Installation guide

CT-3400 TW Installation Guide P.19
To reset the Module, without using the plug-in Valet button:
1. Flash the hood pin switch (see on page 9).
2. In 10 seconds or less, press the Brake Pedal 6 times.
3. The Parking Lights will flash 8 times confirming the Reset.
On some vehicles, such as, BMW, and certain Volkswagens, etc., pressing the Brake
pedal without the key in the Ignition
ON position, will not work and therefore you will need
to hot wire the brake Pedal–manually jumping 12Volts, with a fused test lead, at the
Brake Pedal switch.
Resetting the Module (with the Plug-in valet button):
To reset the module:
1. Make sure that the valet and ignition are both OFF and that the hood is up.
• Hold the hood pin-switch down for 4 seconds.
• Release the pin-switch.
The parking lights should come on.
• With parking lights on, immediately push and release the pin-switch again.
The parking lights will stay on for up to 20 seconds.
Press the valet button 6 times or more until the parking lights start to flash.
2. The parking lights will flash 8 times.
Note
After a reset has been performed, the system will set all options back to
their default values and erase all transmitter codes. (See Programming
Options p.11 for default values.)
Troubleshooting Poor Transmitting Range
In order to ensure optimal range, the antenna should be installed at least 7.5 cm (3 in.) from the
roof–2.5 cm (one inch) below the tint strip is generally the best location. Install the antenna as far
as possible from radio antennas, GPS, OnStar®, or factory compasses.
Many factors may affect the operating range of the transmitter. Some of these are:
• The condition of the battery in the transmitter.
• The operating environment (for example: downtown radio-frequency noise, airports, cellular
phone towers, etc.)
• Metal: any type of metal will affect operating range. This includes the metal in the car.
• The shape of the vehicle can affect range as well; vans in general have an especially poor
range.
• The shape of the roof and A-pillars brings about considerable radio-frequency deflection (in
this 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.
• Always hold the transmitter high, approximately at shoulder height. Holding the transmitter
against your chin will also increase your range.
• The operating range will be somewhat lower on vehicles equipped with an aftermarket or
factory alarm.
• Windows and windshields tinted with lead or metallic tints will decrease the operating range.
• The antenna cable may have been cut and/or is grounded out on the chassis. Try using
another cable. The receiver may be faulty. Try replacing it with another.