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21. Special Programming Options
The AutoCommand
®
unit has 8 special options and features. You will not need
to use these special options in most situations. The factory settings will oper-
ate most vehicles.
You must turn the On/Off control switch to the “OFF”
position to program any features.
Note that when turning off this control
switch, the red LED will flash a few times, giving the diagnostic code described
in Section 20. Wait a few seconds for it to finish before programming your new
Options.
#
Factory Setting (2 flashes) Option (1 flash)
1
“No-Tach”
Tach Mode
2
10 min. run time
15 min. run time
3
Normal Crank
Extended Crank
4
Normal Crank
Super Crank
5
Normal Voltage Metering
Ignore Voltage Metering
6
Gasoline vehicles
Diesel vehicles
7
“Enable” feature
No “Enable”
8
Normal Trigger
Double Pulse Trigger
#1
sets the starting method. The factory setting uses “No-Tach” start-
ing. If you wish to use the tach to start, follow the instructions in 12A.
#2
is for the choice of run times.
#3
will add 50% more crank time to “No-Tach” starting.
#4
adds 100% more crank time. This is necessary on many deisel a n d
hard to start vehicles. Options #3 and #4 can be added together for
even more cranking time.
#5
is used in the “No-Tach” starting method for some diesel vehicles.
#6
option must be activated when installing on a diesel vehicle.
#7
cancels the Enable mode safety feature. The Enable mode
requires
that the driver toggle the ON/OFF control switch “OFF” then “ON” in
order to “enable” the vehicle for AutoCommand
®
control. This feature
guards against undesired starting of the vehicle by remote control.
#8
Normal Trigger will start and stop the AutoCommand with a single
quick ground pulse to the Remote Input wire of Step 13. Double Pulse
Trigger mode will not activate the AutoCommand until it has seen two
pulses within 3 seconds time. Thus if you hook the Remote Input wire
up to the Door Lock wire of your keyless entry module -- you can lock
