Autostart AS-2214 TW User manual

Notice
The manufacturer will accept no responsibility for any electrical damage resulting from improper installation of the product, be that either
damage to the vehicle itself or to the Unit. This Unit must be installed by a certified technician using all safety devices supplied. Only
registered technicians will be eligible to use the Autostart technical support telephone service.
Please review the Installation Guide carefully before beginning any work.
Warning
This unit is designed for vehicles with an automatic Transmission only. Before installing the Unit, test that the vehicle will not
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TWO-WAY MULTI-CHANNEL REMOTE STARTER SYSTEM
AS-2214 TW
Installation Guide
Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................2
Included in the Kit .......................................................................2
Before You Get Started…...........................................................2
Installation Points to Remember.................................................3
AS-2214 TW Features List .........................................................3
Harness Description ...................................................................4
Wiring Diagram ...........................................................................6
Transmitter Operation.................................................................7
Learning A Transmitter ...............................................................8
The Programming Assistance Button .........................................8
Valet Operation...........................................................................9
Multi-speed Tach Learning .........................................................9
Programming Options.................................................................9
Installation-programmable Features .........................................11
Lock Pulse Duration .............................................................11
Engine Type – Gas or Diesel ...............................................11
The Diesel Glow-plug Indicator Light ...............................11
Horn Confirmation ................................................................12
Safe Start .............................................................................12
Idle Mode..............................................................................12
Cold Weather Mode .............................................................12
Ignition-controlled Door Locks..............................................13
Smart Ignition Locks.............................................................13
Smart Rearm ........................................................................13
Secure Lock .........................................................................13
Standard Secure Lock .....................................................13
Smart Secure Lock ..........................................................13
Key Sense............................................................................ 13
Starter Kill ............................................................................ 13
Priority Door Access ............................................................14
The AUX 2 Timed Output....................................................... 14
Headlight Illumination ...................................................... 15
Remote-activated Dome Light Supervision ..................... 15
Horn Chirp Timing................................................................ 15
The AUX 3 / Trunk or Sunroof Output..................................... 15
Programmable External Trigger........................................... 16
Home Valet™....................................................................... 16
Ground Out When Running ................................................. 16
Panic Mode (in order to be available, this Option must be
programmed) ....................................................................... 17
Quick Lockout.................................................................. 17
Other Features of the Module .................................................. 17
2nd Ign / Acc / Crank Relay Output .....................................17
Multi-car Operation .............................................................. 18
Events Logging and Playback.............................................. 18
Resetting the Module ...............................................................19
Diagnostics (Parking Lights)..................................................... 19
Troubleshooting Poor Transmitting Range............................... 20
Testing...................................................................................... 20
Closing Up................................................................................ 20
start if the gear select lever is in the “Drive” position. If the vehicle starts in gear, install a manual-transmission Car Starter instead.
H.1.20.S.1.00 Rev: 1.10– October 23, 2002 – Fb CA Manufactured in Canada by Autostart

Introduction
The AS-2214 TW Car Starter unit is a state-of-the-art remote car starter representing a breakthrough in vehicle
convenience technology. With the addition of many great features, this product will satisfy any demand for high-end
systems without neglecting any one of the standard features.
The Unit can be easily integrated onto just about any of today’s most complex vehicles. We hope that you too, after
installing this system, will agree that the new AS-2214 TW is a major breakthrough in Remote Starter systems and
vehicle convenience technology.
Included in the Kit
Before beginning the installation, please review the Installation Guide – particularly the Wiring Diagram and
the Programming Options.
Note: It is very important that you familiarize yourself with the programming and operation of the AS-2214 TW system,
even if you have already installed an Autostart system in the past.
There are many great new features you may overlook if you do not read the Guide – you would not maximize the
potential of the AS-2214 TW.
Prior to the installation, make sure that all the hardware components required to install the system are in the box.
The following is a list of components included in the kit:
• 1 – AS-2214 TW Control Unit
• 1 – Long-range Transceiver
• 1 – Plug-in Valet button
• 1 – Four-button multi-channel two-way Transmitter
• 1 – Plug-in 2-volt LED
• 1 – 6-pin main Ignition Harness
• 1 – 5-pin Secondary Harness
• 1 – 2-pin Secondary Harness
• 1 – 12-pin Accessories Harness
• 1 – Hood Pin-switch
• 1 – Warning label
• User Guide and Quick Installation Guide
Before You Get Started…
Warning! This unit is designed for vehicles with an automatic Transmission only! Before installing the unit, test that
the vehicle will not start if the gear select lever is in Drive position.
If the vehicle starts in gear with the key, have the OEM neutral safety switch replaced before you install the car starter.
Note: If the vehicle only starts in gear by jumping the starter wire, but not with the Key, then a neutral safety relay
must be installed.
INDUSTRY CANADA USER NOTICE:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the
equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication".
FCC USER NOTICE:
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this
equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Installation Points to Remember
ƇMake sure that vehicles equipped with an automatic
Transmission do not start while in any of the Drive Gears. If
the vehicle starts in gear, install a Manual-transmission
Remote Starter instead.
ƇKeep the Antenna away from other types of antennas
(GPS/OnStar).
ƇWhen working on a vehicle, always leave a window open.
ƇNever leave the keys in the car. Leave them on a workbench
with a window rolled down.
ƇIf possible, remove courtesy light fuse to prevent battery drain.
ƇInspect vehicle for any body damage or electrical problems
ƇNever install the control unit where it could interfere with
normal operation or obstruct service technicians.
ƇAlways solder and tape all connections.
Ƈ
When probing/testing wires in a harness, one should check where
the wire harness terminates into the connector plugs.
Ƈ
Sometimes Airbag wires will not be labelled (i.e. yellow split
loom/tape) in the harness itself. They will always be labelled at the
connector plugs where they terminate.
Ƈ
Always use a grommet when running wires into the Engine
compartment. Never run wires through bare or sharp metal.
Ƈ
Do not disconnect the battery on vehicles equipped with air bags
and anti-theft radios.
Ƈ
Never ground the control unit to the vehicle’s steering column.
Ƈ
Make sure that all the switches and controls operate properly.
Ƈ
Verify that the vehicle starts and idles properly.
Ƈ
Make sure that all safety equipment is installed: the Valet Button,
the Hood Switch and the Warning Label.
AS-2214 TW Features List
Two-way Transmitter system: The Transmitter gives audible and visual
confirmation of last command.
Remote vehicle status request
4-button multi-channel remote Transmitter
Long-range Super-heterodyne Receiver technology
Operating range: up to 450 m / 1500 ft
Factory Alarm control: The Module can arm virtually any factory Alarm.
Programmable passive- or active-arming Starter Kill ** output: In Passive
Mode, this anti-theft device will arm automatically without requiring the intervention
of the user.
Panic Mode: This safety feature allows the user to remotely trigger an alarm
signal quickly in emergency situations.
Quick Lockout™: Also called Secure Panic: the system will lock all Doors when
Brake Pedal is pressed while the Siren is sounding in Panic Mode
Smart Rearm: The Module will only rearm once.
Safe Start: This is a programmable dual-step feature for children safety. When
this function is enabled, remote-starting the vehicle becomes a two-step operation.
Starter Anti-grind feature: * Upon entry in a vehicle already running following a
remote start, drivers have a tendency to turn the Ignition Key to the CRANK
position by mere force of habit. This will cause the Starter Motor to re-engage and
"grind" the Starter Gears. When installed, the Anti-grind option will prevent
damage to the Starter if this takes place.
Programmable Horn output for Horn control
Programmable chirp duration (from 5 to 200 ms)
Driver's Door Priority Access: Allows to remotely open solely the driver's Door.
Independent arm / disarm wires
Programmable Door Lock pulse duration: The Door lock pulse can be set from
1/10 sec. to 4 sec. (and allow for double 1/4-sec. unlock pulses)
Secure Lock and Arm with "smart" operation: This feature allows the Module to
control certain OEM factory Alarm systems which would otherwise remain
disarmed and unlocked after the vehicle is remote-started: with Secure Lock on,
the vehicle will be relocked after a remote start, and rearmed after a remote shut-
down. Furthermore, with Smart Secure Lock, relocking will only occur if the vehicle
was already in the locked state before the remote start-up.
Input for plug-in Door-lock pulse inverter (INV-200)***
Event logging / start-up failures: The Module can report error codes specifying
the status of the last four start-up failures
Idle Mode: Allows to remove the Ignition Key while the vehicle is already running,
for example: when the user needs to stop to make a quick delivery.
Multi-car operation: A single Remote Control can operate two separate vehicles
equipped with identical remote starter models
Secure plug-in electronic Valet Button
Plug-in full-status Dash-mounted L.E.D.
User-controlled Cold Weather Mode: The Module will start the Engine at regular
intervals within a period of 24 h.
Key Sense input wire: The Starter Kill will not rearm while the Ignition Key is in
the Ignition.
Automatic Zone-3 Trunk-pin monitoring: When the user releases the Trunk
while the Module is armed, the Alarm will be temporarily disarmed until the Trunk
is closed back again.
Trunk pin input: Rearms factory Alarms when the Trunk is closed.
Configurable extended diesel run time under Cold Weather Mode (9 or 20
minutes)
Gas or diesel operation
Intelligent multi-speed Tach learning: The Module can learn a variety of tach
signals.
Programmable run time: The Module can keep a gas Engine running for 4, 15 or
25 minutes, or a diesel Engine for 9, 20 or 30 minutes.
Programming Assistance Button: A.k.a. Hood Switch Interrupt. This button
simplifies the programming of the Unit.
Controllable latched 30-sec.or 60-sec. negative output
Ground out while running (constant)
Negative and Positive Parking Light output
Negative Trunk-release output
Selectable on-board high-current second Ignition / Accessories / Starter
output
Negative Door-lock outputs
Approved by Industry Canada
FCC approved
Limited lifetime warranty
Note * Relay required if the Starter Kill is not installed.
** Installation of the Starter Kill requires an external relay.
*** The INV-200 is optional.

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Harness Description
6-Pin Main Ignition Harness
Wire Wire colour Function Description
ARED (+) 12 Volt Battery Connect to the largest 12 V Supply wire at the Ignition Harness. Ensure that the
OEM power wire is fused for more than 25 A.
BPURPLE (+) 30-A Starter
output
Connect to the Starter wire of the vehicle. The source wire should have +12 V only
when the Ignition Key is in the CRANK position.
CRED (+) 12 Volt Battery Connect to the largest 12 V Supply wire at the Ignition Harness. Ensure that the
OEM power wire is fused for more than 25 A.
D YELLOW (+) 30-A Ignition
output
Connect to the Ignition wire of the vehicle. The source wire should have +12 V
when the Ignition Key is in the IGNITION ON (RUN) and CRANK positions.
EORANGE
(+) Accessories
output (30 A):
Heater Blower
Motor
Connect to the Accessories wire of the vehicle. The source wire must have power
with the Ignition Key in the IGNITION ON (RUN) position only (no power in the CRANK
position). This wire will power the Heater Blower Motor.
FGREEN (+) 30-A 5th Relay
output
This high-current output can be used to power a second Ignition/ Accessories or
Crank wire. See Jumper setting on page 10 for correct output.
5-Pin Secondary Harness
Wire Wire colour Function Description
1BLACK (–) Chassis ground
input
This wire must be connected to an unpainted metal surface (the Chassis or true
Body ground). It is preferable that you use a factory ground bolt rather than a self-
tapping screw. Screws tend to get loose or rusted over time and can cause
erratic problems.
2PURPLE (AC) Tachometer
input wire
This wire must be connected to the negative side of the Ignition Coil in vehicles
using conventional Coil systems. In Multi-coil systems the Tach wire may be difficult
to locate: the negative side of an injector may be used. Note: a Tach learning
procedure must be carried out after the installation is completed.
3GREY (–) Hood Switch
wire
Connect this wire to the Hood Pin-switch supplied. This input will disable or
shutdown the remote starter when the Hood is opened.
4ORANGE (+) Brake Switch
input wire
This wire must be connected to the Brake Light wire of the vehicle. The wire should
show +12 V, but only when the Brake Pedal is pressed. This input will shut down
the remote starter if the Brake Pedal is pressed.
5 YELLOW (+) 12 V Parking
Light output
This wire provides a +12 V output and must be connected to the vehicle’s Parking
Lights wire which tests +12 V with the light switch in the ON position. Note: Ensure
that the voltage does not decrease or increase when the dimmer control switch is
turned; if the voltage goes up or down, find another Parking Light wire.

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12-Pin Accessories Harness
Wire Wire colour Function Description
1BLUE (–) Zone 3
or AUX 3 output
500 mA negative output. This can be used to control Trunk release (1-sec. pulse) or
to operate as a constant output as long as the TRUNK button is held pressed (for
Sunroof or Window close).
2BROWN (–) Lock Programmable 500 mA 1/10-sec., 7/10-sec. or 4-sec. negative output.
3GREEN (–) Unlock Programmable 500mA 1/10-sec., 7/10-sec., 4-sec. or 1/4-sec. double-pulse
negative output.
4WHITE /
BROWN (–) Arm
Max 500 mA ground signal when the Doors are locked by remote control. This wire
will go to ground 1/4 sec. before the LOCK pulse, and go OFF 1/8 sec after it. It must
be connected to the OEM Arm wire (usually the Dome Light). Note: The system will
also give a Rearm pulse on this wire after remote-start shutdown.
5WHITE /
GREEN (–) Disarm
Max 500 mA 1-sec. ground pulse when the Doors are unlocked by remote control.
Connect to the OEM Disarm wire of the vehicle. Note: The system will also give a
Disarm pulse on this wire before remote starts.
6
BLUE /
WHITE (–) AUX 1 output
This output will provide a 1-sec. negative output (500 mA) when the UNLOCK button
is pressed a second time on the Transmitter (Priority Door Access); or otherwise
when the LOCK button is pressed (Horn Confirmation).
7
WHITE /
ORANGE (–) Starter Kill
(armed output)
This wire will provide a constant output (500 mA) when the system is armed (locked
by remote control). Can be connected to an external Starter Interrupt relay.
8ORANGE (–) AUX 2 output
Negative 500mA output. Can be programmed for one of the following three options:
(1) Constant while the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons are pressed + 1 sec after release
of buttons.
(2) LOCK + UNLOCK toggles ON / OFF. (Max.30 sec)
(3) LOCK + UNLOCK toggles ON / OFF. (Max.60 sec)
NOTE: AUX 2 can be programmed for Priority Door Access.
9PURPLE (–) External Trigger
input
This input will start the vehicle when it receives a 1-second ground pulse from an
external pager system or timer module. It will also shut the vehicle down upon a
1-sec. pulse when running under remote control.
10 WHITE (–) Ground out
when running
500 mA constant ground output when running.
This output becomes active before remote IGNITION ON, and shuts off when the
Module is shut down.
Note: If multiple relays or modules are connected to the Ground Out wire, make
sure that each one of them is diode-isolated from the others. Otherwise feedback
effects may occur, which could damage the vehicle.
11 GREY N/A This pin is not used – leave it empty.
12 YELLOW (+) Glow-plug input
In Diesel mode, this positive input will wait for up to 18 seconds until the Glow-plug
Light goes out before allowing the Module to proceed cranking the Engine. Connect
to the side of the Glow-plug Light which is positive when the Light is on.
Note: the Module will nevertheless proceed cranking the Engine if the Glow-plug
Light is still on after the 18-sec. delay (25 sec. when run time is set to 30 min.).
See the Diesel Glow-plug Indicator Light section on p. 11 for more details.
2-Pin Harness
Wire Wire colour Function Description
1BLUE /
WHITE N/A N/A
2YELLOW (–) Parking lights Negative 500 mA Parking Lights output.

Wiring Diagram
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Transmitter Operation
(green)
LED 2
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(red)
LED 1 (red)
LED 3
Lock Unlock
Trunk Start
Note: Pressing the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time will activate the AUX2 output (which can be programmed
to give a constant ground signal while pressed, or a 30-sec. or 60-sec. timed output with remote ON/OFF toggle).
Transmitter Operation and Confirmations (First Car Control)
# of Flash and Beep for
Confirmation
Function Buttons Pressed Condition Confirmation
LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 BEEP
Engine STOP 1st X X 1 1
1st X X 1 1
Engine is RUNNING 2nd X X 3 3
1st X X 1 1
Cold Weather Mode 2nd X 3 X 3
1st X X 1 1
HOME VALET 2nd 3 X X 3
1st X X 1 1
LOCK
(LOCK + Status
Request)
LOCK
Engine is RUNNING + Cold
Weather Mode 2nd X 3 3 3
UNLOCK UNLOCK 1st 2 X X 2
AUX 2 LOCK + UNLOCK ON /OFF 1st X X X 1
TRUNK TRUNK 1st X X 1 1
1st 1 X 1 1
1st X2nd
Normal 2nd 3rd X4th 2
START START
If unit is in HOME VALET 1st 2 X 2 2
1st 1 X 1 1
STOP START No second confirmation 2nd X X X X
1st 1 X X 1Enter
Cold Weather Mode 2nd 3 X X 3
1st 1 X X 1
Cold Weather Mode UNLOCK + START Exit
Cold Weather Mode 2nd X X 1 1
1st 1 X 1 1
HOME VALET LOCK + START Press
TWICE within 3 sec. 2nd 3 X 3 3

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Transmitter Operation and Confirmations (Second Car Control)
# of Flash and Beep for
Confirmation
Function Buttons Pressed Condition Confirmation
LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 BEEP
Engine STOP 1st X X 1 1
1st X X 1 1
Engine is RUNNING 2nd X X 3 3
1st X X 1 1
LOCK (LOCK + Status
Request) TRUNK + LOCK
Cold weather mode 2nd X 3 X 3
UNLOCK TRUNK + UNLOCK 1st 2 X X 2
1st 1 X 1 1
1st X2nd
Normal 2nd 3rd X4th 2
START TRUNK + START
If unit is in HOME VALET 1st 2 X 2 2
1st 1 X 1 1
STOP TRUNK + START No second confirmation 2nd X X X X
1st 1 X X 1Enter
Cold Weather Mode 2nd 3 X X 3
1st 1 X X 1
Cold Weather Mode TRUNK + UNLOCK +
START Exit
Cold Weather Mode 2nd X X 1 1
Learning A Transmitter
The AS-2214 TW Transmitter does not come pre-programmed. It must be code-learnt after the wiring of the Module is
completed. The system has the ability to learn up to 4 different Transmitters; if a fifth Transmitter is learnt, the first
Transmitter code in memory will be lost. To erase all Transmitter codes from memory, perform a Module reset.
To program a new Transmitter:
1. Make sure that the Ignition is 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.
2. Turn the Ignition Key to the IGNITION ON (RUN) position. (Wait until the Parking Lights go out.) Then turn the Ignition
Key OFF,ON,OFF.
… The LED will be flashing during the next step.
3. Press the LOCK button (or the UNLOCK button), wait 1 second and press the button again…
… until the icon of the button gives 1 flash and a beep is generated by the Transmitter.
The Parking Lights will flash 5 times quickly.
Otherwise you may also simply press the button repeatedly, until you see the Parking Light flashes.
4. To exit, close the Hood.
Note:
The L.E.D. follows the Parking Lights in all modes.
The system can hold up to 4 Transmitters in memory.
The Programming Assistance Button
(A.k.a. the Hood Switch Interrupt.) Connected to the AS-2214 TW, this Push-button can be used from within the ve-
hicle instead of the Hood Pin-switch in the Engine compartment: when the Hood is up, pressing the Hood Switch Inter-
rupt button will be equivalent to pressing the Hood Pin-switch – it will cut the ground signal from the Hood Switch line.
For example, to program a new Transmitter using the Programming Assistance Button:
1. Make sure that the Ignition is OFF and that the Hood is up.
• Hold the Programming Assistance Button down for 4 seconds.
• Release the Programming Button.
The Parking Lights should come on.
• With Parking Lights on, immediately push and release the Programming Assistance Button again.
The Parking Lights will stay on for up to 20 seconds.
2. Turn the Ignition Key to the IGNITION ON (RUN) position. (Wait until the Parking Lights go out.) Then turn the Ignition
Key OFF,ON,OFF.
… The LED will be flashing during the next step.
3. Press the LOCK button (or the UNLOCK button), wait 1 second and press the button again…

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… until the icon of the button gives 1 flash and a beep is generated by the Transmitter.
The Parking Lights will flash 5 times quickly.
Otherwise you may also simply press the LOCK or UNLOCK button repeatedly until you see the Parking Light flashes.
4. To exit, close the Hood.
Caution!
The Hood Pin-switch must be installed and connected
for the Programming Assistance Button to function.
Valet Operation
The system can be placed in Valet Mode to disable the remote starting capabilities. This is necessary when the vehicle
is being serviced.
To place the vehicle i n t o Valet Mode:
1. Turn the Ignition Key to the IGNITION ON (RUN) position.
2. Within 3 seconds, press and hold the Valet Button for approx. 1 second. The L.E.D. will turn on and remain lit.
To get the vehicle out of Valet Mode:
1. Turn the Ignition Key to the IGNITION ON (RUN) position.
2. Within 3 seconds, press and hold the Valet Switch for 1 second. The L.E.D. will go out.
If you try to remote-start the vehicle while it is in Valet Mode, the Parking Lights will flash twice. See the Diagnostics
table at the end of this manual.
Multi-speed Tach Learning
On some Ignition systems the Tach signal can be too high or too low, causing failed starts at certain temperatures. The
AS-2214 TW system is designed to read a wide range of Tach signals. No manual adjustments are necessary.
However, each time a new unit is installed, a new Tach learning procedure must be carried out.
The Tach learning procedure is as follows:
1. Make sure that the Ignition is 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.
2. Press and hold the Brake Pedal; press the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously on the Transmitter.
The Parking Lights will flash 4 times.
3. Release the Brake and start the vehicle; allow it to reach regular Engine idle speed.
The Parking Lights will go out when the Tach signal is detected.
4. Press and hold the Brake Pedal until the Parking Lights flash 5 times – the Tach signal has been learnt.
To end the Tach learning procedure at any time: close the Hood.
Note
If the Horn is programmed, it will honk 1, 2 or 3 times
depending on the Tach mode learnt.
Programming Options
The AS-2214 TW System is equipped with 3 custom Programming Modes to allow the installer to custom-fit the system
in accordance with the requirements of each vehicle.
To get into a Programming Mode you must do the following:
1. Make sure that the Ignition is 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.
2. Press and hold the Brake Pedal, then press:
• the LOCK button to enter Mode 1
• the UNLOCK button to enter Mode 2
• the TRUNK button to enter Mode 3
The Parking Lights will flash once, twice or three times to confirm entry into a particular Mode.
If Horn Confirmation is programmed, the Horn will also chirp 1, 2 or 3 times to indicate the Mode.
3. Release the Brake Pedal.

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Note:
The Unit will stay in programming mode until the Hood
Pin-switch or the Brake Pedal is pressed again.
Therefore take your time to make the proper
selection. Pressing the Brake Pedal will bring you
back to the programming menu, where you can select
another Mode.
Each Mode has functions for which options must be selected. Once you have selected either Mode 1, Mode 2 or
Mode 3, the system automatically moves to Function one. You must then select the desired option for each function.
Once you have selected an Option, you will move to the next Function, and so on.
To select one of four Options, press the appropriate button on the Transmitter:
• the LOCK button = Option 1
• the UNLOCK button = Option 2
• the TRUNK button = Option 3
• the START/STOP button = Option 4
Once an Option has been selected, the Parking Lights will flash 1, 2, 3 or 4 times, depending on the Option that has
been selected.
MODE 1 *indicates default setting
FUNCTION 1 – Ignition-controlled Door Locks
OPTION 1* Ignition Locks ENABLED
OPTION 2 Ignition Locks DISABLED
OPTION 3 Ignition LOCK only
OPTION 4 Ignition UNLOCK only
FUNCTION 2 – Secure Lock
OPTION 1* Secure Lock DISABLED (1-second Disarm pulse)
OPTION 2 Smart Secure Lock ENABLED
OPTION 3 Secure Lock DISABLED (1/2-second Disarm pulses)
OPTION 4 Standard Secure Lock
FUNCTION 3 – Passive / Active Starter Kill
OPTION 1* Starter Kill PASSIVE (1-minute timeout)
OPTION 2 Starter Kill ACTIVE
OPTION 3 Starter Kill PASSIVE (3-minute timeout)
OPTION 4 Starter Kill ACTIVE (Ground output, IGN. and ACC. are turned on 1/4 sec. before Door Locks)
(This is to shut down the Dome Light and enable Door monitoring on certain vehicles.)
FUNCTION 4 – Door Locks Timing
OPTION 1* 7/10-sec. LOCK / UNLOCK pulses
OPTION 2 4-sec. LOCK / UNLOCK pulses
OPTION 3 a single 7/10-sec. LOCK pulse and two 1/4-sec. UNLOCK pulses
OPTION 4 1/10-sec. LOCK and 1/10-sec. UNLOCK pulses
MODE 2 *indicates default setting
FUNCTION 1 – Safe Start Mode
OPTION 1 Safe Start ENABLED
OPTION 2* Safe Start DISABLED
OPTION 3 Safe Start DISABLED
FUNCTION 2 – Engine Run Time
OPTION 1 Run time = 4 minutes in Gas Mode / 9 minutes in Diesel Mode
OPTION 2* Run time = 15 minutes in Gas Mode / 20 minutes in Diesel Mode
OPTION 3 Run time = 25 minutes in Gas Mode / 30 minutes in Diesel Mode
FUNCTION 3 – Idle Mode
OPTION 1 Idle Mode DISABLED
OPTION 2* Idle Mode ENABLED
OPTION 3 Idle Mode DISABLED
FUNCTION 4 – Gas or Diesel Mode
OPTION 1 Diesel Engine (Cold Weather Mode run time = 20 min.)
OPTION 2* Gasoline Engine
OPTION 3 Diesel Engine (Cold Weather Mode run time = 9 min.)

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MODE 3 *indicates default setting
FUNCTION 1 – Home Valet Mode
OPTION 1 Home Valet ENABLED
OPTION 2* Home Valet DISABLED
OPTION 3 Home Valet DISABLED
FUNCTION 2 – AUX 3 / Zone 3 output
OPTION 1 1-sec. Trunk 1 output when TRUNK button pressed for 3-sec while Ignition is OFF
OPTION 2* 1-sec. Trunk 1 output when TRUNK button pressed for 3-sec while Ignition is OFF
OPTION 3 Trunk 2 output with Disarm / Rearm pulses.
FUNCTION 3 – AUX 2 output
OPTION 1 2-second output (LOCK & UNLOCK pressed simultaneously, or START/STOP in Safe Start Mode.)
OPTION 2* Toggle ON / OFF with timeout up to 30 seconds
OPTION 3 Toggle ON / toggle OFF with timeout up to 60 seconds
OPTION 4 Priority Door Access
FUNCTION 4 – AUX 1 output
OPTION 1 Horn Confirmation on second press of the LOCK button
OPTION 2* Priority Door Access
OPTION 3 Horn Confirmation on first press of the LOCK button
FUNCTION 5 – External Trigger Sense
OPTION 1 Zone 3 (Trunk pin) rearm (sends a Disarm pulse before Trunk opening and rearms 4 sec. after the Trunk is closed)
OPTION 2* Engine START / STOP
OPTION 3 Key Sense
OPTION 4 Smart Ignition Lock
Installation-programmable Features
The following features can be programmed according to the needs of the installation and the requirements of the user:
Lock Pulse Duration
(Mode 1, Function 4)
Option 1: 7/10-sec. LOCK and 7/10-sec. UNLOCK pulses by default.
Option 2: 4-sec. LOCK/UNLOCK pulses– this is for operating vacuum Door Lock systems.
Option 3: A single 7/10-sec. LOCK pulse and two 1/4-sec. UNLOCK pulses.
Used for double-pulse Disarm/Unlock systems
Option 1: 1/10-sec. LOCK and 1/10-sec. UNLOCK pulses.
Engine Type – Gas or Diesel
(Mode 2, Function 4: Option 2 – GAS – by default.) Set to Gas Mode by default, the unit can be programmed to
operate in Diesel Mode. In Diesel Mode the system will wait for the Glow-plug indicator light to go out before cranking
the Engine. Note that the run time is automatically extended when Diesel Mode is selected.
The Diesel Glow-plug Indicator Light
(Also known as the “wait-to-start light”.) The purpose of the Glow-plug circuit on diesel vehicles is to pre-heat the
Combustion Chamber before the vehicle is started.
When a Remote Starter is installed on a diesel vehicle, the Glow-plug section of the Ignition circuit must be activated
and allowed to operate before the vehicle is remote-started. For that purpose, the Glow-plug input wire of the Module
must be connected to the Glow-plug indicator light of the vehicle. The Module will only accept positive Glow-plug
input signals, therefore negative Glow Plugs should only be connected using relays to invert the polarity.
Warning!
The Glow-plug input wire of the Module is positive.
When connecting a negative glow plug to the Module,
always use a relay to invert the polarity.
A diode must be added between the negative Glow-plug trigger on the relay and the negative Glow-plug wire of the
car. This is to prevent feedback effects on the Glow-plug indicator light on the instrument cluster: the light on the dash
would come on because of the feedback, even though the circuit is off.
When the user remote-starts the vehicle:
• The Module will power up the Ignition circuit and wait to engage the Starter Motor while the Glow-plug indicator
light is still on.
• The Module will engage the Starter Motor as soon as the Glow-plug light (+) goes out.
• Minimum waiting time is 3 seconds.

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• Maximum waiting time is 18 seconds.
If no Glow-plug wire is found on the vehicle, the Glow-plug input on the Module may be “timed out”. The Module will
power up the Ignition and Glow-plug circuits and simply wait for the time-out before starting:
• Connecting the Glow-plug input wire of the Module to Ignition will hold the ignition ON for the maximum waiting
time (18 sec., recommended).
• Keeping the Glow-plug input wire of the Module unconnected will hold the ignition ON for the minimum waiting
time (3 sec., not recommended in very cold environments).
Horn Confirmation
(Mode 3, Function 4, OFF by default.) AUX 1 can be programmed to trigger the Horn every time the LOCK button is
pressed, or when the LOCK button is pressed twice within 3 seconds. When Horn Confirmation is activated, Panic
Mode is enabled. If Horn Confirmation is disabled, Panic Mode will not be available.
Safe Start
(Mode 2, Function 1, OFF by default.) If this feature is enabled, it will require the user to press the START/STOP button
twice within 3 seconds to start the vehicle. This will eliminate accidental remote starts (for example: if there are children
playing with the Transmitter). To stop the vehicle, the user must press START/STOP once.
If Safe Start is enabled, you can activate Cold Weather Mode by:
Pressing and holding UNLOCK and START/STOP button simultaneously, the parking light will flash twice and the Transmitter
will beep once. Within 3 seconds, press simultaneously UNLOCK + START/STOP again, the Parking Lights will flash 3 times
and the Transmitter will beep once.
Idle Mode
(Mode 2, Function 3.) When programmed, this Option allows the user to engage the remote Starter to take over the
vehicle while it is already running. This will keep the vehicle running for its programmed run time, or until it is shut
down.
To activate Idle Mode:
1. While the Engine is running, press LOCK,UNLOCK or START/STOP on the Transmitter until the Parking Lights come on.
• Pressing LOCK or UNLOCK will unlock the Doors.
• Pressing START/STOP will leave the Doors as they are.
2. Remove the Ignition Key and exit the vehicle.
3. Lock the Doors – the vehicle will go on running for the entire pre-programmed run time.
Caution: Do not leave children or pets unattended
in a vehicle running in Idle Mode!!!
Cold Weather Mode
If Cold Weather Mode is activated, it will start and run the Engine for 4 minutes every 2 hours (9 or 20 minutes for
Diesel Engines). This will go on for a period of 24 hours.
To activate Cold Weather Mode:
• Press and hold the UNLOCK and START/STOP buttons once:
– the Transmitter will beep once,
– then the Parking Lights will flash 3 times and the Transmitter will beep 3 times.
If Safe Start is enabled, you can activate Cold Weather Mode by:
Pressing and holding UNLOCK and START/STOP buttons simultaneously, the parking light will flash twice and the
Transmitter will beep once, then the Parking Lights will flash 3 more times and the Transmitter will beep 3 more times
as well.
To exit Cold Weather Mode, do any of the following:
a) Open the Hood.
b) Start the Engine by remote.
c) Turn the Ignition Key to the IGNITION ON(RUN)position.
d) Place the vehicle into Valet Mode.
e) Press and hold UNLOCK + START/STOP buttons.
To exit Cold Weather Mode while in Safe Start Mode press and hold UNLOCK and START/STOP buttons simultaneously,
the Parking Lights will flash twice and the Transmitter will beep once, then Parking Lights will flash once again and the
Transmitter will beep once.
You can also exit Safe Start Mode by using steps “a” to “d” from the above description.
Use Mode 2, Function 4, Option 1 to set a Diesel Engine to a 20-minute run time in Cold Weather Mode. Option 3 will
otherwise set a Diesel Engine to a 9-minute run time.

Ignition-controlled Door Locks
(Mode 1, Function 1.) ON by default (if remote door locks are installed). This feature will LOCK all Doors when the Brake
Pedal is pressed while the Ignition Key is in the IGNITION ON (RUN) position. The unit will UNLOCK all doors when the Ignition
Key is turned to the OFF position.
If the Ignition Lock Only Option is selected, the system will only lock the Doors If Ignition Unlock Only is selected,
the system will only unlock the doors (provided the Ignition key was in the IGNITION ON (RUN) position and that the Brake
Pedal was pressed at least once).
Smart Ignition Locks
(Mode 3, Function 5, Option 4 – OFF by default.) This feature can be enabled by connecting the External Trigger
input to a negative Door Sense wire (usually the Dome Light) and by programming the External Trigger input
accordingly (Option 4).
On the AS-2214 TW, when the Ignition-controlled Door Locks are active and the Engine is running, whenever the
Brake Pedal is pressed while a Door has been opened and closed again since the last LOCK pulse was sent, the system
will relock all Doors at once.
Smart Rearm
On the AS-2214 TW, the system will be rearmed only once. Extra Rearm pulses will not be sent when LOCK is pressed
several times. (Certain factory Alarms are affected when additional Rearm pulses are sent once the system is armed.)
Secure Lock
(Mode 1, Function 2 – OFF by default.) This feature allows the Module to control certain OEM factory Alarm systems
without requiring the use of other wires for disarming the OEM Alarm. (Namely, this feature is designed for OEM
systems which use the factory Lock wire to arm the Alarm and the Unlock wire to disarm it.)
Standard Secure Lock
(Option 4) If this Option is selected, upon receiving a remote START signal, Secure Lock will UNLOCK the Doors
(disarming the factory Alarm); 1/2 sec. after remote start it will re-lock the Doors. 4 seconds after shutdown, Secure
Lock will re-lock all Doors (arming the system once again). Please note that most OEM systems will not rearm the
Alarm while the Engine is running, but will lock the Doors.
Smart Secure Lock
(Option 2) If the vehicle is initially locked, at remote START the Module will send an UNLOCK/Disarm pulse before start-up,
LOCK/ARM again when the Engine is running, and LOCK/ARM once again 4 sec. after it shuts shut down the Engine.
If the vehicle is initially unlocked, upon remote START the Module will start the Engine and arm the Starter Kill, but the
Doors will not be locked or unlocked at any moment of the sequence.
Key Sense
(Mode 3, Function 5, Option 3.) With this Option selected, while in Passive Mode the Starter Kill will not rearm if the
Key is detected in Ignition Switch. If Secure Lock is programmed, it will not generate any Lock and Ream pulses if the
Key is sensed.¸
When programming this feature, connect the negative External Trigger input to Key Sense on the Ignition Switch.
Starter Kill
(Mode 1, Function 3, passive by default.) The AS-2214 TW is equipped with a selectable passive- or active-arming
Starter Kill circuit that will prevent the vehicle from being started with the Key when the system is armed. The wire will
provide a constant 500 mA negative output when the system is armed (locked by remote control) and can be
connected to an external Starter (see diagram).
Starter Kill output from
Module
The Starter Kill circuit can be set to Passive Mode (i.e. it will arm itself with a 1-minute or 3-minute delay) or to Active
Mode (i.e. it must be armed by the user).
To disarm the Starter Kill, press the Unlock button on the Transmitter.
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To arm the Starter Kill in Active Mode, press the Lock button on the Transmitter. In Passive Mode, the Starter Kill will
automatically be armed after the programmed arming delay.
Note
If Mode 1, Function 3, Option 4 is selected, the Ground
out, Ignition and Accessories outputs will be triggered
ON and OFF before the system locks the Doors.
If Mode 3, Function 5, Option 4 is also selected, the
pulse will be sent only when a door is sensed open.
Caution!
When installing the Starter Kill, it is extremely
important to wire pin 86 to Ignition, and not to jump it
to pin 30 (this would result in damage to the vehicle).
Installation of the Starter Kill circuit requires an
external relay. (Not included!)
Priority Door Access
(Mode 3, Function 3 or Function 4 – both AUX 1 and AUX 2 can be programmed for Priority Door Access.) This great
feature allows the user to UNLOCK solely the driver’s Door with a single press of the UNLOCK button on the Transmitter,
and to UNLOCK the other Doors, if desired, by pressing the UNLOCK button for a second time.
The output will provide a 1-sec negative output when the UNLOCK button is pressed a second time on the Transmitter.
This can be used not only as Priority Door Access, but also as Trunk release.
To install Priority Door Access on 2-relay OEM systems, follow the diagram below:
(-) Priority UNLOCK wire
The OEM UNLOCK wire at the actuator of the driver’s Door must be cut in half, and a relay must be installed.
Note
The relay must be activated with the green (–) Unlock output from the remote Starter, and the Priority Door wire (AUX) from the Module must be
connected to the OEM negative Unlock wire before the Door Locks Switch in the vehicle.
Important
On vehicles that are factory-equipped with Priority Door Access, all the required relays are already installed on the vehicle (e.g.: Caravan). In these
cases the vehicle will have three OEM relays for Door Locks: one relay will UNLOCK only the driver’s Door, the second will UNLOCK all the other Doors and
the third will LOCK all Doors.
To connect the Module to this type of systems, you must identify the relays, locate the trigger pins (pin 85 or 86) and connect the green Unlock output
from the remote Starter to the OEM driver’s-Door Unlock relay, and the Priority Door output (AUX) from the Starter to the second Unlock relay.
The AUX 2 Timed Output
(Mode 3, Function 3.) This 500 mA negative AUX 2 output can be used for many different applications. It can be
programmed for Priority Door Access if AUX 1 is programmed for Horn confirmation.
To activate the AUX 2 output, press the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously.
The following diagrams show how to use this output for Headlight illumination or remote Dome Light supervision.
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Headlight Illumination
Remote-activated Dome Light Supervision
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Positive Trigger Negative Trigger
Horn Chirp Timing
Follow these steps to program Horn Confirmation:
1. Make sure that the Ignition is 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.
2. Press the Brake Pedal.
3. Press the UNLOCK and START/STOP buttons; the Horn will chirp 5 times.
4. Release the buttons on the Remote Control. To adjust the chirp duration:
a. To increase the Horn chirp by 3 ms, press the LOCK button.
b. To decrease the pulse by 3 ms, press the UNLOCK button.
c. To increase the pulse by 10 ms, press the START/STOP button
d. To decrease the pulse by 10 ms, press TRUNK.
For each timing change, the Horn will chirp using the new settings, except under the following circumstances:
• When the lower limit of 5 ms is reached, the Horn will sound for 1/4 second.
• When the upper limit of 200 ms is reached, the Horn will sound for 3/4 second.
• A system reset will set the system back to the 22-ms default.
• If you press LOCK and UNLOCK, 3 chirps will be generated to indicate that the new values were saved.
Close the Hood to cancel the changes.
Note
Horn chirp timing can be modified only if Mode 3,
Function 4, Option 1 or 3 has been selected first.
The AUX 3 / Trunk or Sunroof Output
(Mode 3, Function 2.) This 500 mA negative AUX 3 output can be used for many different applications. The output can
be programmed to give a 1-sec. pulse when the TRUNK button is pressed (if the Ignition is OFF or when Ignition is ON after
a remote start); or to give a continuous output as long as the TRUNK button is held down (for Sunroof or Window
control).
Note
In Trunk mode, the output will operate only if the
Ignition is Off or if the Engine is running under the
control of the Module.

If AUX 3 is programmed for a 1-second TRUNK signal,
you will need to hold the TRUNK button down for 3
seconds in order to activate the Trunk.
The following diagrams show how to use this output for Positive or Negative Trunk release systems.
Trunk 2 Output with Disarm / Rearm Pulse
(Mode 3, Function 2, Option 3.) When the Trunk 2 Option is selected (Mode 3, Function 2, Option 3), a Disarm pulse
will be sent before the Trunk is popped. An Arm pulse will be sent 4 seconds later. This option is overridden when the
Zone 3 Bypass is used as a Trunk pin (Mode 3, Function 5, Option 1).
Programmable External Trigger
(Mode 3, Function 5.) The External Trigger wire can be connected to a Trunk Pin-switch generating a negative signal
when the Trunk is open.
Option 1 – Zone 3 sense:When the External Trigger wire is programmed as a Zone 3 Sense wire, pressing TRUNK will
send a 1-second Disarm pulse. If Zone 3 is detected (ground), a Rearm pulse will be sent 5 seconds after Zone 3
closes. If Zone 3 is unchanged (no ground), a Rearm pulse will be sent 4 seconds after the button is pressed (Disarm
is sent only if the system was previously locked and armed). If Secure Lock is enabled, a Lock pulse and a Rearm
pulse will be sent.
Option 2 (Engine Start/Stop – by default): When the External Trigger wire is programmed to Trigger the starter, a
ground pulse on this line will start or stop the Engine.
Option 3 (Key Sense): When the External Trigger wire is programmed as Key Sense, when a Key is detected in the
Ignition Switch (negative signal) the Starter Kill will not be rearmed even when it is set to Passive Mode. If Secure Lock
is programmed, Lock and Rearm will not be activated while Key Sense is active.
Option 4 (Smart Ignition Lock): When the External Trigger wire is programmed as Dome Light Monitor / Smart
Ignition Lock (while the Ignition Lock Option or the Lock Only Option is enabled), the Doors will be relocked when the
brake is pressed if a Door has been opened and closed.
Note
When External Trigger is set to Option 1 (Zone 3), a
Disarm pulse will be sent with TRUNK regardless of the
AUX 3 / Zone 3 settings in Mode 3, Function 2.
Home Valet™
(Mode 3, Function 1.) This amazing safety feature allows the user to remotely place the system into a no-start mode:
if the vehicle is parked indoors there is no danger it will start accidentally by Remote Control or External Trigger.
To activate Home Valet:
• Press lock + start/stop the Transmitter will beep once and the Parking Lights will flash once then within 3 sec
press lock + start/stop again, Parking Lights will stay on for 3 seconds then shut off, the Transmitter will
beep 3 times.
Note:
Once Home Valet is activated, the vehicle will not start
by Remote Control or External Trigger until the Ignition
Key is turned to the IGNITION ON (RUN) position again.
Ground Out When Running
This is a 500 mA constant ground output when the vehicle is running. It becomes active 1 second before remote
Ignition On, and shuts off as soon as the system is shut down. It can be used to activate external relays, bypass kits or
external modules.
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Caution!
If more than one device is connected to the Ground
Output wire, the devices must be diode isolated one
from another.
Panic Mode (in order to be available, this Option must be programmed)
In an emergency situation you can activate Panic Mode. This will shut down the Engine if it is running under remote
control, and unlock the Doors (if UNLOCK is held pressed) or lock the Doors (if LOCK is held), disarm the Starter Kill and
sound the Horn for 30 sec.
Caution!
Panic Mode can only be activated if the Horn is confi-
gured accordingly (Mode 3, Function 4, Option 1 or 3).
To activate Panic Mode:
• Press and hold the UNLOCK button for approximately 3 seconds
…until the Horn is triggered and the Parking Lights flash; this will unlock the Doors before the Horn is triggered.
• Or press and hold the LOCK button for approximately 3 seconds
…until the Horn is triggered and the Parking Lights flash; this will lock the Doors before the Horn is triggered.
Panic Mode will automatically shut off after 30 sec.
Note
If you want to stop Panic Mode before the 30-sec.
delay, press the LOCK or UNLOCK button.
Quick Lockout
Also called Secure Panic – for quick protection: the system will lock all Doors when the Brake Pedal is pressed when
the Horn is sounding. (This features works only when Panic Mode has been activated.)
Other Features of the Module
2nd Ign / Acc / Crank Relay Output
AS-2214 TW-series car starters are equipped with a high-
current programmable 5th relay on-board, which can be
used to power a second Ignition, Accessory, or Crank wire.
The unit uses three sets of pins and one Jumper (supplied),
each set of pins representing a function. In order to activate
one of the three possible 2nd outputs, you must place the
Jumper on one of the three sets of pins and connect the 14-
AWG wire to the second Ign. / Acc. / Crank wire of the
vehicle.
Warning!
Only one of the three sets of pins can be used at a time.
The relay output rating on this unit is 25 A at most. Defective OEM solenoid switches
can sometimes draw up to 50 or 60 A, causing the 30 A fuse to blow. Verify your circuit
for voltage draw with an appropriate measuring device.
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Multi-car Operation
AS-2214 TW systems allow for Multi-car Operation. This allows the owner of two Autostart-equipped systems, installed
on two vehicles, to control both systems with one Transmitter. (Both vehicles must be equipped with an AS-2214 TW.)
The remote Transmitter of the primary vehicle can control the Starter Kill system, the Door Locks and the remote
Starter and Trunk operation of the second vehicle. The remote Transmitter of the second vehicle can also operate the
primary vehicle.
2nd car control (press buttons simultaneously):
• Press TRUNK + LOCK: .........................LOCK
• Press TRUNK + UNLOCK:.......................UNLOCK
• Press TRUNK +START/STOP: .................START/STOP
Starting the vehicle in S a f e S t a r t Mode:
• Press TRUNK +START/STOP…
• Within 3 seconds press TRUNK + START/STOP again
Stopping the vehicle in S a f e S t a r t Mode:
• Press TRUNK + START/STOP once.
To program a Transmitter on the second vehicle for Multi-car Operation, you must press the TRUNK and LOCK buttons
simultaneously (instead of LOCK or UNLOCK) in step 3 of the Transmitter code-learning procedure:
1. Make sure that the Ignition is 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.
2. Turn the Ignition Key to the IGNITION ON (RUN) position.
• Wait until Parking Lights go out, then turn the Ignition Key OFF, ON, OFF.
The LED will be flashing during the next step.
3. Press the TRUNK and LOCK buttons simultaneously, wait 1 second and press the buttons again…
… until the icon of the button gives 1 flash and a beep is generated by the Transmitter.
The Parking Lights will flash 5 times quickly.
(Otherwise you may also simply press the buttons repeatedly, until you get the Parking Light flashes.)
4. To exit, close the Hood.
Events Logging and Playback
This feature will play back the last 4 Start Failure events via the Parking Lights.
Events playback
• Hold the Hood Pin-switch down for 4 seconds and release it.
• Push the Hood Pin-switch successively down, up, down, up.
• The Parking Lights and the LED will flash the 4 events stored in the memory
Start Failure Codes via Parking Lights
1 x = No start (the Module cranked three times without detecting a Tach signal)
3 x = Hardware reset
4 x = Brakes
5 x = No Tach cut-off
6 x = Hood
7 x = Engine Running, no Ignition detected, or Tach signal before Start
Note
The xstands for one Parking Lights flash.
There is a pause after each event played back. The system will play back the most recent event first, followed by the second most recent event, and so
on. If there is no error code for any event, the Parking Lights will give one long flash.

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Resetting the Module
The AS-2214 TW system is equipped with a reset function that allows the installer to erase all Transmitter codes and
return all programmable Options to their factory default values.
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.
2. Press the Valet button 6 times or more (down, up / down, up / down, up / down, up / down, up / down, up)
until the Parking Lights start to flash.
3. 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 the Programming Options
for default values.)
Diagnostics (Parking Lights)
Parking Light flash rate (normal operation)
Flashes Description
1
• Doors locked, Starter Kill armed.
• End of Run Time.
• TRUNK button pressed
• START signal received by the Module.
• Cold Weather Mode cancelled.
• Cannot start after maximum number of attempts is reached.
2
• Run Time cancelled.
• Remote start attempt cancelled by remote.
• Doors unlocked, Starter Kill disarmed.
3• Entering Cold Weather Mode
4• +12 volts detected on the Brake line; cranking cancelled
• Entering Tach Learning
5• New Transmitter learnt
• Tach learnt
6• Remote start attempt was made with a Tach or a vacuum signal detected before cranking
8• Unit reset: occurs when the unit is reset to factory defaults
10 • The Hood Switch line went to ground during cranking or run time
1 – pause – 2–
pause – 2
• There was an attempt to start the vehicle while the Module was in Home Valet™.
1 – pause – 2 • There was an attempt to start the vehicle while the Module was in Valet Mode.
2 – pause – 3 • Get into Cold Weather Mode when in Safe Start Mode.
2 – pause – 1 • Exit Cold Weather Mode when in Safe Start Mode.
ON solid • Cold Weather Mode: the Brake Pedal is being held down
ON 2 sec. • The Hood is up and the Hood Switch line went to ground. This is step one of the Programming Mode
ON 3 sec. • First press of the START button under Safe Start.
ON 4 sec. • LOCK or UNLOCK pulse (if door pulse is configured to 4 sec.)
ON 25 sec.
• If the Hood Pin-switch has been pressed twice (down-up / down, up): the Unit went into step 1 of the
Programming cycle and no Transmitter activity was detected for 20 seconds
• Or the Unit went into step 1 of the Transmitter Code Learning procedure and no activity was detected for a few
seconds. The Unit has exited the Transmitter Code Learning procedure.
Irregular • If the Module gives irregular flashes (1 to 10 flashes followed by a pause, followed by more flashes), it is in
Playback Mode. This occurs when the Hood-switch line is flashed 3 times (down-up-down-up-down-up).
Constant flashes
up to 30 sec. • Panic Mode set off.

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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…)
• 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: your head acts as an antenna.
• 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.
Testing
Before putting back the vehicle together, it is recommended to check that the system operates properly. The following
testing procedures should be used to verify proper installation and operation of the system. Before testing, make sure
that all connections are soldered and that the unit is plugged in.
1. Test Hood Switch shutdown: with the vehicle running under the Remote Starter, open the Hood; the vehicle
should shut down. If it does not shut down, check the Hood Pin-switch and its connector.
2. Test the Brake shutdown circuit: With the vehicle running under the Remote Starter, press and release the
Brake Pedal. The Engine should shut down immediately. If the Engine continues to run, check the Brake Switch
connection.
3. Test all functions for proper timing and operation.
4. Remote-start the Engine and listen for Starter drag. If the Starter cranks for too long, carry out another Tach
learning procedure.
Closing Up
Use tie-wraps or screws to properly secure the starter Module and keep the wiring away from any moving parts such
as the Parking Brakes or Steering Column Shafts. Mount all switches in good and accessible locations where they do
not risk getting kicked or hit accidentally.
Most comebacks are the result of misunderstandings about how a product works or performs. Take the time to properly
explain all functions and features to the customers before they leave the premises. Doing this will save time and
money.
Always make all your connections before plugging in the Module, and be sure to test all functions properly before
closing up the installation.