Functionality, installation and use of the Starline A61 alarm Dialogue with instructions for downloading

02/27/2022 1,664 Alarms

Author: Victor

The Starline A61 alarm system provides extensive functionality, including notification and feedback options. Thanks to them, the car owner can use the security system and learn about its status remotely.

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Specifications

Description of the main characteristics:

• sending data between them is carried out via radio channels operating at a frequency of 433.05–434.79 MHz;
• the range of action of the communicator when operating in signal transmission mode will be about 800 m;
• receiving signals from the control unit is possible within a radius of up to 2000 m;
• the number of radio channels used to transmit signals is 128, but data is sent over one or more;
• The range of the additional key fob is 15 m;
• the operation of protection zones is ensured by a shock and sensitivity sensor of the piezoelectric type;
• the use of the anti-theft system is allowed in the temperature range from –40 to +85 degrees;
• to power the security system, 9–18 volts of voltage will be required, so using an alarm system on heavy trucks with a 24-volt network is impossible;
• when the protection mode is turned on, the current consumption of the anti-theft system should be no more than 15 mA;
• when security is activated, the siren requires a power supply of no more than 2 A;
• at the output of the external power line to block the engine, the current level will be up to 200 mA;
• dialogue code technology is used to protect signals;
• The main communicator is powered from a single AAA class source rated at 1.5 V;
• The replacement key fob uses one 3V CR2450 battery.

The range of the Starline A61 alarm communicator depends on weather conditions and local developments.

The channel “Crossover 159” spoke briefly about the configuration, as well as the technical characteristics of the car alarm.

Excerpts from the Starline manual

Our review would not be complete if it did not include excerpts from the basic instructions. Included with the alarm you can find two books:

1. The operating instructions contain a table of basic settings, as well as a sequence that allows you to register key fobs;
2. The installation manual provides all the diagrams, as well as the missing algorithms: the method of programming the system and the method of resetting to the “factory settings”.

See what the settings table looks like:

All customizable options

This table is printed in each of the two manuals: operating and installation manuals.

Settings can be accessed by following certain steps. You will find their sequence in the installation instructions:

1. With the ignition turned off, press the Valet button 5 times;
2. The ignition is turned on, the siren sounds 5 times;
3. By pressing the Valet button, select one of the options;
4. To set a new value, press the corresponding key on the key fob.

There is nothing complicated here. The interval between steps should be less than 10 seconds.

The connection diagram of the main connector should also be considered:

Main signal connector A61

The instructions forgot to say the following: when connecting not one, but several wires to the “door input”, you need to use diodes. For a negative polarity input, the cathode will “look” towards the buttons. Be guided by logic: the current flows from plus to minus, that is, to “ground,” and the diode must pass this current.

The following is a video. The antenna unit is replaced, and the system responds to the key fobs supplied with it. The property in question facilitates hacking. The error has been fixed in new versions:

1. After connecting a new unit, the key fobs must be registered, even if they came with the antenna unit;
2. Key fobs used together with the signaling system are also prescribed when replacing the antenna unit.

There is no need to worry when installing the kit out of the box. Each key fob will be registered in the memory of all units – antenna and main. All that is required of the installer is to make the connection correctly.

Main features of the system

List of features of the Starline A61 car alarm:

• the presence of the “Turbo timer” function, intended for cars with diesel and turbocharged units;
• displaying the alarm status on the key fob display;
• the ability to change the sensitivity level of the shock controller;
• the presence of an option for silent activation of security, as well as setting the car to security without sound;
• automatic arming if the alarm is accidentally turned off;
• the ability to activate the protection mode on a car with the engine running;
• option to disable security without using a communicator;
• the presence of a central locking control function: using the remote control or from the ignition when the car is moving;
• the possibility of additional installation and use of a GSM module, which allows you to determine the coordinates of the vehicle;
• the presence of the “Comfort” option for keyless alarm control, as well as automatic closing of electric windows;
• the “Panic” function, which allows you to activate the car lights and siren to search for a car in the parking lot;
• the ability to remotely configure the operation of the communicator, as well as car alarm modes;
• the presence of the “Valet” function, with which you can control the security system in emergency mode;
• two-stage opening of door locks;
• The car owner is notified of problems in sound and vibration modes.

Advantages and disadvantages

The list of advantages and disadvantages is based on consumer reviews.

Let's start with the pros:

1. In this model, the developer has improved the software options. Now the pager display shows the function number and its description.
2. The developer has simplified the procedure for managing and setting up additional channels.
3. The use of a GSM module makes the Starline A61 car alarm a full-fledged security system. Moreover, the connection procedure can be performed by an inexperienced motorist. For connection, one plug with three contacts is used.
4. Reliable and effective machine protection. This is achieved through the use of more than fifty customizable options.
5. The Starline A61 signaling system can be made more reliable. Installation of additional motor blockers and sensors is allowed. You can install a special Starline L10 device designed to remotely close the hood.
6. The anti-theft complex is fully compatible with engine starting systems operating from the Start/Stop button.
7. Large range of action. Reviews show that even in places where interference prevents impulses from being transmitted to other alarms, the Starline A61 model works without interruption.
8. Ease of use. The procedure for managing and configuring the security system can be implemented independently.
9. Affordable price for most consumers.

Now the cons:

1. Some users note that the alarm goes off for no reason. This problem may be caused by the sensitivity controller not being configured correctly. Usually after adjustment you can get rid of it.
2. The key fob turns on the security mode for no reason. If the pager is installed in the remote control, after you put it in your pocket, it may accidentally go off and turn security mode on or off. Therefore, we recommend using the keychain without a case.
3. The batteries in the remote control run out quickly. But if you use the pager only to activate and deactivate the security mode, the battery will last a long time. Rapid battery discharge is usually caused by the fact that the car owner often configures system functions remotely. When sending and receiving signals, the remote control's battery will deplete sooner.

Disadvantages in the operation of the complex are usually noted by users who made mistakes when installing and configuring the “alarm”.

Equipment

Scope of delivery of the Starline A61 alarm system:

• service manual for the use and connection of the security system with diagrams;
• a control communicator equipped with buttons and a display, which makes it possible to use two-way communication with the car;
• battery for installation in the main key fob;
• a spare communicator that does not have a feedback option and a display;
• microprocessor module for controlling the security system;
• antenna adapter to which a wire with a connector is connected;
• two-level shock sensor with cable and connector;
• double-sided tape for attaching the antenna module to the windshield;
• case for the main key fob;
• a limit switch designed for installation on the hood or tailgate;
• emergency mode entry button;
• LED to determine system status;
• power cable with 16-pin block;
• a set of wires to block the engine during illegal starting, as well as connection to the standard central locking system.

To ensure complete protection, the owner of the Starline A61 alarm system needs to additionally purchase a siren and limit switches for doors.

The Access Auto channel talked about the configuration of the anti-theft system.

Owner reviews about the operation of the Starline A61 alarm system

During operation, the alarm system shows both its strengths and weaknesses. More information about the operating features of this system can be found in the reviews of motorists. Information taken from the sites starline.in.ua, https://www.manualsdir.ru/, https://www.arkanplus.ru/

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How to install correctly?

During installation, it is necessary to take into account the design features of the vehicle provided by the automaker. Before starting installation, you must turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment, and also disconnect the battery. This will prevent possible short circuits in the system and failure of devices.

Recommendations for placement and installation

The arrangement of elements should be like this:

1. The microprocessor module is installed hidden in the car interior; it is advisable to place it under the instrument cluster. The unit is placed with the connector with the wires facing down to prevent water droplets from dripping into the device. Self-tapping screws or plastic ties are used to secure the module. The block must be secured as much as possible to prevent it from moving when exposed to vibrations while driving.
2. The antenna adapter is installed on the windshield, in the upper or lower corner. There must be at least 50 mm between the transceiver and metal parts. The working surface of the glass is first cleaned.
3. The siren is installed in a hidden place in the engine compartment. There should be no sources of elevated temperatures near the device. The horn is directed downward to prevent moisture from accumulating inside. The wires must be laid so that they do not touch moving parts of the body.
4. The sensitivity and impact controller is installed inside the car. During installation, it is necessary to ensure free access to the device controls. It is advisable to place the controller in the central part of the body.
5. The alarm status LED light is installed in a visible place on the console. The wire from the LED to the control unit is laid under the plastic lining of the interior. You need to make sure that the diode cable is not pinched.
6. The installation of the emergency key is carried out covertly. During installation, it must be taken into account that the consumer must have free access to the button when he is in the driver's seat.
7. Limit switches are installed on the hood, trunk and doors. For installation, special technological holes provided in the body are used. If there are none, you will have to use a drill. The cables from the limit switches are laid under the door trim.

Connection diagrams with symbols

Diagrams will help you connect the device correctly. If the wire length is not enough, then soldering must be used to extend it. The twisting method cannot be used, since it is the most unreliable. The joints will need to be insulated using special tape or heat shrink tubing.

General scheme

Features of connecting the microprocessor module:

• the antenna adapter is connected using a five-pin block and the wire included in the delivery kit;
• The LED is connected via a two-pin plug;
• To connect the service key, a two-pin block is used.

General connection diagram

Main 16-pin connector

The order of connecting the block:

1. The red contact is the positive power supply. It must be connected directly to the battery, the electrical circuit must be protected with a fuse. Its value is indicated in the service manual.
2. The black contact represents negative or ground. To ensure the alarm is grounded, it is connected to the vehicle body.
3. The yellow contact is connected to terminal 15/1 on the switch. When the ignition is activated, a 12-volt voltage should appear on it.
4. Outputs of yellow-green and black-green colors are intended for connection to lighting devices of side headlights or turning lights.
5. The gray contact is used as a positive siren control input.
6. The red/blue wire is designed to connect to door lock limit switches. When they open, a short circuit to +12 V should occur here.
7. The black and blue contact is intended for connection to push-button switches. But when the door locks are opened, there should be a short circuit to ground.
8. The gray-orange contact is used to connect to the “limit switch” mounted on the hood. When it opens, there should be a short circuit to the body.
9. The white-orange contact is intended for connection to the tailgate limit switch. When it opens, there should be a short to ground.
10. The black and yellow output is used as a negative contact for the first additional channel. The duration of the signal is regulated by the user; it can range from one to sixty seconds. The channel can be used to control the tailgate opening solenoid or additional devices. When making the connection, you must use another relay.
11. The red-yellow contact is used as the negative output of the second additional channel. The signal length is user configurable. You can configure the output for two-step opening of door locks or control of additional devices. The connection is made using a relay.
12. The white-yellow contact is the negative output of the third channel. The duration of the signals is regulated by the user, making settings depending on the period of operation of the turbo timer. It is permissible to use a channel to support 12-volt voltage at output 15/1 of the ignition switch. The electrical circuit must be protected by the relay.
13. The blue contact is used as the negative output of the fourth additional channel. You can configure it to activate the interior lighting or control the power windows. The electrical circuit must be protected with an additional relay.
14. The red-black contact element is used as the negative output of the power unit blocking. The car owner must program the normally open and closed relay contacts.
15. The orange-violet contact is used as a negative output for monitoring the state of the handbrake lever or pedal.

16-pin alarm connector diagram

Sensor connectors

Features of connecting controllers:

1. The sensitivity sensor must be connected to the microprocessor module using a four-pin block and the corresponding wire. The ground potential is supplied to the controller synchronously with the formation of a pulse on the red-black cable of the security system. To change the sensitivity parameter, special holes are used on the device body.
2. The two-level additional controller connects to a four-pin block. For connection, use the wires that are included in the package. The ground potential arrives at the controller simultaneously with the appearance of a pulse on the red-black Starline cable.

Sensor connection diagram

Connecting alarm circuits

Features of connecting electrical circuits of the security complex:

1. To connect the built-in engine blocking, you need to break one of the start lines of the power unit. At the break point, connect 2 of the 3 switching contact elements of the built-in blocking relay. For this, thick white-blue and blue cables are used.
2. To connect the external blocking of the power unit, break one of the standard engine power lines. An additional relay must be connected to the break point.
3. The fourth channel is used to connect the low beam system. The contacts of the blue wire must be connected to the relay and 12-volt power.

Central locking system

The Starline A61 system is equipped with a built-in relay designed to control the standard central locking. Its contact elements are connected to a six-pin block.

Wiring diagram for connecting the alarm to the central locking

Engine lock

The Starline A61 Dialog alarm system is not equipped with an autostart module. But it has a power relay, the contacts of which are connected to one of the power circuits. This is how blocking is implemented.

Built-in blocking relay

Most often, by the way, the fuel pump is blocked. An electric fuel pump is an attribute of all engines with an injector.

By default, the processor is configured to use two contacts - common and normally closed (NC). These two contacts are included in the open circuit. There are reviews that say that using another option would be undesirable. It is better to leave the normally open contact free.

An external blocking relay is also connected to the car alarm unit. In this case the following scheme is implemented:

Additional blocking relay

The picture above is taken from the basic instructions. As you can see, normally closed contacts are used here again, and terminal “87” remains free.

Having connected normally open relay contacts to the circuit, be prepared for the following: even if you perform the programming correctly, problems may arise during operation. The statement is true for various Starline signaling devices, including the A61 model. Perhaps in fourth generation systems, such as E61, the problem is completely solved. But it is better to follow the basic diagram without connecting pin “87”.

Officially, each of the connection options is acceptable: with normally closed and normally open contacts. In the second case, resistance to hacking increases, but reliability decreases. The basis of the last statement is reviews.

Operating instructions StarLine A61 Dialog

Before using the Starline A61 alarm system, the user must install a working battery in the communicator. You need to open the back cover of the device. Insert the power supply into the free compartment, taking into account the polarity.

Key fobs

The remote control must be linked to the car alarm in this way:

1. When the security mode is turned off and the ignition is off, the emergency button “clicks” once. The key is then turned in the lock to turn on the engine.
2. Seven siren beeps will indicate successful entry into the communicator binding and programming menu.
3. Then press buttons 2 and 3 on the communicator. These keys must be held until one siren signal is played. If the binding is successful, the communicator will emit a melody.
4. The previous paragraph is repeated for each device. The consumer can link up to 4 communicators to the microprocessor module.
5. After programming, you must leave the connection mode. A successful exit from the menu will be indicated by five headlight signals.

Meaning of indicators and buttons

Description of the keys:

1. First. Used to activate security with or without sound. Activation of protection is carried out by a single press or sequentially. This button is also used to turn on or off the shock sensor by levels; to do this, you need to press it twice. When the ignition is activated, the key allows you to lock the doors.
2. The second is designed to disable the security function with or without sound. Pressing, accordingly, must be single or sequential. If you “click” the button twice, this will lead to activation or disabling of the action levels of additional sensors. Briefly pressing the second button with the engine running will unlock the doors. Double click is used to deactivate the Anti-Robbery function.
3. Third. Serves to monitor the status of the anti-theft system. If you press the button once, the key fob display will display information about the temperature level in the cabin. By double-clicking, the consumer enables the option to search for a car in the parking lot. This key is used to turn on the engine lock, turbo timer, security, and the “Anti-robbery” function. With its help, you can configure the settings for the timer, alarm clock and current time.
4. Simultaneously pressing buttons 1 and 2 will enable the “Anti-robbery” and “Panic” functions, but the “clicks” must be long. The first option is activated when the ignition is on, and the second - when it is off.
5. A short simultaneous “click” on buttons 1 and 3 will activate the communicator key lock. To disable this option, use elements numbered 2 and 3.
6. If you press first the first and then the third button, the protection mode is activated when the engine is running.
7. By successively pressing keys 3 and 1, the option to configure additional channel 1 will turn on.

Labels of buttons on the main and additional remote controls

Description of indicators on the key fob:

• 1 — “Anti-robbery” option icon;
• 2 — two-stage disabling of motor blocking;
• 3 — silent car protection is enabled or disabled;
• 4 — emergency service mode;
• 5 — “Turbo timer” option;
• 6 — indicator of automatic activation of car protection;
• 7 — power unit blocking is activated or disabled;
• 8 — key fob key lock is enabled;
• 9 — charge indicator of the power supply in the remote control;
• 10 — car protection zone indicator;
• 11 — the additional pressure change controller was activated;
• 12 — icon of a running car engine;
• 13 — the “Anti-robbery” option is activated;
• 14 — the Starline module for determining the vehicle’s coordinates is turned on, connected additionally;
• 15 — the luggage compartment of the car is open;
• 16 — vehicle ignition is activated;
• 17 - current time;
• 18 — countdown timer activated;
• 19 — the “Alarm clock” option is enabled;
• 20 - indication of the transmission of commands to control the alarm (if the icon is not lit, this indicates a lack of feedback);
• 21 - door locks are locked or open;
• 22 — vehicle security mode is activated without sound and alarm signals;
• 23 — the handbrake lever is not raised or the pedal is depressed;
• 24 — the optionally installed tilt controller has been activated;
• 25 — user authorization by password is enabled (the PIN code can be one-, two-, or three-digit).

Indication of symbols on the remote control screen

Setting up remote control functions

To change parameters, perform the following steps:

1. Button 3 is used to set the time, pressed and held. You must hold down the key until the communicator emits signals and the siren goes off. To set the minutes, you need to press the third button again. Use keys 1 and 2 to decrease or increase values.
2. After pressing the third button again, you go to the alarm clock settings menu. Keys 1 and 2 increase and decrease clock parameters. After the next “click” the minutes are adjusted. Using key 3, you enter the menu for activating or disabling this function. To change parameters, use buttons 1 and 2.
3. The timer value is adjusted by briefly “clicking” on the third key. Pressing the first and second buttons changes the minutes parameters, increasing and decreasing respectively. To activate or deactivate an option, press the third key.

Programming security and service functions

Features of setting up the main system options:

1. The alarm mode is switched off briefly when the siren is on, and the second button is pressed. The alarm will sound three times, and the side lights of the car will also blink. The controller zones that triggered the alarm will be displayed on the communicator display.
2. The engine is blocked automatically. To disable this option, you can use the second key fob button or the “enter emergency mode” service key. When performing the task, the ignition must be turned off.
3. The third key of the communicator is responsible for setting the immobilizer. It is pressed and held until the key fob emits two beeps: one long, the second short. When the cursor mode is turned on on the communicator display, you need to move the indicator to the position of the “Immo” icon using the third button. After selection, the first key is pressed. The vehicle's side lights will blink once and the engine lock indicator will appear on the screen.
4. The second key helps to disable the “Anti-robbery” option. After pressing, the siren will be deactivated and the LED indicator will begin to blink. To turn off the security mode, press button 2 again.
5. To activate the “Turbo timer” option, you need to lift the parking brake lever. When the diode indicator starts to light without interruption, within thirty seconds you need to remove the key from the lock and leave the car. All doors are locked, the first key is pressed on the communicator.
6. To temporarily disable the sensitivity controller, button 1 of the key fob is “clicked” twice. The first sensor will turn off with warning signals. To deactivate both levels of the controller, press the same remote button again. The device is reactivated using key 1.
7. To temporarily disable the first level of all additional controllers, you must double-click the second button on the communicator. The sensors are deactivated by briefly double-clicking on key 2. The controllers are re-enabled by pressing the second button.

User Vladimir Gorokhov showed how the option to open the luggage compartment works on a car in which the Starline A61 system is installed.

Setting up autorun

The Starline A61 Dialog signaling model does not provide an automatic engine start function, however, the consumer has the opportunity to install an additional control module. To do this, you need to connect an external unit from the manufacturer Starline to the alarm system. The option will be controlled using your phone.

List of commands:

• 20 - stopping the car engine;
• 21 — remote engine start;
• 26 - starting the power unit and interrupting further connection with the security system.

Option "Turbo timer"

Let us immediately note that the Starline A61 alarm system can only be a semi-automatic timer. That is, during operation, the handbrake is first activated, and then the key is turned to the OFF (ACC) mark. If the sequence is broken, the timer does not work - the ignition is turned off when the key is turned immediately.

Two types of ignition switches

The duration of the turbo timer is configured programmatically. The default minimum is one minute.

We will assume that the owner is satisfied with the considered mode of operation. All that remains is to make all connections correctly. During installation the following errors are usually made:

1. To support the ignition they are trying to use the built-in relay.
2. The control wire is connected to the micro button of the brake pedal. In principle, this option is acceptable, but it is better to use handbrake control. By the way, the instructions provide both options (see diagram).
3. The Starline A61 Dialog alarm system can be considered an entry-level system. But there is no need to connect the control cord directly to ground - the processor will understand that they are trying to deceive it, and the timer will not be activated.

The correct option is shown on the left:

Pedal or handbrake control

And the support relay should be connected like this:

Turn on external relay, turbo timer

There may be several relays themselves, but the total current flowing through the windings should not exceed 200 mA. Finally, for the timer to start running, option 16 is assigned a new value of 4.

Advantages and disadvantages of alarms

Advantages of the Starline A61 Dialog system:

• resistance of the control unit to electronic hacking (it is almost impossible to intercept a signal using a code grabber or scanner);
• quiet operation of the microprocessor module (thanks to this, an attacker will not be able to detect the control unit by noise);
• long range (this parameter is affected by local developments, but the operating range still remains high);
• efficient operation in urban environments;
• the case is made of high-strength material, so the likelihood of damage due to a fall is minimal;
• the presence of backlight greatly simplifies the use and setup of the alarm system in the dark;
• An intuitive menu in the remote control allows you to quickly and easily configure basic alarm parameters;
• the ability to monitor vehicle coordinates from a mobile device running Android or iOS operating systems;
• compliance with weather conditions typical for Russia and neighboring countries.

The list of shortcomings is compiled in accordance with consumer reviews:

• there is no auto-start function, although all modern alarm systems from other manufacturers have it;
• rapid discharge of the power supply in the communicator, which is why car enthusiasts will have to periodically change the batteries.

Batteries are quickly discharged when setting up the security system.

Improvement of built-in relays

Central locking is a standard feature on modern cars. There is a central locking control unit, but the alarm system does not need to be connected to it. But then, to control the locks remotely, you will have to use the car’s standard key fob. To combine the central locking system with the signaling, one or two low-current wires are connected to it. But this connection option is not always implemented, that is, not on all cars.

Basic actuator connection option

The problem is solved by installing an additional actuator.

An additional actuator is mounted in the driver's door. Its operation emulates pressing the “dog”. As you can see, everything looks reliable and simple.

Many people decide to make a radical modification: you can connect not one, but all standard actuators to the connector shown in the diagram. The role of the control module then passes to the car alarm. The Starline A61 Dialog model does not meet these goals well - there is no control input that monitors the position of the “dog”. In general, control is carried out only from the key fob. And the main block itself is modified as follows:

Main module printed circuit board

The tracks leading to the power contacts of the relay were cleaned and soldered.

The diagram shown above is copied from the installation instructions. After modification, the fuse rating can be increased to 20 A.

Photo gallery

Photo of the Starline A61 security complex:

A61 system components

Control module

Transceiver block

Connection diagram A61

For an experienced car enthusiast, the A61 car alarm connection diagram is quite simple. It allows you to install the system and connect additional modules yourself.

Video

User Alexey Avtoelektrik showed the operation of the security system installed on a Mazda 6 car.

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How to attach a key fob to a Starline A61 alarm system

Any configuration of car alarm control panels is impossible without first linking the communicator to the security system memory. This allows Dialog encryption technology to further protect the car from code grabbers and other hackers.

• the car's ignition is turned off;
• find the Valet service key and press it five times;
• insert the key back into the lock and turn on the ignition, then wait for five sound signals from the standard siren and remote control;
• To connect the key fob, press the first and second buttons on it simultaneously, and then wait for a melodic confirmation sound.

All other keychains are tied in the same way, repeating the last step of the procedure. But between each connection there should be no more than five seconds, otherwise everything will have to be repeated again. As in the situation if the communicator has become untied.

After the new key fob is attached, you need to exit the memorization mode. Why turn off the ignition and wait for five flashes of the side headlights, confirming the successful completion of the binding.

How to register the Starline A61 key fob yourself

Self-programming the remote control allows you to activate the system functions provided by the manufacturer. Such functions, in particular, include turning on the turbo timer, controlling the sound of the siren, and controlling the dimming time of the headlights.

To program the key fob for a particular function, you must use codes that can be found in the user manual. But first of all, it is necessary to register the control panel in the memory of the anti-theft system. Register both the main and the spare device by pressing the Valet service key five times with the ignition off and wait for the five-time light and sound signal after the ignition is turned on.

After binding, they begin recording functions in the key fob’s memory. In the case of a remote control without an LCD display and without feedback, only a few basic security options are configured. To activate a particular feature, press the Valet button the required number of times, checking the table of codes in the user manual. The number of each programmed function will be displayed on the screen of the main communicator. Navigation between them is carried out by pressing keys of different durations. After each successful action, a signal should sound.

You can learn programming, including without the Valet button, by watching useful videos.

Error protection - built-in

Let’s say the service mode was activated, you were convinced of this, but then you couldn’t write anything into the alarm memory. Then, the set of key fobs, the information about which the alarm “remembers,” will remain the same. It will not “reset to zero”, as many people think. Well, otherwise, the inept actions of the operator would lead to the loss of any connection with the car.

The service mode, which is activated by pressing the Valet button 7 times, also allows you to record digital relay codes.

Actually, for the first 5 seconds the signaling “does not know” what exactly will be registered: new key fobs or relays. And the 5-second interval itself is critical - when it expires, the system returns to normal mode. From here, by the way, we can conclude: when repeating step “3” (see “Sequence of actions ...”), you do not need to wait too long.

Starline's error protection is maximum. In addition to the service mode, there is also a programming mode. But you can only use it intentionally: press Valet 5 times and turn on the ignition. The number “5” is different from “7”, so any unforeseen consequences are excluded.

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.