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AS-1200/1202/1203/1204 SH
AS-1200/1202/1203/1204 SH
AS-1200/1202/1203/1204 SHAS-1200/1202/1203/1204 SH
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INSTALLATION GUIDE
Table of Contents
Table on contents…………………………...1
What’s included……………………….……..2
Notice….…….………………………………...2
Install points to remember…………………2
Features……………………………………….2
Options………………………………………..2
Programmable options……………………..2
Electronic Valet Mode………………………2
Transmitter code learning………...……….3
Multi car operation…………………..….…..3
Tach Adjustment………………………..…..3
Manual Tach adjustment……….……………3
Custom Programming Options..….…..……4
Door lock toggle mode……………..………...4
Vaccum mode……………..……………..……5
Tach watch Lockout………………………….5
Idle Mode……………………………………….5
Diesel Engine.…………………….……………5
Module Reset…………..……………….……..5
Harness Description………………..….…….6
AS-1200/1203/1204 Wiring Schematic…….7
AS-1202 Wiring Schematic……………..…...8
NOTICE:
DUE TO THE POTENTIAL FOR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ELECTRICAL OR MRCHANICAL 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 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ONLY, BEFORE INSTALLING THE UNIT
TEST THAT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START IF THE GEA R SELECT LEVER IS IN A
DRIVE POSITION. IF IT STARTS IN GEAR, INSTALL A MANUAL TRANSMISSION CAR
STARTER. (AS-1260M)
Rev:1.04 - 8/16/99 Manufactured in Canada by AUTOSTART
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
FEATURES
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
hardware components required to install the
system are 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-thef t
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 equipped with
automatic transmission do not start while
in any of the drive gears. *(If it will start
in gear please install a manual
transmission starter)
Dual 12 volt power lines.
12 volt parking light output.
Multi channel transmitter. (AS-1203/04
Only)
Multi car operation. (AS-1203/04 Only)
Factory alarm control.
Electronic Valet Mode (AS-1202 Only)
Gasoline or Diesel engine ready.
Negative door lock output.
Cold weather timer.
Negative trunk output.
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
• Engine kill
• Flashing LED
• Pager Ready
• 2 YEAR LIMITED 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 (5,15, or 25 minutes)
• Maximum crank duration (6,8, or 12
seconds).
• Childproof operation.
• Gasoline or Diesel engine operation.
VALET MODE (AS-1202 ONLY)
The AS-1202 system ONLY is equipped with an
electronic valet mode. The Electronic Valet
Switch works only with the ignition key turned
to the RUN position, so the vehicles key must be
present to place the system IN or OUT of Valet
mode.
In order to place the unit INTO valet mode
you must do the following:
1- Turn ignition key to the “ON” position
(Wait 3 sec)
2- With key ON, turn Valet switch to the “ON”
position. (Wait 3 sec)
3- Now L.E.D should be on solid
4- Turn ignition key OFF (system should now
be in valet)If L.E.D is not on constant than
repeat steps 1 to 4.
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To get the system OUT of VALET mode you
must do the following:
1- Turn ignition key to the “ON” position (Wait 3
sec)
2- With key ON, turn Valet switch from the ON
position to the “OFF” position. (Wait 3 sec)
3- Now L.E.D should be off.
4- Turn ignition key OFF (system should now be
in valet)If L.E.D is not off than repeat steps 1
to 4.
TRANSMITTER CODE LEARNING
All Autostart transmitters do not come preprogrammed. 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 channel 1 on transmitter within 5
seconds of step 4. (lights will flash 5 times
fast, and 2 times slow)
6. Turn ignition off and close the hood.
MULTI CAR OPERATION (Only available
on 1203 & 1204)
*To program transmitter to second
vehicle for multi-car operation, you must
press on the transmitters channel 3(trunk)
in step 5 of transmitter code learning.
(See above for Transmitter code learning)
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 pinswitch (parking lights should
come on)
3. With parking lights on, immediately push
and release pinswitch again.
4. Parking lights will stay on for up to 20
seconds (if not repeat from step 1)
5. With lights on press Channel 3 (Trunk)
of remote transmitter at the same time.
(lights will flash 1 to 7 times)
6. Start the vehicle using the key.
7. If lights stay on, then you have selected
an incorrect tach wire. (relocate tach
wire and start from step 1) If lights go
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 Channel 3 (Trunk) of remote
transmitter, to save setting. (Parking
lights will flash one long flash)
NOTE: A manual adjustment should only
be done if the auto setting is not
completing the crank cycle properly in
cold weather.
The AS-1203/04 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 AS1203/04.
The remote transmitter of the primary vehicle
can control the starter disable system, the
door locks and the remote car starter
operation of the second vehicle.
The remote transmitter of the second vehicle
can also operate the primary vehic l e
TACH ADJUSTMENTS
Autostart systems have two methods of fine
tuning the tach signal that is generated from
the vehicle, the first method is manual tach
search and setting, and the second is
automatic tach search and setting. Either
method can be used, however an automatic
search is recommended. Tach adjustment
MANUAL TACH SEARCH AND SETTING
1. Hold hood switch down for 6 seconds
2. Release pinswitch (parking lights should
come on)
3. With parking lights on, immediately push
and release pinswitch again.
4. Parking lights will stay on for 20 sec. (if
not repeat from step 1)
5. Press Channel 3 (Trunk) of remote
transmitter at the same time (lights will
flash 1 to 7 times)
6. Now you can increase or decrease the
tach setting, depending on your needs.
7. Button 1 will decrease the setting, and
button 2 will increase the setting.
8. After proper setting has been reached,
push Channel 3 (Trunk) to save setting.
(parking lights should flash once long)
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CUSTOM PROGRAMMING OPTIONS
Autostart 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 pinswitch down for 6 sec.
2. Release pinswitch (parking lights will come
on)
3. Immediately push and releas e pins witc h
once again. (parking lights will stay on for
20 sec.)
4. Press and hold brakes, and press 1 or 2
on remote transmitter. (Button 1 for
mode one, and Button 2 for mode two)
(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 pinswitch 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 button. (see below)
1. Button 1 = Option 1
2. Button 2 = Option 2
3. Button 1 & 2 = Option 3
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
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
door lock will always perform the opposite of
the last remote door lock action.
FUNCTION 2
OPTION 1* Constant “GROUNDOUT”
OPTION 2 Pulsed “GROUNDOUT”(1
sec)
OPTION 3 Constant “GROUNDOUT”
with disarm pulse on defrost
line (pin # 15)
FUNCTION 3
OPTION 1* .75 second door lock /
unlock pulses.
OPTION 2 4 second door lock / unlock
pulses.
OPTION 3 One 1 second lock pulse
and two ¼ second unlock
pulses.
FUNCTION 4
OPTION 1* Trunk release on channel 3
(will not receive signal while
ignition is “ON”)
OPTION 2 Garage door transmitter
control (will receive signal
with Ignition “ON”)
OPTION 3 Channel 3 used for
activation / deactivation of
cold weather mode.
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
Autostart has a built-in starter kill feature 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
FUNCTION 5
OPTION 1* External trigger disabled
OPTION 2 External trigger enabled
OPTION 3 Child proof Operation
(Transmitter button must be
pressed for 4 seconds)
MODE 2
* INDICATES DEFAULT SETTING
FUNCTION 1
OPTION 1 5 minute run time
OPTION 2* 15 minute run time
OPTION 3 25 minute run time
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FUNCTION 2
OPTION 1 2 start attempts
OPTION 2* 3 start attempts
OPTION 3 4 start attempts
FUNCTION 3
OPTION 1 6-second crank time
OPTION 2* 8 second crank time
OPTION 3 12-second crank time
FUNCTION 4
OPTION 1 gasoline engines & enable idle
mode
OPTION 2* gasoline engines
OPTION 3 diesel engines & enable idle
mode.
VACUUM MODE
The systems can operate in vacuum mode as
Well as tach mode. Although Vacuum mode
requires an optional normally closed vacuum
switch.
In order for the system to work in vacuum
mode you must first set the tach signal to a
setting of 8 flashes. (see manual tach
adjustment)
The vacuum switch has two contacts, one
contact must connect to the tach input of the
module, and the other contact must be
connected to +12v.
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 light
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. Then
repeat steps 1 to 5.
IDLE MODE
When programmed this option allows the
user to engage the remote starter to take
over the vehicle while it is already running.
This option will keep the vehicle running for
the programmed run time or until shut down
by remote control.
To activate Idle Mode you must do the
following:
1. Select Mode 2, Function 4, Option 1 for
gasoline engines.
2. With vehicle running press either button
on the transmitter until the parking lights
come on.
3. Remove the key and exit the vehicle.
4. Vehicle will stay running for the entire
programmed run time.
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: On some diesel vehicles the wait to
start light is a negative when ON, for this
type of system a relay must be used to
convert the signal to a positive.
RESETING THE MODULE
The systems 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. Temporarily ground to pin # 12 (External
Trigger).
3. Turn the Ignition “ON”.
4. Raise hood.
5. Press and hold brake pedal.
6. Turn valet switch “on”
7. Lights should flash 8 times quickly.
8. Press transmitter button within 5
seconds of parking light flashes to
program transmitter.
* See Custom Programming options for
default settings.
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HARNESS DESCRIPTION
HARNESS DESCRIPTION
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7-PIN HARNESS
PIN # COLOR POLARITY DESCRIPTION (connect to...)
1 BLACK Chassis Ground Ground to vehicles chassis.
2 VIOLET Tach Input (Coil -) Connect to vehicle's tach wire (coil -)
3 GRAY Hood Switch Hood switch - grounded when hood open
4 EMPTY Glow plug input(+) Connect to wait to start light on diesel vehicles.
5 ORANGE Brake switch To brake switch wire with +12 volt when brake
pressed
6 RED Valet switch Depends on model. (See wiring Schematic.)
7 YELLOW Parking light output Connect to the vehicles parking light wire that is
+12 volts when the parking light switch is ON.
4 PIN HARNESS
PIN # COLOR POLARITY DESCRIPTION (Connect to...)
8 BROWN Lock (-) Gives a negative pulse when locking by remote.
For pulse duration see MODE 1 FUNCTION 3
9 GREEN Unlock (-) Gives a negative pulse when unlocking. For
pulse duration see MODE 1 FUNCTION 3
10 Empty Channel 3 (Trunk-
Out)
11 WHITE/YELLO
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Starter kill out (-) Armed output for starter kill option - see
Auxiliary channel negative output (gives a 1
second pulse when buttons # 1 and 2 are pressed
simultaneously)
installation diagram
4 PIN HARNESS (wires must be inserted as necessary)
12 OPEN External Trigger
Control
13 OPEN Ground-out Negative output when running "GROUNDOUT"
14 OPEN Rearm (-) Gives a 1 second pulse 4 seconds after remote
15 OPEN Disarm (-) Provides a negative pulse 4 seconds after starting
5 PIN HARNESS
PIN # COLOR POLARITY DESCRIPTION (Connect to...)
A RED +12V Battery Constant 12 volts *
B YELLOW Ignition Ignition - 12 volts during "RUN" and "START"
C VIOLET Crank Starter - 12 volts during “START” only
D ORANGE Accessories Accessories - 12 volts during "ACC" 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.
Used to trigger remote starter from an external
receiver's output (option must be programmed)
starter shut down
by remote and can be programmed to give a
pulse upon activation of remote starter (disarm).
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