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.

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.

Characteristic features of Starline lines

Characteristic differences between Starline alarm units without or with feedback:

• unique shape of the keychain;
• body color;
• screen orientation type;
• number and location of control buttons;
• icons on the remote control display and their purpose;
• antenna type (external or built-in).

Model range A

Key fobs of the Starline A-model anti-theft system (Twage A4, A6, A8, A9) can be described as follows:

1. These remote controls are characterized by the presence of an external antenna located on the left side of the device. It is 2 centimeters long and is protected by a black plastic cap that is removable.
2. StarLine A4 stands out from the rest due to the large image of the car with the inscription “BRAKE” on the windshield.
3. A9 and A8 differ from A6 in the greenish tint of the lower icons on the display and a different set of icons on the left side of the screen.

Similar models have been discontinued and are found on vehicles manufactured in 2000 or earlier.

The type of anti-theft system key fobs of the Twage A4, A6, A8, A9 model range are shown in the photo:

Features of the A61 and A91 models (no longer produced):

• they are similar to B-model devices, but, unlike them, are completely Russified;
• the antenna, as in the Twage generation, is external, but is already completely fused with the key fob body;
• the A61 series has icons at the bottom of the display that differ from the A91 and are made in a more minimalist style.

The photo shows key fobs of models A61 and A91:

Features of the A64, A94 model line:

• the devices have the shape of a parallelepiped and are made in blue-black color with a screen frame that follows the contours of the body;
• control buttons have the same gray color;
• The A94 model has green icons on the display, while the A64 has blue icons.

The appearance of the key fobs of the A64 and A94 models is shown in the photo:

Models A63, A93 can be identified as follows:

• the key fobs of this alarm have the shape of a parallelogram with streamlined edges and are made in black and white colors;
• there are 4 buttons on the top of the case, one of which is larger than the others and painted red;
• older types A63 and A93 have a horizontal screen orientation, while those released later have a vertical screen orientation;
• Visually, the A-models 93 and 63 are no different, but they can be compared by the presence of an autostart function: the latter does not have it.

Appearance of old and new models of key fobs A63/93

Model range B

The Starline security complex B-models - B6 and B9 have the following features:

• key fobs are similar to devices of the A61/91 model: the external antenna is combined with the remote control in a monolithic case in the same way;
• however, there are differences between the A and B series in the lower icons - in the latter, the inscriptions on the pictograms are two-line, and the hood and headlights of the car depicted are black;
• The B6 and B9 signaling panels can be distinguished by the presence of a thermometer icon on the ninth model.

The photo shows key fobs of models B6 and B9:

You can identify key fobs of models B62, B92 by the following criteria:

• The type of body of these key fobs is distinguished by its rounded shape and orange buttons;
• The B62, compared to the B92, does not have icons for engine auto-start based on a timer and temperature in the engine compartment;
• The latest generation of the B series retained a similar body, but the display changed from LCD to OLED.

Appearance of the key fob for models B62/B92

You can determine the key fob of models B64, B94 as follows:

• the devices have exactly the same body as the B62/92;
• The display has a wider range of functions, for example, it has a shock/tilt sensor and supports PIN code authorization.

At the moment, these models are discontinued and are found on cars of an earlier year of production.

Keychain models B92/94

Model range C

Features of Starline car alarm key fobs C-model (C4, C6, C9):

• have a blue plastic body with a thin and unreliable carbine eye (on the right side), which often breaks;
• They are identical in appearance, but differ in the location of the icons on the display.

Control units of the Starline C-model security complex:

Model range D

Starline D-model security system remotes (D64, D94) are manufactured specifically for “J” class cars (crossover, SUV), so the key fob display shows a car of this particular type.

• the control unit housing has a strict rectangular shape with a thin black frame around the display and is available in two colors: red and blue;
• the 94 series is produced with auto-start of the internal combustion engine (internal combustion engine), unlike the 64;
• The D94 has a different set of icons at the bottom of the screen, for example, there is no silent mode icon, instead there is a symbol in the form of a thermometer.

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.

Characteristic features of starline lines

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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.

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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