DesignTech 25523T Instruction Manual
PROFESSIONAL SERIES
Remote Control Car Starter Model 25523T Installation Manual
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PLEASE READ COMPLETELY BEFORE BEGINNING
Congratulations on your purchase of the AutoCommand® Professional Series Remote Car Starter. The AutoCommand® Professional Series Remote Car Starter system allows you
to start the car by remote control from the comfort of your home or office in order to cool it down in the summer or heat it up in the winter.
AutoCommand
security features.
• Will start your car by remote control, and run the heater, defroster, or
air conditioner to warm up or cool down the car from up to 1,000 feet
away.
• Is quality engineered, microprocessor controlled, and made in the
USA to provide many years of reliable use.
• Is designed to start the car only if it is in park, and only if the hood is
closed.
• Will attempt to start the car for up to six seconds, but no longer (to
avoid damage to the starter motor). Should the car not start, or if it
stalls after starting, the remote starter will make two further attempts
to start it.
• Will not let the car be driven without the key in the ignition.
• Shuts itself off automatically after 10 or 15 minutes (programmable)
if you forget to come out to your car.
®
Professional Series is for automatic transmission/fuel injected vehicles only. It is an extremely sophisticated system with multiple built-in safety and
AutoCommand® Professional Series Car Starter:
• Will shut off if the brake pedal is pushed, the hood is opened, or the
transmission is shifted out of park - unless the key is in the ignition
and in the “run” position.
• Allows you to remove the key while leaving the car running with the
doors locked for up to 10 or 15 minutes utilizing the Quick Stop™
Option. (See Separate User Tip Sheet)
• Starts the car automatically whenever the temperature drops below
0
F(-18°C), or if the battery voltage drops below 11 volts when the
°
Cold Start™ Option is used. (See Separate User Tip Sheet)
• Has the “Daily Start™” feature which allows the vehicle to be started
at the same time the following day. (See Separate User Tip Sheet)
• Comes with a Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Tools required to install the AutoCommand® Professional Unit:
Wire Cutters/Strippers
Soldering Iron
Pliers
Test meter
We highly recommend that all connections be soldered for reliability.
Electrical Tape
Screwdriver
Drill with1/4”and 5/16”
drill bits
Parts List included with the AutoCommand® Professional Unit:
Remote Starter
Receiver Module
Antenna
Control Harness
(10 position)
The following parts are included in the plastic bag:
Alchohol
Alcohol Pad
Pad
Green 30 A Fuse
On/Off Control Switch
Warning Label
2 Protected by
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Transmitters
6 Power and Ignition wires
Ring Terminal
Hood Pin Switch Set
2 Cable Ties
Yellow Butt Connector
Wiring Diagram
Power Harness
In-Gear Switch (inside case)
ON/OFF Switch Jack
Color Function Type Required
Pink Power (+12V) Input Yes
White Accessory Relay output Yes
Yellow Starter Relay output Yes
Blue Ignition 1 Relay output Yes
Green Ignition 2 Relay output Consult Wiring Guide*
Black Ground Input Yes
Control Harness
Color Function Circuit Type Required
White/Black Ignition #3 (–) 400 mA Consult Wiring Guide*
Brown/White Alarm Disarm (–) 400 mA Consult Wiring Guide*
Brown Accessory (–) 400 mA No
Blue Horn (–) 400 mA No
Yellow Lights (+) Relay Output No
White - Option
Red LED Light
Red - Code Learn
Color Function Circuit Type Required
Orange Brake (+) Input Yes
Purple Hood Switch (–) Input Yes
Green Tach (–) Input No
Red/White Remote Input (–) Input No
Red/Black Diesel (+/–) Input No
* For free vehicle specific wire information consult our
websites at www.designtech-intl.com or www.directed.com
Circuit
Coax
Antenna
Jack
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On cars with airbags, you may notice bright yellow tubes or harnesses
marked SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) underneath the steering
column area. DO NOT tamper with these wires in any way, to prevent
personal injury and/or damage to the air bag system.
Battery gases are explosive.
Do not smoke while working near the car’s battery.
Note: Some installers connect a battery charger to the vehicle’s battery during
installation. This is fine, but it must be removed before running the vehicle under
remote starter control.
All General Motors (GM), rear wheel drive vehicles built prior to 1995
with automatic transmissions and Dodge Dakota trucks (4 cylinder
engines only) with automatic transmissions built prior to 1996 have a
MECHANICAL TYPE of NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH. See important
warning on the last page of these instructions.
When running the wires through the car’s firewall, be sure to protect
them from sharp metal edges and from hot surfaces on and around the
engine.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Before You Start
Take time to read through the whole installation manual before beginning.
Always leave a window open to avoid locking your keys in your car.
IMPORTANT:
by putting the yellow WARNING STICKER in the engine compartment.
Choose a surface that is clean and readily visible when the hood is open.
hors fonction avant d’eflectuer toute opération d’entretien ou de réparation!
After having read the entire manual, start the installation
This car is equipped with a remote control starting device.
Ce véhicule est équipé d’un systéme de démarrage a distance. Mettez-le
WARNING
Disable before working on car!
AVERTISSEMENT
POWER & IGNITION HARNESS
The remote starter module will be installed under the dash once all wiring has been
completed. Do not mount the module at this time! You will need to check
the red diagnostic LED light as the installation progresses.
drill) a hole in the firewall to run the PURPLE and GREEN wires of the Control
Harness and the PINK wire of the
Power Harness into the engine compartment.
The remaining short wires stay in the passenger area. Leave about a foot of the wire
harness under the dash for ease of working and visual access to the diagnostic light.
The Installation Information section of
www.designtech-intl.com is available 24
hours/day to provide you with free, up-to-date vehicle wiring information for your
particular vehicle after you log in.
Note: Always connect the
PINK
and
BLACK
wires before connecting any of the other
wires. Do not insert the fuse until Step 11.
2. Black Wire (16 AWG) – Ground
Connect the BLACK
panel area. Use the small ring terminal. (The thin metal bracing around or beneath
the dash board is not always adequate.)
wire to a very good, clean chassis ground in the driver’s kick
3. Pink Wire (12 AWG) – Power (+12 Volts)
Connect the ring terminal at the end of the short PINK
the battery. Run the long PINK wire through the firewall of your vehicle. Join the
remaining ends of the power wire together by soldering them. Tape with electrical
tape to leave no exposed wires. Alternatively, you may wish to use the yellow butt
connector, but we recommend soldering. Wait to insert the 30 amp green fuse into
the holder until Step 11. As the power is first applied to the unit the red diagnostic
LED light will blink once.
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wire to the +12 Volt terminal of
Locate (or
Note: Failure to properly install the fuse holder and 30 amp fuse to the PINK wire to
the battery voids all product warranties.
Ignition Key Diagram for Steps 4-7
The vehicle’s wires are found coming off of the key switch.
Remove the panel under the steering column to access
these wires.
4. Blue Wire (14 AWG) – Ignition 1
Connect the BLUE wire to the ignition 1 wire of your vehicle. This wire will measure
+12 Volts on the test meter in the “run” and
“start” position, and is off in the “lock/
off” and “accessory” positions.
5. Green (14 AWG) – Ignition 2
Connect the GREEN wire to the Ignition 2 wire in the vehicle. The Ignition 2 wire can
function in several different ways in your vehicle. It is important to understand how it
works. The Ignition 2 wire will usually measure +12 Volts in the “run” position and
is off (ground) in the “lock/off” and “accessory” positions. In certain vehicles, it may
also show +12 Volts in the “Start” position or Ignition 2 may turn OFF during “Crank”
and turn back ON after the starter disengages. Carefully note the function of the
Ignition 2 wire. If the Ignition 2 turns OFF during “Crank”, set Option #4 (section
23). If Ignition 2 stays ON during “Crank”, no options need to be changed.
6. White Wire (14 AWG) – Accessory
Connect the WHITE wire to the accessory wire which is +12 Volts in the “run” and
“accessory” position, but off in the “start” and “off” positions. In GM vehicles, connect
the white wire to the orange wire that is hot in “run” only.
7. Yellow (14 AWG) – Starter
Connect the
the test meter in the “start” position only.
Note: Most Nissan vehicles have two starter wires. Connect both starter wires of the
vehicle to the
YELLOW wire to the starter wire. This wire will measure +12 Volts on
YELLOW start wire of the remote starter.
8. Plug-In On/0ff Switch
Mount the control switch so that it is easily accessible and so that the “ON” position
is facing upward. Make sure there is enough clearance behind the mounted switch
for the wire connections. Do not let the switch wires touch ground. Do not plug the
switch into the unit until it is mounted first. Connection of this switch is mandatory.
Use a 1/4" drill-bit for the mounting hole.
Plug the ON/OFF control switch into the module just to the right of the power wires.
Turn the switch “on.”
CONTROL HARNESS
ALL WIRES ARE THE SMALLER 18 AWG SIZE
9. Purple Wire – Hood Pin Switch – Control Harness
The hood pin switch MUST be installed with the remote
starter. It prevents operation of the remote starter when
the hood is open and is used to initialize the unit. Connect
the PURPLE wire to the hood pin switch using the red
connector.
Note:
If you already have a hood pin switch which is
being used by a car alarm system, you may share the
wiring – but be sure to diode isolate each wire going to
the hood pin switch with the bands of diodes pointing
towards the pin switch as shown at right.
10. Orange Wire – Brake Shut-off – Control Harness
Connect the ORANGE wire to the brake wire which receives +12 Volts when the brake
pedal is depressed. This wire must be connected. It arms a critical safety feature
which disables the remote starter when the brake pedal is depressed.
Note: In some cars, the ignition must be in the “on” position to test the power in the
brake wire.
2
To Alarm To Remote Starter
How to share a hood pin
switch with an alarm
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Note: If the Ignition 1 and Ignition 2 wires come on whenever the brake is depressed
and the hood is open this just means you need to initialize the unit in section 11.
11. Initializing the Remote Starter
BEFORE THE UNIT WILL DO ANYTHING FOR THE FIRST TIME, YOU MUST INITIALIZE
THE REMOTE STARTER
A. Insert the 30 amp fuse into the fuse holder on the large PINK wire.
B. Turn the control switch on.
C. The remote starter requires the installer to open the hood and then press and
hold the brake pedal. Note: The ignition/dash lights will come on if the unit is
not initialized.
D. While depressing the brake (with the engine off and the hood open) turn the
ignition key to the “RUN” (not “start”) position.
E. Put the car in “DRIVE” from the “PARK” position.
F. Put the car back in “PARK” and release the brake.
G. Turn the key off and remove the key.
Note:
Confirm initialization by turning the ON/OFF control switch “OFF” and then
“ON”. The red LED light on the remote start module will flash once immediately as
the switch is flipped from the “OFF” to the “ON” position.
If the red LED light did not flash when the control switch was turned “ON” REPEAT
STEPS A THROUGH G. See the colored Trouble Shooting Sheets if necessary.
12A. Green Wire – Tach Input – Control Harness
The remote starter has two ways of monitoring the car during the starting process.
Both ways will ensure a clean, accurate start. Read about both methods before
deciding which one to use. Normally you should try the “No Tach
™
method first.
“No Tach
™
” Starting
This starting method does not require the connection of the GREEN tach wire. This
method will start the car by reading the car’s voltage before attempting to start, and
then looking for a voltage increase when the alternator kicks in. This feature
automatically takes into account voltage, temperature, and the time since the vehicle
was last run. The “No-Tach
””
™
”
””
starting is preset at the factory and you can skip step
12B if you would like to use it. Note that if the vehicle is hard to start, set Option #3
(section 23) for “extended crank.”
Tachometer sensing
If the vehicle is generally hard to start (i.e. requiring a cranking time of more than 1
second) you will get more accurate starting with the tachometer sensing starting
method. This method starts the car by reading the engine speed (tach) information
from a wire under the hood. If you choose tachometer sensing, connect the GREEN
(18 awg) wire to the car’s tach wire under the hood (normally the negative side of the
coil or tach output of coil pack). After you have connected the GREEN wire, you need
to teach the remote starter the vehicle’s tach rate at idle. Proceed to step 12B.
Note:
You must have already initialized the remote starter from Step 11.
12B. Tach Rate Learning
Note:
Only use if the tachometer sensing method is chosen.
A. Connect the GREEN wire to the car’s tach wire under the hood.
B. Turn the On/Off control switch to the “OFF” position. Wait 5 seconds for the red
LED light flashes to stop.
C. Program the unit to the tach mode by pushing the White “option” button once
and watching the red LED light flash. Now push the start button on the transmitter
for a second until you see the red LED light flash again. You are now in TACH
mode. (If the red LED light flashed twice or sometimes three times – simply push
the transmitter button again until you get only one flash).
D. Wait 5 seconds for the red LED light to flash 3 times.
E. Turn the On/Off control switch back to the “ON” position
F. Start the car with the key and let it get to a
pedal.
G. Push the red “code learn” button for a second.
H. Watch the red LED light. It will come on after 3 or 4 seconds, indicating that the
tach idle rate has been learned.
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idle. Do not press on the gas
I. Watch that the LED light remains on as the vehicle is running and turns off when
you rev the engine RPMs to twice the idle rate. The LED light must go out when
you rev the engine to about twice the idle rate to confirm correct tach learning.
J. Turn the key to the “Lock/Off” position.
K. Turn the ON/OFF control switch off and the red LED light will go out. You are
now finished.
Note: Once these steps are complete – you cannot use the LED to confirm tach again.
You can however repeat the above steps to learn tach over again at any time.
OPTIONAL STEPS
13. Yellow Wire – Headlights/Parking Lights – Control Harness
Connection of the YELLOW wire allows you to activate the low beam headlights
or parking lights for remote start and lock status. After the remote starter has
started the car, the lights will remain on until the remote starter shuts off after 10
minutes, or when the brake pedal is pushed, or when the car is put into gear.
a relay +12 Volts output. Connect the
YELLOW wire to the wire that has power
when the lights are on.
14. Blue – Horn/Siren – Control Harness
The BLUE wire signals the
horn to honk (or siren to
chirp) once each time the
remote starter starts the
vehicle. Connect the blue
”
wire to the factory horn wire
which is often found
running down the steering column. It will normally show +12 Volts at rest and the
voltage will disappear when the horn is honked. This is a 400 mA transistor
ground output which MUST drive a relay if using a siren or positively
triggered horn.
Positive Horn/Siren Relay
15. Brown/White – Alarm Disable – Control Harness
The BROWN/WHITE wire is Alarm Disable, which will give out a quick negative pulse
just before starting the vehicle. This wire can be used to turn off the factory alarm
system in vehicles which have them. In most vehicles, this wire is located
in the driver’s kick panel.
16. White/Black Wire – Ignition #3 – Control Harness
The WHITE/BLACK
output that acts just like the Ignition
1 or Ignition 2 relay outputs (active
in the “run” and “crank” positions).
This wire is a 400 mA negative
transistor output and MUST be
set up to power a relay
included). It can be used to power the third ignition wire at the key (necessary for
most Ford vehicles).
This is the wire that can also be used to bypass a passive vehicle anti-theft system by
hooking it up to the Universal Bypass Module. See the Factory Anti-Theft System
section at the end of these instructions.
wire, is a ground
(not
White/Black Wire
From
Remote Starter
Ignition 3
87
87A
85
30
To LARGE 12 Volt
Constant Wire
(Found in Ignition
Switch Wire
Harness)
86
To Additional
Ignition Wire
(in vehicle)
17. Brown Wire – Accessory Pulse – Control Harness
The BROWN
ground output 10 seconds after the vehicle is remotely started. This is important in
some vehicles to control the defroster or to control the GM R.A.P. system. Again,
this is a 400 mA transistor ground output which MUST drive a relay (not
included).
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wire is the Accessory Pulse output which gives out a momentary transistor
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18. Red/White Wire – Remote Input – Control Harness
The RED/WHITE wire is the Remote Input. This wire will accept any negative ground
trigger to start the remote starter. This is not normally used since starting is with the
remote control transmitter. Setting Option #11 (section 23) will require this wire to
see two negative pulses within three seconds. This option will allow the RED/WHITE
wire to be connected to the vehicle’s door lock wire so you can use the factory remote
transmitter to remotely start your car.
19. Red/Black Wire – Diesel “wait to start” – Control Harness
This wire is only used in diesel vehicle applications –
wire can be hooked up to the “wait to start” light’s switched wire behind the dash. If
Option #9 (section 23) is set, this wire will feed information to the remote starter as
to when to crank the vehicle over. This wire is not polarity sensitive.
and is optional. This
5 flashes Transmission was shifted into gear. Move the In-Gear switch inside
the receiver module to the OFF position (see diagram below for location
of In-Gear switch inside receiver module).
REQUIRED FINAL STEPS
Note: You must have hooked up all required wires and completed Initialization
(Step 11) to proceed forward.
20. Trying the Unit Out
WARNING: Be prepared to apply the brake during this testing.
A. Close the hood and fully apply the emergency brake
B. Place the vehicle in Park.
C. Turn the On/Off switch off then on – the red LED light will flash once.
D. Once all the wiring is checked and is correct, press the Start button on the
transmitter.
E. The car should start and continue to run for ten minutes. Make sure that the
engine shuts down if the car is shifted out of park, the hood is opened, the brake
is pressed or the start button is pushed again. If the car does not start, see Code
Learning under Special Cases.
21. The Antenna
Feed the antenna around under the dash and up the inside of the right or left windshield
post and over the top of the windshield. Clean the windshield with the rubbing alcohol
pad, wait to dry. Slip the rubber antenna into the hard plastic antenna clip. Remove
the backing from the double sided tape and mount the antenna behind the rear view
mirror. The more exposed the antenna is, the better the range and performance.
Now plug the end of the antenna into the remote starter module. In some vehicles
you will get better range performance if the antenna is pointing vertically
downward from the top of the windshield.
Note: The wiring section of the installation is now complete. Be sure to
cap all unused wires so as to prevent short circuits, and mount the module
securely under the dash. When tying up and mounting the unit, be sure
to avoid any moving parts (steering column, pedals) and sharp edges.
22. Trouble Shooting with the Self Diagnostics
The remote starter contains a built in diagnostic routine that will indicate why the
unit started or why the unit turned off the car the last time that the unit was used.
To activate the diagnostic mode for why it turned off, simply turn the On/Off control
switch to the “OFF” position. In a few seconds, the red LED light on the module will
flash 1 to 12 times to identify the problem. See the chart below for an explanation of
the flashes:
1 flash 10/15 minute time out. Unit should be fine. Make sure transmitter is
working properly.
2 flashes Unit turned off because Brake or Hood was activated. Check to make
sure the hood pin switch is depressed when the hood is closed and the
correct brake wire is hooked up.
3 flashes No Tach or Stalled. Review section 23 and make sure the no tach/tach
wire option is programmed correctly.
4 flashes Received another remote input from the transmitter
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6 flashes Low battery voltage, or may be missing an ignition wire which powers
up the alternator
7 flashes N/A
8 flashes Over current – One of the 400 mA (-) transistor outputs (Accessory
Pulse, Alarm Disarm, horn, lights or Ignition 3) is drawing too much
current. Make sure to use a relay where necessary.
12 flashes The Control Switch was turned off while the starter was running.
For reasons why it last started, simply put your foot on the brake while you turn
the control switch OFF. Keep holding the brake down until the flashes start. The
codes are as follows:
1 flash The unit has not started yet since it was last powered up.
2 flashes Received a radio signal from the transmitter to start.
3 flashes N/A
4 flashes Temp reached 0
5 flashes Voltage reached 11 volts in Vacation Mode.
6 flashes Received a start command from the remote input RED/WHITE wire.
7 flashes Started from 24 hour Daily Start feature.
o
F in vacation mode.
23A. Setting Program Features
The remote starter unit has many special features available. You will not need to use
these special features in most situations. The factory settings will operate most
vehicles. You must turn the On/Off control switch to the “OFF” position to
program any features.
Note: When turning off this control switch, the red LED light will flash a few times,
giving the diagnostic code described in section 22. Wait a few seconds for it to
finish before programming your new Options.
Feature Factory Setting Option
Number (2 flashes) (1 flash)
1 “No-Tach” Tach Mode
2 10 Min. Run Time 15 Min. Run Time
3 Normal Crank Extended Crank
4 Normal IGN 2 not active during crank
5 Normal Voltage Metering Ignore Voltage Metering
6 Gasoline vehicles Diesel vehicles
7 “Enable” feature No “Enable”
8 Normal Daytime Running Lights
9 Normal Diesel “Wait to Start”
10 1 sec. alarm disarm pulse 0.45 sec. Alarm disarm pulse
11 Single Input Trigger Double Input to trigger start
23B. Program Features Descriptions
Option #1
This option sets the starting method. The factory setting uses “No-Tach” starting. If
you wish to use the tach to start, follow the instructions in the Tach Rate Learning
(section 12).
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Option #2
10 Min. Run Time 15 Min. Run Time
This option gives you a choice of run times.
D. When finished – switch the Control Switch back ON. The red LED light will
flash once.
Option #3
Normal Crank Extended Crank
This option will add 50% more crank time to the NoTach™ starting feature.
Option #4
Normal IGN 2 not active during Crank
This option will turn off the Ignition 2 output (thick GREEN wire) during cranking. It
is used to exactly match the remote starter with the ignition key function.
Option #5
Normal Voltage Metering Ignore Voltage Metering
This option is used in the “No-Tach” starting method for some diesel vehicles or
vehicles with weak batteries and/or poorly performing altenators.
Option #6
Gasoline Vehicles Diesel Vehicles
This option must be activated when installing on a diesel vehicle.
Option #7
“Enable” Feature No “Enable”
This option cancels the “enable” mode safety feature. The “enable”
mode requires that the driver toggle the ON/OFF control switch “OFF”
then “ON” each time the driver removes the key from the ignition in
order to “enable” the vehicle for remote starter control. This feature
guards against undesired starting of the vehicle by remote control. You
must keep this option on all GM rear wheel drive and Dodge Dakota
vehicles manufactured prior to 1996.
Option #8
Normal Daytime Running Lights
This option will automatically turn the headlights on (for safety) about 10 seconds
after it sees the key in the ignition position – and automatically turn the headlights off
when the key is removed from the ignition.
Option #9
Normal Diesel “Wait to Start”
This option will control the time before cranking the diesel vehicle by looking at the
“wait to start” light of the vehicle. Simply hook the RED/BLACK Input wire of section
20 up to the wire behind the “wait to start” light. Also set Option #6 (section 23) for
diesel vehicles.
Option #10
1 sec. Alarm Disarm Pulse 0.45 sec. Alarm Disarm Pulse
This option shortens the Alarm Disarm Pulse from 1 second to 0.45 second. This
feature is very useful with some Dodge/Chrysler vehicles that use a multiplexed system
to disarm the alarm and unlock the doors with the same wire. Using this feature
should eliminate the need to relock the doors after the alarm has been disarmed and
the vehicle is remotely started.
Option #11
Single Input Trigger Double Input Trigger
This option changes the remote input wire (RED/WHITE) from a single start trigger to
a double start trigger (within three seconds).
PROGRAMMING AN OPTION
If you want the factory setting, DO NOTHING and skip this section. If you want to
change one or more of the features, TURN THE ON/OFF CONTROL SWITCH TO THE
“OFF” POSITION. Wait for the red LED light to stop flashing, then continue
with the following procedures:
A. For options 1-11: Push the white code button on the remote start module.
Each time you push the button the red LED light will flash 1 to 11 times
signifying at which feature you are (press it once, the LED light flashes once.
Press it again and it will flash two times. Press it again and it will flash three
times, etc., to show what feature you are at).
B. When you are at the feature level you desire, push the start button on the
transmitter for one second and the red LED light will flash once to signify
you are at the Option setting. You can push the transmitter button again
and it will flash twice to signify you are at the Factory setting. Push the
transmitter button again and you will go back to the Option setting.
C. You can choose to change another feature by starting over again at Step A, in
six seconds, the remote starter automatically exits the programming mode (three
LED light flashes).
SPECIAL CASES
1. How to Use a Relay
Many of the optional steps require a relay to be hooked up. The most common relay
used for this type application is the Bosch type relay (Radio Shack Cat.# 275-226).
Use the diagram below for a typical hookup. If you have another relay then you need
to know that pins 85 and 86 in this diagram relate to the coils of the relay. Pin 30 is
the ‘common’, and pin 87 is the ‘normally open’ contact. If your relay has a pin 87A
in the middle it is the normally closed contact and is not used.
To supply Ground (-) outputTo supply +12 volt output
+12 V
From
Remote
Starter
(-)
87
30
85
To Vehicle's Accessory
86
+12 V
From
Remote
Starter
(-)
2. Code Learning
Your transmitter is factory coded to the remote starter module with over 16,000,000
different codes. The remote starter module can learn the codes of up to 4 different
transmitters. If you want to add additional transmitters to the receiver or if it does
not respond to your transmitter – follow the steps below to teach the receiver
the transmitter code(s):
A. Turn the Control Switch ON.
B. Push the red "code learn" button on the receiver module. The red LED
light and the dash lights come on for a second. (The vehicle's ignition
and accessory wires come on).
C. While holding the transmitter at least three feet from the module, hold
down the Start button until the red LED light and the dash lights come
on again for a second. The module has now learned the transmitter
code. Release the transmitter button.
D. To learn additional transmitters (up to 3 more), immediately (within 5
seconds) push the Start button on another transmitter for a few seconds
until the red LED light and the dash lights come on for a second again.
E. 5 seconds after the last time the transmitter was learned the unit exits
the code-learning stage. (The red LED light, ignition and accessories
flash 4 times).
Note:
Teaching the module a new transmitter code will erase all previous codes – so
all transmitters must be taught. You have only 5 seconds between transmitters to
begin teaching a new transmitter.
3. Diesel Vehicles
For the most relible starting, hook up the RED/BLACK wire referenced in section 19.
For difficult starting diesels connect and learn the tach (section 12) as well as the
wait-to-start RED/BLACK wire (section 20). Set Option #6 (section 24) for diesel.
For most diesel vehicles, you can start the vehicle without needing to hook up a tach
wire. The following table provides the mandatory option settings for “no-tach”
operation in diesel vehicles. (Use the Chrysler settings for all other diesel vehicles.)
Option #6 Option #3 Option #5
Diesel Extended Ignore
Engine Crank Meter
Chrysler ■■
Ford ■■■
Chevrolet ■■■
To Ground
87
30
85
To Vehicle's Accessory
86
+12 V
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4. Factory Anti-Theft Systems
Many vehicles come with an anti-theft system that must be temporarily bypassed for
the vehicle to be remotely started. Some systems use a resistor in the key. Others
use a transponder – a small device in the key that communicates a high security
code to the vehicle before the vehicle will successfully start.
Check the list of vehicles and the types of security systems. If your vehicle is listed,
your vehicle has an Anti-Theft System that the remote starter MUST temporarily
bypass in order to start the vehicle. More information about the factory anti-theft
systems and vehicle wire colors can be found at the DesignTech web site
www.designtech-intl.com.
The Universal Alarm Bypass Module #20402 or #29402 will temporarily bypass the
factory anti-theft systems when using the remote starter. Check with your local retailer/
installer to purchase this Universal Alarm Bypass Module.
LIST OF VEHICLES AND THE TYPES
OF FACTORY ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS
Vehicle Make/Model System
Acura 3.2TL 98+ ................................................................. Transponder
Audi A4,A6,A8 98+ ............................................................. Transponder
Acura CL 97+ ...................................................................... Transponder
Acura Integra ....................................................................... Transponder
Acura NSX ........................................................................... Transponder
Acura RL 98+ ...................................................................... Transponder
BMW (all 97 +) ..................................................................... Transponder
Buick LeSabre 90 - 01 ........................................................ VATS
Buick Park Ave 91 - 96 ....................................................... VATS
Buick Park Ave 97+ ............................................................ Transponder
Buick Regal 93 -96 ............................................................. VATS
Buick Rendez Vous ............................................................. Transponder
Buick Riviera 93 -96 ............................................................ VATS
Buick Roadmaster 93 - 96 .................................................. VATS
Buick Skylark 96-98 ............................................................ Passlock
Cadillac Allante .................................................................... VATS
Cadillac Brougham .............................................................. VATS
Cadillac Catera 97+ ............................................................ Transponder
Cadillac DeVille 92 - 98 ....................................................... VATS
Cadillac DeVille 99+ ............................................................ Transponder
Cadillac Eldorado 89 - 98 ................................................... VATS
Cadillac Eldorado 99+ ......................................................... Transponder
Cadillac Escalade 00+ ......................................................... Passlock
Cadillac Fleetwood 90 - 96 ................................................. VATS
Cadillac Seville 90 - 98 ........................................................ VATS
Cadillac Seville 99+ ............................................................. Transponder
Chevrolet Astro Van 98+ ..................................................... Passlock II
Chevrolet Avalanche 01 ...................................................... Passlock
Chevrolet Blazer 98+ ........................................................... Passlock II
Chevrolet Camaro 86 + ....................................................... VATS
Chevrolet Cavalier 96-99 ..................................................... Passlock
Chevrolet Cavalier 2000+ .................................................... PasslockII
Chevrolet Corvette 88 + ...................................................... VATS
Chevrolet Express 97+ ........................................................ Passlock
Chevrolet Impala 2000+ ...................................................... Passlock II
Chevrolet Lumina 96 -99..................................................... VATS
Chevrolet Malibu 97 -01 ...................................................... Passlock II
Chevrolet Monte Carlo 96-99 .............................................. VATS
Chevrolet Monte Carlo 00+ ................................................. Passlock II
Chevrolet Pickup Full-size 98+ ............................................ Passlock II
Chevrolet S-10 98+ ............................................................ Passlock II
Chevrolet Silverado HD 01 .................................................. PasslockII
Chevrolet SSR 01 ................................................................ Passlock
Chevrolet Suburban 98+ ..................................................... Passlock II
Chevrolet Tahoe 98+ ........................................................... Passlock II
Chevrolet Trailblazer 01+ ..................................................... PasslockII
Chevrolet Van 98+............................................................... Passlock II
Chevrolet Venture 99+ ........................................................ Transponder
Chrysler Concorde 98+ ....................................................... Transponder
Chrysler LHS 99+ ................................................................ Transponder
Chrysler PT Cruiser 00+ ...................................................... Transponder
Chrysler Sebring Conv. 98+ ............................................... Transponder
Daewoo Leganza ................................................................ Transponder
Dodge 300 M 99+ ............................................................... Transponder
Dodge Intrepid 98+ ............................................................. Transponder
Dodge Neon 00+ ................................................................ Transponder
Ford Contour 97 + .............................................................. Transponder
Ford Crown Victoria 98+ (option).................................... Transponder
Ford Excursion 01+ .......................................................... Transponder
Ford Expedition 97+ ............................................................ Transponder
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Ford Explorer 98+ .............................................................. Transponder
Ford Focus 01+ ................................................................... Transponder
Ford Mustang 98+ .............................................................. Transponder
Ford Pick Up (optional) ........................................................ Transponder
Ford Ranger 99+(optional) .................................................. Transponder
Ford Sport Trac 01 .............................................................. Transponder
Ford Taurus 96 + ................................................................. Transponder
Ford Windstar 2000 + ......................................................... Transponder
GMC Envoy 01+ .................................................................. Passlock II
GMC Jimmy 98+ ................................................................. Passlock II
GMC Safari 98+ .................................................................. Passlock II
GMC Denali 99+ ................................................................. Passlock II
GMC Sierra ......................................................................... Passlock II
GMC Sonoma 98 + ............................................................. Passlock II
GMC Suburban 98+ ............................................................ Passlock II
GMC Yukon 98+ ................................................................. Passlock II
Honda Accord 98+ ............................................................. Transponder
Honda Odyssey 98+ ........................................................... Transponder
Honda Prelude 98+ ............................................................. Transponder
Honda S2000 ...................................................................... Transponder
Infiniti I30 98+ ...................................................................... Transponder
Infiniti Q45 98+ .................................................................... Transponder
Infiniti QX4 ........................................................................... Transponder
Jaguar (all 98+) .................................................................... Transponder
Isuzu Hombre 98+ .............................................................. Passlock II
Jeep Grand Cherokee 99+ ................................................. Transponder
Jeep Liberty ........................................................................ Transponder
Jeep TJ (Wrangler) 99+ ....................................................... Transponder
Lexus (all 97+) ..................................................................... Transponder
Lincoln Blackwood .............................................................. Transponder
Lincoln Continental 97+ ...................................................... Transponder
Lincoln LS 2000+ .............................................................. Transponder
Lincoln Mark VIII 97+ ........................................................ Transponder
Lincoln Navigator 97+ ........................................................ Transponder
Lincoln Town Car 97+ ....................................................... Transponder
Mazda Tribute ...................................................................... Transponder
Mercedes (all 97+) ............................................................... Transponder
Mercury Cougar 99+ ........................................................... Transponder
Mercury Grand Marquis ...................................................... Transponder
Mercury Mountaineer 98 + .................................................. Transponder
Mercury Mystique 97+ ........................................................ Transponder
Mercury Sable 96+ .............................................................. Transponder
Mini Cooper 02 ................................................................... Transponder
Mitsubishi Eclipse ................................................................ Transponder
Mitsubishi Galant ................................................................. Transponder
Nissan Frontier S/C ............................................................. Transponder
Nissan Maxima 98+ ............................................................ Transponder
Oldsmobile Achieva 95 ....................................................... Passlock I
Oldsmobile Achieva 96+ ..................................................... Passlock II
Oldsmobile Alero 99+ .......................................................... Passlock II
Oldsmobile Aurora .............................................................. VATS
Oldsmobile Bravada 98 ....................................................... Passlock II
Oldsmobile Cutlass 97+ ..................................................... Passlock II
Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight ...................................................... VATS
Oldsmobile Intrique 98+ ...................................................... Passlock II
Oldsmobile Ninty-Eight ........................................................ VATS
Oldsmobile Silhoutte 99 ...................................................... Transponder
Pontiac Aztek 01 ................................................................. Transponder
Pontiac Bonneville 89+ ....................................................... VATS
Pontiac Firebird 88+ ............................................................ VATS
Pontiac Grand Am 96 - 98 .................................................. Passlock
Pontiac Grand Am 99+ ....................................................... Passlock II
Pontiac Grand Prix 92 – 96 ................................................. VATS
Pontiac Grand Prix 97+ ....................................................... Transponder
Pontiac Montana 99+ .......................................................... Transponder
Pontiac Sunfire 96-99 ......................................................... Passlock I
Pontiac Sunfire 2000+ ........................................................ Passlock II
Porsche (all 97+) ................................................................. Transponder
Saab (all 97+) ...................................................................... Transponder
Saturn 97-99 ....................................................................... Factory Alarm
Saturn 00+ .......................................................................... Transponder
Subaru Legacy 00+ ............................................................. Transponder
Subaru Outback 00+ .......................................................... Transponder
Toyota Avalon 98+ .............................................................. Transponder
Toyota Camry 98+ ............................................................... Transponder
Toyota Highlander 01+ ........................................................ Transponder
Toyota Land Cruiser 98+ ..................................................... Transponder
Toyota Solara 99 + .............................................................. Transponder
Toyota Supra 98+ ................................................................ Transponder
Volkswagen Beetle 98+....................................................... Transponder
Volkswagen Golf 98+ .......................................................... Transponder
Volkswagen Passat 98+ ...................................................... Transponder
Volvo (all 98+) ...................................................................... Transponder
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