How to register a new StarLine A91 alarm key fob yourself

Functions and controls

The main functions performed by the communicator:

1. Management of security modes, protection with the siren disabled is allowed. The signal supplied by the remote control is received by the processor unit, which blocks the locks and ignition circuits and activates additional sensors.
2. Starting the engine from a distance allows you to pre-warm the engine in winter. Icons on the key fob, located on the display and the surface of the keys, simplify the control process.
3. Programming automatic start algorithms. The communicator display includes explanatory icons that indicate the type of program and display additional information (for example, when starting by clock or alarm).
4. Entering the required parameters when setting up the alarm head unit. The controller selects the function by successively pressing the hidden Valet button. The selection of a parameter corresponding to the car model or the owner’s wishes is made by pressing the remote control buttons.

Designations accepted for the keys on the Starline A91 alarm system:

• with a locked padlock symbol (to enable security);
• with an icon in the form of a lock with an open shackle (to disable security);
• with an asterisk icon (to launch additional modes).

The driver of the car controls the alarm by short or long presses on one button or by successive pressing of 2 buttons. There is a double impact on the keys, performed at intervals of up to 0.5 seconds. Combinations of buttons and the functions enabled by them are given in the factory instructions.

Functions and buttons

The Starline B9 security system differs from its predecessors in its wide functionality. The developers have introduced a number of service and protective additional features into the system, which can be activated directly from the control panel. These include:

• Anti-theft function, which prevents third parties from entering the car.
• The immobilizer mode blocks the engine from starting in the event of a theft attempt.
• Security function that blocks the doors and engine of the vehicle.
• Panic function that activates the sound siren and light activity of the turning lights.
• Self-diagnosis of the device, which allows you to detect problems in the operation of the system and display information about them on the screen.
• Silent security mode is a standard security system, but without sound and light signals. The intrusion message is sent directly to the user's key fob.
• Silent Shock Control works in the same way as Silent Guard. The message will be sent to the remote control, but the siren will not sound.
• The automatic activation mode of the anti-theft system is triggered when the unlock button was pressed, but the doors did not open and the engine did not start. The interval between button activation and automatic switching on is 10-15 seconds.
• The function of determining the location of the vehicle and its condition using GPS.
• Wheel locking function.
• Emergency mode, which allows you to remove the alarm without a key fob using the VALET service button.
• Mode for programming new control panels and removing old ones in case of loss or sale of the car.

The capabilities and functions of the Starline key fob for the B9 model provide maximum security and comfort for the owner. A big advantage is the ability to independently program new key fobs and search for the car using GPS in the event of evacuation or theft. There are only three buttons on the key fob, so programming is done by combining the buttons and pressing them multiple times.

Button No. 1 is responsible for activating the standard security mode, and double pressing within 5 seconds turns on the silent security mode. Pressing it once while the engine is running will lock the car doors.

Button No. 2 unlocks vehicles, and if you press it 2 times within 5 seconds, silent security is deactivated. In an open car, pressing the button will turn off the siren signal, and double pressing will deactivate the anti-theft option.

When the engine is running, the key unlocks the doors.

Button No. 3 is responsible for diagnosing and monitoring the system status. And holding the button for a long time starts the programming mode, which allows you to start warming up the car according to time or temperature in the vehicle, activates the immobilizer, and also starts the maintenance mode. The key displays information about temperature, alarm clock, and configures engine autostart.

How to register an alarm key fob

The car owner can register the key fob for Starline A91 independently:

1. After removing the protection, search for the secret programming switch, and then act on the element 7 times.
2. Turn on the ignition, the siren will sound 7 consecutive short beeps, which indicates that the complex is ready to bind remote controls.
3. Record the key fob by simultaneously pressing the buttons marked with an open lock and an asterisk. If the owner registers an additional device (without an LCD display), then 2 buttons are pressed simultaneously.
4. Wait for a short signal to signal the recording of a new device in the car alarm.
5. All Starline A91 key fobs are registered using a similar procedure. It is also necessary to program old devices, since when the algorithm is activated, the memory is reset. The recording of the remaining devices is confirmed by the corresponding number of siren signals; in total, it is possible to save the codes of 4 products.

After a new alarm key fob is activated, the user has 5 seconds to start updating the firmware of subsequent products. After completing product registration, the ignition support circuits are turned off. The position lamps (or direction indicators) display 5 times to confirm that the setting is complete.

Programming

After purchasing a new key fob compatible with the A61 complex and entering the code into the memory cell, you need to check the functionality of the product. If the programming procedure is correctly completed, the remote control should control all available modes. If failures are detected, the device must be reprogrammed. There have been cases of incompatibility between the software of Chinese-made remote controls and the central alarm unit. In this case, you need to reflash the equipment by contacting a specialized center.

How to register the Starline A91 key fob

The keychain is lost or broken - there is no reason to worry. In auto stores you can pick up either a original key fob or one compatible with the previous one that was lost. But now another problem arises. It is necessary to show the on-board system that another (new) remote control has appeared. And here this small instruction will help on how to bind the key fob to the starline alarm system correctly. For this operation you will need an ignition key and a special Valet alarm service button. Alarm manufacturers have already calculated in advance the need to turn off the alarm in similar situations. This is why the security system needs this button. Usually it is located in a secret place under the instrument panel, but so that the driver can reach it. So:

1. The car ignition must be turned off and the Valet button pressed 7 times.


Valet button

2. Turn the ignition back on. The siren should sound 7 times. After the siren stops, this is a sign that the key fob recording mode is activated.
3. On the new key fob, press buttons 2 and 3 simultaneously and hold them. After 1 siren signal, which indicates that the new starline a91 alarm key fob is activated, the buttons can be released.
4. If you are using several Starline A91 key fobs, this operation (step 3) must be repeated for all devices in a row, but there is a limit on their number. The memory is designed for four key fobs at the same time. After each setting, one siren signal should sound.
5. All that remains is to turn off the ignition. If the side lights flash 5 times, this is a sign that you have exited the mode of binding a new key fob.

Attention! If the new key fob is successfully activated, the old devices from the kit must also be overwritten or the system itself will delete them from memory.

How to reset settings

It is possible to return the remote control settings to their original values ​​only by removing the battery for a few seconds. To access the battery on your communicator, you will need to remove the cover of the compartment located on the back of the case. The power supply (AAA standard) is installed observing polarity; the wiring diagram is shown on the inside of the cover. Since the key fob is trained (the code is not deleted from memory), it is necessary to adjust the parameters of the built-in clock.

The additional key fob is equipped with a housing consisting of 2 halves. To replace the battery, the sections are separated with a thin screwdriver or a metal plate. After installing a fresh battery, the halves snap into place and no remote adjustment is required.

How to unlock

In case of irreversible damage or loss of the remote control, the driver can disable the security using the programming button or a secret digital password consisting of 1-3 digits. The removal algorithm is programmed when setting up the processor unit. The commands and tables given in the manual will allow you to select the required operating mode.

Algorithm for disabling protection using the service button:

1. After unlocking the door with the standard key, alarm signals begin to sound (or light signals, if the security system was previously turned on without a remote control). If a 2-stage disarming is programmed in the unit, the audible alarm does not sound.
2. Place the key in the lock and turn the cylinder to the “on” position.
3. Press the hidden setting key 3 times. It takes 20 seconds to find the button and press it (from the moment the alarm is turned on).
4. Wait for 2 beeps from the standard siren, indicating that the security function has been disabled. Alarms are automatically stopped.

With a programmed coded shutdown, you must enter the first register of the password by pressing the setup button. The vehicle emits light and sound alarms and the key is in the ignition on position. If the code consists of a single digit number, then the security will be disarmed after the key is removed from the lock. To enter a two- or three-digit number, you need to enter the registers one by one, separating the numbers before turning on the ignition.

When unlocking, you should take into account the state of the automatic security activation function. If the mode is activated, an interval of up to 10 seconds is allowed between turning on and off the ignition circuits. If the requirement is violated, the security cycle is resumed and all entered password digits are canceled. When programming 2-stage protection, engine locks are removed by re-entering the password or using the setup button.

How to setup

Setting up the Starline key fob begins with programming the current time. To turn on the settings menu, you need to hold the button marked with an asterisk icon for 2-3 seconds. The buzzer will give a melodic signal, which is replaced by a short squeak and 2 additional beeps. At the same time, the flashing mode of the first clock register is activated. The value is changed using protection mode switches. After briefly pressing the star key, the minutes field is set.

The Starline alarm operating instructions recommend that you proceed to setting the alarm clock after setting the clock (by pressing the key with the star icon). Adjustment of hours and minutes is carried out using a similar method. To enable the mode, a separate section is used, which is activated after setting the minutes. The driver turns on the alarm by briefly touching the button marked with a locked sign (a bell-shaped label will light up on the display).

The unlock key allows you to turn off the alarm.

After adjusting the alarm, set the timer (if necessary). Programming and control of the mode is carried out in the same way; the active timer is displayed on the display with an hourglass icon. If there are problems with adjustment associated with breakage of the keys or element base, it is necessary to replace the feedback key fob.

The communicator is used to enable additional modes using the cursor method; before starting adjustments, you need to bind the key fob to the head unit. To enter the menu, hold down the button with the star symbol. After a long and short sound signal is given, the icon located in the bottom row of icons begins to flash on the display. Short presses on the star button allow you to move the cursor; to activate the function, briefly press the security start key.

Why is it not registered?

If a new device for alarm control is not registered in the memory of the processor unit, then it is necessary to check the charge level and the state of the contacts of the current source. There should be no traces of corrosion on the metal elements; sandpaper is used for cleaning. A failed battery must be replaced, and a new device must be installed with correct polarity. After completing the manipulations, you need to try to program the key fob again.

When you try to record the fifth Starline A91 alarm key fob, the first device is automatically deleted from the memory. The owner needs to select 4 necessary devices and flash the products again. If problems recur, it is recommended to contact a service equipped with equipment to check the functionality of security system components. If the processor unit or antenna module is irreversibly damaged, a new alarm system is purchased and installed.

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How to reset settings on Starline A91 alarm system

It happens that the remote control is faulty. Then it’s worth going to a service center to update the firmware of the Starline key fob. First you need to reset the alarm settings. If the individual shutdown code was not programmed, then you need to perform the listed actions.

1. Open the doors with the key. The car's dimensions will flash 4 times.
2. Turn on the ignition. Get to the Valet button, press it three times.
3. Turn off the ignition. The siren should sound.
4. Now you can start the car and get to the officials to flash the Starline alarm key fob.