How to determine the alarm model by key fob and find out which one is on the car

By appearance

If you have a key fob, it is not difficult to find out the model of the car alarm in your car. The device may contain the name of the manufacturer or its logo. Keychains from StarLine do not have a special shape, but the inscriptions on their body are written so that they are difficult to erase. For example, Leopard produces various miniature transmitters. Fighter key fobs do not differ in appearance; the company name is easily erased from them; many users complain about poor protection against damage.

Manufacturers of some brands of security systems have chosen a design for their products that distinguishes them from a number of similar items:

• Pharaon (“Pharaoh”) is distinguished by a coating of different shades, similar to marble;
• Mongoose: to recognize these devices, you need to find a mongoose - an engraving in the form of a silhouette of this animal;
• Sirio Tank comes in the form of a tank turret;
• Cobra resembles the inflated hood of a cobra.

It is not always possible to recognize the model number of a product by the appearance of the key fob, even if it has the manufacturer’s logo. Other specifications may be listed on or underneath the back of the product. If the model is not listed there, it is better to use other ways to determine it.

The best ways to find out what alarm is on your car

After purchasing a new car that has already had an owner, the question arises: “How to find out what alarm system is on the car.”

This information will be very useful, since without it it will be impossible to purchase additional key fobs, change the settings of the security system, or completely turn off the alarm. Let's look at all the ways to accurately determine the brand of alarm.

How to find out what alarm system is on your car using the key fob

The easiest way to obtain the necessary information is to find out the alarm model using the key fob. To do this, you don’t have to look for an alarm unit or disassemble the dashboard in the cabin.

All the necessary information is in your pocket. The situation can become significantly more complicated if there is no key fob: it was lost or the previous owner did not give it to you.

In this case, you will have to use any other method.

If you have the key fob in your hands, then here are brief instructions on how to find out the manufacturer of the car alarm:

Depending on the site or service, search filters can differ greatly from each other.

Determining the car alarm model based on the car interior

If it was not possible to determine the make and model of the security system from the control panel, you will have to do this by searching for the central unit. The central block is the main part of any signaling system.

When installing it, they try to hide it well, because attackers should not gain access to it when stealing a car.

This important detail looks like a small box, not necessarily strictly rectangular in shape. There are many wires going to it.

Be prepared to disassemble part of the car's interior and panels in search of this unit. The easiest way to find it is by the wire coming from the LED.

This can be difficult to do as the wire is not always clearly visible. Please also note that most often the unit is hidden either under the steering wheel or behind the dashboard of the car.

You need to start your search from these two places.

When you find the central block, examine it carefully. It can be wrapped in foam to minimize impacts and knocking of the unit against the vehicle.

This information will help you quickly and easily find out the manufacturer of the security system.

We distinguish manufacturers by LED

Sometimes it’s not necessary to go as far as dismantling the interior. In rare cases, the LED that is installed behind the car's windshield will help you find out the brand of the alarm.

The “Black Bug” brand alarm has a rectangular LED; it doesn’t just glow and blink, but has several different lights inside it.

You may not always be so lucky, and in most cases the security system LED will not provide any useful information.

Contacting a car service

You can always turn to professionals for qualified help. If you contact the service center where the alarm was installed, you can find out its model very quickly.

The fact is that most often car services install only a few models of security systems, so it will be very easy for employees to give you the necessary information.

If the car service did not install an alarm, you can still contact specialists.

And so that everything works and falls into place.

The option of contacting the service is perfect for those who do not want to disassemble the interior of the car themselves and delve into the markings of alarms and their key fobs.

We can conclude that you can find out the exact brand and model of the alarm system, and in many cases this is very easy to do. You may get lucky and the alarm name will be given by the LED.

In most other situations, you will have to recognize it by the key fob or by the markings on the central unit.

Source

By keychain in online services

You can find out the alarm model by key fob using special websites. To do this, just take a photo of the device at the moment when any information is displayed on its display, and upload the resulting photo to the search bar. Google has a similar feature. It is better to check the image using several services, because... search filters in them may be different.

You can find out which alarm is installed in your car by looking at the barcode on the back of the key fob or under it. It is a set of numbers and letters on a sticker. This combination of characters must be written in the search bar of the browser. In response, the search engine can return not only the name of the manufacturer, but also the model number of the alarm system.

Identification marks in the form of a combination of letters and numbers indicating the product model may be located inside the case or on the board.

To see them, you will have to disassemble the keychain.

There are websites that contain images of keychains from different companies. You can find a similar device there. To do this, you will have to look at the pictures of the devices yourself. Such a search is more reliable: the user will recognize the key fob, even if it is photographed from a different angle, and the system may make a mistake.

Examples of online services:

• autoelectric.ru with a constantly updated selection of photographs of different types of key fobs, but without an automatic search function by image;
• ugona.net - a card index of images that can be sorted by specifying in the search parameters window the number of buttons, the presence of LEDs or a display, the minus of the service is the lack of photos of new models of key fobs, incl. and Starline;
• pandora-alarm.ru will help if the user has determined the serial number of the device, which must be recognized by stickers on the key fob (in the form of a barcode on the outside and inside) or on the base unit of the system.

Why is it important to know the brand and model of the alarm system?

The need to find out the brand of alarm may arise in many cases. For example, you were sold a car without documents for a security system, the body does not have the necessary inscriptions, or the device began to malfunction.

Knowing the model and brand may be required for repairs, purchasing/linking a new key fob, or searching for instructions. This information is worth knowing in order to emergency shutdown the device if a malfunction occurs.

Now you have complete information on how to find out what alarm system is on your car. In the comments, share your experience in resolving similar issues.

By functionality

This method is suitable for determining models of StarLine alarm systems. The devices look similar to each other, but their functions are different. Key fobs capable of performing the same set of tasks differ in some detail on the body.

Types of StarLine key fobs and their functions:

• E90, A93, A94, B94, E90: dialogue code, shock sensor, tilt sensor, interior temperature control, autostart, turbo timer, CAN module, modular architecture, flexible service channels, silent operation of the unit, communication channel control, protection of channels from interference;
• A64, B64, D64, E60: everything except autostart;
• A6, A9: dialogue code, shock and tilt sensors, temperature control, turbo timer and CAN module;
• A61: dialogue code, shock sensor, tilt sensor, interior temperature control, turbo timer;
• A91: dialogue code, shock sensor, tilt sensor, interior temperature control, auto start.

Key fobs also differ from alarm systems from other manufacturers in the set of tasks, but only slightly. Sometimes it is difficult to guess the model of the alarm control panel on a particular car based on its functions. In such cases, it is better to use the following method.

We tell you how to determine from the key fob which Starline is installed based on external parameters or using Internet services.

What a car alarm key fob can tell you: buttons and their meaning

If this is your first time holding a car alarm key fob in your hands, then you can guess what functions it has.

Buttons on the key fob

They are most often marked with pentagrams, showing what function they are responsible for. For example, if the button shows a closed lock, this is the function of closing the doors and arming; if the button shows an open lock, this is the function of opening the doors and disarming the mode. If the button shows a crossed out loudspeaker, then the button is responsible for activating the silent mode (silent arming and disarming). To arm the car in silent mode, first press the silent mode button, and then the door close button.

Reference! This “silent” feature will help you not to disturb your neighbors with a sound signaling the locking of the car if you return to the yard at a late time.

The button may depict a car with an open trunk. When it is pressed, the algorithm for opening the luggage compartment lid starts.

However, on some key fobs, only its serial number is applied to the buttons, and then it will not be possible to make an assumption about their functions.

Icons on the display

An assumption about the range of alarm capabilities can be made by looking at the remote control display. The image of an hourglass indicates the presence of an autostart function on an alarm clock, the image of an hourglass indicates the presence of an automatic engine start function at a certain frequency.

The thermometer icon may indicate the possibility of auto-starting the engine when the engine reaches the set temperature and indicates service mode. "TURBO" - turbo timer mode, "AUTO" - automatic arming mode 10 seconds after closing all doors, "IMMO" - work in immobilizer mode. In this mode, the engine is blocked 30 seconds after the ignition is turned off.

According to the control unit in the cabin

If there is no key fob (it is lost or missing), you can use another method to determine the type of security system. It is connected to the main part of the signaling system - the central control unit. To do this, you need to check the presence of this device in the car. They try to hide it so that outsiders cannot find this important part of the security system. When selling, car owners often forget to tell where the control unit is hidden, so the one who bought the car, if necessary, looks for it on their own.

You need to look for a small rectangular box of black or gray color, which can be identified by the many wires connected to it. The easiest way to find the central block is to find the wire coming from the LED and follow it, dismantling obstacles on the way to the block. In this case, the wiring is not always clearly visible. Another difficulty is that you need to disassemble the parts of the interior under which the required wire is hidden.

You can also start your search from the area under the steering wheel and behind the dashboard of the car. Car enthusiasts often hide the control unit there. The device could be wrapped in film in order to protect it from damage during impacts and prevent it from knocking on hard parts of the car.

Once the central unit has been found, if necessary, all protective films should be carefully removed from it. Only after this can you examine the body of the device. The company logo, name or model code of the signaling device must be applied to it. As a result, with the help of a search engine, the user can easily recognize the car alarm and its features. This data will allow you to order new key fobs in the workshop.

If the proven methods listed above to find out the model of an alarm with or without a key fob did not help, you should contact a car service center that services cars of the desired brand. This service can also be provided by employees of a company that installs alarms. Specialists should know what anti-burglary protection is most often installed on such machines. They will determine the model of the alarm system and help you choose the right key fob and configure it.

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Four ways to find out which alarm is on your car

When you bought a car that has already been used and already had an owner, you will definitely be interested in what kind of alarm system is installed on the car.

This is very important to know in order to buy additional key fobs, configure the system, or even turn off the alarm altogether. In this article we will examine this issue in detail, how to determine the type and brand of alarm on your car.

Fighter car alarm with Anti-robbery function

1. Specifications
2. Equipment
3. Functions
4. Varieties and model range
5. How to install
6. User manual

The Fighter alarm system is a full-fledged anti-theft system that has positive user reviews. The modern coding method prevents the connection of third-party key fobs and interception of the signal. The functionality includes options that allow you to remotely control adjustable elements of the car.

How to install

According to the user manual, installation of the Fighter F 90 anti-theft system involves the following steps:

• placement of the processor unit (installed under the dashboard and secured with self-tapping screws);
• installation of a siren (the part is fixed in the engine compartment away from the intake valve);
• installation of the limit switch (the part included in the kit is installed on the hood, the wires are laid towards the head unit under the interior trim);
• installation of a shock sensor (placed on the partition separating the passenger compartment from the engine compartment, the sensitivity regulator must be accessible to the driver);
• placement of the transceiver module (the part is installed at the highest point of the windshield, away from metal objects and electronic devices);
• installation of a service button (the key is installed so that it cannot be detected by hijackers);
• connecting components (installation cables are connected to the connectors according to the diagram contained in the instructions).

Characteristic

A detailed overview of the technical parameters of the budget model of “alarm” for the Fighter car:

1. The anti-theft system is powered from a 12-volt source, so the use of this model on motorcycles and heavy-duty vehicles is not allowed. It is possible to increase the voltage in the electrical network to 24 V, but under such conditions the system should operate for no more than one minute.
2. When the security mode is turned on, the current consumption of the alarm system will be no more than 15 mA.
3. The duration of the alarms is 30 seconds, but in the case of a permanently open zone the time increases to two minutes.
4. Information about no more than three communicators can be entered into the memory of the system control unit.
5. The temperature range for operation of the microprocessor module is from -40 to +85 degrees. It is possible to increase this parameter to +125°C, but under such conditions the device should operate for no more than one minute. For the communicator, the operating temperature range is from -10 to +55 degrees.

Take a closer look at the LED

In rare cases, it is possible not to disassemble half the interior when getting to the central unit, but simply take a closer look at the LED. For example, in the “Black Bug” signal, the light bulb will have a rectangular shape that is uncharacteristic of other manufacturers, and in addition it always shimmers with different colors of the rainbow. You definitely can't confuse it with others.

True, the rest of the LEDs are not particularly original, so it will not be possible to guess the device model by their appearance.

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Video

You can identify the type of Starline alarm system using the key fob by reading the video review of the Starline security system model range. Presented by the channel “Avtokasta. ru".

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Oh almighty internet...

If you can’t find out the alarm model right away, feel free to open your laptop and go online! That’s what we did, and most importantly, we didn’t make a mistake. Can you imagine there are specialized sites on the Internet where probably all the existing keychains on earth are collected. At least it seemed so to me, thank God ours was there too. The comrade’s joy knew no bounds, well, he likes to see everything through to the end.

Out of the whole bunch of pages that we flipped through, I highlighted two really good ones, enjoy them to your health!

Characteristic features of starline lines

Today, the anti-theft device market offers a huge variety of car alarms. Starline is no exception to the rule. Therefore, in order to accurately establish your key fob model, first of all, you need to identify the starline model range. The manufacturer of this brand offers its consumers 4 lines of key fobs: “A”, “B”, “D” and “E”. By each of the letters you can judge the class of the car alarm. In the case of starline, these are entry-level car alarms, premium-class, complete and expensive lines with built-in modules and locking mechanisms.

The best ways to find out what alarm is on your car

After purchasing a new car that has already had an owner, the question arises: “How to find out what alarm system is on the car.” This information will be very useful, since without it it will be impossible to purchase additional key fobs, change the settings of the security system, or completely turn off the alarm. Let's look at all the ways to accurately determine the brand of alarm.

How to find out what alarm system is on your car using the key fob

The easiest way to obtain the necessary information is to find out the alarm model using the key fob. To do this, you don’t have to look for an alarm unit or disassemble the dashboard in the cabin.

All the necessary information is in your pocket. The situation can become significantly more complicated if there is no key fob: it was lost or the previous owner did not give it to you.

In this case, you will have to use any other method.

If you have the key fob in your hands, then here are brief instructions on how to find out the manufacturer of the car alarm:

The easiest and most obvious way is to simply find the name on the keychain itself. Most devices have a company logo or name on it.

If it was not possible to identify the alarm in this way, then proceed to the next step. A barcode, marking, or sticker can be applied to the back of the keychain. They necessarily contain information about the device. Usually, it is written in the form of an incomprehensible set of letters and numbers, but if you write this set in the search bar of a regular browser, then there is a high probability of finding out what alarm system is on your car.

Depending on the site or service, search filters can differ greatly from each other.

Determining the car alarm model based on the car interior

If it was not possible to determine the make and model of the security system from the control panel, you will have to do this by searching for the central unit. The central block is the main part of any signaling system.

When installing it, they try to hide it well, because attackers should not gain access to it when stealing a car.

This important detail looks like a small box, not necessarily strictly rectangular in shape. There are many wires going to it.

Be prepared to disassemble part of the car's interior and panels in search of this unit. The easiest way to find it is by the wire coming from the LED.

This can be difficult to do as the wire is not always clearly visible. Please also note that most often the unit is hidden either under the steering wheel or behind the dashboard of the car.

You need to start your search from these two places.

When you find the central block, examine it carefully. It can be wrapped in foam to minimize impacts and knocking of the unit against the vehicle.

This information will help you quickly and easily find out the manufacturer of the security system.

We distinguish manufacturers by LED

Sometimes it’s not necessary to go as far as dismantling the interior. In rare cases, the LED that is installed behind the car's windshield will help you find out the brand of the alarm.

The “Black Bug” brand alarm has a rectangular LED; it doesn’t just glow and blink, but has several different lights inside it.

You may not always be so lucky, and in most cases the security system LED will not provide any useful information.

Contacting a car service

You can always turn to professionals for qualified help. If you contact the service center where the alarm was installed, you can find out its model very quickly.

The fact is that most often car services install only a few models of security systems, so it will be very easy for employees to give you the necessary information.

If the car service did not install an alarm, you can still contact specialists.

And so that everything works and falls into place.

The option of contacting the service is perfect for those who do not want to disassemble the interior of the car themselves and delve into the markings of alarms and their key fobs.

We can conclude that you can find out the exact brand and model of the alarm system, and in many cases this is very easy to do. You may get lucky and the alarm name will be given by the LED.

In most other situations, you will have to recognize it by the key fob or by the markings on the central unit.

One-Way Sheriff Systems

In Sheriff one-way anti-theft systems, the signal is transmitted from the driver to the car. The radio waves don't come back. The car owner may not know what is currently happening to the car.

Such alarms include: Sheriff PRO-9250, APS-35 Silver, APS-35PRO Platinum1 and others. Photos of key fobs of the one-way Sheriff complex are presented below.