How to start a car if the tomahawk 9010 alarm key fob is broken

The car's security system may malfunction during operation: it is not armed, the car is unprotected at random, the doors are blocked, etc. The list of "glitches" of the anti-theft system also includes blocking the engine from starting. The car with the Tomahawk alarm will not start, what should I do?

Electrical equipment is responsible for blocking the start of the car engine. Failure of the immobilizer or security system is one of the reasons.

In a hurry, the engine lock function was accidentally turned on. Carefully study the information on the remote control screen. Some additional features may have been enabled. Try resetting to factory settings.

Let's take a closer look at all the reasons.

We also have a manual for the Tomahawk SL-950.

Engine won't start with Tomahawk alarm

So, why does the Tomahawk anti-theft system prevent the vehicle from starting?

Damage to electrical wiring. Inspect the wires and terminals. Carry out repairs yourself or contact an auto electrician.
Failure of the security system immobilizer with auto start. Head to the service center.
Failure of the relay that blocks the starter from starting. Replace the old relay with a new one, check the operation of the alarm.
Control unit failures. Contact the specialists.
The key fob battery is low. Change the batteries and check the operation of the anti-theft system.

Causes

First, figure out why the car does not start with the key with the Tomahawk alarm. There could be several explanations here:

Damage to electrical wiring.
Failure of the security system immobilizer crawler.
Failure of the relay blocking engine starting.
Control unit malfunction.
The batteries in the anti-theft system key fob are low.
Incorrect activation of remote start mode.
Immobilizer malfunction.
Damage to the control unit.
Incorrect key fob programming.
Attempted vehicle theft.
Other malfunctions.

Above are the main reasons why the Tomahawk will not start with the key fob.

Let us immediately note that not all problems can be solved on their own. To eliminate many of them, you will have to contact specialists at a service station.

The starter turns, but the car does not start: what to do?

When you autostart the engine of a car with a Tomahawk alarm installed, it happens that the starter spins, but the engine does not start. What are the reasons?

Incorrect activation of the remote start mode: the handbrake is not on, the speed is on, the autostart function on the remote control is not activated.
The engine lock mode was accidentally activated. Disable it and try to start the car.
The immobilizer is faulty. Take the car to a service center.
The security system control unit has failed. Contact the specialists.
Incorrect programming of key fob functions. Reset settings to factory defaults.

We also have an instruction manual for the Tomahawk D900.

Siren doesn't work

Horn malfunction may occur for the following reasons.

Activating the “Quiet Mode” of the security system. Turn it off and check the siren's operation.
Failure of the alarm control unit. Contact the specialists.
Blown fuses, faulty wires responsible for connecting the horn. Replace fuses and wires. Check the siren operation.
Damage to the siren itself. Check the speaker. Repair it or replace it with a new one.

How to unlock Tomahawk alarm

All Tomahawk models are equipped with an instruction manual, which describes in detail how to act in situations where the alarm is blocked. Unlocking instructions.

Press button 2 on the remote control once.
The siren will sound twice and the lights will flash.
The car doors will open.

To turn off Tomahawk without a remote control.

Open the door using the key.
Turn on the ignition.
Press the Override key four times.
Turn off the ignition.
The lights will light up and two siren signals will sound.

Operating rules

The Tomahawk anti-theft system is a complex electronic device. The installation, connection and configuration procedures are described in detail in the operating manual. You can carry out this work yourself, but the manufacturer strongly recommends contacting a service center. Follow the rules during operation.

The security device is installed only on a car with a 12V power supply.
Do not allow water to enter the alarm control unit, limit switches, or sensors when washing the vehicle.
Do not try to put metal objects inside the anti-theft system. They can damage them.
Do not open the control unit housing to repair any suspected damage. Do not entrust repair work to people who are incompetent in this matter.
Do not clean the key fob or other components of the security system with aggressive liquids. Wipe with a clean, dry cotton cloth.

We also have instructions for using the Tomahawk LR950LE on our website.

Troubleshooting tips from the manufacturer

Let's look at the most common breakdowns of the anti-theft system and how to fix them.

The remote control battery is faulty. Replace it with a new one.
The vehicle is in a radio interference zone. Move the vehicle to another location.
De-synchronization of the key fob and alarm control unit. Re-register the remote control.
Deterioration of the anti-theft system. Contact the service center.

In addition, other malfunctions in the operation of the Tomahawk 9010 may occur. Let's consider them in more detail.

Functions performed

The Tomahawk alarm system has the following features:

feedback providing information about the state of the system;
search for a stolen car;
automatic engine start when the temperature drops to a certain level;
motor blocking;
safe driving;
quiet mode;
immobilizer;
door lock programming function;
opening the trunk by pressing one button;
anti-scanner;
additional control channels.

Program multiple key fobs

To protect yourself from loss or damage to the transmitter, record several devices in the security system’s memory. Tomahawk Z5, CL 500, 7.1, 9.9, 9.7, 9.5, 9.3, 10.1, 7.2 remote controls are programmed as follows.

Disable security mode.
Open and close the driver's door.
Turn the ignition on and off. The number of actions must correspond to the PIN code.
After this, the parking lights will blink five times. Proceed to designing switches.
Press key 1 of the first remote control. A sound will sound to confirm the code has been entered.
Also register the rest of the keychains.
Upon completion of all actions, the control unit will automatically leave the communicator binding mode.

How to troubleshoot

Now let's figure out what to do if the Tomahawk alarm has blocked the engine from starting. First, make sure that the problem is really in the security system, and not problems with the car itself. The main signs of security system failures include:

flashing of the alarm indicator lamp in an unusual mode;
information about a closed lock after disarming;

alarm sounds when there shouldn't be any. Especially if you previously turned off the sound;
activation of light alarm;
non-standard operation of buttons that does not correspond to their purpose;
the central unit does not respond to the key fob buttons, the alarm does not open the doors, etc.

In the cases considered, we can say that it is because of the Tomahawk alarm that the engine turns over, but does not start, or other malfunctions have arisen.

Reset

When buying a used car with an installed alarm system, many car enthusiasts have to resort to resetting its parameters to factory settings. Old adjustments can cause malfunctions and glitches. Reset the Tomahawk SL 950, X3, Z3, D 900, 434 mhz frequency alarm settings using the instructions.

Turn off the ignition.
Press the Override key ten times.
Turn on the ignition.
Click "Override".
After the siren sounds, press the “Lock” button.
Turn off the ignition.
All settings are returned to factory settings.

Activate only the functions you need

One of the most useful features of the Tomahawk is autostart, which brings even more comfort when operating the machine. Follow these simple steps to activate this feature.

Park.
Put the gear in neutral and apply the handbrake.
Press the autoplay key and an alert tone should sound.
Remove the ignition key. Leave the salon and close all doors.

Frequent problems and their solutions

The main malfunctions of the Tomahawk 5000, Z1, 7100, 9011, 868 mhz, CL 700, X5 are:

The battery in the key fob is dead. Replace with a new one. Check the operation of the switch.
The influence of external radio interference. Park somewhere else.
The setting of the remote control has gone wrong; it may have become detached from the system. Re-register the transmitter into the “brains”.
Damage to the control unit. Contact the specialists.
Failure of alarm sensors. Carry out the repairs yourself, or go to a service center.

We also have a Tomahawk Z1 instruction manual.
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Many motorists have encountered a problem at least once during the use of modern alarm systems - the car does not open when the key fob button is pressed.

Glitches with doors

What to do if the alarm system does not open the central locking from the remote control? How to remove the block? Below we will look at possible situations.

Broken key fob. Repair the communicator yourself or contact a specialist.
Poor quality wire twists. Open the insulation of the wires, clean the connection, solder it, and insulate it.
Failure of the alarm control unit. In this case, it is better to contact an electrician.
The key fob has become untied from the control unit. Re-register the remote control in the memory of the control unit.

Reasons for loss of connection

Tomahawk alarms have been in demand among car owners for more than 10 years. They are inexpensive, widely distributed, and many service centers are engaged in their installation and subsequent maintenance.

Since the tomahawk security system is popular and has many users, various problems in working with the alarm are identified. One of the most common is the lack of feedback from the key fob to the car.

There are many reasons why there is no feedback to the tomahawk alarm:

The battery in the key fob is dead;
contacts have come loose;
the car is located in a place of increased radio interference;
the battery is dead;
wear and tear of the alarm system;
loss of contact between the vehicle and the key fob;
insufficient conditions for communication;
Incorrect key fob setting.

A common reason for the lack of communication between the key fob and the car is a dead battery. Typically, a key fob with a two-way alarm notifies in advance of the battery status with an indicator of one, two and three divisions.

In this case, the solution to the problem will be the simplest: replace the battery with a new one or reanimate the existing one. To restore an old battery, you need to remove it from the key fob, knock it, then put it back in place. This will help disarm the car.

There is a situation when, if the key fob falls or gets hit, the contacts in it come off or the battery leaks. In this case, you can try to correct the contacts yourself by disassembling the key fob.

If you can’t handle it yourself, you should contact a specialist or buy a new key fob. When replacing the main key fob, you will have to use a spare one. The new key fob will need to be flashed and linked to the security system.

When the car is located in areas of high radio waves, you should bring the key fob closer to the location of the receiver in the car, which is usually located in the area of the driver's seat, and press the unlock button.

If the car does not open, you can tow it a short distance, where there will be no radio interference, and then try to unlock the alarm again.

If the charger on the key fob is lost while driving or the dashboard does not work, the battery in the car is most likely dead. In this case, you need to turn off the alarm siren and fix the problem: charge the old car battery or install a new charged one.

Wear and tear of the alarm system may also be the reason why there is no feedback. Over time, the reception antenna fails, the signal does not work or becomes much weaker.

The electrics are wearing out. The old alarm fuse may burn out. To fix these problems, you need to replace the faulty part of the system. To do this, it is better to contact the service specialists.

A mismatch between the key fob feedback and the alarm system can occur due to mechanical influences. When you press the buttons, the key fob emits a signal, but there is no feedback from the car.

To restore operation and interaction, you need to open the car and turn off the alarm. Then, in accordance with the instructions, restore connection with the key fob. It is restored differently for different types of security systems.

For the tomahawk alarm, the key fob is attached using the override button. Before binding, you need to read the instructions. On some systems you can bind up to four key fobs at a time.

Due to incorrect settings of the shock sensors, there may be problems with the alarm triggering for impacts on the body. The security system may react too often to minor noise or wind due to the increased sensitivity of the sensors.

The opposite option for incorrect settings may be to set the sensors to low sensitivity, in which the shock feedback system does not work. Both problems can be solved by contacting the service for reconfiguration.

Tomahawk alarm, engine won't start

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In short, yesterday I tore out the block, re-soldered the condensers (although in the stash there were only 1500 and 2200 on 16V), I need to check, today after work I was busy with hosting technical support and with restoring the site - so I didn’t have time to check whether it helped or not, but I’ll definitely write back. I also wanted to go get the battery.

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I'll install it today and let you know how it went.

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Post by Valentin » 03 Jul 2014, 01:01

bola wrote: Somewhere in the thread there was a topic about Tomahawk and its refusal to start the engine. I was poking around here on the bus driver forum, and in one topic I accidentally came across something about Tomahawk, here’s a quote:

The technical error

The car may not be deactivated due to serious technical reasons, which can only be resolved by a specialized service center. It can be:

problems with the alarm control unit itself, associated with the disappearance of software from the main unit. It will need to be taken to an alarm installer for reprogramming;
failure of the main alarm control unit leads to the need to change the entire system completely. You can determine that the main unit stops functioning by the following signs: the siren turns on spontaneously, the alarm system does not respond correctly to commands from the key fob, not all functions work. This is the most expensive problem; it can only be solved by completely replacing the old security system with a new one;
The car may not respond to the alarm when the engine relay is blocked. To eliminate the malfunction and unlock it, you should contact service specialists.
problems in the peripheral devices of the security system. There is no contact in the door and hood switches. Contacts in these parts of the car are susceptible to frequent environmental influences - humidity, pollution. The problem is solved by purchasing new ones and replacing them. Some motorists clean the limit switch contacts.

Tomahawk 9010 alarm system stopped working

It happens that the car malfunctions, does not want to open, close, or start. The reason is the alarm and its problems, which include:

dead battery of the control panel. Replace the battery with a new one and check the operation of the Tomahawk 9010;
radio interference that interferes with the operation of the alarm system. Place the car in another place;
breakdown of the security system control unit. Take the car to a service center;
desynchronization of the remote control with the vehicle. Register the key fob in the anti-theft system memory.

How to turn off the alarm yourself

In situations where the alarm does not respond to the key fob, replacing the battery does not help, you need to get inside the car.

After opening the car with the key, the siren sounds. You can turn it off in several ways:

shutdown using a secret button. In a tomahawk alarm it is called the override button, in other alarms it is called the valet button. To turn off the siren while searching for the secret button, you can remove the terminals from the battery. The override button can be located next to the fuse, under the steering column, under the panel, can be glued to tape or simply hang. When installing an alarm, the service must tell you where this button was hidden. After finding the button, you must enter the secret code using the following options:

Turn on the ignition, quickly press the hidden button once, turn off the ignition
Turn on the ignition, quickly press the button four times, turn off the ignition.

some alarms can be turned off by turning off the fuse, which is located near the main alarm unit;
Another way is to sit in the car and press the door open button on the key fob many times. After a certain time, the connection between the car and the key fob will be restored and the alarm will work.