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TACH PROGRAMMING:

The Remote Car Start will learn the tach rate of most vehicles single ignition coils, multiple coil packs, and or
single injector.  To learn tach:

1.  Turn the ignition key to the ON position.

3.  Press and release the program switch 3 times.

4.  Immediately turn the ignition key OFF.

5.  Hold the program switch ON, then start the vehicle using the ignition key.

6.  When the system senses the tach signal, the parking lights will begin to flash.

7.  Release the program switch.  The parking lights will turn on for 3 seconds to indicate that the tach signal is stored
     and the system is now out of the program mode.

DIAGNOSTICS:

1.  Be sure that programmable feature number #6 is set to the "Diagnostics On" mode.

2.  Press and hold the program switch on, then turn the ignition key to the ON position.

3.  The lights will flash and the number of flashes will indicate the reason for shutdown on the last remote start
attempt.  The indications are as follows.

1 Flash

5, 10, 15, or 20, minute run timer expired.

2 Flashes

Low or No tach signal received.

3 Flashes

Positive or Negative input shut down.

4 Flashes

Control switch was moved to OFF position.

5 Flashes

RF Shutdown command received.

6 Flashes

High RPM signal over speed shut down.

7 Flashes

Tach has NOT learned.

TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING:

This transmitter is designed for use with your remote start system and is programmed by using the remote
start's program switch in combination with the transmitter button. To program this transmitter into the CA-420A
system:

1. Turn the ignition to the on position.

2. Press and release the programming switch 3 times.

3. Press and hold, for 3 seconds, the button of the transmitter you wish to add until the parking light flashes
indicating the transmitter has been learned.

4. Repeat step 3 for each transmitter up to a total of 4.

Turn the ignition off to exit the program mode.

Summary of Contents for 420A

Page 1: ...se harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including any interference that may cause undesired operation Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment CA 420A Installation Instructions Kit Contents 1 Control Module 2 1 Button High Frequency Transmitters 1 ...

Page 2: ...IV E OUT P UT S HUT DOWN INP UT 2 C HAS S IS G R OUND T AC H INP UT T O ALAR MS IG NIT ION INP UT B LAC K Y E LLOW B LAC K R E D B LUE G R E E N B LAC K P ULS E DUR ING C R ANK P ULS E AF T E R S HUT DOWN P ULS E AF T E R S T AR T P ULS E B E F OR E S T AR T C ONT R OL S WIT C H P R OG R AM S WIT C H C A 420A 6 5 4 3 2 1 V IOLE T P INK R E D P INK WHIT E OR ANG E R E D V IOLE T IG NIT ION 1 12V C ...

Page 3: ...nsure the drill will not penetrate any existing factory wiring or fluid lines Drill a 1 4 hole in the desired location and thread the pin switch into it If using the mounting bracket first secure the bracket to the desired location and secure the pin switch in the threaded mounting bracket hole PROGRAM SWITCH SAFETY Red Handled CONTROL SWITCH Select a mounting location that is within reach of the ...

Page 4: ...one battery source supplying power to the ignition switch Separate feed wires must be used for the Red and Red Violet wires If your vehicle does not have two battery feed wires at the ignition switch then it is possible to connect both wires to the vehicle s battery This wire provides power for the start relay and the accessory relay IMPORTANT It is the responsibility of the installing technician ...

Page 5: ...emote starter is disabled Connect the BLACK w WHITE wire to one of the wires from the back of the previously mounted Safety Red Handled control switch Connect the remaining wire of the control switch to chassis ground Always try to mount the switch so that the ON position is in an upward or toward the driver direction GRAY Hood Pin Input Connect the GRAY wire to the hood pin switch provided This w...

Page 6: ...mming if the brake switch in the vehicle switches ground a normally open push button switch must be added During the program sequence when the brake pedal is pressed and released this switch will be used in it s place If the installation of this switch is necessary connect one end of the normally open push button switch to the BROWN w RED wire and connect the other end of the switch to a fused 12 ...

Page 7: ...2 Ignition 3 Output Some newer vehicles use a third ignition wire which is required to start and keep the vehicle s engine running If this is the case connect the BLUE w BLACK wire to terminal 86 of an external relay Connect terminal 30 85 to a fused 12 volt battery source rated for a minimum of 25 Amp Connect terminal 87 to the third ignition wire in the vehicle 3 Transponder Key Override To bypa...

Page 8: ... Remote Start system engages BLUE Pulsed Ground Output After Start The BLUE wire will provide a 1 second 300mA pulsed ground output after the vehicle is started under control of the Remote Start system Typically this wire will be used to re lock the vehicle doors if the doors unlock automatically when the factory anti theft system is disarmed BLACK w RED Pulsed Ground Output After Shutdown The BLA...

Page 9: ... 1 0 8 Gas Diesel Gas Diesel 10 Diesel 15 Diesel 20 Gas 9 BTN Press 1 Press Start 2 Press Start 2 Press Start To Program Features 1 Turn the ignition key to the ON position 2 Press and release the program switch 3 times 3 Immediately turn the ignition key OFF then back to ON 4 Press and release the program switch 2 times 5 Use the program switch to advance to the feature that you want to change EX...

Page 10: ... number of flashes will indicate the reason for shutdown on the last remote start attempt The indications are as follows 1 Flash 5 10 15 or 20 minute run timer expired 2 Flashes Low or No tach signal received 3 Flashes Positive or Negative input shut down 4 Flashes Control switch was moved to OFF position 5 Flashes RF Shutdown command received 6 Flashes High RPM signal over speed shut down 7 Flash...

Page 11: ...art the vehicle using the transmitter 3 The vehicle should start and run under the control of the remote start system 4 Move the switch to the OFF Open From Ground position the vehicle should shut off If the unit fails this test recheck your switch connection to the Ground and the Black White wire of the Remote Start system DO NOT RELEASE THIS VEHICLE TO THE CONSUMER UNTIL YOU CONFIRM THE OPERATIO...

Page 12: ...lace with cable ties or screws Be certain that the mounting location will not inhibit any of the controls of the vehicle 3 Securely tie all wiring up and away from all hot and moving parts that they may come in contact with under the dash board or in the engine compartment areas CAUTION Avoid the area around the steering shaft and column as wires can wrap around these mechanisms and inhibit the sa...

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