The Starline A91 alarm system presented on the automotive equipment market has been the undisputed leader for more than a year. For those who decide to join the number of users of this system, at the initial stage, the instruction manual for Starline A91 will be useful. Having familiarized yourself with the installation rules and the use of car alarms, you can be sure of the effectiveness and comfort of the presented equipment.
General information
When purchasing a car alarm system and starting to study its instruction manual, you can notice the obvious advantages of Starline 91 over other similar equipment.
Equipment commands are controlled using a key fob with a clear interface. It is characterized by simplicitycontrol. So, the range of the presented system, according to the manufacturer's documentation, reaches 2000 m.
The alarm is quite versatile and is suitable for installation on almost any car. It can be a car with a diesel, gasoline engine, as well as their turbine varieties. The transmission can be automatic, manual or robotic.
System Properties
There is a certain structure of security properties provided for in the Starline A91 car alarm. The installation instructions talk about properties such as:
- connection of StarLine DRR wireless interlock relays;
- limit switches for vehicle structural elements (hood, doors, trunk, parking brake);
- ignition comes from switching on;
- dual zone shock sensor;
- possible connection of an additional sensor.
Protection of the Starline A91 car alarm system, according to the installation instructions, is achieved using certain functions.
One of them is the use of a dialogue control code, which eliminates the possibility of electronic hacking of the system.
The device remembers the settings when the battery is disconnected, which also adds to the reliability of Starline A91. The installation instructions provide for limiting alarm cycles from sensors.
An undoubted advantage of the system is also to turn off the alarm without canceling the work of security activities.
Keychain
Studying the principle of operation of the Starline A91 system, you need to familiarize yourself with the conditions for controlling the key fobs included in the delivery.
The package includes two devices. The main one has a liquid crystal display and 3 feedback control buttons. The second key fob is not equipped with a display and has 2 buttons.
Change of system parameters and control of equipment operation is displayed on the display of the first key fob.
Thanks to this, the operation of "Starline A91" is greatly simplified. Key fob illumination is provided, as well as their sound and vibration signals.
The cursor method for selecting icons, as well as the interface in Russian, will become clear to any user.
By installing "Starline A91" on a car, you can get information on the temperature of the engine and interior on the display, as well as use functions such as an alarm clock, a clock and much more.
System installation
Installation "Starline A91" takes approximately 5 hours. When installed properly, the system is guaranteed for 5 years.
By installing "Starline A91" in accordance with the manufacturer's scheme, you can get a high-quality car alarm with automatic engine start.
Depending on the type of car, you can use additional modules during installation. They, for example, will help bypass the regular immobilizer or simplify installation, minimize interference with the car's wiring.
Package
Connection diagram "StarlineA91" implies the use of a complete system. It includes components such as 2 key fobs (with and without a liquid crystal display), a central processor, a signal receiving and transmitting module with an antenna, a shock sensor, a temperature sensor, a siren and an LED indicator.
Also included is a hood button and a service button.
To connect the elements of the system, there is a double-sided adhesive tape for attaching the sensor for receiving and transmitting a signal, as well as its cable, a connection for a shock sensor, a main cable with a connector for 18 channels, a power cable for starting and powering the system, a cable for the central lock with 6 slots.
In addition, the instructions for installation and operation of "Starline A91" are attached, the connection diagram of which is set out in Russian. You can also find a battery and a case for a key fob with a display in the kit.
Installation tools
Working with the Starline A91 connection diagram, you should prepare the necessary equipment for installation.
To carry out the work, you will need tools such as Phillips and slotted screwdrivers, a 10 mm socket wrench, a side cutter, electrical tape, 3 self-tapping screws 10-15 mm, 200 mm plastic clamps in the amount of 15 pieces.
It is also necessary to prepare a conductor for pulling wires and a corrugated pipe with a diameter of 10 mm and a length of 3 m.
You will need a soldering iron and solder POS-60, an M6 bolt, resistors 0.125 W and types such as 3.8 kOhm, 1.3 kOhm, 2.2 kOhm. BUTyou should also prepare a 1000uF25V capacitor.
An important element is a five-pin automotive relay and pads with a diode in the amount of 4 pcs.
Preparation before installation of the system
The instruction manual for "Starline A91" provides for the installation of the system in several stages. At the initial level, the corresponding car structures are dismantled.
First, 3 self-tapping screws of the torpedo box are unscrewed, and this part is removed. Next, the steering wheel cover is removed, for which the fastening screw and 2 self-tapping screws on the sides are unscrewed.
The instrument panel is being removed. The left air duct on the dashboard is removed and the instrument panel lining is dismantled. The left threshold is removed.
Gearbox cover removed. At this point, the dismantling process is completed.
Installation of equipment
When installing the Starline A91 signaling, the actions are carried out sequentially, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
- I - beep.
- II - switch sensor.
A siren is installed under the hood first. Temperature sensors are also attached there. The Starline A91 signaling scheme involves laying the wire through the seal on the driver's side.
Next, the antenna is installed. It can be attached either to the upper left corner of the windshield or to the dashboard. shock sensor shouldattach to the steering shaft with a plastic clip, and the LED to the windshield pillar on the left side.
Then the trunk and engine control wires are connected. According to the Starline A91 signaling scheme, the system unit is fixed to the left behind the instrument panel. Appropriate cables are connected to it.
A CAN bus wire is connected to the diagnostic connector or to the connector at the top left of the steering column.
Main connections are made behind the gear lever trim according to factory numbering.
Next, turn signals and central locking control are connected. After that, the ignition wires, accessories are connected.
According to the appropriate scheme, the starter start circuit is connected. The frame of the immobilizer bypass module is put on the ignition lock.
Completing installation
At the final stage of installation, the power supply of the alarm is connected. Necessary settings are being made.
Signal "Starline A91" will require shock sensor settings and engine start programming.
Assembly of interior parts is carried out in the reverse order of dismantling.
Checking the operation of the entire system. You can make additional blocking in the left threshold.
Having carried out all of the above manipulations in the correct sequence, you can be sure of the efficient, reliable operation of the entire system. Having studied all the functions provided in the car alarm, you should choose the most useful of them and learn how to set them usingkeychain.
Consumer feedback on system management
Studying the user manual of the system, each consumer notes a huge number of embedded functions in Starline A91. Reviews on the selection of the most frequently used functions highlight a few of the most popular.
These, first of all, include the temperature request in the cabin, for which you need to hold down the status button of this indicator.
According to the reviews of motorists, a very popular feature of the "Starline A91" is the request for engine temperature. Information about this parameter can be obtained by double-clicking the status button.
Many users use the key fob to open the trunk by pressing the status query and arming buttons.
According to reviews, many car owners choose to start by temperature, by timer or by alarm.
Each driver has their own list of the most useful features that provide comfortable control of the car alarm system.
The arsenal of commands embedded in the Starline A91 system will bring comfort to the operation of the car of any user of this system. It may take some time to learn all the provided programs, but once you have mastered the most interesting ones, it will not be difficult to apply them in your daily alarm control.
Negative feedback about the system
Among the reviews of motorists left in various sources about the presented product, there are many positive comments.
However, there are also negative statements about the work of "Starline A91". Reviews of critics allow us to conclude that the signal wave radius stated in the instructions does not correspond to the realities of the urban landscape. The presence of interference in the form of extraneous signals and concrete walls significantly reduce the range of sending commands. In some cases, it does not exceed 300 m.
However, this is enough to control the system from a high-rise apartment if the vehicle is in the yard or garage near the house. The specified signal sending radius corresponds to the one declared by the manufacturer only in clear field conditions.
Another unpleasant moment, according to the reviews of users of the Starline A91 car alarm, is the high energy consumption of equipment in the winter. So, the power consumption of 15 mA declared in the documentation will actually be about 60 mA at sub-zero temperatures. This drains the car's battery in a very short time.
Positive Feedback
Despite the presence of negative reviews, in general, the car alarm system is characterized quite positively.
Many users point out as a comfort factor the ability to warm up the car in the winter without leaving home. The driver drinks a cup of morning coffee in his apartment, and his car warms up for 10 minutes under the control of such a system as the Starline A91 car alarm. Feedback from motorists also suggests that it is allowed to extend the warm-up time by another 5 minutes, if for some reason it was necessarystay at home.
From the positive feedback from users, it is also worth noting a large number of useful functions provided by the manufacturer. Having studied the recommendations contained in the Starline A91 operating instructions, each driver can choose for himself the most useful commands used for the system.
Against the background of a rather moderate cost of the presented equipment, the device of its operation, as well as the quality of operation, make Starline A91 a profitable option among analog systems.
After reviewing the main characteristics, recommendations for installation, as well as user reviews of the presented product, there is no doubt that this equipment will be quite functional in operation and durable in terms of service life. The Starline A91 instruction manual, properly studied, will help you correctly mount the car alarm, as well as correctly apply all its functions in everyday life. This is a worthy and reliable equipment presented in the auto market.
