Astroflex RS-414 Instruction Manual
REMOTE CONTROLE ENGINE STARTER
WITH BUILT-IN
ALARM SYSTEM
MODEL RS-414
Designed for use in all automatic
transmission , gasoline or diesel
powered, fuel injected vehicles
(Carburetor or throttle-assisted
engines require an optional
solenoid kit). Do not install
in vehicles equipped with
a manual transmission
Thank you for choosing the AstroStart™ Remote control
Engine Starter. Your AstroStart™ is the product of extensive
research by a company specializing in the design of high
quality electronic equipment for automotive vehicles.
AstroStart™ is designed to provide years of reliable, troublefree service. Its advanced microprocessor circuitry
incorporates billions of possible access codes to prevent
interaction with other remote controlled vehicles. AstroStart’s
safe and convenient features will make your life easier.
Please take time to read these instructions carefully. Some
features may not be installed or applicable to your vehicle.
Safety Precautions!
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Always turn OFF the main switch when parking your
vehicle in a closed, non-ventilated garage or when the
vehicle is being serviced.
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Always turn OFF the main switch when AstroStart™ is
not being used for extended periods of time.
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Keep the transmitter away from children’s reach.
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For proper AstroStart™ operation, regular engine tune-
ups are recommended.
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Always turn OFF the wiper switch before leaving vehicle.
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Test your hood pin switch regularly to ensure safe
operation. This switch stops the engine when hood is
open.
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Check for any local legislation that would prohibit leaving
a running vehicle unattended on public streets.
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Always advise service personnel that your vehicle is
equipped with AstroStart™.
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A yearly check up of your Remote Starter is strongly
recommended. Contact the AstroStart™ dealer in your
area.
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR TROSTART™
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Select the desired setting for the heater/AC system
(when AstroStart™ starts the vehicle the heating / AC
system will resume operation).
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Make sure that the vehicle is in the PARK position.
USING THE MAIN SWITCH
The AstroStart™ main switch should be mounted under the
dash. It includes an ON-OFF rocker switch and a small LED
indicator light. Turning OFF this switch prevents using remote
start functions. Optional features remain active. The LED
indicator flashes user information codes.
THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER
A small 12 Volt alkaline battery (GP23A) powers your remote.
Under normal use, it should last approximately 6 months.
Range may be affected by a weak battery or by location (ie.
crowded parking lot, metal structures, hydro poles, etc.).
Using microprocessor-controlled
additional AstroStart™ transmitters can be added at any time
(for a total of 4). See your AstroStart™ dealer.
USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL
1, 2 or 3 Button Transmitter
Press on the desired button for 2 second. While pressing, the
LED will flash and stay on for 1 second while your command
is being transmitted. Commands will not be transmitted when
the button is not pressed for long enough (LED does not stay
on).
Example: Start - Push and hold the “A” button until the LED
shuts off.
4 BUTTON TRANSMITTER
Your remote control has four buttons and four LED indicators.
Each LED represents a separate group of functions. To
select the desired group, press the “P” button as many times
as required to light up the LED corresponding to the group of
functions you wish to access.
Push “P” Once
the first group of functions.
Push “P” Twice ¾Second LED lights up (ORANGE)
Push “P” Three times¾Third LED lights up (YELLOW)
Push “P” Four times ¾Fourth LED lights up (GREEN)
Example: To transmit “Start “ function, the reference card
instructs you to:
• Push “P” once, RED LED flashes.
• Push “A” once, engine will start.
To transmit “Stop”, repeat the same commands.
¾First LED lights up (RED) selecting
selecting the second group of
functions.
selecting the third group of functions.
selecting the fourth group of
CODE LEARNING
, up to 3
UNDERSTANDING THE COMMANDS
To simplify reading, remote control commands are
abbreviated. All commands in this manual will be listed in the
following manner:
Command Procedure
• 1 A Push “P” once (1), Push “A” once (1)
• 3 B,C Push “P” three (3) times,
• 3 A & B Push “P” three (3) times,
COMMAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
To confirm most transmitted commands, the AstroStart™
system will flash the parking lights and / or honk the horn.
These confirmations are coded to provide system status
information to the user.
Code Description
(horn 1, parking 2) Horn will honk once (1),
THE REFERENCE CARD
A reference card is enclosed with the manual. This card lists
all available functions and the corresponding button
sequence to use. Keep this card on your person when using
your AstroStart™ system.
Push “B” once (1), then “C” once (1)
Push “A” & “B” simultaneously.
Parking lights will flash
twice (2).
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ASTROFLEX Inc.
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RS-414 COMMAND CODES
PRESS DESCRIPTION ACKNOWLEDGE
1A Start or stop vehicle (continuous mode) park lights flash
1B Lock & arm without siren chirp park lights flash
(dome light OFF)
1C Unlock & disarm without siren chirp park lights flash
(dome light ON)
2A Start /only with horn acknowledge park lights flash,(horn)
(continuous mode)
2B Lock without arming park lights flash
(dome light OFF)
2C Release trunk Unlock and disarm park lights flash, (siren)
(dome light ON)
3A Start/stop, with rear defroster ON park lights flash
(continuous mode)
3B Lock and arm with siren chirp park lights flash, (siren)
3C Unlock and disarm with siren chirp park lights flash, (siren)
3AA Horn joke horn 7 honk
3AB Roll windows down
3AC Utility output ON
3BA Roll windows up
3BC Auxiliary output # 1 ON/OFF Toggle
3CA Utility output OFF
3CB Auxiliary output # 2 ON/OFF Toggle
3B&A Temporarily disable internal park lights flash
shock sensor & supplementary sensor (4 times)
3C&B Valet mode ON/OFF toggle Led solid = ON
4C Activate/deactivate low temperature park lights flash
mode without horn acknowledge
4A Status LED LED
4B Status Tails LED, Park lights
4C Activate/deactivate low temperature park lights flash
mode without horn acknowledge
4AA Car Finder , toggle horn ON/OFF park lights flash, horn
without arming or disarming alarm
4BB Number of remote park lights flash, horn
4CC Activate/deactivate low temperature park lights flash, horn
mode with horn acknowledge
4A&B Disable shock sensors
1B,1C are interchangeable with 3B,3C see “User Programming codes
U2 CC CHIRP NORMAL and U2A CHIRP INVERT
COMMANDS
START OR STOP (1A)
This is the most common command. To start the engine by
remote, enter 1A (horn: 0, parking lights: 1). The AstroStart™
automatically adjusts the cranking cycle to match your vehicle
requirements. Proper operation is acknowledged by (horn: 0,
parking lights: 2).
TO STOP
the engine, enter same sequence again (1 A).
START WITH A HORN ACKNOWLEDGMENT (2 A)
This command is used when you can not see the vehicle, the
vehicle horn will sound when the engine has been
successfully started. Enter 2 A, the system will confirm
receiving the command (horn: 1 parking lights: 1). The
AstroStart™ will start the engine. To confirm that the engine
is running, another acknowledgment signal follows (horn: 2,
parking lights: 2).
START WITH REAR DEFROSTER (3A)
This command is used to activate the rear window defroster
when starting by remote. Enter 3A (horn: 0, parking lights: 1,
siren: 0,).The AstroStart™ will start the engine and will
activate the Rear Window Defroster for 8 minutes (if this
option is connected).
ENGINE RUN TIME
The engine will shut off automatically after the chosen run
time has expired. The parking lights will remain lit while the
engine is running by remote.
Note
: Run time is programmable (the factory preset is 15
minutes). See the User Programming section.
WHEN YOU GET IN YOUR VEHICLE...
When entering your vehicle, do not touch brake pedal (this
will shut the engine off). Turn the ignition key to the RUN
position. Drive away as usual AstroStart™ will shut OFF by
itself. The optional starter kill connection (see your dealer)
prevents accidental starter grinding if key turned to
START
position while the engine is already running by remote
control.
WHAT STOPS THE ENGINE?
For your safety, the engine will stop and/or will not start if:
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The transmitter sends the STOP (1A) command.
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The hood is opened.
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The brake pedal is depressed.
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The transmission is shifted out of the PARK or NEUTRAL
positions.
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The engine over-rev’s.
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The main switch is OFF.
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The optional high temp/low oil pressure sensor is
triggered.
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The optional alarm system has been triggered.
IF ENGINE DOES NOT START....
If your ASROSTART™ is not successful in starting the
engine on the first try it will wait a few seconds and try again
(up to two more times, as set by the dealer). If the engine
does not start after several attempts the system will shut off
and wait for the next command.
If starting the engine remains unsuccessful enter:
4A
The main switch
LED
flashes to show a start failure code
by repeating a certain number of double blinks.
or
4B
Tail lights
The
flashes to show a start failure code
by repeating a certain number of double blinks.
RS-414 STARTS FAILURE CODES
BLINKS REASON FOR FAILURE TO START
1 Stopped by transmitter
2 Stopped when brake pedal was pressed
3 Stopped when AstroStart™ alarm tripped
4 Stopped due to low or undetectable engine RPM
5 Hood is open
6 Transmission not in park/neutral
7 Ignition key is in the ON position
8 AstroStart™ disable switch is in the OFF position
9 Engine run time has ended
10 Engine cranked but refused to start
11 Tach signal is present; engine is probably already running
12 Engine RPM was too high (over 3000 RPM)
13 Engine refused to start after all attempt
17 Problem detected on (high engine temperature) input
18 Diesel glow plug failed to turn off within 30 seconds (Diesel only)
19 Module internal error
CONTINUOUS MODE
(1 A, 2A OR 3A WHEN ENGINE RUNS MANUALLY)
In the Continuous Mode you are able to leave your engine
running after removing the key from the ignition (only when
the vehicle has been started using the ignition key). This is a
convenience feature that allows you to leave the vehicle for
short periods of time while the climate controls and engine
remain active. Enter 1A or 2A while engine is running or 3A
to activate Rear Window Defroster option . The parking lights
will turn ON, the engine will keep running for the chosen run
time. Remove the ignition key, exit your vehicle and lock all
doors. The steering column will remain locked and all security
features remain active .
LOW TEMPERATURE MODE (SENTINEL)
The Low Temperature mode enables AstroStart™ to run the
AUTOMATICALLY
engine
for the programmed run time
when the engine block temperature falls below -15ºC (5º F)*.
All normal shut off devices (brake pedal, hood, etc...) will shut
the vehicle off. Turning the ignition key to RUN, depressing
the brake pedal, or starting by remote deactivates the Low
Temperature Mode.
* Activation temperature is programmable (the factory preset
is -15ºC). See the “User Programming“ section.
LOW TEMPERATURE MODE WITHOUT HORN
ACKNOWLEDGMENT (4 C)
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To activate, enter 4 C (horn: 0, parking lights: 1).
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To deactivate, enter 4 C again (horn: 0, parking lights: 2).
The AstroStart™ will acknowledge (horn: 0, parking lights: 3)
if for some reason this command cannot be executed (i.e.
hood left open) check the “Start Fail Code ”by pressing 4A or
4B refer to “(If the engine does not start”).
LOW TEMPERATURE MODE WITH HORN
ACKNOWLEDGE (4 C, C)
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To activate, enter 4 C, C (horn: 1, parking lights: 1).
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To deactivate, enter 4 C, C again (horn: 2, parking lights: 2).
The AstroStart™ will acknowledge (horn:3, parking lights:3) if
for some reason this command cannot be executed (i.e. hood
left open) check the “Start Fail Code ”by pressing 4A or 4B
refer to “(If the engine does not start”).
CAR FINDER (4 A,A)
When this command is entered (4 A,A) the system will react
by sounding the vehicle horn and flashing the parking lights.
This feature is used to locate your vehicle (in a busy parking
lot etc..) To stop the Car Finder mode press (4 A,A) again.
The alarm will remain armed.
Note:
The duration of this feature is programmable (factory
preset is 60 seconds). See the “User Programming” section
STOPPING THE ALARM WITHOUT DISARMING (4A,A)
If fore some reason the AstroStart™ alarm has been
triggered, you can stop it without disarming the alarm by
entering 4A,A.
MUSICAL HORN (HORN JOKE, 3 A,A)
The horn will play on of the four (4) pre-programmed
melodies.
NUMBERS OF TRANSMITTERS (4B,B)
This command is used to indicate how many transmitters are
programmed for your system. Enter 4B,B. For each
programmed transmitters, the horn will sound once.
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