The Pandora alarm system is produced in Russia, in the city of Kaluga at the Experimental Instrument Making Plant. Despite this, this car alarm is the most modern, having all the advanced functions that the world's best analogues have.

One of the features of this security system is the engine blocking function. What is this function and how does it work?

What to do if the alarm does not open the doors

If the key fob is on, but there is no reaction from the system, you need to:

check if the battery is dead, it may not be completely dead, the unit lights up, but the residual voltage is still not enough to transmit a signal;
reboot the key fob - it happens that it simply “freezes”, like a computer. You just need to turn it off and on.
Remove the battery for a few minutes, if the device just “goes wrong”, after installing it, the key fob will resume operation;
check the receiving base; it happens that the contact between the RF wire and the receiving module attached to the windshield comes loose;
use a spare key fob to check the operation of the alarm. If it works, the door opens, you need to re-register the main one, the settings may have been lost;
if the spare key fob does not work, you need to turn off the alarm without the key fob, then check whether the battery is discharged and go to the installer at the station.