How to turn off or turn on the sound on the Starline A91 (A93) alarm key fob

Modern security systems have long ceased to be simply security systems that protect a car from theft. Now they have a lot of additional functions, including autostart, turbo timer, car search using GPS, communication with emergency services, etc. The owner can also program the sound on the Starline alarm key fob to turn off or turn on the sound. This makes it easier to operate intuitively at night. But this function is activated differently in different system models. All aspects of this area are described in more detail in this article.

Setting up autorun

The second programming table for the Starline A93 car alarm is responsible for the parameters of remote and automatic starts.

This is where the method of selecting the implementation of program neutral occurs, on which successful autostart on cars with a manual gearbox depends.

This table also configures:

• turning off and on the start function - you can disable any automatic and remote starts by setting the value of function 1 to option 1. Then, no matter what icons are lit on the Starline a93 key fob, auto start will be disabled;
• transmission type - automatic or manual;
• how long will the car run during startup - 10, 20 or 30 minutes;
• engine type - gasoline or diesel;
• car with push button start or key;
• control of a running engine – pulses, voltage or charging;
• and other functions necessary for the correct execution of startup commands.

After entering the main menu, select SF and press long 3 until the key fob beeps and then short press 3.

Use buttons two and three to find the desired function.

Use button one to select the desired state of the selected function.

To return to the main screen, press 3 long and 3 short.

Basic malfunctions and solutions to the problem

1. The alarm does not pick up at 20 meters and does not go off. The reason why the car is not disarmed may be a bad signal. In this case, the car simply does not have feedback from the key fob, and accordingly, it does not perceive commands. In this case, you need to check the condition of the power supply element of the remote control, perhaps precisely because of the weak signal, and replace the battery if necessary. Additionally, you need to check the area for radio interference.
2. There are also options when the siren goes off spontaneously. The reason for this behavior is that the shock sensor is too sensitive. Both stages (impact and hacking) can be adjusted using a standard screwdriver, reaching the sensor itself (it has special controls).
3. Sometimes autostart with automatic transmission does not work on the car, and SP lights up on the key fob display. This means that the car tried to start the car four times, but the starter simply did not have enough force. It is recommended to start it manually or increase the duration of its operation. In this case, for autostart it is necessary that the car is in neutral and the parking brake lever is fully tightened.
4. If the alarm does not work, and additional software errors appear (the car starts and stalls, does not close the doors, etc.), then it is best to reset to factory settings. After this, most of the problems should disappear, but if they cannot be fixed, then it is better to take the car to a specialized service, where qualified specialists will sort out the issue and fix all the problems, perhaps there is a mass loose or there is a bad contact somewhere.

Author of the material: Borisov Maxim

Sources used:

• https://vidsyst.ru/signalizaciya/avtosignalizaciya/proizvoditeli-avtosignalizaciya/starlajn/nastrojka-brelka.html
• https://autotuning.expert/avtosignalizatsiya/kak-vklyuchit-zvuk-na-brelke-starline.html
• https://rus-avtomir.ru/beep/starline/vklyuchit-zvuk

Pros and cons of silent security

Before you put the Starline A91 in silent mode, you need to understand the advantages and disadvantages of the option.

Pros:

• Thanks to the silent mode of Starline A91, the car owner will have more time to react. The attacker may not even notice the alarm is going off.
• The absence of sound is a big plus when the car is parked near a residential building. In this case, you don’t have to worry about neighbors’ complaints if the security system accidentally triggers.
• The ability not to waste battery charge when the car is in the garage. In this case, you can enable the silent option, because regular blocking and informing the owner is enough.

Flaws:

1. If there is no sound signal, there is a danger that the attacker will continue the theft attempt. This is because silent mode does not attract attention. In this case, it’s better to add the Auto Immo function.
2. If the alarm system fails, the owner cannot always detect the breakdown in time.

Why did he disappear?

In some cases, it automatically switches to silent mode. This can happen for several reasons. Most often, the siren turns off due to a sharp decrease in the car battery voltage. To prevent complete discharge, the system automatically switches to silent mode.

If the sound disappears, the reason may be poor contacts or wear of individual elements of the system, for example:

• The limit switch going to the doors or trunk may wear out or rust;
• the control wire broke during operation;
• the shock sensor is not connected to the system;
• wires going to the main unit are disconnected, etc.

Often such problems arise in systems that have been in operation for several years. In this case, alarm diagnostics is required.

Less often, the siren is turned off as a result of accidentally pressing the buttons on the key fob. This can be understood by the icon on the screen in the form of a crossed out speaker.

The key fob may also be faulty. However, it does not display complete information about the condition of the car. To check the functionality of the device, the following steps are performed. Remove the battery and then put it back in place. At this time, all available icons light up on the screen for a few seconds. If the crossed out speaker and some other icons remain turned off on Starline A91, A93, etc., then the key fob is faulty.

In this case, it needs to be repaired.

In most cases, when the siren turns off, it is recommended to contact a service technician to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem.

What to do if Starline A91 is not disarmed

It happens that the Starline A91 car alarm is not disarmed - the car emits 4 sound and light signals, notifying that the command was executed incorrectly. Initially, you should check the feedback and analyze the condition of the power elements of the key fobs. The second step (if the problem remains) is to remove the connector from the antenna module and reconnect it.

Another way to solve the problem is to rewrite the remotes. The fact is that sometimes radio interference appears in the clear, interfering with the signal. And rewriting allows you to set them to a free frequency. To do this, turn off the ignition and then press the Valet service button seven times. After turning on the ignition, the siren will sound seven times, and the lights will blink seven times. Now on the remote control you press buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously until the car and key fob sound.

The operation can be repeated several times, binding different remote controls. The main thing is that the interval does not exceed five seconds. The binding mode is exited after the ignition is turned off. The car will inform you that the procedure has been successfully completed by blinking its lights three times.

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Dear Drayvovites, good afternoon! I ask for your advice - I took my duster to a car service center, they changed the timing belt and everything related to me, and at the same time removed the terminal from the battery. After this, the alarm began to work much quieter, i.e. when you arm/disarm the alarm the sound becomes barely audible, today I tried to open the door when the car was armed and the sound was such that it would only scare mosquitoes.

I am the second owner of the car, everything was installed before me. I didn't find anything on this topic in the instructions. Tell me where to look and in what direction to dig? The nearest Starline service center is in Moscow, I don’t want to waste my day off on this, maybe it’s a matter of 5 minutes?

***** Update from 03/10/2017 *****

I went to the service today and the problem turned out to be incredibly simple - when the timing belt, pump, etc. were changed. they added antifreeze, then pumped air out of the system and the valve flowed straight into the bell. At the service, everything was blown out, dried and everything worked as before.

Thanks to everyone who responded! In the future I’ll know where else to look, but hopefully I won’t have to))

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How to turn on sound

To turn on the sound on the old generation Starline alarm system, use only a combination of buttons. In this case, the course menu is no longer used. To activate the siren, you must press button 2 for several seconds until the key fob emits an audible warning. Then you need to press the same key. The alarm now works in sound mode again.

To activate the siren in Starline security systems of modern models (car alarms A 91, A93, etc.), you need to press key 1 for several seconds until you receive an alert in the form of a melody. Then a single short press on the same button turns on the Starline alarm sound mode.

After performing these actions, the icon in the form of a crossed out speaker becomes inactive.

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Equipment

The installation kit includes:

• keychain communicator equipped with a liquid crystal screen and a receiver-transmitter for two-way communication;
• auxiliary key fob that works only for signal transmission;
• a main unit including a control processor and a relay module;
• antenna module (with additional transmitter and temperature sensor);
• temperature sensor in the engine compartment;
• adjustable shock sensor;
• control diode;
• setting and service button with wiring;
• anti-robbery function control key;
• limit switch;
• set of connecting harnesses;
• technical documentation, including installation and configuration instructions.

The A9 alarm is supplied in a cardboard box, the components are placed in a foam backing that protects the parts from shock.

Photo gallery

The photo shows the type of components included in the alarm set.

General view of the delivery set

Set removed from the car

Additional control panel

Main keychain

A9 Specifications

The Starline Twage car alarm model has the following characteristics:

• operating frequency of the radio transmitter - 433.92 MHz;
• radius of signaling by communication key fob (with display) - 600 m;
• the range of reception by the pager of signals supplied by the head unit is 1200 m;
• operating distance of the auxiliary control panel - no more than 15 m;
• shock sensor design type - piezoelectric element;
• permissible operating temperature of the head unit is from minus 40 ºС to plus 85 ºС;
• voltage at the power terminals is not higher than 18 V and not lower than 9 V;
• the current taken by the alarm in standby mode is 0.25 mA.

The declared distances for sending and receiving signals are achieved only in open space. In urban areas and in the presence of interference, the reception distance is reduced several times.

The design of the circuit boards of the Tweige A9 head unit allows the operating current values ​​​​indicated in the table.