Firstech, LLC. CM4200 User Manual
By:
Master Install Guide
CM3 Series - CM4200 – CM1000A
FOR DISTRIBUTION TO AUTHORIZED
COMPUSTAR DEALERS ONLY
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04/27/06
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Install Checklist ..................................................................................Page 4
Remote Programming Procedure
1WAM4R, 1WFM4R, 1W900FM4R, 1WSSR......................Page 7
1WSS4R w/ 2WSSR...............................................................Page 7
1WFM6R ................................................................................Page 8
2WFMR-S, 2WAMR, 2WFMR, 2W900FMR .......................Page 8
2WSSR....................................................................................Page 8
Common Procedures
Antenna Mounting................................................................Page 13
Dip Switch and Jumper Settings...........................................Page 13
The Little Green Loop ..........................................................Page 14
Adjusting Siren Volume .......................................................Page 14
Adjusting Shock Sensor Sensitivity......................................Page 14
Programming Tach/Alternator Sensing ................................Page 14
Diagnosing Remote-Start Problems......................................Page 15
Control Modules
CM3000 ................................................................................Page 19
CM3300 ................................................................................Page 27
CM4200 ................................................................................Page 33
CM1000A .............................................................................Page 39
Option Programming
Four Button Remotes w/ Same Lock/Unlock Button...........Page 45
Four Button Remotes w/ Separate Lock/Unlock Buttons.....Page 45
R500A...................................................................................Page 46
1WFM6R ..............................................................................Page 47
Two-Way Remotes ...............................................................Page 47
CM3-Series Option Programmer..........................................Page 48
Resetting Options to Factory Defaults..................................Page 48
Option Menus........................................................................Page 51
Options Explained In Detail..................................................Page 55
Installation Assistance
FAQ / Trouble Shooting .......................................................Page 63
Common Diagrams...............................................................Page 65
Accessory Manuals...........................................................................Page 75
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Install Checklist
Please use this checklist to complete the installation of any CompuStar system. These
steps should be done in the order shown.
Prep/Install Module:
Begin preparing the system for installation by removing any wires you are not going to
be using, leave some of the wire in case you need to use it in the future. Then wire up any
relays, etc., and install the control module in the vehicle.
Code Remote:
Code the remote using the remote coding procedure shown in this manual. The remotes
do not come preprogrammed as a result of the modular design of the CompuStar lineup.
Program Tach:
Program tach by tapping the tach learn button located on the back of the control module.
Set Options:
Using the Option Programming section of this manual, set the options of the control
module.
Test:
Test the system by testing and adjusting the shock sensor, testing the remote start process,
and verifying all of the alarm triggers.
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Remote Programming Procedures
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Remote Programming Procedures
Because the CompuStar systems are modular in design (upgradeable), the remotes Do
Not come pre-programmed from the factory. Listed below are the procedures for
programming the CompuStar transmitters.
Programming for:
1WAM4R (all versions), 1WFM4R (all versions), 1W900FM4R (all versions),
and for programming the 1WSS4R as a standalone remote:
1. Insert the key into the ignition and turn the ignition ON then OFF five times.
2. The fifth time you turn the ignition on, the parking lights will flash once.
3. Tap the Top Left button on the transmitter once. The parking lights will again
flash once to confirm that the remote was coded.
4. After a few seconds, the parking lights will flash twice to signal the ending of
the remote programming mode.
If you have multiple remotes, you can program them all at once by coding the first
remote, then right after getting the confirmation flash, coding the second remote
(you will get another confirmation flash), and then coding the third remote.
Programming for:
1WSS4R, when using it in conjunction with the 2WSSR.
If you plan to use the 2WSSR and the 1WSS4R together, you must program them
at the same time.
1. Pull the positive side of the battery out of the 2WSSR, do not remove the whole
battery as you will need to quickly insert it again.
2. Insert the key into the ignition and turn the ignition ON then OFF five times.
3. The fifth time you turn the ignition on, the parking lights will flash once.
4. Quickly push the positive side of the battery back into the 2WSSR. The parking
lights will flash once to confirm that the remote was coded.
5. Immediately after, tap the Top Left button on the 1WSS4R once. The parking
lights will again flash once to confirm that the remote was coded.
6. After a few seconds, the parking lights will flash twice to signal the ending of
the remote programming mode. Do not press any buttons on either remote, the
2WSSR will still be in the process of synchronizing. As soon as the 2WSSR
chirps once or twice, you are finished and can use the remotes. This should
only take a few seconds.
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Programming for:
1WFM6R
1. Insert the key into the ignition and turn the ignition ON then OFF five times.
2. The fifth time you turn the ignition on, the parking lights will flash once.
3. Tap the Lock button on the transmitter once. The parking lights will again flash
once to confirm that the remote was coded.
4. After a few seconds, the parking lights will flash twice to signal the ending of
the remote programming mode.
If you have multiple remotes, you can program them all at once by coding the first
remote, then right after getting the confirmation flash, coding the second remote
(you will get another confirmation flash), and then coding the third remote.
Programming for:
2WFMR-S, 2WAMR, 2WFMR, and 2W900FMR
1. Insert the key into the ignition and turn the ignition ON then OFF five times.
2. The fifth time you turn the ignition on, the parking lights will flash once.
3. Tap the ( I ) button on the transmitter once. The parking lights will again flash
once to confirm that the remote was coded.
4. After a few seconds, the parking lights will flash twice to signal the ending of
the remote programming mode.
If you have multiple remotes, you can program them all at once by coding the first
remote, then right after getting the confirmation flash, coding the second remote
(you will get another confirmation flash), and then coding the third remote.
Programming for:
2WSSR
1. Pull the positive side of the battery out of the 2WSSR, do not remove the whole
battery as you will need to quickly insert it again.
2. Insert the key into the ignition and turn the ignition ON then OFF five times.
3. The fifth time you turn the ignition on, the parking lights will flash once.
4. Quickly push the positive side of the battery back into the 2WSSR. The parking
lights will flash once to confirm that the remote was coded.
5. After a few seconds, the parking lights will flash twice to signal the ending of
the remote programming mode. Do not press any buttons on the remote, the
2WSSR will still be in the process of synchronizing. As soon as the 2WSSR
chirps once or twice, you are finished and can use the remote. This should only
take a few seconds.
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You can only use 1 two-way remote at a time with each install. However, 1 oneway remote can be added to the system.
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Common Procedures
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Antenna Mounting
CompuStar antennas can, in general, be mounted with any orientation. Horizontal or
vertical, doesn’t really matter. Things to consider would be the routing of the antenna
cable, and mounting the antenna a few inches down from the roof and/or tint line. If the
antenna cable is pinched or crimped on its way to the antenna, the system may experience
problems such as; poor range, one-way communication on two-way models, or possibly
no response at all. Metal acts as a natural shield to radio frequency signals so mounting
the antenna close to the roof, or behind some kinds of tint that have metal content to
them, can cause poor performance.
Dipswitch and Jumper Settings
Dipswitch settings for:
CM3000, CM3200, CM3300, and CM4200
1. Dipswitch #1 will select the engine-sensing mode, tach or alternator. The ON
position is for tach sensing (Note: Factory default is tach sensing.) The OFF
position is for alternator sensing.
2. Dipswitch #2 will select the remote start run time. The OFF position will
provide a 15-minute run time for gas vehicles and a 25-minute run time for
diesel vehicles. The ON position will provide a 25-minute run time for gas
vehicles and a 45-minute run time for diesel vehicles.
Jumper settings for:
CM4200
1. Jumper #1- 2nd Ignition 12-volt (+) positive output to the blue wire on
connector 1.
2. Jumper #2- 2nd Accessory 12-volt (+) positive output to the blue wire on
connector 1.
3. Jumper #3- 2
connector 1.
nd
Starter 12-volt (+) positive output to the blue wire on
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The Little Green Loop
This wire is only present in international models. This jumper wire will determine the
transmission setting. If the jumper wire is not cut the control module will be set for
manual transmission mode. (Note: The factory default is manual transmission. If the
control module is installed in a manual transmission vehicle and the jumper is cut ALL
WARRANTY is void.) When the jumper wire is cut the control module will be set for
automatic transmission mode.
Adjusting Siren Volume
To increase the volume of the siren, cut the black loop of wire located on it. This will
increase the volume of the siren by 3 dB.
Adjusting Shock Sensor Sensitivity
To adjust the sensitivity of the shock sensor, turn the dial located on it. The higher the
number, the higher the sensitivity to impacts to the vehicle. Even a small adjustment to
the dial can make a big difference in the sensitivity. Most vehicles will use a sensitivity
setting below “4”.
Programming Tach / Alternator Sensing
Tach sensing:
When using tach mode on vehicle, the tach signal must be learned to the control
module before vehicle will remote start.
Tach sensing procedure
(To test for tach sensing set digital multi-meter for AC voltage.)
1. Start the vehicle with the key. Allow time for the engine to idle down.
2. At idle the tach wire will test between 1 to 4-volts AC. As the R.P.M.’s
increase the voltage on the meter will increase.
3. While vehicle is at idle, tap the tach learn button. The parking lights will
flash once and siren will chirp once to confirm the control module accepted
the tach signal. If the parking lights flash three times and the siren chirps
three times this is confirmation that the control module did not accept the
tach signal. After two seconds the number of parking light flashes will
indicate the cause of the error.
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Error Number
(# of times parking lights flash)
1 Dipswitch #1 is on alternator sensing.
2 Key is in the off position.
3
Tach Learning Error Diagnosis
No signal, or the signal is not fast
enough. Find a different wire
Alternator sensing:
This is not voltage sensing. To use alternator sensing the engine sense input,
(yellow/black) must be connected to the stator wire on the alternator. This will be
a small gauge wire.
Alternator sensing procedure
(To test for alternator sensing set digital multi-meter for DC voltage. Alternator is
pre-programmed in the control module and does not require programming. )
1. The stator wire will rest at 0-volts DC while the vehicle is off.
2. Turn the ignition to the run position with the key. The stator wire will test
between 4 to 6-volts DC.
Start the vehicle with the key. While the vehicle is running at idle the stator wire
will test between 12 to 14-volts DC.
Diagnosing Remote Start Problems
If there is a problem auto-starting the vehicle, you will hear three chirps or see three
parking light flashes when you attempt to auto-start it. Wait for 2 seconds and the cause
for the error will be indicated by the number of times the parking lights flash.
Error Number
(# of times parking lights flash)
1 Engine On
2 Key On
3 Door Open
4 Trunk Open
5 Brake On
6 Hood Open
7
(Manual Transmission Only)
Error Reason
Reservation Off
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Control Modules
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CM3000 Wiring Diagram
1 Red 2 Gr/Wht 1: ( + ) 12v Constant 2: ( + ) Parking Light
3 Red/Wht 4 White 3: ( + ) 12v Constant 4: ( + ) Accessory
5 Violet 6 Yellow 5: ( - ) When Armed 6: ( + ) Starter
1 Gr/Wht ( - ) Parking Lt. Output 250 mA
2 Black ( - ) Status Out (GWR) 250 mA
3 Green ( - ) Ignition Output 250 mA
Cut = Auto 4 Wht/Blk ( - ) Accessory Output 250 mA
Uncut = Manual
1 Lt. Blue ( - ) E-Brake Input
OFF / ON 2 Gray/Bk ( - ) Hood Input
Altenator / Tach DIP 1 3 Lt. Blue/Wh ( + ) Brake Input
15 (25) / 25 (45) DIP 2
Gas (Diesel) 5 Red/Wht ( - ) Door Input
6 Red ( + ) Door Input
7 Brown/Blk ( - ) Glow Plug Input
Tach Switch SW
1 None
Antenna
1 Orange ( - ) Rearm Output 250 mA
Temp Sensor
5 White ( - ) Horn Output 250 mA
Remote Paging
System
1 Black LED ( - )
Optional Sensor
Input
1 Black ( - )
2 White 2nd Stage Shock
3 Red ( + )
Jumper
DIP
CN12
4 ( - ) 2 Violet/Wht ( - ) Trunk Release Output 250 mA
3 ( + ) 3 Orange/Blk ( - ) 2nd Unlock Output 250 mA
2 Tx 4 Blue ( - ) Unlock Output 250 mA
1 Rx
3 ( - ) 2 Orange/Wht ( - ) Disarm Output 250 mA
2 Temp 3 Violet ( - ) Dome Light Supervision 250 mA
1 ( + )
4 LED 6 Yellow ( - ) Auxiliary 1 Output 250 mA
3 ( + ) 7 Yellow/Wht ( - ) Auxiliary 2 Output 250 mA
2 Knock
1 ( - )
2 2nd
1 1st
CN11
CN10
CN9
CN8
CN1
7 Gr/Red 8 Black 7: ( + ) Ignition 8: ( - ) Ground
CN2
4 Violet/Blk ( - ) Trunk Input
CN3
8 Brown/Wht ( + ) Glow Plug Input
CN4
5 Blue/Blk ( - ) Lock Output 250 mA
4 Brown ( + ) Siren Output 250 mA
CN5
CN6
CN7
5 Red/Blk ( - ) Starter Output 250 mA
9 Yellow/Blk Tach / Altenator Input
6 None
8 None
2 Black/Wht LED ( + )
4 Yellow 1st Stage Shock
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CM-3000 WIRING DETAIL
CONNECTOR 1
Pin 1 Red- Constant 12-volt (+) positive power input for the control module. This wire
must be connected to a constant 12-volt (+) positive source. The proper wire will
test 12-volt (+) positive with the key in the off position, while key is in the on
position and during crank.
Pin 2 Green/White- Parking light (+) positive output. Connect this wire to the (+)
positive parking light wire generally at the parking light switch or behind the fuse
box. The proper wire will test 12-volts (+) positive when the parking light switch is
in the on position.
Pin 3 Red/White- Constant 12-volt (+) positive power input for the starter and accessory
on-board relays. This wire must be connected to a constant 12-volt (+) positive
source. The proper wire will test 12-volts (+) positive with the key in the off
position, while the key is in the on position and during crank
Pin 4 White- Accessory 12-volts (+) positive output. This wire must be connected to the
heater and A/C blower motor wire. The proper wire will test 0-volts with the key in
the off position, 12-volts (+) positive while key is in the on position, 0-volts while
cranking and back to 12-volts (+) positive with the key in the on position
.
Pin 5 Violet- 250mA (-) negative output when armed and remote started. This wire will
provide a (-) negative output when system is locked and armed and during remote
start for anti-grind. (Note: This wire can also be used to trigger after-market L.E.D.
kits and other after-market accessories. Output must be diode isolated when used to
trigger after-market accessories.)
Pin 6 Yellow- Starter 12-volt (+) positive output. This is pre-wired to pin 87a of the
starter interrupt relay. This wire will provide12-volts (+) positive to the vehicles
starter. The proper wire will test 0-volts with the key in the off position, 0-volts
while the key is in the on position and 12-volts (+) positive during crank. (Note:
The vehicle starter wire will need to be cut. The yellow wire from pin 87a on the
starter interrupt relay will go to the starter side of the vehicles starter wire. The
yellow/black wire from pin 30 of the starter interrupt relay will go to the key side of
the vehicles starter wire.)
Pin 7 Green and Red
vehicles ignition to power up all accessories and to trigger remote programming.
The proper wire will test 0-volts with the key in the off position, 12-volts (+)
positive while the key is in the on position and 12-volts (+) positive during crank.
(Note: Red wire is the ignition input for the pre-wired starter kill relay.)
–Ignition output and input. This wire must be connected to the
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Pin 8 Black- Ground (-) negative input. This wire will connect to chassis ground.
CONNECTOR 2
These outputs can be used to trigger the secondary external pre-wired relay on the main
ignition harness. (I.e.: 2
wire of the relay will give you a 2nd ignition (+) positive output on the blue wire of the
relay.
Pin 1 Green/White- Parking light 250mA (-) negative output. This is an optional output
that will provide a (-) negative output with parking light flash.
Pin 2 Black- Status 250mA (-) negative output. This is an optional output that will
provide a (-) negative output before the ignition is triggered, during remote start and
will shut down after ignition has shut down. (Note: This wire can be used to trigger
factory security interface modules)
Pin 3 Green- 2nd Ignition 250mA (-) negative output. This is an optional output that will
provide a (-) negative output while the ignition is triggered and during remote start.
Pin 4 White/Black- 2nd Accessory 250mA (-) negative output. This is an optional output
that will provide a (-) negative output while the accessory output is triggered.
Pin5 Red/Black- 2nd Starter 250mA (-) negative output. This is an optional output that
will provide a (-) negative output during crank only.
nd
ignition (-) negative output green wire connected to the violet
CONNECTOR 3
Pin 1 Light Blue- Parking brake (-) negative input. This input is required for manual
transmission reservation mode and to trigger the turbo-timer mode. The proper wire
will provide a (-) negative trigger only when parking brake is set. (Note: Turbo
mode is optional.)
Pin 2 Gray/Black- Hood-pin (-) negative input. This input is a safety shut down that will
prevent the vehicle from remote starting and shut down the engine when the hood is
opened. (Note: This wire will also trigger the alarm when the system is armed.)
Pin 3 Light Blue/White
down vehicle when remote started. The proper wire will test 12-volts (+) positive
only when the foot brake is pressed.
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- Brake 12-volts (+) positive input. This input is required to shut
Pin 4 Violet/Black- Trunk-pin (-) negative input. This is an optional input that will
monitor when the vehicles trunk is opened. (Note: This wire will also trigger the
alarm when the system is armed.)
Pin 5 Red/White- Door trigger (-) negative input. This wire monitors (-) negative trigger
door-pins. The proper wire will provide a (-) negative trigger only when the doors
are opened. (Note: This wire is required for manual transmission remote starts.)
Pin 6 Red
Pin 7 Brown/Black
Pin 8 Brown/White- Glow plug (+) positive input. This wire will delay the starter output
Pin 9 Yellow/Black- Engine sensing input. A tach input or alternator input is required for
- Door trigger (+) positive input. This wire monitors (+) positive trigger door-
pins. The proper wire will provide a (+) positive trigger only when the doors are
opened. (Note: This wire is required for manual transmission remote starts.)
- Glow plug (-) negative input. This wire will delay the starter output
to allow the glow plugs to warm up on diesel engine vehicles. The proper wire will
only provide a (-) negative trigger while the “Wait to Start” light is on.
to allow the glow plugs to warm up on diesel engine vehicles. The proper wire will
only provide a (+) positive trigger while the “Wait to Start” light is on.
the system to sense when the vehicle is running. (Note: Option selected by
dipswitch #1. On=Tach sensing. Off=Alternator sensing.)
CONNECTOR 4
Pin 1 Not used
Pin 2 Violet/White
(-) negative trigger pulse. (Note: Positive trigger trunk release will require a relay.
System will unlock doors and disarm alarm prior to trunk release.)
Pin 3 Orange/Black
output that will provide a (-) negative pulse output for driver’s priority door lock.
(Note: This feature will require additional relays and programming.)
Pin 4 Blue- Unlock 250mA (-) negative output. This wire will provide a (-) negative
pulse output during unlock and disarm. (Note: Positive and reverse polarity will
require additional relays.)
Pin 5 Blue/Black- Lock 250mA (-) negative output. This wire will provide a (-) negative
pulse output during lock and arm. (Note: Positive and reverse polarity will require
additional relays.
- Trunk release 250mA (-) negative output. This wire will provide a
- 2nd Unlock 250mA (-) negative output. This wire is an optional
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Pin 6 Not used.
CONNECTOR 5
Pin 1 Orange- Factory alarm re-arm 250mA (-) negative output. This is an optional
output that will provide a (-) negative pulse output during lock, after crank and after
ignition shut down.
Pin 2 Orange/White- Factory alarm disarm 250mA (-) negative output. This is an
optional output that will provide a (-) negative pulse output during unlock and
before ignition is turned on.
Pin 3 Violet- Dome light 250mA (-) negative output. This is an optional output that will
provide a 30 second (-) negative output after system is unlocked for dome-light
supervision.
Pin 4 Brown- Siren 12-volt (+) positive output. This wire will provide a 30 or 60 second
(+) positive output for the external siren. (Note: Factory default is 30 seconds.)
Pin 5 White- Horn honk 250mA (-) negative output. This is an optional output that will
provide a 30 or 60 second (-) negative pulse when the alarm is triggered or during
panic.
Pin 6 Yellow- Aux 1- 250mA (-) negative output. This is an optional output that will
provide a pulse, latch or a timed pulse output. (Note: Options programmer is
required to program a timed pulse output.)
Pin 7 Yellow/White- Aux 2- 250mA (-) negative output. This is an optional output that
will provide a pulse, latch or a timed pulse output. (Note: Options programmer is
required to program a timed pulse output.)
Pin 8 Not used.
CONNECTOR 6
(Pre-wired L.E.D.)
Pin 1 Black-L.E.D. - (-) negative output.
Pin 2 Black/White - 3-volt L.E.D. (+) positive output.
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CONNECTOR 7
(Pre-wired Shock Sensor)
Pin 1 Black
Pin 2 White-Shock sensor 2nd stage (-) negative input. (Instant trigger)
Pin 3 Red
Pin 4 Yellow
-Shock sensor (-) negative ground input.
-Shock sensor 12-volt (+) positive input.
-Shock sensor 1st stage (-) negative input. (Warn away)
CONNECTOR 8
(Optional add on sensors; i.e. proximity)
Pin 1 Gray/White- Optional sensor 1st stage (-) negative input. (Warn away)
Pin 2 Black/White-Optional sensor 2nd stage (-) negative input. (Instant trigger)
CONNECTOR 9
(Pre-wired Remote Paging Sensor or R.P.S.)
Pin 1 Black-R.P.S. sensor (-) negative ground input.
Pin 2 White-R.P.S. sensor (-) negative paging input.
Pin 3 Red
Pin 4 Yellow- R.P.S. sensor 9-volt (+) positive L.E.D. output
-R.P.S. sensor 12-volt (+) positive input.
CONNECTOR 10
(Optional Temperature sensor)
Pin 1 Gray-12-volt (+) positive output. This wire will provide 12-volt (+) positive to
temperature sensor.
Pin 2 Brown-Temp sensor (-) negative input. This wire will activate remote start when
provided a (-) negative input. (Note: If vehicle is remotely started, a (-) negative
input will turn the vehicle off.)
Pin 3 Black
-Temp sensor (-) negative ground output.
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