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Autostart AS-3372 TW-FM Remote Starter User Manual

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2. 44 GREEN Connect to the Door trigger wire that tests ground with a Door open Door Input It should be noted that the installer should use either the positive or the negative Door input and never use both of them simultaneously This positive input will monitor the Glow Plug Light in Diesel Mode it will wait until the Glow Plug Light goes out to crank the Engine Connect to the side of the Glow Plug Light GRAYIBLACK that becomes positive when the Light is on 12 Glow plug Note In Diesel Mode there is an 18 sec crank timing delay or approximately 25 sec if input the run time is set to 30 min if the Glow Plug Light is still on after the delay expires the module will proceed to start the Engine Also known as the wait to start light The purpose of the Glow plug circuit on diesel User Guide P 13 vehicles is to pre heat the Combustion Chamber before the vehicle is started When a Remote Starter is installed on a diesel vehicle the Glow plug section of the Ignition circuit must be activated and allowed to operate before the vehicle is remote started For that purpose the Glow plug input wire of the module must be connected to the Glow plug indicator light of the vehicle The module will only accept positive Glow plug input signals if the signal is negative use a relay to invert its polarity A diode must be added between the negative Glow plug trigger on the relay and the negative Glow plug
3. Status request AUX gt cold weather Multi car operation press the AUX button 2X AUX gt AUX gt LOCKE catnwieascetss 27d car lock AUX gt AUX gt UNLOCK 274 car unlock AUX gt AUX gt START STOP 2 4 car start stop AUX gt AUX gt TRUNK iini irinta 274 car trunk Customized features press the AUX button 3X May not be applicable for certain vehicles You can add customized features such as turning on the radio opening sliding doors etc User Guide P 27 Please note that the MCX 100 channel expander is required in order to add customized features The Option 1 or 3 in Mode 3 Function 4 must also be selected AUX gt AUX gt AUX customized feature 1 AUX gt AUX gt AUX customized feature 2 AUX gt AUX gt AUX customized feature 3 AUX gt AUX gt AUX customized feature 4 You can customize the system as to personalize these multi level features in an order that best suits the user Your options are Option 1 Level 1 requi Level 2 requi Level 3 requi Option 2 Level 1 requi Level 2 requi Level 3 requi Option 3 Level 1 requi Level 2 requi Level 3 requi Option 4 Level 1 requi Level 2 requi res press res pressi ing the AUX button 3X res press res press res press res pressi res press res pressi ing the AUX button 3X res press res pressi ing the AUX button 2X res press Level 3 requires press ing t
4. unit is plugged in m Ifinstalled on a MANUAL transmission make sure the system properly enters and exits ready mode see earlier in this Guide QO Remote start the engine and listen for starter drag If the starter cranks for too long carry out another tach programming procedure P 32 Installation Guide Q Hood switch shutdown With the vehicle running under the remote car starter open the hood the vehicle should shut down If it does not shut down check the hood pin switch and its connector Q Brakes shutdown circuit With the vehicle running under the remote car starter press and release the brake pedal The engine should shut down immediately If the engine continues to run check the brakes switch connection Q OEM alarm control Make sure the module is able to arm and disarm the oem alarm if applicable Q Door locks and trunk testing Make sure each of these options respond to the transmitter if installed m Starter kill option Sit inside the vehicle with all doors closed Arm the vehicle then try to start the engine with the key The engine should not start If the engine starts rewire the starter kill to reach proper operation Q Valet mode Make sure the remote car starter is able to properly enter and exit valet mode When setting the remote car starter into valet mode pressing the lock button will lock the doors without activating the starter kill Refer to the user guide for further information on val
5. 2 UNLOCK to unlock the doors and have the engine shut down after 60 seconds The parking lights will flash 3 times and remain lit 3 START STOP to shut down the engine without affecting the doors Note The vehicle will enter Ready Mode once the engine run time expires Cold Weather Mode If the vehicle has a manual transmission Ready mode should be set before entering Cold Weather mode When Cold Weather Mode is active the engine starts every 2 hours and runs for 3 minutes or for 8 or 20 minutes with diesel engines Cold Weather Mode automatically ends after 24 hours or 12 starts To enter Cold Weather Mode e Press and release the AUX button The LOCK button on the transmitter will light up e While the LOCK button is still lit up press the START STOP button The transmitter will beep once e Keep pressing the START STOP button until the transmitter beeps twice e Release the START STOP button Its LED will flash quickly The parking lights will flash 3 times To exit Cold Weather Mode do any one of the following actions e Open the hood P 24 User Guide e Start the engine by remote e Turn the ignition key to the IGNITION ON RUN position e Press and release the AUX button The Lock button on the transmitter will light up While the LOCK button is still lit up press the START STOP button The transmitter will beep once Keep pressing the START STOP button until the transmitter beeps once Release the STA
6. The LED on the antenna will flash slowly to indicate that the OEM style alarm is now armed e To disarm the OEM style alarm press the UNLOCK button on the transmitter To stop the horn from sounding if the OEM style alarm is triggered press the LOCK or UNLOCK button or put the system in and out of Valet Mode Ready Mode Option If the vehicle has a manual transmission please read the following indications In order to start the vehicle by remote the unit must first be set to Ready Mode If the unit is not set to Ready Mode it cannot remote start the vehicle Please note that Ready Mode can be enabled by the remote or the handbrake depending on the option that was selected Therefore you must follow the appropriate procedure between the two described below in order to set the vehicle into Ready Mode Once the system is set to Ready Mode the vehicle can be remote started and stopped at any time The system will exit Ready Mode if a door the hood or the trunk is opened if the brake pedal is pressed if the parking brake is disengaged or if the ignition key is turned to the IGNITION ON RUN position To set the system to Ready Mode If Ready Mode is enabled by remote If Ready Mode is enabled by handbrake 1 Ensure that all the doors hood and trunk are closed Make sure that the gear selector is in the neutral position 2 With the engine already running apply the 2 With the engine already running apply the parking brake
7. 3 The parking lights will flash 8 times confirming the reset On some vehicles such as BMWs and certain Volkswagens pressing the brake pedal without the key in the ignition ON position will not work If this is the case simply leave the ignition ON while performing the reset Closing Up e Use tie wraps or screws to properly secure the starter module and keep the wiring away from any moving parts such as the parking brakes or steering column shafts Mount all switches in good and accessible locations where they do not risk getting kicked or hit accidentally e Most comebacks are the result of misunderstandings about how a product works or performs Take the time to properly explain all functions and features to the customers before they leave the premises Doing this will save time and money e Always make all your connections before plugging in the module and be sure to test all functions properly before closing up the installation e Show the customer where the optional valet switch has been installed and place the warning label in a visible location under the hood os ah eg a ede es le ie tee che ele eC ete ee en Ce eet ee ete eee eta TI i Testing i Before putting back the vehicle together it is recommended to check that the system operates properly The following testing procedures should be used to verify proper installation and operation of the system Before testing make sure that all connections are soldered and that the
8. AUXS AU Xe gt lt UNLOCK cisterns eer A A RR eet ret UNLOCK EleSSIAUXe gt AUXe gt START SIO E a ee E estan nen enone ennnEes START Press AUX gt AUX gt START STOP ccccccccesec ccs cssescscreeetesscsesaeae STOP RIeSs AUX gt sAUXS es RUN Kteeste ees E E ee serenee TRUNK Note If the multi level features have been modified from their default state the AUX button may have to be pressed once twice or three times according to the option you chose Installation Guide P 31 Horn Honk Timing Follow these steps to program horn confirmation 1 Enter programming mode see on page 15 the parking lights will stay on for up to 20 seconds 2 Press and hold the brake pedal then simultaneously press the UNLOCK and START STOP buttons the horn will chirp 5 times 3 Release the brake pedal 4 To change the timing a Toincrease the Horn pulse by 3 ms press the LOCK button b To decrease the pulse by 3 ms press the UNLOCK button c Toincrease the pulse by 10 ms press the START STOP button d To decrease the pulse by 10 ms press the TRUNK button 5 To save the new settings press LOCK and UNLOCK If 3 chirps are returned the new settings have been saved Resetting the module is not a required process Most of the time you can avoid resetting the module by fixing the issue directly at the root of the cause To reset the module 1 Enter programming mode 2 In 10 seconds or less press the brake pedal 6 times
9. Door pulses configured to 4 sec ON 20 seconds e The hood pin has been flashed and you are now in the programming centre Continuous flashes 7 25 seconds e Panic mode is activated Continuous flashes 60 seconds ON continuously ON 2 seconds e OEM alarm triggered Honk P 34 Installation Guide The following are some common installation related issues A problem or symptom is given and then possible solutions and or suggestions as to areas to verify are enumerated 1 cannot program the remote control e Do the parking lights come on when you open the hood Does the hood pin work e ls the antenna plugged in Does the light on the remote control turn on when you press the button Is the ignition wire connected properly Are you waiting too long between programming steps gt After flashing the hood pin and turning the key to ON WAIT for 2 seconds gt Turn the key OFF ON OFF then keep pressing the LOCK button repeatedly until you get 5 light flashes from the module The entire process should take less than 20 seconds 2 The car will not start by remote e Does the light on the remote light up when you press the button e ls the starter in valet mode e Does the vehicle have passive antitheft security PATS VATS PASSLOCK TRANSPONDER 3 The starter motor cranks for 8 seconds but the car will not start e Are you on the correct ignition wire e Does the car have more than 1 ignition 4 The car cran
10. Key in the start position With this information for every wire at the switch determining what type of clutch switching system you have will be easy Direct Feed The simplest type of system to test and bypass is the Direct Feed system This circuit simply interrupts the 12v signal starter wire from the ignition switch to the starter solenoid There are 2 wires in this circuit the key side wire which goes from the clutch pedal to the Ignition switch and the solenoid side which goes from the clutch switch to the starter motor When the key is turned to the start position without pressing the pedal you will test 12v only on one of the wires at the clutch switch this is the key side When the pedal is pressed down and the key is in the crank position the other wire will also read 12 volts this is the solenoid side wire Connect the starter output from the remote starter to solenoid side wire Note In the next two systems a Relay in the vehicle interrupts the start wire between the Ignition switch and the starter motor With the key in the start position and the clutch pedal pressed the relay energizes and allows the start signal to reach the starter motor In these systems a wires from the clutch triggers the relay when the pedal is pressed There will be another wire at the clutch switch that supplies the signal to the trigger wire either positive or negative depending on the system Negative In a Negative sy
11. Multi Level Features default state 27 OEM Style Alarm sssini 29 Ready Mode Option 0 29 Bypass iiiaae NNi 29 Vehicle Status Request sccceseeseseeee 30 Status Request When the Engine IS NOT RUNNINGS eee asan Seber ae 30 Ready Mode Status Request cscecee 30 Status Request When the Engine is Running benee ideia aiia neice 31 Multi car Operation 31 Horn Honk Timing eeseescesseeseeseeseeseeeteeneesees 32 Resetting the module to default features 32 Closing Up aiiai 32 Testing aaan a a eai 32 Troubleshooting Poor Transmitting Range 33 Diagnostics Parking Light Flash Table 34 This Guide contains all information pertinent to the installation Most if not all features are grouped in the User Guide Therefore should you need information on a feature please refer to the User Guide P 2 Installation Guide a beginning the installation please review the Installation Guide particularly the Wiring Diagram and the Programming Options Note It is very important that you familiarize yourself with the programming and operation of the system even if you have already installed a similar system in the past There are many great new features you may overlook if you do not read the Guide you would not maximize the potential of the unit Prior to the installation make sure that all the hardware components required to install the system are in the box
12. OEM systems will not rearm the alarm while the engine is running but will lock the doors gt Smart Secure Lock If the vehicle was previously locked with the remote starter transmitter at remote start the module will send an unlock disarm pulse before start up lock arm when the engine is running and lock arm once again 4 seconds after it shuts down the engine If the vehicle is initially unlocked upon remote start the module will start the engine and arm the starter kill but the doors will not be locked or unlocked at any moment of the sequence Starter Kill Arming Mode The Starter Kill if installed can be configured by the installer either to Passive Mode so as to arm automatically or Active Mode so as to require the user s intervention for arming By default the Remote Car Starter is configured to Passive Mode gt Passive mode e To arm the Starter Kill press the LOCK button on the transmitter OR e In Passive Mode the Starter Kill will also automatically arm 1 minute by default or 3 minutes if configured this way after the ignition is turned OFF or once the last door is closed if the doors are monitored The LED on the antenna will flash quickly during the countdown preceding the activation of the Starter Kill Once the activation countdown expires the LED will send a series of quick double flashes to indicate that the Starter Kill is now armed e To disarm the Starter Kill press the UNLOCK button on
13. but the heater blower motor does not work e Incorrect accessory wire e Does it have more than one accessory The car starts the heater works but the air conditioning system does not e Missing second accessory common on some Fords The CHECK ENGINE light comes on and the vehicle does not shift it feels sluggish e Missing second ignition common on some GMs On cold mornings the parking lights come on go out and then flash twice slowly e Check for a weak car battery try using the cold weather mode option The car does not start and the parking lights flash 4 times e Check brake circuit e Check for blown rear parking light feedback The vehicle runs for 8 seconds then shuts down have 12 volts on starter wire the whole time but no over crank e Did you make an auto tach adjustment new GM trucks cars and mini vans The car runs for about 5 seconds shuts down and restarts it does this 3 times e Check voltage on tach wire e Try analternate tach source The car starts by remote but the range is poor Is the car tinted Does it have an aftermarket alarm Is the antenna mounted below the tint strip Using the correct remote Change remote battery Heated front windshield Taurus Crown Victoria e Metal film in windshield GM Mini vans I get excellent range when the vehicle is not running but almost none when it is running e Check for loose spark plug boot or faulty ignition wires cracked cap e Try d
14. relay is not energized and the integrity of the stock system has been preserved Isolation Example Isolating a Parking light output P 8 User Guide Problem Some vehicle circuits need to be isolated from feedback In some cases when a vehicle is remote started feedback occurs on a circuit and powers another device or switch that was not intended to be powered during the remote starts The following example will be a Positive Parking Light circuit that feeds back and activates the windshield wipers during remote starts Solution When power is applied to the OEM Parking light wire it back feeds through the parking light switch and activates the wipers Where the connection was made from the start modules Parking light output and the vehicle s parking light circuit the OEM parking light wire is cut to isolate the parking light switch and the actual parking lights A Relay is added to the parking light circuit so that power from the remote start module is only sent to the parking lights and not the parking light switch The relay connections 85 Connects to the 12 Volt Parking light output from the remote start module This becomes the positive side of the coil 86 Connects to a Negative source i e the spot where the remote start module is grounded This becomes the negative side of the coil 87 Connects to the 12 Volt Parking light output from the remote start module This becomes the power supply for the vehicle s park
15. release the TRUNK button there will be a beep The transmitter will then flash the corresponding sequence of LEDs depending on the vehicle s Status If the engine is NOT running refer to Table 1 If the vehicle is in or out of ready mode refer to Table 2 If the engine IS running under a remote start refer to Table 3 The status request feature is a two step procedure e The first sequence of flashes denotes if the vehicle s doors are locked or unlocked e The second sequence of flashes if applicable denotes if the vehicle is in Cold weather mode Home valet mode or Valet mode e f there is no second sequence transmission then the vehicle is in none of the three 3 mentioned features Cold weather mode Home valet mode or Valet mode Status Request When the Engine IS NOT Running STATUS SEQUENCE LED LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 _Beep s tock flashes x J x x 1 e ee e fox fox S o 1 sequence if 3 flashes locked Cold F Weather 1 sequence if a Abahas unlocked 2msequence X xXx X tsecond X 1st sequence if 3 flashes x X X 2 locked 1s sequence if xX 3 flashes X i unlocked 2 sequence _tsecond x xX second x 1st sequence if 3 flashes X X X 1 locked 1st sequence if 3 flashes unlocked 2nd sequence 1 second 1 second Table 1 Ready Mode Status Request STATUS SEQUENCE LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 Beep s In Ready if locked 3 flashes X X X 1 Mode if unlocked
16. the vehicle Comments At rest the trunk switch is allowed to operate normally When the Trunk button on the remote is pressed the negative Trunk output from the remote start module triggers the relay When User Guide P 9 the relay is activated 12 volts from 87 is sent through 30 and the OEM trunk switch is activated by the positive pulse Interruption Example Creating a Starter Kill relay to prevent unauthorized starting of the vehicle Problem The OEM starter circuit needs to be disabled only when theft is attempted Solution A relay is used to interrupt the OEM starter wire There is an output on the remote start module especially for this purpose Starter Kill output The relay connections 85 Connects to the Starter Kill output wire from the remote start module This becomes the negative trigger for the coil 86 Connects to the vehicle s Ignition wire This becomes the positive trigger for the coil 87 No connection This terminal is not used in this application The vehicle s OEM start wire is cut The side of the wire that is still connected to the Ignition switch becomes the Key Side of the starter wire The side of the wire that is still connected to the starter motor becomes the Starter Side of the starter wire 87A Connects to the Key Side of the cut OEM starter wire 30 Connects to the Starter Side of the cut OEM start wire Comments At rest the relay is not active and 12 vol
17. this time The next step is to pre wire the module This is done on your work bench and not in the vehicle Connect any external modules and relays that may be needed for you install Tape or tie strap wires that are going to be routed to the same areas of the vehicle This will keep things neat User Guide P 5 when the module is in the vehicle The fuses on the power wires should be removed during the pre wire stage The fuses will not be put back in until the powering stage of the installation Once the pre wiring is finished the module can be brought into the vehicle Before the module is mounted connect the antenna the valet switch shock sensor if applicable and LED to the module With everything connected to the module it can now be mounted in the vehicle Use tie straps to secure it to the vehicle Make sure the module and harnessing do not interfere with any moving parts and do not obstruct access to diagnostic ports or fuse boxes It should be up in the dash high enough that it won t get kicked by accident Once the module is secured route the wires to the previously stripped wires they correspond to leave the engine compartment wires for last Tie strap them up as you go so they do not interfere with anything else When all of the passenger compartment wires are ran to their locations you can route the engine compartment wires through the firewall With the engine compartment wires out the way you can begin maki
18. was unopened Disarm is sent only if the system was previously locked and armed If secure lock is enabled unlock pulse s will be sent with disarm a lock pulse and a rearm pulse will be sent when the TRUNK is closed or if the TRUNK was left closed Option 2 Default Key Sense Input Connects to OEM Key Sense Wire When the Key is detected in the Ignition switch Ground signal on the OEM Key Sense Wire the Starter Kill will not ARM even when it is set to Passive Mode If Secure Lock is programmed LOCK and ARM will not be activated while the Key Sense input is active active meaning there is a key in the Ignition barrel Option 3 Engine Start Stop The first pulse on this input will start the Engine the second pulse on this input will stop the Engine It is also used to activate ready mode Option 4 Pager Enables the pager port located at the back of the remote starter BLUE BLACK 10 Ground out when running 500 mA constant negative output when running This output becomes active before remote Ignition On and shuts off when the module is shut down Note If multiple relays or modules are connected to the ground out wire make sure that each one of them is diode isolated from the others Otherwise feedback effects may occur which could damage the vehicle and or the modules relays and bypass modules This input should be used in vehicles using a negative switching Dome Light circuit
19. while the TRUNK button is pressed OPTION 3 Disarm rearm pulse with TRUNK amp data output channel expander MCX 100 enabled FEATURE 5 External Trigger OPTION 1 Zone 3 disarm rearm trunk pin a disarm pulse is sent before the trunk opens the vehicle rearms 4 seconds after the trunk is closed OPTION 2 Key sense OPTION 3 Engine start stop OPTION 4 Pager MENU 4 indicates default setting FEATURE 1 Multi Level Features OPTION 1 Multi car Features Basic Features Customized Features OPTION 2 Basic Features Multi car Features Customized Features OPTION 3 Customized Features Multi car Features Basic Features OPTION 4 Basic Features Customized Features Multi car Features FEATURE 2 Alarm Control OPTION 1 ENABLED HORN must be enabled in MENU 3 FEATURE 2 option 1 or 3 OPTION 2 DISABLED FEATURE 3 Ready Mode Option OPTION 1 Enabled by handbrake OPTION 2 Enabled by remote FEATURE 4 Bypass OPTION 1 ADS OPTION 2 Trilogix OPTION 3 Fortin FEATURE 5 Bypass Type OPTION 1 One Way communication OPTION 2 Two Way communication Virtual Tach System combines the latest microcontroller technology and a complex algorithm that took years to develop VTS is able to effectively monitor the engine starting sequence and release the starter at the right time without physically connecting the tach wire to the remote starter The VTS constantly monitors the data and readjusts itself automatically in order to maximize its c
20. wire of the car This is to prevent feedback effects on the Glow plug indicator light on the instrument cluster the light on the dash would come on because of the feedback even though the circuit is off When the user remote starts the vehicle The module will power up the Ignition circuit and wait to engage the Starter Motor while the Glow plug indicator light is still on The module will engage the Starter Motor as soon as the Glow plug light goes out Minimum waiting time is 3 seconds Maximum waiting time is 30 seconds approximately If no Glow plug wire is found on the vehicle the Glow plug input on the module may be timed out The module will power up the Ignition and Glow plug circuits and simply wait for the time out before starting Keeping the Glow plug input wire of the module unconnected will hold the ignition ON for he preprogrammed delay Please program the tach before connecting the glow plug input to the vehicle 3 pin Harness Wire Description 500 mA negative output Can be programmed for one of the following four options 1 Constant while the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons are pressed 1 sec after the buttons are released 1 VIOLET BLACK 2 Pressing the LOCK UNLOCK buttons simultaneously will toggle the AUX 2 output AUX 2 Output ON OFF for up to 30 sec 3 Pressing the LOCK UNLOCK buttons simultaneously will toggle the AUX 2 output ON OFF for up to 4 min a
21. 4 times to confirm that the unit is in manual mode 7 When learning the transmitter the parking lights will flash 5 times quickly confirming that the module is set to manual mode 8 Upon the first successful remote start the system will lock the transmission settings to manual mode To install this unit in a vehicle with an automatic transmission 1 Cut the loop on the pc board Yellow wire 2 Make sure the Black White handbrake wire is not connected to any of the vehicle circuits 3 Make all the regular connections 4 Power up the unit The parking lights will flash 4 times 5 When learning the first transmitter the parking lights will flash 5 times quickly then give 2 slow flashes confirming that the module is set to automatic mode 6 Upon the first successful remote start once the yellow loop has been cut the system will lock the transmission settings to automatic mode Note If upon pressing the START STOP button the parking lights give 3 slow flashes make sure _that the Black White handbrake wire is not connected and that the yellow loop is cut and isolated a i Enter programming mode see on page 15 the parking lights will stay on for up to 20 seconds 2 Before the lights go out turn the ignition key to the OFF position then to IGNITION ON RUN and immediately back to the OFF position Press and hold the LOCK button and keep it down until the parking lights flash 5 times quickly The transmitter h
22. Board set from manual to automatic power Exiting ignition valet ON Exiting remote valet e Power ON to OFF automatic transmission 2 Rhee e Reset from Manual to Automatic e Entering cold weather mode e Entering ignition valet e Extended run time e Entering remote valet aut Face ansm e Parking brake is engaged e Yellow loop has been reconnected e 12 V detected on the brake input wire either while cranking or during run time e Entering multi speed tach programming e Entering time delay adjustment in virtual tach system e Board set from automatic to manual power ON e Power ON to OFF manual transmission Start signal received by the module Cold weather mode cancelled e Tach signal programmed New transmitter programmed e A remote start was attempted while a tach before crank signal was detected before cranking e e Unit reset see Resetting the Module e A ground signal was detected on the hood pin input wire e There was a remote start attempt while the vehicle was in valet mode e Failed start vehicle s low battery voltage ON SOLID for 3 followed by 1 flash Exiting cold weather mode seconds followed by 3 flashes Entering cold weather mode e Idle mode Idle mode is engaged e Run time The vehicle has been remote started and is in run time e The hood has been opened and a ground signal has been detected on the hood pin input wire ON 4 seconds e Locking or unlocking a door with
23. ED MANUAL OPTION 3 Idle mode amp turbo mode ENABLED AUTO turbo mode ENABLED MANUAL FEATURE 4 Engine type and Cold Weather Mode OPTION 1 Diesel mode with 20 minute run time in cold weather mode 30 sec wait to start delay OPTION 2 Gas mode with 3 minute run time in cold weather mode OPTION 3 Diesel mode with 8 minute run time in cold weather mode 18 sec wait to start delay OPTION 4 Diesel mode with 8 minute run time in cold weather mode 7 sec wait to start delay FEATURE 5 Ignition Valet OPTION 1 Ignition valet DISABLED OPTION 2 Ignition valet ENABLED User Guide P 17 MENU 3 indicates default setting FEATURE 1 Home Valet OPTION 1 Home Valet ENABLED OPTION 2 Home Valet DISABLED FEATURE 2 AUX 1 Programming OPTION 1 Horn confirmation upon the 2 press of the LOCK button OPTION 2 Priority door access OPTION 3 Horn confirmation upon the 1 press of the LOCK button FEATURE 3 AUX 2 Programming OPTION 1 Constant output while pressing AUX followed by LOCK In safe start mode activate AUX 2 by pressing the START STOP button OPTION 2 Toggle ON OFF with 30 second time out OPTION 3 Toggle ON OFF with 4 minute time out active when under remote run OPTION 4 Priority door access FEATURE 4 AUX 3 Zone 3 Programming OPTION 1 1 sec output when TRUNK button is pressed for 3 sec with ignition OFF or under remote run amp data output channel expander MCX 100 enabled OPTION 2 Constant output
24. RT STOP button Its LED will flash quickly The parking lights will flash once To verify whether the system is in Cold Weather Mode automatic transmissions only e Press the brake pedal e f the vehicle is in cold weather mode the parking lights will stay on while the pedal is pressed Valet Mode When the vehicle is in Valet Mode the remote starter and alarm if configured functionalities are disabled If the vehicle needs to be serviced or if you park it indoors the Valet Mode will prevent the engine from being remote started accidentally gt Any of the following features will put your remote car starter into Valet Mode e Ignition Valet This feature allows you to put your system into Valet Mode by using the ignition key e Remote valet This feature allows you to put your system into Valet Mode by using the transmitter e Valet switch This feature allows you to put your system into Valet Mode by using a push button switch optional To put the system i n t o Valet Mode To put the system into Valet mode using the KEY Ignition Valet Mode a Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch Within 10 sec turn the key 5 times successively into the IGNITION RUN and OFF positions The parking lights will flash three times b Turn the ignition OFF The LED on the antenna will come ON solid to indicate that the vehicle has successfully entered Valet mode To put the system into Valet mode using the TRANSMITTER Remote Valet Mod
25. TM ATIC MANUAL E STARTER o0 Hz 3372TW FM Installation Guide Notice The manufacturer will accept no responsibility for any electrical damage resulting from improper installation of the product be that either damage to the vehicle itself or to the unit This unit must be installed by a certified technician using all safety devices supplied Please note that this guide has been written for properly trained Autostart technicians a certain level of skills and knowledge is therefore assumed Please review the installation guide carefully before beginning any work Warning Before installing the unit if installing on a vehicle with a manual transmission test that the OEM Door Switch contacts of the vehicle work well and that the Parking Brake system operates properly If installing on a vehicle with an automatic transmission test that the vehicle does not start when the gearshift lever is in the Drive position If it starts in gear reset the remote starter to manual transmission DOC 1 00 AS 3372TW FM July 4 2008 MO Made in China Table of Contents Introduction cessessstssstesstesstesstesscesstesstessteseseseeeens 2 Included in the Kit csssssssssesssessssssssssssssesseens 3 Installation TOOIS scsssssssssssssesseeseseeeee 3 Installation Points to Remember 3 Installation Order sscssssssssssssessessessesseesseeseeses 5 A basic introduction to the Relay 7 Harness Description
26. The following is a list of components included in the kit 1 Control Unit 2 Five button transmitters 1 Antenna interconnect cable 1 6 pin main ignition harness 1 5 pin secondary harness 1 3 pin secondary harness e 1 12 pin accessories harness e 1 Hood pin switch e 1 Warning label e 1 User Guide e 1 Quick Installation Guide Please note the plug in valet button is not included with this model Hee is a list of basic tools and supplies you will need to test and install safely e Digital multimeter DMM neon trouble light that is carpet safe fender protector carpet protector e Soldering iron solder electrical tape wire tie straps split loom diodes resistors relays i i Installation Points to Remember On vehicles with a manual transmission always ensure that all doors will get the unit out of ready mode Switch the wire used so that it is triggered by all Doors Make sure that the Parking brake and Door switch contacts work properly When working on a vehicle always leave a window open Never leave the keys in the car Leave them on a workbench with a window rolled down If possible remove courtesy light fuse to prevent battery drain The Programming Assistance Button a k a PAB The PAB is mounted on the side of the unit This push button mimics the hood pin switch in order to avoid having to get out of the vehicle and pressing the hood pin switch T
27. X 3 flashes X X 2 Out of Ready 1st sequence Mode iflocked gt Ashes X x l P 30 Installation Guide STATUS SEQUENCE LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 Beep s 1st sequence if unlocked X 3 flashes X X 2 2nd sequence X X X 4 4 Table 2 Status Request When the Engine is Running When the vehicle doors are locked The LED 1 will flash 3 times to denote that the vehicle s doors are locked When the vehicle doors are unlocked The LED 2 will flash 3 times to denote that the vehicle s doors are unlocked RUN TIME Beep s LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 If there is More than 3 4 of run 3 ON for 1 sec ON for 1 sec ON for 1 sec time cycle If there is more than half of 3 ON for 1 sec x run time cycle If there is more than 1 4 of run 3 ON for 1 sec x time cycle If there is less than 1 4 of run ON for 1 sec time cycle Table 3 Multi car Operation This option allows the owner of two vehicles both equipped with the same Remote Car Starter model to control both systems with a single remote control To control the second vehicle simultaneously press the TRUNK button and the button of the function you wish to use Note The remote control must be configured for second car operation by the installer To control the second vehicle Press TRUNK START STOP simultaneously Press TRUNK START STOP simultaneously or Rres SAUX A UK i IOC Kieren re eee ne LOCK Press
28. active If you press LOCK and UNLOCK once more the parking lights will flash 3 times quickly to show that the LED is now disabled e Flashing LED ON The LED will flash at all times being passive or active arming to denote that the Starter Kill is active gt Active arming the LED flashes normally gt Passive arming the LED will flash at a faster rate during the countdown until the Unit is armed at which time the flashing rate will slow down gt In Valet Mode the LED will be on solid e Flashing LED OFF The LED will not flash when the module is armed passive or active arming However if the module is in Valet Mode the LED will remain on solid when the Ignition is OFF Safe Start If this feature is enabled the user must press the START STOP button twice within 3 seconds to remote start the vehicle This will eliminate accidental remote starts e g when children are playing with the transmitter e To remote start the vehicle if Swap Start Mode is selected press AUX and then LOCK e The AUX 2 output can be activated by pressing the START STOP button The Option 1 or 2 must have been configured in Menu 3 Feature 3 AUX 2 Engine Run Time On a gas engine the Remote Car Starter can be programmed to run the engine for 3 15 or 25 minutes 15 minutes by default On a diesel engine the Remote Car Starter can be programmed to run the engine for 8 20 or 30 minutes 20 minutes by default Idle Mode Convenience feature I
29. apability to start the engine properly in any weather or deteriorating battery condition automatic transmission only Optional Time Delay Adjustment in Virtual Tach System Follow these steps to program crank time adjustment if needed 1 Enter programming mode see on page 15 the parking lights will stay on for up to 20 seconds 2 Before the lights go out press and hold the brake pedal and press the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously the parking lights will flash 4 times Do not release the brake pedal P 18 User Guide 3 Press the LOCK button if you wish to increase the time delay or the UNLOCK button if you want to decrease it The time delay will be increased or decreased by 50ms and the parking lights will flash once every time the LOCK or UNLOCK button is pressed 4 Press the TRUNK button to save the settings you have entered k Release the brake pedal the time oe programming is now complete E Enter programming mode see on page 15 the parking lights will stay on for up to 20 seconds 2 Before the lights go out press and hold the brake pedal and press the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously the parking lights will flash 4 times At that point release the brake pedal 3 Start up the engine and allow the vehicle to reach regular engine idle speed 4 Once the engine is running at normal idle speed press the brake pedal and keep it down until you hear the parking lights output click 5 time
30. arity of the Trigger wire does not matter in this system since all you need to do in order to bypass it is to use a _ to interrupt it during remote starts The following features can be programmed according to the needs of the installation and the requirements of the user Ignition controlled Door Locks This feature will LOCK all doors when the brake pedal is pressed while the ignition key is in the IGNITION ON RUN position The unit will UNLOCK all doors when the ignition key is turned to the OFF position e Ifthe Ignition Lock Only Option is selected the system will only lock the doors e Ignition Unlock Only is selected the system will only unlock the doors provided the ignition key was in the IGNITION ON RUN position and that the brake pedal was pressed at least once Secure Lock This feature allows the module to control certain OEM factory alarm systems without requiring the use of other wires for disarming the OEM alarm Namely this feature is designed for OEM systems that use the factory lock wire to arm the alarm and the unlock wire to disarm it User Guide P 21 gt Standard Secure Lock If this Option is selected upon receiving a remote start signal secure lock will unlock the doors disarming the factory Alarm 1 2 second after the remote start it will relock the doors Four seconds after shutdown secure lock will relock all doors arming the system once again Please note that most
31. as been stored in memory Note Each unit can store 4 remotes in its memory ew To program a transmitter on the second vehicle for multi car operation you must press the TRUNK button instead of LOCK or UNLOCK in step 3 of the transmitter programming procedure r Enter programming mode see on page 15 the parking lights will stay on for up to 20 seconds 2 Before the lights go out press and hold the brake pedal and then press one of the following buttons LOCKE ees to access menu 1 UNLOCK E to access menu 2 TRUNK serene to access menu 3 or P 16 User Guide START STOP oiin to access menu 4 3 The parking lights will flash and the horn will honk if programmed once twice three or four times to confirm entry into a menu 4 Release the brake pedal Once the desired menu has been selected the unit will fall by default into feature 1 of that menu you can now select the option you want in feature 1 Once this option has been chosen the unit will move on to feature 2 of the menu selected and so on LOCK for Option 1 UNLOCK for Option 2 TRUNK for Option 3 START STOP for Option 4 MENU 1 indicates default setting FEATURE 1 Ignition controlled door locks OPTION 1 Ignition lock DISABLED OPTION 2 Ignition lock ENABLED OPTION 3 Ignition unlock only OPTION 4 Ignition lock only FEATURE 2 Secure Lock OPTION 1 Secure lock DISABLED OPTION 2 Standard secure lock ENABLED OPTION 3 Smart secure lo
32. ay is needed to send 12 volts to the trigger wire from the start module during start attempts Normally Closed N C Note There are different types of this system used by various vehicle manufacturers the following is used to illustrate how these systems work in general A Relay is also used in these types of systems to interrupt the starter wire In the previous two examples the clutch was bypassed by engaging the clutch relay with this system you bypass the clutch by preventing the clutch relay from engaging When the Ignition Key is turned to the start position the relay energizes and interrupts the start wire when the pedal is not pressed When the Ignition key is turned to the start position and the pedal is pressed the relay does not energize and the start signal reaches the starter motor In a N C system the supply wire is connected to the relay s trigger wire at rest pedal not pressed When the pedal is pressed the connection is broken between the supply wire and the relay s trigger wire this disengages the relay To verify that you have a N C system disconnect the clutch switch the vehicle should start without the clutch pedal being pressed When you test the trigger wire with your DMM meter the trigger wire will test as 12 volts or negative when the pedal is not pressed It should read as an open circuit or Float when the pedal is pressed Please note Your probe may also show feedback from the other end of the circuit The Pol
33. be connected to a Single Pole Double Throw Relay This wire will connect to pin 85 on the Relay and pin 86 will be connected to the Ignition wire A second benefit of the Starter Kill is the Anti Grind feature When the vehicle has been remote started the Anti Grind prevents the starter motor from re engaging when the ignition key is inserted in the Ignition switch and accidentally turned to the CRANK position The Starter Kill output becomes active during remote starts BLACK WHITE 8 Parking brake Input Connect to the negative Parking brake Indicator Light wire of the vehicle This wire is found at the parking brake lever itself Note The wire should test ground when the Parking brake is engaged WHITE BLUE 9 External Trigger input The External Trigger wire can be used for remote starting the vehicle with an external device When the vehicle is running triggering this input will activate Idle Mode The External Trigger wire can also be used to operate as a negative trigger with the Trunk pin switch or the Key Sense wire by default Option 1 Connects to Negative Trunk pin When this wire is programmed for trunk pin pressing TRUNK will activate a 1 second disarm output If ground is detected on the trunk pin the Trunk has been opened an ARM pulse will be sent 5 seconds after the Trunk is closed An ARM pulse will be sent 4 seconds after the TRUNK button is pressed if the Trunk pin state is unchanged The Trunk
34. ck ENABLED FEATURE 3 Starter Kill arming mode OPTION 1 Passive arming 60 sec OPTION 2 Active arming OPTION 3 Passive arming 3 min FEATURE 4 Door lock unlock pulse timing OPTION 1 7 10 sec lock unlock pulses OPTION 2 4 sec lock unlock pulses OPTION 3 7 10 sec lock pulse and two sec unlock pulses OPTION 4 1 10 sec lock unlock pulses FEATURE 5 LED flashing OPTION 1 ENABLED without starter kill gt will flash only when ignition is OFF OPTION 2 DISABLED OPTION 3 ENABLED with starter kill gt will ONLY flash when the starter kill engages This option should be selected ONLY if the starter kill is installed MENU 2 indicates default setting FEATURE 1 Safe Start OPTION 1 Safe Start ENABLED OPTION 2 Safe Start DISABLED OPTION 3 Swap Start enhanced safe start mode with extended safety To start the engine press the AUX then LOCK buttons To trigger AUX 2 press the START STOP button Must have configured option 1 or option 2 in menu 3 feature 3 AUX 2 FEATURE 2 Engine Run Time OPTION 1 Run Time 3 minutes in gas mode 8 minutes diesel mode OPTION 2 Run Time 15 minutes in gas mode 20 minutes diesel mode OPTION 3 Run Time 25 minutes in gas mode 30 minutes diesel mode FEATURE 3 Idle Mode amp Turbo Mode auto Turbo Mode manual OPTION 1 Idle mode amp turbo mode DISABLED AUTO turbo mode DISABLED MANUAL OPTION 2 Idle mode amp turbo mode ENABLED AUTO turbo mode DISABL
35. ctive only when under remote run 4 Priority door access Produces a pulse on the 2 4 press of the UNLOCK button 500 mA negative output Can be programmed for one of the following three options 2 LIGHT BLUE 1 Horn confirmation on the 2 press of the LOCK button AUX 1 Output 2 Priority door access Produces a pulse on the 2 4 press of the UNLOCK button 3 Horn confirmation on 1s press of the LOCK button 500 mA negative Parking Light output WHITE BLACK _ Note Ensure that the voltage does not vary when the dimmer control switch is turned up 3 Parking lights or down If this is the case it is not the right wire output There is also a positive Parking Light output Only one of these two different outputs needs to be connected Additional Ports Port Description Temperature 1 Sensor NIA Optional For D2D connection is used to interface bypasses and door locks convenience module 2 RS 232 Port tig te check bypass list for compatibility and functionalities 3 INV 200 Port Is used to interface the pulse inverter for door locks option 4 Bypass GPS Port Is used for analog connection to some bypass units check bypass list for compatibility and functionalities P 14 User Guide Is used to connect an optional AS 200P pager to use this option make sure to program Pager Port pager option in Menu 3 Feature 5 Option 4 This allows the installer to program the unit Once the system is in prog
36. dle Mode allows the user to keep the engine running and the doors locked while they stop for example at a convenience store or for a short delivery This feature allows the user to let the remote starter take over control of the vehicle i e no Key in the Ignition Switch while the engine is running If the vehicle has an automatic transmission proceed as follows to set the system to Idle Mode 1 With the engine running make sure to release the brake pedal and press the LOCK UNLOCK or START STOP button on the transmitter until the parking lights come ON 2 Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch The engine will continue running 3 Exit the vehicle and close all doors hood and trunk 4 Press the LOCK button to leave the doors locked This will also arm the OEM style alarm and starter kill if configured 5 Press the UNLOCK button to leave the doors unlocked Note The engine will continue running until the user re enters the vehicle or until the expiration of the engine run time User Guide P 23 If the vehicle has a manual transmission Idle Mode can be activated through the same routine as that used for Ready Mode see Ready Mode Option in this Guide at the last step the TRUNK button is pressed instead of the other buttons Please note that the horn will honk once and that the OEM style alarm will be armed if the Idle Mode option is enabled Note If the pre programmed
37. e a Press the UNLOCK and START STOP buttons simultaneously until the parking lights flash three times The LED on the antenna will come ON solid to indicate that the vehicle has successfully entered Valet mode To put the system into Valet mode using the PUSH BUTTON SWITCH Valet Switch Mode a Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch b Turn the key into the ON position c Within 5 seconds press the push button switch until the parking lights flash 3 times d Release the push button and turn the ignition to the OFF position The LED on the antenna will come oN solid to indicate that the vehicle has successfully entered Valet mode To put the system out of Valet Mode To put the system out of Valet mode using the KEY Ignition Valet Mode a Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch Within 10 sec turn the key 5 times User Guide P 25 successively into the IGNITION RUN and OFF positions The parking lights will flash twice b Turn the ignition OFF The LED on the antenna will flash quickly to indicate that the vehicle is now out of Valet mode e Toputthe system out of Valet mode using the TRANSMITTER Remote Valet Mode a Press the UNLOCK and START STOP buttons simultaneously until the parking lights flash twice The LED on the antenna will flash quickly to indicate that the vehicle is now out of Valet mode e Toputthe system out of Valet mode using the PUSH BUTTON SWITCH Valet Switch Mode a Insert the ig
38. e a maximum of 30 amps of current Examples The following examples demonstrate some of the most common uses for relays isolation inversion interruption strengthening current and for powering multiple wires from one source SAFELY Powering multiple wires from one source safely Example Powering a second Ignition Problem You need to power Multiple Ignition wires to remote start the vehicle but your module only has one Ignition output available Solution You will need to add a second ignition relay to power the second ignition wire Jumping Ignition 1 to Ignition 2 is NEVER recommended Always use a relay The vehicle circuits are Isolated for a reason the wiring of the remote star module should reflect this The relay connections 85 Connects in parallel to the Ignition 1 output from the remote start module This becomes the positive side of the coil 86 Connects to the Ground Out when Running wire from the remote start module This becomes the negative side of the coil 87 Connected to a Fused 12 Volts source that is capable of supplying power for the vehicle s second ignition wire This becomes the source of power for the 2 ignition wire 87A No connection This terminal is not used in this application 30 Connects to the vehicle s second ignition wire This becomes the output of the 2 ignition relay Comments The relay is only energized when the vehicle is running by remote start When started with the Key the
39. et mode m Idle mode Make sure the vehicle properly enters and exits idle mode Many factors may affect the operating range of the transmitter Some of these are e The condition of the battery in the transmitter e The operating environment for example downtown radio frequency noise airports cellular phone towers e Metal any type of metal will affect operating range This includes the vehicle itself e The shape of the vehicle can affect range as well vans in general have less range e The shape of the roof and A pillars brings about considerable radio frequency deflection in this case the signal from the remote control As a result the direction in which the vehicle is facing in relation to the remote control can affect the range Straight on standing in front of the vehicle generally gives you the greatest range the second best performance is from the back Using the remote control from either side of the vehicle will usually give the lowest range e The range will be significantly lower in a crowded parking lot than in open space e Always hold the transmitter high approximately at shoulder height e The operating range will be somewhat lower on vehicles equipped with an aftermarket or factory alarm Installation Guide P 33 Doors locked starter kill armed Run time has expired TRUNK button pressed Doors unlocked starter kill disarmed e Power up reset Remote start attempt cancelled by remote e
40. he AUX button 1X ng the AUX button 2X ing the AUX button 1X ing the AUX button 2X ng the AUX button 3X ing the AUX button 1X ng the AUX button 2X ng the AUX button 1X ing the AUX button 3X VVV VY VV VY Multi car operation Basic features Customized features Basic features Multi car operation Customized features Customized features Multi car operation Basic features Basic features Customized features Multi car operation Example If the multi level features have been modified from their default state to option 3 the setup would be as follows Fol Basic features To access the AUX 2 feature the user needs to press on the AUX button three 3 times followed by the LOCK button To access the status request feature the user needs to press on the AUX button three 3 times followed by the TRUNK button To access cold weather mode the user needs to press on the AUX button three 3 times followed by the START STOP button User Guide OEM Style Alarm The OEM style alarm if configured monitors the doors hood and ignition switch of the vehicle It will sound the horn if a door or the hood is opened or if the key is turned in the ignition the horn option must be enabled and one of the door inputs must be connected e Toarm the OEM style alarm press the LOCK button on the transmitter The OEM style alarm will ONLY arm if the LOCK button on the transmitter is pressed
41. he PAB will work only when the hood is up Inspect vehicle for any body damage or electrical problems e Wire cutters wire strippers wire crimpers needle nose pliers e Sharp knife panel poppers various screw drivers e Socket set wrench set drill with drill bits plastic fishing tool for fishing wires through the firewall Always solder and tape all connections Keep the transceiver away from other types of antennas GPS OnStar Never install the control unit where it could interfere with normal operation or obstruct service technicians Always use a grommet when running wires into the engine compartment e Never run wires through bare or sharp metal Do not disconnect the battery on vehicles equipped with air bags and anti theft radios e Never ground the control unit to the steering column e Make sure that all the switches and controls operate properly e Verify that the vehicle starts and idles properly Make sure that all safety equipment is installed the valet button if installed the hood switch and the warning label Installation Guide P 3 When wiring in parallel make sure to isolate each connection with a diode in order to avoid feedback and possible damage Examples Wiring a clutch bypass and a transponder module to the ground out when running wire At the junction point where Ground Out when running splits and goes to each device a diode is inserted o
42. ill work Hood Switch only when the hood Interrupt is up Once inside the programming options the installer has a selection of many different sub menus a Transmitter Programming b Programming Options c Honk Horn Timing if available d Tach ies This module may be installed on vehicles with manual or automatic transmissions It is originally configured for manual transmissions If the vehicle you are working on is automatic it is mandatory to make a few quick and easy modifications before the unit is connected In the event that the User Guide P 15 configuration requires changes afterwards a complete reset will be necessary before those changes become effective To install this unit in a vehicle with a manual transmission 1 Make sure the Yellow loop on the PC board is connected 2 Connect the Black White handbrake wire located on the 12 pin harness to the vehicle handbrake switch 3 Connect the Violet door input OR the Green door input wire located on the 12 pin harness to the vehicle door pin wire which monitors all the doors of the vehicle only use 1 of the 2 door trigger inputs 4 Make sure the Violet White TACH wire is plugged in the TACH wire MUST be hooked up when the module is set for a manual transmission Make all your regular connections 6 Power up the unit by first inserting the 5 pin connector then the 6 pin connector and finally the 12 pin connector The parking lights will flash
43. ing lights The OEM parking light wire is cut The side that is still connected to the switch becomes the Switch Side The side that is still connected to the Parking lights becomes Parking Lights Side 87A Connects to the Switch Side of the cut OEM parking light wire 30 Connects to the Parking Light Side of the cut OEM parking light wire Comments When the relay is at rest the OEM Parking light wire is connected through 87A amp 30 and allowed to operate normally When the remote start module powers the Parking lights the OEM parking light wire is opened and power from the remote start module is sent only to the actual Parking Lights from 87 through 30 Inversion Example Activating a Positive Trunk release switch Problem The vehicle s power trunk release switch is activated by a positive pulse and the remote start module s Trunk output is negative Solution A relay is used to invert the negative signal from the start module to a positive signal before it is sent to the OEM switch The relay connections 85 Connects to the start module s Trunk release output wire This becomes the negative side of the coil 86 Connects to a fused 12 Volts source This becomes the positive side of the coil 87 Connects to a fused 12 Volts source This becomes the supply for the positive trunk release 87A No connection This terminal is not used in this application 30 Connects to the OEM trunk wire in
44. is activated panic mode is enabled If horn confirmation is disabled panic mode will not be available The AUX 2 Timed Output This 500 mA negative AUX2 output can be used for many different applications It can be programmed for priority door access if AUX 1 is programmed for horn confirmation For additional information please refer to the 3 pin Harness section earlier in this Guide The AUX 3 Trunk or Sunroof Output This 500 mA negative AUX 3 output can be used for many different applications The output can be programmed to give a 1 second pulse when the TRUNK button is pressed if the ignition is OFF or during a remote start or to give a continuous output as long as the TRUNK button is held down for sunroof or window control If the Option 3 is selected a disarm pulse will be sent before the trunk is popped An arm pulse will be sent 4 seconds later This option is overridden when the Zone 3 option is used as a trunk pin Menu 3 Feature 5 Option 1 Programmable External Trigger For additional information please refer to the 12 pin Accessories Harness section earlier in this Guide Multi Level Features default state The multi level features allow the user to access different features of the vehicle or of a second car by pressing the AUX button once twice or three times By default the multi level features are programmed as follows Basic features press the AUX button 1X AUX gt aux 2 AUX gt
45. isconnecting blower motor The radio stays on after the vehicle shuts down e Retained Accessory Power will keep power to radio for approximately 10 15 minutes or until it sees a door open Fords GM s R A P The headlights stay on after the car shuts down by remote e Switch headlight switch from auto to normal Toyotas e On some vehicles opening a door will shut the headlights off Pulse the driver s door pin with the rearm wire get no 12v reading at all at the brake pedal depressed or not e Some vehicles require the ignition be on BMW The parking lights flash on their own e Check hood pin adjustment e Bad ground P 36 Installation Guide 25 blow fuses every time try the remote door locks and I have already installed a relay e Door locks are reverse polarity and not positive trigger 26 blow fuses every time try the remote trunk release and have already installed a relay e Trunk release is reverse polarity and not positive trigger Installation Guide P 37
46. ive They are usually non polarized so it does not matter which one is positive or negative 87 Normally Open N O When the coil is energized 87 is connected to 30 87A Normally Closed N C When the coil is at rest 87A is connected to 30 30 Common When the relay is at rest 30 is connected to 87A When the coil is energized it is then moved and makes contact with 87 note in a SPDT relay 30 can never be connected to 87 and 87A at the same time 30 is connected to either 87 OR 87A What happens When there is no voltage across the COIL terminals 85 and 86 the relay s movable contact ARM connected to terminal 30 is held by SPRING tension against terminal 87a normally closed circuit When 12 volts is applied to the COIL terminals 85 and 86 the ARM connected to terminal 30 is pulled in by the electromagnet COIL so that it physically connects to terminal 87 normally open circuit Remember there is no polarity on a relay s coil This means that you may apply positive from the battery to either terminal 85 OR 86 and then Ground the OTHER terminal to activate the relay In other words you may use either a positive or negative trigger to energize the relay Keep in mind that when the relay is energized if the positive OR the ground connection on the coil is broken the ARM switches the connection between 30 back from 87 to 87a Quenching Diodes It was said earlier that you energize a relay by applying posi
47. ks briefly then quits e Have you bypassed the passive security PASSLOCK PASSKEY III PATS e Have you adjusted tach e Is the vehicle s battery weak 5 The parking lights come on for 8 seconds but the starter motor will not crank e Does the car have an aftermarket starter kill e Have you bypassed the VATS or Passlock II e ls the start wire hooked up correctly e Has the clutch been bypassed properly for standard transmissions 6 The car starts but starter stays engaged e Make sure ignition and crank are not common with the key out connected at rest May have to add relay i e Tercel Altima e Did you make an auto tach adjustment e Weak tach signal e Bad ground 7 The car starts by remote but then the starter re engages e Check ground wire e ls tach programmed 8 The car starts on its own e Is the module in cold weather mode e Program remote 4 times another remote may be programmed to your module e Is external trigger shorting out to ground 9 I get one long flash when press the button trying to go into ready mode e Check tach circuit 10 The factory alarm goes off when start by remote e Did you hook up the disarm wire Installation Guide P 35 20 21 22 23 24 e Do you have the correct OEM disarm wire e Did you program the disarm wire The ABS and the CHECK ENGINE light come on in the dash e Are you missing a second ignition or accessory The car starts and runs
48. ly enough room for the module to fit Once the location has been decided proceed to the next step Mount the antenna and run the cable to the location where the module is going to be mounted The antenna will get the best range when it is high up in the vehicle and not obstructed by metal The most common choice is the center of the windshield at the top behind the rear view mirror and at least one inch below the tint strip Another location should be used if there is another antenna in this location compass or other device that may interfere with the range of the start module Mount the Valet switch and LED if applicable Make sure they are close enough to the selected module mounting location so they will plug in when the module is mounted If the wires are too short they will have to be extended In the engine compartment mount the hood pin in a suitable location Search along the firewall for an OEM grommet you run the wires through If you cannot find an OEM grommet to use you will have to drill a hole The hole must be big enough for all of your wires to fit through To be safe drill the hole out a little bigger so the wires will not get squished We recommend using an aftermarket grommet whenever you drill a hole through the firewall This will protect the wires from rubbing against the bare metal and possibly shorting out If you are installing an alarm starter combo module mount the siren in the engine compartment at
49. module when mistakes are made Also the neatness of the installation is lessened every time the module is taken down and the wiring is corrected A messy installation is harder to trouble shoot if there are problems later on The actual how to install is not covered by this list the order of the installation process is the focus Before you get started make sure the vehicle starts and idles properly with the Ignition key and that the electrical system is not compromised in any way After deciding what options are to be added to the basic installation you can start by looking for the wires that will be needed Remember to be careful when removing the panels that are covering the wires you are searching for Once all of the wires have been found they should be tested to verify that they are the correct ones you will need for the installation When all the wires pass the test they can be stripped to expose the wire over one inch of plastic should be removed Itis always better to strip more than you need A common way cold solder joints happen is when not enough plastic is stripped off the vehicle s wire so during the soldering process the plastic from the wire melts and flows into the connection instead of the solder Decide where the module is going to be mounted It is ALWAYS mounted inside the passenger compartment and never in the engine bay Under the driver s side of the dash there is usual
50. n each of those lines Multiple or separate door pin connections When joining all door pins together to the door pin input wire of the module each wire must be isolated with a diode to prevent feedback N B The above examples reflect common situations where diodes are used to isolate Please note that there are numerous other scenarios where diode isolation is required e Always make sure that any external relays or modules added to the Remote Starter module are properly fused and diode isolated When testing the Shock Sensor never test on glass with an opened hand and never hit glass hard enough as to break it When testing on metal or plastic make sure the testing does not result in damage to the vehicle i e dents broken glass damaged trims etc Vehicles equipped with daytime running lights may not allow the installer to view certain programming results since the daytime running lights do no go out Note The Parking Light output relay in the module gives two clicks per flash 1 click for ON and 1 click for OFF Parking Light flashes referred to in this manual refer to the Parking Light output of the module and not that of the vehicle Installation Guide i Installation Order i The following is a suggested order for the Installation procedure It is intended as a guide for novices to help make the process of installing a remote starter module easier Time is wasted by rewiring the
51. ng the connections in the passenger compartment Strip about an inch of wire past where the connection is going to be made This extra bit of wire is wrapped around the exposed OEM wire to secure in place while you are soldering When all of the wires have been connected solder the connections When the solder has cooled the connections are then individually taped up to isolate them Return to the engine bay and route the start module wires to their corresponding connections Solder the engine compartment wire once the connections are made When the solder has cooled the connections are then individually taped up to isolate them Use your DMM to verify that your ground location is good before grounding the module The last step before programming is to power up the module Replace the power fuses on the power wire fuse holders The module will flash the Park lights twice to confirm the power up If you are installing an alarm starter combo module the siren will be sounding at this point Place the module into Valet mode to silence the siren Take the module out of valet mode to continue the programming note the module default programming is passive arming after exiting valet mode the alarm will start the countdown for passive arming You have 30 seconds to begin the remote control programming procedure before the module rearms Program the remote control Program the tach signal Change the programming of the options if necessar
52. nition key into the ignition switch b Turn the key into the ON position c Press the push button switch until the Parking lights flash twice d Release the push button and turn the ignition to the OFF position The LED on the antenna will flash quickly to indicate that the vehicle is now out of Valet mode Home Valet Mode If configured at installation this feature will set the vehicle to a no remote start mode if the vehicle is parked indoors there is no danger of it starting accidentally by remote control Note Once the home valet mode is activated the vehicle will not start by remote but the OEM alarm functions and starter kill will still be enabled To take the system into home valet mode e Press the LOCK or UNLOCK button e Within 3 seconds press the START STOP and LOCK buttons simultaneously The parking lights will come oN for 2 seconds then turn OFF To take the system out of home valet mode e Turn the ignition key to the IGNITION ON RUN position The system will warn the user if someone attempts to start the vehicle while it stands in Home Valet Mode e The parking lights will Turn ON then OFF then Flash twice pause then Flash twice again Panic Mode Note Panic mode can only be activated if the horn has been adequately configured In an emergency situation you can activate panic mode by pressing and holding the START STOP button for more than 3 seconds until the horn s
53. nk release switch is allowed to operate normally When the Trunk release button is pressed on the remote control the start P 10 User Guide module s Trunk release output activates the relay The ground signal is sent from 87 through 30 to the vehicle s Trunk release wire activating the switch and opening the trunk 6 pin Main Ignition Harness a k a The Primary harness The two Red wires are the power inputs for the module the other wires are for recreating the actions of the Ignition switch during remote starts On most vehicles these wires are connected at the vehicle s Ignition switch Wire Description Connect to the largest 12 V supply wire at the Ignition harness Ensure that the OEM power wire is fused for more than 30 A RED NOTE Certain new vehicles have no suitable 12 volts source at the IGNITION switch 1 12V the 12 Volt wire is too small to supply the necessary current In this case the fuse Battery box or the B connection on the battery is recommended If wires need to be extended you must protect them with additional fuses connected at the entry source VIOLET 30 A Connect to the Starter wire of the vehicle at the IGNITION switch The source wire starter should have 12 V with the Ignition Key in the Crank position only output Connect to the largest 12 V supply wire at the Ignition harness Ensure that the OEM power wire is fused for more than 30 A RED NOTE Certain new vehicles have no
54. once and release the brake parking brake twice and release the brake pedal pedal Make sure to release the brake pedal Make sure to release the brake pedal The parking lights will flash 3 times quickly and remain lit Skip to step 4 3 Within 20 sec of engaging the parking brake press and hold LOCK UNLOCK or START STOP on the transmitter 2 The parking lights will flash 3 times quickly and remain lit Remove the key the engine will continue running Exit the vehicle and close all doors hood and trunk Press for approx 1 second either a LOCK to lock the doors and shut down the engine b UNLOCK to unlock the doors and shut down the engine c START STOP to shut down the engine without affecting the doors Note The vehicle will also enter Ready Mode once the engine run time expires Bypass Remote starters of this series offer three possibilities for bypass D2D they are compatible with Trilogix ADS and Fortin bypasses Trilogix by default Installation Guide P 29 Vehicle Status Request The status request feature allows the user to see the status of the vehicle e if the doors are locked or unlocked or if the vehicle is in cold weather mode home valet mode valet mode or how much time is left in the run time cycle The following charts Tables 1 2 and 3 indicate the confirmation sequences To retrieve the vehicle status Press and release the AUX button then press and
55. r 1 4 sec double pulse negative Unlock output LIGHT Max 500 mA negative output when the doors are locked by remote control This wire will 4 GREEN WHITE provide a negative output 1 4 sec before the lock pulse and go off 1 8 sec after it Note Arm The system will also give a rearm pulse on this wire after remote start shutdown LIGHT Max 500 mA 1 sec negative pulse when the Doors are unlocked by remote control 5 GREEN BLACK Connect to the OEM Disarm wire of the vehicle Note The system will also give a disarm Disarm pulse on this wire before remote starts P 12 User Guide VIOLET 6 Door pin input This input should be used in vehicles that use a positive switching Dome Light circuit Connect to a Door trigger wire testing 12 V with a Door open CAUTION You can only use a negative or a positive connection In other words only the NEGATIVE DOOR INPUT or the POSITIVE DOOR INPUT wire is connected It is essential that the Module be connected in such a way as to allow each Door to turn off Ready Mode the driver side Door Pin does not constitute by itself a sufficient connection ORANGE 7 Starter Kill armed output The unit is equipped with a selectable passive or active arming Starter Kill circuit that will immobilize the vehicle when the system is armed This wire will provide a constant 500 mA negative output when the system is armed locked by remote or if remote started This wire should
56. r when the hood switch input is opened It can also be used for programming purposes BROWN This wire must be connected to the brake Light switch of the vehicle The wire should be 4 12 V only while the brake pedal is pressed This input will shut down the Remote brake Starter if the brake pedal is pressed It is also used for programming and therefore it is switch input arier I aep P i prog g essential that it is installed This wire provides a 12 V output 15 A max and must be connected to the Parking WHITE Light wire that tests 12 V when the Parking lights are ON 5 12 V Note Ensure that the voltage does not vary when the dimmer control switch is turned up Parking Light or down If this is the case it is not the right wire output There is also a negative Parking Light output on the 3 pin side connector Only one of these two different outputs needs to be connected 12 pin Accessories Harness This harness has the remaining wires used in some remote starter installations as well as the optional user convenience outputs Wire Description RED WHITE 500 mA negative output This can be used to control trunk release 1 sec pulse or to Trunk operate as a constant output as long as the TRUNK button is held pressed for Sunroof or or AUX 3 output Window close 2 io ora Programmable 500 mA 1 10 sec 7 10 sec or 4 sec negative output 3 BLUE Programmable 500mA 1 10 sec 7 10 sec 4 sec o
57. ramming mode the installer will have up to 20 seconds to select one of the sub menus If the installer fails to select a sub menu before the 20 second delay the system will exit programming mode and the installer will have to select again one of the 2 methods to get access to it Using the Antenna Programming Assistance Using the Hood Pin Button A P A B e Press and hold the hood pin for 4 seconds e Make sure that the hood is closed e Release the hood pin e Turn the ignition key to the IGNITION ON RUN The parking lights will turn ON position e While the parking lights are ON press the hood pin once more and release immediately The parking lights will turn ON and stay ON for 20 seconds e Within 5 seconds press the programming button on the antenna twice for 1 second each time The LED will come ON solid e You now have 20 seconds to select one of the e You now have 20 seconds to select one of the sub menus sub menus Note To exit programming mode press on the Note To exit programming mode close the hood antenna button once the LED will come ON and release Remember You can use the programming Assistance button instead of the hood pin at any time the hood is up The PAB is located on the side of the module This push button mimics the hood pin switch in order to avoid having to get out of the vehicle and pressing the hood pin switch Programming Assistance Button The PAB w
58. rent output can be used to power a 2 IGNITION or a 2 4 ACCESSORY or a PINK WHITE 20 STARTER WIRE See jumper settings on page 19 for correct output 6 30A 5th Additional IGNITIONS ACCESSORIES or STARTER WIRES must use external relays relay output DO NOT JUMP WIRES at the IGNITION switch this will compromise the OEM electrical system User Guide P 11 5 pin Secondary Harness a k a the secondary harness This harness has the remaining wires used in basic remote starter installations positive parking light output the safety shut down inputs and the ground wire for the module Wire Description BLACK nee i 1 Chassis This wire must be connected to bare unpainted metal the Chassis or true Body ground ground input This wire tells the module if the Engine is running or not It requires at least 1 8 volts VIOLET WHITE AC and 1 5 Hz or faster at idle Common Tach references are the negative side of 2 AC an injector the negative side of an Ignition Coil Camshaft sensor Crankshaft sensor or Tachometer the Engine Control Module ECM input NOTE A Tach signal that is too low will cause the module to over crank and a Tach signal that is too high will cause the module to under crank GRAY For safety reasons this wire must be connected to the hood pin provided in the box or to 3 Hood the OE hood pin This input will disable or shut down the Remote Starte
59. run time expires or if the user shuts down the engine by remote control the vehicle will enter Ready Mode Caution Do not leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle standing in Idle Mode Turbo Mode If Turbo Mode is configured at installation it will allow a turbocharger to idle down after the user leaves the vehicle the unit will take over the vehicle and keep it running for 60 seconds or until it is shut down by remote control then shut down the engine If the vehicle has an automatic transmission proceed as follows to set the system to Turbo Mode 1 With the engine running make sure to release the brake pedal and press the LOCK UNLOCK or START STOP button on the transmitter until the parking lights come ON 2 Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch The engine will continue running 3 Exit the vehicle and close all doors hood and trunk 4 Press the TRUNK button this will lock the doors arm the OEM style alarm if configured and confirm that the vehicle is in Turbo Mode 5 The engine will shut down after 60 seconds If the vehicle has a manual transmission follow all steps of the Ready Mode routine see Ready Mode Option in this Guide to activate Turbo Mode At the last step press either 1 LOCK to lock the doors and have the engine shut down after 60 seconds The parking lights will flash 3 times and remain lit The OEM style alarm and starter kill if configured will be armed
60. s 2 Release the brake pedal the tach programming is now complete Fifth Relay Output 2nd IGN ACC or CRANK Remote car starters of this series are equipped with an on board high current programmable 5 relay that can be used to power 27 Accessories pins a second ignition accessory or crank wire The unit uses Place Jumper here for 2 Accessories output 3 sets of pins each set corresponds to a specific function ignition pins of the output In order to activate one of the three possible Place Jumper here for K P 2 Ignition output functions you must place the jumper supplied on one of 2 Crank pins Place Jumper here for the three sets of pins and connect the 14 AWG wire to the i second IGN ACC CRANK wire of the vehicle JUMPER SETTINGS REAR VIEW OF MODULE Caution Only one set of pins can be used at one time Using more than one jumper may result in serious damage to the vehicle The relay output rating on this unit is 25a at most Defective oem solenoid switches can sometimes draw up to 50 or 60a causing the 30a fuse to blow Always verify your circuit with an appropriate measuring device Tach jumper settings Some new vehicles have a higher TACH voltage threshold which would fall out of the normal TACH trigger circuit of the remote car starter R Changing the jumper to TACH Threshold HIGH Assistance Button SIDE VIEW OF MODULE 1 5 VOC 2 Ground 3 Temperature sensor 4 Au
61. stem when the clutch is pressed a negative signal is sent to the relay The relay energizes when the Key is turned to the start position The 12volts from the start wire is allowed to pass through the relay and to the starter motor One of the wires at the clutch will test as negative this is the supply wire The relay s negative trigger wire will only show negative when the pedal is pressed some vehicles also require the Ignition system to be powered If there is nothing else connected to the Ground Out When Running G O wire from the remote start module the G O wire should be strong enough to trigger the vehicle s clutch relay If there are other devices or P 20 User Guide modules connected to the G O Wire a relay and diodes may have to be added to strengthen the negative current going to the clutch bypass Positive Very similar to the negative system except that the vehicle s clutch relay is triggered by 12 volts instead of a negative signal In a Positive system when the clutch is pressed a positive 12 volts signal is sent to the relay The relay energizes when the Key is turned to the start position The 12 volts from the start wire is allowed to pass through the relay and to the starter motor One of the wires at the clutch will test as 12 volts this is the supply wire The relay s positive trigger wire will only show positive when the pedal is pressed some vehicles also require the Ignition system to be powered A rel
62. suitable 12 volts source at the IGNITION switch 3 12 V the 12 Volt wire is too small to supply the necessary current In this case the fuse Battery box or the B connection on the battery is recommended If wires need to be extended you must protect them with additional fuses connected at the entry source Connect to Ignition wire of the vehicle The source wire should have 12 V with the Ignition Key in the Ignition On Run and Crank positions ab A Warning some vehicles have more than one IGN wire at the IGNITION switch for 4 ignition powering the heater blower motor Use the 5th relay pin F and extra relays to power output up any extra IGN wires if necessary DO NOT JUMP WIRES at the IGNITION switch this will compromise the OEM electrical system If wires need to be extended you must protect them with additional fuses connected at the entry source This wire is for powering the heater blower motor It is usually classified as an Acc ORANGE no power in the crank position if it tests as an IGNITION power in the crank pos 30A then power it as an IGNITION 5th relay or extra relay 5 A a Warning some vehicles have more than one ACC wire at the IGNITION switch for ccessories output powering the heater blower motor Use the 5th relay pin F and extra relays to power up any extra ACC wires if necessary DO NOT JUMP WIRES at the IGNITION switch this will compromise the OEM electrical system This high cur
63. tarts honking If the vehicle is under a remote start the engine will shutdown automatically before setting off the horn You can stop the horn by pressing this will lock your doors and deactivate panic mode or this will unlock your doors and deactivate panic mode Furthermore the panic mode can be stopped by activating one of the following three 3 features a Remote valet pressing UNLOCK and START STOP for at least 3 seconds b Ignition valet turning the key inside the ignition switch from OFF to ON 6 times in a row P 26 User Guide c By turning the key to the ON position and pressing the valet switch if included until the parking lights flash 5 times Panic Mode will automatically shut down after 30 sec The AUX 1 2 Unlock Both AUX 1 and AUX 2 can be programmed for Priority Door Access This great feature allows the user to unlock solely the driver s door with a single press of the UNLOCK button on the transmitter and to unlock the other doors if desired by pressing the UNLOCK button for a second time The output will provide a 1 second negative output when the UNLOCK button is pressed a second time on the transmitter This can be used not only as priority door access but also as trunk release gt Horn Confirmation AUX 1 can be programmed to trigger the horn every time the LOCK button is pressed or when the LOCK button is pressed twice within 3 seconds When horn confirmation
64. the transmitter The Starter Kill will automatically rearm itself after 1 minute by default or 3 minutes if configured this way if no door is left opened if the doors are monitored and the ignition is not turned ON gt Active Mode e To arm the Starter Kill press the LOCK button on the transmitter The parking lights will flash once The LED on the antenna will flash slowly If remote door locks are installed this will also lock the doors and arm the OEM style alarm e To disarm the Starter Kill press the UNLOCK button on the transmitter The parking lights will flash twice The LED on the antenna will remain OUT If remote door locks are installed this will also unlock the doors Lock Pulse Duration e Option 1 7 10 sec LOCK and 7 10 sec UNLOCK pulses by default e Option 2 4 sec LOCK UNLOCK pulses e Option 3 A single 7 10 sec LOCK pulse and two sec UNLOCK pulses Used for double pulse Disarm Unlock systems e Option 4 1 10 sec LOCK and 1 10 sec UNLOCK pulses P 22 User Guide Flashing LED To gain access to this feature make sure the Flashing LED option has been enabled at the time of programming Once this option is enabled the user has the choice to toggle the Flashing LED ON and OFF at any given moment To toggle between the Flashing LED ON and OFF press LOCK and UNLOCK simultaneously on the Transmitter The parking lights will flash once slowly to indicate that the LED is
65. tive from the battery to either 85 OR 86 and grounding the other terminal This is not absolutely true some relays are polarized if they have a quenching suppression diode a diode installed between the coil terminals 85 and 86 could be internal or external To activate the coil on this type of relay make sure that the 12 Volts trigger is on the same terminal of the relay as the Cathode or striped side of the User Guide P 7 quenching suppression diode and that the Negative trigger is on the same terminal of the relay as the Anode or non striped side of the quenching suppression diode When a relay s coil is energized a magnetic field is created and energy is stored in the coil When power is removed from the coil the magnetic field collapses This causes a Reverse Voltage to be generated and can sometimes reach 200 volts A quenching diode absorbs this reverse voltage spike A closer look at a relay Now that you know what the main inscriptions are on the relay take a look on the side and you will see another inscription i e 12 VDV 40 30 A 12 VDC This indicates the coil voltage rating For an Automotive relay it s usually 12 Volts DC 40 30 A This indicates the current carrying capability of the contacts 30 87 amp 87A 40 Indicates that the normally closed circuit 30 and 87a can safely handle a maximum of 40 amps of current 30 Indicates that the normally open circuit 30 and 87 can safely handl
66. ts on the starter wire passes through the relay through 87A amp 30 normally The Starter Kill output wire on the remote start module is activated when the LOCK button is pressed on the remote control When a theft attempt happens and the thief powers the Ignition circuit to hot wire the vehicle and the Starter Kill was ARMED by the LOCK button on the remote the starter kill relay activates The OEM start wire is now open does not make connection because 30 is no longer connected to 87A and the vehicle is unable to start Strengthening current Example Strengthening an output Problem A vehicle has a negative trigger Trunk release wire The module has a negative Trunk release output wire The remote start module is unable to supply the necessary current to activate the vehicle s Trunk release wire Solution A Relay is used to provide the necessary negative current to activate the vehicle s Trunk release wire The relay connections 85 Connects to the start module s Trunk release wire output This becomes the Negative trigger for the coil 86 Connects to a fused 12 Volt source 87 Connects to a Negative source i e the spot where the remote start module is grounded This becomes the supply for activating the vehicle s Trunk release wire 87A No connection This terminal is not used in this application 30 Connects to the vehicle s Trunk release wire Comments At rest the relay is not active and the vehicle s Tru
67. x 2 output will allow the module to properly detect the TACH ean 3 Parking lignes signal TACH Threshold HIGH TACH Threshold NORMAL User Guide P 19 Clutch Bypass In order to remote start a manual transmission vehicle the clutch switch must be bypassed Clutch safety switch circuits can take many forms Listed below are the most common ones Some vehicles may also have a separate or combined switch on the clutch pedal for cruise control Usually a cruise control switch reacts the moment you touch the pedal whereas a clutch switch reacts only when the pedal is near the floor Once the circuit type has been determined you must recreate what happens electrically at the switch with the remote start module to bypass the clutch during remote starts Relays are often used to accomplish this Always use the Ground Out When Running G O as the negative trigger on your clutch bypass relays as it is only active during remote starts NEVER permanently bypass a clutch switch Do not attempt this if you are unfamiliar with the use of relays and diode isolation Before any wiring attempts test and record the way each wire tests in the following positions Without the pedal pressed test the wire with the Ignition OFF test the wire with the Ignition ON test the wire with the Key in the start position With the pedal pressed test the wire with the Ignition OFF test the wire with the Ignition ON test the wire with the
68. y Test the module s operations If all of the testing is successful the installation is completed and the vehicle can be put back together P 6 User Guide What is a relay A device that responds to a small current or voltage change by activating switches or other devices in an electric circuit An electromagnetic switch remote controlled switch a switching device Why are Relays used Relays can have several purposes in remote car starter installations They are used mainly for isolation inversion interruption strengthening current and for powering multiple wires from one source SAFELY How does it work The basic relay consists of a coil and a set of contacts The most common relay mechanism is electromagnetic When voltage is applied to the coil current passes through the wire and creates a magnetic field This magnetic field pulls the contacts together and holds them there until the current flow in the coil has stopped Relays come in all varieties and types but for the applications that concern us we will concentrate on the Single Pole Double Throw SPDT 12 Volts relay Naming Convention Usually the relay s manufacturer will include an electrical diagram on the relay displaying the role of each terminal and how they interact with each other These terminal numbers are standard and can be used with any SPDT relay 85 amp 86 The Coil These inputs energize the coil when one is 12 Volts and the other is Negat

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