Customers will call asking for programming instructions

for their “autostart”. This does not mean they have an

Autostart system. The remote start button icon will help
determine the brand of system they have.

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Many times customers will want to reprogram remotes
because the vehicle does not remote start. Programming
remotes may not solve their issue. Here are a few
questions you may ask:

∙ Does the LED on the remote turn on when pressing a button?

∙ Does the lock button activate the locks on the vehicle?
∙ Does the vehicle react in any way to any command pressed on the
remote(lights ,horn, etc…)?
 Entering programming mode using the Hood Pin
∙ Press and hold the hood pin down for 4 seconds.
∙ Release the hood pin.
The parking lights will turn ON for 1 second.
∙ While the parking lights are ON, press the hood pin once more
and release immediately.
The parking lights will come ON solid for 20 seconds.
∙ Before the lights go out, turn the ignition key ON, then OFF.
∙ Press and hold the lock button and keep it down until the parking
lights flash 5 times quickly.
∙ The transmitter has been stored in memory. Each unit can store 4
remotes in its memory.
Entering programming mode using the A.P.B.
(Antenna Programming Button)
∙ Make sure the hood is closed
∙ Turn the Ignition key to the run position
∙ Within 5 seconds, press the programming button on the antenna
twice (1 second each time).
The led will come ON solid for 20 seconds.
∙ Before the lights go out, cycle the ignition key OFF, ON, OFF.
∙ Press and hold the button and keep it down until the parking
lights flash 5 times quickly.
∙ The transmitter has been stored in memory. Each unit can store 4
remotes in its memory.

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Hood pin:
Usually located under the hood on the driver
side. Mounted either to a metal bracket or
drilled into a metal piece of the vehicle. This
switch is spring loaded. Rust typically
interferes with correct operation of the
switch. Twisting the switch
clockwise/counterclockwise while gently
pulling up on the switch usually “cleans” the
contact point enough for operation.
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Antenna:
Usually located in the windshield behind the
rearview mirror. Some versions will have a
red LED(light) and the newer ones have a
blue LED. The newer versions also have a
button integrated into the antenna(A.P.B.) to
replace the need to use the hood pin.

Main Module:
Usually located under the driver side dash
board and secured with Zip Ties(tie wraps)..
 By The Ignition Switch
∙ Open the hood(hood pin must be installed).
∙ Turn the key to the ON position.
∙ Press and release the brake pedal.
∙ Cycle the ignition OFF - ON – OFF – ON – OFF.
Warning! At the end, the key should end at OFF.
If sequence is done successfully, the parking lights will blink 4 times.
∙ Press and Hold any button on the transmitter for 3 seconds to store the
remote.
The parking lights will flash 1 time.
∙ Repeat the previous step for any additional transmitter that needs to be
learned in the system.
∙ Press the brake pedal once to exit learning mode
By The Dip Switch
∙ Set Dip Switch # 8 up (inner side of the module) and press the brake
pedal.
The led next to dip switches will flash once.
∙ Press and Hold any button on the transmitter for 3 seconds to store the
remote.
The led will flash rapidly and the park lights will flash 1 time once the
remote is learned.
∙ Repeat the same sequence for any additional transmitter that needs to
be learned to the system
∙ Set Dip Switch #8 down and press and release the brake pedal.
The led will flash once

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 Enter remotes in “Pairing Mode” by following these
steps:
∙ Hold the function (P) button until the remote display “Main Menu”. It
takes up to 4 seconds. Ignore the vehicle selection beep after 2
seconds (keep holding the button).
∙ Press and release the start button until the display shows “Pair”
∙ Press and release the function (P) button one time, remote display will
show “Coding”.
∙ Now proceed to the steps below to prepare the starter to learn the
remotes
By The Ignition Switch
∙ Open the hood(hood pin must be installed).
∙ Turn the key to the ON position.
∙ Press and release the brake pedal.
∙ Cycle the ignition OFF - ON – OFF – ON – OFF.
Warning! At the end, the key should end at OFF.
If sequence is done successfully, the parking lights will blink 4 times.
∙ Press and Hold any button on the transmitter for 3 seconds to store the
remote.
The parking lights will flash 1 time.
∙ Repeat the previous step for any additional transmitter that needs to be
learned in the system.
∙ Press the brake pedal once to exit learning mode
By The Dip Switch
∙ Set Dip Switch # 8 up (inner side of the module) and press the brake
pedal.
The led next to dip switches will flash once.
∙ Press and Hold any button on the transmitter for 3 seconds to store the
remote.
The led will flash rapidly and the park lights will flash 1 time once the
remote is learned.
∙ Repeat the same sequence for any additional transmitter that needs to
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∙ Set Dip Switch #8 down and press and release the brake pedal.
The led will flash once
 Antenna:
Usually located in the windshield behind the
rearview mirror.

LED
Main Module:
Dip switches Usually located under the driver side dash
board and secured with Zip Ties(tie wraps).
The unit size is roughly the size of a VHS tape.

Hood pin:
Usually located under the hood on the driver side. Mounted
either to a metal bracket or drilled into a metal piece of the
vehicle. This switch is spring loaded. Rust typically interferes
with correct operation of the switch. Twisting the switch
clockwise/counterclockwise while gently pulling up on the
switch usually “cleans” the contact point enough for operation.
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Prepare the vehicle system to be Paired with a new
remote
∙ Open a door.
∙ Turn the key to the ON position.
∙ Within 5 seconds press and release the Control button , then press and
hold
The status LED will flash one time and the siren (if installed) then chirps
to confirm the vehicle is ready for remote pairing.
∙ Release the Control button and proceed below.
Note: If no remote pairing results, the system will exit after 60 seconds
Prepare the new remote to be Paired with the system
∙ With the HD remote control display blank, press in and hold the menu
wheel for 3 seconds until Settings screen appears.
∙ Toggle the menu wheel until Adjustments screen appears and Press in
on the menu wheel to enter.
∙ In the Adjustments menu highlight Remote Pair and press the menu
wheel to go to the Remote Pair screen.
∙ Press and hold the Lock button until confirmation tones are played.
The system chirps the siren to indicate it has learned the HD remote ID
and is sending its ID to the remote.
∙ Release the Lock button.
∙ Successful or Failed Pair: The HD remote control indicates a successful
or failed pairing on the display.
Note: After a successful pairing, the remote then returns to the
Adjustments menu.
If pairing fails, it returns to the Remote Pair screen, press the Lock
button to attempt another pairing.

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Prepare the vehicle system to be Paired with a new
remote
∙ Open a door.
∙ Turn the key to the ON position.
∙ Within 5 seconds press and release the Control button , then press and
hold
The status LED will flash one time and the siren (if installed) then chirps
to confirm the vehicle is ready for remote pairing.
∙ Release the Control button and proceed below.
Note: If no remote pairing results, the system will exit after 60 seconds
Prepare the LC3 2-way remote control to be Paired with
the system:
∙ Press and hold the F “Function” button for 8 seconds (If Car 2 mode is
on, ignore the Car Select beep after 3 seconds) until main menu text is
displayed.
∙ Press and release the Start Button until Remote Pair text is displayed.
∙ Press and release the F button until Pair text is displayed.
∙ Press and hold the Lock button until confirmation tones are played on
the LC3 remote.
Successful or Failed Pair: The LC3 remote control indicates a successful
or failed pairing on the display.

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Prepare the vehicle system to be Paired with a new
remote
∙ Open a door.
∙ Turn the key to the ON position.
∙ Within 5 seconds press and release the Control button , then press and
hold
The status LED will flash one time and the siren (if installed) then chirps
to confirm the vehicle is ready for remote pairing.
∙ Release the Control button and proceed below.
Note: If no remote pairing results, the system will exit after 60 seconds
Prepare the new remote to be Paired with the system
∙ Press and hold the F “function” button for 8 seconds.
Note: The LOCK LED indicator will turn on at 3 seconds. Please
disregard and continue to hold.
∙ Wait for the Transmit LED to light solid and the remote to beep.
∙ Release the F button.
∙ Press the Start button 3 seconds. The transmit LED will blink 3 times
and beep 3 times.
∙ Within 5 seconds, press the Lock Button.
∙ The vehicle siren will chirp (if installed) and the LED indicators on the
remote will light in sequence with sound. You have now successfully
learned the remote to the vehicle remote start and/or security system.
∙ Press the F button two times to exit learn routine on the remote.
The transmit LED will turn off and exit tone will sound.

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Prepare the vehicle system to be Paired with a new
remote
∙ Open a door.
∙ Turn the key to the ON position.
∙ Within 5 seconds press and release the Control button , then press and
hold
The status LED will flash one time and the siren (if installed) then chirps
to confirm the vehicle is ready for remote pairing.
∙ Release the Control button and proceed below.
Note: If no remote pairing results, the system will exit after 60 seconds
Prepare the new remote to be Paired with the system
∙ Press and hold the F “Function” button for 8 seconds.
Note: If Car 2 mode is on, ignore the Car Select beep after 3 seconds.
∙ Wait for the Transmit LED to light solid.
∙ Release the F button.
∙ Press the Start button for 3 seconds. The transmit LED will blink 3
times.
∙ Within 5 seconds, press the Lock button.
The vehicle siren will chirp(if installed).
∙ You have now successfully learned the remote to the vehicle remote
start and/or security system.
∙ Press the F button two times to exit learn routine on the remote.
The transmit LED will turn off.

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Remote Programming
∙ Turn key to the ON position
∙ Within 10 seconds, press and release Valet button one time.
∙ Within 10 seconds, press and hold the Valet button.
The LED will flash one time and the horn honks (if connected) to
confirm entry into remote programming.
∙ Press the button on the remote control.
∙ The horn honks (if connected) to confirm the remote has been
programmed.
∙ Release the Valet button, and turn the key to the Off position.
If connected, the horn sounds one long honk to confirm that remote
programming has been exited.

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Remote Programming
∙ Turn key to the ON position
∙ Within 10 seconds, press and release Valet button one time.
∙ Within 10 seconds, press and hold the Valet button.
The LED will flash one time and the horn honks (if connected) to
confirm entry into remote programming.
∙ Press the lock button on the remote control.
∙ The horn honks (if connected) to confirm the remote has been
programmed.
∙ Release the Valet button, and turn the key to the Off position.
If connected, the horn sounds one long honk to confirm that remote
programming has been exited.

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Valet/Programming switch:
Can be mounted almost anywhere in the
vehicle but are generally found in the drivers
area. Some installers remove the switch once
the system is installed or hide it. It is required
to program a remote.

Antenna:
Usually located in the windshield behind the
rearview mirror. Some versions will have a
blue LED(light). These versions also have a
button integrated into the antenna to replace
the valet/programming switch.

Main Module:
Usually located under the driver side dash
board and secured with Zip Ties(tie wraps).
Frequently Asked Questions
∙ Up to 4 transmitters can be programmed to a unit at any given
time.
∙ Any additional transmitters programmed will “bump” the oldest
transmitter out of programming.

∙ Incorrect installation of a remote starter can result in the remote

starter not entering programming of remotes.
∙ If components of a system needed for programming remotes are
missing(ie. hood pin, or programming button) please refer the
consumer back to his installation facility.
∙ Always ensure that the batteries in the remotes are good by
looking at the LED(light) on the remote when a button is pressed.
The LED MUST react when pressing a button.
∙ On Autostart systems, the LED on the antenna will blink the same
pattern as the parking lights during programming.
∙ To exit VALET mode on an Autostart system, cycle the key ON-
OFF 5 times within 10 seconds.
∙ On V/P/X systems, when the main module has been programmed
with a Bitwriter, remote programming can be “locked". This
requires a Bitwriter to “unlock” programming in order to
program a new remote.
∙ On V/P/X systems, if previously armed, the system must be
disarmed before a remote can be programmed. Turn the ignition
to the ON position, then press and release the programming
button on the antenna ONE time. The LED will turn off indicating
the system has been disarmed (Ex. A customer locks his doors
and looses his keys in a shopping center.)