Triple S Customs Car Security Installation manual - page 57
CAR ALARM AND REMOTE START INSTALLATION GUIDE
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Test features and functions. At
this point, all your connections should be made and the installation is
complete
Program all necessary and desired features for the alarm or remote start system. Consult the
installation manual on how this must be done. If a remote start has been installed, test the vehicle
outdoors in a well ventilated area. Roll down the driver’s window. Put the vehicle in park and set the
emergency brake. Sit inside the vehicle and remote start the vehicle. Turn the climate control system on.
Turn the fan to medium and turn the temperature to hot. Verify the fan is working and there is hot air
coming out of the air vents. Next turn the temperature to cold and turn on the air conditioning and wait to
verify that cold air is coming out of the vents. Verify adequate transmitter range by remote starting the
vehicle from a distance of at least 100 feet. Shut down the vehicle from the same range. Sit in the vehicle
and lock the doors with the remote. Wait 3-5 minutes and remote start the vehicle. If the vehicle’s horn
honks and lights flash, the factory security has been triggered. The remote start will need to be wired to
disarm the factory security. Test the shutdown inputs. The remote start should shut down when the brake
pedal is depressed. Also, most remote start systems have a hood trigger input. This will shut down the
remote start or prevent the remote start from operating if the hood is up. This is a safety feature. If an
alarm has been installed, arm and disarm the system and check that the siren chirps and parking lights
function properly. If power door locks have been integrated, verify the doors lock when the alarm is armed
and unlock when the alarm is disarmed. Test the door inputs. Make sure all doors trigger the system, not
just the driver's door. If the trunk trigger has been interfaced, verify the trunk or rear hatch triggers the
alarm when opened. If a starter disable has been installed, arm the vehicle, wait 30 seconds and try to
start the vehicle. It should not start. If the alarm includes an impact sensor, arm the system, wait 30
seconds and try to trigger the alarm by firmly thumping your fist on the window pillar.
Be careful not to
use enough force as to dent the vehicle’s body!
Be sure to remove all rings and jewelry first. Adjust
the shock sensor until the desired sensitivity is obtained. Verify the system can be disarmed using the
alarm’s override switch. Consult the alarm’s owner’s manual for the proper procedure. Test any additional
features that have been installed.
20.
If all is satisfactory, make sure unit and harnesses are tied up properly and reassemble the
vehicle
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Remote start will not activate
o
Check harnesses and connections. Check power and ground connections.
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Make sure shutdown inputs (brake wire, hood pin) are not active.
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Ignition comes on, but starter does not crank
o
Check starter wire connection.
o
Check power and ground connections.
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If a starter kill relay is wired make sure the starter wire is connected to the starter side of the relay.
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Starter cranks but does not start
o
Check ignition connection.
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Make sure both ignition wires are being energized.
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Make sure system's ignition and accessory wires are not connected backwards.
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Some remote start systems require that the tachometer input wire be programmed before the remote
start will operate properly.
o
The vehicle may be equipped with a factory immobilizer system. Try remote starting the vehicle with
the key in the ignition. If the vehicle starts and runs, the vehicle is equipped with an immobilizer. This
will need to be bypassed to remote start the vehicle.
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Climate control system does not work when remote starter is operating
o
Check to make sure the correct accessory wire is being energized.
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Starter continues to crank even though engine has started
o
Check tachometer wire connection
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Make sure tachometer wire is programmed properly to remote start system