Before You Get Started - Autostart AS-1414 Installation Manual

Before You Get Started...

♦ On vehicles with a manual Transmission,
always ensure that all Doors will get the Unit
out of Ready Mode. Switch the wire used so
that it is triggered by all Doors.
♦ Make sure that the Parking Brake and Door
Switch contacts work properly.
♦ When working on a vehicle, always leave a
window open.
♦ Never leave the keys in the car. Leave them
on a workbench with a window rolled down.
♦ Remove courtesy light fuse, if possible, to
prevent battery drain.
♦ The Programming Assistance Button
(A.k.a. PAB.)
The PAB is mounted on the side of the Unit.
This push button mimics the hood pin switch in
order to avoid having to get out of the vehicle
and pressing the hood pin switch. The PAB
only when the Hood is up.
will work
♦ Inspect vehicle for any body damage or
electrical problems
♦
Always solder
connections.
♦ Keep the Transceiver away from other types
of antennas (GPS/Onstar).
♦ Never install the control unit where it could
interfere with normal operation or obstruct
service technicians.
♦ Always use a grommet when running wires
into the Engine compartment. Never run wires
through bare or sharp metal.
♦ Do not disconnect the battery on vehicles
equipped with air bags and anti-theft radios.
♦ Never ground the control unit to the vehicle's
steering column.
♦ Make sure that all the switches and controls
operate properly.
♦ Verify that the vehicle starts and idles properly.
♦ Make sure that all safety equipment is
installed: the valet button (if installed), the Hood
Switch and the warning label
AS-1414/ AS-1424
Installation Guide
and tape all
♦
When wiring in parallel, make sure to
isolate each connection with a diode in order
to avoid feedback and possible damage.
Examples:
Wiring a clutch bypass and a Transponder
Module to the Ground Out when Running
wire: At the junction point, where Ground
Out when running "splits" and goes to each
device, a diode is inserted on each of those
lines.
Multiple or Separate
Connections:
When joining all door pins together to the
Door pin input wire of the Module, each wire
must be isolated with a diode to prevent
feedback.
N.B.: The above examples reflect common
situations where diodes are use to isolate.
Please note that there are numerous other
scenarios where diode isolation is required.
♦
Always make sure that any external relays
or modules added to the Remote Starter
Module are properly fused, and diode
isolated.
♦
When testing the Shock Sensor, never test
on glass with an opened hand, and never hit
glass hard enough as to break it. When
testing on Metal or plastic, make sure the
testing does not result in damage to the
vehicle (i.e.: dents, broken glass, damaged
trims, etc.).
♦
Vehicles equipped with daytime running
lights may not allow the installer to view
certain programming results since the
daytime running lights do no go out (Note:
The Parking Light output relay in the Module
gives two "clicks" per flash, 1 click for ON
and 1 click for OFF).
♦
Parking Light flashes referred to in this
manual refer to the Parking Light output of
the Module and not that of the vehicle.
Door pin
P. 3