Failed Remote-Start; Remote Start / Alarm Diagnostics - Fortin FTX-64-2W User Manual

• The operating range will be somewhat poorer on vehicles equipped with a factory alarm or keyless entry
system.

FAILED REMOTE-START

There are several different installation factors and devices that must work together in order for your vehicle to
Remote-Start properly. In some cases a failed Remote Start is not the fault of the Remote-Starter itself. Here are
some things to consider when the Remote-Starter fails.
• Unmaintained Engine. If you have problems starting the vehicle with the key then the Remote-Starter will have
the same difficulty.
• Low Battery. A battery's voltage can drop to less than 4 volts DC (1/3 of the original) during cold weather
starting. Ensure your battery is working properly and is able to provide the proper current needed to start
the vehicle in extreme temperatures.
Low Fuel, or water in the fuel tank. Keep your fuel tank full as much as possible to prevent the build-up of
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condensation in the tank..
A corroded or broken Hood Pin switch. Visually inspect the hood pin switch frequently. Cover with a dialectic
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grease to prevent corrosion.
Trailer wiring. Corroded or improperly wired trailer wiring may cause the park light signal to bleed into the
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brake signal. This will cause the Remote-Starter to shut down as soon as the park lights are turned on.
Problems with the Bypass Kit (if installed). If you are able to put the Remote-Starter into Ready Mode, Idle
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Mode, or Turbo Mode, but you are unable to Remote-Start the vehicle then the Bypass Kit may be failing.
Several Remote-Start attempts with a failed Bypass Kit may lock your vehicle for several hours.
Dash warning lights. The dash should display in exactly the same way when either starting the vehicle with the
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key, or with the Remote-Starter. If the dash displays any warning lights (Check Engine, ABS, or Theft) once Re-
mote-Started then something is wrong. Stop using the Remote-Starter and have it looked at immediately.
TIP: If your vehicle is experiencing any problems either starting or running with the key have it looked at by the
Remote-Starter's installer first. Having the vehicle worked on by another service centre may void any warranty and/
or guarantees on the Remote-Starter and its Installation. Additionally the original installation centre may refuse all
fees incurred by the latter service centre (if any).

REMOTE START / ALARM DIAGNOSTICS

REMOTE STARTER DIAGNOSTICS
Parking Light flashes (before starting) :
3x Ready mode disabled
4x Valet mode activated (The LED is on)
5x Hood open
Parking Light flashes (after Shutdown) :
1x Normal stop (Brake, Park Brake)
3x Runtime expired or shut down by transmitter
4x No tachometer signal
5x Hood open
6x Over crank threshold (8 seconds)
ALARM DIAGNOSTICS
Parking Light flashes (after disarm) :
3x Door open – zone 3
4x Shock sensor – zone 4
5x Hood open – zone 5
6x Trunk open – zone 6
7x Auxilliary IN – zone 7
8x Tilt Sensor – zone 8
9x Ignition – zone 9
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