How to disable anti-hijack on tomahawk

Some Tomahawk alarm models are equipped with the “Anti Hijack” option - literally translated as “anti-robbery”. This mode is designed to prevent accidental theft of the car; to activate it, just press two buttons on the key fob (closing the doors and trunk).

Some owners do not understand how to disable Tomahawk Anti Hijack - serious difficulties arise in entering normal mode. All you need to do is press the “lock” for 5 seconds. Often this situation occurs when you accidentally press the keys on a pager in your pocket. This is when the first “acquaintance” with this option occurs:

a mysterious “Anti Hijack” icon appears on the screen;
the siren goes off;
lights begin to blink;
the starter and ignition are blocked;
The pager stops responding to presses.

After some time, the alarm goes silent, but when you try to start the engine, the listed “symptoms” appear again, causing the driver a lot of problems.
Difficulties often arise with turning it off - even if the owner follows everything strictly according to the instructions, the “anti high jack” continues to work. To do this correctly, you need to know the purpose and features of the anti-robbery mode.

Tomahawk: functionality

“Tomahawk” (Anti Hijack is only a small component of it) is a multifunctional anti-theft system. The key to it is a two-way programmable key fob with LED indicators and a convenient LCD screen.

The system contains a lot of useful options, for example:

Protected engine start/stop at a distance.
Remote shutdown of the shock sensor.
Self-diagnosis.
Protective function against false alarms.
Automatic engine heating according to programmable temperature indicators.
Disarming and opening the central lock in two steps.
Security of the hood, doors, luggage compartment.
Daily autostart of the engine.
Possibility of temperature control in the cabin.
“Call Driver” and “Search for Car” modes.
Security without the siren sounding.
Engine blocking.
Turbo timer.
Bypassing a faulty zone with an audible and visual signal.
Panic, Valet, Anti Hijack modes.

We will examine the latter in this article.

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Anti Hijack - what is it?

Anti-hijack (English: “steal, kidnap”), as well as anti-robbery function, anti-robbery mode, anti-theft option - a function that fights a burglar without the participation of the owner. Depending on the model of the anti-theft device, the Anti Hijack button can have either one or three modes that interact with each other.

An alternative to this option is the “Panic” mode - when activated, the car begins to “voice” and flash all its lights. It is activated to attract the attention of passers-by and people driving by to what is happening with the car and inside it.

Remote activation of anti-hi jack mode

Guys, I turned on this door unlocking mode (when opening the locks through the button on the door handle, only the driver's door opens.) It's inconvenient for me, how can I turn it off? The manual says to press both buttons, wait 5 seconds, the turn signals will blink 3 times... after that the function is disabled... but for some reason... maybe I don’t understand something?

Anti-Hijack - when only the door on which you press the button on the handle opens.

To activate, you need: 1) turn the ignition to the “Lock” position 2) lock the car using the key fob 3) then hold both key fob buttons pressed for about 10 seconds (although I held it a little longer) 4) immediately after releasing the buttons on the key fob, press once button on the driver's door handle. 5) the function is activated. Now, when the car is closed, only one door will open, the one you are standing next to, including the trunk. Also, when opening a door from the inside, only one door will open, which you open.

In order to open all the doors, you need to press the button on the door twice

This procedure is for machines with Intelligent Key.

UPD: Got it. Deactivation occurs in the same way as mode activation. You just need to hold the buttons on the key fob longer.

Anti Hijack (Tomahawk, in particular, contains it) is a very useful function that can save an almost stolen car. But there are also frequent cases when such a valuable option turns against the car owner himself, putting the latter in a “dead” state. All the nuances and capabilities of the mode, the features of turning it on/off will be discussed later in the article.

How to disable anti hijack tomahawk

In this article, auto electrician Alexey Molotov answers the question “How to disable anti hijack tomahawk?”

Anti Hijack (Tomahawk, in particular, contains it) is a very useful feature that can save an almost stolen car. But there are also frequent cases when such a valuable option turns against the car owner himself, putting the latter in a “dead” state. All the nuances and capabilities of the mode, the features of turning it on/off will be discussed later in the article.

Active mode

The car owner, giving the key fob with the keys to the robbers, does not panic and presses the “secret” button in the meantime. That’s why it’s much safer to keep your keys and key fob separately - in this case, you can activate Anti-HiJack unnoticed in your pocket. However, this will only make sense if the attackers and the car did not move away to a distance exceeding 20-30 meters.

Anti Hijack mode - what is it in this case? Robbers will be able to enjoy the ride for about a minute after its activation, after which the car will flash its hazard lights and safely stall in the middle of the road. The owner should not watch the further actions of the car thieves - they can quickly figure out what’s going on and return for the key fob.

If the car has a satellite search system, then the effect of such Anti Hijack ends in the same way, only the button in this case is a smartphone, and the operator takes over the start of the anti-hijack mode.

Enable Anti-Hacker mode

If “anti hijack” blinks on the screen, it means you have activated the anti-grabber. On key fobs of some Tomahawk series, glitches sometimes occur - the “lock and trunk” keys accidentally get jammed in the pocket:

It happens that the option is activated when the key fob gets into water, and due to a short circuit, the anti-hacking mode is launched. If several two-way pagers are stored in the device's memory, anti-robbery can be enabled by simultaneously pressing buttons on different remote controls.

To enable “Anti-Hacker” on all Tomahawk alarm series, you need to perform the following sequence of actions:

disarm the car;
Without starting the engine, press the two “trunk and lock” buttons for about 3 seconds.

After this, an icon with an anti-robbery inscription will appear on the monitor, indicating that the mode has been activated. The car’s engine can start and operate stably, but after 30 seconds the alarm will cut off power to the engine components and assemblies.

Some features of enabling the option.

The anti-hacker can only be activated on a key fob with two-way communication - the pager functionality allows you to control the power supply to the engine and promptly turn off the power.
Sometimes “anti-high jack” is turned on when registering key fobs in memory - this is a minor defect of the manufacturer. During programming, you need to hold down the same two keys as when turning on the anti-robbery. If you have not entered the main menu, the alarm perceives standard actions as activation of the “Anti Hijack” mode.
The anti-hijak can be turned on from any key fob with two-way communication - experts advise carrying a second alarm remote control in your pocket. Even if criminals take your keys and try to steal your car, you can start “Anti Hijack” from a spare pager (you need to prevent the car from driving further than 200-300 meters).

Activating anti-robbery on a Tomahawk alarm is much easier than disabling it. Most problems arise precisely with the return of security to the previous mode.

Passive mode

For the anti-theft mechanism to work, the owner does not need to do anything at all - he just needs to remember to take the radio tag with him into the car. After the ignition is turned on, the system begins to check for the presence of this beacon in the cabin. Having found it, it does not interfere with the further movement of the vehicle.

A repeat test is triggered when stopping, opening/closing doors and pressing the gas pedal. Not finding what you are looking for, the system turns off the engine and turns on the alarm.

Passive mode today is the most effective and safe, not letting down even the most forgetful driver. An unacceptable mistake would be to carry the tag in a bunch of keys.

Anti Hijack - how to disable

As already mentioned, in the cocked mode, due to an accident or a malfunction of the key fob (for example, a stuck button), the owner himself may become a prisoner of the Anti-HiJack system. If the car stalls, stands in the middle of the roadway, and “screams,” what should you do?

The end call can be set in one of the following ways:

After blocking the engine, turning on the alarm and turn signals, turn off and then immediately turn on the ignition again. Within ten seconds, press and release the Valet key. If you have a secret system shutdown code, enter it. However, be careful - if the code is entered incorrectly three times, the next attempt to enter it will be available only after some time.
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Video instruction

A detailed description of how to remove the glitch in our video:

Author of the material: Dumchenkov Mikhail

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Valet - features and functionality

We figured out the question of Anti Hijack - what it is, how to disable it. The next feature, Valet, which is closely related to it, is also worthy of attention.

This option is needed to temporarily disable all security functions of the system. Only the “Panic” option is not subject to it. As already mentioned, “Jack” deactivates “Anti-HighJack”. If it cannot cope with this task, you can remove the batteries from the key fob for a few minutes and then install them back again.

You should not tell a large number of friends about the location of the secret Valet activation button, which in a matter of minutes makes the car completely defenseless. You should also not turn on this mode in the presence of strangers.

You can activate the mode using this algorithm:

Turn the ignition switch on and off.
In the cabin itself, find and hold down the push-button mode switch, counting ten seconds after turning off the ignition.
The alarm will inform you about activation of the mode with characteristic sounds.
Subsequently, when operating the car in this mode while using the ignition switch, the system will notify you about it with sound signals.

Many key fob models allow you to perform this procedure remotely.

Disabling “Valet” is simple:

Turn the ignition key to on/off.
After counting down 10 minutes after turning off, press the push-button switch.
The system will signal its return to normal mode with a visual and light signal.

Remote shutdown is done according to the same scheme, only instead of the mentioned button, the keys with a lock and a speaker on the key fob are pressed.

Tomahawk alarms have an anti-robbery or car hijacking mode.

If they try to steal your car in your presence, you press 2 buttons on the 9020 key fob near the display when the car engine is running - the Anti-Hijack mode turns on and after 30 seconds the car engine is blocked and the car does not start.

Which alarms?

Knowing what Anti HiJack is in an alarm system, you can decide whether the option is needed in the security system. If it is necessary, it is enough to buy and install one of the following systems:

Alligator - M-550, TD-355, S-825RS, M-750, TD-320, S-825RS, TD-310, D-975G, TD-350, M-850 ver. 2 and others.
Convoy - MP-50 LCD, MP-70 LCD, XS-5, XS-3, MP-100D CAN Ready, SL-65, XS-4 and others.
Cyclone - X6, X300, X100, X400, RS 1000 v2, etc.
Pandora - DXL-1840L, DXL-4710, DXL-0050L, DX-40S and others.
Panther - SLR 5625 RC, CLC-180, CLK-350, CLC-200, QX-44, etc.

As you can see, Anti HiJack is found in many alarm systems, because the option is useful and can protect the car owner from theft. But here you need to take into account the type of security system and carefully read the instructions. It details how to enable and use this feature.

Knowing what Anti HiJack is in an alarm system, what it is needed for, and how it works, it is easier to decide whether it is necessary. In the comments, tell us if your security system has a system and if you have ever used it.

What does the Anti Hijack button mean?

There is not always a specific “anti-hijack” key on the key fob - to launch the option, two keys are pressed for a few seconds and the anti-robbery is activated. This function is available on the following Tomahawk signaling models:

“Anti Hijack” is needed to protect the car from theft - it prevents further movement of the car, because the siren and hazard warning lights are activated. Under such conditions, the attackers will not go far and will leave the vehicle without waiting for the police to arrive.

If the Tomahawk alarm is connected correctly, the following changes will occur 30 seconds after activating the “anti high jack”:

the engine stalls - the alarm will turn off the engine power;
the starter will be blocked and it will be impossible to start the car;
alarm mode will be triggered.

For anti-robbery to be activated, you need to turn on the key fob before giving it to the criminals. To do this, press the keys in your pocket for 3 seconds in advance. The car will start, the robbers will be able to start moving, but after a while the car will stall. Since Anti-Hijak takes longer to turn off, the bandits will leave the crime scene.

How to use

Many questions concern how to use Anti HiJack in alarm systems, because effectiveness depends on correct use. Let's look at the example of the Pandora security system with DXL 3210.

Passive mode takes place in several stages:

Readiness. It is important that the ignition is active and the doors are closed. If a threat from a passenger appears, press and hold the open lock and “F” buttons for 1 second. As a result, the ready mode is activated, the indicator flashes green, and the pistol symbol lights up on the screen.

Countdown. If the driver is forced to exit the vehicle, a 30 second timer starts. This time is given to move away from the car to a safe distance. During this entire time the LED continues to flash green.
Warning. At the end of the 30-second interval, the Anti HiJack alarm will be activated. This action is mandatory to warn of the risk of an emergency.
Motor blocking and alarm mode. After the set period has expired, the lock is activated, the siren and light alarm are activated.
Switching to security mode and ignoring key fob commands. The system goes into security mode, but control is temporarily disabled.

To disable the Anti HiJack mode at the initial stage, just press the button with the open lock for up to one second. In other cases, turning off the mode is possible only by emergency disarming.

The second Anti HiJack mode in the alarm system is active. It takes place in several stages:

Countdown. If the owner was forced to get out of the car, you need to press and hold the open and close buttons for less than 1 second. This starts a 30-second countdown, allowing the car to move a certain distance. At the same time, the green indicator flashes, and an icon with a crossed out gun appears on the display.

Warning. Once the 30-second interval is complete, a warning is triggered to protect against road accidents. At this stage, the machine warns that the engine will soon be blocked.
Motor blocking and alarm. The engine lock is activated, and then the light/sound alarm operates for 30 seconds. This action is aimed at scaring away intruders.
Transition to security. At the final stage, the system goes into security mode, which leads to a temporary refusal of commands from the key fob.

The option can only be enabled during emergency disarming. To ensure safety, it is not advisable for the car keys and key fob to be on the same bunch.

Removing the “anti high jack” indication from the Tomahawk alarm key fob

If the “Anti Hijack” option is activated on the remote control, the machine will be inactive until the security returns to normal mode. For the most popular Tomahawk alarm models, you can download detailed instructions on the Internet to solve this issue:

We will describe a universal sequence of actions for all Tomahawk series. Disabling is carried out not by the key fob, but by the “Valet” or “Override” service button, which is located in the dashboard or under it.

The main condition is the absence of panic, control of emotions and calm decision-making. Despite the alarm mode and siren sounds, we follow the algorithm:

disarm the car;
turn the key in the ignition;
press the service button 3 times;
the siren will emit 3 short signals;
turn off the ignition.

The siren will turn off, but the Anti-Hacker mode is still active. This is the most common mistake made by amateurs - you can’t start the car yet! To disable the option, the alarm must be disarmed by pressing the “open lock” button.

If 30 seconds have not yet passed since the anti-theft activation, the anti-theft mode can be disabled in two ways:

press the “open lock” button on the key fob;
hold the service key “Valet”/“Override” for 3 seconds.

If the actions are performed correctly, the Tomahawk alarm will return to its previous operating mode. If the anti hijack does not turn off, the ignition switch or service button may be faulty. In 90% of cases, the cause is a violation of the unlocking algorithm.

How to remove anti-hijack on Tomahawk alarm system

a mysterious “Anti Hijack” icon appears on the screen;
the siren goes off;
lights begin to blink;
the starter and ignition are blocked;
The pager stops responding to presses.