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Hello! Once, one of my friends bought a good used foreign car, full stuffing, that's all). Of course, an alarm system was installed, which after a couple of months began to act up. My comrade is a serious man, he immediately undertook to establish the cause. Now, I can no longer remember what it was, some kind of trifle. So, when he was going to buy a spare part, he ran into a problem. Any instructions or documentation for this model it was not found in the cabin, only the remote control. Naturally, after a while, he was on my doorstep with the words, “Max, how to determine the alarm on the key fob?” So we started thinking together...

Where to start identification?

Of course, the first thing that came to mind was to see the same keychain under a microscope. Often on the case you can find an engraved manufacturer's emblem or an alarm model. In our case, there were no identification marks at all, we had to find out further. It turns out that most manufacturers car alarm has its own exclusive style. such as design or others design features. With some ingenuity, we found some consistency in the products of the main trademarks for the production of car alarms.

Pharaon - covers the case with a coating very reminiscent of marble.
Mongoose - uses a signature engraving, the silhouette of a running mongoose.
Sirio Tank - Casts a hull in the shape of a tank turret.
Cobra - it is logical that the key chains of this brand look like a snake's hood.

As you can see, friends, if you have a keychain of any of the above brands, you will be able to identify it already at the first meeting. However, my friend and I found ourselves in a different situation, there were no marbles, no snakes, let alone tanks on our keychain. Therefore, it was necessary to find another way to establish the identity of the overseas system.

Oh almighty internet...

If you didn’t find out the alarm model right away, feel free to open your laptop and go online! We did just that, and most importantly, we did not lose. Imagine on the Internet there are specialized sites where, probably, all existing key fobs on earth are collected. At least it seemed to me, ours was there, thank God. Joy comrade knew no bounds, well, he loves to bring everything to the endJ.

autoelectric.ru- there is a huge database of signed photos here, it will not be difficult to find your remote control, especially since the data is constantly updated.
www.ugona.net- a more complex resource with the ability to set search parameters, such as: the number of buttons, the presence of LEDs or a display.

From the whole pile of pages that we turned over, I singled out two really good ones, use it to your health!

Conclusion

Even if the World Wide Web did not help, it remains only to visit service center, which serves your brand of car, or to an alarm installation company. Today, friends, I tried to give you not a dry definition, but detailed instructions about how to identify the key fob. Whether I succeeded or not, I don’t know for sure, but it helped in my situation. Perhaps you have a simpler solution to this problem? I would be glad to see him in the comments to the article! That's all, see you soon!

Before proceeding directly to the question stated in the title of the article, you should understand the variety of car alarms.

Keychain appearance

The reasons why the driver does not have reliable data on security system of your car, there are many (the user manual is lost, the information on the key fob has been erased, the firmware has been changed in the device, etc.).

In this situation, he can independently find out if the Alligator car alarm is installed. In order to determine the model by the key fob "Alligator", you must perform the following steps.

Find photos of the key fobs of this alarm on the net, compare with your own.
Visit the Alligator manufacturer's website, where in the list of models presented, find a similar one and compare properties.
Search and study the instructions for other car alarms whose remotes have an identical appearance.

When studying photographs or the key rings themselves, it is easy to notice that they have different kind. In addition to visual differences, different Alligator alarm key fobs have a different device.

Button variant

The two-button remote was the first variant that the Alligator alarm had. It will not be difficult to recognize the model by the key fob, which was one of the first released. These models are:

M-425;
M-300/400/500;
LX440;
LX550 and others.

gradual improvement Alligator alarm reflected in the appearance of the consoles. Separation of on and off functions door locks led to the appearance of the third button and LED. It is not difficult to determine the alarm by the Alligator keychain, which has three buttons.

Model examples:

NS-105/205/305 (without feedback and timer)
M-600/700/800 (without autostart and two-way communication);
TD-210/212/215 and others.

Remote controls with two and three buttons are budget options anti-theft car alarm because their functionality is limited minimum set actions. Additional options they are not provided.

Remotes with display

The rarest and perhaps the most recognizable are modifications that have four buttons and a small screen. Additionally, they have feedback.

Keyfobs with four buttons have type alarms:

SP-30/40;
S-700RS/725RS/750RS;
D-950/970/975;
M-1500/1700 and others.

SP-type Alligator alarms can successfully replace each other, and SP-30 and SP-40 devices recognize identically designed remote controls without any problems. Signals coming from a similar remote will be easily read by the anti-theft system inside the car only if the communication range does not exceed certain limits. Each keychain has a clear range of action.

Examination of the interior of the car

All anti-theft remotes automotive systems"Alligator" have a sticker on the case, which indicates a combination of numbers and letters (the same combination is duplicated on the board inside the remote control). If you drive this combination into an Internet search engine or upload a photo of the inscription, this will allow you to quickly find desired model and its description.

Contacting a car service

Often, car owners want to know the model of their anti-theft system in order to change the key fob or adjust the sensors. To solve these problems, simply contact the service center for help. There, experienced professionals will full complex events.

It includes:

checking the integrity of all connections within the control unit;
full testing of sensors;
study of the signal code;
remote control replacement;
setting the optimal operating mode.

After a set of works, the car owner will receive all the data about which brand of alarm is installed in his car, as well as detailed recommendations for its management and self-configuration. In cars, the Alligator alarm is often found.

When buying a car from your hands, you usually get and already installed alarm. However, the accompanying papers are lost at the same time, and ignorance of the exact model by the owner is far from uncommon. Therefore, if you later have to face the need to change the alarm settings, you will first need to figure out how to find out the model Starline car alarms keychain appearance. Given the width model range(with all models of previous generations), it's not that easy.

An auto electrician-diagnostician, a certified StarLine specialist, works on the site. If you have questions about car alarms, ask them at the end of the article in the comments or Vkontakte.

Starline alarm models discontinued

Different kinds StarLine alarms used different types main keychains. On discontinued alarms of the A series of the Twage generation (A2, A4, A6, A8, A9), the main key fob was used with a characteristic thin antenna protected by a separate housing element.

In this place, the keychain cracks when often carried in a pocket. Unlike the A-series, the B-series, which was produced simultaneously with it and belonged to the same generation, used a more durable keychain, where the case consisted of only two halves, and the figured protrusion covered the antenna.

Alarm StarLine B9:

In the C series of the same generation, the key fob retained common features B-series, but had a two-color case with a different disassembly principle. The “disease” of the C-series is the cracks in the eyelet to which the carbine is attached.

Generation Dialog differed little in appearance. Characteristic difference- This is a transition to Russified screens.

Alarms without autostart (B6 Dialog, A61 Dialog) with the same body design differed in the icons of the bottom row:

AT Last year release, a series of A61 / A91 alarms was created in the “4x4” configuration - they used a rectangular key fob from the D-series. Since the D-series uses four-button keyfobs, and the A91 / A61 uses three-button, the last button on these car alarms turns on the backlight of the screen without any additional functionality.

From left to right - keychain StarLine A61 4×4, StarLine A91 4×4:

Subsequently, the Dialog family was improved, turning into Dialog Flex - flexibly programmable additional channels, which later became a mandatory feature of StarLine alarms. Added CAN bus support.

The design of key rings has been revised. Their appearance has changed, the antenna has been removed inside the case, the key fob has acquired the shape of a "remnant", much more convenient. The first key fob button has grown in size and moved to the ledge, making the intuitive search for the desired button faster.

In series B, the “soaping” of key rings has reached its zenith. The B62 and B92 alarms had the same body, differing only in a number of icons (the B62 did not have autostart icons by timer and temperature). The screens themselves were similar to the A61 and A91, respectively.

The same screens were used in car alarms E60 and E90 (differences are also in the bottom row of icons), but the key fobs themselves received their own cases. Unlike most models of key fobs, where the designations of the buttons are purely symbolic, here the buttons for arming and disarming have unambiguous images.

Modern models

In the cheapest A-series, different key fobs are used depending on the generation. In /A63, a key fob was originally used in a shape close to a beveled parallelepiped, the protrusion of the first button was retained.

However, this car alarm has become an enviable long-liver, and in order to “refresh” the appearance, the key fob in the latest series was modified, having received a display in the style modern alarms fifth generation (), but unlike them - in traditional, and not inverse, colors.

On the Starline A39 and A36 alarms (these are the same A93 and A63, but supplied exclusively to car dealerships), the key fob was used without changes from the base model. The key fob did not change in the “economical” configuration of the A93 ECO, but it was updated in the A63 ECO.

Later, the “full-fledged” A-series of the fourth generation entered the market. These alarms were distinguished by the initial integration of the CAN module in all trim levels and the shape of the key fob - the designers returned to the times Alarm Dialog Flex.

Simultaneously with the release of the fourth generation of StarLine alarms, the company's marketers have identified a separate line of alarms for SUVs, calling it the D-series. There were no real differences in design, except for a new rectangular key fob, the signaling of the "off-road" series with the usual ones did not have. The Starline D64 and D94 alarm key fobs went on sale in two colors: blue and red. At the same time, unlike the A61 4x4 and A91 4x4, the fourth button of the key fob is functional, the key fobs themselves are absolutely identical in appearance.

In the B series, the “soapy” key fobs were preserved, the display in them also did not change.

Series E after the update (models E60.1, E90.1, E61.1, E91.1, E63, E93) did not change the design of the key fob. The key fob was updated only in the fifth generation (Starline E95, E65). The screen has changed its orientation to vertical, the graphics on it have been unified with the interface mobile application Starline:

Series A of the fifth generation received the same screen.

StarLine D series are easily recognizable by their rectangular red body. The updated inverted display "moved" here too.

And, finally, the sixth generation alarms entered the market. Serie B and added to it new series X are recognizable by the “remnant” familiar earlier in the B-series, and the display orientation has again become horizontal, but the inverse colors have been preserved from the fifth generation alarms. Instead of a liquid crystal screen, OLED is now used.

Starline A66 and A96 again received a beveled body of the key fob, but now they have a new screen, moreover, a color one.

The E-series abandoned the vertical orientation of the screen, and he himself now looks much simpler and cheaper than in the fifth generation. This is not surprising - now the E-series itself is positioned as cheaper, while in the fifth generation it was one of the most "fancy".

Conclusion

Over time, StarLine began to use more and more unification. If Twage alarms it was possible to distinguish even the alarms of the same series by the key fob, now it will not work to distinguish the same A94 from the A92 by the type of key fob - and these are not just different, but completely different alarms.

You will be lucky if the factory sticker is preserved on the key fob - in its code you will also see the name of the alarm model, this code duplicates the one that is applied to the box and central block. For example, given code like:

If the sticker is worn out, then you can distinguish between models with the same key fobs by other components of the package. Here is the most reliable way- this is to try to enter the shock sensor settings menu from the main key fob, as we wrote earlier. Since up to the fourth generation it was used external sensor, adjustable with a screwdriver, then on the A92 alarm you will not be able to enter the menu. If the menu becomes available, then you have a keychain from A94 in your hands.

There are situations when it is necessary to determine the model of a car alarm using a key fob.

This most often happens when:

the alarm was installed by the previous owner of the car and left as a legacy without accompanying documents;

the documents for the alarm system were lost, the inscriptions on the case were erased;

for emergency shutdown signaling requires a clear definition of the model, there is no such information;

many years have passed since the installation of the alarm and it began to fail;

the native key fob of the alarm is lost (by the memories of the appearance, you can determine the type of alarm, pick up a native key fob, try to bind it to the main alarm unit);

there was a mechanical damage to the car alarm.

If the car has an unidentified alarm model, what needs to be done first

If you are using an alarm of unknown origin installed by a previous car owner, it is recommended to determine its make and model, download its operating manual on the Internet, find in the instructions how to reset the alarm to factory settings (this will come in handy in case of possible failures) and find out the sequence emergency removal from protection using a hidden button.

Finding the location of the secret button is a separate science. First of all, it should be looked for in the region of the left knee of the driver, under dashboard, on the internal elements center console.

As a rule, the access time to the secret button should not exceed one minute (so as not to wake up the entire microdistrict). But it is better to find it in advance, until an emergency situation occurs. In 95% of cases, the button should be freely accessible, in extreme cases under an easily removable panel (for example, fuse covers).

In extreme cases, you can determine the car alarm model by the appearance of the head unit. It is located in the area of \u200b\u200bthe left driver's pillar in the corner behind the fuse and relay box (if any), possibly hidden under the interior trim. A bundle of non-standard wires leads to it, a pair of “ownerless” fuses and relays usually hangs nearby. Thin double dark wires coming from it, as a rule, lead to a hidden button.

In some Starline alarm models, the head units are like two drops of water similar to each other, so its model is easier to identify by the keychain.

Determining the brand of car alarm by the appearance of the key fob

This method sometimes gives positive results. There are some signs of brands of car alarms:

alarm keychains Pharaoh have a marble coloring of various shades;

key chains Mongoose have the silhouette of a jumping mongoose;

car alarm keychains Sirio Tank reminiscent of a tank turret;

Cobra have the silhouette of a cobra ready to attack;

starLine does not have distinctive silhouettes, but it is almost impossible to erase the inscription on the Starline keychain, unless it has been under a train.

Keychains of more unique brands of car alarms can be identified from the photographs shown in the figures below.

You can determine the alarm model by key fob in online services

On the network, you can find several resources that help to determine its model by the alarm key fob.

For example, you can use this resource on the Internet - LINK.

It simplifies the search by the number of buttons on the key fob and the types of car alarms, but it cannot be recognized as complete as possible. Unfortunately, there are no new models of StarLine key fobs on this site, only those shown in the figure below.

With the help of a search engine

In some cases, it is possible to determine a specific alarm model from the inscriptions on the key fob body. They can consist of many numbers and letters.

If they are absent on the key fob case, you can try to disassemble the case and see if there are identification marks already on the board. If you can find an alphanumeric inscription, you need to enter it in the search bar and try to google it.

There is one more option. To do this, you need to take a high-quality photo of the keychain (it is desirable that at this moment it has an image on the display, if any), and try to google the pictures. Google also has this feature.

If you are using a key fob of an unknown car alarm model, but so far there has been no reason to recognize it (so far everything works without problems), at least take a picture of it with sufficient resolution so that in an emergency there is some way to do it later.

Determination of the Starline signaling model by a combination of functional and external features

It is this method that is best used to determine the Starline alarm model. Appearance StarLine keychain is shown in the picture:

Some models of Starline keychains, like two drops, are similar to each other, and differ in the presence / absence of additional functionality(for example, autorun).

Often, when buying a used car, it becomes necessary to check which model anti-theft alarm installed in it. The easiest way to do this is to visually inspect the keychain that is always included. The brand of the alarm can be recognized by the logo, but to check which model is installed, you need to pay attention to some subtleties. We will devote this material anti-theft systems Tomahawk company, and tell you how to find out the alarm model from the key fob.

Recognition methods

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To determine which alarm is installed in the car, you can remove a part of the torpedo and look at the inscription on its main unit. Almost all car alarms are marked in this way. However, this method is rather complicated. You can also contact any nearest car service. The employees there will easily determine the alarm model and tell you. But you have to pay for their work. The lightest and best method determining the brand and model of a car alarm is an external examination of the key fob attached to it.

You can understand that a Tomahawk alarm is installed in the car by the easily recognizable logo on the keychain, made in the form of a schematic profile of an Indian. It is more difficult to find out the alarm model by key fob, for this you should pay attention to the following factors:

The presence of inscriptions and markings. They can be located on the back of the key fob, and for some models - in the battery compartment. To see the inscriptions you need to get the battery.
Keychain shape. At different models Tomahawk car alarms keychains are different in shape. Below in this material is a table with photographs, with which you can easily determine the alarm by the key fob.
Antenna locations. One more design difference. Tomahawk keyfobs vary in size, shape, and antenna placement.
Nameplates. Many Tomahawk key fobs have special nameplates indicating the series of car alarms.
Display. When looking at the key fob, it is easiest to identify the car alarm model by the size and type of display.

Based on these distinctive abilities, you can not only divide all the key fobs into a series of alarms, but also identify a specific model.

Tomahawk Models

So, let's look at the most common Tomahawk key fobs, highlighting them distinctive features, so you can easily determine the specific name of the device installed in the car.

Let's present them in the form of a table:

Model name	Distinctive features	Photo
Tomahawk X3 Tomahawk X5	Characteristic classic design. There are no buttons on the front side, but there is a Tomahawk inscription. On the back side there are 4 buttons. The models have the same key fob, while their functionality differs in the presence of autorun in the X5. Thus, having a similar keychain on hand, you can test the alarm for the possibility auto start engine to finally verify the model.
Tomahawk D-700 Tomahawk D-900	Easily recognizable keychain shape (see photo). On the front there are two buttons (closer to the antenna) and the inscription Tomahawk under the screen. Models D-700 and D-900 have the same key fob. The older model is equipped with an automatic start function, so to distinguish them from each other, just try to start the car engine from the key fob.
Tomahawk TW-7000	The keychain has a classic rectangular shape. The inscription Tomahawk is located both on the back and on the front. There are 2 buttons on the front and 4 on the back.
Tomahawk TW-7010	The keychain is similar to the one Tomahawk models 7000, however, it differs in the shape of the antenna and the presence of a silver edging.
Tomahawk CL-350 Tomahawk CL-500	Alarm highlights original form keychain. One more hallmark is the lack of a screen. On the front side are two buttons and the inscription Tomahawk.
Tomahawk CL-550	The key fob of this model is easily recognizable by its shape, lack of a screen and four buttons, two of which are located in the upper corners.
Tomahawk CL-700	The keychain has a rectangular shape, at the top of the front part there is a small screen, and above it is the name of the company. There are four buttons at the bottom.
Tomahawk S-700	Miniature keychain with rounded corners. There are four buttons on the front. On the back there is a marking with the name of the manufacturer.
	First of all, the keychain stands out large number buttons. Between them is a bright inscription with the name of the company.
	A small minimalist keychain with 4 keys.
	Almost the entire front of the key fob is occupied by the display. Below it are two control buttons. Above the screen is Tomahawk's signature.
	The key fob is easy to recognize by the large color screen on the front. Above it is an inscription with the name of the company. Below are two control buttons.
Tomahawk 7.1 Tomahawk 9.3 Tomahawk 9.5	Keychain elongated rectangular shape. Equipped with a screen that takes up most of the front side. It also has two buttons and the inscription Tomahawk.
	The key fob is similar to the model from Tomahawk 7.1. It differs slightly in the geometry of the case, as well as in large dimensions.
	Frame of blue color highlights the key fob of this model. Otherwise, it is similar to other samples - two buttons, an inscription and a screen on the front.
Tomahawk g 9000	Small black keychain with silver trim. There are no control buttons on the front.
Tomahawk lr 1010	It does not have a display, there are four control buttons on the front.
	Rectangular body. On the front side there are two keys, a screen and an inscription. Backside empty.
	Small rectangular case in black. On the front there is a small screen and a couple of buttons.
Tomahawk sl 950 Tomahawk tz 7010 Tomahawk tz 9010 Tomahawk tz 9011 Tomahawk tz 9020 Tomahawk tz 9030 Tomahawk tz 9031	The key fob can be recognized by a monochrome screen, a small inscription on the left side and two control keys.
Tomahawk tw 4000	The key fob does not have a display. Equipped with four control buttons and four LEDs for information transmission.
Tomahawk tw 9000 Tomahawk tw 9010 Tomahawk tw 9020 Tomahawk tw 9030	The body of the key fob has rounded corners, two keys and a monochrome screen. The antenna is made in the form of a fin
Tomahawk tw 9100 Tomahawk tw 7100	It differs from key fobs for Tomahawk tw 9000 by a silver edging of the case and a different shape of the antenna.
Tomahawk tw 5000	It features a display that transmits shades of blue. On the front, in addition to it, there are four buttons and the inscription Tomahawk.
Tomahawk z3 Tomahawk z5	Black case, large screen on the front. The control buttons are located on the right edge. Above the screen is an inscription with the name of the manufacturer.

Conclusion

Thus, using the advice from this material, you can easily determine the alarm model. However, you should not rely on one keychain alone. If you have serious doubts, it is best to have the alarm checked in a workshop or try to test its functions to make sure that they are not trying to sell you a cheaper version of the anti-theft system.

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