Autostart AS-1785 User Manual
MANUAL TRANSMISSION REMOTE STARTER
AS-1785
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
This Remote Car Starter is designed for vehicles with a manual Transmission only. Before installing the
Unit, test that the OEM Door Switch contacts of the vehicle work well, and that the Parking Brake system
operates properly.
DOC: 2.50 – September 7, 2004 CA Lp Manufactured in Canada by Autostart
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents....................................................... 2
Introduction ................................................................ 2
Included in the Kit....................................................... 2
Installation Points to Remember ................................ 3
Harness Description................................................... 4
Flashing the Hood Pin Switch..................................11
The Programming Assistance Button ...................... 12
Programming a Transmitter ..................................... 12
Before you Proceed ................................................. 12
The Transmitter Programming Procedure ...............13
Entering Programming Options Mode ..................... 13
Programming Options ..............................................14
Tach Programming................................................... 15
About Tach Programming........................................ 15
Multi-speed Tach Programming............................... 15
Automatic Tach Programming ................................. 16
Horn Honk Timing ....................................................16
Testing...................................................................... 17
Closing Up................................................................ 18
Supplementary Information...................................... 19
Fifth Relay Output (2
Clutch bypass........................................................... 19
Ignition-controlled Door Locks .................................21
Secure Lock .............................................................21
Standard Secure Lock .............................................21
Smart Secure Lock................................................... 21
Lock Pulse Duration ................................................. 22
Engine Run Time ..................................................... 22
Starter Kill (Installation) ............................................22
Passive or Active Arming .........................................22
Resetting the Remote Car Starter ........................... 22
Events Logging ........................................................23
Events playback .......................................................23
Start Failure Codes through the Parking Lights....... 23
Diagnostics – Parking Light Flash Table .................24
nd
IGN, ACC or CRANK)......... 19
Introduction
This Guide contains all the information relevant and necessary for the installation of the Remote
Car Starter. Most of the features of this product are explained in the User Guide. Therefore, if you
need detailed information about a feature of the product, we recommend that you refer to the User
Guide.
Included in the Kit
Please carefully read the Installation Guide before beginning the installation, especially the
Harness Description section and the Programming Options.
It is very important that you familiarize yourself with t he pr ogram ming and the operation of the
Remote Car Starter, even if you have already installed a similar Remote Car Starter in the past.
There are many innovative features that you may overlook if you do not read this Guide.
Prior to the installation, make sure that all the hardware components required to install the system
are in the box.
The following is a list of components included in the kit:
• 1 – Remote Car Starter Control Unit
• 1 – Monopole Receiver with incorporated LED
• 1 – Antenna Interconnect Cable
• 2 – multi-channel 5-button Remote Control
• 1 – six-pin 14 AWG Harness (Ignition Harness)
• 1 – five-pin 18 AWG Harness (Main Harness)
• 1 – twelve-pin 22 AWG Harness (Accessories Harness)
• 1 – two-pin 22 AWG Harness (Accessories Harness)
• 1 – parts bag: a Hood Pin-switch, a Connector and a Warning Label
• 1 – User Guide
The plug-in Valet button is not included with this model.
INDUSTRY CANADA USER NOTICE:
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Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain
should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more
than that required for successful communication.
FCC USER NOTICE:
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorised modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Installation Points to Remember
♦ When installing a manual-transmission
product on a vehicle with a manual
Transmission, always make sure that all
Doors will get the Unit out of Ready Mode.
Switch the wire used so that it is triggered by
all Doors.
♦ When installing a manual-transmission
product on a vehicle with a manual
Transmission, 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.
PROGRAMMING ASSISTANCE BUTTON (PAB)
♦ The
The PAB is mounted on the side of the
Remote Car Starter unit and fulfils the same
function as the Hood-Pin Switch. The PAB
will spare installers the effort of getting out of
the vehicle to access the Hood-Pin Switch.
The PAB works only when the Hood is up.
♦ Inspect vehicle for any body damage or
electrical problems
♦ Always solder and tape all connections.
♦ Keep the Antenna 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. Never run
wires through bare or sharp metal.
♦ Do not disconnect the battery on vehicles
equipped with air bags and anti-theft radios.
♦ Never ground the control unit to the vehicle’s
steering column.
♦ Make sure that all the switches and controls
operate properly.
♦ Verify that the vehicle starts and idles
properly.
♦ Make sure that all safety equipment is
installed: the Valet Button (if provided), the
Hood Switch and the Warning Label.
♦ When wiring in parallel, make sure you
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
WHEN RUNNING
wire: At the junction point,
where the GROUND OUT WHEN RUNNING wire
“splits” and connects to each device, a diode
is inserted on each of these lines.
Multiple or separate Door pin Connec-
tions:
When joining all Door Pins together to the
Door Pin input wire of the Remote Car
Starter unit, each wire must be isolated with
a diode to prevent feedback.
Note: The above examples reflect common
situations where diodes are use to isolate
connections. Please note that there are
numerous other cases where diode isolation
is required.
♦ Always make sure that all external relays or
modules added to the Remote Car Starter
unit are properly fused and diode isolated.
GROUND OUT
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♦ On vehicles equipped with daytime running
lights, the installer may be unable to see
certain programming results since the
daytime running lights never go out.
Note: The Parking Light Output Relay of the
unit gives two clicking sounds for each flash
of the lights: one click when the lights would
ON and one click when the lights would go
go
OFF.)
♦ Parking Light flashes to which the text
refers throughout this manual refer to the
Parking Light output of the unit, not of the
vehicle.
Harness Description
When connecting a Remote Car Starter, it is important to make sure that the connector with the
Ground wire is connected first, before making the 12-volt connections. Should the Unit be powered
up before being grounded, there could be serious damage to internal components of the Unit.
Be careful not to power up a Remote Car Starter before it is properly grounded. To avoid any
accident, it is recommended to pull out the Fuses from their sockets before the installation, and to
put them back during the very last steps.
6-Pin Main Ignition Harness
Wire Colour Function 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.
A RED (+) 12 V Battery
B PURPLE
C RED (+) 12 V Battery
D YELLOW
(+) Starter output
(30 A)
(+) Ignition
output (30 A)
Please note: some of the most recent vehicles
have no suitable 12 V source at the Ignition
Switch (the 12 V wire is too small to supply the
necessary current). In such cases, it is
recommended to use the fuse box or the B+
connection on the Battery.
Connect to the Starter wire of the vehicle. The
source wire should have +12 V with the Ignition
Key in the CRANK position only.
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.
Please note: some of the most recent vehicles
have no suitable 12 V source at the Ignition
Switch (the 12 V wire is too small to supply the
necessary current). In such cases, it is
recommended to use the fuse box or the B+
connection on the Battery.
Connect to the Ignition wire of the vehicle. The
source wire should have +12 V with the Ignition
Key in the IGNITION ON (RUN) and CRANK
positions.
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Warning: at the Ignition Switch of certain
vehicles, there may be more than one Ignition
wire. Use the 5th relay (Pin F) and extra relays to
power up any extra Ignition wires if necessary. Do
not jump wires at the Ignition Switch: this
would compromise the OEM electrical system.
This wire will power the Heater Blower Motor.
Usually connected to the Accessories wire of the
vehicle. The source wire must have power with
the Ignition Key in the IGNITION ON (RUN)
position only (no power in the CRANK position).
E ORANGE
(+) Accessories
output (30 A)
Warning: at the Ignition Switch of certain
vehicles, there may be more than one Ignition
wire for powering the Heater Blower Motor. Use
the 5th relay (Pin F) and extra relays to power up
any extra Ignition wires if necessary. Do not
jump wires at the Ignition Switch: this would
compromise the OEM electrical system.
This high-current output can be used to power a
second Ignition, Accessories or Crank wire. See
Jumper Setting, later in this Guide, for correct
F GREEN
(+) Fifth Relay
output (30 A)
output.
Please note: additional Ignition, Accessories, or
Starter wires must use external relays. Do not
jump wires at the Ignition Switch: this would
compromise the OEM electrical system.
5-Pin Secondary Harness
Wire Colour Function Description
This wire must be connected to bare, unpainted
metal (the Chassis or the true Body ground). It is
preferable to use a factory ground bolt rather than
a self-tapping screw. Screws tend to get loose
1 BLACK
(–)
Chassis ground
input
or rusted over time and can cause erratic
problems.
This wire will allow the Remote Car Starter to
sense whether the Engine is running. The wire
requires at least 1.8 V (AC) and 1.6 Hz or faster
when the Engine runs at idle speed. Among
common references for the Tach wire are: the
2 PURPLE
(A.C.)
Tachometer
input
negative side of the Ignition Coil, the Camshaft
sensor, the Crankshaft sensor or the Engine
Control Module (ECM).
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Note: if the Tach signal is too low, the Remote
Car Starter will “over-crank”. Conversely, if the
Tach signal is too high, the Remote Car Starter
will “under-crank”.
Connect this wire to the installed Hood Pin switch
supplied. This input will disable or shut down the
Remote Starter when the Hood is up.
3 GREY
(–) Hood Switch
input
This wire must be connected to the Brake Light
wire of the vehicle. This wire must have +12 V
only when the Brake Pedal is down. This input
will shut down the Remote Starter if the Brake
4 ORANGE
(+) Brake Switch
input
Pedal is pressed.
This wire provides a +12 V output and must be
connected on the vehicle to the Parking Lights
wire that tests +12 V when the Light switch is in
5 YELLOW
(+) 12 V Parking
Light output
the ON position.
Note: ensure that the voltage does not decrease
or increase when the dimmer control switch is
turned. If the voltage goes up or down, find
another Parking Light wire.
12-Pin Accessories Harness
Wire Colour Function Description
500 mA negative output. This output can be used to
control the Trunk release (1-sec. pulse), or it can be
1 BLUE
(–) Trunk /
output
AUX 3
set to operate as a constant output as long as the
TRUNK button is held pressed (for Sunroof or
Window closure)
2 BROWN (–) Lock output
Programmable 500 mA negative output: 1/10-sec.,
7/10-sec. or 4-sec. pulse
Programmable 500 mA negative output: 1/10-sec.,
3 GREEN (–) Unlock output
7/10-sec., 4-sec. or double 1/4-sec. pulse (ON
250 ms, OFF 500 ms, ON 250 ms).
500 mA ground signal when the Doors are locked by
remote control. This wire will go to ground 1/2 sec.
before the LOCK pulse, and go out 1/8 sec after
WHITE /
4
BROWN
(–) Rearm output
LOCK. The wire must be connected to the OEM
Arm wire (usually the Door Pin).
Note: The Remote Car Starter will also give a
Rearm pulse on this wire when it shuts down the
vehicle after a remote start.
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WHITE /
r
5
GREEN
6 BLUE / WHITE
WHITE /
7
ORANGE
8 ORANGE
(–) Disarm output
(+) Positive Door
input
(–) Starter Kill
output
(armed output)
(–) Parking Brake
input
500 mA ground pulse when the Doors are unlocked
by remote control. Connect to the OEM Disarm wire
of the vehicle.
Note: The system will also give a Disarm pulse on
this wire before every remote start.
This input should be used in vehicles with positive-
switching Door pins or Dome Light circuits.
Connect to the Dome Light wire that tests +12 V
when a Door is open.
Caution! The installer should use either the positive
or the negative Door input. Never use both of them
simultaneously.
It is essential that the Remote Car Starter be
connected in such a way as will allow each one of
the Doors to turn off Ready Mode: the driver-side
Door Pin does not constitute by itself a
sufficient connection.
This wire will provide a constant 500 mA output
when the system is armed (locked by remote
control). It can be connected to an external Starter
Interrupt Relay.
This wire should 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.
The Starter Kill output becomes active during
remote starts.
One benefit of the Starter Kill is the Anti-Grind
feature. Once the vehicle has been remote started,
the Anti-Grind prevents the Starter Motor from reengaging when the Ignition Key is inserted in the
Ignition Switch and accidentally turned to the
CRANK position.
Connect to the negative Parking Brake Indicator Light wire
of the vehicle. This wire is found at the parking brake leve
itself.
Note: The wire should test ground when the Parking
Brake is engaged.
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9 PURPLE
10 WHITE
(–) External
Trigger
(–) Ground Out
When Running
The External Trigger wire can be used for remotestarting 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, the Key Sense wire or the
Door Pin-switch:
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 closes. An ARM pulse
will be sent 4 seconds after the TRUNK button is
pressed if the Trunk pin state is unchanged (The
Trunk 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: Engine Start/Stop): The first
Ground (-) pulse on this input will start the Engine,
the second Ground (-) pulse on this input will stop
the Engine.
Option 3 (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).
This wire provides a constant 500 mA ground output
while the Remote Car Starter is running. This output
becomes active at the same time as the Ignition and
shuts off when the Remote Car Starter shuts down,
e.g.: when the Run Time has expired, when the
STOP button has been pressed, etc. This output
can be used to activate external relays, bypass kits,
etc..
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