Automatic transmission remote starter system (29 pages)
Summary of Contents for ProStart CT-3460 TW
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When the battery is low, the transmitter will emit two beeps in a repetitive cycle. At that point, you should replace your battery with a new one. That is why we recommend that you keep a spare battery somewhere handy such as the glove compartment. CT-3460 TW Installation Guide...
There are many great new features you may overlook if you do not read the Guide–you would not maximize the potential of the unit. Prior to the installation, make sure that all the hardware components required to install the system are in the box. P. 2 Installation Guide CT-3460 TW...
This push button mimics the ♦ When working on a vehicle, always hood-pin switch in order to avoid leave a window open. having to get out of the vehicle and CT-3460 TW Installation Guide...
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At the junction vehicle. when running wire: point, where Ground Out when running “splits” and goes to each device, a P. 4 Installation Guide CT-3460 TW...
(+) 30 A 5 page 17 for correct output. relay Additional IGNITIONS, ACCESSORIES, or STARTER WIRES output must use external relays. DO NOT JUMP WIRES at the IGNITION switch, this will compromise the OEM electrical system. CT-3460 TW Installation Guide...
Max 500 mA ground signal when the doors are locked by remote BROWN control. This wire will go to ground 1/4 sec. before the lock pulse, and (–) Arm go off 1/8 sec after it. Note: The system will also give a rearm pulse P. 6 Installation Guide CT-3460 TW...
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TRUNK is closed or if the TRUNK was left closed. Option 2 (Default: Engine Start/Stop): The first Ground (-) pulse • CT-3460 TW Installation Guide...
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This is to prevent feedback effects on the Glow-plug indicator light on the instrument cluster: the light on the dash would come on because of the feedback, even though the circuit is off. When the user remote-starts the vehicle: P. 8 Installation Guide CT-3460 TW...
Failure to do so will result in the module exiting the programming centre and the installer will have to flash the hood pin once more. Remember: You can use the programming Assistance button instead of the hood pin at any time the hood is up. CT-3460 TW Installation Guide...
The module has the ability to retain up to 4 different Transmitter codes; if a fifth Transmitter is programmed, the code of the first Transmitter will be erased from memory. How to Program the Transmitter. FLASH the hood pin switch. P. 10 Installation Guide CT-3460 TW...
For each Function, select one of the four Options by pressing the corresponding button on the Transmitter: LOCK Option 1, • UNLOCK Option 2, • TRUNK Option 3, • START/STOP Option 4. • Table 3 CT-3460 TW Installation Guide P.11...
OFF) OPTION 2 DISABLED OPTION 3 ENABLED (with starter kill will flash when the starter kill engages. This option should be selected ONLY if the starter kill is installed.) P. 12 Installation Guide CT-3460 TW...
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FUNCTION 1 – MULTI-LEVEL FEATURES OPTION 1 Multi-car Features, Basic Features, Customized Features OPTION 2* Basic Features, Multi-car Features, Customized Features OPTION 3 Customized Features, Multi-car Features, Basic Features OPTION 4 Basic Features, Customized Features, Multi-car Features CT-3460 TW Installation Guide P.13...
Start the vehicle and let it to reach regular Engine-idle speed. Once the vehicle is idling properly, press and hold the brake pedal until the Parking Lights flash 5 times, release the brake pedal: the Tach signal is now programmed. Table 6 P. 14 Installation Guide CT-3460 TW...
Once the vehicle is in Ready Mode you can start and stop the vehicle at will. However, should any one of the following events occur, the vehicle will exit Ready Mode thus eliminating the remote start capability until Ready Mode is restored: CT-3460 TW Installation Guide P.15...
Always make all your connections before plugging in the module, and be sure to test all functions properly before closing up the installation. Show the customer where the valet switch has been installed and place the warning label in a visible location under the hood. P. 16 Installation Guide CT-3460 TW...
NEVER permanently bypass a clutch switch. Do not attempt this if you are unfamiliar with the use of relays, and diode isolation. Before any Hot Wiring attempts: Test and record the way each wire tests in the following positions: CT-3460 TW Installation Guide P.17...
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(12 volts) signal is sent to the relay, the relay energizes, when the Key is turned to the start position the 12 volts from the start wire is allowed to pass through the relay P. 18 Installation Guide CT-3460 TW...
Flashing LED “ON” and “OFF” at any given moment. To toggle between the Flashing LED “ON” and “OFF”, press LOCK UNLOCK simultaneously on the Transmitter. The parking lights will flash 1 time slowly to indicate CT-3460 TW Installation Guide P.19...
If Turbo Mode is configured at installation, it will allow a turbocharger to idle down after the user leaves the vehicle: the unit will take over the vehicle and keep it running for 60 seconds (or until it P. 20 Installation Guide CT-3460 TW...
If the vehicle is initially unlocked, upon remote start the module will start the engine and arm the starter kill, but the doors will not be locked or unlocked at any moment of the sequence. CT-3460 TW Installation Guide P.21...
A system reset will set the system back to the 22-ms default. • If you press , 3 chirps will be generated to indicate that the new LOCK UNLOCK values were saved. Close the hood to cancel the changes. P. 22 Installation Guide CT-3460 TW...
5 times quickly. TRUNK The parking lights will flash 5 times quickly. (Otherwise you may also simply press the buttons repeatedly, until you get the parking light flashes.) To exit, close the hood. CT-3460 TW Installation Guide P.23...
The parking lights will flash 8 times. Note After a reset has been performed, the system will set all options back to their default values and erase all transmitter codes. (See Programming Options p.12 for default values.) P. 24 Installation Guide CT-3460 TW...
Locking or unlocking a door (with Door pulses configured to 4 sec.) • The hood pin has been flashed and you are now in the programming ON 20 seconds centre. Constant flashes for • Panic mode was triggered. 25 seconds CT-3460 TW Installation Guide P.25...
The fuses on the power wires should be removed during the pre-wire stage. The fuses will not be put back in until the powering stage of the install. P. 26 Installation Guide CT-3460 TW...
An electromagnetic switch, remote controlled switch, a switching device. Why are Relays used? Relays can have several purposes in remote car starter installations. They are used mainly for isolation, inversion, interruption, strengthening current, and for powering multiple wires from one source SAFELY. CT-3460 TW Installation Guide P.27...
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A closer look at a relay: Now that you know what the main inscriptions are on the relay, take a look on the side, and you will see another inscriptions: i.e. ( 12 VDV , 40/ 30 A) P. 28 Installation Guide CT-3460 TW...
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The relay connections: 85: Connects to the +12 Volt Park light output from the remote start module. This becomes the positive side of the coil. CT-3460 TW Installation Guide P.29...
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“Key Side” of the starter wire. The side of the wire that is still connected to the starter motor becomes the “Starter Side” of the of the starter wire. 87A: Connects to the “Key Side” of the cut OEM starter wire. P. 30 Installation Guide CT-3460 TW...
The entire process should take less than 20 seconds. The car won't start by remote. Does the light on the remote light up when you press the button? • Is the starter in valet mode? • CT-3460 TW Installation Guide P.31...
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15. On cold mornings the park lights come on, go out, and then flash 2 times slowly. Check for a weak car battery. (Try using the cold weather mode option) • 16. The car doesn't start and the park lights flash 4 times. P. 32 Installation Guide CT-3460 TW...
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Door locks are reverse polarity, and not positive trigger. • 28. I blow fuses every time I try the remote trunk release and I have already installed a relay. Trunk release is reverse polarity, and not positive trigger. • CT-3460 TW Installation Guide P.33...
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