How to set up autostart based on temperature Starline A91

The functions of automobile security systems include a mode for remote or automatic start of the power unit, which allows you to warm up the engine in winter. Autostart Starline A91 allows you to turn on the engine depending on the ambient temperature or at a specified time. The user activates the service and configures the operating mode using the remote control.

How to enable autorun

Enabling autostart implies the preliminary installation of a temperature sensor, which is installed on the engine cylinder block or on the coolant supply lines. To switch the sensor, a contact equipped with a cable with orange-black insulation is used (part of the 18-pin block of the alarm processor unit). To ensure that the automatic motor start function works, you need to configure the equipment.

The design of the 18-pin connector includes a loop cable equipped with a black insulator. When installing the product on a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission, the circuit must be opened. On cars with automatic transmission, it is necessary to keep the chain in a closed state. The automatic start algorithm provides for 4 rotations of the shaft by the starter; adjustment of the number of starts is not provided. Each subsequent start attempt is characterized by an increase in the starter operating time (by 0.2 seconds).

1. Valet service button

The button is included in the alarm kit, which you can see in the picture. The key is a separate device that is secured with glue or double-sided tape in a secret place in the cabin. The button has an electrical wire to connect to the main alarm unit.


Delivery kit for Starline A91 car alarm

The functions of the Jack button include the following:

  • transfer to service mode for visiting a service station;
  • changing car alarm settings and resetting to factory settings;
  • emergency disabling of the security mode without using a key fob.

How to program

To change the parameters, find the settings button and press it 6 times, and then turn on the ignition. The system will sound 6 siren signals, confirming it is ready for programming. You can configure the autostart of the Starline alarm in accordance with the configuration tables given in the instructions.

To select a function, press the hidden setting key (from 1 to 12 times). Then the owner presses the buttons located on the remote control, selecting the desired mode value (for example, the threshold temperature value or the engine operating time during the warm-up cycle). After this, the user turns on the alarm for the starter operating time, depending on the type of engine and its technical condition.

When using automatic starting on a diesel engine, it is necessary to provide a delay between turning on the electrical circuits and activating the starter. The period of time is necessary to warm up the glow plugs located in the block head. Heated metal elements increase the air temperature, making the starting procedure easier. The complex allows you to select the time from the values ​​of 5, 10 and 20 seconds. The basic delay of 2 seconds is for a gasoline engine.

Then the control of the operation of the power unit is configured, which is necessary for timely shutdown of the starter. The design of the security complex allows you to determine the operation of the power plant by the voltage value in the on-board network, by the presence of a signal in the positive or negative circuit of the generator and by the signal transmitted to the tachometer.

Additionally, the ignition support function is configured, ensuring safe operation of the engine in the absence of the owner in the cabin.

If the car is equipped with a special button for starting and stopping the engine, it is necessary to adjust the operation algorithm of the power output (the signal on the blue cable coming from the 6-pin harness). The final programming and selection of the method for automatically turning on the engine is carried out using 3 buttons on the remote control, which are indicated by a lock icon (with a closed and open shackle) and an asterisk. Before installing automatic start, you must go through a program neutral installation cycle (necessary for cars with a manual transmission).

After setup, you need to check the correct operation of the starting system. To test, you need to turn on the ignition and then press the button with the star icon. The key icon turns on on the screen (against the background of the windshield). An additional test is carried out with the engine running: after pressing the same key, the display additionally displays an icon simulating the flow of exhaust gases. If there are no icons or other icons are displayed, you need to check the settings of the security system (in accordance with the instructions).

Autostart based on engine temperature

Adjusting the Starline alarm to start the engine based on temperature involves setting the central unit to a temperature threshold. The parameter is selected from the range -5°, -10°, -18° and -25°C. When the sensor cools below the programmed value, the crankshaft is cranked by the starter and the unit warms up. To start, it is allowed to use a sensor located in the engine compartment and a sensor located in the vehicle interior.

The minimum time interval between restarts is 1 hour. The time spent warming up the engine is not taken into account. The user cannot change the repetition frequency, since the parameter is determined by external temperature conditions. Setting autostart based on temperature does not provide restrictions on the number of repeated warm-ups (depending only on the life of the vehicle’s battery).

To activate the service, you will need to press the key marked with an asterisk. After giving the melody and a series of 3 short beeps, the cursor programming method is activated. The user moves the cursor with short actions on the button with an asterisk; after selecting the icon with the thermometer icon, it is necessary to change the value of the function. To activate, you need to press the key with the locked padlock symbol. When temperature triggering is enabled, parallel modes can be activated (by alarm or timer).

The key fob will give a melodic signal, accompanied by a flash of the hazard warning lamps or dimensions (depending on the method of installation of the security complex). The control panel screen displays the active function icon and briefly displays the temperature threshold at which an attempt to start the power unit will be made. The alarm control diode will flash in a series of 3 short flashes to confirm system readiness.

If further use of the function is not intended, you must disable the service. To configure, you will need to enter the adjustment menu, select the active icon using the cursor method, and then press the key marked with a lock with an open shackle. The car will flash the hazard warning lights 2 times, the key fob will play a melody, which confirms that the automatic engine warm-up has been cancelled.

Autorun by timer

Before programming the engine start using a timer, it is necessary to set the repeat time (from the series 2, 3, 4 or 24 hours). The function is configured through the programming menu of the Starline A91 central processing unit. Autorun by timer is activated through the menu; to enter the settings you will need to press and hold the button with the star icon. Then the cursor moves to the icon with a rotating impeller; pressing the button with a closed lock allows you to turn on the function.

Function programming instructions

Programming algorithm:

  1. Press the service button (Valet) six times.
  2. Turn on the ignition.
  3. The car siren will sound six times, accompanied by a flashing indicator.
  4. By pressing the service button, select a customizable parameter that will be switched on the display instead of the clock.
  5. After this you need to set the parameter. The meanings of each button are shown in the table below.
  6. The key fob will confirm the mode selection with a sound signal.
  7. Turn off the ignition.

Table: programming startup parameters

NumberCustom optionShort press on button 1Briefly click on key 2Short press on button 3Long and short presses on the first button
1 pulse2 pulses3 pulses4 pulses
1Duration of operation of the power unit when the turbo timer mode is turned on1 minute2 minutes3 minutes4 minutes
5Anti-theft system mode, in which the car engine will startWith activation of the security function and blocking of door locksWithout armingWithout activation of the security functionWithout enabling protective mode
6State of side lights or light alarm on a car with the engine runningFlickerThe headlights are on continuouslyOptics disabledOptics disabled
7Closing the door locks when the engine is turned off, if the security mode is activatedDisabledActivatedActivatedActivated
8Alarm output algorithm (blue contact of 6-pin connector)Method 1 - when the ignition is turned on (ACC)Method 2 – via contact on the lock IGN2Method 3 – using the Start/Stop buttonMethod 4 – one signal
9Starter cranking time0.8 seconds1.4 s2 s3.6 s
10Type of power unit power systemPetrolDiesel fuel (method 1)Diesel fuel (method 2)Diesel fuel (method 3)
11Method for monitoring engine operation after automatic startAccording to the voltage in the car's electrical networkBased on signals from the positive output of the generatorBy negative pulse of the generator setBy tachometer
12Turning on the ignition support system when the engine is runningIn automatic modeFrom the remote controlFrom the communicatorFrom key fob

Setting the sensitivity of the shock sensor

The security system includes a sensor that determines the force of the impact on the body. The sensor is used to activate the alarm mode, perceiving a blow as an attempt of unauthorized access to the vehicle interior. The device is mounted inside the vehicle; the operating instructions recommend placing the product open to adjust the sensitivity. There are control diodes on the body that turn on when a blow to the car body is detected.

Vibrations that occur during engine operation are perceived by the sensor as attempts at burglary, which triggers the siren. To adjust the sensitivity, 2 potentiometers are used (warning zone and alarm level), which are rotated with the tip of a screwdriver. The regulator has 10 positions; when shipped from the factory, position 4 or 5 is set. Before starting, you need to reduce the sensitivity of the device by turning the regulators to a minimum.

Then you should start setting the warning level. To adjust, you need to open the car door, activate the security mode, and then turn the adjuster screw clockwise. Sensitivity is determined by light palm strikes applied to the body. Then the user can set the alarm level on Starline (by analogy). After completing the adjustment, it is recommended to set the security system to autostart and check the sensitivity of the sensor when the engine is running and when there are impacts on the body (by tapping the roof panel with your palm).

Download instructions for the Starline A91 alarm in PDF format

You can download a detailed service manual for installing and managing Starline A91 using the link:

Manuals in Russian for operation and installation of alarm systems
Operating instructions for Starline A91 Dialog
Installation instructions for Starline A91

How to disable the feature

The user can turn off automatic start using the buttons on the control panel. It is impossible to completely disable the function, since the motor operation algorithms are embedded in the software of the central unit. If problems occur with automatic start, it is recommended to force reset the alarm settings and then reprogram the parameters.

Despite the fact that the starline a91 alarm system belongs to the class of budget models of security systems, it meets all the requirements for the protection of such devices. It has a data flow through 8 floating channels with a 128-bit encryption code with an intelligent autorun function. This complicates signal interception, since the system itself automatically selects a radio frequency during each “key fob-car” dialog connection, which is of no small importance in urban environments with radio interference.

Other reasons

In addition to the reasons listed, there are a large number of other factors that negatively affect the operation of the device and disable the autorun function. All of them are typical for one or another Starline model, so it is not recommended to neglect them.

Possible causes of the malfunction:

  1. The control module does not see the mark on the electronic key. This problem often occurs due to a dead battery or a software glitch. It leads to the fact that after starting the engine runs for a few seconds, and then turns off on its own. A complete check of the security system and repair of the identified problem will help correct the situation.
  2. An error was made when connecting the wires that control the operation of the vehicle engine. In StarLine A91, this work is performed by one of the cables of the main connector. It should be connected to the generator indicator light or tachometer. If you attach the wire incorrectly, the engine will not start, but the engine start icon will be displayed on the key fob display.
  3. Failure of the safety device on the circuit section between the battery and the microprocessor module. In this case, the car alarm will give a triple light signal, indicating low voltage in the network. The problem can be fixed only after a full diagnosis and visual inspection of the connectors. In most cases, it will be enough to replace the oxidized contacts with new ones or use wires of a smaller cross-section.

In cold weather, the StarLine A91 car alarm becomes an indispensable assistant for every vehicle owner. However, the influence of various factors can lead to breakdown of the useful engine autostart function. In this case, you need to correctly determine the cause of the malfunction and try to eliminate it yourself.

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It is known that the Starline A91 security system has an automatic engine start. But before this, a number of mandatory actions must be performed:

  1. Move the gearshift knob to the neutral position (turn off all gears);
  2. Turn off the ignition and remove the key from it (the engine must be on);
  3. Apply the parking brake.
  4. Close all doors tightly, as well as the hood and trunk lid;

If any step is missed, remote launch is not possible. But with proper preparation of the car (the engine is turned off by the alarm itself), it can be started from the remote control in different ways.

    Press and hold button No. 1 for three seconds and after the sound signal quickly press button No. 3:

Or periodically starting the engine from the key fob:

This function is especially relevant in winter, when periodic warming up of the engine is required. The starline a91 key fob can automatically start the engine to warm up (after 2, 3, 4, 24 hours).

3. Engine autostart conditions

In what cases does Starline A91 not start remotely and automatically:

  • ignition on;
  • the brake pedal is pressed or the parking brake is released;
  • the hood is open;
  • For cars with a manual transmission, the program neutral mode is not installed;
  • For cars with automatic transmission, the control lever is not in the PARK position.

Activate autostart mode based on temperature

This function will work if certain conditions are met:

  • if there is a temperature sensor;
  • from the place of its installation;
  • serviceability of the sensor itself.

Activated by long pressing button 3 (star) until a sound signal appears from the key fob - it should beep once. The leftmost icon (1) at the bottom of the screen will blink on the display. By short pressing button 3, we move through the menu to the third position from the left (square 3) with the thermometer symbol.

After making sure that the desired function is activated, press button No. 1 on the case to activate this mode (this mode is turned off by pressing button 2 on the case), and in place of the clock readings a critical value of the engine temperature will appear after which it will autostart.


After the temperature value has been displayed, there is no need to press anything - after 8-10 seconds the remote control itself will beep and the clock will appear on the display again, and the third icon (with a thermometer) will remain dark. The state of this icon shows whether the autorun mode is running based on temperature: dark - the mode is active, light - reset.

How to set scrolling mode to maximum

However, trouble also happens on cars with automatic start. Especially if the air temperature drops below the baseboard. After carrying out calculations, in most cases it is possible to find out that for normal engine starting, just a little is missing - 0.8 - 1.4 seconds.

By studying the device manual, you can learn how to enter programming mode and change settings.

Here's what the manufacturer recommends:

  • Find the Jack button;
  • Click on it six times;
  • Turn on the ignition (key half a turn) and wait until the system beeps exactly six times;
  • Press the button exactly nine times, then select the time according to the table on the remote control;
  • The signal should beep, after which the hazard lights will flash.

The duration of the starter scrolling can be set within four time modes. The shortest is 0.8 seconds, the longest is 3.6 seconds. Obviously, in cold areas you need to increase the scroll time to the maximum values. And you can do this yourself by understanding the system settings.

It is also important to know about alarm memory. For example, the StarLine system can remember up to four key fobs

As for recording codes, it is carried out when the system is turned off.

FunctionShort press button 1Short press button 2Long press button 1Long press button 2
1 signal2 signals3 signals4 signals
1Engine warm-up time in start mode10 minutes20 minutes30 minuteswithout limitation
2Autostart at engine temperature-5°C-10°С-15°С-20°С
3Starter cranking time with remote start800 ms1200 ms1800 ms3000 ms
4Additional signal duration channel 2 0.8 sec10 sec30 sec"latch" on/off
5Additional signal duration channel 3 0.8 sec10 sec30 sec"latch" on/off
6Method of monitoring engine operation by:voltage, tachometertachometernot usedgenerator
7Algorithm when starting the engineduplicates output Clamp 1duplicates ACC outputduplicates output Clamp 1duplicates ACC output
locking the doors when starting the engine remotelyturned offturned offincludedincluded
8Starter delay (petrol/diesel)2 seconds (petrol)10 seconds (diesel)10 seconds (diesel)10 seconds (diesel)
9Pulse duration for central lockinglocking0.8 sec (electric)3.6 sec (air)0.8 sec30 sec (comfort)
unlocking0.8 sec3.6 sec2×0.8 sec0.8 sec
10The work algorithm will be supplemented. channel No. 3 option 1option 2option 1option 2
Immobilizer modeswitched offswitched offincludedincluded
11Control of door locks from the ignition keyturned offunlocking onlylocking delay 10 seclocking delay 30 sec
12Automatic switching of the security modeincludedincludedincludedturned off
Switching protectionincludedturned offincludedturned off
13Delay in activation of sensors when the security mode is turned on5 sec15 sec30 sec45 sec
14Algorithm of operation of 4 additional channels (blue wire)20 sec when disarming30 sec when disarming20 sec when disarming30 sec when disarming
15Engine support modeAUTOSAFEAUTOSAFE
External interlock type (black and white wire)N.R.N.R.N.Z.N.Z.
16Turbo timer modeswitched off1 min3 min6 min

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Autostart by time

To enable this function, you need to select icon 2 on the display. The car will blink its headlights once, and a melodic signal will sound on the key fob. Now, after a time specified by the owner, the alarm will periodically start the engine.

If after the first attempt the car does not start, a second one will follow. In this case, the starter cranking time will be increased by 0.2 seconds. The timer is designed for 4 attempts to start the engine. If even after the fourth attempt the engine does not start, the sound signal on the key fob sounds. To set the engine warm-up time, the sequence of actions is as follows:

  • Press and hold button No. 3 on the key fob (asterisk) for a long time.
  • The key fob will beep briefly, but keep the button pressed, after the second sound signal, release the button;
  • The leftmost icon (1) on the panel will blink;
  • Briefly press button No. 3 to move to the fan icon;

5. Remote engine start

With proper preparation of the car, you will be able to remotely start the engine using the Starline A91 key fob. For this purpose, a certain combination of buttons is provided - 1 + 3 in sequence, i.e. we press the first one for a long time, and the third - briefly. This will be followed by a series of events:

  • a short signal will sound;
  • The indication St will appear on the screen for 1 s;
  • then the display will show an icon of the running engine, security mode and remaining time (r10, r20, r30, r99), which is updated every minute.

If the first attempt to autostart the engine is unsuccessful, the system will repeat it three more times. If after the 4th time nothing happens, then the inscription SP will appear on the key fob display. You will be notified of the exhaustion of attempts by 4 sound and light signals.

The system will notify you that the warm-up time is ending. There will be an r01 icon on the key fob screen, and 4 beeps will sound twice. After the remaining engine warm-up time has elapsed and it stops, you will see 4 flashes of dimensions. The display will display r00, and the key fob itself will notify you with 4 beeps. The engine running icon will disappear from the display.

The most common causes of breakdowns

  • The shock sensor does not work. Reconfiguring the shock sensor itself may help.
  • The alarm goes off too often. There are two probable reasons. Either the settings are set too sensitively, or there is corrosion on the connection ends.
  • There is no response from key fob commands. If there is no response from the car to commands sent from the control key fob, the control buttons are stuck or the battery is dead. It may be necessary to completely replace the remote control with a new registration in the system.
  • The car doors do not close using the remote control. Technicians at service centers can help you deal with the problem. It is necessary to check and determine where there are breaks in the circuit between the main unit and the door, compliance with the technical requirements of the actuator wires and how the door closing impulse is programmed.
  • Autostart stopped working. Most often the cause lies in faulty wiring. It may be damaged. The immobilizer bypass (most likely the antenna itself) is also installed incorrectly. You should also check the device programming.
  • The car siren does not work. Either the siren itself broke down, or there was a break in the electrical wiring. Complete replacement of the siren itself or rewiring of the entire system will help eliminate the problem.
  • Many security systems have additional options and capabilities that make life easier for their owner. For example, on Starline A91 it is autostart. Moreover, it can be installed on any car, including models such as VAZ 2110 or 2114. The car alarm connection diagram is quite simple and can be done in the garage. To do this you will need:

    • security system kit;
    • a set of tools including a drill, drills, screwdrivers, etc.;
    • soldering accessories: blowtorch, solder, tin, rosin;
    • electrical tape, heat shrink tubing and an industrial hair dryer.

    The diagram is shown in the figure below.

    To remotely start the motor, you need to connect a special six-pin connector. In this case, the wires are connected in a certain order.

    • the red cable (+12V) goes to the central locking;
    • yellow (IGN1) – cable for the ignition switch;
    • two black wires connect to the starter (thick) and the ignition switch (thin);
    • blue and green remain unconnected.

    We are working on bugs

    In theory, any car alarm has the properties listed here. The presence or absence of difficulties in setting is determined by the vehicle’s circuitry, and not by the presence of a malfunction in the security system. Starline, however, provided the user with instructions on how to solve the problems that arose. For example, the following effect may be observed: at low temperatures, startup is carried out “every other time,” but in the warm season there are no problems. This means that, most likely, “charge lamp” control is used, and the voltage at the generator output appears too early.


    The generator should work like this

    It would be pointless to change the sensitivity of the control circuit, and this option is not provided in the Star Line signaling. Use another method, such as tachometer monitoring.

    If it is not always possible to set up control by the generator, as well as by the tachometer, then the question arises whether it would be easier to control only the voltage. Skip programming function 11 and get this option right away. And then try the verification procedure. In almost every modern car it will fail.

    There is advice that is not given either in the instructions or in the reviews. Having connected the “black-gray” wire to the charge lamp, try using both settings options – 2 or 3. If this does not help, connect to another contact of the lamp. But the best method, as Starline experts themselves say, is to read the engine tachometer signal.


    ICE tachometer pulses

    To implement this option, the control cord is connected to the high-voltage terminal of the tachometer. You can also use the injector control output if we are talking about an injection internal combustion engine. Then the sensitivity of the signal input is adjusted, and this operation is discussed in more detail in the following chapters.

    The functions of more complex systems that do not belong to the Star Line Dialog family include monitoring the operation of the internal combustion engine using an oil pressure sensor. The method works ideally only with some engines, and at low temperatures it malfunctions. Use exactly the control method that is reliable when used under different conditions.

    How to autostart from a button

    After correct installation, the car will be able to start remotely. Additionally, a number of programming functions will be available. Starline A91 can be configured to autostart based on temperature, alarm, time or battery charge. Below is a video that explains which buttons to press.

    What can StarLine A do in terms of autostart?

    • Random autostart: can be performed at any time when the car is in the area of ​​reliable radio reception or an external GSM module is connected to the alarm system;
    • Auto start on alarm clock: the car will start once at the time specified in the alarm clock settings;
    • Autostart "Starline A91" using a timer allows the car to independently warm up the engine at intervals of 2,3,4 or 24 hours from the moment the mode is activated;
    • You can set the “Starline A91” temperature so that engine warming begins when the engine temperature drops below a specified threshold, but no more than once per hour.

    Setting up the Starline A91 alarm system for automatic start by time

    The security system has the function of setting up remote start by time. This function allows you to start the engine at a specified hour, as well as warm it up before the owner arrives. If the first start attempt fails, then the next time the starter operating time increases by 0.2 seconds. After four unsuccessful attempts, a corresponding notification is sent to the key fob.

    How to set autorun time

    In order for the function to work correctly, you must set the correct time on the key fob. Afterwards, you need to enter the programming mode by pressing the Valet service button six times in the cabin (with the ignition off). After turning the key to the On position, the car will emit 6 beeps.

    Now click the service button three more times, switching to the appropriate programming mode. The machine responds to each press with a sound signal. After this, within ten seconds you need to press the desired button on the key fob (the first key is every two hours, the second – three hours, the third – four hours). The procedure will be confirmed independently.

    Enabling autostart on the Starline A91 alarm system by time

    Disabling autorun by time

    If necessary, you can refuse this function. Disabling occurs as follows:

    • Press button 3 for a long time (until the second signal);
    • the cursor moves to the fan icon;
    • The function is deactivated by briefly pressing the second button. To confirm this, the car will blink its headlights three times and beep.

    Starting the engine on an alarm clock

    You can configure the engine to start automatically using an alarm clock. To do this, you will first need to configure these parameters on the key fob itself. Press button 3 until a small melodic signal is played. After this, the clock parameter on the remote control should blink. Two more short presses allow you to configure the alarm clock settings. The required values ​​are set by clicking on keys 1 and 2.

    9. Remote extension of engine operation

    If you want the engine to continue working, you need to press buttons 1 and 3 in succession: the first for a long time, the second for a short time. This can be done any number of times.

    Each time you press this key combination, engine operation is extended by 5 minutes - they are added to the time remaining before shutting down. The maximum number of renewal attempts can be set to 30 minutes.

    Setting up the Starline A91 alarm system for automatic start based on temperature

    • turn off the ignition, press the Valet key six times;
    • turn on the ignition, click Valet four more times;
    • Now the first button on the key fob will set the parameter -5 degrees, the second - minus 10, the third - minus 18. A long and then short press of the first button is responsible for setting the parameter - 25 degrees Celsius.

    How to change the autostart temperature on Starline A91 from the key fob

    How to set autostart on the key fob based on engine temperature

    Now the main parameters are set, all that remains is to activate the autostart function based on temperature:

    • press the third key for a long time until the second melodic signal is played by the key fob;
    • Click on the third button two more times so that the cursor on the display moves to the thermometer icon;
    • To activate, you need to press the first key once.

    Now the car will start at the temperature specified by the owner.

    Disabling autostart based on temperature

    If the car owner leaves for a long time or automatic start based on temperature is not necessary, then this function can be removed. The procedure is similar:

    • long press the third button (until the second sound signal);
    • press the third key twice more briefly to move the cursor to the thermometer icon;
    • Use the second button to deactivate this function.

    What the owner needs to know

    The Starline A91 Dialog alarm can be configured either using a table or using the cursor method. When setting up autostart based on temperature, they go to the “thermometer” symbol, but if the sensor is faulty, the icon is not activated.


    Screenshot of Ultrastar manual

    Such functions could not be implemented if the Dialog mode was not used. In every review where the Starline A91 Dialog security system is considered, its resistance to burglary is also praised. All these characteristics, as you can understand, are associated with the presence of an interactive mode.

    There is a review where the communication range with the key fob was measured during testing. During operation, obviously, slightly different values ​​are obtained that differ from the “passport” values. For the Starline A91 Dialog signaling, the following results were obtained:


    Communication range test

    The command sent to the system from the key fob was only to start the starter. The characteristics here look good, but they clearly do not reach the several kilometers indicated in the documentation.

    Reviews published by owners provide information that is not available in any review:

    • Using the Dialogue mode also has negative consequences - the battery in the key fob with the display quickly runs out. This effect itself is more pronounced at low air temperatures.
    • The car security system of the model in question has its own specific disadvantages. After several seasons of operation, for example, you have to adjust the shock sensor, turn it off or replace it with a new one.
    • Temperature-based autostart can be used. But it is better to mount the temperature sensor under the dashboard, and not on the engine crankcase.

    Information from the list may relate to the Starline A91 Dialog signaling system, but not only to it. Ultimately, its processor program provides 3 autorun modes: by temperature, and at a certain time (alarm clock) or by timer. The combined mode can also be used. We will leave the choice to the future owner.

    Why doesn't auto start work on the alarm?

    Sometimes it happens that the autorun function does not work. For example, the starter turns the engine, but it does not start. In this case, it is necessary to check the presence of gasoline in the tank, as well as the charge of the battery. In the first case, everything is clear - you need to add gasoline. Secondly, charge the battery.

    It is also possible that the engine does not start when cold and even has difficulty starting with the key. In this case, you can set settings that will increase the starter operating time. You can also reduce the interval between startup attempts.

    But the most common reason why a car won't start is simple inattention.
    Such reasons include the gear being in gear (for cars with automatic transmission drive), unlocked doors, etc.
    It happens that the car stops starting due to the fact that the system does not receive the signal well. In this case, the key fob displays information and immediately writes an error. To reset the protocol, you need to start the engine again with the key and tighten the handbrake. Then remove the key from the ignition, open the driver's door and activate the alarm again. Usually the car is armed again, and the OS7 error simply disappears. However, this is not always the case. If this does not happen, then you need to contact the service center.

    Recommendations for use and general autorun rules

    General rules for using and operating the engine autostart function:

    1. If you plan to remotely start the engine, the vehicle must be parked in an open and well-ventilated area.
    2. When implementing automatic start, the user needs to make sure that the vehicle is in good condition and there is enough fuel in the tank. It is recommended to set all the necessary parameters for the heating system and window heating in advance to ensure faster heating. The stove regulator must be adjusted so that it works for air circulation.
    3. The option to autostart the power unit based on air temperature starts regardless of the operation of other options, for example, using a timer or alarm clock.

    When operating the Starline A91 Dialogue security system, the following points must be taken into account:

    1. Automatic engine start functions regardless of whether the communicator is within the range of the transceiver or not. The key fob may be disabled, but the engine will still start. Therefore, if the user leaves the car for several days or leaves the car in the garage, the function must be turned off.
    2. The remote start time on the alarm may differ from the configured one by several minutes.
    3. If the user has programmed the duration of operation of the power unit after start-up “without limitation”, then the maximum operating time will be 30 minutes.

    The car engine will not start under the following conditions:

    • The ignition is turned on in the car;
    • The parking brake lever is lowered;
    • the engine compartment of the car is open;
    • the car brake is depressed;
    • the user did not prepare the vehicle for remote start; in particular, the “soft neutral” procedure was not performed on vehicles with manual transmission.

    How to install

    Before activating Starline A91 autorun, you must perform a number of actions:

    1. Stop the car and set the parking brake.
    2. Switch the automatic transmission selector to the “Parking” mode or manual transmission to the neutral speed position.
    3. Remove the key from the ignition, the engine will continue to run.
    4. Close the door and turn on the alarm using button 1. The engine will stop and the hazard warning lights or side lights will flash. The system indicator will flash at regular intervals.

    After this procedure, called setting the soft neutral, you can start the engine remotely.

    How much does the Starline A91 key fob with auto start cost?

    The price of the security system depends on the configuration of the set. For example, in Moscow, a car alarm costs from 4 thousand rubles, and if there is a GSM module, the cost increases to 9 thousand. For other Russian cities, this figure may vary.

    CityCost of Starline A91, thousand rubles
    Moscow4-9
    Saint Petersburg4,2-8,8
    Ekaterinburg4,4-7
    Saratov3,5-6,8
    Volgograd3,8-7,3

    Reviews

    I recently picked up a car and it already had Starline A91 installed. I will say this - a very advanced car alarm for the money. The feedback is very good - on the key fob it is immediately clear what is on, although there are a whole bunch of different indicators. And the display itself is well backlit, even on a sunny day it does not overexpose and remains informative. In general, I am completely satisfied with it, I think that I would install this particular system on another car.

    I chose Starline A91 after much deliberation. I say that I was right. Just a great alarm for the money. There is everything you can - autostart, feedback and a turbo timer, which is very important for me. Each parameter can be configured separately, which is convenient. I drink coffee in the morning, and then I go out and get into the already warmed-up car, thanks to the autostart. What’s also cool is that you can install a GSM module and control some functions directly from your phone. It's really convenient. Especially for the price at which the Starline A91 is valued.

    Factory reset

    To reset the Starline A91 alarm settings, use the following algorithm:

    • turn on the ignition and press the service button located in the car 10 times in a row;
    • turn off the ignition, and the siren will emit 10 short signals, notifying the user that he has switched the alarm to reset mode;
    • press the service button once, after which one siren signal sounds;
    • press button No. 1 (lock) on the key fob, after which the system notifies with a short single signal that the factory settings have been reset;
    • To exit the reset mode, turn on the ignition or wait until the system automatically exits this mode. As confirmation, the side lights flash five times and the key fob emits a melodic signal.

    All. The alarm has been reset to factory settings.

    Thus, the Starline A91 alarm system can perform automatic functions, or it can perform mechanical functions, configured by pressing buttons. A significant part of its functions are changed by programming. Therefore, by customizing the system, you can create a convenient and reliable anti-theft system that will serve you for a long time and without failure.

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