Let's try to consider such an issue as the interchangeability of Starline alarm key fobs. The following situation is not uncommon: the owner buys a new key fob that matches the shape and color (blue/black), and then it turns out that this key fob cannot be registered in the signaling system. Roughly speaking, not all keychains are compatible with each other, even if they are produced by Starline and look the same. We will try to understand these subtleties now. Readers may have additional information. Then, it is recommended to leave a review in the “comments” section.
Types of Starline alarm key fobs
It is known that in reality there are main keychains and additional ones. The main one, as you can easily see, is always equipped with a display. Some key fobs use feedback, but not all:
- The main key fob (for any signaling) is always equipped with a feedback module;
- Additional ones (if they have 2 buttons) – too.
But additional key fobs with 3 or 4 buttons are never equipped with a feedback module. For clarity, here is an image of these devices:
No one will buy a keychain that differs in shape from the one used normally. And yet, mistakes in selection are not excluded.
Let's say the new acquisition turned out to be unsuitable (you came to exactly this conclusion). Then check if the new battery is actually being used. Often communication with the alarm is not established not because of incompatibility, but because the battery is low. This advice is trivial, but often neglected.
Instructions for setting the car in security mode with auto start:
- Upon arrival at the desired point, you must stop, do not turn off the engine, and do not turn off the ignition.
- Switch off the gear (put the gearshift knob in neutral mode).
- Apply the parking brake (pull the handbrake).
- Press button 1 on the key fob and hold it for 3 seconds until a sound signal appears. After the sound signal, only 30 seconds are allotted for the remaining steps.
- Turn the key and remove it. At the same time, the engine remains running.
- Make sure all doors, trunk and hood are closed.
After closing the last door, hood or trunk, the engine will stop working and the security mode will be activated on the car.
List of compatible Starline key fobs
It is better to purchase a key fob made by Starline and suitable for the alarm system used. But it is not always possible to fulfill this requirement. Objective reasons may be:
- The alarm has been discontinued;
- Sellers in your region do not carry one of the Starline alarm models (and key fobs for it);
- An unlikely option - they offer only non-original products, the user is not happy with this, but there is an opportunity to buy the original from another signaling system.
What is better to buy, let the user decide. We, in turn, provide information about compatibility (data taken from the official website).
Compatibility of Starline alarm key fobs
There should have been some kind of list containing in each line models that were compatible with each other. But in reality, everything is somewhat more complicated. Please note the following: BX signals and BX Dialog are not the same thing (substitute a number for X).
All “Dialogue” keychains, main and additional, are equipped with feedback. We hope everything is clear here.
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In this article we will tell you how to choose a key fob for a car alarm. Search for a model, search for a car alarm model by serial number, how to determine the manufacturer of a car alarm, search for a car alarm model using a photo of a key fob. For Starlin manufacturers
The car alarm key fob or tag may be lost or damaged.
In our catalog you can choose and buy key fobs for Starline Pandora car alarms.
How to choose a key fob for Pandora and Starline car alarms.
Search for a spare key fob based on the alarm model.
To select a key fob or tag, you need to find out the car alarm model that you had installed.
The model name can be found in the documents for the car alarm - warranty card, work order, on the packaging box, if any remain.
If there are no documents left for the car alarm, it’s too early to worry. You need to find the car alarm serial number.
How to determine the alarm model by serial number.
The serial number can be written in several places:
- On the key fob itself under the battery compartment cover.
- In the tag (small additional keychain) under the back cover. You will need to disassemble the label itself.
- On the body of the remote antenna. By the way, the manufacturer of the car alarm can be determined by the type of antenna. We look into the corners of the windshield and look for a similar module.
- On the owner's card (in the documents for the car alarm).
- On the car alarm box.
- In the warranty card for the car alarm.
- On the main car alarm unit, but to do this you will have to disassemble the car console.
If the serial number is found, then determining the car alarm model will not be difficult.
Determining the Starline car alarm model by serial number.
For StarLine everything is quite simple. Looks at the first numbers, for example,
A93W311. – this means that you have installed the StarLine A93 model manufactured in November 2013. (instead of 9 there can be X - that means either 6 or 9 - without autorun or with it)
Determining the Pandora car alarm model by serial number.
Knowing the serial number, we will use the company’s resource to determine the model
We will get a result that shows the key fob model and the car alarm model.
Search for a car alarm model using a photo of the key fob.
There is also a somewhat non-standard solution. If you still have a keychain, you can use an image search on Google. Take a photo of the keychain, upload the photo and click search by image. Next, we examine the search result. Detailed instructions here.
Tested, it works quite well, but the background of the picture must be monochromatic.
Please note that this tool may make a series selection error. Therefore, it should be used to determine the manufacturer and approximate model of a car alarm (the frequency and functionality of the key fob may differ from series to series).
On the secondary market you can often buy a car already equipped with a security system. To fully use and configure the system, you need to accurately determine its modification. You can find out the Starline alarm model by the key fob, functions, as well as service documentation for the car.
Various tips for choosing
Additional equipment for signaling of the specified brand can be produced by third-party companies. The prices for such products are lower than the cost of the originals. Ask yourself the question, what is the benefit of buying non-original products? It seems that its only advantage is its low price. Well, the quality, if the cost is low, can hardly be better than what is provided in the original version.
Chinese devices differ in the following:
- The operating distance is significantly lower than it should be;
- There is feedback in the key fob, but it displays the state of the car incorrectly (or does not display it at all);
- From the second point it follows that the car can be opened, but the owner will never know about it.
If it were not for point “2”, everything would be quite acceptable. And so, it is possible that the product of Chinese industry will have to be modified. But the result, as you understand, is not guaranteed in such cases. Make a choice.
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Strictly speaking, only the type of key fob changes? Does the rest remain exactly as it was?
Which of these key fobs is the most reliable? ¶
A key fob from the listed models is taken and the software in it is replaced. This software changes the functions of the buttons and is intended only for the A91. The key fob will not fit into other systems. You will have to download the user manual for the A91 4x4 alarm system and study the section regarding manipulations with the key fob.
Personally, I have complaints about all models; none are ideal.
