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AS PRG-1000 

AUTOSTART

 

TECH TOOL 

 

 

9. READ BUTTON 

 

 

The “

READ

” button displays the remote starter’s information and allows modification 

of its options. 

Please use the proper cable (see Fig. 2). 

 

1.

 

Press “READ” and select one of the brand names displayed on the PRG-1000. If 
the unit is not compatible, the PRG-1000 will display a “PRODUCT VERSION 
NOT SUPPORTED” message that prompts you to “Upgrade Programmer With 
PC Interface”. When the unit is compatible, the PRG-1000 displays the unit’s 
model number and software version. 

2.

 

Select the programming “Mode” you wish to access by scrolling “UP” or 
“DOWN” and pressing “ENTER”. You can always return to the previous menu 
by pressing “EXIT”. 

3.

 

Select the programming “Function” you wish to access by scrolling “UP” or 
“DOWN” and pressing “ENTER”. You can always return to the previous menu 
by pressing “EXIT”. 

4.

 

Select the programming “Option” you wish to change by scrolling “UP” or 
“DOWN” and pressing “ENTER”.  

5.

 

At that moment you can either immediately save the newly entered setting by 
pressing “ENTER” followed by “WRITE”, or wait until all changes are made 
and then press “WRITE” to save the new settings all at once to the remote 
starter. 

6.

 

Press “SAVE” to save the new settings to the PRG-1000 file. 

 

Warning:

 Modifications made to the customizable options will apply solely when writing to the remote 

starter EEPROM is completed. Never disconnect the AS PRG-1000 during the writing process. Cable 

disconnection may lead to remote starter EPROM corruption. 

 

 

AS PRG-1000 

AUTOSTART

 

TECH TOOL 

 

 

7. DIAGNOSTIC BUTTON 

 

 

The “

DIAG

” button is used to troubleshoot units. It offers 3 options: 

Please use the proper cable ( see Fig. 2). 

 

1.

 

“START FAILURE”

 displays the last recorded remote start failure. 

2.

 

“LAST ALARM”

 displays the last event that generated a full alarm trigger. 

3.

 

“ERASE START FAILURE”

 deletes the last stored remote start failure.

 

 

 

 

8. FUNCTION BUTTON 

 

 

The “

FUNCT

” button is used to reset a unit to its factory settings, or to erase all of the 

installer’s programming files. 

Please use the proper cable( see Fig. 2). 

 

1.

 

“RESET STARTER”

 clears all previous settings, events loggings, tachometer 

references and transmitter codes stored in the unit, and resets them to the factory 
settings. After selecting “RESET STARTER”, you are prompted to confirm your 
choice by pressing “ENTER”. If you do not wish to reset the unit completely, 
press “EXIT” to go back to the preceding menu. 

2.

 

“RESET PRG-1000”

 erases all of the installer’s programming files at once. 

After selecting “RESET PRG-1000”, you are asked to confirm your choice by 
pressing “ENTER”. If you do not wish to reset the programmer’s files 
completely, press “EXIT” to go back to the preceding menu.

 

 

Summary of Contents for AS PRG-1000

Page 1: ...AS PRG 1000 AUTOSTART TECH TOOL USER GUIDE AS PRG 1000 ...

Page 2: ...RG 1000 firmware and other additional features such as saving recalling personal programming options files on a computer The MODULE cable enables communication between the remote starter and the PRG 1000 This T harness which connects to the remote starter antenna allows the unit to be programmed and or read even when the remote starter is powered off Fig 1 To PC LINK adapter To computer USB port T...

Page 3: ...gnizes multiple car networks i e J1850 ISO9141 KWP2000 and CAN The user can erase most GENERIC OBDII DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES DTCs The PRG 1000 does not erase specific codes i e most airbags and antipollution DTCs The PRG 1000 comes with two test leads and alligator clips which can be used to locate a valid tachometer source Fig 3 Fig 4 ...

Page 4: ...u will hear 2 beeps The PRG 1000 if operating on its 9 volt battery will turn off by itself if left unattended for more than 5 minutes The programmer cannot be turned off and will not automatically turn off when it is powered through one of its link cables As a reminder 2 beeps will be heard every 5 minutes if the programmer is left unattended This tool is made for a 12 volt DC operation To avoid ...

Page 5: ... 800 228 5190 or support autostart ca Warning The personal computer requires a software installation before it can enable PC LINK communication Please install the software before connecting the PC LINK adaptor to your PC AS PRG 1000 AUTOSTART TECH TOOL 2 UP DOWN BUTTONS Use the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll the PRG 1000 menu 3 EXIT ENTER BUTTONS Use the EXIT button to go back to the preceding menu...

Page 6: ...mitters that are coded in the remote starter or alarm Follow the instructions displayed to view how many transmitters are programmed into the unit 5 TEST REMOTE BUTTON allows the user to test the transmitter s operations Establish which generation of remote 1ST generation 4 buttons or 5 buttons with a STOP button or 2nd generation with advanced options such as AUX and or SHIFT button s is being te...

Page 7: ...rning Modifications made to the customizable options will apply solely when writing to the remote starter EEPROM is completed Never disconnect the AS PRG 1000 during the writing process Cable disconnection may lead to remote starter EPROM corruption AS PRG 1000 AUTOSTART TECH TOOL 7 DIAGNOSTIC BUTTON The DIAG button is used to troubleshoot units It offers 3 options Please use the proper cable see ...

Page 8: ...BUTTONS TACH Hz reference 4 ON OFF reference 1 OBD II SCAN reference 5 REMOTE reference 6 FUNCT reference 8 DIAG reference 7 UP reference 2 EXIT reference 3 ENTER reference 3 DOWN reference 2 READ reference 9 WRITE reference 10 RECALL reference 11 PC LINK reference 13 SAVE reference 12 Abbreviation Table of Functions and Options in Short Words reference 14 ...

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