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P. 18 Installation Guide AS-1785
Remaining in ready Mode
Once the vehicle is in Ready Mode, you can start and stop the vehicle at wish.
However, should any one of the following occur, the vehicle will exit Ready Mode, thus
disabling remote start capabilities until Ready Mode is restored:
• Door opened,
• Hood opened,
• Brake pedal pressed,
• Parking Brake disengaged,
• Ignition Key turned to the IGNITION ON (IGNITION ON / RUN) position.
Should any of the above occur, Ready Mode will be cancelled.
Table 8: remaining in Ready Mode
Remote-start the Engine and listen for Starter drag. If the Starter cranks for too long,
carry out another Tach Programming procedure.
Hood Switch shutdown. with the vehicle running under the Remote Car Starter, open
the Hood; the vehicle should shut down. If it does not shut down, check the Hood Pin-
switch and its connector.
Brake shutdown circuit. With the vehicle running under the Remote Car Starter, press
and release the Brake Pedal. The Engine should shut down immediately. If the Engine
continues to run, check the Brake Switch connection.
Parking Brake shutdown circuit. With the vehicle running under the Remote Car
Starter, disengage the Parking Brake. The Engine should shut down immediately. If the
Engine continues to run, check the Parking Brake Switch connection.
Door Pin shutdown circuit. Make sure the Remote Car Starter exits Ready Mode
when each Door is opened while the vehicle is running under a Remote Start. (Test
each door.)
OEM Alarm Control. Make sure the Module is able to arm and disarm the OEM Alarm
(if applicable).
Door Locks and Trunk Testing. Make sure each of these options respond to the
Transmitter (if installed).
Starter Kill option. Sit inside the vehicle with all Doors closed. Arm the vehicle, then try
to start the Engine with the Key. They Engine should not start. If the Engine starts,
rewire the Starter Kill to reach proper operation.
Valet Mode. Make sure the Remote Car Starter is able to properly enter and exit Valet
Mode. When setting the Remote Car Starter into Valet Mode, pressing the Lock button
will lock the Doors without activating the Starter Kill. (Refer to the User Guide for further
information on Valet Mode.)
Idle Mode. Make sure the Vehicle properly enters and exits Idle Mode.
Most comebacks are the result of misunderstandings about how a product works or performs. Take
the time to properly explain all functions and features to the customers before they leave the
premises. Doing this will save time and money.
Closing Up
Use tie-wraps or screws to properly secure the Remote Car Starter and keep the wiring away from
any moving parts such as the Parking Brakes or Steering Column Shafts.
Mount all switches in good and accessible locations where they do not risk getting kicked or hit
accidentally.