Instructions for completely disabling the Tomahawk alarm with and without a key fob

Even if you monitor the battery charge in the key fob, you may be faced with the need to open the car when the key fob is dead at the end of the working day, the spare one is at home, and it’s minus thirty outside, and you don’t want to look for a store with batteries at all. Inexpensive alarm systems have even more reasons to “hack” your own car: the security system may simply not respond to commands in a supermarket parking lot due to the use of broadband transmission on the already overloaded frequency of 433 MHz. Radio module failures and other technical problems cannot be ruled out.

How to unlock Tomahawk 10.1

In this family of alarms, the emergency shutdown procedure is primitive. All that is required to disarm the car is to open the door with the key and quickly turn on the ignition (the pause should be no more than 20 seconds). Next, find the Override button (analogous to the “Valet” button on the Starline alarm system) and press it 4 times, then turn off the ignition. The system will disable the security, and you can safely turn on the ignition again and start the engine.

The only barrier protecting the car from theft on the Tomahawk 10.1 is the secret installation of the Override button. If the thief finds it, the car may be considered stolen.

Therefore, when installing alarms of this type, it is necessary to either install a “secret” button as secretly and unconventionally as possible, or use additional measures to disguise it. At the same time, the central block must prevent quick removal, otherwise it will be possible to close the contacts directly on it.

Disabling Features

If the device is faulty, then it is imperative to turn it off. In order to perform this action, you need to become familiar with the car alarm device. It includes the following parts:

• Main unit;
• Led indicator;
• Antenna;
• Keychain;
• Service button;
• Shock sensor.

Absolutely all tomahawk alarm models are characterized by the presence of instructions that tell how the device is disarmed if it does not work.

If it is missing, you must press the second button on the key fob. This device is equipped with an LED indicator and two buttons, so finding one of them will be quite easy.

The button must be pressed once. After this, the siren will give two signals, during which the side lights will flash. The vehicle doors will then open on their own. The car's headlights will also go out.

How to disable Tomahawk G-9000/G-9000 CAN

Compared to the Tomahawk 10.1 model, nothing has changed here by default, since you can also turn off the Tomahawk of this series with one Override button. The only difference is that after opening the door with the key, you must keep it open and press the button not 4, but 3 times.

However, the system has introduced the ability to withdraw using a personal PIN code, which must be turned on during installation or by the owner of the car. To activate PIN code protection, you need to:

1. Disarm the car.
2. With the ignition off, press the Override button five times.
3. Turn on the ignition.
4. After listening to the siren signals, press the Override button 4 times (security function 4 is selected).
5. Press the "disarm", "trunk" or "mute" button on the key fob to set a two-digit, three-digit or four-digit PIN code.
6. Turn off the ignition.

Now set a new code. The numbers in it take values ​​from 1 to 9, that is, there are 81 two-digit codes, 729 three-digit codes and 6561 four-digit codes - a total of 7371 possible options, and the hijacker does not know in advance how many characters are in the code. The procedure for entering a PIN code is simple:

• Press Override 4 times with the ignition off;
• turn on the ignition and press the same Override button again;
• using button 1 of the key fob, enter the first digit of the code (each press the value of this digit increases by 1);
• using button 2, similarly, enter the second digit, button 3, if necessary, the third, and 4, the fourth;
• turn off the ignition.

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The process of entering the code is convenient to control: the current value is displayed on the key fob screen.

If a PIN code is configured, then to disable it, after opening the door, turn on the ignition and enter Override the first digit of the code (for example, seven presses for number 7), then turn off the ignition. Next, enter the second digit of the code in the same way, turn off the ignition and repeat the same steps for the 3rd and 4th digits, if the appropriate code length is set. After entering the last digit, the car will be disarmed.

Reviews

Motorists' opinions on Tomahawk alarms.

Yuri:

I put the whitefish on Renault Simbol, drove it for a couple of years, and replaced it with another one. In principle, the functionality suited me, but I was tired of the constant glitches. She always doesn't like something.

Konstantin:

I use it on a car 2114 from VAZ. Overall, a good budget alarm with a good range of features. The only negative is that the unit is capricious to careless operation. You must constantly be careful not to scratch the key fob or get the modules wet during washing. Otherwise everything is fine.

Alexander:

I was driving my wife's Chevy Rezzo. Considering the budget, we can say that the whitefish is good, there are no complaints. But the quality of workmanship is poor - it’s better to fork out the cash and buy a more reliable system right away.

General recommendations

As has been demonstrated, keyless disabling on the Tomahawk is too primitive and is not considered to meet the requirements for burglary resistance of security systems. Therefore, it is worth additionally protecting yourself:

1. Do not use the “traditional” installation locations for the Override button - under the instrument panel, behind the interior fuse box hatch.
2. Replace the standard button with another one - for example, with a fake toggle switch for turning on the fog lights. The wiring should not give itself away, openly going to the central alarm unit.

The ideal option is to install an additional immobilizer with a wearable tag as the main barrier to protect the car. In this case, an obviously cheap alarm will be more of a “distraction”, while the presence of an immobilizer will not give itself away. Think about mechanical anti-theft devices, not forgetting that they also differ in effectiveness - this is written about in the corresponding article. However, in total it will cost the same as purchasing a higher-class alarm system.

Therefore, it is worth thinking about cheaper ways to protect the car if financial issues become the main reason for purchasing a budget alarm system - install a “secret” toggle switch for blocking important engine circuits, repin the OBD connector to make it more difficult to disable the car’s standard immobilizer, and so on. Taken together, these simple measures can already protect the car, especially since there is no point for a thief to bother with inexpensive cars for a long time; you can try to steal one of the many of the same type.

Alarm Features

The equipment has the most correct integration, which ensures an organic increase in anti-theft potential. If there is a threat of burglary or car theft, then the corresponding notifications are sent to the alarm key fob.

If this does not happen, then this means that the system is buggy. In this case, it is necessary to turn off and turn on the equipment. If after this the system does not work, then you need to use the services of a specialist.

Thanks to the use of modern technologies in the production of equipment, its noise efficiency is ensured as low as possible. The instructions contain detailed information. The security system is characterized by the presence of a mini-USB port, which is used to update the software.

The key fob has backlit pictogram buttons, which ensures maximum convenient use at any time of the day. The device uses LED indicators, which provides a high level of backlight brightness. Convenience during the use of key fobs is provided due to the coincidence of the functional purpose of their buttons.

Emergency shutdown of the alarm using the Valet or Override button

The Tomahawk 9010 security system is turned off like this.

1. Open the driver's door with the key. The alarm mode is activated (the siren will scream, the external lighting will blink).
2. Activate the ignition, do not start the engine.
3. Press the Jack key four times.
4. Deactivate the ignition. The lights will blink twice. The alarm will emit two beeps.

Vehicles with additionally installed central locking

On cars that do not have a standard central lock, electromechanical drives are installed in the doors, controlled directly by power alarm relays:

In this diagram, the following types of malfunctions are possible (cases are considered when all doors do not work at the same time; in the case of a malfunction of the drive, only one reason is clearly a violation of the drive adjustment, its malfunction or a broken wiring):

• The doors do not close, but the key fob command opens them: the built-in locking relay is faulty (the normally closed contact remains closed when the command is received). To confirm, just connect a tester or LED probe to the power wire for closing the drives: there will be a constant “ground” on it, regardless of the commands received. The central alarm unit needs to be repaired or replaced.
• The alarm does not lock or open the doors: first, you need to make sure that the alarm accepts the key fob commands by pressing other buttons. If the key fob is not recognized by the alarm, you must try to re-program it according to the instructions (in this case, all previously recorded codes will be erased, so you need to re-program the second key fob).
• The inability to reprogram key fobs is a clear sign of a failure of the alarm antenna unit. If the commands are recognized normally (in many cases, the operation of the built-in alarm relays can be simply heard), the fuses of the central locking lines are checked, the presence of constant power and ground on the power relays, as well as the absence of breaks in that part of the circuit where it is not yet connected to separate branches in the door.

Disarming without Tomahawk 9010 key fob

The main assistant when removing the Tomahawk 9010 is the instruction manual. Carefully read the section on disabling the alarm. Emergency shutdown of the security system can be performed using two methods, using the “Valet” key and disconnecting the power. Let's take a closer look at each of the methods.

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When to do it

An emergency shutdown of the security system is carried out if it is impossible to open the car. The car does not respond to commands given from the remote control and will not start. This is due to a malfunction of the key fob or the alarm itself. The reasons that led to the unstable functioning of the anti-theft system may be:

• the presence of radio interference that prevents communication between the remote control and the control unit. The case is typical for large cities. Radio signals from mobile phones or other electronics interfere with the normal operation of the device;
• failure of the control unit (mechanical shock, short circuit on the board, moisture on the electrical circuit).

Equipment performance characteristics

The equipment is equipped with an innovative base unit and a new key fob, which is capable of fully performing its functions at an impressive distance. The car is reliably protected from hacking thanks to a modern encryption code.

The vehicle's on-board network voltage is monitored by a special program. The car alarm system can independently turn off sensors in accordance with zones.

The undeniable advantage of the alarm is that it has two key fobs, with which it can be controlled from a considerable distance.

One of the key fobs has a liquid crystal display, which provides convenience when using the device. Information is displayed on the display, which allows the car owner to constantly monitor the performance of the system.

The key fob is backlit, which provides convenience when operating the device in the dark. Expansion of the signaling functionality is provided due to the presence of feedback. When the key fob receives a signal, the light indication turns on, which makes it easier to control the equipment.

The equipment is protected from hacking thanks to an innovative dynamic encryption code. The key fob is used to disable the alarm.

You can easily disable the car alarm yourself using a certain algorithm of actions. You can perform this action with or without a key fob.

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Find out how to turn off the Tomahawk 9010 alarm using the Valet button.

Repair of defective twists

A common reason for the alarm to not work correctly is poor-quality twists that oxidize over time. Having opened the insulating tape, it is necessary to unwind the twist and clean the oxidized wires.

If necessary, after stripping the wires to a greater length, restore the twist and solder it with acid-free flux. The simplest option is regular rosin.

The reason for the destruction of the twist may be the insufficient length of the movable harnesses, for example, the door harness, which is excessively stretched when the door is fully opened.

In this case, the harness assembled by the alarm installer is completely disconnected, and all its wires are extended to an equal length. The junctions of the harness with the extension sections are also soldered and protected with heat-shrinkable cambric.

De-energizing the security system

This method is used on older versions of security systems. In modern alarm systems, turning off the power still does not provide access to the car interior. And to open the hood you need to get inside the car.

The instruction manual does not contain instructions on how to de-energize the anti-theft device. You should not do this yourself.

Remote engine start

To remotely start the engine, you need to press button No. 4 (key) - the car will respond with a triple flash of parking lights and three siren signals. One of the messages will appear on the display:

• 5t – an attempt was made to start the engine;
• 5P – attempt to start the engine failed;
• image of a car with clouds of exhaust gases - the engine is running.

The car engine will run for a pre-programmed time (5/10/15/20 minutes) and then turn off. To extend the operating time, you need to simultaneously press buttons No. 4 (key) and No. 5 (lock). Each subsequent press of these buttons increases the engine warm-up time by 5 minutes. The key fob display will show the value of the programmed engine operating time.

The car engine cannot be started remotely if:

• ignition on;
• the hood is open;
• The gear lever is not set to neutral;
• the car's handbrake is not on;
• Valet mode activated;
• On a car with a manual transmission, preparation for remote engine start has not been completed.

In any of the listed cases (except for Valet), when you try to remotely start the car, 4 alarm sounds will sound.

Download operating instructions for Tomahawk 9010, 9020, 9030, 7010, x5 in pdf format

You can download service documentation for managing Tomahawk security systems using the following links: