Directed Electronics AutoCommand 25522 Installation Manual page 9

11. Initializing the AutoCommand
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EFORE THE CAR WILL START FOR THE FIRST TIME
A C
UTO OMMAND TO SHOW THE UNIT THAT IT IS IN AN
A. The AutoCommand
brake pedal while the Hood is open.
B. While depressing the brake pedal (with the engine off) turn the
ignition key to the "RUN" (not "start") position.
C. Put the car in gear from the "PARK" position.
D. Put the car back in "PARK" and release the brake pedal.
Confirm initialization by turning the ON/OFF control switch "OFF" and then
"ON". The red LED on the AutoCommand
as the switch is flipped from the "OFF" to the "ON" position.
IF THE UNIT DOES NOT INITIALIZE AT THIS TIME, REPEAT STEPS
A THROUGH D ABOVE.
12. Green Wire
The AutoCommand
process. Both ways will ensure a clean, accurate start. Read about both meth-
ods before deciding which one to use. Normally you should try the "No Tach
method first.
"No Tach " Starting
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This starting method does not require the connection of the GREEN tach wire.
This method will start the car by reading the car's voltage before attempting to
start, and then looking for a voltage increase when the alternator kicks in. This
feature automatically takes into account voltage, temperature, and the time since
the vehicle was last run. The "No-Tach
you can skip step 12A if you would like to use it. Note that if the vehicle is hard
to start, set option #3 (page 14) for "extended crank."
Tachometer sensing
If the vehicle is generally hard starting (requiring a cranking time of more than
1 second) you will get more accurate starting with the tachometer sensing start-
ing method. This method starts the car by reading the engine speed (tach)
information from a wire under the hood. If you choose tachometer sensing,
connect the GREEN (18 awg) wire to the car's tach wire under the hood. After
you have connected the GREEN wire, you need to teach the AutoCommand
the vehicle's tach rate. Proceed to step 12A.
Note: You must have already initialized the vehicle.
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requires the installer to press and hold the
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Tach Input
has two ways of monitoring the car during the starting
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YOU MUST INITIALIZE THE
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module will flash once immediately
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Control Harness
starting is preset at the factory and
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