User's Manual

TRANSMITTER RANGE
Several factors may affect the operating range of the remote transmitter:
• A weak transmitter battery.
• The operating environment such as in the city and airports due to radio interference, cell phone towers,
etc…
• Several types of metal such as the vehicle itself, other vehicles, the windshields tint lines and large build-
ings.
• The vehicle’s shape. Vans generally have poorer range.
• The shape of the vehicle’s roof and the A-pillars cause considerable radio-frequency de ection. As a result,
the direction in which the vehicle is facing with relation to the remote transmitter can affect range. Facing
the front of the vehicle generally produces the greatest range; secondly facing the back. Facing either side
of the vehicle will usually give the poorest range.
• The range will be signi cantly poorer in crowded parking lots as opposed to empty parking lots.
• Hold the transmitter at shoulder height or hold it against your chin so your body acts as a larger antenna.
• The operating range will be somewhat poorer on vehicles equipped with a factory alarm or keyless entry
system.
FAILED REMOTE-START
There are several different installation factors and devices that must work together in order for your
vehicle to Remote-Start properly. In some cases a failed Remote Start is not the fault of the Remote-
Starter itself. Here are some things to consider when the Remote-Starter fails.
• Unmaintained Engine. If you have problems starting the vehicle with the key then the Remote-Starter
will have the same dif culty.
• Low Battery. A battery’s voltage can drop to less than 4 volts DC (1/3 of the original) during cold weather
starting. Ensure your battery is working properly and is able to provide the proper current needed to start
the vehicle in extreme temperatures.
• Low Fuel, or water in the fuel tank. Keep your fuel tank full as much as possible to prevent the build-up
of condensation in the tank..
• A corroded or broken Hood Pin switch. Visually inspect the hood pin switch frequently. Cover with a
dialectic grease to prevent corrosion.
• Trailer wiring. Corroded or improperly wired trailer wiring may cause the park light signal to bleed into the
brake signal. This will cause the Remote-Starter to shut down as soon as the park lights are turned on.
• Problems with the Bypass Kit (if installed). If you are able to put the Remote-Starter into Ready Mode,
Idle Mode, or Turbo Mode, but you are unable to Remote-Start the vehicle then the Bypass Kit may be
failing. Several Remote-Start attempts with a failed Bypass Kit may lock your vehicle for several hours.
• Dash warning lights. The dash should display in exactly the same way when either starting the vehicle
with the key, or with the Remote-Starter. If the dash displays any warning lights (Check Engine, ABS, or
Theft) once Remote-Started then something is wrong. Stop using the Remote-Starter and have it looked
at immediately.
TIP: If your vehicle is experiencing any problems either starting or running with the key have it looked
at by the Remote-Starter’s installer  rst. Having the vehicle worked on by another service centre may
void any warranty and/or guarantees on the Remote-Starter and its Installation. Additionally the original
installation centre may refuse all fees incurred by the latter service centre (if any).
Page 13 / 16