Installation Basics; Key Points To Consider Before Installation - CompuSTAR Firstech CM800-S Installation Manual

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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 CM800-S is only compatible with Automatic transmission

vehicles. Manual transmissions are not supported by this unit.

New Valet Procedure

There are two amendments to Valet Mode. 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 CM800-S comes preprogrammed in No Tach 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 2.5 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.