CM6000 Install Guide Table of Contents Introduction Kit Contents Installation Basics Remote Programming Routine Placement and Use of Components Placement and Use of Components Common Procedures Wiring Descriptions Option Programming Tables Option Menu Descriptions Special Option Groups 1 & 2 Option Programming Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions...
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CM6000 Install Guide Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Firstech system for your vehicle. The following installation manual is intended for experienced and authorized Firstech technicians. We highly recommend that you contact your local Firstech dealer and seek professional installation. Call 888-820-3690 or visit our websites at www.compustar.com or www.firstechllc.com to locate your nearest dealer.
CM6000 Install Guide Installation Basics If you are new to installing Firstech Series Remote Starts and / or Alarms, we highly recommended that you thoroughly review this manual to installing your first unit. Key Points to Consider Before Installation: You must code remotes to this system before anything will function. Program remotes by cycling the ignition ON / OFF five times within seven seconds and tap button 1 (0.5 second) on the first remote, and then tap button 1 (0.5 second) on the second remote.
CM6000 Install Guide Remote Programming Routine IMPORTANT: Any and all remotes must be coded to the control module prior to performing any and all opera- tions. Remotes excluding 2WSSR-Pro STEP 1: Activate programming mode by manually turning the vehicle’s key between the Ign On and Off (or the Acc &...
Alarm and Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6000 Install Guide Placement and Use of Components CM6000 IMPORTANT: The placement and use of components are critical to the performance of this system. Antenna and Cable Firstech antennas are calibrated for horizontal installation at the top of the windshield. The cable that connects the antenna to the control module must be free from any pinches or kinks.
Alarm and Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6000 Install Guide Placement and Use of Components CM6000 Firstech Shock Sensor For best results mount the shock sensor by zip tying it to the vehicles main ignition harness. There is a small dial on the sensor that ranges from Off to 10.
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CM6000 Install Guide Jumper 3 (Parking Light to Trunk Output) Determines the output type (not polarity) of the green/white wire on connector one (CN1). In the default position it provides a positive (+) parking light output. To change to a positive (+) trunk output move the jumper.
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CM6000 Install Guide Alternator Sensing Alternator sensing is an alternative method the remote start can utilize to determine if the engine is running. This is different than the no tach sensing mode so a connection must be made. IMPORTANT: The remotes must be coded prior to setting up alternator sensing.
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Alarm and Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6000 Install Guide Installation Requirements 1. The vehicle’s door triggers must be connected to the control module. Prior to making final connections, test the factory door triggers to ensure that they are functioning properly. 2.
CM6000 Install Guide The new CM6 Series the Blade connector has a locking tab. Non-locking tab blade harnesses will work but you MUST TAKE CARE TO NOT PLUG THE HARNESS IN UPSIDE DOWN. Make sure the two notches on the top of the harness face the top (CM and barcode sticker side) of the brain. When looking at the wire side of the harness the two notches must be at the top of the plug.
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CM6000 Install Guide There are two wires coming off of the relay; yellow-black and yellow. To utilize the anti-grind or starter- kill features, the vehicles starter wire must be cut in half, otherwise, cut the relay out of the harness and connect the yellow (Pin 6) directly to the vehicles’...
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CM6000 Install Guide Pin 6 Green/White – This is a dual-purpose wire that features selectable functionality thru the trunk/light jumper on the control module. It is either a positive (+) parking light output or positive (+) trunk output. This wire carries a 10 amp fuse. Default - Parking light positive (+) output.
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CM6000 Install Guide Pin 8 Violet/Black - Trunk negative (-) input. This is an optional input that will monitor when the vehicle’s trunk has been opened. The proper wire will provide a (-) trigger while the trunk is open. Pin 9 White/Black [POC 4] - 2nd Accessory 250mA negative (-) output. This output can be used to trigger the pre-wired relay located on the main ignition harness.
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CM6000 Install Guide Pin 17 White [POC 8] - Horn honk 250mA negative (-) output. This is an optional output that will pulse the factory horn. The proper wire will show ground (-) while the horn is sounding. To change horn output settings, review Options 3-8 and 3-9.
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Alarm and Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6000 Install Guide Connector 6 (CN6), 4-Pin (RS 232 Data Port) This connector is used for updating control modules via www.firstechonline.com. You must also use this port to flash Blade bypass modules. This port provides simple connectivity of Fortin and iDataLink bypass modules. Connector 7 (CN7), 3-Pin (Pre-wired Valet/Programming Switch) Pin 1 Gray/Black - Negative (-) ground.
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Alarm and Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6000 Install Guide Connector 10 (CN10), 6-Pin to 6-Pin (Pre-wired Antenna Cable) Connect your antenna cable to this port. You can only use 6 to 6 pin antenna cables. 4 to 4 or 4 to 6 Pin antenna cables do not work.
CM6000 Install Guide Feature Diesel Timer - DISL AUX1 output time AUX2 output time AUX3 output time AUX4 output time AUX5 output time AUX6 output time AUX7 output time Feature Programmable Output Connector POC #1 (-) 2nd Parking Light (Green/White) POC #2 (-) 2nd Start (Red/Black) POC #3...
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CM6000 Install Guide 1-04 Double Pulse Unlock - If enabled, this option will cause the system to double pulse the unlock output. This option is used on a majority of Toyota vehicles. The first unlock pulse disarms the alarm, and the second pulse unlocks the doors.
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CM6000 Install Guide 2-01 Tach Sensing Method – This option will adjust the method at which tach is read by the module. At de fault this option will minimize overcrank during remote start. 2-02 Turbo Mode – This option will adjust the run time after Turbo mode has been engaged. The e-brake and door trigger inputs must be connected and the option must be turned on through the remote for turbo timer to engage.
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CM6000 Install Guide 2-09 Temperature of Hot Starting – Works in conjunction with Options 2-05 and 2-06. See the option table for available temperatures. 2-10 Engine Sensing – Review the “Common Procedures” section for complete explanations on the four engine sensing modes. 2-11 Runtime Extension –...
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CM6000 Install Guide 3-07 Siren Duration (Upon Alarm Trigger) - This option changes the time that the siren sounds during alarm trigger. The available options are 30, 60, and 120 seconds. It will also sound chirps for 20 seconds as a fourth option.
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CM6000 Install Guide 4-01 Aux 1 Output - This option determines the duration of the auxiliary 1 output. Setting IV allows the out put duration to be set for a specific length of time. 4-02 Aux 2 Output - This option determines the duration of the auxiliary 2 output. Setting IV allows the out put duration to be set for a specific length of time.
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CM6000 Install Guide 4-08 Extended Accessory After Ignition Shutoff – This option keeps the Accessory wire powered up after the ignition is shut off. This can be used to keep the radio turned on even after the key is removed from the ignition (similar to GM vehicles).
CM6000 Install Guide Special Option Groups 1 & 2 IMPORTANT: The OP500 is required to change settings in Special Option Groups 1 and 2. Special Option Group 1 Diesel Timer – Option 2-03 must first be set to setting 2. This special option allows a specific wait to start time (in seconds) to be programmed.
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CM6000 Install Guide At the end of menu 4, if diesel mode or auxiliary setting functions were enabled – or if any of the auxiliary out- puts were set to “Program”, the duration of these settings can now be adjusted. Following the auxiliary and diesel settings (if selected), the POC options will be displayed on the OP500.
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CM6000 Install Guide Lock + Unlock for 2.5 Option seconds then Lock + Menu 1 Unlock for 2.5 seconds Lock + Unlock for 2.5 Option seconds then Lock + Key/ Menu 2 Start for 2.5 seconds Lock + Key/Start for Option 2.5 seconds then Lock + Menu 3...
CM6000 Install Guide Troubleshooting Remote Start Error Codes If the remote start fails to start the vehicle, the parking lights will flash three times immediately. Following those three flashes the parking lights will flash again corresponding to the error table below: Number of Parking Light Flashes...
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Alarm and Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6000 Install Guide I am trying to program the control module with the OP500 Option Programmer and it flashes “ER 01” when I plug it in to the antenna cable. What should I do? A: Make sure that the system is not locked/armed.
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Alarm and Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6000 Install Guide The vehicle will lock and unlock, but will not remote start or flash the parking lights. A: The system is in valet mode. Tap buttons (I) + (III) for 0.5 seconds while the key is in the on position. Whenever I try to arm the vehicle, it chirps the siren 3 times and will not arm.
CM6000 Install Guide Technical Support Contacts Firstech technical support is reserved for authorized dealers only. Monday - Friday: 888-820-3690 (8:00 am – 5:00 pm Pacific Coast Time) Email: support@compustar.com Web: Register at: www.firstechonline.com click on “Authorized Tech” Wire Diagrams Click on the “Installogy Access Client” link found on your desktop. If you are a qualified dealer and unable to access this site, call your sales representative or the number above.
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