Troubleshooting Poor Transmitting Range; Installation Order - ProStart CT-3200 Installation Manual

Troubleshooting Poor Transmitting Range

In order to ensure optimal range, the antenna should be
roof – 2.5 cm (one inch) below the tint strip is generally t
as possible from radio antennas, GPS, Onstar or factory compasses.
Many factors may affect the operating range of the transmitter. Some of these are:
9. The condition of the battery in the transmitter.
10. The operating environment (for example: downtown radio-frequency n
cellular phone towers...)
11. Metal: any type of metal will affect operating range. This includes the metal in the car.
12. The shape of the
po or ran ge.
13. The shape of the roof and A-pillars brings about considerable radio-frequency deflection
(in this case th e signal from the remote control). As a result, the direction in which the vehicle is
fa cing in relation to the remote control can affect the range. Straight on – standing in front of the
vehicle – generally gives you the greatest range; the second best performance is from the back.
Using the remote control from either side of the vehicle will usually give the lowest range.
14. The range will be significantly lower in a crowded parking lot than in open space.
15. Always hold the transmitter high, approximately at shoulder height. Holdin
tra nsmit ter against your chin will also increase your range: your head acts as an antenna.
16. The operating range will be somewhat lower on vehicles equipped with an aftermarket
or factory alarm.
17. Windows and windshields tinted with lead or metallic tints will decrease the operating
range.
18. The antenna cable may have been cut and/or is grounded out on the chassis. Try using
another cable.
19. The receiver may be faulty. Try replacing it with another.

Installation Order

The following is a sugges
to help make the process
module when mistakes are made, also the neatness of the install is lessened every time the
module is taken down and the wiring is "corrected". A Messy install is harder to trouble shoot if
there are problems later on. The actual "how to install" is not covered by this list, the order of the
installation processes is the focus.
Before you get started, make sure
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and that the electrical system is not compromised in any way.
After deciding what options are to be added to the basic instal
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wires that will be needed.
Remember to take care
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searching.
Once all of the wires have been found, they should be hot wired to verify that they are the
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correct wires you will need for the installation.
When all the wire pass the hot wire test, they c
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of plastic should be removed).
CT-3200 Installation Guide
vehicle can affect range as well; vans in general have an especially
ted order for the Installation procedure. It is intended as guide for novices,
of installing a remote start module easier. Time is wasted by rewiring the
the vehicle is starts and idles properly with the Ignition key,
when removing the panels that are covering the wires you are
installed at least 7.5 cm (3 in.) from the
he best location. Install the antenna as far
l, you can start by looking for the
an be stripped to expose the wire ( over one inch
oise, airports,
g the
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