□ 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.
Diagnostics - Parking Light Flash Table
FlashesDescription
1
2
2 slow flashes then
8 quick flashes
3
3 Slow
(automatic transm.)
4
5 Fast
6• A remote start was attempted while a tach-before-crank signal was detected before cranking
8• Unit reset: see “Resetting the Module” (p. 6)
10• A ground 0-) signal was detected on the hood pin input wire
1 - pause - 2
ON SOLID for 3
seconds>.
ON continuously
ON 2 seconds• The hood has been opened and a ground (-) signal has been detected on the hood pin input wire
ON 4 seconds• Locking or unlocking a door (with door pulses configured to 4 sec.)
ON 20 seconds• The hood pin has been flashed and you are now in the programming options
Constant flashes
for 25 sec.
• Doors locked, starter kill armed
• Run time has expired
• TRUNK button pressed
• Remote start attempt cancelled by remote
• Doors uniocked, starter kiii disarmed
• Exiting ignition vaiet
• Exiting remote vaiet
• Reset from manual to automatic
• Entering ignition valet
• Entering or exiting ready mode
• Parking brake is engaged• Yellow loop has been reconnected
• +12 V detected on the brake input wire either while cranking or during run time
• Entering muiti-speed tach programming
• Entering time deiay adjustment in virtuai tach system
• Board set from automatic to manuai; power ON
• Power ON to OFF (manuai transmission).
• Tach signal programmed
• New transmitter programmed
• There was a remote start attempt while the vehicle was in valet mode
• Faiied start: vehicie’s iow battery voitage
• ^followed by 1 flash• Exiting cold weather mode
• ^followed by 3 flashes• Entering cold weather mode
• Idle mode: Idle mode is engaged
• Run time: The vehicie has been remote started and is in run time
• Panic Mode is activated
• Start signal received by the module
• Coid weather mode canceiied
• Power-up reset
• Board set from manuai to automatic; power
ON
• Power ON to OFF {automatic
transmission).
• Entering remote valet
• Entering extended run time
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• Press and hold the hood pin for 4 seconds.• Make sure that the hood is closed.
• Release the hood pin.
The parking lights will turn ON.
• 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.
• You now have 20 seconds to select one of the sub
menus.
Note: To exit programming mode, close the hood.
Manual or Automatic Transmission
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 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:
Make sure the Yellow loop on the PC board is connected.
Connect the BlackfWhlte handbrake wire located on the 12-pin harness to the vehicle handbrake switch.
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).
Make sure the VioletiWhite TACH wire is plugged in - the TaCH wire MUST be hooked up when the module is
4.
set for a manual transmission.
Make all your regular connections.
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 4 times to confirm that the unit is in manual mode.
When learning the transmitter, the parking lights will flash 5 times quickly, confirming that the module is set to
1.
manual mode.
Upon the first successful remote start, the system will lock the transmission settings to manual mode.
• Turn the ignition key to the IGNITION ON (RUN) position.
♦ Within 5 seconds, press the programming button on the
antenna twice for 1 second each time.
The LED will come ON solid.
• You now have 20 seconds to select one of the sub
menus.
Note: To exit programming mode, press on the antenna
button once (the LED will come ON) and release.
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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.
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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
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.
transmission settings to automatic mode.
Transmitter Programming Procedure
1. Enter programming mode {see p.1)—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.
3. Press and hold the LOCK button and keep it down until the parking lights flash 5 times quickly.
4. The transmitter has been stored in memory.
Note: Each unit can store 4 remotes in its memory.
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:
Entering Programming Options
1. Enter programming mode (see p.1) —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:
• LOCK to access menu 1; ♦ TRUNKto access menu 3;
• UNLOCK to access menu 2; ♦ START/STOP to access menu 4.
3. The parking lights will flash and the hornwill honk (if programmed) 1, 2, 3 or 4 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 button to access option 1, ♦ TRUNK button to access option 3,
• UNLOCK button to access option 2, ♦ START/STOP button to access option 4.
Programming Options
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
OPTION 1* ENABLED (without starter kill will flash only when ignition is OFF)
OPTION 2 DISABLED
OPTION 3 ENABLED (with starter kill will ONLY flash when the starter kill engages.
This option should be selected ONLY if the starter kill is installed.)
To start the engine: press the AUX then LOCK buttons
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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 25 a at most. Defective oem solenoid switches can sometimes draw up to 50 or 60 a, causing
the 30 a 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. Changing the jumper to TaCH Threshold
HIGH will allow the module to properly detect the TACH signal.
Testing
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 unit is plugged in.
□ If installed on a MANUAL transmission, make sure the system properly enters and exits ready mode:
Ready mode is a sequence of steps that must be followed in order to allow manual transmission vehicles to be
remote started. To get into ready mode:
If Ready Mode is enabled by remoteIf 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 parking brake
once and release the brake pedal.
Make sure to release the brake pedal.
3.Within 20 sec. of engaging the parking brake, press and
hold LOCK, UNLOCK or START/STOP on the transmitter.
The parking lights will flash 3 times quickly and
remain lit.
4.Remove the key: the engine will continue running.
5.Exit the vehicle and close all doors, hood and trunk.
6.Press for approx. 1 second either:
□ Remote-start the engine and listen for starter drag. If the starter cranks for too long, carry out another tach
□ Hood switch shutdown. With the vehicle running under the remote car starter, open the hood; the vehicle
□ Brakes shutdown circuit. With the vehicle running under the remote car starter, press and release the brake
□ Parking brake shutdown circuit. With the vehicle running under remote start, disengage the parking brake. The
□ OEM alarm control. Make sure the module is able to arm and disarm the oem alarm (if applicable).
□ Door pin shutdown circuit. Make sure the system exits ready mode when each door is opened while the
□ Door locks and trunk testing. Make sure each of these options respond to the transmitter (if installed).
□ Starter kill option. Sit inside the vehicle with all doors closed. Arm the vehicle, then try to start the engine with
□ Valet mode. Make sure the remote car starter is able to properly enter and exit valet mode. When setting the
□ Idle mode. Make sure the vehicle properly enters and exits idle mode.
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.
The system will exit ready mode if a door or the hood 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.
programming procedure.
should shut down. If it does not shut down, check the hood pin-switch and its connector.
pedal. The engine should shut down immediately. If the engine continues to run, check the brake switch
connection.
engine should shut down immediately. If the engine continues to run, check the parking brake switch connection.
vehicle is running under a remote start. (Test each door.)
the key. The engine should not start. If the engine starts, rewire the starter kill to reach proper operation.
remote car starter into valet mode, pressing the lock button will lock the doors without activating the starter kill.
2.With the engine already running, apply the parking brake
twice and 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.
Virtual Tach System
* 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 capability 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 p. 1) — 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.
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.
5. Release the brake pedal - the time delay programming is now complete.
Tach Programming
1. Enter programming mode (see p. 1) — 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 times.
5. Release the brake pedal —^the tach programming is now complete.
Horn Honk Timing
Supplementary Information
Fifth Relay Output (2nd IGN, ACC or CRANK)
Remote car starters of this series are equipped with an on-board high
current programmable 5th relay that can be used to power a second
ignition, accessory or crank wire. The unit uses 3 sets of pins; each set
corresponds to a specific function of the output. In order to activate
one of the three possible functions, you must place the jumper
(supplied) on one of the three sets of pins and connect the l4 AWG
wire to the second
IGN. / ACC. / CRANK wire of the vehicle.
To trigger AUX 2: press the START/STOP button. Must have configured option 1 or option 2
FEATURE 2 - Engine Run Time
OPTION 1Run Time = 3 minutes in gas mode / 8 minutes diesel mode
OPTION 2*Run Time = 15 minutes in gas mode / 20 minutes diesel mode
OPTION 3Run Time = 25 minutes in gas mode / 30 minutes diesel mode
OPTION 1Diesel 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 3Diesel mode with 8-minute run time in cold weather mode (18-sec. wait to start delay)
OPTION 4Diesel mode with 8-minute run time in cold weather mode (7-sec. wait to start delay)
FEATURE 5 - Ignition Valet
OPTION 1Ignition valet - DISABLED
OPTION 2*Ignition valet - ENABLED
MENU 3 * indicates default setting
FEATURE 1 - Home Valet
OPTION 1Home Valet ENABLED
OPTION 2*Home Valet DISABLED
FEATURE 2 - AUX 1 Programming
OPTION 1Horn confirmation upon the 2nd press of the LOCK button
OPTION 2*Priority door access
OPTION 3Horn confirmation upon the 1st press of the LOCK button
FEATURE 3 - AUX 2 Programming
OPTION 1Constant output while pressing AUX followed by LOCK
OPTION 2*Toggle ON/OFF (with 30-second time out)
OPTION 3Toggle ON/OFF (with 4-minute time out) ^active when under remote run
OPTION 4Priority door access
FEATURE 4 - AUX 3 / Zone 3 Programming
OPTION 11-sec. output when TRUNK button is pressed for 3 sec. with ignition OFF or under
OPTION 2*Constant output while the TRUNK button is pressed
OPTION 3Disarm/rearm pulse with TRUNK & data output (channel expander MCX-100 enabled)
FEATURE 5 - External Trigger
OPTION 1Zone 3 disarm/rearm (trunk pin: a disarm pulse is sent before the trunk opens; the vehicle
OPTION 2*Key sense
OPTION 3Engine start / stop
OPTION 4Pager
MENU 4 * indicates default setting
FEATURE 1 - Multi-Level Features
OPTION 1Multi-car Features, Basic Features, Customized Features
OPTION 2*Basic Features, Multi-car Features, Customized Features
OPTION 3Customized Features, Multi-car Features, Basic Features
OPTION 4Basic Features, Customized Features, Multi-car Features
FEATURE 2 - Alarm Control
OPTION 1ENABLED (HORN must be enabled in MENU 3 FEATURE 2, option 1 or 3)
OPTION 2*DISABLED
FEATURE 3 - Ready Mode Option
OPTION 1Enabled by handbrake
OPTION 2*Enabled by remote
FEATURE 4 - Bypass
OPTION 1ADS
OPTION 2*Trilogix
OPTION 3Fortin
FEATURE 5 - Bypass Type
OPTION 1One-Way communication
in menu 3 feature 3 (AUX 2).
In safe start mode: activate AUX 2 by pressing the START/ STOP button
remote run & data output (channel expander MCX-100 enabled)
This product supports the Trilogix bypass.
To program the Trilogix bypass to the Autostart remote
starter, please ensure that the Trilogix bypass and the
Autostart starter are powered up simultaneously.