CompuSTAR FT-CHR Technical manual

Thank you for purchasing Firstech Data Controller (DC) for Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles. This Quick Start Card provides details on how to operate your
remote start system.
FT-CHR Data Controllers come with a 3 year / 36,000 mile warranty. Register online at www.compustar.com/warranty within 10 days of purchase. Check the place of
purchase as installation warranties may vary. Refer to DroneMobile or RF User Guides for additional details:
Start Using 2 Way RF Kit
Start Using 1 Way RF Kit
Start Using Factory Key Fob
Remote Start Takeover
To remote start using a 2 Way RF Kit hold button 2 or Key/Start button for 2.5 seconds. Your vehicle’s parking lights will flash
once and start within 5 seconds. The remote will beep and confirm within 7 seconds. Once started the parking lights will
flash once every 5 seconds. To shut down hold button 2 for 2.5 seconds.
To remote start using a 1 Way RF Kit hold the ‘Key/Start’ button for 2.5 seconds. Your vehicle’s parking lights will flash once*
and start within 5 seconds. Once started the parking lights will flash once* every 5 seconds. To shut down hold the ‘Key/
Start’ button for 2.5 seconds. On 1 button remotes hold it for 3 seconds.
To remote start using your factory key fob tap the ‘Lock’ button 3 times within 5 seconds. Your vehicle’s parking lights will
flash once and start within 5 seconds. Once started the parking lights will flash once every 5 seconds. To shut down tap
‘Lock’ button 3 times within 5 seconds.
After remote starting your vehicle you may take over with your key. Begin by unlocking your doors with DroneMobile or
remote. Insert your key to the ignition and turn to the ‘RUN’ position. For vehicles with push to start or Keyless Enter-N-Go
make sure to have your key in the vehicle and press the ‘START’ button once. In either case the engine will remain running.
Note: If you press the foot brake or open the hood** while remote started, your vehicle will shut down.
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Firstech Remote Start for
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* Parking light flash may require additional installation. Check with the installing dealer for details.
** Hood trigger input may require additional installation. Check with the installing dealer for details.

When having your vehicle serviced, loaning to others, or having it valet parked, it is recommended that your FT-CHR be placed in Valet Mode. This will help prevent
your vehicle from accidentally remote starting.
To turn Valet Mode On turn the vehicle’s key to the ‘run’ position and tap the valet button 3 times. Remote start will no longer function.
To turn Valet Mode Off repeat the above procedure. Standard remote start will function again.
Important: You must place your system into Valet Mode before servicing by a technician.
Valet/Service Mode
3 Year / 36,000 Mile Warranty
Troubleshooting
If remote start turns off for any reason you will receive a shutdown error.
Firstech, LLC. warrants to the original purchaser that this product shall be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use and circumstances for the period of 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Firstech,
LLC. is not responsible for any damages whatsoever, including but not limited to any consequential damages, incidental damages, damages for loss of time, loss of earnings, commercial loss, loss of economic opportunity and the like
that may or may not have resulted from the installation or operation of the FT-CHR Data Controller. Not withstanding the above, manufacturer does offer a limited warranty to replace or repair the control module as described above.
The product warranty is automatically void if the date code and/or serial number is defaced, missing, or altered or product is tampered with. The warranty will not be valid unless you have an accompanying bill of sale.
Remote Start Errors
Number of Parking
Light Flashes Reason for Error
3 Reservation Not Set
4 Valet Mode On
5 Hood Trigger **
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Firstech Remote Start for
Chrysler | Dodge | Jeep
Remote Start Shutdown Errors
Number of Parking
Light Flashes Reason for Error
1 Foot or Parking Brake Trigger
3 Run Time Expired or Shut Down by Remote
4 Tach Signal Lost
5 Hood Trigger **
6 Starter Over Cranking (8 seconds)
** Hood trigger input may require
additional installation. Check with
the installing dealer for details.
If your vehicle fails to remote start you will receive an error.
If using a 1 or 2 Way Remote Kit or DroneMobile,
refer to their respective User’s Guides for question on
operation and troubleshooting.