AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MULTI-CHANNEL REMOTE STARTER SYSTEM
PS-2925
Installation Guide
Table of Contents
Table of Contents................................................................1
Introduction .........................................................................2
Included in the Kit...........................................................2
Before You Get Started…...............................................2
Installation Points to Remember.....................................3
PS-2925 Features List....................................................3
Plug-ins...........................................................................3
Harness Description............................................................4
Wiring Diagram ...................................................................6
Transmitter Functions .........................................................7
Programming a Transmitter ................................................7
Multi-Speed Tach Learning.................................................7
The Programming Assistance Button .................................8
Valet Operation...................................................................8
Programming Options.........................................................8
Programmable Features .....................................................9
Ignition-controlled Door Locks........................................9
Secure Lock....................................................................9
Passive or Active Arming ............................................... 9
Lock Pulse Duration..................................................... 10
Engine Run Time .........................................................10
Idle Mode .....................................................................10
Other Features of the Module .......................................... 11
Ground Out When Running .........................................11
Starter Kill Circuit (Installation)..................................... 11
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Ignition / Accessories / Crank Relay Output........... 11
External Trigger ........................................................... 11
The Trunk Output......................................................... 12
Cold Weather Mode..................................................... 12
Multi-car Operation ...................................................... 12
Events Logging and Playback...................................... 13
Resetting the Module ....................................................... 13
Diagnostics - Parking Lights Flash Rate .......................... 13
Testing.............................................................................. 14
Troubleshooting Poor Transmitting Range....................... 13
Closing Up........................................................................ 14
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. Only registered technicians will be eligible to use the Autostart technical support telephone service.
Please review the Installation Guide carefully before beginning any work.
Warning
This unit is designed for vehicles with an automatic Transmission only. Before installing the Unit, test that the vehicle
does not start when the gear select lever is in the “Drive” position. If it starts in gear, install a manual-transmission car starter
instead.
H.1.20.S.2.00 Rev.1.06– August 5, 2002 β.2.05 – Gf Fb Gp CA Manufactured in Canada by Autostart
Introduction
The PS-2925 Car Starter unit is a state-of-the-art remote car starter representing a breakthrough in vehicle
convenience technology. With the addition of many great features, this product will satisfy any demand for high-end
systems without neglecting any one of the standard features.
The Unit can be easily integrated into just about any of today’s most complex vehicles. We hope that you too, after
installing this system, will agree that the new PS-2925 is a major breakthrough in Remote Starter systems and vehicle
convenience technology.
Included in the Kit
Please review the installation guide before beginning the installation, particularly the installation schematic
and the programming options.
It is very important that you familiarize yourself with the programming and the operation of the PS-2925 system,
even if you have already installed an Autostart system in the past.
There are many great new features that may be overlooked if the manual is not read, therefore not maximizing the
potential of the PS-2925.
Prior to the installation, ensure 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 – PS-2925 Control Unit
2 – 5-button Remote Transmitters
1 – R-1 Interconnect Cable
1 – R-1 Receiver
1 – Hood Pin-switch
1 – Plug-in Valet Button
1 – 6 Pin Main Ignition Harness
1 – 5 Pin Secondary Harness
1 – 12 Pin Accessories Harness
1 – Warning label
1 – User Guide, Quick Programming Guide
1 – Plug-in 2-volt L.E.D.
Before You Get Started…
WARNING! This unit is for AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS ONLY!
Before installing the unit test that the vehicle will not start if the gear select lever is in a drive position. If the vehicle
starts in gear with the key, have the OEM neutral safety switch replaced before you install the car starter.
Note: If the vehicle only starts in gear by jumping the starter wire, but not with the Key, then a neutral safety relay
must be installed.
INDUSTRY CANADA USER NOTICE:
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 unauthorized modifications to this
equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Installation Points to Remember
Ƈ Make sure that vehicles equipped with an automatic Transmission do
not start while in any of the Drive Gears. If the vehicle starts in gear,
install a Manual-transmission Remote Starter instead.
Ƈ Keep the Antenna away from other types of antennas (GPS/Onstar).
Ƈ When working on a vehicle, always leave a window open.
Ƈ Never leave the keys in the car. Leave them on a workbench with a
window rolled down.
Ƈ If possible, remove courtesy light fuse to prevent battery drain.
Ƈ Inspect vehicle for any body damage or electrical problems
Ƈ When probing/testing wires in a harness, one should check where the
wire harness terminates into the connector plugs.
Ƈ Sometimes Airbag wires will not be labelled (i.e. yellow split loom/tape)
in the harness itself. They will always be labelled at the connector plugs
where they terminate.
PS-2925 Features List
4-button multi-channel remote Transmitter
Factory Alarm control: The Module can arm virtually any factory Alarm.
Programmable passive- or active-arming Starter Kill * output: In Passive
Mode, this anti-theft device will arm automatically without requiring the intervention
of the user.
On-board Starter Kill relay
Independent arm / disarm wires
Programmable Door Lock pulse duration: The Door pulse can be set from 7/10
sec. to 4 sec. (and allow for double 1/4-sec. unlock pulses)
Secure Lock and Arm: This feature allows the Module to control certain OEM
factory Alarm systems which would otherwise remain disarmed and unlocked after
the vehicle is remote-started: with Secure Lock on, the vehicle will be relocked
after a remote start, and rearmed after a remote shut-down.
Input for plug-in Door-lock pulse inverter (INV-200) **
Event logging / start-up failures: The Module can report error codes specifying
the status of the last four start-up failures
Idle Mode: Allows to remove the Ignition Key while the vehicle is already running,
for example: when the user needs to stop to make a quick delivery.
Plug-in full-status Dash-mounted L.E.D.
Multi-car operation: A single Remote Control can operate two separate vehicles
equipped with identical remote starter models
Ƈ Never install the control unit where it could interfere with normal operation
or obstruct service technicians.
Ƈ Always solder and tape all connections.
Ƈ Always use a grommet when running wires into the Engine compartment.
Never run wires through bare or sharp metal.
Ƈ Do not disconnect the battery on vehicles equipped with air bags and anti-
theft radios.
Ƈ Never ground the control unit to the vehicle’s steering column.
Ƈ Make sure that all the switches and controls operate properly.
Ƈ Verify that the vehicle starts and idles properly.
Ƈ Make sure that all safety equipment is installed: the Valet Button, the Hood
Switch and the Warning Label.
Secure plug-in electronic Valet Button
User-controlled Cold Weather Mode: The Module will start the Engine at regular
intervals within a period of 24 h.
Extended diesel run time under Cold Weather Mode (20 minutes)
Gas or diesel operation
Intelligent multi-speed Tach learning: The Module can learn a variety of tach
signals.
Programmable run time: The Module can keep a gas Engine running for 4, 15 or
25 minutes, or a diesel Engine for 9, 20 or 30 minutes.
Programming Assistance Button: A.k.a. Hood Switch Interrupt. This button
simplifies the programming of the Unit.
Ground out while running (constant)
Negative and Positive Parking Light output
Negative Trunk-release output
Selectable on-board high-current second Ignition / Accessories / Starter
output
Negative Door-lock outputs
Approved by Industry Canada
FCC approved
Limited lifetime warranty
Note:
* Installation of the Starter Kill requires an external relay (not included)
** The INV-200 is optional
Plug-ins
The PS-2925 system has been designed with simple plug-ins that will speed up the installation. The system offers a
plug -in L.E.D., a plug-in Valet Button, and a plug-in powered Antenna.
PS-2925 Installation Guide P. 3
Harness Description
When connecting an Autostart Module, 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 Module 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
A RED (+) 12 V Battery
B PURPLE
(+) Starter Output
(30 A)
C RED (+) 12 V Battery
D YELLOW
(+) Ignition
Output (30 A)
(+) Accessories
E ORANGE
output (30 A):
Heater Blower
Motor
th
Relay
F GREEN
(+) 5
output (30 A)
Connect to the largest 12-volt supply wire at the Ignition Harness. Ensure that the
OEM Power wire is fused for more than 25 A.
Connect to the Starter wire of the vehicle. The source wire should have +12 volts with
the Ignition Key in the
CRANK position only.
Connect to the largest 12-volt supply wire at the Ignition Harness. Ensure that the
OEM Power wire is fused for more than 25amps.
Connect to Ignition wire of the vehicle. The source wire should have +12 volts with the
Ignition Key in the
RUN and CRANK positions.
Connect 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).
This wire will power the Heater Blower Motor.
This high-current output can be used to power a second Ignition, Accessories or
Crank wire. See Jumper settings on page 11.
5-Pin Secondary Harness
Wire Colour Function Description
This wire must be connected to unpainted metal (the Chassis or true Body ground). It
is preferable that you use a factory ground bolt rather than a self-tapping screw.
Screws tend to get loose or rusted over time and can cause erratic problems.
1 BLACK
(–) Chassis
Ground input
This wire must be connected to the negative side of the Ignition coil in vehicles that
2 PURPLE
(A.c.) Tachometer
input
use conventional coil systems. In Multi-coil systems, the Tach wire may be difficult to
locate; in that case, the negative side of an injector may be used.
Note: A Tach learning procedure must be done when the installation is completed.
Connect this wire to the Hood Pin-switch provided with the Unit. (The Pin-switch must
be installed.) This input will disable or shutdown the remote starter when the Hood is
opened.
This wire must be connected to the Brake Light wire of the vehicle. This wire must test
+12 V only when the Brake Pedal is pressed. This input will shut down the remote
Starter if the Brake Pedal is pressed.
3 GREY
4 ORANGE
(–) Hood Switch
input
(+) Brake Switch
input
This wire provides a +12 V output. Connect to the Parking Light wire of the vehicle
5 YELLOW
(+) 12 V Parking
Light output
(the wire must test +12 V with the Light Switch in the
Note: Ensure that the voltage does not decrease or increase when the dimmer control
switch is turned. If the voltage changes, find another Parking Light wire.
ON position).
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12-Pin Accessories Harness
Wire Colour Function Description
1 BLUE
(–) Trunk
output
This 500-mA negative output can be used to control Trunk release (1-sec. pulse).
2 BROWN (–) Lock output Programmable 500 mA negative output: 7/10-sec. or 4-sec. pulse.
3 GREEN
(–) Unlock
output
Programmable 500 mA negative output: 7/10-sec., 4-sec. or double 1/4-sec. pulse.
Max. 500-mA ground signal when the Doors are locked by remote. This wire will go to
4
WHITE /
BROWN
(–) Arm output
ground 1/4 sec. before the
LOCK pulse and go off 1/8 sec. after LOCK. It must be
connected to the OEM Arm wire (usually the Door Pin).
Note: The system also gives a Rearm pulse on this wire after remote-start shutdown.
5
6
7
WHITE /
GREEN
BLUE /
WHITE
WHITE /
ORANGE
8 ORANGE
9 PURPLE
(–) Disarm
output
(–) L.E.D.
output
(–) Starter Kill
(Armed output)
(–) Parking
Light output
(–) External
Trigger input
Max. 500-mA 1-sec. ground pulse when the Doors are unlocked by remote control.
Connect to the OEM Disarm wire of the vehicle.
Note: The system also gives a Disarm pulse on this wire before remote start.
2 V L.E.D.
This wire will provide a constant 500 mA output when the Module is armed (locked by
remote control). It can be connected to an external Starter Kill relay.
Negative Parking Light output.
This input will start the vehicle with a 1-second ground pulse from an external pager
system or timer module, and shut it down with a 1-sec. pulse.
This output gives constant 500 mA ground output when the system is running. The
wire becomes active before remote start and will shut off at system shutdown.
Please note: if multiple relays or modules are connected to the Ground Out wire,
make sure they are all diode-isolated from one another: otherwise the vehicle could be
10 WHITE
(–) Ground Out
When Running
damaged by negative feedback.
11 GREY N/A
This pin is not used – leave empty.
In Diesel mode, this positive input will wait for up to 18 seconds until the Glow-plug
Light goes out before allowing the Module to proceed cranking the Engine. Connect to
12 YELLOW
(+) Glow-plug
input
the side of the Glow-plug Light which is positive when the Light is on.
Note: the Module will nevertheless proceed cranking the Engine if the Glow-plug Light
is still on after the 18-sec. delay (25 sec. when run time is set to 30 min.).
See the Diesel Glow-plug Indicator Light section on p. 10 for more details..
PS-2925 Installation Guide P. 5