Autoplugin Key-V4 User manual

Autoplugin Key-V4
Version 9.5
User Manual
Rev. A

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Table of Contents
Description …………………………….………………………………………
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Module’s Possibilities ………………………………………..………………..
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Package Content ………………………………………………………………..
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Connection ……………………………………………………………………..
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Basic Functions ………………………………………………………………...
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Additional Functions ………….………………………………………………..
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Troubleshooting …………………………………………………………….….
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Glossary
CAN - Control Area Network (digital network for data transfer in vehicles)
CIP - Combined Instrument Panel
PCC – Personal Car Communicator

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Description
The Autoplugin Key-V4 is an electronic module designed to add a remote control
ability to the fuel-fired heater (parking heater, fuel operated heater, pre-heater),
factory installed in Volvo V40 (2012- ) or Volvo V40 Cross Country (2012- ).
The device is plugged into the diagnostic socket, placed on the dashboard, and
controls the heater via CAN-bus.
Module’s Possibilities
·Immediate start of the heater with Volvo car’s key. The remote control
key with 5 buttons or the PCC with 6 buttons can be used for heater
control
·Immediate stop of the heater with Volvo car’s key
·Indication of heater autonomous operation with direction indicators
flashing in rearview mirrors.
·Additional protection of the main battery from discharging inspecting
voltage level and time of autonomous operation of the heater
Package Content
1. Autoplugin Key-V4 cartridge
2. User Manual brochure
Connection
The module needs that 2 timers and direct start / stop function for the heater
control are present in CIP. Therefore it may be necessary to load the special
software to the CIP at first by the means of Volvo dealer’s equipment.
Autoplugin Key does not need professional installation. Find the diagnostic socket
at the left lower point of the dashboard. The socket is placed near to the handle for
bonnet opening. Take the module to your hand and gently push it into the socket.
LED starts flashing for approximately 10 seconds, waiting for information from
CAN-bus. Wait until the LED stops flashing before operation. Turn the ignition on
if the LED continues flashing after 10 seconds expired.

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Basic Functions
1. A special combination of buttons presses is used to start the heater with the
remote control key. Firstly press “Lamp” button on the key to switch on the
car’s lighting. Then press “Lock” button twice within 30 seconds, while
lighting is on. Every “Lock” button pressing is confirmed with direction
indicators flashing.
2. To stop the heater with the remote control key, switch on and then switch off
car’s lighting twice. Intervals between “Lamp” button presses should not
exceed 20 seconds.
3. It is possible remotely disable startups of the heater, programmed in the CIP.
Use remote control key to send stop command when the heater is idle.
Starting the heater any way or turning the ignition to “on” position enables
CIP timers again.
Additional Functions
By default the module adjusted to perform only basic functions, such as start
and stop of the heater using the remote control key. To turn on the additional
functions such as battery monitoring, flashing with direction indicators in rearview
mirrors, etc. enter the module into Setup mode and activate corresponding setup
item (see settings table 1).
The buttons of the left-hand stalk switch and the brakes pedal are used to
enter Setup mode and to change the settings. It is necessary to stop the engine and
the heater before. Turn the ignition on by holding engine start button for at least 2
seconds, then press and hold the brakes pedal. Further press and hold for at least 5
seconds “Read/OK” button while module’s LED flashes once a second. Both
direction indicators in the CIP confirm entering the Setup mode with 2 flashes.
Release the brakes pedal and “Read/OK” button finally.
Each setup item in the settings table is a 3-digit code. To enter a digit of a
code, shortly press “RESET” button so much times, as corresponds to a digit. The
LED and the direction indicators symbols in the CIP confirm each button press: the
LED briefly goes off, the left direction indicator flashes one time when the first or
the third digit of code is entered, the right direction indicator - when the second
digit of code is entered. To complete a digit entering, press and release “Read/OK”
button. The CIP confirms it with one flash of both direction indicators
simultaneously. When all three digits entered, the module checks the code for
validity and confirms it with the direction indicators flashing. The both direction
indicators flash twice simultaneously in case of valid code and flash twice
alternately in case of invalid code.
If entered digit is not correct, press and release “Read/OK” button until the module
indicates an error. Enter the code once more in that case. Several codes can be
entered without exit of setup mode.

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Turn the ignition off to exit Setup mode. New settings are saved in the nonvolatile
memory of the module and stored there regardless of whether the module is
connected or not. Note: start the engine inside the Setup mode if you want to exit
without saving of new settings.
To reset the module to the factory settings, enter the code 8.1.1. Both direction
indicators in the CIP should flash three times, confirming command execution.
Then the module exits Setup mode and restarts.
Settings table (1)
Settings
Group
Settings
Item
Possible Values
1.
Heater’s
operation
time
1.1. Limitation of
heater total
operational time in
pre-heat mode
1.1.1 *Not adjusted
1.1.2 40 minutes
1.1.3 50 minutes
1.1.4 60 minutes
1.1.5 70 minutes
1.1.6 80 minutes
1.1.7 90 minutes
1.1.8 100 minutes
1.1.9 120 minutes
1.2. Limitation of
heater 1-cycle
operational time in
pre-heat mode
1.2.1 10 minutes
1.2.2 15 minutes
1.2.3 20 minutes
1.2.4 25 minutes
1.2.5 30 minutes
1.2.6 40 minutes
1.2.7 50 minutes
1.2.8 *Not limited by the module
2.
Heater
control with
remote
control key
2.1. “Lock” and
“Lamp” buttons
functions for heater
control
2.1.1 *”Lock” button for heater start,
“Lamp” button for heater stop
2.1.2 “Lamp” button for heater start, “Lock”
button for heater stop
2.2. Number of
sequential “Lamp”
button presses for
heater control
2.2.1 Combination is disabled
2.2.2 *Four presses
2.2.3 Six presses
2.2.4 Eight presses
2.3. Number of
sequential “Lock”
button presses for
heater control
(when perimeter
lighting is on)
2.3.1 Combination is disabled
2.3.2 *Two presses
2.3.3 Three presses
2.3.4 Four presses
3.
Battery
Monitoring
3.1.
Minimal battery
voltage that lets the
3.1.1 * Not adjusted
3.1.2 11.8V
3.1.3 11.8V

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module start the
heater in pre-heat
mode
3.1.4 11.9V
3.1.5 12.0V
3.1.6 12.1V
3.1.7 12.2V
3.1.8 12.3V
3.1.9 12.4V
3.2.
Minimal battery
voltage that lets the
module keep
operating the heater
in pre-heat mode
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3.2.1 * Not adjusted
3.2.2 11.4V
3.2.3 11.5V
3.2.4 11.6V
3.2.5 11.7V
3.2.6 11.8V
3.2.7 11.9V
3.2.8 12.0V
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Indication
with
direction
indicators in
rearview
mirrors
6.1. Indication of
heater startup
6.1.1 *Off
6.1.2 Five flashes
6.2. Indication of
command reception
from a remote
control
6.2.1 *Off
6.2.2 Three flashes
6.3. Indication of
heater operation,
when starting
source is a remote
control
6.3.1 *Off
6.3.2 On
6.4. Indication of
heater operation,
when starting
source is the CIP
(direct start)
6.4.1 *Off
6.4.2 On
6.5. Indication of
heater operation,
when starting
source is other than
specified in 6.3,6.4
6.5.1 *Off
6.5.2 On
8.
Service
menu
8.1. Default Settings
8.1.1 Apply factory settings
* Factory setting
Recommended settings marked in Italics
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–The module turns off the heater if battery voltage lowers to the adjusted limit

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Troubleshooting
If a run-time error occurs during heater operation, Autoplugin Key informs about
the error code with LED flashing. The number of flashes corresponds to the error
code. See table 2 for the errors description and possible solutions.
Table 2
Error
Code
Error
Description
Possible Reasons of
Error Appearance
Solutions
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No answer
from the
heater
followed the
start
command
Outer temperature is
higher than +14 Celsius
degrees
The heater operates only at
temperatures below +15°C. It
is heater manufacturer
restriction
Fuel level in the fuel
tank is close to empty
(“Fuel Low” warning
indicator is illuminated
in the CIP)
Refuel the car
The heater was blocked
after several
unsuccessful starts
Try to start the heater in the
CIP menu. If it doesn’t start
up, make diagnostics of the
heater.
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Battery low
The module has
determined that the
battery voltage is below
the specified by settings
items 3.1 or 3.2
Charge car’s battery with
special charger (or start engine
to charge) or cancel 3.1/3.2
module’s settings
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Time limits
exceeded
Time limit for
autonomous operation of
the heater is achieved
Run the engine or cancel 1.1
module’s settings
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Unsuccessful
start
The heater was switched
off spontaneously at
starting
Make diagnostics of the heater
if the error appears again
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Operation
cycle too
short
The heater was switched
off spontaneously
Make diagnostics of the heater
if the error appears again
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CAN-bus
error
There is a problem with
module’s connection to
the CAN-bus
Check for the module
connection
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Settings error
Settings have been
stored in the module’s
memory incorrectly
Reset the settings (8.1.1),
readjust the module
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Heater no
connection
The heater is unplugged
or out of order
Make diagnostics of the heater

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