DUE TO THE POTENTIAL FOR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ELECTRICAL DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE OR TO THE UNIT THAT HAS
CAUSED VEHICLE DAMAGE DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE PRODUCT.
THIS UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED BY AN AUTHORIZED AUTOSTART TRAINED TECHNICIAN
USING ALL SAFETY DEVICES SUPPLIED.
Please review the installation guide carefully before any work begins.
WARNING
THIS UNIT IS FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION ONLY, BEFORE INSTALLING THE UNIT TEST
THAT THE VEHICLES OEM DOOR SWITCH CONTACTS WORK WELL, AND THAT THE
PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM OPERATES PROPERLLY.
DO NOT INSTALL ON CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES UNLESS A RADAR SENSOR IS USED.
Rev: 2.01 La – 08/09/01 Manufactured in Canada by AUTOSTART
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
Please review the installation guide before
beginning the installation, particularly the
wiring diagram and the list of programming
options. Prior to installation please be sure that all
components required to install the system is in the
box.
The following is a list of components included in
the Kit:
• 1 – Control unit
• 1 – Transmitter (As per model)
• 1 - 5 Pin 14 AWG harness (Ignition harness)
• 1 - 7 Pin 18 AWG harness (Main harness)
• 1 - 4 Pin / 2 Wire 18 AWG harness
(Accessories)
• 1 Antenna
• 1 Parts Bag (Hood switch, Valet switch,
Connector, Wires)
• User guide, tech bulletins.
NOTICE:
THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV
INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY
UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS
EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS
COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
INSTALLATION POINTS TO REMEMBER
• When working on a vehicle always leave a
window open.
• Remove courtesy light fuse if possible to
prevent battery drain.
• Never Install control unit where it could
interfere with normal operation or obstruct
service technicians.
• Do not disconnect the battery on vehicles
equipped with air bags and anti-theft radios.
• Always use a grommet when running wires
into the engine compartment. Never run wires
through bare or sharp metal.
• Always solder and tape all connections.
• Never ground control unit to vehicle steering
column.
• Make sure that vehicles OEM door switch
contacts and Parking brake system works
properly.
FEATURES
• Multi channel/button transmitter.
• Dual 12-volt power lines.
• 12-volt Parking lights output.
• Multi car operation (AS-1263/1264/1265
Only)
• Factory alarm control.
• Gasoline or Diesel engine ready.
• Negative door lock output.
• Cold weather timer.
• Negative trunk output. (AS-1263/1264/1265
Only)
• Up to 1500 feet range. (SH models only)
• Ground output. (Pulsed or constant)
• Starter kill out. (Ground when armed)
• External trigger control. (From external
receiver. e.g.: alarm)
OPTIONS
• Remote keyless entry
• Remote Trunk release
• Starter kill
• Flashing LED
• Pager Ready
• LIMITED LIFE WARRANTY
PROGRAMMABLE OPTIONS
• Door lock pulse duration (1 sec, 4 sec, or
two ¼ sec unlock pulses).
• Ignition controlled door locks.
• Constant or pulsed Groundout when
running.
• Run time (4, 15, or 25 minutes)
• Maximum crank duration (6, 8, or 12
seconds).
• Gasoline or Diesel engine operation.
• Secure Door Lock.
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TRANSMITTER CODE LEARNING
The transmitters do not come pre-programmed.
They must be “CODE LEARNED” at the time of
installation. The unit will hold up to 4 transmitter
codes in memory.
To program a new transmitter:
1. Raise the Hood.
2. Turn Valet switch “OFF”.
3. Turn Ignition “ON”.
4. Turn Valet switch “ON”. Parking lights
SHOULD turn ON for 5 seconds.
5. Press CH1 on transmitter within 5 seconds of
step 4. (Parking lights will flash 5 times fast,
and 2 times slow)
6. Turn Ignition “OFF” and close the Hood.
MULTI CAR OPERATION (Only available on
AS-1263/1264 & 1265)
*To program transmitter to second
vehicle for multi-car operation, you must press
on the transmitters CH3 (TRUNK) in step 5 of
transmitter code learning.
The AS-1263/1264/1265 systems feature multi-car
operation.
This allows the owner of two Autostart systems in
two of his/her vehicles to control both systems with
one transmitter. (Both vehicles must be equipped
with an AS-1263/1264/1265.
The remote transmitter of the primary vehicle can
control the starter disable system, the door locks,
and the remote car starter and trunk operation of
the second vehicle.
The remote transmitter of the second vehicle can
also operate the primary vehicle.
TRANSMITTER FUNCTION
Once programmed, the transmitter will be
operational. (Hood must be closed)
The transmitter is equipped with 2 channels.
They are as follows:
1. Button 1 (CH1)– controls door locks and
engine kill option.
Note: Either button can be used to get into
Ready-Mode.
TACH ADJUSTMENTS
Engine starter systems have two methods of finetuning the Tach signal that is generated from the
vehicle, the first method is manual Tach
searching and setting, and the second is
automatic Tach searching and setting. Either
method can be used, however an automatic
search is recommended. Tach adjustment
procedures should be done every time a new
unit is installed. This is because the Tach signal
from some ignition systems can sometimes be
too high or too low, thus causing failed starts
under different temperatures.
The procedures for Tach adjustment are as
follows:
1. Hold Hood switch down for 6 seconds.
2. Release pin switch (Hood switch). Parking
lights should turn ON.
3. With Parking lights ON, immediately press
and release pin switch again.
4. Parking lights will stay ON for up to 20
seconds. (If not repeat from step 1)
5. With Parking lights ON press CH3
(TRUNK) of remote transmitter. (Parking
lights will flash 1 to 7 times)
6. Start the vehicle using the key.
7. If Parking lights stays ON, then you have
selected an incorrect Tach wire. (Relocate Tach wire and start from step 1) If Parking
lights goes OFF then proceed to the next
step.
8. Allow vehicle to reach regular engine idle
speed, then press and release brakes.
(Parking lights will flash appropriate setting,
from 1 to 7 flashes)
9. Press TRUNK of remote transmitter, to save
setting. (Parking lights will flash one long
flash)
MANUAL TACH SEARCHING AND
SETTING
NOTE: A manual adjustment should only be
done if the auto setting is not completing the
crank cycle properly in cold weather.
3. With Parking lights ON, immediately press
and release pin switch again.
4. Parking lights will stay ON for 20 sec. (If
not repeat from step 1)
5. Press CH3 (TRUNK) of remote transmitter
at the same time Parking lights will flash 1
to 7 times.
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6. Now you can increase or decrease the Tach
settings, depending on your needs.
7. LOCK will decrease the setting and START
will increase the setting.
8. After proper setting has been reached, press
TRUNK to save setting. (Parking lights should
flash once long)
CUSTOM PROGRAMMING OPTIONS
Engine starter systems are equipped with 2 custom
programming menus that allow the user to custom
fit the system according to the installation
requirements.
These options are designed to help make
interfacing with all vehicles possible.
To get into custom programming mode you
must do the following:
1. Hold pin switch down for 6 sec.
2. Release pin switch (Hood switch). Parking
lights will turn ON.
3. Immediately press and release pin switch once
again. (Parking lights will stay ON for 20 sec.)
4. Press and hold brakes, and press LOCK or
START on remote transmitter. (LOCK for mode one, and START for mode two) Parking
lights will flash once for Mode 1 and twice for
Mode 2.
After you have entered into one of the two
programming menus you can release the brake
pedal. The unit will stay in programming mode
until the hood pin switch is pressed or the Valet
switch has been turned OFF. (So take your time to
make the proper selection)
The menu will automatically start you at function
one, once you choose from one of the three
Options; you will automatically jump to the next
function.
To select one of the three options press the
appropriate transmitter buttons. (See below)
1. LOCK = Option 1
2. START= Option 2
3. TRUNK = Option 3
Note: CH1&CH2={CH3=TRUNK} and
CH2=START in 2-Button remote.
Once an option has been selected the Parking lights
will flash 1,2 or 3 times. (Depending on option
selected)
MODE 1
*INDICATES DEFAULT SETTING
FUNCTION 1
OPTION 1* Ignition Lock ON.
OPTION 2 Ignition Lock OFF.
OPTION 3 Ignition Lock ON and Locks
in TOGGLE MODE*
*DOOR LOCK TOGGLE MODE
This engine starter has a built-in starter kill
features and even if the starter kill is not
installed, the logic for it still dominates the
operation of the system. What this means is that
the starter kill will arm automatically 45 seconds
after the vehicle’s Ignition is turned “OFF”. The
vehicle’s starter wire is then interrupted until the
starter kill is disarmed by pressing Button 1
(Unlock) on the remote. If the doors were not
locked within the initial 45 seconds of the
Ignition being turned “OFF” the first press of
Button 1 will disarm the starter kill, unlocking
the already unlocked doors before they can be
locked again, arming the starter kill.
Enabling Toggle Mode will circumvent this logic
and allow the doors to lock on the first press of
the Button regardless of how much time has
elapsed since the Ignition was turned “OFF”.
This means that when the doors are resting in the
unlocked state, the next logical step for the
system to take is to lock the doors. When the
doors are in the locked state the next logical step
for the system to take is to unlock the doors.
Selecting Toggle Mode will automatically enable
Ignition Lock.
This feature helps to double check the options that
are selected. To do the playback you must perform
as follows:
1. Raised the Hood. (Parking lights turns ON)
2. As soon as the Parking lights turns ON press
the pin-switch (Hood switch) three times. The
Parking lights flashes according to the options
that you have selected:
Option 1: one flash
Option 2: two flashes
Option 3: three flashes
TACH WATCH LOCKOUT
Tach Watch lockout is a safety feature built into
the remote starter to protect the vehicle’s starter
motor. If, during remote start, the vehicle’s
engine ever cranks the entire programmed crank
time without detecting any Tach pulses during
the first crank cycle, the unit will go into Tach
watch lockout. The diagnostics for this is 3 quick
Parking lights flashes when trying to remote start
the vehicle.
If your module is in Tach Watch Lockout it is
indicating that a problem exists with the Tach
signal it is receiving. Verify that the Tach wire
from the remote starter is properly connected to a
good Tach signal in the vehicle.
To remove the unit from Tach Watch
Lockout you must do the following:
1. Close the Hood.
2. Disable starter kill. (If installed)
3. Start the engine using the key.
4. Let it run for at least 25 seconds, then shut it
OFF.
5. The module should now be out of Tach
Watch Lockout.
If module is still in Tach Watch Lockout move
Tach wire to a better Tach source and perform an
Automatic Tach Setting. Repeat steps 1 to 5.
DIESEL ENGINES
All systems are equipped with a dedicated
“GLOW PLUG” input (Pin # 4).
This input must be wired to the “Wait to Start”
light in the vehicle and must receive 12 volts for
as long as the light is ON. When this input is
used, a protection diode must be installed on the
brake input.
Note: Diesel mode must be programmed for this
to work.
SETTING THE UNIT INTO READY MODE
The UNIT does not come with CH2 operational
from the box.
What this means is that to remote start the
vehicle you must first get the unit into Ready
Mode.
To get into Ready Mode you must do the
following:
1. Close Hood and Doors.
2. Make sure shifter is in Neutral.
3. Get in and start vehicle with the key.
4. Apply the Parking brake.
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5. Within 20 sec. press either Button on
transmitter.
(Parking lights will flash 3 times quickly, and
stays ON)
6. Remove the key vehicle will stay running.
7. Exit the vehicle and close the door.
8. Press and hold either Buttons on transmitter
until the vehicle shuts down.
The vehicle will now be in ready mode, to start
press START on the transmitter.
REMAINING IN READY MODE
Once the vehicle is in Ready Mode you can start
and stop the vehicle at will.
However, should any of the following occur the
vehicle would come out of Ready Mode thus
eliminating the remote start option until Ready
Mode is restored?
1. Doors opened.
2. Hood opened.
3. Brakes pressed.
4. Parking brake disengaged.
5. Key turned to the ON position.
Should any of the above occurs, ready mode would
be cancelled.
*NOTE: The unit will notify the user that it has
exited Ready Mode by giving three slow flashes
of the vehicles Parking lights.
CLUTCH BYPASSING
Most manual transmission vehicles will require
the clutch to be pressed in order for the vehicle
to crank. This being true under remote start as
well, so a clutch bypass must be performed.
A simple thing to look for when performing a bypass,
is the maker of vehicle you are working on, typically
most domestic vehicles have a direct feed wire at the
clutch switch, this means that the starter wire in the
vehicle becomes continuous with +12volts when the
clutch is pressed.
While import cars typically have a relay that is
controlled with the clutch pedal. This means that
when the clutch is pressed it will send a signal to a
relay, allowing the vehicle to start. Always test first.
PARKING BRAKE WIRE
The system has a Parking brake input; this
input is used as part of the Ready Mode
sequence and must be connected. This input is
supposed to be a ground. All vehicles are
equipped with a Parking brake, and all use a
negative signal.
The easiest location to find this wire is at the
Parking brake housing. Always test first.
TRUNK OUTPUT
The unit is equipped with an AUX negative
output; refer to this output as CH3 (TRUNK).
This output can be used as a remote trunk release
by connecting it to a relay that would activate the
vehicle’s trunk or hatch release, whenever
TRUNK on the remote transmitter is activated.
NOTE: The output from the module is a 250ma
signal that has been designed to activate a relay,
DO NOT, under any circumstances drive the
OEM trunk wire with the direct output from the
module, a high current relay must be used.
RESETING THE MODULE
All AutoStart’s are equipped with a reset
function that allows the installer to erase all
transmitter codes and return all programmed
options to factory default.
To reset the module:
1. Turn the Valet switch “OFF”.
2. Apply ground to Pin # 12 (External Trigger).
3. Turn the Ignition “ON”.
4. Raise Hood.
5. Press and hold brake “ON”.
6. Turn Valet switch “ON”
7. Parking lights should flash 8 times quickly.
8. Press Lock on transmitter within 5 seconds
to program transmitter.
• See Custom Programming options for
default settings.
SECURE LOCK
Secure lock is for cars that arm and disarm off
the lock and unlock wires. (I.e.… New VW’s)
When secure lock is activated it will unlock the
doors prior to remote start the car. Once the car
is started it will relock the doors. (Usually not
rearming the factory security). After remote
shutdown or run time it will relock the doors
again. (Rearming factory security)
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SOME COMMON QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The following are some commonly asked
questions about our product, followed by
possible answers.
Q: Does the Parking brake wire have to be
connected?
A: Yes the Parking brake wire must absolutely be
connected.
Q: Do both door trigger wires on the 9-pin harness
have to be connected?
A: No, only one of the 2 trigger wires must be
connected, or the unit will not enter ready mode.
(Refer to wire guide for proper polarity)
Q: Unit gives me one long flash when getting into
ready mode instead of three, and shuts OFF when
key is removed.
A: The long flash indicates that there is a problem
with the Tach signal you are using. Locate another
Tach wire or perform an automatic Tach learn.
Q: Can the vehicle start in gear?
A: No. Because the unit see the vehicle shut down
by remote once the user has exited the vehicle.
Knowing that the vehicle was running when it was
exited indicates that the vehicle is in neutral.
Connect to vehicles dome light wire that has +12-volts with the doors
open. NOTE Only one of the door trigger input must be used per application.
9 GREY DOME
LIGHT IN (-)
Connect to vehicles dome light wire that has GROUND with the doors
open. NOTE Only one of the door trigger input must be used per application.
10 EMPTY GROUND-
OUT
11 WHITE/
YELLOW
STARTER
KILL OUT (-)
Negative output when running (Pulsed or Constant) Used for clutch
bypass or aux relay.
Armed output for starter kill option - *see installation diagram
12 EMPTY REARM Gives a 1 second pulse 4 seconds after remote starter shut down
13 EMPTY EXTERNAL
TRIGGER (-)
14 BLUE PARKING
BRAKE IN (-)
Used to trigger remote starter from an external receiver's output (option
must be programmed)
Connect to wire at PARKING brake switch that has ground with
Parking brake engaged.
15 BROWN LOCK (-) Gives a negative pulse when locking. For pulse duration see MODE 1
FUNCTION 3
16 GREEN UNLOCK (-) Gives a negative pulse when unlocking For pulse duration see MODE 1
FUNCTION 3
17 BLUE TRUNK out(-) 1 sec pulse output on pin #15, when channel 3 is remotely activated.
MAIN 5 PIN HARNESS (14awg)
PIN # COLOR POLARITY DESCRIPTION (Connect to...)
A RED +12V BATTERY Constant 12 volts *
B YELLOW IGNITION OUT Ignition - 12-volts during "RUN" and "START"
C VIOLET STARTER OUT Starter - 12 volts during crank only
D ORANGE ACCESSORIES OUT Accessories - 12 volts during "RUN" only
E RED +12V BATTERY Constant 12 volts *
• NOTE: Constant 12-volts wires must be connected to heaviest gauge 12-volt wires at ignition
switch. When there are two constant 12-volt wires at ignition switch wires A and E must be
separated (each to their own 12-volts source). When there is only one 12-volt source at ignition
switch then and only then can they be connected together.
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LIGHT FLASH RATE
FLASHES RATE DESCRIPTION
2
Slow
System has reset. Should occur when Valet switch is turned ON.
No Tach pulse detected during crank. Should not occur if no pulse is
detected with in 2 seconds of cranking ‘the unit will force a reset.
3
Slow
If Parking lights stayed ON for 5 seconds then flashed 3 times slowly when
Valet switch was turned ON, the unit detected the Ignition line was ON,
The Hood switch line was grounded and no transmitter was learned.
1 Quick Button confirmation or end of run time or time canceled or door locks.
3 Quick Remote start is locked out. See Tach watch lockout.
4 Quick Indicates that the unit has detected the brakes and cancelled the cranking or
running cycle.
5 Quick New remote learned.
10 Quick Hood was open unit cancelled cranking or running cycle.
8 Quick Memory being reset: Occurs when resetting unit ON power-up.
On 4
seconds
If Parking lights ON for 4 seconds, the Hood was opened and the Hood
switch line was grounded.
Erratic If the unit flashes erratically (1to3 flashes, followed by a pause, then more
flashes), it might be in Playback mode. This occurs when the Hood switch
was press 3 times.
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FLASHES RATE DESCRIPTION
2
3
1 Quick Button confirmation or end of run time or time canceled or door locks. 3 Quick Remote start is locked out. See Tach watch lockout. 4 Quick Indicates that the unit has detected the brakes and cancelled the cranking or
5 Quick New remote learned.
10 Quick Hood was open unit cancelled cranking or running cycle.
8 Quick Memory being reset: Occurs when resetting unit ON power-up.
On 4
Erratic If the unit flashes erratically (1to3 flashes, followed by a pause, then more
Slow
Slow
seconds
System has reset. Should occur when Valet switch is turned ON.
No Tach pulse detected during crank. Should not occur if no pulse is
detected with in 2 seconds of cranking ‘the unit will force a reset.
If Parking lights stayed ON for 5 seconds then flashed 3 times slowly when
Valet switch was turned ON, the unit detected the Ignition line was ON,
The Hood switch line was grounded and no transmitter was learned.
running cycle.
If Parking lights ON for 4 seconds, the Hood was opened and the Hood
switch line was grounded.
flashes), it might be in Playback mode. This occurs when the Hood switch