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27 TRANSMITTER LEARNING

Your transmitter is factory coded to one of over 16,000,000 different codes.
The 

remote starter 

module can learn the codes of up to 4 different transmitters.

Once power and the Control switch have been hooked up to the module, the
codes can be learned.  

The transmitter should have already come from the

factory taught to the 

remote starter 

module.  If your unit does not respond

to the transmitter in any way -- then you must teach the AutoCommand®
the code of the transmitter with the following procedure -- otherwise --
skip this step:

With the Valet Switch in the ON position:

1 .

On the  remote starter module, put the dip switch marked “1” to the on (down)
position.

2 .

Watch the green or external dash-mount red LED as you press and hold the left
LOCK button on the transmitter down.  When the LED & dash lights come  on,
the module has learned the transmitter code.  Stop pressing on the transmitter
button

3 .

To learn additional transmitters (up to 3 more), simply push the left LOCK
button on another transmitter for a few seconds until the green feedback light
& dash lights comes on.

4.

RETURN DIP SWITCH #1 TO THE UP OFF POSITION!!!  A few sec-
onds later the LED and dash lights flash 4 times signifying exiting this
mode.

NOTE:

Teaching new transmitters erases all previously learned transmit-
ters.  Thus you must learn all current transmitters at the same time.

28 Trouble Shooting with the Self Diagnostics

The remote starter unit comes with a complete built in diagnostic routine.  It tells you
why the  remote starter wouldn’t start the car or why the unit shut the car off the last
time.  To activate the diagnostic mode, simply turn the control switch OFF.  In a few
seconds, the GREEN LED on the remote starter module will flash 1 to 12 times to tell
you what the problem was.  See the chart on the following page for an explanation of
the flashes.

Note:  If the hood is open when the control switch is turned off, the light output will
flash the diagnostic code.  This will allow you to see the code from outside the vehicle.

REQUIRED FINAL STEPS

 25 The Antenna

The black coax antenna wire with the clear plastic tube at the end receives the remote
signal from the transmitter.

  

Plug the coax antenna into the  remote starter module.

Snake the coax antenna around under the dash and up the inside of the right or left
windshield post and over the top of the windshield.  Use the 2 enclosed black clips to
mount the last eight inches of the antenna to the windshield behind the rear view
mirror and at least  2 inches down from the metal top of the vehicle.  Clean the wind-
shield with the alcohol pad provided for maximum adhesion of the black clips.  Use
the 2 double stick foam tape pieces to mount the plastic clips.  The better exposed the
last (clear tube) section is, the better the range performance.  In many vehicles, you
can get better range performance by mounting the antenna vertically hanging down-
ward from the top of the windshield.

The wiring section of the installation is now complete.  Be sure to tape off all unused
wires so as to prevent short circuits, and mount the module securely under the dash.
When tying up and mounting, be sure to avoid any moving parts (steering column,
pedals) and sharp edges.

26 Trying the Unit Out

NOTE:

  Failure to properly install the hood pin switch and the Control Switch could

result in serious personal injury.  All safety features provided must be installed.

WARNING:  Be prepared to apply the brake during this testing.  Close the hood,
fully apply the emergency brake, and place the vehicle in Park.
Note: 

Some installers hook up a battery charger to the battery during installation.

This is fine, but the  remote starter will not function properly until the charger is re-
moved.  Remove the charger before final testing.

1 .

Once all the wiring is checked and is correct, turn the control switch from Off to
On once. (The green LED on the module or external dash mount red feedback
LED if plugged in should flash once then go off.)  Note that these LED will
actually glow dim when in the off position.

2 .

Now put the car in park, then press and hold the middle button on the transmitter.

3 .

When the remote control radio signal is received, the HORN, if hooked up, will
honk quickly.

4 .

After this, power will be applied to IGN1, IGN2, and then START.

5 .

When the car’s rpm go above 500, the START wire will lose power and the AC-
CESSORY and LIGHTS will be turned on a few seconds later.

6 .

The car will continue to run for ten minutes, or until the car is taken out of park,
the hood is opened, the brake is depressed, or the transmitter is pushed again.
Please check out each of these safety features.

7 .

The remote starter  will also turn off if the car stalls, but in this case it will try
starting the car up to 2 more times, waiting a little longer between tries.

8 .

The tan USER TIPS & NOTES and Wallet Cardgives you further details regard-
ing the daily use of this product.  Refer to this sheet for further functions and
features.

 

NOTE:  If you unit does not respond at all to the transmitter, you may need to

follow the Transmitter Learning on the next page.

Summary of Contents for 20036

Page 1: ...h Full Keyless Entry Security Alarm Features Installation Manual For use on automatic vehicles only For gasoline or diesel vehicles AutoCommand v9 2 7955 Cameron Brown Court Springfield Virginia USA Tel 703 866 2000 Fax 703 866 2001 www designtech intl com ...

Page 2: ...urity features The DesignTech Remote Car Starter Will start your car by remote control and run the heater defroster or air condi tioner to warm up or cool down the car Is designed to start the car if it is in park and only if the hood is closed Will attempt to start the car for up to six seconds but no longer to avoid damage to the starter motor Should the car not start or if it stalls after start...

Page 3: ...ince vehicle wire colors can change from year to year in vehicles When you have read the entire manual and paid close attention to every step start the installation by putting the YellowWARNING STICKER under the hood Pick a surface that is readily visible with the hood open and will not be easily covered with grime Make sure that the surface is clean and grime free before applying the sticker Colo...

Page 4: ...lation progresses Locate or drill a hole in the firewall to run all of the long wires 12 AWGPINK 18AWGYELLOW VIOLET GREEN andBLUE throughthefirewall to the engine compartment The remaining short wires stay in the passenger area Leave about a foot of length at the harness end under the dash for ease of working and visual access to the diagnostic lights Note Always connect up the Black and Pink wire...

Page 5: ...hat the unit has been initialized simply turn the ON OFF switch OFF and then ON The GREEN LED or dashmount LED on the Auto Command module will flash once immediately as the switch is flipped from the off 7 Thick Yellow Wire Starter Attach the YELLOW 14 gauge wire to the starter wire coming off of the key switch in the steering column area This wire is hot 12V with a meter in the start position onl...

Page 6: ...when the brake is depressed if the unit is initialized IF THE UNIT DOES NOT INITIALIZE AT THIS TIME see the purple Trouble Shooting Sheet 13 Green Wire Tach Input Control Harness The Remote Starter has two ways of monitoring the car during the starting process Either way will ensure a clean accurate start Read about both methods before deciding which one to use No TachTM Starting This starting met...

Page 7: ...pulse which gives you a quick pulse just before the car starts or stops This is a 500 mA transistor ground output which MUSTdrive a relay not included which in turn will supply either ground or positive signal This is important in some vehicles to control the defroster or to control the GM R A P system or to re lock power door locks if the vehicle automatically unlocks them whenever the vehicle st...

Page 8: ...ed in Step 29 to choose the setting you want factory setting is trunk This output is a 500 mA negative transistor output You MUSThave this output power a relay to either the trunk or the carburetor solenoid NOTE If the remotestarteris in the armed mode popping the trunk with the transmitter will disarm the alarm You can also swap the trunk and horn wires using option 22 described in Step 29 This o...

Page 9: ...ast eight inches of the antenna to the windshield behind the rear view mirror and at least 2 inches down from the metal top of the vehicle Clean the wind shield with the alcohol pad provided for maximum adhesion of the black clips Use the 2 double stick foam tape pieces to mount the plastic clips The better exposed the last clear tube section is the better the range performance In many vehicles yo...

Page 10: ...eived another remote input from the transmitter 5 flashes Transmission was shifted into gear 6 flashes Low battery voltage or alternator not coming up Either low battery volt age or you are missing one of the necessary ignition wires needed to run the vehicle When you locate it simply connect it to the AutoCommand s IGN2 wire If low battery start vehicle with key and recharge battery 7 flashes An ...

Page 11: ...shes 1 Flash Option 7 Enable Required No Enable Required The AutoCommand has a safety feature which requires the user to set the control switch by turning it off and on once each time the user leaves the vehicle This is called enabling the unit You can disable this feature by choosing the option no enable required Option 8 Normal Daytime Running Lights This option will turn the headlights on about...

Page 12: ... this Universal Alarm Bypass Module model 20401 or contact DesignTech directly Press the MIDDLE button on the transmitter The green LED on the remote starter module or the external plug in LED will flash ONCE to indicate that the remote starter has changed the selected feature from the factory setting to the option setting Pushing the middle button again will give you 2 flashes of the LED and will...

Page 13: ...8 Transponder JeepGrandCherokee99 Transponder JeepTJ Wrangler 99 Transponder Lexus all 97 Transponder Lincoln Continental 97 Transponder Lincoln Mark VIII 97 Transponder LincolnNavigator97 Transponder LincolnTowncar97 Transponder Mercedes all97 Transponder MercuryCougar99 Transponder Mercury Mystique 97 Transponder MercurySable96 Transponder NissanMaxima98 Transponder OldsmobileIntrigue98 Passlock...

Page 14: ...e themselves with the product If further assistance is required call our Tech Hotline Please have model number 20036 20037 or 20038 and the diagnoistic code See Step 28 ready before calling tech support 7955 Cameron Brown Court Springfield Virginia 22153 USA Tel 703 866 2000 or 800 337 4468 www designtech intl com Diesel Vehicles You must also set Option 6 to run in diesel mode This may be all tha...

Page 15: ...svoidiftheproductorhasbeendamagedortamperedwithoriftheproductorany suchpartshavebeenopened Inallcasesofdamageduringshipment aclaimmustbefiledwiththe shippingcarrierandnotwithDesignTechInternational Inc Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights youmayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto state OUTOFWARRANTYREPAIRS Ifthewarrantycardwasnotreturned orifyouarenottheoriginalownerofthevehicletheproduct w...

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