Buying a used car that already has an alarm installed can create a number of specific problems. If the previous owner of the car did not leave you any documents or instructions for the alarm, then you can determine this model, mode of operation and functions using the key fob.
Instructions
Step 1
The easiest way to find out the key fob alarm model is to study a specialized Internet site, which contains pictures of key fobs of various alarm systems. Launch your browser, in the search engine "Yandex" or Google, enter the text. For example, "Photo of the alarm keychain". Click on the "Search" button. A page will open with the names of the sites on which the photos you are interested in are located. The base of pictures on such sites is updated every day.
Step 2
If you find a similar keychain in the picture, and it completely matches yours, then you managed to determine the alarm model from the information available on the site. On many resources, you can set certain parameters for the search, sort the subject of interest to you in different categories. For example, the presence of an LED, an LCD display, the location of the buttons.
Step 3
Examine your keychain. If there is no Internet at hand, inspect the alarm from all sides. Manufacturers often indicate the model and identification number on the key fob body. In most cases, these are small letters located on the sidewall. If this information is not specified, then you can determine the model by design features. A special and unique design is the hallmark of many manufacturers. The large size and smooth marble finish indicates that this alarm model belongs to the Pharaon company. The shape of the keychain, similar to the silhouette of a mongoose, indicates the manufacturer is Mangoose. Sirio Tank produces models similar to the turret of a tank, while Cobra produces keychains that match the inflated snake hood.
Step 4
Finding out which model of your alarm key fob is the easiest way to use the internet. There you can find out what functions and modes your alarm system has and how to activate them. Write down the information you find so that you don't have these problems again.
