®
Ready Start!
Remote Car Starter
Installation Manual for Model #s 24739, 24739T, 24740
DesignTech International, Inc. • 7955 Cameron Brown Court • Springfield, Virginia 22153 USA • www.designtech-intl.com • 703-866-2000 or 800-337-4468
PLEASE READ ENTIRE MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Ready Start! Remote Car Starter. The Ready Start! 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. Ready Start! is an extremely sophisticated system with
multiple built-in safety and security features.
Ready Start! is for automatic transmission/fuel injected vehicles only (a special “carburetor kit” is required for older carbureted vehicles). Ready Start! has a
built-in transponder security bypass system. However, additional parts may be required for certain vehicles (please see pages 8-10 for information on factory antitheft systems).
Ready Start! Remote Car Starter:
• Will start your car by remote control from up to 1,000 feet away, and run
the heater, defroster, or air conditioner to warm up or cool down the car.
• Is designed to start the car if it is in park, and only if the hood is
closed.
• Has Lock, Unlock and Trunk Pop keyless entry features.
• 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.
• Has alarm functions including starter kill which becomes active when the
doors are locked with the remote control.
• 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.
• 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).
• Can start the vehicle 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).
• Is the first remote car starter with a built-in transponder anti-theft bypass
module.
• Is quality engineered, microprocessor controlled, and assembled in the
USA to provide many years of reliable use.
• Comes with a Limited Two Year Warranty.
Tools required to install the Ready Start!® 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 included with the Ready Start® Unit:
Remote Starter
Receiver Module
Antenna
Control Harness
(10 position)
Accessory Harness
(8 position)
The following parts are included in the plastic bag:
Alchohol
Alcohol Pad
Pad
Green 30 A Fuse
On/Off Control Switch
Transmitter(s) (two with
model 24739T or 24740)
Siren (Model 24740 only)
6 Power and Ignition
Wires
Shock Sensor
(Model 24740 only)
Ring Terminal
Hood Pin Switch Set
Transponder Loop
Wiring Diagram
Plug-In LED
4 Cable Ties
2 Protected by
DesignTech Labels
2 Yellow Butt Connectors
Foam Tape
Warning Label
*For free vehicle-specific wire information consult the DesignTech
website at www.designtech-intl.com
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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: After having read the entire manual, start the installation
by putting the yellow WARNING STICKER in the engine compartment.
Choose a surface that is clean and readily visible when the hood is open.
This car is equipped with a remote control starting device.
Ce véhicule est équipé d’un systéme de démarrage a distance. Mettez-le
hors fonction avant d’eflectuer toute opération d’entretien ou de réparation!
WARNING
Disable before working on car!
AVERTISSEMENT
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.
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 (especially late model GM 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 24). 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 most
late model GM vehicles, connect the white wire to the orange wire that is hot
in “run” only.
7. Yellow (14 AWG) – Starter
Connect the
YELLOW wire to the starter wire. This wire will measure +12
Volts on 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 start wire of the remote starter.
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.
Locate (or drill) a hole in the firewall to run the PURPLE and GREEN wires of
the Control Harness and the PINK wire of the
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 our web site
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
wire to a very good, clean chassis ground in the driver’s
kick panel area. Use the small ring terminal. (The thin metal bracing around
or beneath the dash board is not always adequate.)
3. Pink Wire (12 AWG) – Power (+12 Volts)
Connect the ring terminal at the end of the short PINK
terminal of 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.
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Power Harness into the engine
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wire to the +12 Volt
8A. 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.
8B. Plug-In LED Light
Drill a 5/16" hole in to the dash or panel to mount the LED light and plug the
LED light plug into the red connector. Mounting the LED light is not
mandatory but the LED light is used for alarm status, troubleshooting and
programming options.
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.
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To Alarm To Remote Starter
How to share a hood pin
switch with an alarm
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 in the diagram.
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.
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
“No Tach
™
” method first.
™
” 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 24) 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
normal
F. Start the car with the key and let it get to a
idle. Do not press on
the gas 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.
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. 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. This is a relay +12 Volts output. Connect the YELLOW
wire to the wire that has +12 volts when the lights are on.
14. Blue – Horn/Siren (or Trunk) – Control Harness
The BLUE wire sends out a pulse once each time the remote starter starts the
car. The BLUE wire is also used to confirm Lock (one pulse) and Unlock (two
pulses)and pulses for 45 seconds when activated in the Panic/Alarm modes.
The BLUE wire has a +12 volt relay output, which can directly drive a horn or
siren.
If connecting to a horn, this BLUE wire goes to the positive wire of the horn.
If connecting to the positive side of the horn, this connection is generally
done at the horn itself under the vehicle’s hood.
If connecting to a siren, this BLUE wire connects to the positive wire of the
siren and the black ground wire of the siren connects to ground. Note: See
Option 11, (Siren constant) in “Setting Program Features” for changing
from the factory setting of ‘horn’ mode to the ‘siren‘ mode.
Installer Note:
This output can also be used to supply a +12 volt relay output to power an
electric trunk by setting option 22. If set, the BLUE wire now acts like a +12
volt positive trunk output and the GREEN/WHITE wire referenced in Option
22 now acts as a negative (-) horn/siren output. The GREEN/WHITE wire is a
negative transistor output, which can be used to directly drive the negative
horn wire at the steering column.
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.
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16. White/Black Wire – Ignition #3 – Control Harness
The WHITE/BLACK wire, is a ground 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 (not 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.
17A. Keyless Entry Wires – Accessory Harness
Yellow/Red & Yellow/Green - Door Unlock - Accessory Harness - White/
Red & White/Green - Door Lock
The YELLOW/GREEN wire is the NC (normally closed) contact of the onboard door unlock relay. The YELLOW/RED wire is the C (common)
contact of the on-board door unlock relay.
The WHITE/GREEN wire is the NC (normally closed) contact of the onboard door lock relay. The WHITE/RED wire is the C (common) contact of
the on-board door lock relay. Check the separate wire colors sheet to
determine which are wire the correct lock/unlock wires in your vehicle.
To select lock polarity output:
The remote starter has a 15-amp fuse inside its case to select lock polarity.
This fuse is factory set at positive. (This fuse connects the normally open
contact of the relay to +12V or ground).
If your door locks are positive, keep the fuse set for positive as it comes
from the factory. If your door locks are negative, open the unit and change
the position of the fuse to the two positions closest to the wires. If your
door locks are reverse polarity, keep the fuse set for positive and cut the
lock and unlock wires of the vehicle in half and follow the Green Sheet
Keyless Entry Notes.
Check this chart for connecting to the 3 most popular locking styles:
AutoCommand Positive Negative Reverse
Wire Polarity Polarity Polarity
Yellow / Red Connect to car’s Connect to car’s Connect to
Yellow / Green NOT USED NOT USED Connect to
White / Red Connect to car’s Connect to car’s Connect to
White / Green NOT USED NOT USED Connect to
Unlock wire Unlock wire car side, car
Unlock wire.
door side, car
Unlock wire.
Lock wire lock wire car side, car
Lock wire.
door side, car
Lock wire.
For Single Wire Lock Systems: Connect both the lock and unlock output
wires to the single lock/unlock wire in the vehicle with the appropriate
resistor(s) in-line. Refer to the specific vehicle wiring instructions for
further guidance on the value of resistor(s) needed and the required output
polarity (+/-).
Note: most VACUUM operated door locking systems require Option 18
(Long Locks) to be set.
17B. Green/White Wire – Trunk Release – Accessory Harness
The GREEN/WHITE
transistor ground output when the unlock button is held for 4 seconds.
This is a 400 mA transistor ground output which MUST drive a relay (not
included).
wire is the Trunk Release output which gives out a
Installer Note:
By changing Option 22, the installer can supply a +12 volt relay output to
power an electric trunk and a negative output to trigger a negative horn. If
Option 22 is set, the BLUE wire now acts like a +12 volt positive trunk
output and the GREEN/WHITE wire referred to in Option 22 now acts as a
negative (-) horn/siren output. This GREEN/WHITE wire is a negative
transistor output, which can be used to directly drive the negative horn wire
at the steering column.
18. Brown Wire – Accessory Pulse/Dome Light – Control
Harness
The BROWN
wire is the Accessory Pulse output which gives out a momentary,
transistor 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. This is a 400 mA transistor ground output which MUST
drive a relay (not included).
This BROWN wire can also control a relay for Dome Light activation. When
Option #20 (section 24) is changed, this BROWN wire causes the dome light
to turn on for 25 seconds every time the doors are unlocked with the transmitter.
19A. GRAY/BLACK Wire – Door Pin/Alarm Input – Accessory
Harness
The GRAY/BLACK wire is the door pin switch input. This wire tells the unit
the status of the vehicle’s doors. It is very important that the remote start
unit knows when the doors are being opened and closed during the remote
start setting process. Most vehicles have negative trigger inputs (door pins
switch is grounded (-) when door is open, +12 volts when the door is
closed). Also check that this wire goes to (-) ground when ANY of the
vehicle’s doors are opened. If not, try finding this wire at the dome light
itself.
If you are installing this unit into a Positive door pin switch (many FORD
vehicles are this way), you will need to program option 23, (positive door
pin) in the “Setting Program Features” section.
This input is also used for the alarm features of this unit and is “last door
arming.” Anytime the vehicle is locked with the transmitter, this input
becomes active as an alarm input.
Important Note: If you want to use the keyless entry features only - with
no alarm functions - set Option 24 (no alarm) in the “Setting Program
Features” section for No Alarm mode.
19B. GRAY Wire – Alarm Input – Accessory Harness
The GRAY alarm input wire will accept any negative alarm input. The remote
starter ignores this input during the remote starting and when the remote
starter is running the vehicle, preventing false triggering.
If you are using a sensor or input that switches to (+) when triggered, you
will need to reverse the polarity with a relay before connecting to the GRAY
wire.
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Important Note: If you want to use the keyless entry features only (with no
alarm functions), set Option 24 (no alarm) in the “Setting Program
Features” section for No Alarm mode.
19C. Extra YELLOW Wire – Starter Kill
This system has a built-in Starter Kill relay to immobilize the vehicle when
the alarm is armed. You will need to cut the vehicle’s Starter wire in half
between the key cylinder and the starter solenoid of the vehicle. If you have
already hooked up the Thick Yellow Wire in Step 7, cut the starter wire
between where the Yellow wire is connected and the key. Now connect the
solenoid (engine) side wire to the yellow starter wire that goes to the
module where there are 6 spade connectors. Now attach the extra Thick
Yellow wire to the tab connector of the remote starter that is next to the
antenna jack on the module from the main power wires. Connect the other
end of this wire to the remaining cut end of the keyside of the vehicle’s
starter wire that was cut in half earlier.
Important Note: If you want to use the keyless entry features only (with no
alarm functions), set Option 24 in the “Setting Program Features”
section for No Alarm mode. If Option 24 is set, the starter kill will only
work as an anti-grind feature (when putting the key into the ignition of a
remotely started vehicle, the anti-grind feature will prevent the key from
grinding the starter motor if the key is turned too far).
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 the Code Learning section under Special Cases.
22. 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 alcohol pad provided for maximum adhesion. Let the window dry
completely. Slide the antenna clip over the antenna in the direction of the
coax wire. Peel the backing from the double-sided tape on the antenna clip.
Mount the antenna behind the rear view mirror. The more exposed the end
section of the antenna is, the better the range performance. Now plug the end
of the antenna into the remote starter module. In most vehicles you will get
better range performance if the antenna is pointing vertically downward
from the top of the windshield.
The wiring section of the installation is now complete. Be sure to
Note:
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.
19D. External shock sensor hook up (optional-DesignTech
model #20611):
Plug the shock sensor unit into the 4 wire connector on the front side of the
remote start
module. Use one or two cable ties to tightly fasten the shock
sensor unit to the steering column of the vehicle. Make sure that the sensor
does not affect the driver's ability to
steer the vehicle. This placement
4-Pin External Alarm Input
gives the best overall coverage for a
vehicle. Adjust the screw(s) so that a
hard impact on the vehicle triggers
the full alarm and light impacts just
trigger the warn away. (This input may
not work with all types of alarm
Power Harness
on this side
1234
1. Warn Away
2. Full Alarm
3. Ground
4. +12 Volts Constant
sensors.)
The 4-pin external alarm sensor has 2 modes of operation (Option 30). This
4-pin external alarm sensor can be disabled when the vehicle is remotely
running or it can be Active when remotely running. If you are connecting a
shock sensor to the unit, generally the shock sensor should be disabled
when the vehicle is remotely running to prevent false alarm triggers. If the
installer is using a “radar” sensor or additional pin switches that are not
affected by the motion of the vehicle starting, this input can be active when
remotely running.
Important Note: If you want to use the keyless entry features only (with no
alarm functions) set Option 24 (No Alarm) in the “Setting Program
Features” section for No Alarm mode.
20. Red/Black Wire Diesel “wait to start” Control Harness
This wire is only used for diesel vehicles and is optional. This wire can be
hooked up to the “wait to start” light’s switched wire behind the dash. If
Option #9 (in section 24) 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.
REQUIRED FINAL STEPS
Note: You must have hooked up all required wires and completed Initialization
(Step 11) to proceed forward.
21. 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.
23. 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 12 and make sure the no
tach/tach wire option is programmed correctly.
4 flashes Received another remote input from the transmitter
5 flashes Transmission was shifted into gear. Switch the “In Gear” switch
inside the module. See wire diagram on front cover.
6 flashes Low battery voltage, or may be missing an ignition wire which
powers up the alternator
7 flashes Alarm Input triggered
8 flashes Over current – One of the 400 mA (-) transistor outputs
(Accessory Pulse, Alarm Disarm, Starter kill, lock, unlock, horn,
lights, trunk, or Ignition 3) of the control or 3 pin harness 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
o
4 flashes Temp reached 0
F in vacation mode.
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.
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24A. 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 23. 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 Horn Pulsing Siren Constant
12 Chirp with Locks Silent lock/Unlock/Start
13 Active Passive Arming
14 Normal Lock Follow ignition
15 Normal Unlock Follow ignition
16 Normal Double Pulse Lock
17 Normal Double Pulse Unlock
18 Short Locks Long Locks
19 N/A N/A
20 Accessary Pulse Dome Light
21 Trunk Carb Output
22 Normal Horn/Trunk Swap
23 Negative Door Pin Positive Door Pin Switch
24 Alarm Mode No Alarm Mode
25 -18°C/0°F -25°C/-13°F
26 Normal 3-Hour 5-Hour Interval
27 Normal Auto Rearm
28 Normal Silent Lock/Unlock Only
29 N/A N/A
30 Normal 4-Pin Alarm Active When Remotely Running
31 Reset All Options
24B. Program Features Descriptions
Option #1 No-Tach Tach Mode
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 12B).
Option #2 10 Min. Run Time 15 Min. Run Time
This option gives you a choice of run times.
Option #3 Normal Crank Extended Crank
This option will add 50% more crank time to the NoTach™ starting feature.
the vehicle for remote starter control. This feature guards against undesired
starting of the vehicle by remote control. You must keep this option as
enable 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 24) 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 Horn Pulsing Siren Constant
This option changes the thin BLUE wire from pulsing output for horn to
constant output for a siren.
Option #12 Chirp with Locks Silent lock/Unlock/Start
This option will eliminate the chirp with Start, Lock and Unlock.
Option #13 Active Arming Passive Arming
The factory setting of Active Arming requires the owner to actively arm the
car with the remote control. Choosing the option of Passive Arming will
cause the vehicle to automatically arm after the key is removed and the door
is closed.
Option #14 Normal Lock Follow Ignition
Selecting this option will automatically lock the doors when the key is turned
on, doors closed and the brake is depressed.
Option #15 Normal Unlock Follow Ignition
Selecting this option will automatically unlock doors when key is removed
from ignition.
Option #16 Normal Double Pulse Lock
This option will pulse the lock output wire twice instead of once for normal
mode.
Option #17 Normal Double Pulse Unlock
This option will pulse the unlock output wire twice instead of once for
normal mode.
Option #18 Short lock pulse Long lock pulse
This option will increase the door lock pulse time from 0.6 second to 3
seconds for vehicles with vacuum locking systems (older European vehicles).
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”
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Option #20 Accessory Pulse Dome Lamp
Accessory pulse puts out a brief pulse output after the remote starter starts
or stops the vehicle. When set, this output can be used to turn on a defroster
that requires a momentary pulse or could be used to control GM R.A.P.
(retained accessory power) output. Dome lamp option turns on the dome
lamp for 25 seconds when you unlock the doors by remote control (refer to
section 18).
Option #21 Trunk Carb Output
Converts the Green/White wire, normally the trunk output, into an output
that will control a carburetor solenoid. Set this option if you plan on using
a carburetor kit to pump the gas pedal before starting the car with the
remote starter.
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Option #22 Horn-Relay Trunk-Relay
Trunk-Transistor Horn-Transistor
Factory: Blue wire (+12 volt relay output) has Horn function & Green/
White wire (neg. transistor) has Trunk function
Option: Blue wire (+12 volt relay output) has Trunk function & Green/
White wire (neg. transistor) has Horn function
Option #23 Negative Door Pin Positive Door Pin Switch
This option changes the polarity of GRAY/BLACK alarm input wire. (Most
Ford vehicles use a positive door pin switch.)
Option #24 Alarm No Alarm
This feature can disable all alarm functions if the alarm features are not
desired.
Option #25 -18°C/0°F -25°C/-13°F
This option changes the start temperature for the Vacation Option.
Option #26 Normal 3-Hour 5-Hour Interval
This option changes the minimum wait time between starts for the Vacation
Option.
Option #27 Normal Auto Rearm
This option will automatically relock the doors and rearm the alarm if the
doors are not physically opened within 2 minutes of unlocking and disarming
the alarm with the transmitter.
Option #28 Normal Silent Lock/Unlock Only
This option will remove the notification chirps for lock and unlock only. The
unit will still chirp for remote start.
Option #30 Normal 4-Pin Active During Remote
Running
The 4-pin external alarm sensor will be Active when the vehicle is remotely
running. If you are connecting a shock sensor to the unit, leave this option in
the normal factory setting. If you are using a "radar" sensor or additional pin
switches that are not affected by the motion of the vehicle starting, change
this option.
Option #31 Reset all Options
This option resets all options back to the factory settings.
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 1-9: Push the white code button on the remote start module.
Each time you push the button the red LED light will flash 1 to 9 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).
For options 10-19: Push the red code button on the remote start module.
You will see the LED light flash a long blink. This is option 10. You can
scroll to option 11 by pressing the white button once – you will see a
long blink followed by one short blink. You can scroll to option 12 by
pushing the white button again – one long and two short blinks brings
you to option 12.
For options 20-29: Push the red code button twice to get the two long
blinks – you are now at option 20. Push the white button to jump ahead
to option 21 – two long blinks and one short blink. Push three more
times to get to option 24 – two long and four short blinks.
For options 30-31: Push the red code button three times to get three
long blinks – you are now at option 30. Push the white button once to
jump to option 31 (three long blinks and one short blink).
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 start transmitter
button again and it will flash twice to signify you are at the Factory
setting. Push the start 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. After six seconds, the remote starter automatically exits the
programming mode (three LED light flashes).
D. When finished – switch the Control Switch back ON. The red LED light
will flash once.
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 (DesignTech
#20043 or 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 may or may not be used in the
application. (The diagram below is typical for an Ignition 3 or trunk
application).
To supply +12 volt output To supply Ground (-) 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 to the right of the red LED light. 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 (on a five button transmitter) 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 a five button 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.
To Ground
87
30
85
To Vehicle's Accessory
86
+12 V
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3. Diesel Vehicles
For the most relible starting, hook up the RED/BLACK wire referenced in
section 20.
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 ■■■
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 that follows. 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 page
This remote car starter has a built-in bypass system for transponder anti-theft
systems (including PassKey 3, and P.A.T.S. anti-theft systems). If your vehicle
has a transponder anti-theft system, follow the instructions on the next page
to allow the remote car starter to temporarily bypass the anti-theft system
when remotely starting the vehicle.
If your vehicle has a different type of factory anti-theft system (nontransponder), DesignTech has developed a Universal Alarm Bypass Module
sold under model #20402, #27402, or #29402. This module will temporarily
bypass the factory anti-theft system when using the remote starter. Check
with your local retailer/installer to purchase this Universal Alarm Bypass
Module or contact DesignTech directly by visiting www.designtech-intl.com
or calling 1-800-337-4468. The Universal Alarm Bypass Module is $39.95.
www.designtech-intl.com.
Vehicle: System: Vehicle: System:
Acura 3.2TL 98+ Transponder
Acura CL 97+ Transponder
Acura RL 98+ Transponder
Acura Integra 2000 Transponder
Acura NSX Transponder
Audi A4, A6, A8 98+ Transponder
BMW (all 97+) Transponder
Buick Century 97+ VATS
Buick LeSabre 90 – 96, 2000 VATS
Buick Park Ave 91 - 96 VATS
Buick Park Ave 97+ Transponder
Buick Regal 93 -96 VATS
Buick Riviera 93 -96 VATS
Buick Roadmaster 93 - 96 VATS
Buick Skylark 96 - 98 Passlock
Cadillac Allante VATS
Cadillac Brougham VATS
Cadillac Catera Transponder
Cadillac DeVille 92+ VATS
Cadillac Eldorado 89+ VATS
Cadillac Escalade 99+ Passlock II
Cadillac Fleetwood 90 - 96 VATS
Cadillac Seville 90 - 98 VATS
Cadillac Seville 99+ Passkey III
Cadillac SLS/STS 97+ Passkey III
Chevy Astro Van 98+ Passlock II
Chevy Blazer 98+ Passlock II
Chevy Camaro 86+ VATS
Chevy Cavalier 96-99 Passlock
Chevy Cavalier 2000 Passlock II
Chevy Corvette 88+ VATS
Chevy Express 97+ Passlock II
Chevy Impala 2000 Passkey III
Chevy Lumina 96+ VATS
Chevy Malibu 97+ Passlock II
Chevy Monte Carlo 96 - 99 VATS
Chevy Monte Carlo 2000 Passlock II
Chevy Pickup Full-size 98+ Passlock II
Chevy S-10 98+ Passlock II
Chevy Savanah Passlock II
Chevy Suburban 98+ Passlock II
Chevy Tahoe 98+ Passlock II
Chevy Van 98+ Passlock II
Chevy Venture 99+ Passkey III
Chrysler 300 M 99+ Transponder
Chrysler Concorde 98+ Transponder
Chrysler LHS 99+ Transponder
Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Transponder
Chrysler Sebring Conv 98+ Transponder
Dodge Intrepid 98+ Transponder
Dodge Neon 2000 Transponder
Ford Contour 97 + P.A.T.S.
Ford Crown Victoria 98+ (optional) Transponder
Ford Excursion 2000 P.A.T.S.
Ford Expedition 97+ P.A.T.S.
Ford Explorer 98+ P.A.T.S.
Ford Focus 2000 Sécurlock
Ford Mustang 98+ P.A.T.S.
Ford Pickup (F150/F250) 98+ P.A.T.S.
Ford Ranger 99+ (optional) P.A.T.S.
Ford Taurus 96 + P.A.T.S.
Ford Windstar 2000 P.A.T.S.
GMC Denali 99+ Passlock II
Vehicles and the types of factory anti-theft systems:
GMC Envoy 99+ Passlock II
GMC S-15 Jimmy 98+ Passlock II
GMC Safari 98+ Passlock II
GMC Sierra Pickup 98+ Passlock II
GMC Sonoma 98+ Passlock II
GMC Suburban 98+ Passlock II
GMC Yukon 98+ Passlock II
GMC Yukon XL 2000 Passlock II
Honda Accord 98+ Transponder
Honda Odyssey 98+ Transponder
Honda Prelude 98+ Transponder
Honda S2000 Transponder
Infinity I30 98+ Transponder
Infinity Q45 98+ Transponder
Infinity QX4 Transponder
Isuzu Hombre 98+ Passlock II
Jaguar (all 98+) Transponder
Jeep Grand Cherokee 99+ Transponder
Jeep TJ (Wrangler) 99+ Transponder
Lexus (all 97+) Transponder
Lincoln Continental 97+ P.A.T.S.
Lincoln LS 2000 P.A.T.S.
Lincoln Mark VIII 97+ P.A.T.S.
Lincoln Navigator 97+ P.A.T.S.
Lincoln Town Car 97+ P.A.T.S.
Mercedes (all 97+) Transponder
Mercury Cougar 99+ P.A.T.S.
Mercury Mountaineer 98+ P.A.T.S.
Mercury Mystique 97+ P.A.T.S.
Mercury Sable 96+ P.A.T.S.
Nissan Maxima 98+ Transponder
Oldsmobile Achieva 95+ Passlock
Oldsmobile Alero 99+ Passlock II
Oldsmobile Aurora VATS
Oldsmobile Bravada 98 Passlock II
Oldsmobile Cutlass 97+ Passlock II
Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight VATS
Oldsmobile Intrigue 98+ Passlock II
Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight VATS
Oldsmobile Silhouette 99+ Passkey III
Pontiac Aztek 2001 Passkey III
Pontiac Bonneville 89+ VATS
Ponti ac Fi re bi rd 88+ VATS
Pontiac Grand Am 96 - 98 Passlock
Pontiac Grand Am 99+ Passlock II
Ponti ac Grand Pr ix 92 – 96 VATS
Pontiac Montana 99 Passkey III
Pontiac Sunfire 96-99 Passlock
Pontiac Sunfire 2000 Passlock II
Porsche (most 97+) Transponder
Saab (all 97+) Transponder
Saturn 97+ Factory
Saturn 2000 Passkey III
Toyota Avalon 98+ Transponder
Toyota Camry 98+ 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
If you don't want to give up a key for the bypass, DesignTech has also has
vehicle-specific anti-theft bypass modules and door lock modules. Please
call 1-800-337-4468 for more information.
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Bypassing Transponder/PassKey 3 / P.A.T.S./"Smart Key" AntiTheft Systems
Note: For this type of security system - you must sacrifice one of the spare keys
that comes with the car. This key will be used for the transponder. The dealership can progam a spare key, but make sure they program all keys to the vehicle
at the same time since learning just one transponder could erase all other key
transponders (including the key used for the remote starter).
A. Remove the transponder from the key (the key may have a door on the top
of the key that can be opened and the transponder can be removed).
Alternatively, the entire key may be mounted inside the receiver case.
Be sure to cut the metal teeth of key in half or grind off some of the teeth
to render the key unusable if your vehicle is stolen.
B. Pull apart the receiver case and place the transponder, or the head of the
key, on top of the circuit board. Transponders are directional and must be
placed along the same direction that the key would lay.
Use the cable ties and double stick foam tape provided. Place one layer of
tape on the circuit board and then the transponder or key, and the second
double-stick foam tape on top of it. Use the cable ties to hold the key
securely in place.
C. The transponder LOOP goes underneath the steering column and up
toward the ignition key cylinder and needs to be positioned so that there
are 3 to 4 full turns around the ignition key cylinder as shown below. The
length of the transponder loop can be increased if necessary. Transponder systems often have a black plastic ring around the ignition lock
switch. This is the vehicle’s transponder pick-up antenna. It is important
that the 3 to 4 loops be mounted on or as close to this black plastic ring
as possible. Slide the tube up toward the ignition switch to tighten the
loops of wire. Use electrical tape to hold the loops in place. Plug the other
end of the transponder loop into the transponder jack on the remote car
starter module.
D. Now start the vehicle with the remote starter. If the vehicle starts and runs
for at least 30 seconds the transponder bypass is correct. Note: If the
vehicle does not start with the remote starter, try adjusting or changing
the position of the transponder on the circuit board or adjusting the
position of the two loop wire around the transponder pick-up antenna
mentioned above.
Transponder Loop Installation Tips:
Getting the loops around the vehicle's transponder pick-up antenna is the
MOST important part of this bypass installation. Here are several recommended suggestions to help:
1. Form the wire loops (3 or more complete loops) before mounting
the loops to the ignition switch. Form the wire loops around a
similar sized socket or tube to the ignition switch. Use 2 or 3
PLASTIC cable ties to help the wire loops keep their shape. Slide
the wire loops off of the socket or tube and then mount the wire
loops around the ignition switch. (Keep in mind how the steering
column cover fits over or around the ignition switch when
deciding on how large the loops should be or how they should
be attached.) Electrical tape, plastic cable ties, hot melt glue or
silicone glue are good ways to attach the loops to the ignition
switch pick-up antenna)
2. When routing the wires from the loop that you just made back to
the module, keep them from running parallel to other wires in the
steering column. Interference from these other wires may effect
the transponder bypass performance. (Do keep in mind how you
are routing the wires especially if the vehicle is equipped with a
tilt steering wheel. Make sure the transponder loop wires do not
interfere with the up and down, and left and right motion of the
steering wheel.)
3. Make sure the transponder loop wires are long enough to reach
the module when the module is mounted under the dash when
the installation is complete. If the transponder loop wires are not
long enough, cut and carefully splice just enough extra wire in
the transponder loop to reach the module (any similar gauge wire
will do). Make sure your connections are well made and carefully
taped to insulate the wires.
4. If the transponder loop is well placed and the vehicle will still not
properly remotely start (generally the THIEF or SECURITY light
on the dash is flashing when the remote starter is attempting to
start), try flipping or rotating the key inside of the module.
Transponders can be directional and sometimes tricky to find
their “sweet spot”.
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NOTICE to Installers of Remote Vehicle Starters
DesignTech International DOES NOT recommend installing ANY remote starter in the following vehicles: Audi 1998+, BMW 1998+,
Jaguar 1998+, Land Rover 1998+, Mercedes 1998+, Range Rover 1998+, Volvo 1999+
As with any aftermarket installation, please research and learn as much as you can about the vehicle before you start the install.
All General Motors (GM) vehicles built prior to 1995 with automatic transmissions and all Dodge Dakota trucks with automatic transmissions
built prior to 1996 have a MECHANICAL type of NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH. All vehicles built after 1996 use an electrical type of neutral safety
switch.
Applying +12 volts to the starter wire on any vehicle vehicle using a mechanical neutral safety switch will engage the vehicle’s starter, regardless of the shifter’s
position. When the shifter is in Park or Neutral, the vehicle will just start up normally. If the vehicle is accidentally left in gear and power is applied to the start
wire, such as by a remote starter, the vehicle will lurch forward or back as it attempts to start.
To test if your GM or Dodge vehicle is using a mechanical neutral safety switch system, you will only be able to remove the key from the ignition switch when
the shifter is in the Park or Neutral position.
To prevent this problem from occurring when installing a DesignTech International remote starter on a GM vehicle or Dodge Dakota built prior to 1996.
1. You must leave the Enable Feature (option #7 in the factory setting). This is a safety feature that requires the user to turn the control switch OFF and then
ON again each time they exit the vehicle in order for the unit to be operational. This feature will ensure that the user of the vehicle with the remote starter
installed has made a conscious decision to allow the remote starter to start the vehicle the next time the transmitter button is depressed.
2. You must use the relay drawing below to create a circuit that will prevent the remote starter on these GM and Dodge vehicles from starting the vehicle
unless the key is completely removed from the ignition switch.
Connect to
constant
(+) 12 volts
87
87a
85
30
Connect to Purple Wire (hood pin
switch) of the Remote Starter
(Purple Wire must also connect to
hood pin switch)
To (-) Vehicle's Ground
86
Ignition Key Sense
Wire from Vehicle's
Ignition Harness
Connect to the
As with any aftermarket installation, please research and learn as much as you can about the vehicle before you start
the install. Instructions, technical tips and detailed wiring information is available on our web site: www.designtechintl.com. Please refer to the information on the web site before starting ANY install or call DesignTech Technical
Services at (800) 337-4468 or (703) 866-2000.
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store. With the car running, push the Start button on the keychain transmitter just before pulling out the
key. The car will run for 10 minutes or until you tap the brake or put the car in gear.
flash twice every few seconds when in Valet Mode.
The Quick Stop Option
™
: You can leave the car running and take the key with you for a quick visit to a
Valet Mode:
and the alarm will not function. This lets you turn off the car starter when having the vehicle serviced. The
only functions that work in Valet Mode are the keyless entry, lights and panic. The red LED dash light will
Turning the Control switch off puts you in Valet Mode. In Valet Mode the Remote Car Starter
transmitter, you can disable the alarm. Here is how: Enter the vehicle (alarm will sound) and insert the
key and turn it to the ‘run’ position (the position where the dash lights come on). Turn the On/Off switch
off and on 4 times in a row to disable the alarm.
The transmitter is powered by a long life lithium battery (style #2032). The transmitter and the remote
starter receiver module are FCC and DOC approved.
Alarm Disarm without transmitter:
Button Once: Lock the door / arm the alarm
Button This is used to operate additional vehicles with Ready Start
If the doors are locked and the alarm is set and you’ve lost your
Remote Car Starters as follows:
Press once: To operate vehicle #2 - then any of the 4 but-
Press again: For vehicle #3 - then any of the 4 buttons while
Press again: For vehicle #4 - then any of the 4 buttons while
Do not press for your ‘main’ vehicle
tons while LED flashes red and green
LED flashes red
LED flashes green
while you were away)
Button Once: Unlock the door / disarm the alarm
Again: Turn off headlights
Hold down for 4 seconds to open the Trunk.
(If you get 4 chirps – that means the alarm was triggered
Hold down for panic alarm.
The Ready Start!
steal your car without the key being in the ignition. Putting your car in gear, pushing the brake pedal or
opening the hood will turn the unit off unless your key is in the ignition and turned to the “run” or “on”
position.
If all features are hooked up, your transmitter will function as follows:
®
Remote Car Starter has numerous safety and security features that make it difficult to
Button
Once: Turn on headlights for 30 seconds
Button Press Once: Start the car
Press Again: Stop the car
the key and turn it to the “run” or “on” ignition position (not the crank position) to drive away.
The Ready Start!
within 10 or 15 minutes. After the Ready Start!
®
Remote Car Starter will turn the car off if the driver does not insert and turn the key
switch” prevents unauthorized starting of the car by someone unfamiliar with the system who may be
using the vehicle. If you forget to set the switch, it may also be activated by pushing the transmitter and
holding the button down for ten seconds. To eliminate the need for this, see Option #7.
The Remote Car Starter must be “enabled” each time the driver has finished driving and taken out the key
in order for the unit to start the vehicle remotely.
control switch and then turn it back ON again while no key is in the ignition. This “control switch” or “set
USER TIPS AND NOTES
®
Remote Car Starter has started your car, simply put in
After the key has been removed, you must turn OFF the
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DesignTech International, Inc. will at its option either (1) replace this product with a functionally similar
(but not necessarily visually identical) refurbished product or (2) repair the original product and return
it to the original consumer/purchaser C.O.D. covering all reasonable repair or replacement charges if the
product is returned prepaid to DesignTech International, Inc., 7955 Cameron Brown Court, Springfield,
VIRGINIA 22153, USA after the two year warranty period has expired.
Please return this warranty registration card within ten (10) days of purchase.
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carrier and not with DesignTech International, Inc.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.
Cameron Brown Court, Springfield, Virginia 22153 USA within ten (10) days after date of purchase.
This warranty is void if the product or has been damaged or tampered with or if the product or any such
parts have been opened. In all cases of damage during shipment, a claim must be filed with the shipping
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
disclaimer regarding incidental or consequential damages may not apply to you.
Please complete the warranty registration card below and mail to: DesignTech International, Inc., 7955
ASSUME FOR DESIGNTECH INTERNATIONAL, INC. ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SALE AND USE OF THE PRODUCT. DesignTech International, Inc.
and agents and distributors will bear no liability whatsoever for incidental or consequential damages or
charges of any kind.
This warranty shall constitute the sole liability of DesignTech International, Inc. concerning the product.
DesignTech International, Inc. expressly disclaims all other warranties INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NO PERSON, FIRM , OR CORPORATION IS AUTHORIZED TO
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DesignTech International, Inc. Warrants to the original consumer/purchaser that this product shall be
free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use and circumstances for a period of
(2) years from the date of original purchase for use. When the original consumer/purchaser returns the
product to DesignTech International Inc., 7955 Cameron Brown Court, Springfield, Virginia 22153,
USA within the warranty period, and if the product is defective DesignTech International, Inc. will at its
option repair or replace such.
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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These products can be purchased through your dealer or directly from DesignTech International, Inc.
Shipping and handling are included in the prices.
Tel: (703) 866-2000 or (800) 337-4468 www.designtech-intl.com
7955 Cameron Brown Ct. • Springfield, Virginia 22153 USA
PLEASE HAVE MODEL NUMBER AND DIAGNOSTIC CODES
READY BEFORE CALLING TECH SUPPORT
20611 4 Pin Shock Sensor $49.95
20405 Siren $49.95
20043 Bosch type 30 amp relay $ 9.95
20314 Long Range Cellular Style Antenna $59.85
30021 Garage Door Receiver Unit $49.95
26671 Extra 5 button transmitter $59.95
20059 Extra Lithium Transmitter Battery $ 7.95
Part No. Product Cost in US$
20402 Universal Alarm Bypass Module $39.95
(also goes by part no. 27402 or 29402)
Our Long Range Antenna doubles your range. Part #20314.
Control switch to the OFF position. Inform the mechanic.
you leave for work at the same time each morning you can use the Daily Start™ feature to automatically
start your car the next day. Here is how: Start your car with the transmitter as usual. When you enter the
vehicle and before you put the key in the ignition, put your foot on the brake to turn the AutoCommand
Daily Start
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Feature: This allows you to start the vehicle at the same time the next day. For example, if
brake at any time after programming disables this feature. Here is how to set this feature: Hold the Start
button down while the vehicle starts, runs, turns off and the lights begin to flash 5 times. Release the
transmitter button. You have set the Cold Start Option™.
off. Now within five seconds toggle the control switch off and on once while your foot is still on the
brake. The dash lights will flash once to signal the setting of this option. Your vehicle will now start
approximately 23 hours and 50 minutes later and run its normal cycle. You can still start the vehicle with
the key or via the transmitter anytime without cancelling out this option.
Safety Notices:
1. When taking your car in for any service or repairs, disable the remote starter by switching the
2. Never leave your keys in the Ignition when the vehicle is unattended.
3. Do not use this product in a closed garage to avoid excessive carbon monoxide build-up.
Available Accessories:
Universal Alarm Bypass Module allows remote car starter installation on newer vehicles with factory
anti-theft systems such as VATS, Passlock I, Passlock II, Saturn, and Securlock systems. DesignTech
also has vehicle-specific anti-theft bypass modules and door lock modules (please call 1-800-337-4468
for more information or see page 8 of the installation manual).
Extra transmitters for more than one user in the family. Up to four transmitters can be used with each
receiver in the vehicle.
Our Garage Door Receiver hooks into your existing garage door system and lets your transmitter open
your garage. Part #30021.
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minutes) if the temperature drops below 0
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Feature: This automatically starts and runs the car for the preset run time (10 or 15
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F or if the battery voltage drops below 11 volts. Tapping the
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