Troubleshooting Poor Transmitting Range; Diagnostics - Parking Light Flash Table - Directed Electronics Smart start User Manual

Troubleshooting Poor Transmitting Range
Many factors may affect the operating range of the transmitter. Some of these are:
The condition of the battery in the transmitter.
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The operating environment (for example: downtown radio-frequency noise, airports, cellular
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phone towers...)
Metal: any type of metal will affect operating range. This includes the metal in the car.
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The shape of the vehicle can affect range as well; vans in general have an especially poor
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range.
The shape of the roof in A-pillars brings about considerable radio-frequency deflection (in this
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case the signal from the remote control). As a result, the direction in which the vehicle is
facing 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.
The range will be significantly lower in a crowded parking lot than in open space.
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Always hold the transmitter high, approximately at shoulder height. Holding the transmitter
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against your chin will also increase your range: your head acts as an antenna.
The operating range will be somewhat lower on vehicles equipped with an aftermarket or
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factory alarm.
Diagnostics – Parking Light Flash Table
Parking lights flashes
1
2 fast
2 slow
4 fast
3 slow
3 fast
10 fast
ON twice
ON 3 times
Solid ON
Flash for 30 sec.
Flash for 60 sec.
ON twice twice
P.14
Doors locked.
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Trunk released.
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Start signal received from the remote.
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Runtime has expired
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Doors unlocked
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Valet mode is deactivated
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Shutdown by remote
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Shutdown by brake
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A remote start was attempted while the brake pedal is engaged.
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Runtime is extended.
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Valet mode activated.
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Shutdown by hood
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A remote start was attempted while the hood is open.
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Cold weather mode deactivated
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Cold weather mode activated.
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Engine is running under remote start.
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Panic mode is triggered.
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Alarm is triggered.
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A remote start was attempted while the system is in home valet.
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