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cannot be started; if an attempt is made to start the vehicle, the starter will simply not
operate. Any such failed starting attempt will result in the Status Light illuminating
solid Red as soon as the ignition switch is turned to the "on" or "run" position. This
serves as a warning of the no-start condition, and also to indicate that the system is
in the process of "seeking" an authorized key fob disc. Please note that an installation
option allows for the vehicle's dome light circuit to initiate the KeyCounter's seeking
of the disc; if so the Status Light changes from flashing Red to solid Red as soon as
the door is opened. In this case, the exchange of the digital signal between the disc
and the KeyCounter occurs much faster; typically before the key is even inserted into
the ignition switch.
However, when a starting attempt is made with an authorized key fob disc, the
Status Light will change from flashing Red to a flashing of Green for 10 seconds (except
during the ATV warning period- see page xx). When the Status Light changes to
flashing Green, it is important to note that the KeyCounter is actually indicating two
conditions:
First, the starter circuit is no longer immobilized, and the engine can be started.
Second, note that the Green flashes occur as a series of flashes between pauses.
This is the ATV operation; the number of flashes is the number active
transponder discs, hence keys, which are able to successfully start the vehicle.
To summarize the KeyCounter's basic operation and indications:
To better understand Active Transponder Verification (ATV), consider that your
system includes two discs- the Red Programming and Black Daily Use discs.
Therefore, every time the ignition switch is turned on, and the exchange occurs
between the disc and the KeyCounter, the Status Light changes from solid Red to two
Green flashes between pauses for a 10 second period. The two Green flashes
represent the two discs; if for example an extra Black Daily Use was added, the Green
flashes would be three times between pauses. As the KeyCounter can have as many
as four Black Daily Use discs in addition to the Red Programming disc, ATV
could be as many as five Green flashes between pauses.
Solid Orange Status Light indicates that the KeyCounter is in the automatic
process of immobilizing the starter.
Flashing Red
Status Light indicates that the starter is immobilized.
Solid Red
Status Light indicates that the KeyCounter is seeking a transponder
disc and the starter is still immobilized.
Flashing Green between pauses Status Light indicates that the KeyCounter has
detected the presence of an authorized transponder disc, and the
vehicle can be started.
ATV
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Warning
For the first 48 hours after the KeyCounter is installed, or for 48 hours after any key
fob disc programming activity, the Status Light will have a different operation when the
ignition switch is turned on, and the disc/control unit exchange occurs. During this
initial period, the ATV display is extended to 90 seconds, and the Green flashes are
against a Red background color. This eye-catching display is a warning that key
fob disc programming activity has recently taken place.
ATV, or Active Transponder Verification, is an exclusive patented feature. Al-
though similar antitheft systems are available, even as factory-equipped systems,
only KeyCounter indicates how keys can actually start your vehicle.
Your KeyCounter system includes a push-button Valet/Override Switch. This
switch can be located on the bottom of an included Status Light and Valet/Override
Switch combination holder; or, the installer has the option of mounting it in a hidden,
but accessible location. The Valet/Override Switch, used in conjunction with the
ignition key, may be used to override the system by placing it in Valet Mode should
the KeyCounter disc become lost or stolen. As long as the system is in Valet Mode,
the automatic engagement of the system will not occur. Therefore, in addition
to providing an emergency override function, Valet Mode is used to prevent the
KeyCounter's automatic engagement during times when it may not be desired.
System Override and Valet Mode
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To place the system into Valet Mode, which will also permit the starting of the
vehicle without having a key fob disc present, perform the following steps:
1) Enter the vehicle; the system is engaged, as indicated by a flashing Red Status
Light. If the door detection circuit is connected, the Status Light will change to
solid Red when the door is opened. If not, the Status Light remains flashing until
the following step.
2) Use the ignition key to turn the ignition switch on. The Status Light will change
to solid Red (if not already solid Red from the door detection circuit) indicating that
system is actively seeking a key fob disc. When the Status Light is solid Red the
vehicle will not start.
3) Press the Valet/Override Switch 3 times. The Status Light will briefly change to
solid Orange before extinguishing completely. The system is now in Valet Mode,
and the vehicle may be started. As an indicator of Valet Mode, when the ignition
switch is turned off, and while it is off, the Status Light will be solid Green.
The system is now in Valet Mode, and the starter interrupt circuit no longer
engages automatically every time that the ignition switch is turned off. Please note
that if the vehicle will be left with someone, and it is desired to place the system into
Valet Mode, simply allow the system to engage, then perform the System Override
to obtain Valet Mode.
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