ProStart CT-4211TW, CT-4311TW Installation Manual

Notice

The manuf actur er wi ll ac cept no r espo nsibi lity for any el ectri cal damag e res ultin g from im prop er inst allat ion of t he pro duct , be
that eith er d am age to the vehicle itself or to the uni t. T hi s u ni t m ust be installed by a certif ied technici an using all s afety devices
supplied . Please note t hat this guide h as been writt en for properl y trained ProStart techni cians: a cer tain level of s kills and
knowledge is therefore assumed. Please review the installation guide carefully before beginning any work.

Warning

Before inst alli ng the unit , if inst alli ng on a vehic le wit h a manual tr ansmiss ion, t est that t he OEM Door Swi tch cont acts of t he
vehicle work well, and that the Parking Brake system operates properly. If installing on a vehicle with an automatic
transmiss ion, t est t hat t he vehic le do es not s tar t whe n the ge arshi ft lev er is i n th e “Driv e” posi ti on. If i t star ts in gear, reset t he
remote starter to manual transmission.

CT-4211TW, CT-4311TW 2015-08-21 - VM - Canada

TWO-WAY AUTOMATIC/MANUAL

TRANSMISSION REMOTE STARTER

WITH VIRTUAL TACH SYSTEM

(AS PRG-1000 COMPATIBLE)

Installation Gu id e

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P-2 Installation Guide

Table of Contents

Introduction ...............................................3

Included in the Package ...........................3

Installation Tools ......................................3

Installation Points to Remember .............3

Installation Order ......................................4

A basic introduction to the Relay ...........5

Clutch Bypass ............................................... 9

Harness Description ...............................10

6-Pin Main Ignition Harness........................ 10

5-Pin Secondary Harness ........................... 11

12-Pin Accessories Harness....................... 11

3-pin Harness ............................................. 13

Auxiliary Relay ........................................14

Fifth Relay Output ....................................... 14

Manual or Automatic Transmission......15

Entering Programming Mode ................16

The Programming Assistance Button (a.k.a.

PAB)............................................................ 16

Transmitter Programming Procedure ...17

Entering Programming Options ............17

Programming option ................................... 18

Transponder Lear ni ng Fe at ure .............19

Virtual Tach System ...............................20

Optional Time Delay Adjustment in Virtual

Tach System ............................................... 20

Tach Learning .........................................21

Tach Jumper Settings ................................. 21

Multi-Speed Tach Programming Procedure

.................................................................... 21

Auto Tach Programming Procedure ........... 21

Hybrid Option ..........................................21

Setting the Unit into Ready Mode .........22

Horn Timing A djustment ........................23

Arming and Disarming the Starter Kill .23

Installation-Programmable Features ....24

Ignition-Controlled Door Locks ................... 24

Secure Lock ................................................ 24

LED Flashing .............................................. 24

Safe Start .................................................... 25

Engine Run Time ........................................ 25

Idle Mode .................................................... 25

Turbo Mode ................................................ 25

Engine Type – Gas or Diesel ...................... 26

Ignition Valet ............................................... 26

“Home Valet™” Mode ................................. 26

AUX 1 ......................................................... 26

Constant Output ......................................... 27

AUX 2 ......................................................... 27

AUX 3 ......................................................... 28

External Trigger Input ................................. 28

Alarm Control Option .................................. 28

Bypass ........................................................ 28

Multi-Car Operation .................................... 29

Intrusion Codes via Horn ....................... 29

Diagnostics via Parking Lights ............. 29

Diagnostic Table for Shutdown................... 29

Diagnostic Table for Start Failure ............... 29

Parking Light Flashes Summary Table 30
Resetting the Module to Default Features 30
Troubleshooting Poor Transmitting Range

.................................................................. 31

Testing ..................................................... 31

Troubleshooting Q&A ............................ 32

Installation Guide P.3

Introduction

This is a state-of-the-art remote car starter system. The syst em is packed with adv anced features
such as priority access to the dri ver’s door (commo dity feat ures) an d the Safe S tart chi ldren safety
feature.
With many advanced functi ons, this product will sati sfy any one of your e x pectat ions from high-end
commodity and security systems, without neglecting any standard feature commonly offered by
entry-level starters.

Included in the Package

Please review the Installation Guide before beginning the installation, particularly the Wiring
Schematic and the Programming Options.
It is very important that you familiarize yourself with the programming and the operation of the
system, even if you have already installed a similar system in the past. There are many great
features that may be ov erlook ed if the manu al is not rea d; this would p revent y ou from maximi zing
the potential of the Module.
Prior to the installati on, make sure th at all the hardwa re components r equired to instal l the system
are in the box.

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

1- Control unit

1- Antenna

1- remote

1- Parts bag

1- Antenna interconnect cable

1- Quick guide

1- Harness kit

1- User guide

Installation Tools

Here is a list of basic tools and supplies you will need to test and i nstall safely.

• Digital Multi Mete r (DMM), Computer safe logic probe, Fused jumper wire, Neon 'trouble' light that is

carpet safe, Fender protector, Carpet pr otector

• Soldering Iron, sol der, electrical tape, wire tie straps, s plit loom, diodes, resistors, relays

• Wire cutters, Wire strippers, Wire crimpers, Needle Nose Pliers

• Sharp knife, Panel poppers, Various Scr ew drivers

• Socket set, Wrench set, Drill with Drill Bits, Coat hanger (for fishing wires through the fire wall)

Installation Points to Remember

• On vehicles with a manual transmission, always ensure that all door pins are monitored by the remote

starter.

• Make sure that the Parking brake and Door switch cont acts work properly.

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

• Never leave the keys in the car. Leave them on a workbench with a window rolled down.

• If possible, remove c ourtesy light fuse to prevent b attery drain.

• The Programming Assistance Button (a.k.a. PAB): The PAB is mounted on the side of the unit. This

push button m imic s th e hood-pin switch in order to avoid having to get out of the vehicle and pressing the
hood-pin switch. Th e P AB will work only whe n the hood is up.

P-4 Installation Guide

• Inspect v ehicle for any body dam age or electrical problems.

• Always solder and tape all connections.

• Keep the tr ansceiver away from other ty pes of antennas (GPS/OnStar®).

• Never install the c ontrol uni t where it c ould interfere with normal operation or obs truct service techni cians.

• Always use a grommet when running wires into the engi ne compartment.

• Never run wi res through bare or s harp metal.

• Do not disc onnect the battery o n vehicles equipped with air bags and anti-theft radios.

• Never ground the cont rol unit to the steering column.

• Make sure that all electrical switches and controls operate properly.

• Verify that the vehicle starts and idles pr operly.

• Make sure that all safety equipment is installed: the valet button (if installed), the hood switch, and the

warning label.

Examples:

Wiring a clutch bypass and a transponder module to the ground out when running wire: At the
junction point, where Ground Out when running “splits” and goes to each device, a diode is inserted on
each of those lines.

Multiple or separate door pin connections:

When joining all door pins together to the door pin input wire of the module, each wire must be isolated
with a diode to prevent feedback.
N.B.: The above examples reflect common situations where diodes are used to isolate. Please note that
there are numerous other scenarios where diode isolation is required.

Always make sure that any external relays or modules added to the Remote Starter module are properly
fused and diode isolated.

• Vehicles equipped with daytime running lights may not allow the installer to view certain programming
results since the daytime running lights do not turn OFF with the IGN off (Note: The Parking Light output
relay in the module gives two “clicks” per fl ash, 1 “click” for ON and 1 “clic k” for OFF).

• Parking Light flash es referre d to in this m anual refer to the Parking Light output of t he module.

INDUSTRY C ANADA USER NO TICE:

Operatio n is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any int erference, includi ng interference that may cause undesired operation of
the devic e.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gai n should be so chosen
that the equivalent isotropic ally radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful
communication.
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized
modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could v oid the user's author ity to operate the
equipment.

Installation Order

The following is a suggested order for the Installation procedure. It is intended as a guide for novices, to help
make the process of installing a remote starter module easier. Time is wasted by rewiring the module when
mistakes are made. Also, the neatness of the installation is lessened every time the module is taken down and
the wiring is “corrected”.

• Visit www.prostart.org

to obtain a copy of your vehi cle’s tec h sheet. (wi re colors and locati ons)

• Before you get started, make sure the vehicle starts and idles properly with the Ignition key, and that the
electrical system is not compromised in a ny way.

• After deciding what options are to be added to the basic installation, you can start by looking for the wires
that will be needed.

• Remember to be careful when removing the panels that are coveri ng the wires you are searching for.

• Once all of the wires have been found, they should be tested to verify that they are the correct ones

needed for the installat ion.

Installation Guide P.5

• When all the wires have been tested and found, they can be stripped to expose the wire (over one inch of
insulation should be removed).

• It is always better to strip more than you need. A common way cold solder joints happen is when not
enough insulation is stripped off the vehicle's wire, so during the soldering process the insulation from the
wire melts and flows i nto the connection instead of t he solder.

• Decide where the module is going to be mounted. It is ALWAYS mounted inside the passenger
compartment, and NEVER in the engine bay. Under the driver's side of the dash there is usually enough
room for the module to fit. Once the locati on has been d ecided, pr oceed to the nex t st ep.

• Mount the antenna and run the cable to the location where the module is going to be mounted. The
antenna will get the best range when it is high up in the vehicle, and not obstructed by metal. The most
common choice is the center of the windshield at the top, behind the rear view mirror, and at least one
inch below the tint strip. Another location should be used if there is another antenna in this location,
compass, or other device that may interfere with the range of the start mo dule.

• In the engine compartment, mount the hood pin, in a suitable location. Search along the firewall for an
OEM grommet you run the wires thr ough. If you cannot f ind an OEM gr ommet to use, you will have to dri ll
a hole. The hole must be big enough for all of your wires to fit through. To be safe drill the hole out a little
bigger so the wires will have ample room. We recommend using an aftermarket grommet whenever you
drill a hole through the firewall. This will protect the wires from rubbing against the bare metal and
possibly shorting out. The next step is to pre-wire the module. This is done on your work bench, and not
in the vehicle. Connect any external modules and relays that may be needed for you install. Tape or tie­strap wires that are going to be routed to the same areas of the vehicle. This will keep things neat when
the module is in the vehicle. The fuses on the power wires should be removed during the pre-wire stage.
The fuses wi ll not be put back in until the pow ering sta ge of the installation.

• Connect all the necessary accessories to the module before mounting it in the vehicle. U se tie -straps to
secure it to the vehicle. Make sure the module and harnessing do not interfere with any moving parts,
and do not obstruct access to diagnostic ports, or fuse boxes. It should be up in the dash, high enough
that it won't get kic ked by accident.

• Once the module is secured, route the wires to the previously stripped wires they correspond to (leave
the engine compartment wires for last). Tie strap them up as you go, so they do not interfere with
anything els e.

• When all of the passenger compartment wires are ran to their locations, you can route the engine
compartment wires through the f irewall.

• With the engine compartment wires out the way, you can begin making the connections in the passenger
compartment. Strip about an inch of wire past where the connection is going to be made. This extra bit of
wire is wrapped around the exposed OEM wire to secure in place while you are soldering.

• When all of the wires have been connected, solder the connections. When the solder has cooled, the
connecti ons are then individually taped up, to isolate them.

• Return to the engine bay and route the tac h and hood pin w ire to their corresponding connections.

• Solder the engine compartment wire once the connections are made. When the solder has cooled, the

connecti ons are then individually taped up, to isolate them.

• Use your DMM to verify that your ground location is good before grou ndi n g the mo dul e.

• The last step before progr amming is to power up the module. Replace the power fuses on the power wire

fuse hold ers. The module will flash the Park lights twice to confirm the po w er-up.

A basic introduction to the Relay

What is a rel ay?

A relay is a switching device that responds to a small c urrent or voltage change by activating switches or ot her
devices in an electr ic circuit such as an el ectromagnetic switch, remote controlled switch, a switchin g device.

Why are relays used?

Relays can have sever al purposes in remot e car starter installations. T hey are mainly used for isolation,
inversion, interruption, strengtheni ng current, and for powering multiple wir es from one s ource safely.

P-6 Installation Guide

How does a r elay work?

The basic relay consists of a c oil and a set of contacts . The most common relay mechanism is the
electrom agnetic mechanism. When voltage is applied to the coil, curre nt passes through the wire and creates a
magnetic field. This magnetic field pulls the contacts together and holds them until the current flow in the coil
has stopped.
Relays come in all varieties and types, but for the applications that concern us, we will conc entrate on t he

single pol e double throw (SPD T) 12 volts relay.
Naming Convention

Usually the relay’s m anufacturer will inc lude an electrical di agram on the relay dis playing th e role of eac h
terminal and how they interact w ith each other.
These terminal numbers are standard, and can be used with any SPDT relay.
85 & 86: The coil. These inputs energize the coil when one is +12 volts, and the ot her is negative. They are
usually non-polarized, so it does not matter which one is positive (+) or negative ( -).

87: Normally Open (N/O). When the coil is energized, 87 is connected to 30.
87A: Normally Closed (N/C). When the coil is at rest, 87A is connected to 30.
30: Common. When the relay is at rest, 30 is connected to 87A, when the coil is energized, it is then moved

and makes contact wi th 87. (Note: in a SPDT r elay, 30 can never be connected to 87 and 87A at the same
time, 30 is connected to either 87 or 87A)

What happens

When there i s no voltage across the coil (t erminals 85 and 86), the relay's movable contact arm (connected to
terminal 30) is held, by spring t ension, against terminal 87A (normally closed circuit).
When 12 volts is applied to the coil (terminals 85 and 86), the arm ( connected to term inal 30) is pulled by the
electrom agnet (coi l) so that it physically connects to terminal 87 (norm ally open circuit).
When 12 volts is applied to the coil (terminals 85 and 86), the arm ( connected to termi nal 30) is pulled by the
electromagnet (coil) so that i t physical ly connects to terminal 87 (normally open circuit).
Remember , there is no polarity on a relay’ s coil. This means that you may ap ply posit ive from the b attery to
either terminal 85 or 86, and then ground the other terminal to activate the relay. In other words, you m ay use
either a positive or negative trigger to energize the relay.
Keep in mind, when the relay is energized , if the positive or the ground connection on the coil is broken, the
arm switc hes the connection bet ween 30 back from 87 to 87a.

Quenching Di o de s

It was said earlier that a relay e nergizes i tself by ap plying positive from t he battery to either 8 5 or 86 and
groundin g the other t erminal. T his is not a bsolutely true, some relays are “polarized” if they have a quenching/
suppress ion diode (A diode ins talled between the coil terminals 85 and 86, could be internal or external).
To activ ate the coil on this type of relay, m ake sure that the +12 vol ts trigger is on the same terminal of the
relay as the anode (+ or non striped side) s ide of the que nching/suppressi on diode, and that the negative
trigger is on the same terminal of the relay as the cathode (- or striped side) of the quenching/ suppression
diode.
When a relay’s coil i s energized, a magnet ic field is created and energy is stored in t he coil. When power is
removed fr om the coil, the magnet ic field collapses. This causes a revers e voltage to be generated and can
sometimes reach 200 volts. A quenching diode absorbs this reverse voltage spike.

A closer l ook at a relay

Now that you know what the main i nscriptions are on the relay, take a look on the side, and you will see another
inscription: 12 VDC, 40/ 30 A.

12 VDC: This indicates the coil vol tage rati ng. For an automotive relay, it's usually 12 volts DC.
40/ 30 A: This indicates the current carrying capability of the contacts 30, 87, & 87A.
40: Indic ates that t he normally closed circuit (30 and 87a) can safely handle a maximum of 40 amps of curr ent.
30: Indic ates that t he normally open circuit (30 and 87) can safely handle a maximum of 30 amps of current.
Examples:

The following exam ples demonstrate some of the most common uses for relays: isolation, inversion,
interruption, strengthenin g current, and for powering mult iple wires from one source safel y.

Installation Guide P.7

Powering multiple wires from one source safely
Example: Powering a second ignition

Problem: You need t o power multiple ignition wires to remote start the vehicle, but your module only has one

ignition output available.
Solution: You will need to add a second ignition relay to power the second-igniti on wire. (J um ping ignition 1 to
ignition 2 is never recommended Always use a relay. The vehicle circuits are isolate d for a reason; the

wiring of the remote star module should reflect this.)
The Relay Connections
85: Connects in paral lel to the ignition 1 output fr om the remote start module. This becomes the positive side of

the coil.
86: Connects to the Ground Out When Running wire fr om the rem ote start module. This becomes the
negative s ide of the c oil.
87: Connected to a fused +12 volts source, that is cap able of suppl ying power for the ve hicle's sec ond ignition
wire. This becomes the source of power for the 2

nd

ignition wire.

87A: No connection. This terminal is not used in this applicat ion.
30: Connects to the vehicle's second ignition wir e. This becomes the output of the 2

nd

ignition relay.
Comments: The rel ay is only en ergized when the vehic le is running by remote start. W hen started wi th the key,
the relay is not energized and the integrity of the st ock system has been preserved.

Isolation:
Example: Isolating a park light output

Problem: Some vehi cle circuits need to be isolated from feedback. In som e cases, when a vehicle is remote

started, feedback oc curs on a circuit, and powers another device or switc h, that was not intended to be
powered during the remote starts.
The following exam ple will be a positive (+) park light circuit that feeds bac k and activates the windshield wipers
during rem ote start s.
Solution: When power is applied to the OE M park light wire it back feeds through the park light switch, and
activates the wipers . Where the connection was made from the start module’s park l ight output , and the
vehicle's park light circuit, the OEM park light wire is cut to isolate the park light switch and t he actual parking
lights. A relay is added to the park light ci rcuit so that power from the remote start m odule is only sent to the
parking lights and not the parki ng light switch.

The Relay Connections
85: Connects to the +12 volt par k light output from the r emote start modul e. This becomes the positive side of

the coil.
86: Connects to a negative source (where the remote start module is grounded). This becomes the negat ive
side of the coil.
87: Connects to the +12 volt par k light output from the r emote start modul e. This becomes the power supply for
the vehicle's park l ights.
The OEM par k light wire is cut. The side that is still connected to t he switch becomes the “switch side”. The side
that is still connected to the parking lig hts becomes “parking lights s ide”.

87A: Connects to t he “switch side” of the cut OEM park light wire.
30: Connects to the “ park light side” of the cut OEM par k light wire.
Comments: When the relay is at rest, the O EM park light wire is c onnected (through 87A & 30) and allowed to

operate n ormally. When the remote start m odule powers the park lights, t he OEM park light wire is opened, and
power fro m the remote start module is sent onl y to the act ual parki ng lights ( from 87 through 30).

Inversion:
Example: A ctivating a positi ve trunk release switch

Problem: The vehicle's power trunk release switch is activated by a pos itive (+) pulse, and the remote start

module's trunk outp ut is negative (-).
Solution: A relay is used to inv ert the negative signal from th e start module to a pos itive signal before it is sent
to the OEM switch.

P-8 Installation Guide

The Relay Connections
85: Connects to the s tart module's trunk release output wire. This becomes the negative side of the coil.

86: Connects to a fus ed +12 volt s source. Thi s becomes the positive side of t he coil.
87: Connects to a fused +12 volts source. This bec omes the supply for th e positiv e trunk release.
87A: No connection. This terminal is not used in this applicat ion.
30: Connects to the OEM trunk wire in the vehicle.
Comments: At rest, the trunk sw itch is allowed to op erate normally. Whe n the trunk button is pressed, th e

negative trunk output from th e remote start module triggers the relay. When the rel ay is activated, +12 v olts
from 87 is sent throug h 30, and the OEM trunk switch is activated, by the posit ive pulse.

Interruption:
Example: C reating a s tarter disable rel ay to prevent unauthor ized starting of the v ehicle.

Problem: The OEM starter cir cuit needs to be disabled only when theft is attempted.
Solution: A relay is used to interrupt th e O E M starter w ire. There is an output on the remote start module

especially for this purpose (starter disable output).

The Relay Connections
85: Connects to the s tarter disable output wire from the remote start module. This becomes the negativ e trigger

for the coil .

86: Connects to the v ehicle's ignition wire. This becomes the positive tr igger for the coil.
87: No connection. T his termin al is not us ed in this ap plication.

The vehicle's OEM start wire is cut. The side of the wire that is still connec ted to the ignition s w itch becomes
the “key s ide” of the starter wire. The side of the wire that is still connected to the starter motor becomes t he
“starter side” of the of the starter wire.

87A: Connects to t he “key side” of the cut OEM starter wire.
30: Connects to the “starter side” of the cut OEM start wire.
Comments: At rest the relay is not activ e, and +12 vol ts on the st arter wire passes through the rel ay (throug h

87A & 30) normally. The starter disable out put wire on the remote s tart module is activated when the LOCK
button is pressed on the remote control.
When a theft attempt happens, and the thief powers the ignition circuit (to hot-wire the vehic le), and th e starter
disable w as armed (by the LOCK button on the remote) , the starter disabl e relay act ivates. Th e O EM start wire
is now open, (does not make conn ection) bec ause 30 is no longer connected t o 87A, and the vehicl e is unable
to start.

Strength eni ng Cur r ent :
Example: S tr e ngt h eni ng an out put

Problem: A vehicle has a negati ve (-) tri gger trunk r elease wire. The module has a negative trunk release

output wire. The remote start m odule is unable to sup ply the necessary current to activate the vehicle's trunk
release wire.

Solution: A relay is used to prov ide the necessary negative current to active the vehicle's trunk release w ir e.
The Relay Connections
85: Connects to the s tart module's trunk release wir e output. This becomes the negative tri gger for the c oil.

86: Connects to a fus ed +12 volt source.
87: Connects to a negative source (where the remote start module is grounded). This becomes the supply for

activating the vehicle's trunk release wire.

87A: No connection. This terminal is not used in this applicat ion.
30: Connects to the v ehicle's t runk release wire.

Comments: At rest the relay is not activ e and the vehicle's tr unk release switch is allowed to operate normally.

When the trunk release button is pressed, the start m odule's tr unk release output ac tivates the relay. The
ground si gnal is sent from 87 through 30 to t he vehicle's trunk rel ease wire activating the switch and opening
the trunk.

Installation Guide P.9

Clutch Bypass

In order to remote start a manual transmission vehicle, the clutch switch must be bypassed. Clutch safety
switch circuits can take many forms. Listed below are the most common ones. When testing to determine the
type of clutch circuit, it is recommended to use a computer safe logic probe. Some vehicles may also have a
separate or combined switch on the clutch pedal for cruise control. Usually a cruise control switch reacts the
moment you touch the pedal, where as a clutch switch reacts only when the pedal is near the floor. Once the
circuit type has been determined, you must recreate what happens electrically at the switch, with the remote
start module, to bypass the clutch during remote starts. Relays are often used to accomplish this. Always use
the Ground Out When Running (G.O.) as the negative trigger on your clutch bypass relays, as it is only active
during remote starts.
NEVER permanently bypass a clutch switch. Do not attempt this if you are unfamiliar with the use of relays,
and diode i solation.

Before any Hot wiring attempts:

Test and record the w ay each wire t ests in the following pos i ti o ns:

With out the pedal pr es se d:

• test the wires with the Ignition OFF

• test the wires with the Ignition ON

• test the wires with the Key in the start position

With the pe dal pressed:

• test the wires with the Ignition OFF

• test the wires with the Ignition ON

• test the wires with the Key in the start position

• With this information for every w ire at the switch, determining what type of clutch switching system you

have will be easy.

Direct Fe ed :

The simplest type of system to test and bypass is the “Direct Feed” system. This circuit simply interrupts the
+12v signal starter wire from the ignition switch to the starter solenoid. There are 2 wires in this circuit, the “key
side” wire which goes from the clutch pedal to the Ignition switch, and the “solenoid side” which goes from the
clutch switch to the starter motor. When the key is turned to the start position without pressing the pedal, you
will test 12v only on one of the wires at the clutch switch, this is the key side. When the pedal is pressed down,
and the key is in the crank position, the other wire will also read 12 volts; this is the solenoid side wire. To
confirm you have a direct feed clutch switch, hot wire the “solenoid side” wire with a fused +12 volts and the
starter motor will crank. Connect the starter output from the remote star ter to solenoid side wi re.

Note: In the next two systems a Relay in the vehicle interrupts the start wire between the Ignition switch and
the starter motor. With the key in the START position, and the clutch pedal pressed, the relay energizes and
allows the start signal to reach the starter motor. In these systems a wires from the clutch triggers the relay,
when the pedal is pressed. There will be another wire at the clutch switch that supplies the signal to the trigger
wire (either positive or negative, depending on the system).

Negative:

In a Negative system, when the clutch is pressed; a negative signal is sent to the relay, the relay energizes,
when the Key is turned to the start position the 12volts from the start wire is allowed to pass through the relay
and to starter motor. One of the wires at the clutch will test as negative, this is the supply wire. The relay's
negative trigger wire will only show negative when the pedal is pressed (some vehicle's also require the Ignition
system to be powered). To confirm you have a Negative system, hot wire the negative trigger wire by jumping it
to a ground source with your fused test jumper. You should now be able to turn the key to the start position and
engage the start motor without pressing in the clutch pedal. If there is nothing else connected to the Ground
Out When Running (G.O.) wire from the remote start module, the G.O. wire should be strong enough to trigger
the vehicle's clutch relay. If there are other devices or modules connected to the G.O. Wire, a relay (and
diodes) may have to b e added to strengthen t he negative current going to the clutch bypass.

Positive:

Very similar to the negative system, except that the vehicle's clutch relay is trigger by 12 volts, instead of a
negative signal. In a Positive system, when the clutch is pressed; a positive (12 volts) signal is sent to the relay,
the relay energizes, when the Key is turned to the start position the 12 volts from the start wire is allowed to
pass through the relay and to starter motor. One of the wires at the clutch will test as 12 volts, this is the supply

P-10 Installation Guide

wire. The relay's positive trigger wire will only show positive when the pedal is pressed (some vehicle's also
require the Ignition system to be powered). To confirm you have Positive system, hot wire the positive trigger
wire by jumping it to a 12 volt source with your fused test jumper. You should now be able to turn the key to the
start position and engage the start motor, without pressing in the clutch pedal. A relay is needed to send 12
volts to the trigger wire from the start module during start attempts.

Normally Closed (N/C):
Note: There are different types of this system used by various vehicle manufacturers; the following is used to

illustr ate how thes e systems work in general.
A Relay is also used in these types of systems to interrupt the starter wire. In the previous two examples, the

clutch was bypassed by engaging the clutch relay; with this system you bypass the clutch by preventing the
clutch relay from engaging. When the Ignition Key is turned to the start position the relay energizes and
interrupts the start wire, when the pedal is not pressed. When the Ignition key is turned to the start position, and
the pedal is pressed, the relay does not energize, an d the start signal reac hes the starter motor.
In a N/C system the supply wire is connected to the relay's trigger wire at rest (pedal not pressed). When the
pedal is pressed, the connection is broken between the supply wire and the relay's trigger wire (this disengages
the relay). To verify that you have a N/C system, disconnect the clutch switch and the vehicle should start
without the clutch pedal being pressed. When you test the trigger wire with your logic probe, the trigger wire will
test as 12 volts or negative when the pedal is not pressed, it should read as an open circuit ( or Float) when the
pedal is pressed.

PLEASE NOTE

Your probe may also show feedback from the other end of the circuit. The Polarity of the Trigger wire does not
matter in this system, since all you need to do in order to bypass it is to use a relay to interrupt it during remote
starts.

Harness Description

When conn ecting the M odule, it is importa nt to make sure the connector with the Ground wire is c onnected fi rst
before making the 12-volt conn ections. Should the unit be powered before being gr ounded, there could b e
serious d amage to internal com ponents of the unit. Be careful not to power up a Modu le before i t is
properly gr oun de d. To avoid any accident, it is recom mended to pull out the fuses from their sockets before
the installation, and to put th em back during the very last steps .

6-Pin Main Ignition Harness

Wire

Description

A

RED

+12 V

Battery

Connect to the largest 12 V supply wire at the Ignition harness. Ensure that the

OEM power w ire is fused for more t han 30 A.
NOTE: certain new vehicles have no suitable 12 volts source at the IGNITION
switch (the 12 Volt wire is too small to supply the necessary current). In this

case, the fuse box, or t he B+ connection on t he battery is recommended.

B

PURPLE (+)

30 A

starter

output

Connect to the Starter wire of the vehicle (at the IGNITION switch). The source
wire should have +12 V with the Ignition Key in the CRANK position only.

C

RED

+12 V

Battery

Connect to the largest 12 V supply wire at the Ignition harness. Ensure that the

OEM power w ire is fused for more t han 30 A.
NOTE: certain new vehicles have no suitable 12 volts source at the IGNITION
switch (the 12 Volt wire is too small to supply the necessary current). In this

case, the fuse box, or t he B+ connection on t he battery is recommended.

D

YELLOW (+)

30 A

Ignition

output

Connect to Ignition wire of the vehicle. The source wire should have +12 V with

the Ignition Key in th e IGNITION ON (RUN) and CRANK positions.
Warning! Some vehicles have more than one IGN wire at the IGNITION switch
for powering the heater blower motor. Use the 5th relay (pin F) and extra relays
to power up any extra IGN. wires if necessary. DO NOT JUMP W IRES at the

IGNITION switch, this will compromise th e O EM electrical system.

Installation Guide P.11

E

ORANGE (+)

30 A

Accessories

output

This wire is for powering the heater blower motor. It is usually classed as an

ACC. (no power in the CRANK position.) if it tests as an IGNITION (power in
the crank p os.) then power it as an IGNITION (5th relay, or extra relay).
Warning! Some vehi cles have more than one ACC wire at the IGNITION switc h
for powering the heater blower motor. Use the 5th relay (pin F) and extra relays
to power up any extra ACC. wires if necessary. DO NOT J UMP WIRES a t the

IGNITION switch; this will compromise the OEM electrical system.

F

GREEN (+)

30 A

5th relay

output

This high-current output can be used to power a 2nd IGNITION or a 2nd

ACCESSORY or a 2nd STARTER WIRE. Se e jumper settings in 5th relay section
later in the guide for correct output posit ion (page-14).
Additional IGNITIONS, ACCESSORIES, or STARTER WIRES must use
external relays. DO NOT JUMP WIRES at the IGNITION switch, this will

compromise the OEM electrical system.

5-Pin Secondary Harness

Wire

Description

1

BLACK (–)

Chassis

ground

input

This wire must be connected to bare, unpainted metal (the Chassis or true Body

ground). It is preferable to use a factory ground bolt rather than a self-tapping
screw. Screws tend to get loose or rusted over time and can cause erratic

problems.

2

PURPLE

(AC)

TACH

input

This wire tells the Module if the Engine is running or not. It requires at least 1.8

volts (AC) and 1.5 Hz (or faster) at idle. Common Tach references are: the
negative side of an injector, the negative side of an Ignition Coil, Camshaft
sensor, Crankshaft sensor or t h e Engine Control Mod ule (ECM).
NOTE: A Tach signal that is too low will cause the Module to “over crank” and a

Tach signal that is t oo high will cause the Module to “under crank ”.

3

GRAY (–)

Hood

Switch

input

Connect this wire to the Hood Pin-switch supplied. This input will disable or shut
down the Remote Starter when the Hood is opened. It is also used for
programming and therefore it is essential that it is installed.

4

ORANGE

(+) Brake

Switch

input

This wire must be connected to the Brake Light switch of the vehicle. The wire

should be +12 V only while the Brake Pedal is pressed. This input will shut down
the Remote Starter if the Brake Pedal is pressed. It is also used for programming

and therefore it is essential that it is installed.

5

YELLOW

(+/-)

+12 V

Parking

Light

output

This wire can be configured to either provide a +12 V output (15 A max.) or a
negative puls e out put , depending on the park ing light jumper settings (refer to the
wiring diagram for t he correct jumper settings).

12-Pin Accessories Harness

Wire

Description

1

BLUE (–)

AUX 3

(Trunk)

output

500 mA negative output . This output can be us ed to control Trunk rele ase (1-sec.

pulse) or can be set to operate as a constant output as long as the button is
pressed and held. (For Sunroof or Window close).
Note: AUX 3 (TRUNK) operates only when Ignition is OFF or when the vehicle is

running u nder remote control.

2

BROWN (–)

Lock

output

Programma bl e 500 m A, 7/10sec., 4sec or 1/10sec. negat ive output.

P-12 Installation Guide

3

GREEN (–)

Unlock

output

Programmable 500 mA, 7/10sec., 4sec., double 1/4 sec. pulse or 1/10sec
negative out put .

4

WHITE /
BROWN

(–)

Arm output

500 mA ground output when the button is pressed. This output is activated
500 ms before the LOCK pulse and deactivated at the same time as the LOCK
pulse ends.
Note: The system wil l also give an ARM/REARM pulse on this w ire when it shuts
down the vehicle after a remote s tart.

5

WHITE /

GREEN

(–)

Disarm

output

500 mA ground output when the button is pressed. This wire is for disarming
OEM Alarm systems.
Note: System will also give a DISARM pulse before rem ote start .

6

BLUE /
WHITE

(+)

Positive

Door input

This input should be used in vehicles that use a positive-switching Dome Light

circuit. Connect to a Dome Light w ire testing +12 V wi th a Door open.
CAUTION! You can only use either the NEGATIVE DOOR INPUT or the
POSITIVE DOOR INPUT wire. It is essential that the Module be connected in
such a way as to allow each one of the Doors to be detected by the remote

starter.

7

WHITE /

ORANGE

(–)

Starter Kill

output

The unit is equipped with a selectable passive- or active-arming Starter Kill circuit
that will im m obilize the vehicle when the system is arm ed. This wir e will provide a
constant 500-mA negative output when the system is armed (locked by remote)
or if remote started. This wire should be connected to a Single Pole Double­Throw Relay (This wire will connect to Pin 85, on the Relay, and Pin 86 will be
connected to the Ignition wire).
A second benefit of the Starter Kill is the Anti-Grind feature. When the veh icle
has been remote started the Anti-Grind prevents the starter motor from re­engaging when the ignition key is inserted in the Ignition switch and accidentally
turned to the CRANK position (The Starter Kill output becomes active during
remote st arts).

8

ORANGE

(–) Parking

Brake

input

This input is for manual transmission vehicle ONLY. It is used in the Ready
Mode sequence and must be connected. The Parking Brake input must be given
a ground si gnal (-) when the Parking Brakes are applied.

9

PURPLE

(–)

External

Trigger

input

Programma bl e neg at iv e inp ut (page-28). The External Tri gger wire can be used

to operate as a negative trigger with the Trunk pin-switch or the Key Sens e w ire
(by default). The Ext ernal Tri gger wire can also be used for rem ote-starting/
stopping the vehicl e w ith an ext ernal devi ce. When th e vehicle is running,

triggering this input will also activate Idl e Mo de.

10

WHITE (–)

Ground

out when

running

This wire provides a constant 500 mA negative output while the vehicle is remote
started. The output becomes active 1.5sec before Ignition, and becomes inactive
when the Module shuts down. The output can be used to activate external relay s,
bypass kits, etc.
CAUTION! If multiple relays or modules are connected to the Ground Out wire,
ensure that they are all diode isolated in order to avoid feedback and damaging
the vehicle.

Installation Guide P.13

11

GRAY (–)

Negative

Door input

This input should be used in vehicles that use a negative-switching Dome Light

circuit. Connect to a wire that tests ground with a door open.
CAUTION! You can only use either the NEGATIVE DOOR INPUT or the
POSITIVE DOOR INPUT wire. It is essential that the Module be connected in
such a way as to allow each one of the Doors to be detected by the remote

starter.

12

YELLOW

(+)

Glow-plug

input

This positive input will monitor the Glow Plug Light in Diesel Mode: it will wait

until the Glow Plug Light goes out to crank the Engine. Connect to the side of the
Glow Plug Light that becomes p ositive wh en the Light is on.
Note: In Diesel Mode there is an 18-sec. crank timing delay (or approximately
25-sec. if the run time is set to 30 min.): if the Glow Plug Light is still on after the
delay expires, the module will proceed to start the Engine.
(Also known as the “wait-to-start ligh t”.) The purpose of the Glow-plug circuit
on diesel vehicles is to pre-heat the Combustion Chamber before the vehicle is
started.
When a Remote Starter is installed on a diesel vehicle, the Glow- plug section of
the Ignition circuit must be activated and allowed to operate before the vehicle is
remote-started. For that purpose, the Glow-plug input wire of the module must be
connected to the Glow-plug indicator light of the vehicle. The module will only
accept positive Glow-plug input signals, if the signal is negative, use a relay to
invert its polarity. A diode must be added between the negative Glow-plug trigger
on the relay and the negative Glow-plug wire of the car. This is to prevent
feedback effects on the Glow-plug indicator light on the instrumen t cluster: the
light on the dash would come on because of the feedback, even though the
circuit is off.

When the user remote-starts the vehicle:

The module will power up the Ignit ion circuit and wait to e ngage the Starter Mot or
while the Glow-plug indicator light is still on.
The module will engage the Starter Motor as soon as the Glow-plug light (+)
goes out.
Minimum waiting time is 4 seconds.
Maximum waiting time is 30 seconds (approximately).
If no Glow-plug wire is found on the vehicle, the Glow-plug input on the module
may be “timed out”. The module will power up the Ignition and Glow-plug circuits
and simply wait for the time-out before sta rting.
Keeping the Glow-plug input wire of the module unconnected will hold the
ignition on for the pre pr ogr a mm ed del ay .
Warning! Please program the tach before connecting the glow-plug input to the

vehicle.

3-pin Harness

Wire

Description

1

GRAY/ LIGHT

BLUE (–)

AUX 2 Output

Programma bl e 500 mA negat iv e output.

2

BLUE / WHITE

(–)

AUX 1 Output

Programmab

le 500 mA neg ati ve out put.

3

YELLOW /

WHITE

(–)

Parking lights

output

500 mA neg ative Ignition output

P-14 Installation Guide

Auxiliary Relay

Fifth Relay Output

Remote car starters of this series are
equipped wit h an on-board high-current
programm abl e 5

th

relay that can be
used to power a second ignitio n,
accessory or crank wire. The unit uses
3 sets of pins; each set corresponds to
a specific function of the output. In
order to act ivate one of the thr ee
possible f unctions, you must place the
jumper (supplied) on one of the three
sets of pi ns and conn ect the 14 AWG
wire to th e second IGN. / ACC. / CRANK
wire of th e vehicle.

Caution!

Only one set of pins can be used at one time. Using more than one jumper may result in serious damage to the
vehicle.
The relay output rating on this unit is 25A at most. Defective OEM solenoid switches can sometimes draw up to
50 or 60a, c ausing the 30A fuse to blow. Alw ays verify your circ uit with an ap propriate measuring device.

Installation Guide P.15

Manual or Automatic Transmission

This module may be installed on vehicles with manual or automatic transmissions. By default, it is configured
for manua l tra nsm iss ions. If the vehicle you are working on is automatic, it is mandatory to make a few quick
and easy modifications before the unit is connected. In the event that the configuration requires changes

afterwar ds, a compl ete reset will be nece ssary before those changes become effect ive.
To install this unit in a vehicle with a manual transmission:

1. Make sure the Yellow loop on the PC board is connected.

2. Connect the Orange handbrake wire located on the 12-pin harness to the vehicle handbrake
switch.

3. Connect the Blue/White (+) door input OR the Grey (-) door input wire located on the 12-pin
harness to the vehicle door pin wire, which monitors all the doors of the vehicle (only use 1 of the 2
door trigger inputs).

4. Make sure the Purple TACH wire is plugged in – the TACH wire MUST be hooked up when the
module is set for a manual transmission.

5. Make all your regular c onnections.

6. Power up the unit by first inserting the 5-pin connector, then the 6-pin connector and finally the 12­pin connector. The parking lights will fl ash 4 times to confir m that the unit is in manual mode.

7. When learning the transmitter, the parking lights will flash 5 times quickly, confirming that the
module is set to manual mode.

8. Upon the first successful remote start, the system will lock the transmission settings to

manual mode.

To install this unit in a vehicle with an automatic tr ansmission:

1. Cut the loop on the pc board (Yellow wire).

2. Make sure the Orange handbr ak e wir e is not connected to any of the vehicl e circuits.

3. Make all the regular connections .

4. Power up the unit. The p arking lights will flash 4 times.

5. When learning the first transmitter, the parking lights will fl ash 5 times quickly.

6. Upon the first successful remote start once the yellow loop has been cut, the system will

lock the transmissi on settings to automatic mode.

Note 1: When learning the first transmitter after the unit is RESET, the parking light s will flash 5 times
quickly followed by 2 slow flashes confirming that the modul e is set to automatic m ode.

Note 2: If upon pressing the

button, the parking lights give 3 slow flashes, make sure that the

Orange handbrake wire is not connected and that the yellow lo op is cut and i solated.

P-16 Installation Guide

Entering Programming Mode

This allo ws the installer to program the unit. Once the system is in programming mode, the in staller
will have u p to 20 seco nds to select one of the sub-menus. If the installer fails to sel ect a sub-menu
before th e 20-second delay, the system will exit programm ing mode.

Using the Hood Pin

Using the Antenna Programmi ng Assistance

Button (A.P.A.B.) (if applicable)

• Press and hold the ho od pin for 4 seconds.

• Make sure the hood is closed.

• Release the ho od pin.

The parki ng lights will turn ON.

• Turn the ignition k ey to the IGNITION ON (RUN)
position.

• While the p arking lights are ON, press the hood

pin once more and release immediately.
The parki ng lights will turn ON and stay ON for 20

seconds.

• Within 5 seconds, press the programming button
on the ante nna twice for 1 second each time.
The LED will come ON solid.

• You now have 20 secon ds to select one of the
sub-menus.

• You now have 20 sec onds to selec t one of the
sub-menus.

Note: To exit programming mode, close the hood.

Note: To exi t programming mode, press on the

antenna butt on onc e (th e LED w il l come ON) and

release.

The Programming Assistance Button (a.k.a. PAB)

The PAB is located on the
side of the module. This push
button mimics the hood-pin

switch in order to avoid

having to

get out of the

vehicle and pressing the

hood-pin switch.

The PAB

will work only when the

hood is up.

Sub-menus:

a) Transmitter Programming
b) Programming Options
c) Honk Horn Timing Adjustment
d) Tach Progra mmi ng

Note: For vehicles that require the ignition to be turned ON t o activate the brake, follow these steps:

a. After flashing the hood, turn the ignition ON; The parking lights will turn OFF
b. After 4 seconds the parking lights will turn ON and then press the brak e.

Installation Guide P.17

Transmitter Programming Procedure

1. Enter programming mode (page-15) - the parking lights will stay on for up to 20 seconds.

2. Before the lights go out, tur n the ignition key to t he Ignition On (Run) p osition an d immediately to
the OFF positio n.

3. Press and hold the

button and keep it down until the parking l ights flash 5 times quickly.

4. The transmitter has been stored in mem ory.

Note: Each unit can s tore 4 remotes in its memory. To program a transmitter on the second vehicl e
for multi-car operation, you must press the

button (i nst e ad of or ) in step 3 of the

transmitt er progr am mi ng pr oc ed ur e:

Entering Programming Options

1. Enter programmi ng mode (page-16)  the parki ng lights will stay on for up to 20 seconds.

2. Before the lights go out, pres s and hold the brake pedal and th en press one of the following buttons:

----------------------------------------------------------------------------- to access Mode 1;

------------------------------------------------------------------------------ to access Mode 2;

----------------------------------------------------------------------------- to access Mode 3;

------------------------------------------------------------------------------- to access Mode 4

3. The parking lights will flash once, twice, three or four to co nfirm entry into a mode.

4. Release the brake pedal .
Once the desired mode has been selected, the unit will fall (by default) into function #1 of that mode; you can

now select the option you want in function 1. Once this option has been chosen, the parking lights will flash
one, two, three or four to confirm your chosen option. You cannot jump over the Function! The unit will
move on to function 2 of the mode selected, and so on.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------- for Option 1,

----------------------------------------------------------------------------- for Option 2,

----------------------------------------------------------------------------- for Option 3

------------------------------------------------------------------------------- for Option 4

P-18 Installation Guide

Programming option

MODE 1 * Indicates default setting

FUNCTION 1 Ignition-controlled door locks

OPTION 1* Ignition-controlled do or loc k s DIS A B LED
OPTION 2 Ignition-controlled door locks ENABLED
OPTION 3 Ignition-controlled do or unl oc k s ONLY
OPTION 4 Ignition-controlled do or loc k s ONLY

FUNCTION 2 – Secure Lock

OPTION 1* Secure lock DISABLED
OPTION 2 Standard secure lock ENABLED
OPTION 3 Smart secure lock ENABLED

FUNCTION 3 – St ar t er Ki ll ar ming mode

OPTION 1* Passive arming (60 sec.)
OPTION 2 Active arming
OPTION 3 Passive arming (3 min.)

FUNCTION 4 – Door lock/unlock pulse timing

OPTION 1* 7/10-sec. lock / unlock pulses
OPTION 2 4-sec. lock / unlock pulses
OPTION 3 7/10-sec. loc k p ul s e and two ¼ -sec. unlock pulses
OPTION 4 1/10-sec. lock / unlock pulses

FUNCTION 5 – LED flashing

OPTION 1* ENABLED (without starter kill)
OPTION 2 DISABLED
OPTION 3 ENABLED (with starter kill)

MODE 2 * Indicates default setting

FUNCTION 1 – Safe Start

OPTION 1 Safe start enabled
OPTION 2* Safe start disabled
OPTION 3 “Swap Start”- enhanced safe start mode with extended safety

FUNCTION 2 – Engine Run Time

OPTION 1 Run time = 3 minutes in gas mode / 8 minutes diesel mode
OPTION 2* Run time = 15 minutes in gas mode / 20 minutes diesel mode
OPTION 3 Run time = 25 minutes in gas mode / 30 minutes diesel mode

FUNCTION 3 – Idle Mode & Turbo Mode (auto) / Turbo mode (manual)

OPTION 1 Idle mode & turbo mode DISABLED (auto) / turbo mode DISABLED (manual)
OPTION 2* Idle mode & turbo mode ENABLED (auto) / turbo mode DISABLED (manual)
OPTION 3 Idle mode & turbo mode ENABLED (auto) / turbo mode ENABLED (manual)

FUNCTION 4 – Engine type and Cold Weather Mode

OPTION 1 Diesel mode with 20-minute run time in cold weather mode (30-sec. wait to start delay)
OPTION 2* Gas mode with 3-minute run time in cold weather mode
OPTION 3 Diesel mode with 8-minute run time in cold weather mode (18-sec. wait to start delay)
OPTION 4 Diesel mode with 8-minute run time in cold weather mode (7-sec. wait to start delay)

FUNCTION 5 – Disarm function

OPTION 1 Disarm wit h ig ni t i o n, ac c es sory and groun d out

OPTION 2* Disarm only

Installation Guide P.19

MODE 3 * Indicates default setting

FUNCTION 1– Home Valet

OPTION 1 Home Valet ENABLED
OPTION 2* Home Valet DISABLED

FUNCTION 2 – AUX 1 Programming

OPTION 1 Horn confirmation upon t he 2nd press of the LOCK button
OPTION 2* Priority door access
OPTION 3 Horn confirmations upon the 1st press of the LOCK button
OPTION 4 Negative accessory output

FUNCTION 3 – AUX 2 Programming

OPTION 1 Constant output
OPTION 2* Toggle ON/OFF (with 30-second time out)
OPTION 3 4-minute toggle (only activates under remote start)
OPTION 4 Negative starter output

FUNCTION 4 – AUX 3 / zone 3 programming

OPTION 1 1-second out p ut
OPTION 2* Constant output
OPTION 3 Trunk output with disarm/rearm pulses

FUNCTION 5 – External Trigger

OPTION 1 Zone 3 with disarm/rearm (trunk monitor)
OPTION 2* Key sense
OPTION 3 Engine start/stop
OPTION 4 SmartStart

MODE 4 * Indicates default setting

FUNCTION 1 – Alarm control

OPTION 1 Enabled (Horn must be enabled in MODE 3 FUNCTION 2, o pt ion 1 or 3)
OPTION 2* Disabled

FUNCTION 2 – Ready Mode Option / Hybrid option

OPTION 1 Enabled by handbrake
OPTION 2* Enabled by remote
OPTION 3 Hybrid option enabled

FUNCTION 3 – Ready mode com pl etion

OPTION 1 Open / Close door
OPTION 2* Remote
OPTION 3 Open / Close door with auto lock

FUNCTION 4 – Bypass

OPTION 1 ADS (1-way D2D)
OPTION 2 * Directed (2-way D2D)
OPTION 3 Fortin (1-way D2D)

FUNCTION 5 – Not Availabl e

OPTION 1 N/A
OPTION 2 * N/A
OPTION 3 N/A

OPTION 4 N/A

Transponder Learning Feature

This new feature is designed to facilitate transponder learning. It avoids having to unnecessary jump the
Ignition and Ground Out When Running wires manually just to learn the transponder.

Additionally, this feature is also very useful when learning the transponder on vehicles with a manual
transmission. Since the information can only be sent via data from the remote starter, it is impossible to trigger
the Ground Out When Running wire. With this feature, the remote starter will automatically generate the
Ignition, 2nd Ignition, Accessory and Ground Out When Running by followi ng the procedure below.

1. Turn ignition ON/OFF 5 times, to access Valet Mode;

• The LED on the antenna will stay ON to confirm that the system has successfully entered Valet mode

2. Learn the first key, learn the second key then keep the Ignition ON.

P-20 Installation Guide

3. Press and hold the brake and then press .*

• The parking lights will turn ON confirming the accessing of the “Transponder learn mode”.

4. Release the brake and then turn the Ignition OFF.**

• The parking lights will turn OFF.

• There will be a delay of 3 seconds before the remote starter activates IGN, ACC, 5

th

relay and Ground Out for up to 5

minutes.

5. To immediately exit the “Transponder Learning Mode”, press and release the Brake.

* Warning! If the button is not pressed within 5 seconds, the system will automatically exit the “Transponder

learn mode”. To return to “Transponder learn mode”, the system must be put out of Valet mode by turning the
ignition ON/OFF 5 times, then you must start over from step #1.

** Warning! If the IGN is not turned OFF within 5 seconds, the system will automatically exit the “Transponder

learn mode”. To return to “Transponder learn mode”, the system must be put out of Valet mode by turning the
ignition ON/OFF 5 times, then you must start over from step #1.

Note: For diesel vehicles, the Glow plug wire must be left unconnected when doing the “Transponder learn mode”.

Virtual Tach System

Virtual Tach System combines the latest microcontroller technology and a complex algorithm that took years to
develop. VTS is able to effectively monitor the engine starting sequence and release the starter at the right time
without physically connecting the tach wire to the remote starter. The VTS constantly monitors the data and
readjusts itself automatically in order to maximize its capability to start the engine properly in any weather or
deteriorating battery condit ion.
Note: Vir tual Tach System is onl y available in automatic transm ission.

Optional Time Delay Adjustment in Virtual Tach System

Follow these steps t o program crank time a djustment, if needed:

1. Enter programming mode (page-16)  the p arking lights will stay on for up t o 20 secon ds.

2. Before the lights go out, press and hold the brake pedal and press the and buttons
simultaneously  t he parking l ights will flash 4 times. Do not release the brake pedal.

3. Press the button if you wish to increase the time delay or the button if you want to
decrease it. The time delay will be increased or decreased by 50ms. and the parking lights will

flash once if the

is press ed or twice if the button is pressed.

4. Press the button to save the settin gs you have entered. The parking lights will flash 5 times.

5. Release the brake pedal – the time del ay programming is now complete.

Installation Guide P.21

Tach Learning

Tach Jumper Settings

Some new vehicles have a higher

TACH voltage threshold, which

would fall out of the normal TACH

trigger circuit of the remote car
starter. Changing the jumper to

TACH Threshold HIGH will allow the
module to properly detect the TACH
signal.

Multi-Speed Tach Programming Procedure

The system is designed to read a wide range of Tach signals produced by newer Ignition systems. Note that
you shoul d go through the Tach programming procedure every time a new Unit is instal led.

1. Enter programming mode (page-16)  the p arking lights will stay on for up t o 20 secon ds.

2. Before the lights go out, press and hold the brake pedal and press the and buttons
simultaneously  t he par ki ng lights will flash 4 times.

3. Release the brake pedal.

4. Start up the engine and allo w the vehicl e to reach regular en gine idle speed.

5. Once the engine is running at normal idle speed, press the brake pedal and keep it down until you
hear the parking lig hts output click 5 times.

6. Release the brake pedal the tach pr ogrammin g is now complete.

Note: If another Tach programming is req uired, sim ply repeat t he “Multi S peed Tach learning”.

Auto Tach Programming Procedure

This proc ess can be carried out instead of the conventional Tach Progr am m ing Procedure.

1. Make sure all the connectio ns are done properly and that the Module has been powered-up.

2. With the Hood up ( G round on the Hood Pin line), start the vehicle using the key.

3. Start up the engine and allo w the vehicl e to reac h regular engine idle speed.

4. Once the engine is running at normal idle speed, press the brake pedal and keep it down until you
hear the parking lig hts output click 5 times.

5. Turn the Ignition OFF. At this point, t he Tach s etting has b een programmed.

Note: The “Auto tach programming” can onl y be carrie d out once unless the system is reset.

Hybrid Option

The HYBRID feature is a convenience option that can be used when a tach reference is not available from the
vehicle or from the bypass. It is disabled by defaul t but can be enabled in Mode 4 of t he programm ing optio ns.

HYBRID mode is a special feature that is intended to facilitate the remote starter installation on most Hybrid
vehicles. With HYBRID mode enabled, the remote starter will give a four second crank output on its crank wire
(It will neither rely on VTS nor Tach to stop the crank c ycle).

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Setting the Unit into Ready Mode

If the vehicle has a manual transmission you must read the following indications. The unit must first be set to
Ready Mode in o rder to start the vehicle by remote. If the unit is not set to Ready Mode, it cannot remote start
the vehicle.

Please note that Ready Mode can be enabled by the remote or the handbrake, depending on the option that
was selected. Therefore, you must follow the appropriate procedure between the two described below in order
to set the vehicle into Ready Mode.

Once the system is set to Ready Mode, the vehicle can be remote started and stopped at any time. The system
will exit Rea dy Mode if a door, the hood o r the trunk is opened, if the brake pedal is pressed, if the parking
brake is disengaged or if the ignition key is turned t o the IGNITION ON (RUN) position.

To set the system to Ready Mode:

If Ready Mode is enabled by rem ote

If Ready Mode is enabled by handbrake

1. Ensure that all the doors, hood and trunk are closed. M ake sure that the gear selector is in the
neutral position.

2. With the engine already running, apply the

parking brake once a nd release t he brake
pedal.

2. With the engine already running, apply the

parking brake twice within 10sec.
Make sure to release the brake pedal.
The parki ng lights will flash 3 ti mes quickly
and remain l it.

Skip to st ep 4.

3. Within 20 sec. of engaging the parking

brake, press and hold , or on
the transmitter.
The parki ng lights will flash 3 ti mes quickly

and remain l it.

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4. Remove the key: t he engine wil l continue runnin g.

5. Exit the vehicle and close all doors, hood and trunk.

6. Press for approx. 1 second ei ther:

• to lock the doors and shut down the engine;

• to unl ock the doors and shut down the engine;

• to shut down the engi ne w ithout affecting the doors .

7. The parking lig hts will flash 2 times to confirm r eady mode activation.

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Horn Timing Adjustment

Follow these steps t o adjust horn pulse timing:

1. Enter programming mode (page-16) - the par king lights will stay on for up to 2 0 seconds.

2. Press and hold the brake pedal, then simultaneously press the and buttons  the horn will
chirp 5 times.

3. Release the brake pedal.

4. To change the timing:

a. To increase the pulse by 3 ms , press the

button.

b. To decrease the p ulse by 3 ms, press the button.
c. To increase the pulse by 10 ms, press the button.

d. To decrease the p ulse by 10 ms, press the button.

5. To save the new settings: press and . The horn will honk 3 times to indicate that the settings
have been successfully saved.

Arming and Disarming the Starter Kill

This added security feature will prevent the vehicle from starting with the Ignition key when the starter kill is
armed. If the system was installed with th e starter k ill option, y ou will not b e able to st art the vehicle with the k ey
unless the system has been unlocked firs t or put into Valet Mode.

Note: If the Starter Kill is installe d , the vehicle will benefit from a protection against starter motor damage
that could occur after remote-starting the engine should the user, by force of habit, turn the ignition key to
the CRANK position.

The Starter Kill (if installed) can be configured by the installer either to Passive Mode (so as to arm
automati cally) or Act i ve Mo de ( so as to require the user’s intervention f or arming). B y default, your Remote Car
Starter is configured to Passive Mode.

1) Passive mode:

a) To arm the Starter Kill, press the button on the transmitter, OR

i) In Passive Mode, the Starter Kill will automatically arm 1 minute (by default) or 3 minutes (if

configured this way) after the ignition is turned OFF or once the last door is closed (if the
doors are monitored).

ii) The LED on the antenna will flash quickly during the countdown preceding the activation of

the Starter Kill.

iii) Once the activation countdown expires, the LED will send a series of quick double flashes to

indicate that the St arter Kill i s now armed.

b) To disarm the Starter Kill, press the

button on th e transmitter.

i) The Starter Kill will automatically rearm itself after 1 minute (by default) or 3 minutes (if

configured this way) if no door is left opened (if the doors are monitored) and the ignition is
not turne d ON.

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2) Active Mode:

a) To arm the Starter Kill, press the button on the transmit ter.

i) The parking l ights will flash onc e.
ii) The LED on th e antenna will flash slowly.
iii) If remote door locks are installed, this will also lock the doors and arm the O E M-style alarm.

b) To disarm the Starter Kill, press the

button on th e transmitter.
i) The parking l ights will flash twice.
ii) The LED on th e antenna will remain OFF.
iii) If remote door locks are installed, this will also unlock the door s.

Installation-Programmable Features

The follo w ing featur es can be pr ogrammed according to the needs of the installation and the
requirements of th e user:

Ignition-Controlled Door Locks

1. Ignition Lock disabled: turns OFF the Ignition Lock feat ure.

2. Ignition Lock enabled: locks all Doors when the key is in the ON position and the user presses the

Brake Pedal. Similarly , when the Ignition key is turned to the OFF p osition, the Doors will unlock.

3. Ignition Lock Only: the system w ill only lock all Doors when the Ignition Key is turned to the IGNITION
ON (RUN) pos ition and Brake Pedal is pressed.

4. Ignition Unlock Only: the system will unlock all Doors when the Key is turned to the OFF position,
provided the Ignition Key was in the IGNITION ON (RUN) position and the Brake Pedal was pressed at
least once.

Secure Lock

This feat ure allows the module to control certain O E M factory alarm systems without requiri ng the use
of other wi res for disarming the OEM alarm . (Namely, this feature is designed for OEM systems that
use the factory lock w ire to arm the alarm and the unlock wire to disarm it. )
Standard Secure Lock disabled: By default, the unit will send a disarm pulse before IGN, an arm pulse
once the car is remote started and an arm pulse 4 sec after the engi n e shut s down.
Note: No lock pulse or unlock pulse is sent at any mom ent of the remote start sequence.

1. Standard Secure Lock: If this Option is selected, at remote st art, the module will send an

unlock/disarm pulse (disarming the f actory Alarm)

before start-up, loc k pulse when the

engine is running, and lock/arm pulse 4 seconds after the engine shuts down.

Note: The unit DOES NOT send an arm pulse while the engine is under remote start.

2. Smart Secure Lock:

i) If the vehicle was previously l ocked with the remote starter transmitter, at remote start the

module will send an unlock/disarm pulse before start-up, lock pulse when the engine is
running, and lock/ar m pulse 4 seconds after the engine shuts down.

ii) If the vehicle is initially unlocked, the unit will not send a lock pulse, arm pulse, unlock

pulse or a disarm pulse at any moment of the r emote start sequence.

Note: The unit DOES NOT send an arm pulse whil e the engine i s under remote start.

LED Flashing

1. Enabled without Starter k ill: The LED will only flash if IGN is OFF

2. Disabled: LED flashing is disabled at all ti mes.

3. Enabled with Starter kill: The LED will only flash when the Starter kill is armed.

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Safe Start

This feature will eliminate ac cidental remote starts, e.g. when childr en are playi ng with the t ransmitter.

1. Safe start enabled: If this feat ure is enabled, the user must press the

button twice w it hin 3 seconds to

remote-start the vehicle.

2. Swap start: This feature swaps the AUX 2 activation command with the remote start command. It means
that pressing the

button will activate AUX 2 while t he AUX 2 activation button combination will remote

start the vehicle. Refer to the user guide for more information.

Engine Run Time

On a gas engine, the Remote Car Starter can be programmed to run the engine for 3, 15, or 25 minutes
(15 minutes by default). On a diesel engine, the Remote Car Starter can be programmed to run the engine for
8, 20, or 30 minutes (20 minutes by default).

Idle Mode

Convenience feature: Idle Mode allows you to keep the engine running and the doors locked while you
stop, for example, at a convenience store or for a shor t delivery.

This feature allows you to let the remote starter take over control of the vehicle (i.e. no Key in the Ignition
Switch) w hile the engine is running.

If your ve hicle has an automatic transmission, proceed as follows to set the system to Idle M ode:

1. With the engine running, make sure to release the brake pedal and press the , or button

on the transmitter unt il the parking lights come ON.

2. Remove the ignition key fr om the ignition switch.

The engine will cont inue running.

3. Exit the vehicle and close all doors, hood and trunk.

4. Press the

button to lock the doors, to arm the starter kill and to arm the OEM style alarm.

If your vehicle has a manual transmission, Idle Mode can be activated through the same routine as that used
for Read y Mode (page-21); at the last step, press button to lock the doors, arm the system and leave the

engine ru nning.

Note 1: The engine will continue running until the user re-enters the vehicle or until the expiration of the engine
run time.

Note 2: If the pre-programmed run-time expires or if the user shuts down the engine by remote control, the
vehicle will enter Ready Mode.

Caution!!! Do not leave c hildren or pets unattended in a vehicle standing in I dle Mode.

Turbo Mode

If Turbo Mo de is confi gured at installatio n, it will allow a turbocharger to idle down after the user leaves the
vehicle: the unit will take over the vehicle and keep it running for 60 seconds (or unt il it is s hut down by remote
control), then shut down the engine.
If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, pr oceed as follows to set the system to Turbo Mode:

1. With the engine running, make sure to release the brake pedal and press the , or button

on the transmitter unt il the parking lights come ON.

2. Remove the ignition key fr om the ignition switc h.

The engine will conti nue running.

3. Exit the vehicle and close all doors, hood and trunk.

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4. Press the button; this will lock t he doors, arm the OEM-style alarm (if configured|) and confirm

that the vehicl e is in Turb o Mode.

5. The engine will shut down aft er 60 seconds.

If your vehicle has a manual transmission, follow all steps of the Ready Mo de routine (page-22) to activate
Turbo Mode. At the last step,

• Press to lock the doors and have the engine shut down aft er 60 seconds;
The parki ng lights will flash 3 times and remain lit.
The OEM-style alarm and starter kill (if configured) will be arme d.

• Press

to unlock the doors and have the engine shut down after 60 secon ds;

The parki ng lights will flash 3 times and remain lit.

• Press

to shut down the engi ne without af fecting t he doors.

Note: The vehicle will enter Ready Mode once the engine run time ex pires.

Engine Type – Gas or Diesel

Set to gas mode by default, the unit can be programmed to operate in Diesel mode. In diesel mode, the crank
timing delay can be set to 7sec, 18-sec or 30sec. Ref er to the pro gra mming option t able (page-18).

Ignition Valet

If the ignit ion valet is disable d (Mode2/ Function5), the system c annot be put into valet mode using the key.

“Home Valet™” Mode

If configured at installation, this feature will remotely set the vehicle to a no-remote-start mode: if the vehicle is
parked indoors there is no danger of it starting accidentally by remote control. If the vehicle has a manual
transmission, it should be set i nto ready mode before activating the Home Valet™.

Note: Once the Home Valet Mode is activated, the vehicle will not start by remote, but the OEM alarm
functions will remain active.

To take the system into home valet mode:

1. Press the or button.

2. Within 3 seconds, press the and buttons simultaneously for 3 sec.

3. The P-lights will flash once

To take the system out of home v alet mode:

• Turn the ignition key to the IGNITI ON ON (RUN) position.

The system will warn you if someone attempts to start your vehicle while it stands in home valet mode. The
parking lights will: Turn ON then OFF; then, flash twice, pause; then, flash twice again.

AUX 1

Note: This 500 mA negat iv e Aux 1 output c an be used for many diff erent applications
Priority door:

This great feature allows the user to unlock solely the driver’s door with a single press of the

button on the

transmitter, and to unlock the other doors, if desired, by pres sing the

button for a second time.

The output will provide a 1-second negative output when the button is pressed a second time on the
transmitter.

Installation Guide P.27

Horn Confir mat i on:
AUX 1 can be programmed to trigger the horn every time the

button is pressed, or when the button is
pressed twice within 3 seconds. When horn confirmation is activated, panic mode is enabled. If horn
confirmation is disabled, panic mode will not be av ailable.

Negative Ac ce ss ory Output:
AUX 1 can be programmed as negative Accessor y output whic h is required for cert ain vehicl e models.

Constant Output

1. Pressing and holding the button for more than 3 seconds will lock all doors and will send a negative

pulse to the lock wire (Brown wire from 12-pin harness) as long as the

button is held down
(maximum of 15 seconds). This negative pulse can be configured to activate certain functionalities such
as rolling up the wind ow s.

2. Pressing and holding the button for more than 3 seconds will unlock all doors and will send a

negative pulse to the unlock wire (Green wire from the 12-pin harness) as long as the

button is held
down (maximum of 15 seconds). This negative pulse can be configured to activate certain functionalities
such as rolling down the windows.

AUX 2

Note: This 500 mA negat iv e Aux 2 output can be used for many different appli cations

Option 1

Constant output (15sec):

1. If using a two-way LED remote, press and release the AUX button. The button will

stay illuminated.
Or
If using a two-way LCD remote, access LEVEL1.

2. Press and hold to act ivate AUX-2.

Option 2

Toggle ON/OFF for a m aximum of 30 seconds:

1. If using a two-way LED re m ote, press and release the AUX button. The button will

stay illuminated.
Or
If using a two-way LCD remote, access LEVEL1.

2. Press and hold to activate/deactivate AUX-2.

Option 3

Toggle ON/OFF for a m aximum of 4 minutes:

1. If using a two-way LED re m ote, press and release the AUX button. The button will

stay illuminated.
Or
If using a two-way LCD remote, access LEVEL1.

2. Press to activate/de-activate AUX-2. Not e that AU X-2 out p ut can ON LY be

activated when the engine is r unning under a remote start.

Option 4

1. Negative Starter output: AUX 2 can b e programm ed as negative Starter output which

is required for certain car model s

Or

2. Negative Clutc h Bypass Out put: Req uired on certain manual transmission cars .

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AUX 3

This 500 mA negative AUX 3 output (trunk output) can be used for many different applications. The output can
be programme d to giv e a 1-sec. or to giv e a continuous output as long as the

button is held down.

OPTION 1

1-sec. trunk pu lse: Pressing the button for 5sec will send a 1sec negative trunk pulse

to the trunk wire.

OPTION 2

Constant trunk output: Pressing and holding the button for more than 3 seconds will

send a negative pulse to the trunk wire as long as the

button is held down (maximum of

15 sec.).

OPTION 3

1-sec. trunk pulse with disarm/ rearm: Pressing the button for 5sec will send a disarm

pulse, a 1sec negative trunk pulse and a rearm pulse 3sec after the trunk pulse.

External Trigger Input

The External Trigg er wire can be used for remote-starting the vehicle with an external devi ce. When the
vehicle is running, trigg ering this i nput will activate Idle Mode. The External Trigg er wire can also be
used to operate as a negative trigger with the Trunk pin-swit ch or the Key Sense wir e (by default ).

Option 1: Zone3 disarm/rearm: Connects to (-) Negative Trunk pin. When this wire is programmed for trunk

pin, pressing

will activate a 1-second disarm output. If ground (-) is detected on the trunk pin (the trunk has

been opene d), an ARM pulse will be sent 5 seconds after the Trunk is closed. An ARM pulse will be sent
4 seconds after the

button is pressed if the Trunk pin state is unchanged (The Trunk was unopened).
Disarm is sent only if the system was previously locked and armed. If secure lock is enabled, unlock pulse(s)
will be sent with disarm, a lock pulse and a rearm pulse will be sent when the TRUNK is clos ed or if the TRUNK
was left closed.

Option 2 (De fault: Key Sense (-) Input): Connects to OEM Key Sense Wire. When the Key is detected in
the Ignition switch (Ground (-) signal on the OEM Key Sense Wire) the Starter K ill w ill not ARM even when it i s
set to Passive Mode. If Secure Lock is programmed, LOCK and ARM will not be activated while the Key Sense
input is active (“active” meaning there is a key in the Ignition barrel).

Option 3: (Engine Start/Stop): The first (-) pulse on this input will start the Engine, the second (-) pulse on
this input wi ll stop the Engine. It is also used to activate ready mode.

Option 4: (SmartStart): This option must be selected in order for the SmartStart to be fully functional.

Alarm Control Option

The OEM-style alarm if enabled monitors the doors, hood and ignition switch of the vehicle. It will sound the
horn if a door or the hood is opened, or if the key is turned in the ignition for a maximum of 1min. To enable this
feature, you must choose “Horn confirmation” in (Mode3/ Function2) and choose “Alarm enabled” in (Mode4/
Function 2). Refer to the programming opti on table. (Page-18)

1) To arm the OEM-style alarm, press the

button on t he transmitter.

a) The OEM-style alarm will ONLY arm if the button on the transmitter is pressed.
b) The LED on the antenna will flash slowly to indicate that the OEM-style alar m is now armed.

2) To disarm the OEM-style alarm, press the

button on the transmitter.

• To stop the horn from sounding if the OEM-style alarm is triggered, press the or button, or

put the sy stem in and out of Valet Mo de.

Bypass

Remote starters of this series have the ability t o w ork in two-w ay mode (D2D) with Xpresskit bypass modules.
They also of fer one way communication with Xpresskit, ADS and Fortin bran d bypass modules.

Installation Guide P.29

Note: For Hardware 5.0 and higher, there can only be one bypass connected to the uni t.

Multi-Car Operation

This option allows the owner of two vehicles, both equipped with identical systems, to control both systems with
only one re mote transmitter. (See user guide for operation)
Note: See transmit ter progra m m ing section on how to learn the tr ansmitter to the second car.

Intrusion Codes via Horn

The system monitors the following:

• Doors

• Hood

• Ignition

Note: If an intrusion has occurred the HORN will sound for a maxi mum of 1mi nute.

If an intrusion has oc curred and pressed, the horn provides an intrusio n code corresponding to the type of
intrusion that occurred.

Diagnostic table:

1x = power interruption

4 x = Doors int rusion

3x = Hood

6x = Igniti on

Diagnostics via Parking Lights

Diagnostic Table for Shutdown

Parking lights flashes

Cause

1

• Runtime has ex pir e d.

2

• Shutdown by remote.

• Ready mod e is activated.

3

• Failed start.

4

• Brake shut down.

10

• Hood shutdown.

Flash for 30se c

• Panic mode.

Flash for 60se c

• Alarm triggered.

Diagnostic Table for Start Failure

Parking lights flashes

Cause

0

• Ignition is active

1

(Manual t ransmission

only)

• Ready mod e is not activated.

• Tach signal is not learned.

1 slow  2 quick

• The system is set to valet mode.

3

(Automatic transmi ssion

only)

• The parki ng brake is active.

• Yellow loop is connected.

4

• Brake wire is active

6

• A tach sign al is detec ted before Igniti on.

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10

• Hood wire i s active.

Note: The installer can also use the PRG-1000 to diagnose shutdown and remote start failures. Refer to the
PRG-1000 manual guide.

Parking Light Flashes Summary Table

Parking lights flashes

Description

1

• Doors locked.

• Trunk released.

• Enable LED flashin g via remote.

• Start signal received from the remote.

2 slow

• Power OFF  ON; transmission is set t o automatic.

2 fast

• Doors unl ocked

• Valet mode i s deactivated

3 slow

• Runtime is extended.

3 fast

• Valet mode activated.

• Disable L ED flashin g via remote.

4 fast

• Power OFF  ON; transmissio n is set to manual.

• Enter multi speed tach programming

• Enter time delay adjustment in v irtual tach system.

5 fast

• Tach signal is learned success fully.

• Transmit ter is learned successfully.

8 fast

• The unit is reset.

ON  twice

• Cold weather mode deactivated

ON  3 times

• Cold weather mode activated.

ON for 20sec

• Enter pro gramming m ode

Solid ON

• Engine is running under remote start.

Flash for 30se c

• Panic mode is triggered.

Flash for 60 se c

• Alarm is triggered.

ON  twice  twice

• A remote st art was attempted while the system is in home valet.

Resetting the Module to Default Features

Resetting the module is not a required process. Most of the time, you can avoid resetting the module by fixing
the issue directly at the root of the cause.

To reset t he module:

1. Enter programming mode (page-15)

2. In 20 seconds or less, press and release the brake pedal 6 times.

3. The parking light s will flash 8 times, confirmin g the reset.

On some vehicles such as BMWs and certain Volkswagens, pressing the brake pedal without the key in the
ignition ON position will not work. If this is the case, simply leave the ignition ON while performin g the reset.

Installation Guide P.31

Troubleshooting Poor Transmitting Range

In order to ensure optimal range, the antenna should be instal led at least 7.5 cm (3 in.) from the r oof –

2.5 cm (one inch) below the tint strip is generally the best locatio n. Install the antenna as far as
possible f rom radio antennas, GPS, Onstar® or factory compasses.
Many factors may affect the operating range of the transmitt er. Some o f these are:

• The condit ion of the battery in t he transmitter.

• The operating environment (for example: downtown radio-frequency noise, airports, cellular

phone towers…)

• Metal: any type of metal will affect operating range. This includes the metal in the c ar.

• The shape of the vehicle can affect range as well; vans in general have an especially poor

range.

• The shape of the roof and A-pillars brings about considerable radio-frequency deflection (in
this case the signal from the remote control). As a result, the direction in which the vehicle is
facing in relation to the remote control can affect the range. Straight on – standing in front of
the vehicle – generally gives you the greatest range; the second best performance is from
the back. Using the remote control from either side of the vehicle will usually give the lowest
range.

• The range will be signi ficantly lower in a crowded par king lot th an in open space.

• Always hold the transmitter high, approximately at shoulder height. Holding the transmitter

against y our chin will also increase your range: your head acts as an antenna.

• The operating range will be somewhat lower on vehicles equipped with an aftermarket or
factory alarm.

• Windows and windshields tinted with lead or metallic tints w ill decrease the operat ing range.

• The antenna cable may have been cut and/or is grounded out on the chassis. Try using

another c able.

• The receiv er may be faulty. Try replacing it with another.

Testing

Before putting the vehicle back together, it is recommended to check that the system operates
properly. The following testi ng proce dures sho uld be used to verify proper inst allation a nd operation
of the syst em. Before testing, make sure that all co nnections are soldered and that the unit is plugged
in.

 If installed on a MANUAL transmission, make sure the system properly enters and exits

ready mode (see earlier in this Guide).

 Remote-start the engine and listen for starter drag. If the starter cranks for too long, carry out

another tach programming procedure.

 Hoo d sw i tc h shutdown. With the vehicle running under the remote car starter, open the hood; the

vehicle should shut down. If it does not shut down, c heck the hood pin-switch and its connector.

 Brakes shutdown circuit. With the vehicle running under the remote car start, press and release

the brake pedal. The engine should shut down immediately. If the engine continues to run, check
the brakes switch connection.

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Troubleshooting Q&A

The follo wing are some common i nstallation related issues.
A problem or symptom i s given and then possible solutions and/or suggestions as to ar eas to veri fy are
enumerated.

1. I cannot program the remote control.

• Do the parking lights come on when you open the hoo d? (Do es the hood pi n wor k?)

• Is the antenna plugged in?

• Does the light on the remote co ntrol turn o n whe n you pres s the butt on ?

• Is the Ignition wire connected properly?

• Are you waiting too l ong between program ming steps?

 After flashing the hood pin turn t he key to ON, wait 2 s econds.
 Turn the key OFF, ON, OFF then keep pressing the LOCK button repeatedly until you get 5

light flas hes from the module.

The entire proc ess should take less than 20 seconds.

2. The car won't start by remote.

• Does the light on the remote lig ht up when you press the button?

• Is the starter in valet mode?

• Does the vehicle have passive antitheft security (PATS, VATS, PASSLOCK, TRANSPONDER)?

3. The starter motor cranks f or 8 secon ds but the car won't star t.

• Are you on the correct ignition w ire?

• Does the car have mor e than 1 ignition?

4. The car cranks briefly th en quits.

• Have you bypassed the passive security (PASSLOCK, PASSKEY III, PATS. ..)?

• Have you adjusted tach?

• Is the vehicle's batt ery weak?

5. The park lights come on for 8 seconds but the starter motor w ill not cr ank.

• Does the car have an aftermarket star ter disable?

• Have you bypassed the VATS or P asslock I I?

• Is the start wire hook ed up correctly?

• Has the cl utch been bypassed properly ( for standard transmissions)?

6. The car starts but starter stays engaged.

• Make sure i gnition and crank are not common with the key out (connected at r est). May have to
add relay (i.e. Tercel, Altima)

• Did you make an auto tach adjustment?

• Weak tach signal?

• Bad ground?

7. The car starts by remote but then the starter re-engages.

• Check ground wire

• Is tach programmed?

8. The car starts on i ts own.

• Is the module in cold weather mode?

• Program remote 4 tim es. (another remote m ay be programmed to your mo dul e)

• Is external trigger shorting o ut to ground?

9. The factory alarm goes of f when I start by remote.

• Did you hook the disarm wire?

• Do you have the correc t OEM disarm wire?

10. The ABS and the CHECK ENG INE light come on in the dash.

• Are you missing a sec ond ignition or accessory?

11. The car starts and runs but the heater blower motor doe sn't work.

• Incorrect accessory wire

• Does it hav e more than one accessory?

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12. The car starts, the heater works but not the ai r conditi on ing system.

• Missing s econd accessory (common on some Fords)

13. The CHECK ENGINE light comes on and the vehicle doesn' t shift, it feels sluggish.

• Missing s econd ignit ion. (common on som e G M s)

14. On cold mornings the park lights come on, go out, and th en flash 2 ti m es slowly.

• Check for a w eak car battery. (Try using the cold weather mode option)

15. The car doesn' t start an d the park lights fl ash 4 times.

• Check brake circuit.

• Check for blown rear park light (feedback ).

16. The vehicle runs for 8 seconds then shuts down. I have 12 volts on starter wire the whole time but

no over crank.

• Did you make an auto tach adjustment? (Ne w G M trucks, cars and miniv a ns )

17. The car runs f or about 5 seconds, shuts down and restarts; it does this 3 time s.

• Check voltage on tac h wire.

• Try an alternate tach source.

18. The car starts by remote but the range is poor.

• Are the car windows tinted?

• Does it hav e an aftermarket alarm?

• Is the antenna mount ed below the

tint strip?

• Using the c orrect remote?

• Change remot e bat ter y .

• Heated front windshield? (Taurus, Crown

Victoria)

• Metal film in windshield?
(GM minivans)

19. I get excellent range when the vehicle is not running b ut almost none when it is running.

• Check for loose spark plug boot or faulty ignition wires, crac ked cap.

• Try disconnecting blower motor.

20. After about a half hour almost no range at all until the vehicle is started with the key again.

• Does the vehicle have factory alarm/ key less entry ?

• You might have to switch to a 433M HZ module (some GM Trucks, Cavalier/Sunfire,

Breeze/Stratus/Cirrus).

21. The radio stays on after the vehicle shuts down.

• Retained Accessor y Power will keep power to radio for approx. 10 - 15 minutes or until it sees a
door open. (Fords, GM's R.A.P.)

22. The headlig hts stay on after car shuts down by remote.

• Switch headlight switch from auto to normal. (Toyota)

• On some ve hicles, opening a door will shut the head li ghts off. Pulse the dri vers door pi n with the

rearm wire.

23. I get no 12V re ading at all at the brake pedal, depressed or not.

• Some vehicles require ignition be on. (BMW)

24. The park lights flash on their own.

• Check hood pin adj us t me nt.

• Bad ground?

25. I blow fuses e very time I t ry the rem ote door locks and I have already installe d a relay.

• Door lock s are revers e polarit y, and not positive tr igger.

26. I blow fuses e very time I t ry the rem ote trunk release and I have already installed a rela y.

• Trunk3 release is rev erse polar ity, and not positive trigger.