The Starline A91 alarm system presented in the automotive equipment market has been an undeniable leader for more than a year. Those who decided to join the number of users of this system will initially find the Starline A91 user manual useful. Having familiarized yourself with the installation rules and the application of an alarm for a car, you can have no doubt in the efficiency and comfort of the equipment presented.
General information
By purchasing a car alarm system and starting to study its operating instructions, you can notice the clear advantages of Starline 91 over other similar equipment.
Equipment commands are controlled using a key fob with a clear interface. It is characterized by ease of control. Thus, the radius of the presented system, according to the manufacturer’s documentation, reaches 2000 m.
The alarm system is quite universal and is suitable for installation on almost any car. It can be a car with a diesel, gasoline engine, as well as their turbine versions. The gearbox can be automatic, mechanical or robotic.
Properties of the system
There is a certain structure of security features provided for in Starline A91 car alarms . The installation instructions talk about such properties as:
- connection of StarLine DRR wireless blocking relays;
- trailer elements of the vehicle’s structural elements (hood, doors, trunk, parking brake);
- ignition comes from turning on;
- dual-zone shock sensor;
- connection of an additional sensor is possible.
Protection of car alarms of the Starline A91 system, according to the installation instructions, is achieved using certain functions.
One of them is the use of an interactive control code, which eliminates the possibility of electronic hacking of the system.
The device remembers the settings when the battery is turned off, which also adds to the reliability of Starline A91. The installation instructions provide for limiting alarm cycles from sensors.
The undoubted advantage of the system is the disabling of the alarm signal without canceling the security activities.
Trinket
Studying the principle of operation of the Starline A91 system, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the control conditions for the remote controls included in the delivery.
Two devices are included in the package of delivery. The main one has a liquid crystal display and 3 feedback control buttons. The second keychain is not equipped with a display and has 2 buttons.
Changing the system parameters and controlling the operation of the equipment is displayed on the first key fob.
Thanks to this, the operation of Starline A91 is greatly simplified. The keyfob is backlit, as well as their sound and vibration signals.
The cursor way of choosing icons, as well as the interface in Russian, will become clear to any user.
By installing "Starline A91" on the car, you can get information on the temperature of the engine and the passenger compartment on the display, as well as use functions such as an alarm clock, a clock and much more.
System installation
Installing "Starline A91" takes approximately 5 hours. When properly installed, the warranty on the operation of the system is 5 years.
By installing "Starline A91" in accordance with the manufacturer’s scheme, you can get high-quality car alarms with auto start.
Depending on the type of vehicle, additional modules can be used during installation. They, for example, will help bypass the standard immobilizer or simplify installation, minimize interference with the wiring of the car.
Equipment
The connection scheme "Starline A91" implies the use of a system configuration. It includes such components as 2 remote controls (with and without a liquid crystal display), a central processor, a module for receiving and transmitting a signal with an antenna, an impact sensor, temperature sensor, a siren and an LED indicator.
Also included in the package are a button for the hood and a service button.
To connect the elements of the system, there is a double-sided tape for mounting the signal reception and transmission sensors, as well as its cable, connection for the shock sensor, the 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 connectors.
In addition, instructions for installing and operating Starline A91 are attached, the connection diagram of which is set forth in Russian. You can also find in the kit a battery and a cover for a key fob with a display.
Mounting tools
When working with the Starline A91 connection diagram, you must prepare the necessary equipment for installation.
To carry out the work, you will need tools such as cross and slotted screwdrivers, a 10 mm socket wrench , a side cutter, an electrical tape, 3 10-15 mm self-tapping screws, and 15 plastic clamps 200 mm 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 POS-60 soldering iron and solder, an M6 bolt, 0.125 W resistors and types such as 3.8 kΩ, 1.3 kΩ, 2.2 kΩ. And you should also prepare a capacitor of 1000 μF * 25V.
An important element is an automobile five-pin relay and pads with a diode in the amount of 4 pcs.
Preparation before installing the system
Instruction manual "Starline A91" provides for the installation of the system in several stages. At the initial level, the dismantling of the corresponding vehicle designs is carried out.
First 3 sub-torpedo screws are untwisted, 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 dashboard is removed. The left air duct on the dashboard is removed and the dashboard trim is dismantled. The left threshold is removed.
The gearbox lining is removed. At this point, the dismantling process is completed.
Equipment installation
When installing the Starline A91 signaling, the actions are carried out sequentially, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
- I is a beep.
- II - switch sensor.
First, a siren is installed under the hood. There are attached temperature sensors. The alarm system "Starline A91" involves laying the wire through the seal from the driver’s side.
Next, an antenna is installed. It can be attached either to the upper left corner of the windshield, or to the dashboard. The shock sensor should be attached to the steering shaft with a plastic clip, and the LED should be mounted on the windshield pillar on the left side.
Then the wires for trunk control and engine operation are connected. According to the Starline A91 signaling scheme, the system unit is fixed to the left of the instrument panel. Corresponding cables are connected to it.
A CAN bus wire is connected on the diagnostic connector or on the connector at the top left of the steering column.
The main connections are made behind the decorative cladding of the gear lever according to the factory numbering.
Next, turn signals and central locking control are connected. After that, the ignition wires and accessories are connected.
According to the corresponding scheme, the starter start circuit is connected. The frame of the immobilizer bypass module is put on the ignition switch.
Installation complete
At the final stage of installation, the alarm power is connected. The necessary settings are made.
The signaling "Starline A91" will require setting the shock sensor and programming the engine start.
Assembly of interior parts is carried out in reverse order to dismantle.
The operation of the entire system is checked. You can do an additional lock on the left threshold.
Having completed all of the above manipulations in the correct sequence, there is no doubt in the effective, reliable operation of the entire system. Having studied all the functions provided for in car alarms, you should choose the most useful of them and learn how to set them using the key fob.
Consumer Reviews on System Management
Studying the user's manual for the system, each consumer notes a huge number of built-in functions in "Starline A91". Reviews for choosing the most frequently used functions highlight several of the most popular.
These, first of all, include the request for temperature in the cabin, for which it is necessary to clamp the status button of this indicator.
According to motorists' reviews, a very popular feature of Starline A91 is to query the engine temperature. Information about this parameter can be obtained by double-holding the status button.
Many users use the key fob to open the trunk, clamping the status request and arming buttons.
According to reviews, many car owners choose to start by temperature, by timer or by alarm.
Each driver has his own list of the most useful functions that provide comfortable control of the alarm system for a car.
The arsenal of teams embedded in the Starline A91 system will bring comfort to the operation of a car for any user of this system. It may take some time to study all the programs provided, but having mastered the most interesting ones, using them in everyday alarm management will not be difficult.
Negative system reviews
Among the reviews of motorists left in various sources about the presented product, there are many positive comments.
However, there are negative comments regarding the work of Starline A91. The reviews of critics allow us to conclude that the signal wave radius stated in the instruction does not match the realities of the urban landscape. The presence of interference in the form of extraneous signals and concrete walls significantly reduces 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 radius of the signal send corresponds to the declared by the manufacturer only in a clean field.
Another unpleasant moment, according to user reviews of Starline A91 car alarms, is the high energy consumption of the equipment in the winter. So, the energy consumption of 15 mA stated in the documentation is real at minus temperature will be about 60 mA. This discharges the car battery in a very short time.
Positive reviews
Despite the presence of negative reviews, in general, the car alarm system is characterized quite positively.
A lot of users note the possibility of warming up the car in the winter without leaving home as a comfort factor. The driver finishes a cup of morning coffee in his apartment, and his car warms up for 10 minutes under the control of a system such 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 I had to stay at home.
Of the positive user reviews, 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 fairly moderate cost of the equipment presented, the device of its operation, as well as the quality of operation, make Starline A91 an advantageous option among analog systems.
Having familiarized with the main characteristics, installation recommendations, as well as user reviews about the presented product, there is no doubt that this equipment will be quite functional in operation and durable in terms of life. The instruction manual "Starline A91", studied properly, will help to correctly mount the car alarm, as well as correctly apply all its functions in everyday life. This is a worthy and reliable equipment on the market of automotive products.