If the Starline alarm does not close the doors using the key fob, rule out the following faults:
- The remote control itself was broken;
- The key must be registered again;
- The battery in the car is dead;
- Incorrect alarm installation;
- Broken wiring, damage to limit switches;
- Problem with central locking;
- Radio interference on the signal transmission path;
- Problem with signal recognition;
- Malfunction of the Starline central unit, manufacturing defect.
These are the most common reasons why doors from the Starline alarm key fob do not close. Next, we will briefly analyze each one, and also find out what to do next.
Key fob is faulty
The control panel could break due to strong or rough mechanical impact. For example, due to a fall from a height, a strong impact on a hard surface, accidental wetness, etc.
Inspect the keychain for cracks, scratches, or chips. Check the icons on the display - are there any new ones? If the remote control is indeed broken, you need to disassemble it, clean the internal components, dry the board, and, if necessary, replace the faulty parts. If you don't want to bother, just take the remote control for repair or buy a new one.
By the way, has the battery been changed recently? However, if the Starline key fob does not lock the car, but at the same time opens it perfectly, everything is fine with power supply. If it shows no signs of life at all, try inserting a new battery.
Why doesn't the car unlock with the alarm key fob?
Almost every car has a modern alarm system. It protects it from unauthorized access and also allows you to perform some actions remotely. But during operation, drivers repeatedly encounter problems when the car does not open using the alarm key fob.
Low battery
If the doors do not open from the alarm key fob Starline a 91, Jaguar, Pandora, Tomahawk, Sherkhan, etc., the possibility of the car battery being discharged cannot be ruled out. To verify this, you need to do the following:
- Gain access to the engine compartment.
- Assess the condition of the battery. Sometimes, during a visual inspection, it is possible to determine the presence of mechanical defects on the body, which is associated with leakage of electrolyte.
The following procedures for diagnosing the battery are performed according to the following instructions:
- You need to disconnect the terminals from the battery and clean the terminals. Otherwise, any traces of oxidation may lead to malfunctions of the alarm system.
- Next you need to open the battery cans and assess the level of the working fluid. If it is minimal, you will need to add water using exclusively the distilled version from the auto store.
- The next stage involves diagnosing the voltage on the machine with the engine turned off, starting it and re-checking its functionality. The optimal operating value will be 12-13.8 volts. If it is less, it means the battery is discharged; if it is more, it has been overcharged.
- If the battery needs charging, it is charged. If there are no changes, you will have to remove the old battery and install a new part.
If the car does not open with the alarm key fob due to the battery being discharged, the driver needs to more closely monitor its charge level and prevent this from happening in the future. To do this, you need to turn off the lights after stopping the car or parking.
The alarm wire is broken
If the alarm does not work, and the doors opened randomly, although the driver closed them, the wire located between the body and the door may have been damaged. He is responsible for making the door open and close. When open, this part of the communication operates normally, and when closed, it opens. To verify this, you need to do the following:
- Open the door and latch it using a screwdriver or other metal object, placing it in the lock latch at the end. Such actions will create an effect similar to closing a door with a bracket.
- Press the limit switch in the doorway to stimulate automatic closing detection.
- Activate anti-theft functions by locking all locks. If the procedure is performed correctly, the alarm will give one beep.
- Remove security.
If the door structure has successfully opened, the system does not blink or notify of any problems; all that remains is to pull the handle to open the latch and slam the door again. If there is no positive result, you may have to replace the failed wire.
Reprogramming required
If the Starline alarm does not close the doors using the key fob, does not respond to commands immediately, or other malfunctions are observed, try registering the key again.
To do this, according to the instructions for the Starline security kit, model A91, you need to press the Valet key 7 times with the ignition off.
After the sound alert sounds 7 times, press keys 2 and 3 on the key fob. Hold until the siren sounds. Repeat the action with the next remote control. When finished, turn off the ignition and wait for the side lights to flash 5 times. Ready.
If you have a different alarm model, the action algorithm can be found in the technical manual.
Battery problem
Starline a91 may not lock the doors with the key fob due to the battery for three reasons:
- The unit is discharged;
- The battery was replaced with a new one;
- The battery is broken.
The cure for the last problem is to buy a new battery. The first is charging in a specialized service or at home. After replacing the unit, the key fob most often fails because it requires re-programming. We have already described above how this is done.
Incorrect alarm installation
Often the Starline A9 signaling system does not close the doors with the key fob because the kit itself was not installed correctly.
- A transceiver with a radio antenna was placed next to metal components of the car body or next to electrical appliances. As a result, interference occurs along the signal transmission path;
- The harness from the Starline central module was intertwined with other wires (contrary to the recommended correct installation technique).
Move the transceiver, untangle the wires and lay the central module cable separately.
Broken wire, damaged end switches
If the Starline A91 alarm does not close the doors with the key fob, make sure that the wire leading to the central locking is intact. Using a multimeter, check all electrical lines connected from the doors to the central alarm unit. Ring the contact elements, and also visually inspect the wires for breaks. If the problem is not found, diagnose the fuses and check the power supply to the limit switches (wires from the limit switches to the Starline system unit).
Damaged elements need to be replaced, new wires, to increase service life, do not forget to wrap with electrical tape.
Problems with the central locking
If the car does not close the lock from the remote control, although the driver has changed the wires, you should evaluate the condition of the central alarm lock. According to statistics, it fails more often than other elements, especially when controlled remotely. The problem can be identified if the vehicle with active security functions is idle for more than 1 minute. To solve the problem, you need to use the standard key fob or quickly switch the open/close buttons. If the car starts automatically, the security will be disabled as usual.
Signal recognition problem
Often the Starline alarm does not lock the car due to a broken actuator in the driver's door. This is a thing that directly pulls the iron rod inside the door and closes the lock (or opens it). If the rod is not pressed all the way, the door will not close.
- The actuator must be lubricated to operate without jamming. To do this, carefully remove the upholstery from the door. After lubrication, adjust the thrust;
- Replace the two-wire actuator with a five-wire one, the latter works flawlessly. It is better to entrust this work to the service center specialists.
Starline a9 alarm system does not open doors with remote control
Do you need to go to work urgently, but your car doors are locked? We tried all possible options: we pulled the doors in every possible way, pressed the key fob a hundred times, even changed the batteries in it - but the car still does not want to open?
Don't rush to despair! Opening the car can be done in just 15 minutes.
Why did the alarm stop working?
The Starline A9 car alarm is one of the manufacturer’s earliest models, released back in the 90s. It is suitable for any car: with a petrol, diesel or turbocharged engine, with a manual or automatic transmission.
StarLine A9 offers many convenient features:
auto start (including by temperature), start by alarm clock;
However, over the years of operation of the alarm system, drivers began to pay attention to interruptions in its operation. The situation when the key fob does not work and the car does not open has happened to many car owners.
Why might the alarm system refuse to open the car?
The battery in the key fob is dead
This is the most banal reason, which, however, should not be written off. Even if the key fob seems to be working: the indicator lights up, a characteristic sound is heard - the power remaining in the battery may simply not be enough to give the doors a signal to open. You can try to solve this problem yourself by simply replacing the batteries in the key fob.
The key fob has been unlinked
Paradoxically, after replacing the battery in the key fob, another problem may arise, which will also lead to the doors being locked. Changing the battery often causes decoupling of the key fob from the alarm system. So trying to solve the problem on your own by replacing the battery may be futile.
The alarm is not installed correctly
If a mistake was made during installation of the alarm system, it may not appear immediately, but after some time and, of course, at the most inopportune moment.
Damaged wiring
The wiring can wear out, break due to improper installation or operation, or suddenly malfunction for any other reason. It’s best to leave it to the professionals to figure out exactly what’s wrong with this bundle of wires.
Other reasons
Why else doesn’t the Starline b9 alarm key fob lock the car?
- The antenna module is placed on glass with a protective film, which shields and interferes with normal signal transmission. In this case, the transceiver is mounted on the rear window;
- If the key fob does not indicate that the car is locked, although the lock is locked, check the contacts responsible for closing the driver's seat belt plug. If the wire is damaged, an imitation of unlocking occurs, which is displayed on the key fob display.
- The radio unit is broken. Diagnostics can only be performed by specialists at a service station.
If the doors do not close due to a malfunction of the Auto-Locking option, reconfigure it through the Starline program mode. For instructions, see the technical manual in the Service Options section.
That's all for us. We have listed all the possible reasons why Starline does not close its doors. To summarize all of the above, most often the problem is a breakdown of the alarm elements (key fob, system module) or battery. In second place are various breaks in the nutrient veins in the leash. The third is radio frequency interference and incorrect installation of the system. Move in this order! Good luck to you!
Abnormal opening/closing of doors
In some cases, the alarm is triggered when the door is closed. In this case, the key fob may display information that the door is open. When you close it again and press the corresponding button on the key fob, the car immediately opens and the alarm goes off.
The problem is caused not so much by the system itself, but by the adjustment of the driver's door actuator. It cannot reach the standard traction, and the limit switch does not allow the central locking to open the doors. In this case, there are 2 options:
- Remove the driver's side door trim and adjust the actuator on the rod.
- Replace the two-wire activator with a similar system, but consisting of five wires. After this, you need to give him control of the central locking from the standard key fob. It is worth noting that this method is the most effective.
- After the car has been idle for a long time and the security system has been disarmed, a problem may arise when the doors automatically close immediately. The problem is solved after pressing the open button a second time.
In addition, the wiring insulation may be damaged and the fuse on the green and blue wires in the central locking connector may have burned out. The presence of a short to ground contributes to the spontaneous opening and closing of doors. The problem may also lie in the equipment being in service mode. In this case, the shock sensor will not work. In this case, the key fob will notify you of a malfunction with a signal displaying a wrench. This icon is selected by button 3 and disabled by button 2.
The reason that the Starline car alarm does not open the doors with the key fob or does not close them may be a faulty remote control. Problems may arise due to impact or mechanical damage. It happens that the alarm does not work correctly at first, this indicates errors during its installation on the car.
Prerequisites for signaling problems when opening or closing from a key fob and eliminating these defects
Car battery is dead
Incorrect installation of the accounting system
The wire responsible for opening and closing the door is broken
Problems with central locking
Problems after changing the battery
Why don't my door locks work the first time?
What to do if there is a problem with opening doors after using autostart?
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