Full characteristics of the Tomahawk X5 car alarm with instructions for installation, configuration and operation

03/02/2022 2,426 Alarms

Author: Victor

The Tomahawk X5 car alarm is a progressive new generation model, equipped with feedback and the ability to start the engine from a distance. Installation of this anti-theft system is allowed on any vehicles with a 12 V network voltage, regardless of engine type.

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Tomahawk X5 alarm capabilities

The Tomahawk X5 security system model has the functions of remote and automatic car engine start. In the first case, the motor starts on command from the remote control, in the second - under certain events (temperature or time).

Specifications

Overview of the main properties and parameters of the Tomahawk X5 “signaling”:

• current consumption in the ignition on mode is 16 mA;
• transmission of commands via communication channels is carried out at a frequency of 433.92 MHz;
• the range of operation of the communicator in the mode of sending and receiving signals is no more than 1.2 km;
• the type of pulse transmission belongs to the FM frequency category;
• the opening time of the luggage compartment door can be programmed by the user and range from 0.8 to 30 seconds;
• when the security mode is on, the siren should consume no more than 1.5 A;
• The user has the option of connecting alarms to the steering horn.

Functions

List of main options for the Tomahawk X5 system with automatic start of the internal combustion engine (ICE):

1. Turbo timer option. Its use helps prevent rapid wear of the structural elements of the diesel power unit. When the option is enabled, the engine idles for several minutes before stopping.
2. Option "Anti-scanner". Enabling it allows you to protect codes in transmitted signals from interception by scanners.
3. Availability of a warning and feedback system. The remote control with a display must connect to the alarm within the range of the transceiver and monitor its status. When one of the work zones is triggered, information about this will be displayed on the communicator screen indicating the sensors.
4. Use of a special protective mechanism for monitoring door locks, hood, luggage compartment, and ignition system.
5. Availability of main and additional devices for blocking the power unit.
6. Using an individual password to enter maintenance mode and emergency unlocking. Alarm control using a code is possible if the key fob is lost or broken.
7. Activating the security mode with or without sound.
8. Possibility of activating protection when the engine is running.
9. Availability of a two-level vehicle security system.
10. Central locking. Its opening is carried out in two stages. The consumer also has the ability to adjust the length of the central locking pulses.
11. Separate door control when the engine is running. To do this, the necessary options are pre-programmed.
12. Possibility to additionally install and connect auxiliary devices. This could be a temperature sensor, motion or tilt controller.
13. Uses three programmable channels to control additional devices and equipment.
14. Delay function for turning off the lighting in the car interior.
15. Availability of the option of self-diagnosis and bypass of non-working zones of the anti-theft installation. Information about malfunctions and problems is displayed on the remote control display.
16. Application of a security system protection system against false alarms.
17. Determining the alarm status by LED operation.
18. Availability of the “Panic” function. Its use will allow you to activate the action of lights and sirens on command.
19. Warning the driver about starting to drive with the door open.
20. Ability to remotely configure shock and sensitivity controllers by zone. If necessary, the user can disable the sensor.
21. Sound and visual accompaniment when assigning all options. The alarm system responds with both optical devices and a siren, as well as a communicator.
22. Illuminated key fob equipped with a liquid crystal screen.
23. Availability of timer, clock and alarm functions on the remote control.
24. Possibility of using the vibration alert option when sound signals are turned off.
25. Displaying data on the communicator display about the car battery charge.
26. Monitoring the temperature level in the vehicle interior. Information about this is shown on the display. Allows you to correctly remotely start the engine in accordance with the temperature level.
27. The presence of an energy saving mode for the remote control. Its use will prevent rapid discharge of the power source in the device.
28. Alarm coverage area control function.
29. Option to call the car owner from his salon. The transceiver is equipped with a special button, by pressing which you can send a signal to the control panel. Thus, the passenger can warn the car owner about the need to return to the car.
30. Possibility of remote opening of the luggage compartment door.

Equipment

The Tomahawk X5 alarm delivery kit includes the following elements:

• microprocessor module of the system;
• main communicator equipped with an LCD display;
• additional keychain supplied in a waterproof case;
• two-level sensitivity controller;
• transceiver module;
• additional temperature sensor;
• diode light bulb;
• “Override” button to enter service mode;
• car power unit blocking relay;
• push-button limit switch;
• a set of cables for connecting the main module, controllers, transceiver and relay;
• service user manual;
• package.

The siren, as well as limit switches for the doors and trunk, must be purchased separately, since they are not included in the Tomahawk X5 alarm package.

Complete set of Tomahawk X5 and main keychain

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages of the Tomahawk X5 system:

1. Availability of a detailed service manual. The technical documentation indicates all the nuances regarding the connection, allowing even an inexperienced user to install the system.
2. Use of loud siren alarms.
3. Affordable price.
4. Possibility to avoid false alarms by deactivating the shock sensor.

Disadvantages of the anti-theft system:

1. Low security of the security system against signal interception. Despite the presence of the Anti-scanner option, a professional hijacker will be able to hack the system using the necessary equipment.
2. The range of the communicator declared by the manufacturer does not correspond to reality. In city conditions, this figure can drop to one hundred meters.
3. Difficulties in controlling the security system in the event of serious interference. Electromagnetic waves can lead to the need to send a command from the remote control several times.
4. The alarm communicator may freeze. According to consumer reviews, this problem is especially evident when the system is used for a long time.

User Roman Terakhov showed how using a code grabber you can hack the Tomahawk X5 anti-theft installation.

Functional

The Tomahawk security system key fob is equipped with 5 keys protected by a special rubber cover. To power the circuits, an AAA battery is used, mounted in a special compartment. The purpose of the buttons is described in the operating instructions; explanatory pictograms are printed on the surfaces of the keys. To warn the owner, a built-in buzzer is used and a vibration signal is provided.

The LCD screen contains icons to help you monitor operating parameters and function status. The display contains an icon of the battery status and a control scale for determining the coverage area of ​​the transmitter. The display has a zone in the form of a car silhouette, which helps to identify an activated or faulty security zone. Separate icons indicate opening panels; in addition, there are indicators of alarm and warning zones of the shock sensor.

The kit includes an additional remote control with 4 keys and a control diode. The buttons are marked on the surface of the parts with white paint. The control indicator allows you to determine autostart using the key fob.

Step-by-step installation instructions

Placement of the components of the Tomahawk X5 alarm system:

1. The microprocessor module is mounted inside the car in a place that is most hidden from prying eyes and external influences. The unit should be placed with the block facing down to prevent possible moisture from entering the device through the wires. You can additionally wrap the module with foam rubber to prevent the negative impact of vibrations on its board during movement. The device is fixed using self-tapping screws or plastic ties. It can be placed behind the dashboard of a car.
2. The transceiver is installed in the vehicle interior, in the highest place. The distance between the device and metal parts of the body must be at least 5 cm. The transceiver must not be placed in proximity to electronic equipment and wiring harnesses.
3. The siren is mounted in the engine compartment with the horn facing down. It, as well as its wires, should not be accessible from under the bottom of the car. The device must not be placed near the cylinder block, intake manifold or other sources of high temperatures.
4. Door and hood limit switches are installed in places most protected from moisture.
5. The temperature controller is fixed to the vehicle's power unit. It can be installed elsewhere in the engine compartment, but mounting it on the engine will provide the most accurate sensor readings.
6. The impact controller is mounted in the central part of the car interior. It is fixed to a metal surface using self-tapping screws or double-sided tape.
7. All high-current power lines are laid under the decorative lining of the interior. Electrical circuits must be protected using fuse elements of the appropriate rating. Soldering must be used in places where conductors are broken.

Connection diagram with description

Features of connecting the main block of the Tomahawk X5 alarm are presented in the table:

Wiring diagram for connecting the Tomahawk X5 alarm control unit connector

Alarm setup

Before using the Tomahawk X5 communicator, you must install a working battery in the device. The power supply is inserted into the compartment located behind the back cover of the key fob. When installing, polarity must be taken into account.

Changing the PIN code

Tomahawk X5 alarms are normally assigned a two-digit password 11, it is used to enter the service mode and emergency shutdown of the lock.

Code replacement guide:

1. When the ignition is turned off in the car, press the “Override” service button 4 times.
2. The key is inserted into the lock. The ignition is activated. The anti-theft siren will sound four times.
3. The button to enter the service mode is clicked once.
4. Using a working communicator, the first digit of the PIN code is entered. You can use passwords of any combination in the range from 11 to 44. If it is 1, press the button with the lock closed, 2 with the lock open, 3 with the trunk. To enter the number 4, click the key with the crossed out speaker.
5. If the password is entered correctly, the anti-theft siren will sound several times.
6. To enter the second digit, repeat the steps described in steps 3-4.
7. The next step is to use the PIN code. To do this, turn off the ignition.
8. The emergency mode entry button is pressed 5 times. The user must have time to do this within 10 seconds after deactivating the ignition. Then you can turn it on. The Tomahawk X5 siren will sound five times.
9. After the last signal, the key to enter the service mode is pressed 1 time. The siren will sound. The steps at this point must be repeated 14 times.
10. The alarm will sound with sound pulses. At this moment, on the communicator you need to simultaneously “click” on keys 2, 3 and 4.
11. Programming mode is disabled. To complete the task, you must turn off the ignition or take no action for 10 seconds.

Key fob programming

Linking a new remote control to the Tomahawk X5 control unit:

1. When the ignition is turned off in the car, press the emergency mode entry key 7 times. It must be kept clamped.
2. The key is inserted into the lock. You need to turn it to turn on the ignition. The anti-theft siren will sound 7 times, this indicates that you have entered the binding menu.
3. The emergency button is released.
4. On the registered communicator, the door opening and locking keys are simultaneously “clicked”. If the binding is successful, the alarm will sound a siren.
5. The ignition turns off. The anti-theft system should automatically exit the binding menu.

The Tomahawk X5 alarm system allows you to enter information about no more than four communicators into the control unit’s memory. When programming further devices, data on previous remote controls is deleted.

How to attach a key fob Tomahawk TZ-9030, TZ-9031, Z-5, 9.3, 9.7, G-9000, 7.1, 8.1

These systems have a different operating procedure; they should not be confused with those previously described, despite the external similarity. The difference begins from the moment you enter the programming mode: here you need to turn on the ignition when the alarm is disarmed, do not hold down the Override button, but quickly press it 7 times. After the appropriate number of confirmation signals from the siren, you need to hold down the arming and disarming buttons on each of the key fobs being registered - for the main one in the Tomahawk TZ series they are on the front side, for the additional one in the top row. For the Tomahawk Z-5 alarm they are the first in the general row on both key fobs.

User manual

The manual for the use of the Tomahawk X5 alarm system contains a detailed description of all its functions, including auto-starting the engine and arming the car. The use of any options on the communicator is accompanied by sound and light signals from the device.

How to activate protection mode?

Arming the Tomahawk X5 signaling system:

1. On the main remote control, a key in the shape of a locked pad “clicks.” The vehicle's optical devices will flash.
2. Activation of the protective mode is accompanied by a short siren signal.
3. If your car has window closers, the power windows will close them.
4. In the case when the alarm plays 4 pulses with a siren, this indicates the presence of problem security zones. For example, the driver did not fully lock one of the doors, the hood or the luggage compartment. Also, Tomahawk X5 can react in a similar way to the lowered parking brake lever. The communicator display will display a non-working security zone. If the driver corrects the problem, the system will automatically turn on protection mode.

In the case when it is necessary to activate the security without sound, the activation steps are performed as follows:

1. On the control panel, press the mute key with a crossed out speaker. You need to “click” on it once briefly.
2. When turned on, all alerts and warnings from the alarm control unit will be transmitted to the key fob. The siren will not work.
3. After pressing the button, the vehicle's optical devices will blink once.
4. An indicator in the form of a car with a locked lock and a crossed out steering horn will appear on the communicator screen.

User Elisey Churikov showed the operation of the security mode on a car with a Tomahawk X5 alarm system.

Activation of security with the engine running

With the engine running, activation of protection on the Tomahawk X5 alarm is performed as follows:

1. The driver leaves the vehicle interior and locks all doors, including the hood and luggage compartment.
2. The button with the indicator of the locked lock and the “Zz” symbols is pressed. All door devices will close.
3. Then, within 3 seconds, the same key must be pressed again. The alarm will be activated by a siren and optical devices. To disable the function, use a button in the form of an open lock with a key.

Automatic arming

You need to program the auto-arming of the car for protection using the Tomahawk X5 key fob as follows:

1. On the communicator, a key is pressed and held in the form of a locked lock. The keychain should emit a melodic impulse.
2. The status LED will change color if a spare device is in use. Instead of red it will blink green.
3. The siren will sound once. 10 seconds after performing these actions, the security will be activated.
4. An indicator in the form of a car with the inscription “AUTO ARM” will appear on the screen of the main communicator.

How to disable security mode?

To deactivate the protection function on the Tomahawk X5 alarm key fob, press the key with the open lock and key. The vehicle's optical devices will operate twice and the siren will emit a double signal. If silent security has been turned on, no sound pulses will sound. The car door locks will open.

Programming problems and their solutions

If you program the remote control yourself, problems may arise in the operation of the alarm. The key fob is sometimes not recognized by the system; the installation does not allow you to turn the security mode on and off. The problem is due to the fact that the unidentified device cannot transmit the code over the communication channel and perform various actions related to setting up and using the alarm.

How to act in such cases:

1. Find the manual for the alarm model installed on your car.
2. Study the manual. It should contain information regarding programming the remote controls. Try following the steps described in the instructions.
3. If there is no documentation, try the three configuration methods described above.
4. If this doesn't help, look into the reasons. Perhaps the alarm does not receive or send a signal due to mechanical damage. Inspect all system components. Pay attention to checking the contacts on the connectors of the control module and transceiver. If possible, test the electrical circuits with a tester. If damaged wires are found, they must be replaced. If there is oxidation on the contacts, the connectors must be cleaned.
5. If the problem persists, you should diagnose the control unit. The problem sometimes lies in its functioning. The control device may need to be re-flashed. We recommend entrusting this task to specialists.

How to activate autorun?

Setting up automatic engine start using the Tomahawk X5 “signal” is done as follows:

1. The parking brake lever is raised; the power unit must be in working order.
2. Press a key on the remote control in the form of an open lock with a key. The communicator will play a melodic signal. When using a spare device, the LED should change its color from red to green.
3. Within three seconds after the first “click,” the same key is pressed again.
4. The ignition in the car is turned off. If the steps are performed correctly, the engine should remain in working condition. Within 30 seconds, the driver unlocks the doors and leaves the vehicle. At this stage, the preparation of the car for autostart was completed.
5. On the remote control, press a key in the form of an open lock with a key. It must be held in this state until the communicator plays a sound signal. If a spare remote control is used, the LED color will change to confirm the option setting.
6. Within three seconds after the signal, the key must be “clicked” one more time.
7. If the option is set correctly, the car door locks will lock. The engine will start remotely and will run for a time set in advance by the car enthusiast. Then it will stop.

User Nikolai Kapitonov showed how the autostart function is implemented using a key fob.

In what cases is autostart impossible?

It will not be possible to start the power unit using the Tomahawk X5 remotely under the following conditions:

• The gear lever is set to the speed position, so it must be moved to “neutral”;
• The ignition is turned on in the car;
• the vehicle hood, luggage compartment or one of the doors is open;
• The parking brake lever is lowered;
• The alarm system is switched to the emergency “Override” mode.

Video

The Nord Auto channel compared the operation and main capabilities of Tomahawk X5 alarms with other models of anti-theft systems.

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