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WARNING
THIS UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED
TECHNICIAN
POLARSTART
PS-2600
REMOTE CONTROL CAR STARTER
FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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Please review the installation guide before
beginning the installation, particularly the wiring
diagram and the list of programming options.
Prior to installation please be sure that all hardware
components required to install the
PS-2600 are in the box.
This is a list of components included in the
PS-2600 kit:
• 1 - PS-2600 control unit
• 1 - Two button / 3 ch. remote transmitter
• 1 - 15 Pin harness (Main harness)
• 1 - 5 Pin 18 AWG harness (Secondary harness)
• 1 Antennae
• 1 Parts Bag (Hood switch, Valet switch,
connector, wires)
• User guide, Tech updates.
INSTALLATION POINTS TO REMEMBER
• When working on a vehicle always leave a
window open.
• Remove courtesy light fuse if possible to
prevent battery drain.
• Never Install control unit where it could
interfere with normal operation or obstruct
service technicians.
• Do not disconnect the battery on vehicles
equipped with air bags and anti-theft radios.
• Always use a grommet when running wires
into the engine compartment. Never run wires
through bare or sharp metal.
• Always solder and tape all connections.
• Never ground control unit to vehicle steering
column.
• Make sure that vehicles equipped with
automatic transmission do not start while in
any of the drive gears.(If it will start in gear
please install a manual transmission starter)
FEATURES
Dual 12 volt power lines.
12 volt parking light output.
2 Button / 3 channel transmitter.
Factory alarm control.
Gasoline or Diesel engine ready.
Positive and Negative door lock output.
Cold weather timer.
Negative trunk output.
Up to 600 feet range.
300 milliamp ground output (pulsed or
constant)
300 milliamp ground when armed output.
External trigger control (From external
receiver. eg.: alarm)
OPTIONS
• Remote keyless entry
• Remote Trunk release
• Engine kill
• Flashing LED
• Pager Ready
PROGRAMMABLE OPTIONS
• Door lock pulse duration ( 1 sec, 4 sec, or
two ¼ sec unlock pulse)
• Ignition controlled door locks
• Constant or pulsed Groundout when running
• Run time (5,15, or 4)
• Crank duration (6,8, or 12 sec)
• Child proof operation
• Gas or Diesel engine mode
TRANSMITTER CODE LEARNING
PS-2600 transmitters do not come
preprogrammed. They must be “CODE
LEARNED” at the time of installation. The unit
will hold up to 4 transmitter codes in memory.
To program a new transmitter you must do the
following:
1. Raise the hood
2. Turn OFF underdash valet switch
3. Turn key to IGNITION position
4. Turn valet switch ON (parking lights will
turn on for 5 sec.)
5. Press either button on transmitter within 5
seconds of step 4. (lights will flash 5 times
fast, and 2 times slow)
6. Turn ignition off and close the hood.
TRANSMITTER FUNCTION
Once programmed, the transmitter will now be
operational. (only with hood closed)
The transmitter is equipped with 3 channels,
They are as follows:
1. Button 1 - controls door locks and engine
kill option.
2. Button 2 - controls remote starter and cold
weather timer.
3. Button 3 - controls trunk release option.
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TACH ADJUSTMENTS
The PS-2600 has two methods of fine tuning the
tach signal that is generated from the vehicle, the
first MANUAL TACH SEARCH AND SETTING,
and the second being AUTOMATIC TACH
SEARCH AND SETTING. Either method can be
used however an automatic search is
recommended. A tach adjustment procedure
should be done every time a new unit is
installed. This is because the tach signal from
some vehicles can sometimes be to high or to low,
thus causing failed starts under different
temperatures.
The procedures for tach adjustment are as follows:
1. Hold hood switch down for 6 seconds
2. Release pinswitch (parking lights should come
on)
3. With parking lights on, immediately push and
release pinswitch again.
4. Parking lights will stay on for 20 sec. (if not
repeat from step 1)
5. Press button 1 and 2 of remote transmitter at
the same time. (lights will flash 1 to 7 times)
6. Start the vehicle using the key.
7. If light stay on, then you have selected an
incorrect tach wire. (relocate tach wire and
start from step 1) If lights go off then proceed
to the next step.
8. Allow vehicle to reach regular engine idle
speed, then press and release brakes. (parking
lights will flash appropriate setting, from 1 to 7
flashes)
9. Press buttons 1 and 2 of remote transmitter, to
save setting. (Parking lights will flash one long
flash)
This feature should only be done by advanced
users. Who feel they would like to fine tune the
setting once an automatic search is done.
MANUAL TACH SEARCH AND SETTING
1. Hold hood switch down for 6 seconds
2. Release pinswitch (parking lights should come
on)
3. With parking lights on, immediately push and
release pinswitch again.
4. Parking lights will stay on for 20 sec. (if not
repeat from step 1)
5. Press button 1 and 2 of remote transmitter at
the same time (lights will flash 1 to 7 times)
6. Now you can increase or decrease the tach
setting, depending on your needs.
7. Button 1 will Decrease the setting, and
button 2 will Increase the setting.
8. After proper setting has been reached, push
Transmitter button 1 and 2 to save setting.
(parking lights should flash once long)
CUSTOM PROGRAMMING OPTIONS
The PS-2600 is equipped with 2 custom
programming menus, that allow the user to
custom fit the PS-2600 according to the
installation requirements.
These options are designed to help make
interfacing with all vehicles possible.
To get into custom programming mode you
must do the following:
1. Hold pinswitch down for 6 sec.
2. Release pinswitch (parking lights will come
on)
3. Immediately push and release pinswitch
once again. (parking lights will stay on for
20 sec.)
4. Press and hold brakes, and simultaneously
press 1 or 2 on remote transmitter. (Button 1
for mode one, and Button 2 for mode two)
(lights will flash once for mode 1 and twice
for mode 2)
After you have entered into one of the two
programming menus you can release the brake
pedal. The unit will stay in programming mode
until the hood pinswitch is pressed or the valet
switch has been turned off. (so take your time to
make the proper selection)
The menu will automatically start you at
function one, once you choose from one of the
three Options, you will automatically jump to the
next function.
To select one of the three options press the
appropriate transmitter button. (see below)
1. Button 1 = Option 1
2. Button 2 = Option 2
3. Button 1 + 2 = Option 3
Once an option has been selected the parking
lights will flash 1,2 or 3 times. (Depending on
option selected)
THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF CUSTOM
PROGRAMMING OPTIONS, (starting with
mode one)
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MODE 1
*INDICATES DEFAULT SETTING
FUNCTION 1
OPTION 1* Ignition Lock ON
OPTION 2 Ignition Lock OFF
OPTION 3 Ignition Lock ON and locks in
toggle mode.
FUNCTION 2
OPTION 1* Constant “GROUNDOUT”
OPTION 2 Pulsed “GROUNDOUT”(1 sec)
OPTION 3 Constant “GROUNDOUT” with
disarm pulse on defrost line (pin
# 15)
FUNCTION 3
OPTION 1* .75 seconds door lock / unlock
pulses.
OPTION 2 4 seconds door lock / unlock
pulses.
OPTION 3 1 seconds lock pulse & 2 – ¼ sec.
Unlock pulses.
FUNCTION 4
OPTION 1* Trunk release on channel 3 ( will
not receive signal while ignition
is “ON”)
OPTION 2 Garage door transmitter control
(will receive signal with Ignition
“ON”)
OPTION 3 Channel 3 used for activation /
deactivation of cold weather
mode.
FUNCTION 5
OPTION 1* External trigger disabled
OPTION 2 External trigger enabled
OPTION 3 Child proof Operation
(Transmitter button must be
pressed for 4 seconds)
MODE 2
* INDICATES DEFAULT SETTING
FUNCTION 1
OPTION 1 5 minutes run time
OPTION 2* 15 minutes run time
OPTION 3 25 minutes run time
FUNCTION 2
OPTION 1 2 start attempts
OPTION 2* 3 start attempts
OPTION 3 4 start attempts
FUNCTION 3
OPTION 1 6 seconds crank time
OPTION 2* 8 seconds crank time
OPTION 3 12 seconds crank time
FUNCTION 4
OPTION 1 gasoline engines & enable idle
mode
OPTION 2* gasoline engines
OPTION 3 diesel engines & enable idle
mode.
VACUUM MODE
The PS-2600 can operate in vacuum mode as
Well as tach mode. Although Vacuum mode
requires an optional normally closed vacuum
switch.
In order for the PS-2600 to work in vacuum
mode you must first set the tach signal to a
setting of 8 flashes. (see manual tach
adjustment)
The vacuum switch has two contacts, one contact
must connect to the tach input of the PS-2600,
and the other contact must be connected to +12v.
TACH WATCH LOCKOUT
Tach Watch lockout is a safety feature built into
the remote starter to protect the vehicle’s starter
motor. If during remote start the vehicle’s engine
ever cranks the entire programmed crank time
without detecting any tach pulses during the first
crank cycle then the unit will go into tach watch
lockout. The diagnostics for this is 3 quick
parking light flashes when trying to remote start
the vehicle.
If your module is in Tach Watch Lockout it is
indicating that a problem exists with the tach
signal it is receiving. Verify that the tach wire
from the vehicle to the remote starter is properly
connected to a good tach signal.
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To remove the unit from Tach Watch Lockout you
must do the following:
1. Close the hood
2. Disable starter kill (if installed)
3. Start the engine using the key.
4. Let it run for 25 seconds then shut it off.
5. The module should now be out of Tach Watch
Lockout
If module is still in Tach Watch Lockout move tach
wire to another source and perform an automatic
Tach Setting. Then repeat steps 1 to 5.
IDLE MODE
When programmed this option allows the user to
engage the remote starter to take over the vehicle
while it is already running. This option will keep
the vehicle running for the programmed run time or
until shut down by remote control.
To activate cold weather mode you must do the
following:
1. Select Mode 2, Function 4, Option 1 for
gasoline engines.
2. With vehicle running press either button on
transmitter until parking light come on.
3. remove key and exit vehicle.
4. Vehicle will stay running for it’s entire
programmed run time.
DIESEL ENGINES
With the increase in the Diesel Engine population
the PS-2600, has become very adaptable to Diesel
engines. We have equipped the PS-2600 with a
dedicated “GLOW PLUG” input (pin #4)
This Positive input will allow the user to connect
the “Positive When On” side of the Glow Plug
light, directly. However when this input is used a
protection diode must be installed on the brake
input. (see diagram)
Note that Diesel mode must be programmed for
this to work.
PS-2600
Glow-
Plug
Light
Brake
Switch
POSSIBLE DIESEL INSTALLATION
PROBLEMS
Diesel installation can sometimes prove to be
more difficult, or time consuming because of the
following possible problems faced when
installing to diesel:
• No Tach source
• Glow-Plug light signal is negative
• Vehicle cranks, tries to start but fails 3
times.
• Vehicle starts and stalls after a few seconds,
parking lights flash 4 times.
SOME POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS TO THESE
PROBLEMS
• A tach generator (TG-100) is available
through your distributor. This unit will
generate a good Tach signal, using the
vehicle’s alternator.
• Use relay to invert polarity from glow-plug
light.
• On some vehicles Alternator tach signals
can sometimes be too high, this can cause
the vehicle not to start. A “TACH
DIVIDER” can be purchased through your
distributor, to solve the problem.
• If the vehicle starts and stalls, and gives 4
flashes of the parking lights, this could
indicate, diode not installed (see diagram) or
Diesel mode not programmed.
RESSETING THE MODULE
The PS-2600 is equipped with a reset function
that allows the user to erase any transmitter code
or programmed options. Upon reset the module
will return to factory default. And transmitter
will have to be learned.
To reset the module you must do the following:
1. Turn the valet switch “OFF”
2. Ground the “EXTERNAL TRIGGER” pin
3. Turn the Ignition “ON”
4. Raise hood
5. Press and hold brakes
6. Turn valet switch “ON”
7. Lights should flash 8 times quickly
8. Press transmitter button within 5 sec. To
program transmitter.
* See Custom Programming options for default
settings.
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