Polarstart PS-5500 SH, PS-5503 SH, PS-5504 SH, PS-5505 SH, PS-5514 SH Installation Manual

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POLARSTART

PS-5500/5503/5504/5505/5514 SH

transmission remote starter & full-featured

alarm system

INSTALLATION GUIDE

Table of Contents

Table of Contents..………..……………..….1

What’s included……………………….…….2

Install points to remember…………………2

Features………………………………….….2

Options……………………………………....2

Programmable Features…….……………...2

Programming Transmitter……...………….3

Multi-Car Operation..………………. .. .….3

Remote starter & alarm Valet Mode.…….. 3

Enabling/Disabling Alarm Valet Mode…...3

Enabling Starter Valet Mode………………3

Disabling Starter Valet Mode………..…….3

NOTICE:

DUE TO THE POTENTIAL FOR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ELECTRICAL DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE OR TO THE UNIT THAT HAS CAUSED VEHICLE DAMAGE DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE PRODUCT. THIS UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED BY AN AUTHORIZED POLARSTART TRAINED TECHNICIAN USING ALL SAFETY DEVICES SUPPLIED. Please review the installation guide carefully before any work begins.

WARNING

THIS UNIT IS FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ONLY, BEFORE INSTALLING THE UNIT TEST THAT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START IF THE GEAR SELECT LEVER IS IN A DRIVE POSITION. IF IT STARTS IN GEAR, INSTALL A MANUAL TRANSMISSION CAR STARTER.

Tach Adjustment……….………………….…..4

Manual Tach adjustment……….…….………4

Custom Programming Options…..….…….…4

Tach watch Lockout……………………..……5

Idle Mode………………………………….…..6

Diesel Engine.…………………….…………...6

Module Reset…………..……………….……..6

Programmable 5

Parking lights Flash Diagnostics……………...7

Harness Description……………………….….7

Harness Description (Cont)…..…..….……….8

Wiring Schematic………….…..…….….……..9

relay……………………….6

Rev: 2.10 La – Dec/05/01 Manufactured in Canada by POLARSTART

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Please review the installation guide before beginning the installation, particularly the wiring diagram and the list of programming options.

Prior to installation please be sure that all hardware components required to install the system are in the box.

The following is a list of components included in the Kit:

• 1 – Control unit

• 2 – Transmitters (Depends on model)

• Plug-in shock dual zone shock sensor

• Plug-in ultra bright L.E.D

• Plug-in Valet switch

• High power 120db, 6 tone siren

• 1 - 5 Pin 14 AWG harness (Ignition harness)

• 1 - 7 Pin 18 AWG harness (Main harness)

• 1 - 11 Pin harness (Accessories)

• 1 Antenna (Link cable only with SH)

• 1 Parts Bag (Hood switch, connector, wires,

warning label)

• User guide, tech bulletins.

NOTICE:

THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

INSTALLATION POINTS TO REMEMBER

• When working on a vehicle always leave a window open.

• Remove courtesy light fuse if possible to prevent battery drain.

• Never Install control unit where it could interfere with normal operation or obstruct service technicians.

• Do not disconnect the battery on vehicles equipped with air bags and anti-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

• High current selectable second Ignition / accessories / starter output

• Smart-logic records last alarm state on power up.

• Programmable factory horn / siren output

• 5 zone protection

• Smart-arm feature (system can arm virtually

any factory alarm!)

• Plug-in dual zone shock sensor

• Ultra bright plug-in L.E.D.

• 120db, small 6 tone siren

• Selectable passive or active starter kill output

• Secure Lock

• Silent arm/disarm capable by remote.

• Siren panic mute, without disarming.

• Dedicated arm / disarm outputs

• Auto zone 3 disarms with trunk release.

• Electronic ultra secure Valet switch

• Diagnostics via Parking lights

• 12 volt Parking lights output

• Negative door lock outputs

• Ignition controlled door locks

• Anti-grind feature

• Negative trunk release output

• Code learning transmitter

• User controlled cold weather timer

• Adjustable tach search and setting

• Long range receiver (up to 1500 feet range.

SH model only)

• LIMITED LIFE WARRANTY

OPTIONS

• Remote keyless entry

• Remote Trunk release

• Starter kill

• OEM Horn control

• Super-Heterodyne antenna

• Multi-Car operation

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES

• Door lock pulse duration (3/4 sec, 3 3/4 sec,

or two ¼ sec unlock pulses).

• Programmable passive or active arming

• Silent Arming/disarming chirp control

• Programmable run time (4,15 or 25 minutes)

• Programmable crank attempts

• Programmable crank duration

• Programmable cold weather operation

• Ignition controlled door locks.

• Constant or pulsed Groundout when running.

• Maximum crank duration (6, 8, or 12

seconds).

• Gasoline or Diesel engine operation.

PROGRAMMING TRANSMITTERS

To use the transmitter with your alarm/starter system, you must first have the system learn the transmitter's code. The system can learn a total of 4 transmitters. If more than 4 transmitters are programmed, the oldest codes will be replaced. (The same transmitter can be coded 4 times to lock out all other transmitters.)

NOTE: In order to program a new transmitter code, Alarm Valet Mode must be disabled. Also, when programming the transmitter, make sure that no other transmitter is in use or the alarm/starter unit may learn it. Start with the Valet switch in OFF position.

1. Make sure that the Alarm Valet Mode is disabled.

2. Turn the Ignition switch to ON.

3. Open the Hood.

4. Turn the Valet switch ON, OFF, ON.

5. The Parking lights will come ON. You have up to 5 seconds to press Lock button on the transmitter to be added to the unit, if the operation is successful, the alarm/starter unit will flash the Parking lights 5 times quickly.

*Another transmitter can be programmed at this

point by flipping the Valet OFF then back ON, and press a button on the transmitter to be learned. (System can hold 4 transmitters in

memory.)

NOTE: That the Alarm Valet Mode is enabled at

the end of this procedure. You should disable it to return to normal operation.

MULTI CAR OPERATION (Only available on 5503/5504/5505)

*To program transmitter to second vehicle for multi-car operation, you must press on the transmitters Trunk button in step 5 of transmitter code learning.

The PS-5503/5504/5505/5514 systems feature multi-car operation. This allows the owner of two Polarstart systems in two of his/her vehicles to control both systems with one transmitter. (Both vehicles must be equipped with an PS-5503/5504/5505/5514. The remote transmitter of the primary vehicle can control the starter disable system, the door locks and the remote car starter operation of the second vehicle. The remote transmitter of the second vehicle can also operate the primary vehicle.

REMOTE STARTER & ALARM VALET MODES

The alarm/starter unit can be placed in Remote Starter Valet Mode to disable the capability of starting the engine by remote while maintaining

the alarm and door locking & unlocking functions. This is recommended if the vehicle is to be parked in a garage or if the vehicle needs to be serviced. The alarm/starter unit can also be switched to Alarm Valet Mode to stop an alarm condition or to disable the alarm functions and the anti-theft starter kill feature. While in the Alarm Valet Mode, the remote starting capability, the panic mode and door locking/unlocking functions are still operational.

NOTE: Enabling Alarm Valet Mode is required if you want to stop the initial alarm condition that occurs when powering-up the system.

ENABLING ALARM VALET MODE

1. Make sure the Ignition key is in the OFF position.

2. Set the Valet switch to OFF.

3. Turn Ignition ON and wait for 2 sec.

4. Set the Valet switch to ON. At this point the LED turns and stays ON to indicate that the Alarm Valet Mode is enabled.

5. Set the Valet switch and Ignition OFF.

DISABLING ALARM VALET MODE

1. Make sure the Ignition key is in the OFF position.

2. Set the alarm Valet switch to ON.

3. Turn Ignition ON and wait for 2 sec.

4. Set the alarm Valet switch to OFF. At this point the LED turns and stays OFF to indicate that the Alarm Valet Mode is disabled.

5. Turn Ignition OFF.

ENABLING STARTER VALET MODE

1. Make sure you did set the alarm Valet mode, as you require.

2. Set the Valet switch ON*.

* ON = No Start

DISABLING STARTER VALET MODE

1. Make sure you did set the alarm Valet mode, as you require

2. Set the Valet switch OFF*.

The remote starter is now in normal operation. * OFF = Starter works

TACH ADJUSTMENTS

Polarstart systems have two methods of fine-tuning the tach signal that is generated from the vehicle. The first method is manual tach searching and setting, and the second is automatic tach searching and setting. Either method can be used, however an automatic search is recommended. Tach

adjustment procedures should be done every time a new unit is installed. This is because the

tach signal from some Ignition systems can sometimes be too high or too low, thus causing failed starts under different temperatures.

The procedures for tach adjustment are as follows:

1. Hold pin switch (Hood switch) down for 4 seconds.

2. Release pinswitch (Parking lights should come ON)

3. With Parking lights ON, immediately push and release pinswitch again.

4. Parking lights will stay ON for up to 20 seconds. (If not repeat from step 1)

5. With Parking lights ON press Trunk button of remote transmitter. (Parking lights will flash 1 to 7 times)

6. Start the vehicle using the key.

7. If Parking lights stays ON, you have selected an incorrect tach wire. (Relocate tach wire and start from step 1) If Parking lights goes 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 Trunk button of remote transmitter, to save setting. (Parking lights will flash one long flash)

NOTE: A manual adjustment should only be done if the auto setting is not completing the crank cycle properly in cold weather.

MANUAL TACH SEARCH AND SETTING

1. Hold Hood switch down for 4 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 Trunk button of remote transmitter. (Parking 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 Trunk button to save setting. (Parking lights should flash once long)

CUSTOM PROGRAMMING OPTIONS

Polarstart systems are equipped with 2 custom programming menus that allow the user to custom fit the system according to the installation requirements. These options are designed to help make interfacing with all vehicles possible.

To get into custom programming mode you must do the following:

1. Hold pinswitch down for 4 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 press LOCK button or START button on remote transmitter. (LOCK button for mode one, and START button for mode two) (Parking 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. LOCK = Option 1

2. START = Option 2

3. TRUNK = Option 3

Once an option has been selected the Parking lights will flash 1,2 or 3 times. (Depending on

option selected)

MODE 1

FUNCTION 1: Ignition Lock

• OPTION 1* Ignition Lock Enabled

• OPTION 2 Ignition Lock Disabled

• OPTION 3 Ignition Lock Disabled

&Secure Lock Enabled

Note: Secure lock adds a lock pulse 4 seconds

after the module starts the engine and also 4 seconds after it stops the engine.

Function 2: Idle Mode

• OPTION 1* Idle Mode Disabled

• OPTION 2 Idle Mode Enabled

Function 3: Arming/disarming Chirp

• OPTION 1* Chirp Enabled

• OPTION 2 Chirp Disabled

Function 4: Passive/Active Arming

• OPTION 1* Passive Arming

• OPTION 2 Active Arming

Function 5: Door Lock Pulse Time

• OPTION1* ¾second Lock/Unlock Pulse

• OPTION 2 3 ¾ second. Lock/Unlock pulses

• OPTION 3 3/4second Lock pulse,

and two 1/4second Unlock pulses

Function 6: Siren / OEM Horn Mode

• OPTION 1* Siren Mode Enabled

• OPTION 2 Siren Mode Enabled

• OPTION 3 OEM Horn Mode

NOTE: This unit offers OEM horn control that can be used to control the factory horn. The output from the module is +12 volts and most vehicles use a negative system. Therefore a relay is required to convert the output to a positive.

MODE 2

Function 1: Engine Run Time

• OPTION 1 4 minutes

• OPTION 2* 15 minutes

• OPTION 3 25 minutes

Function 2: Crank Cycles

• OPTION 1 2 max.

• OPTION 2* 3 max.

• OPTION 3 4 max.

Function 3: Crank Time

• OPTION 1 6 seconds max.

• OPTION 2* 8 seconds max.

• OPTION 3 12 seconds max.

Function 4: External Trigger

• OPTION 1 Disabled

• OPTION 2* Disabled

• OPTION 3 Enabled

Function 5: Engine Type

• OPTION 1 Gasoline Engine

• OPTION 2* Gasoline Engine

• OPTION 3 Diesel Engine

* = Factory Default

TACH WATCH LOCKOUT

Tach Watch lockout is a safety feature built into the remote starter to protect the vehicle’s starter motor. If, during remote start, the vehicle’s engine ever cranks the entire programmed crank time without detecting any Tach pulses during the first crank cycle, the unit will go into Tach watch lockout. The diagnostics for this is 3 quick Parking lights flashes when trying to remote start the vehicle. If your module is in Tach Watch Lockout it is indicating that a problem exists with the Tach signal it is receiving. Verify that the Tach wire from the remote starter is properly connected to a good Tach signal in the vehicle.

To remove the unit from Tach Watch Lockout you must do the following:

1. Close the Hood.

2. Disable starter kill. (If installed)

3. Start the engine using the key.

4. Let it run for at least 25 seconds, then shut it OFF.

5. The module should now be out of Tach Watch Lockout.

If module is still in Tach Watch Lockout move Tach wire to a better Tach source and perform an Automatic Tach Setting. Then repeat steps 1 to 5.

IDLE MODE

When programmed this option allows the user to engage the system to take over the vehicle while it is already running. This option will keep the vehicle running for the programmed run time or until shut down by remote control. To activate Idle Mode you must do the following:

1. Select Mode 1, Function 2, and Option 2 for gasoline engines.

2. With vehicle running press either button on the transmitter until the Parking lights come ON.

3. Remove the key and exit the vehicle.

4. Vehicle will stay running for the entire programmed run time.

DIESEL ENGINES

All systems are equipped with a dedicated “GLOW PLUG” input (Pin #4). This input must be wired to the “Wait to Start” lights in the vehicle and must receive 12 volts for as long as the lights are ON. When this input is used a protection diode must be installed on the brake input. Note: Diesel mode must be programmed for this to work.

RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULT

The reset feature is used to reset the unit to its original settings, and erase all transmitters from memory. It is recommended that a reset be done if the unit is being re-installed into another car, or if the user has lost the transmitter and a new one is being programmed. NOTE: It is not required that a reset be done if a new unit is being installed, all systems are reset to default before they are shipped. After the unit has been reset the following default options will be activated.

MODE 1 DEFAULTS

- Ignition lock enabled

- Arming/disarming chirp enabled

- Passive arming

- A single 3/4-second-door lock/unlock pulse

MODE 2 DEFAULTS

- 15 minutes run time

- 3 crank cycles

- 8 seconds crank time

- Gasoline engine

o reset the unit, follow the steps below:

1. Make sure the Alarm Valet Mode and Starter Valet Mode are disabled. The LED

should be OFF.

2. Open a door.

3. Raise the Hood.

4. Turn the Ignition switch to ON.

5. Press and Hold the brakes.

5. Move the Alarm Valet Switch ON, OFF, ON, OFF, ON, OFF, ON, OFF, (The switch must go to ground = ON at least 4 times).

6. Lights flash 8 times to confirm reset.

*If Valet was left ON in step 4, the unit goes in to a state where you can program new transmitters for up to 5 seconds by pressing one of the buttons within 5 seconds. (Parking lights flash 4 times to confirm a transmitter has been learned.)

PROGRAMMABLE 5th RELAY

The 5500 series car starters are equipped with a high current, programmable 5 can be used to power a second Ignition, accessory, or crank wire. The programming is very simple, the unit uses a series of 3 jumpers, each jumper represents a function, in order to activate any one of the three possible 2 (supplied) on one of the three pins and simply connect the 14awg wire to the vehicles second Ign/Acc/Crank wire. NOTE: ONLY ONE OF THE THREE JUMPERS CAN BE USED AT ONE TIME.

outputs, you must place the jumper

relay onboard that

DIAGNOSTICS - PARKING LIGHTS FLASH RATE

FLASHES RATE DESCRIPTION

1 Quick

2 Quick Alarm disarmed and doors unlocked. 3 Quick Entering Cold Weather Mode or Tach watch lockout. 4 Quick +12 volts where detected on the brake line and canceled cranking 5 Quick New transmitter learned 6 Quick A remote start attempt was made with a tach or a vacuum signal detected 8 Quick Unit Reset: Occurs when the unit is reset to factory default

10 Quick The Hood line went to ground during crank or run time

ON 4 sec.

ON 5 sec. The end stage of the procedure to program transmitters.

ON 20 sec.

ERRATIC -

CONSTANT

FLASHES

Up to 60

sec.

Alarm system armed and doors locked or end of run time or run time canceled or trunk open or canceled cold weather or cannot start after maximum attempts of tries

The Hood opened and the Hood switch line went to ground. This is step one of the programming modes.

If the Hood switch is flashed (ground, open, ground), the unit went into step 1 of the programming cycle and no transmitter activity was detected for 20 seconds. If the unit flashes erratically (1 to 3 flashes, followed by a pause, then more flashes), it is in playback mode. This occurs when the Hood switch line is flashed twice (ground, open, ground, open, ground). The unit is in an alarm condition either created by an intrusion, by the panic mode or when the unit is powered-up.

HARNESS DESCRIPTION

HARNESS DESCRIPTION (7-PIN)

1 Black (Ground) 18 AWG

COLOR SIZE

Violet

(TACH or

Vacuum)

Grey

(Hood)

White

(Ground out)

Orange

(Brake)

N/A

Yellow

(Parking lights)

18 AWG

Good solid ground, usually on the metal frame of the vehicle Negative (-) side of coil or tach wire of electronic distributor. If the vacuum mode is used instead, connect one side of a normally closed vacuum switch to this wire and the other side to +12V side protected by the fuse. Hood switch connector. The body of the Hood switch should be grounded to the vehicle via the mounting bracket. Can be used for V.A.T.S., Ignition sense disable. Sends a ground signal. Side of brake switch which has +12V when break pedal is pressed. (Ignition may have to be ON, depending on the vehicle).

Parking lights or switch wire that has +12V When

Parking lights are ON

CONNECT TO

HARNESS DESCRIPTION (11 PIN)

10 Blue (Trunk) 18 AWG

16 Red (Siren) 18 AWG

HARNESS DESCRIPTION (5-PIN)

PIN # COLOR SIZE CONNECT TO

A RED (Battery) 14 AWG +12 volt BATTERY input.

E RED (Battery) 14 AWG +12 volt BATTERY input.

(+ Door sense)

(+ Glow-Plug light

White/Green (-)

Blue/Black (-)

External Trigger

White/Brown (-)

RE-ARM output

Brown (Lock)

Green

(Unlock)

White

(Starter Kill)

White/Black

(- Door sense)

Orange/Black

Yellow

input)

DISARM

input

YELLOW

(IGNITION)

VIOLET

(STARTER)

ORANGE

(Accessories)

18 AWG

14 AWG

On cars with Negative Trigger door lock systems, this wire can be attached directly to the wire that unlocks the doors when a ground is applied. Pin 85 of a relay added for this feature. Sends a GROUND signal. Pin 86 of starter kill Relay (see diagram).

Connect to the car circuit, usually the dome lights circuit, that gives a GROUND when a door is open.

Connect to the car circuit, usually the dome lights circuit, that gives +12V when a door is opened.

Connect to OEM Glow-Plug light wire that tests +12 volts with the lights ON. Some vehicles (FORD, DODGE) are equipped with negative glow plug light signals, relay must be used to invert signal. This wire will OUTPUT a negative signal for 1 sec. upon reception of a START command from the remote transmitter. This wire will also output a 1 sec. ground when the doors are UNLOCKED by remote. +12V siren output. Connect to the positive side of the siren. This wire will activate the remote starter when a 1 sec. ground pulse is sent to this wire from a pager unit, timer, or external receiver. (Must be programmed ON – Mode 2, Function 4, Option 2) This wire will OUTPUT a negative signal 1 sec. after a remote start, and will also give a signal 3 sec. after system controlled engine shut-down. Wire will also output a 1sec. pulse when the doors are LOCKED by remote.

Wire at key switch which has +12V when key is in the Ignition (ON) and crank (START) position. Wire that has +12V ONLY WHEN THE KEY SWITCH IS IN THE CRANK POSITION. (Attach a wire coming from pin 87A of the Starter kill relay if this feature is used). Wire at key switch that has +12V when the Ignition key is in Ignition and/or Accessories position only (NOT CRANK POSITION).

• NOTE: Constant 12 volts wires must be connected to heaviest gauge 12 volt wires at Ignition switch.

When there are two constant 12 volt wires at Ignition switch wires A and E must be separated (each to their own 12 volts source). When there is only one 12 volt source at Ignition switch then and only then can they be connected together.

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