Polarstart PS-5500 Installation Manual Download

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TACH ADJUSTMENTS

Polarstart systems have two methods of fine-tuning
the tach signal that is generated from the vehicle.
The first method is manual tach

searching and

setting, and the second is automatic tach searching
and setting. Either method can be used, however an
automatic search is recommended.

Tach

adjustment procedures should be done every
time a new unit is installed.

This is because the

tach signal from some Ignition systems can
sometimes be too high or too low, thus causing
failed starts under different temperatures.

The procedures for tach adjustment are as
follows:

1. Hold pin switch (Hood switch) down for 4

seconds.

2. Release pinswitch (Parking lights should come

ON)

3. With Parking lights ON, immediately push and

release pinswitch again.

4. Parking lights will stay ON for up to 20

seconds. (If not repeat from step 1)

5. With Parking lights ON press Trunk button of

remote transmitter. (Parking lights will flash 1
to 7 times)

6. Start the vehicle using the key.

If Parking lights stays ON, you have selected
an incorrect tach wire.

(Relocate tach wire and

start from step 1)

If Parking lights goes OFF

then proceed to the next step.

Allow vehicle to reach regular engine idle
speed, then press and release brakes. (Parking
lights will flash appropriate setting, from 1 to 7
flashes)

Press Trunk button of remote transmitter, to
save setting. (Parking lights will flash one long
flash)

NOTE: A manual adjustment should only be
done if the auto setting is not completing the
crank cycle properly in cold weather.

MANUAL TACH SEARCH AND SETTING

1. Hold Hood switch down for 4 seconds.
2. Release pinswitch (Parking lights should come

ON)

3. With Parking lights ON, immediately push and

release pinswitch again.

4. Parking lights will stay ON for 20 sec. (If not

repeat from step 1)

5. Press Trunk button of remote transmitter.

(Parking lights will flash 1 to 7 times)

6. Now you can increase or decrease the tach

setting, depending on your needs.

7. Button 1 will decrease the setting, and button 2

will increase the setting.

8. After proper setting has been reached, push

Trunk button to save setting. (Parking lights
should flash once long)

CUSTOM PROGRAMMING OPTIONS

Polarstart systems are equipped with 2 custom
programming menus that allow the user to custom
fit the system according to the installation
requirements. These options are designed to help
make interfacing with all vehicles possible.

To get into custom programming mode you
must do the following:

1. Hold pinswitch down for 4 sec.
2. Release pinswitch (Parking lights will come

ON)

3. Immediately push and release pinswitch once

again. (Parking lights will stay ON for 20
sec.)

4. Press and hold brakes, and press LOCK

button or START button on remote
transmitter. (

LOCK

utton

for mode one, and

START

button for mode two)

(Parking lights

will flash once for mode 1 and twice for
mode 2)

After you have entered into one of the two
programming menus you can release the brake
pedal. The unit will stay in programming mode
until the Hood pinswitch is pressed or the Valet
switch has been turned OFF. (So take your time
to make the proper selection)

The menu will automatically start you at function
one, once you choose from one of the three
Options; you will automatically jump to the next
function.
To select one of the three options press the
appropriate transmitter button. (See below)

1.  LOCK = Option 1
2.   START = Option 2
3.   TRUNK = Option 3

Once an option has been selected the Parking
lights will flash 1,2 or 3 times. (

Depending on

option selected)

MODE 1

FUNCTION 1: Ignition Lock

•

OPTION 1* Ignition Lock Enabled

•

OPTION 2 Ignition Lock Disabled

•

OPTION 3 Ignition Lock Disabled