Autostart DVM-2845CI User Manual

 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 vehicle is

running under a remote start. (Test each door.)

 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 the key.

The engine should not start. If the engine starts, rewire the starter kill to reach proper operation.

 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 valet mode.)

 Idle mode. Make sure the vehicle properly enters and exits idle mode.  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

Diagnostic table for shutdown.

Parking lights flashes Cause

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Flash for 30sec

Diagnostic table for start failure.

Parking lights flashes Cause

(Manual transmission only)

(Automatic transmission

Note: The installer can also use the PRG-1000 to diagnose shutdown and remote start failures. Refer to the PRG-1000 manual

guide.

1 slow Î 2 quick

only)

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x Runtime has expired. x Shutdown by remote. x Ready mode is activated. x Failed start. x Brake shutdown. x Hood shutdown. x Panic mode

x Ready mode is not activated. x Tach signal is not learned. x The system is set to valet mode. x The parking brake is active. x Yellow loop is connected.

x Brake wire is active x A tach signal is detected before Ignition. x Hood wire is active.

4-BUTTON MANUAL / AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION REMOTE STARTER

WITH VIRTUAL TACH SYSTEM

(AS PRG-1000 COMPATIBLE)

Quick Installation Guide

To obtain a copy of the installation guide, please visit the http://www.autostart.ca website and click on the « Download » tab.

Table of Contents

How to Enter programming mode..................... 1

Resetting the Module.......................................... 1

Manual or Automatic Transmission.................. 2

Transmitter Programming Procedure............... 2

Entering Programming Options ........................ 2

Programming Options ........................................ 2

Bypass.................................................................. 3

Virtual Tach System............................................ 6

Optional Time Delay Adjustment in Virtual Tach

System............................................................. 6

How to Enter programming mode

THE INSTALLER … THE MODULE …

1) Press and hold the hood pin for 4 seconds.

2) Release the hood pin (the parking lights will turn ON). Parking Lights “ON”

3) While the parking lights are on, press the hood pin once more and release immediately.

4) You now have 20 seconds to select one of the programming sub-menus.

5) To exit programming mode, close the HOOD.

Resetting the Module

WARNING! By resetting the module, all programmed values are erased  i.e.: tach, transmitter as well as

programming options. The programming options are returned to their default values.

Multi-speed Tach Programming ........................ 6

Horn Honk Timing adjustment .......................... 6

Supplementary Information ............................... 6

Fifth Relay Output (2nd IGN, ACC or CRANK)6

Tach jumper settings....................................... 7

Testing.................................................................. 7

Diagnostics – Parking Light Flash Table ......... 8

Diagnostic table for shutdown......................... 8

Diagnostic table for start failure....................... 8

“ON” for 20 seconds

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1. Enter programming mode (see above).

2. Once having reached the programming mode, quickly press and release the brake pedal until the parking lights flash 8 times (you will need to press the brake pedal a minimum of 5 times).

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. Thi s unit must be installed by a cert ified technician using a ll safety devices supplie d. 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 gui de 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.

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 of the unit 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 Orange handbrake wire located on the 12-pin harness to the vehicle handbrake switch.

3. Connect the Blue/White (+) door input OR 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 Purple TACH wire is plugged in – the purple TACH wire MUST be hooked up when the module is set for a manual transmission.

5. 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 4 times.

7. When learning the transmitter, the parking lights will flash 5 times quickly.

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 Orange handbrake wire is not

3. Make all the regular connections.

4. Power up the unit. The parking lights will flash 4 times.

5. When learning the transmitter, the parking lights will flash 5 times quickly then give 2 slow flashes.

6. Upon the first successful remote start once the yellow loop has been cut, the system will lock the

Note: If upon pressing the wire is not connected and that the yellow loop is cut and isolated.

transmission settings to automatic mode.

START/STOP button, the parking lights give 3 slow flashes, make sure that the Orange handbrake

the Grey (-) door input wire located on the 12-pin harness to the

connected to any of the vehicle circuits.

Transmitter Programming Procedure

1. Enter programming Mode (page-1)  the parking lights will stay on for up to 20 seconds.

2. Before the lights go out, turn the ignition key to the IGNITION ON (RUN) position and immediately to the OFF position.

3. Press and hold the

4. The transmitter has been stored in memory.

5. To exit: close the hood. 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

UNLOCK) in step 3 of the transmitter programming procedure:

LOCK button and keep it down until the parking lights flash 5 times quickly.

TRUNK button (instead of LOCK or

Entering Programming Options

1. Enter programming Mode (page-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: Note: For vehicles that require the ignition to be turned ON to activate the brake, follow these steps:

a. Turn the ignition ON; The parking lights will turn OFF

LOCK.......................................................................... to access mode 1;

UNLOCK .................................................................... to access mode 2; or

TRUNK ....................................................................... to access mode 3.

3. The parking lights will flash and the horn will honk (if programmed) 1, 2 or 3 times to confirm entry into a mode.

4. Release the brake pedal.

5. Once the desired mode has been selected, the unit will fall (by default) into function #1 of that mode; you can

LOCK for Option 1, UNLOCK for Option 2, TRUNK for Option 3.

b. After 4 seconds the parking lights will turn ON and then press the brake.

now select the option you want in function 1. Once this option has been chosen, the unit will move on to function 2 of the mode selected, and so on.

Programming Options

MODE 1 (* indicates default setting)

FUNCTION 1 Ignition-controlled door locks

OPTION 1* Ignition-controlled door locks DISABLED

OPTION 2 Ignition-controlled door locks ENABLED

FUNCTION 2 – Secure Lock

OPTION 1* Secure lock DISABLED

OPTION 2 Standard secure lock ENABLED

FUNCTION 3 – Starter Kill arming mode

OPTION 1* Passive arming (60 sec.)

OPTION 2 Active arming

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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. T he 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. 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 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 parking brake once and release the brake pedal.

3. Within 20 sec. of engaging the parking brake, press and hold , or 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:

x to lock the doors and shut down the engine; x to unlock the doors and shut down the engine;

x to shut down the engine without affecting the doors.

7. The parking lights will flash twice to confirm ready mode activation.

The system will exit ready mode if a door or the hood is opened, if the brake pedal is pre ssed, if the parking brake is disengaged or if the ignition key is turned to the

IGNITION ON (RUN) position.

 Remote-start the engine and listen for starter drag. If the starter cranks for too long, carry out another tach

programming procedure.

 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.

 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 brake switch connection.

 Parking brake shutdown circuit. With the vehicle running under remote start, disengage the parking brake. The

engine should shut down immediately. If the engine continues to run, check the parking brake switch connection.

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2. With the engine already running, apply the parking brake twice within 10sec. Make sure to release the brake pedal. The parking lights will flash 3 times quickly and remain lit.

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