Troubleshooting………………………………………………………………...…13 Glossary…………………………………………………………………………...15 Description The Autoplugin RCP-F2 module is intended for remote control connection to the fuel-fired heater (parking heater, fuel operated heater, pre-heater), factory installed in Ford Focus 2 (2004-2011), Ford С-Max (2003-2010) or Ford Kuga (2008- 2012). The device controls the heater via CAN-bus.
Signals The module has two connectors: 9-pin connector X1 (table 1) for input signals and power connection, 10-pin connector X2 (table 2) for output signals, special signals and CAN-bus connection. The first pin on each connector is marked by the key. X1.1 Heater_off+ The input can be used to switch off the heater, operated in pre-heat mode, by the impulse of positive polarity (the input Heater_off- in that case has to be connected...
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*The connection of outputs 2-5 directly to the Power, without a load, is not permitted. The connection of outputs 1 and 6 directly to the Ground, without a load, is not permitted The signals to be necessarily connected marked in Italics X1.2 Heater_off- The input can be used to switch the heater off, operated in pre-heat mode, by the impulse of negative polarity (the input Heater_off+ in that case has to be...
X2.2 Status The assignment of this output is defined by the setting 7.5. By default the signal “Heater operates autonomously” is given on the output. X2.3 Alert_1 The signal is used to send a notification to remote control (RC should be capable to receive alerts).
Preparation for Work · Focus II (2004-2007), C-Max (2003-2006) Turn on the ignition and select in driver information system (DIS) menu: Your settings -> Aux.heater programming ->Instant control -> Auto · Focus II (2008-2011), C-Max (2007-2010), Kuga Start the engine and select in DIS menu: Set>Menu –>...
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When the ignition is turned on, button pressing keeps the current condition of the heater after the engine start. So, if the heater has operated before the engine start, it may continue to operate after the engine start (in boost heat mode).
engine. Now the heater will not operate with the engine while don’t you turn the ignition off or use “one-time boost enable” function. Additional Functions By default RCP adjusted to perform only basic functions, such as start and stop the heater using the remote control key. To turn on additional functions such as battery monitoring, flashing with direction indicators in rearview mirrors, etc.
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unblocking of the heater is impossible, the indicators flash five times alternatively. Pay attention: when you apply unblocking function for the first time, RCP remembers VIN code of the car. In the future unblock function will work only for this car. Settings Table (4) 1.
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start by Ford key – 70 minutes (when engine coolant will and by the input line completely warmed) “Heater_on” 3.1.3 Higher than -12˚C - mode 3.1.2, below -12˚С – delayed start with startup in 2 minutes and automatic stop in 70 minutes 3.2.1 Immediate start, automatic stop in 30 3.2.
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time of heater 5.1.3 In 15 minutes after the heater startup autonomous 5.1.4 In 20 minutes after the heater startup operation 5.1.5 In 25 minutes after the heater startup 5.1.6 In 30 minutes after the heater startup 5.1.7 In 40 minutes after the heater startup 5.1.8 In 50 minutes after the heater startup 5.1.9 In 60 minutes after the heater startup 5.4.
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7. Output 7.3. Notification 7.3.1 *"Heater started" signals signals on the 7.3.2 "Heater stopped" adjustment output “Alert_1” 7.3.5 "Heater started to burn" 7.3.6 “Heating finished 7.3.7 "Error occured" 7.3.8 Disable the output 7.4. Notification 7.4.1 "Heater started" signals on the 7.4.2 *"Heater stopped"...
– Signal is used for indication by the all hazard flashers. It uses 1-wire connection to the hazard alarm button (see installation manual for details). Indication by the direction indicators via CAN-bus is switched off Troubleshooting If a run-time error occurs, RCP indicates error code by flashing of built-in and outer LEDs.
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Battery low The module has Charge car’s battery with determined that battery special charger (or start engine voltage at heater to charge) or cancel 4.1/4.2 startup or during heater module’s settings operation is lower than specified in the settings 4.1 or 4.2 Time limits Time limit for Run the engine or cancel 2.1...
Glossary CAN - Control Area Network (digital network for data transfer in vehicles) RCP - Remote Control Plug-in (electronic module for the heater remote control) DIS - Driver Information System of the instrument cluster BHM or Boost Heat Mode – operational mode of the heater, when it operates together with the engine to help the engine and the interior warm up more quickly...
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