Installation Basics - Firstech CM-900 Installation Manual

Installation Basics

If you are new to installing Firstech remote start units, we highly recommended that you review this
manual in its entirety prior to installing your first unit.
Key Points to Consider Before Installation:
The two remotes are preprogrammed to the unit
This system is designed for ease of installation and the two included remotes are preprogrammed. In the
event you may need to program new remotes cycle the ignition ON / OFF five times within seven
seconds and tap the Lock button (half second) on the first remote, and then tap the Lock button (half
second) on the second remote.
This system is only compatible with Automatic transmission vehicles
Unlike other Firstech remote start systems the CM-900 is only compatible with Automatic transmission
vehicles. Manual transmissions are not supported by this unit.
New Valet Procedure
To place the system into Valet, you must hold the foot brake and cycle the ignition 5 times. To place the
system into Valet using the remote you must turn the ignition on and then tap the Lock and Trunk
buttons.
System comes in Tachless Sensing Mode
The CM-900 comes preprogrammed in Tachless Sensing Mode. You do not need to connect the
Yellow/Black Tach/Alternator sensing wire to remote start the vehicle.
Tach learning procedure
To Learn Tach:
STEP 1. Start the vehicle with the key and allow it to idle down
STEP 2. Press and hold the foot brake
STEP 3. While holding the foot brake, hold the remote start button on the remote for 3 seconds
One parking light flash indicates that the vehicle tachometer signal has been successfully learned. Three
parking light flashes indicate that the control module failed to learn the tachometer signal
New Option Menus
The new option menu differs completely from other Firstech systems. It is important to familiarize
yourself with these as it will save time in most applications.
Option Programmer (OP500)
Most options on this unit can be programmed with the remote(s) as well as the Option Programmer
(OP500). Please note the system must be disarmed before connecting the OP500. Otherwise, an
"ERROR" message will show on the display of your OP500.
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