Scher khan how to enable autorun

Starting a car engine using a remote control is very useful. Allows you to warm up your car in the cold season without leaving home. And also remotely turn off the engine if you are delayed somewhere, preventing it from overheating. How to start a car using the Sherkhan key fob? There is nothing complicated about this. To quickly and correctly set the autostart time, carefully read the operating instructions, which describe all the functions of the anti-theft system.

Setting up autorun from the Sherkhan Magikar remote control

Which key fob buttons should be pressed when setting up the autostart function of this car alarm model? The instructions for starting the engine from the key fob are universal and are suitable for Magicar A, B, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 mini, 6, 7 S, 8 S, 9, 10 mini, 11, 12, 13, 14.

Enter menu 2 by holding down keys 2 and 4 simultaneously for two seconds. A beep will sound and the lights will blink once.
Select the desired option (2-20) from the menu by clicking button 4 twenty times. Each press must be accompanied by sound and light signals.
After a few seconds, the device will confirm that the desired mode has been selected correctly with twenty beeps.
Starting the engine from the remote control is programmed with button 4. Confirmation of this is four sound signals and blinking emergency lights.

After this, hold key 2 on the key fob for two seconds. The car will be armed and the engine will start. The headlights will light up once and an alarm will sound. A tone squeak will be heard on the key fob, and information about the operation of the motor will appear on the display. You can set the operating time (5, 15, 25 or 45 minutes) by entering function menu 1-12.

We start the car using the Scher-Khan Logicar key fob

Logicar anti-theft system models A, B, 1, 2, 3 i, 4 i, 5i, 6i, 5 iS, 6 iS are easy to operate. All actions are performed on the main key fob with a display; put the spare one aside. Configure autorun using the following algorithm.

By simultaneously pressing keys 2 and 4 on the remote control, activate the timer.
To enter programming mode, press and hold for a few seconds. buttons 1 and 4.
Activate the timed engine start by pressing key 4 ten times.
Set the time to turn on the car engine: once a day – key 1; after eight hours – 2; in four hours – 3; in two - 4.
Pressing 2 and 4 at the same time will turn on the timer.

After studying the instruction manual, you will be able to set the engine start temperature and set its warm-up settings.

Characteristics of the Scher-Khan Magicar 11 car alarm

Name	Option
Brand Scher-Khan Magicar 11
Year of sale	year 2014
Type: feedback, CAN bus, remote control	Yes
Alarm communication: two-way	Yes
Signal range/reception range	up to 2.0 km
Remote start of the power unit	Yes
CAN module	Yes
Number of key fobs	Two
Basic with LCD display	Yes
Spare without screen	Yes
Signal encoding class	3
SLAVE mode	Yes
Remote trunk lid opening	Yes
Multi-factor arming/disarming	Yes
Informing the driver about an emergency situation	Yes
Turbo timer (turbine operation after engine stop)	Yes, 1 – 3 minutes
Dynamically changing PIN code	Yes
Option “Comfort” (automatic window closer)	Yes
Signal reception gain sensor in conditions of strong shielding and interference	Yes
Possibility to update firmware	Yes
On-site technical support	Yes
Temperature range	from -85°С to +50°С
Panic Mode	Yes
Automatic/Manual Transmission Compatibility	Yes
Programming the engine start using a timer	Yes
Keychain	multifunctional, 4-button
Vibrate alert	Yes
Power Saving Mode	Yes
Number of batteries	1 PC.

The full list of characteristics is indicated in the previous article: “Car alarm Scher-Khan Magicar 10”.

Instructions for Mobicar models

Remote engine start from the Mobicar A, B, 1, 2 alarm remote control is only possible in security mode. For a manual vehicle, carry out the following preparations.

With the engine running, the handbrake raised, and the brake pedal released, press key 3 on the key fob.
Remove the key from the ignition.
Get out of the car and arm it by clicking on button 1.

The following key combination will enable autorun.

Press button 3 for a while. An image of smoke will appear on the screen, indicating the engine is starting.
The autostart time will countdown. Briefly press 3 and you will stop the timer.
The mode is exited by long pressing key 3.

You can also set the autorun time manually by carefully reading the instructions.

Why doesn't the car start with the Scher-Khan Universe pager?

Anti-theft systems Sherkhan Universal 1, 2, 3 are equipped with voice control and remote control via GSM communication. To enable autorun, do the following.

Press the # button for a few seconds. In this case, the engine should be running and the parking brake should be engaged.
Remove the key from the ignition.
Arm the alarm and press # for two seconds. The car should start with the key fob.

But there are times when the car does not start from autostart. The starter turns, but the engine is silent. This does not depend on the brand of the car; it can happen with both imported cars (Ford Focus, Hyundai Solaris) and domestic ones. Robot or mechanical box. This may happen for the following reasons:

low battery charge;
low engine temperature in winter;
immobilizer malfunction preventing remote start;
problems with the electrical equipment of the car;
breakdown of the systems responsible for starting the engine.

If autostart fails, check whether the car starts with the key. If yes, then in this situation, reprogramming the autostart with a decrease in the startup frequency and an increase in temperature will help.

Installation and connection instructions

The installation instructions recommend performing installation and switching work with the power turned off. Before disconnecting the battery, you should make sure that you have a code that allows you to activate the standard multimedia system. Some cars may have problems with airbags. Refer to your vehicle documentation for information on turning off power.

Equipment installation sequence:

How to turn on Webasto from the Sherkhan remote control button?

What do you press on the Scher-Khan key fob to start the preheater?

The device communicates with the switch via an additional channel. This could be key 2.
Pressing button 2 for more than two seconds turns the heater on and off.
The Webasto timer does not need to be used.
The pre-heater should only be connected to a car alarm in specialized centers.

The engine started, but it doesn’t show on the key fob

If the car was started not from an additional key fob, but from the main one, and incorrect information is displayed on it, then you should look for an error made when installing the alarm system.

Check that each connector on the main module is connected correctly. If there is no malfunction, contact a specialist.

Of the entire range of alarms with auto-start from Scher-Khan, the most unsuccessful is definitely Magicar 5. This is due not only and not so much to the vulnerability to hacking common to all Scher-Khan systems of these years, but also to the extremely illogical implementation of auto-start. Even the classic and most convenient “software neutral” for raising the handbrake cannot be physically implemented here; there is no input for the handbrake.

In the same way, the most accurate analog method of monitoring engine operation using a tachometer signal is not provided. Therefore, the best recommendation for owners of such systems would be to replace them with more modern ones that work adequately with autostart and code grabbers that are resistant to hacking.

Alarms Scher-Khan Magicar 11 (operating instructions)

Automotive security systems are equipped with technical documentation containing recommendations for using the devices. The instruction manual attached to the Sherkhan Magikar 11 helps the owner understand the nuances of controlling the main and additional functions. The electrical circuit allows you to correctly connect the alarm components to each other and to the vehicle's on-board network.

Key fob programming

Although “falling off” key fobs are mainly the prerogative of the Logicar line, where the need for regular re-registration has long become the talk of the town, there is a possibility of loss of recognition here too. Registering the Sherkhan 5 keychain is not difficult, just remember the simple procedure.

First of all, you need to remember that the entire set must be re-registered: at the beginning of the procedure, the memory of all key fobs previously recorded in the memory is erased. If a problem arose on the road, when you only have one key fob with you, upon returning home you should repeat the procedure, but with a complete set - otherwise, if the main key fob breaks, you will have to open the car with an emergency disarming of the system. On all registered key fobs with an LCD screen, you need to turn off the “Hands Free” function (by holding down button 1 for two seconds), and the system will be disarmed.

Programming the key fob is carried out in three stages:

Quickly turn the ignition on and off three times, after which the light alarm should flash once.
Turn the ignition back on, leaving it in this state.
With a pause of no more than 4 seconds, alternately press buttons 1 on all key fobs to be registered (no more than three).

The key fob registration mode will be exited automatically 4 seconds after the last press.

Re-registration is one of the most effective measures if the Magikar 5 key fob does not work. Only after making sure that there is no physical connection (that is, the key fob registration fails), you need to look for a problem in the system or change the key fob.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages	Flaws
Signal and pulse acquisition radius up to 2000 meters	The key fob is activated from a distance of less than 3 meters when the “Hands Free” function is active.
Versatility of use for any class of car	Unstable signal transmission from the key fob in subzero temperatures
Easy to install	Deactivating some functions during a custom installation
Feedback	Unstable prices by region
CAN bus connection
Domestic product, availability of spare parts
Support from the operator and service department

Setting the time, autorun by time

timer start (A); turbo timer mode (B); passive activation of the system ©; automatic switching mode without pressing buttons (D); siren on (E); Shock detection sensor (F) is turned off; vibration alert is active in the key fob (G); door lock control after ignition start (H); open trunk lid (J); the engine is switched on in autostart mode (K); system state (L); open doors (M); field for displaying the clock, temperature and data during autostart (N); Valet (O) operating mode; working hazard warning lights or lights not turned off (P); shock sensor (Q) triggered; key fob battery indicator ®; signal level (S).

Since the alarm system has a timed autostart mode, when the car starts every day at a given time, for it to work, you must correctly set the time on the main key fob. The procedure required to set the time on the Sherkhan Magikar 5 alarm key fob:

1. Press buttons 2 and 3 for 2 seconds. The screen indication will change to something that looks like “Pro9” (this should actually show Prog, but due to the limitations of seven-segment screen elements, it appears that way).

2. Briefly press button 1 – the current time readings will start flashing, the key fob will give a single signal.

3. Press button 2 to set the hour, and use button 3 to enter minutes.

4. Press buttons 2 and 3 for two seconds and save the settings.

Timed autostart (of course, all necessary connections and settings of the system itself must be made in advance) is possible in two options. Either the car starts every day at a set time (for which the clock is set), or this happens every 2, 4, 8 hours from the moment the mode is activated and regardless of the clock setting. The type of timed autorun is set in the system settings, that is, several options cannot be activated at the same time.

To enable autorun on a 24-hour timer, you need to:

1. Press buttons 2 and 3 for 2 seconds.

2. After the inscription “Pro9” appears, briefly press button 2 (not 1, as for setting the current time. The readings of the previously set autostart time will begin to blink.

3. Use button 1 to set the hour, button 2 to set the minutes.

4. Press 2 and 3 again and save the timer values.

5. Press buttons 2 and 4 to turn on the TIMER indicator on the screen.

If you need to change the autorun time when the timer is already activated, you must first turn it off (similarly, by pressing 2+4), configure the timer time, then turn it back on.

If the alarm settings are set to start periodically, simply press buttons 2+4 to turn it on and off. After activating the periodic start mode for the first time, the engine will start after 2, 4 or 8 hours, depending on the settings of the central unit.

Video: SCHER-KHAN MAGICAR 5

User manual

The operating instructions supplied with the Scher-Khan Magicar 11 alarm contain a description of the components and technical characteristics of the equipment. Separate sections are devoted to a description of the functionality of the communicator. An additional chapter contains a description of the operation of the equipment; Algorithms for recording codes for new control panels and programming the functions of the security complex are given.

Purpose of buttons and designation of icons

The communicator is equipped with a color display and 4 buttons located on the end surface. They are used individually and in combination; a list of activated functions and a list of keyboard shortcuts are given in the instructions. Long and short impacts (2 and 0.5 seconds) are supported on both 1 button and 2 simultaneously. To activate some functions, press twice within 1 second.

The display contains icons:

Modes and functions

The Magicar 11 security system supports the following modes:

How to enable autorun

To enable autostart on vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, you need to program an algorithm for reserving the neutral position of the gearshift lever. The equipment supports 4 configuration methods; The parking brake must be engaged. On cars with an automatic transmission, reservation is performed automatically (based on signals from the limit switches in the selector and under the parking brake lever).

The equipment supports triggering by a signal from a timer; To turn on the function, use a short complex action on the buttons marked with numbers 2 and 4. After pressing, an icon with the inscription “timer” turns on on the communicator display. The driver pre-programs the start frequency, selecting a value from the range 2.4, 8 or 24 hours. Using a daily start requires pre-setting the start time. Timer start is supported, taking into account the temperature in the cabin or the voltage in the on-board network (programmable functions).

Key fob programming

Using the instruction manual allows you to configure the operating parameters of the communicator:

Autostart based on temperature and voltage

Since Sherkhan Magikar 5 (in the generally accepted meaning) does not allow you to enable autostart based on temperature, only limiting periodic startup is possible. In other words, the car will try to start every 2, 4, 8 hours if the following conditions are met:

the temperature at the installation point of the central unit is lower than the specified threshold;
The battery voltage is lower than the specified threshold.

You can set one of these conditions, or two at the same time. Their programming is described below.

Alarm Settings

To change system settings, use any of the previously registered key fobs. The car must be disarmed and the ignition must be turned off.

The system has two separate settings menus. The first menu is entered by pressing and holding buttons 1+2, and the second menu is entered by pressing and holding buttons 1+4. After the sound signal, you need to select the function number by pressing button 4 and make a short pause, after which the machine will sound the number of the selected function with siren signals. Using buttons 1,2,3 and 4 you can then set the desired function value.

In menu 1 the following functions are associated with autorun operation:

12: engine warm-up time at auto start, 5, 15, 25 or 45 minutes for settings 1 to 4, respectively.
13: Timer start type. In value 1, the launch occurs every 24 hours according to the time specified on the key fob, in values 2,3 and 4 - every 8,4 or 2 hours from the moment of activation.
14: limit the number of auto-starts, maximum 5, 7, 16. When set to 4, the number of timer starts is not limited.
16: autostart reservation type. In option 1, ignition interception occurs every time the ignition is turned off, but with a noticeable pause, during which the engine may stall. Option 2 introduces an additional condition: the doors must be closed. If you do not need auto start reservation at a specific moment, just open the door first and then turn off the ignition. There is also a delay before the ignition is intercepted. Therefore, the only adequately working backup option on Magicar 5 is manual reservation (function value 3), when you need to press and hold button 2 of the key fob before turning off the ignition.
17: way to complete the algorithm. In option 1, the car will stall after closing the door without arming, in option 2 - similarly, but with automatic arming. In option 3, the engine will stall only after manual arming. This is the only method you should use.
20: limitation of periodic starts based on battery voltage. In option 1 it is not set, option 2 sets a threshold of 11.5 V - until the voltage drops below, the start will be blocked. If you select to run every 24 hours, the setting is ignored.
21: autostart temperature threshold. In option 1 it is not installed, in options 2-4 the temperature is set to -15, -25 and 60 degrees, respectively (the last option is for operating the air conditioner in the heat).

How to enable autorun

The installation instructions offer several options for configuring autorun:

on command (in this case you can start and turn off the car from the key fob);
according to a set timer (the motor will be activated at a time set by the user);
by temperature mode (this option is effective for turning on the engine at low outside temperatures);
according to the voltage of the on-board network.

You can set it to autorun by command as follows.

With an automatic transmission, the gearshift knob must be moved to the “parking” position. If the car has a manual transmission, the transmission lever is set to neutral and the handbrake is activated.
Door locks must be locked.
Press and hold key 2 on the remote control for 2 seconds.
After these steps, you must turn off the ignition and leave the car.
When the driver's door is closed, the engine will stop.
To resume work, press key 2.

A motorist who uses autostart on Sherkhan Magikar 5 must fulfill several important requirements.

This function should only be used if the vehicle is in a well-ventilated area. In addition, the car must be clearly visible.
Do not start the automatic engine when there are people in front of (or behind) the vehicle.
When parking, the car must be securely secured in place. This requires a properly functioning parking brake.
Autostart Sherkhan 5 in cars with manual shifting is used using program neutral.
The oil and coolant levels should be checked regularly.
The alarm control panel (key fob) should be kept away from children.

By temperature

To set autostart according to the temperature in the car interior, set up a temperature controller. System activation can be set to different indicators. In winter, you can turn on autostart when the temperature reaches -15...-25°C; for warm weather - +60°С.

Setting up autostart at temperature is carried out step by step:

The timer start option is disabled (if this function is installed). This can be done by simultaneously pressing buttons 4 and 2.
Button 4 is pressed 21 times.
Select the appropriate temperature setting from the menu. In order to set autostart, use keys 3 (to activate at -25°C), 2 (to turn on the motor at -15°C).

Once the temperature regime has been set, the system is activated.

By on-board voltage

In the Sherkhan car alarm, the function of setting autostart based on the on-board voltage is available. This option allows you to activate the system when the battery is discharged to 11.5 Volts.

You can configure it as follows.

Using the remote control, select the option to start at a set time. To do this, press button 4 once.
By pressing buttons 2 and 1 simultaneously for a long time, the program selection function is activated.
Button 4 is pressed 20 times (shortly and without breaks). In response to this action, the siren should sound (20 beeps).
To enable voltage starting of the motor, you must press key 2. After confirming this setting, the motor operation will be activated based on the on-board voltage.

By time

For user convenience, manufacturers have provided a timed start in the system. Thanks to this, the car engine will turn on at the same time every day. The interval will be up to 24 hours. This option is useful when the car is parked and is not within the range of the remote control (remote engine start).

You can complete the setup in a few minutes.

The timer is turned off by simultaneously pressing buttons 4 and 2. When the option is enabled, a mark with the inscription “Timer” will light up on the display. This alarm model provides 2 timer activation modes:

When one of the ScherKhan modes is activated, Magikar will activate the engine at a strictly set time (for example, in the morning). In this case, the frequency will reach 24 hours.
Periodic activation. If necessary, the timer can be set so that remote activation of the start occurs every 2, 4 or 8 hours. This is required to regularly warm up the car interior. The same option can also be used for periodic cooling in countries with hot climates.

Specifications

Keychain communicator

Multifunctional 4-button key fob communicator with LCD display
Protection against interception of code messages MAGIC CODE™ PRO 3

Vibration call
Long-distance communication with the processor unit (up to 2000 m)
Automatic display backlight
Indication of temperature in the car interior (during survey)
Vehicle battery voltage indication (during polling)
Key fob battery voltage indication (during polling)
Battery Save Mode
Current time display
Alarm function
Parking timer function
Indication of engine operating time in automatic start, Pit-Stop and TURBO TIMER modes
Programming the automatic engine start time (accurate to the minute)
Economical power (one AAA element)

Processing unit

Possibility of connecting to the CAN bus and K-line of the vehicle for reading and transmitting data
Ability to work in SLAVE mode (control using the vehicle's standard key fob) when connected to the CAN or K-line data bus
Implementation of the automatic engine start function on cars with automatic or manual transmission
Implementation of automatic start on vehicles equipped with a “virtual key” system
Operation of the starting system with both gasoline and diesel engines
Starting the engine by command from the key fob
Automatic engine start every 2, 4 or 8 hours
Automatic engine start at a preset time every 24 hours
Automatic engine start taking into account temperature, on-board voltage or by command from an external device
Automatic control of door locks when turning the ignition on and off, based on a tachometer signal or when accelerating
Personal code for disarming the system if the key fob is lost (PIN 1 code)
Personal code for access to the car interior if the key is lost (PIN 2 code)
Two-step disabling of security (possible using a personal code)
Hands-free function for automatic arming/disarming when the owner moves away/approaches the car
TURBOTIMER mode with variable engine turbine cooling time
Pit-Stop Mode
PANIC or JackStop™ mode
The function of ending automatic engine operation in automatic start, Pit-Stop and “Turbo” modes when the system is disarmed

How to disable autorun

After the car owner no longer needs auto start on the alarm, this option can be disabled. You must select the appropriate function on the key fob screen and switch it to inactive status. After this, automatic motor activation will be switched off.

If necessary, you can configure the alarm using other parameters. To do this, you will need to repeat the steps performed before disabling the option.

Why it doesn't work and what to do

If all setup steps were completed according to the instructions, autostart on Sherkhan Magikar 5 always works clearly according to the established scheme. If a failure occurs, and after setting up automatic startup, the system does not perform the necessary actions, you need to look for the reason. To do this, you don’t have to contact a service center; you can do it yourself:

If the motorist has made a reservation, but the system does not activate, the contacts of the safety device should be checked. The reason for the breakdown of the Sherkhan alarm system may be their oxidation. The safety device is located in the main module power supply circuit.
Incorrect operation of the standard blocker. In the control relay, you need to check the contact elements for sticking.
Continuous activity of the diode element. Such a breakdown may occur due to the activated Valet service mode. To resume operation of the Sherkhan signaling, it is necessary to disable the service mode.
Autorun functions are not configured correctly. To solve this problem, you can use a reset of all user settings to factory settings.

In addition, errors in the operation of the device may occur for the following reasons:

Often the problem is that when autostarting, the engine stops working after only 1-2 minutes. In this case, you can start everything using the key in standard mode. The cause of such failures is most often a breakdown of the five-pin relay. You can find this part in the microprocessor module.
The battery is in a discharged state. If this problem is resolved, the launch will be activated.
Low temperature. In some cases, auto start is blocked due to critical frost outside the vehicle window.
Malfunction of some machine parts that are responsible for activating the motor.

To reconfigure the start of the Sherkhan Magikar 5 alarm, the manufacturer suggests resetting all settings to factory settings. The system has 2 menus (1 and 2):

Includes options such as door open warning, panic mode and other security alarm functions.
Adjustment of auto start time, duration of warming up of the car.

If you need to get rid of user-set autorun settings, you need to reset menu number 2 functions to factory settings. Do this in the following order:

You should enter programming mode. For this purpose, press buttons 4 and 1 for 2 seconds. After this action, the sound of a siren should be heard, and the alarm system will give 1 light signal. If this happens, then the user did everything correctly and step 1 is completed.
Key 3 is briefly pressed 3 times. After each press there is a siren sound and a light signal.

After completing these steps, all user settings will be deleted, and the Sherhan Magicar 5 autostart options will be returned to factory settings.

Sometimes a car owner is unable to configure the auto-start of the Sherkhan Magikar 5 alarm. This may occur due to insufficient knowledge. It happens that it is not possible to troubleshoot problems in the Scher Khan alarm system that is already turned on. In both cases, it is better to contact a service center for help. A team of professionals will be able to identify and fix the breakdown as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Why it doesn't work and how to fix problems

If the autostart stops working, the modes do not work and the engine does not start, the “alarm” will produce various errors, according to which the type of problem is determined. The combinations are displayed on the pager display.

Error codes:

01 – the machine’s engine is running, it needs to be stopped to continue programming functions;
02 – the ignition is activated in the car, the system advises to turn it off and remove the key from the lock, this will allow you to perform further steps to configure the system;
03 – the alarm has detected an unlocked door; if the lock is not closed, then activation of the security mode is impossible;
04 – the hood of the car is open, sometimes the malfunction is associated with the failure of the limit switch;
05 – the remote start function does not turn on due to the fact that the car owner has not prepared the car; we are talking about cars with manual transmissions;
06 – handbrake lever is not activated;
07 – when trying to start the engine, the system detected pressing the brake pedal;
08 – malfunctions in the operation of the power unit, you must try to start the engine not remotely;
09 – an open luggage compartment door is detected, sometimes the malfunction is associated with a failure of the limit switch;
10 – the ignition is set incorrectly, you should try to set it to later or earlier;
error combinations 11 to 19 indicate that the vehicle alarm has been activated.

If the errors are software in nature, entrust their correction to specialists.