Modern alarms are reliable automotive security and telematics systems with protection against scanning the dialog code for managing code grabbers. However, no matter how perfect the protection system, sooner or later, most motorists using
feedback alarms as the basic protection of the machine will encounter problems in its operation.
Do not forget that the keychain for signaling is a complex device that requires a careful attitude, since inside it is sensitive to any external influences electronics. It can easily fail if it is dropped, accidentally got on it or simply exposed to moisture. If the screen is damaged, the microswitches and LEDs fail, the full control of the machine becomes quite difficult, if not impossible.
It sometimes happens that a keychain for signaling fails at the most inopportune moment - when you need to leave the car in an unfamiliar place or in winter, when it is cold outside, and it is not possible to start the car remotely.
Naturally, at the first breakdown of the alarm system, having failed to establish the reason, many rush to contact the service center to replace the failed system with a new one. However, you should not rush into this.
To get started, try checking the key fob for alarm: you may be able to independently determine the cause of the malfunction and eliminate it without resorting to the help of professionals. When contacting a service center, a considerable amount will be taken from you, but you can try to avoid unnecessary costs.
First you need to check the performance of the keychain. Let's say that your car has a Starline alarm. The keychain needs to be inspected and make sure that the device was not subjected to mechanical stress, and its case was not cracked. If no external damage is visible, you can try to carefully open the device and check for damage to the electronic board. If the diode on your key fob does not light up, it is recommended to check and, if necessary, immediately replace the battery inside it. However, remember that the luminous diode (if any) is not an indicator that the battery is working.
If, after replacing the battery, the key fob for alarm does not work, it is possible that the cause of the breakdown lies in wiring problems. Regardless of the level of complexity of the alarm, it has contacts that tend to oxidize over time, making the entire system impossible. Therefore, to begin with, it is worth checking the performance of the car battery, all contacts and, if necessary, strip them. Sometimes it’s enough to remove the terminal from the battery for a minute and then put it back on again. Also often the cause of an alarm failure is a discharged battery.
Today in the Russian market you can easily find high-tech car alarm systems from leading manufacturers such as Pandora, Scher-Khan, Starline, offering durable and high-quality devices. But with careless use, even such a reliable device as a key chain for Starline alarm, may fail.
Therefore, service center experts advise you to be careful not to press the remote control buttons with great force, since when accessing them, replacing a device is usually expensive - more expensive than acquiring a new alarm system unit.