Firstech FT820 User manual

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Installation Manual
FT-820 Hyundai/Kia System

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Wiring Guide 3
Vehicle Compatibility Chart 4
Introduction 4
Kit Contents 5
Connecting and Programming the FT-820 5
Figure 2 6
Figure 3 6
Option Descriptions 7
Option Descriptions Cont. 8
Wire Detail 9
Wire Detail Cont. 10
Post Installation Checklist 11
Remote Programming Routine 12
Common Procedures 13
Option Programming With OP500 14
Option Programming With Remote 15
Frequently Asked Questions 16
Technical Support Contacts 16

Pink - Negative Start Trigger Input
Grey/Black - CAN High
Grey - CAN Low
Orange - ISO9141-2
Light Blue - Negative Emergency Brake Input
Light Blue/White - Positive Foot Brake Input
Yellow/White - Negative 250mA Rearm
Yellow - Negative 250mA Disarm
Blue - Negative 250mA Starter Kill
Brown - Positive Siren Output
Antenna and Option
Programming Port
- 6 Pin
Thermister Port - 2 Pin
Shock Sensor Port - 4 Pin
Remote Paging Sensor - 4 Pin
White - Positive Accessory Output
Green - Positive Ignition Output
Red - Positive 12 Volt Input
Yellow - Positive Starter Output
Black - Ground Input
Violet - Negative Status Output
To Optional Anti Grind / Starter Kill To Chassis Ground
To FT-820 Y-Adapter
Adapter Added In Line With
Vehicle’s Ignition Harness
Brown - Pin 1
Pink - Pin 2
Blue - Pin 3
Orange - Pin 4
Light Blue - Pin 5
Grey - Pin 6
Wire Side View of
FT-820 Y-Adapter
FT-820 Y-Adapter
Legend
Required for Installation
May be Required for
Installation - Check Vehicle
Guide for More Information
- Leave Intact for Manual Transmissions
- Cut for Automatic Transmissions
Connector for ADS-TB HK
Connector for FT-RELAY
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Some units have wires that are all black but numbered. See
the side view of the Y-Adapter to correcpond pin number.
These connectors may not be present.
In this event connect to Black - Ground,
Red - 12V+ and/or Violet - Negative
Status Output to power up your bypass
module

Vehicle
(Make, Model and Year)
Features Supported
Parking Lights Door Status Remote Start Conrmation Trunk Status Hood Status Key Sense E-Brake Status Power Lock and Unlock Driver’s Priority Unlock Trunk Release Tach Through Data Parking Light and Headlight Monitor
Hyundai
Azera 2006 - Up ●●●●●●●●●●● ●
Elantra 2007 - Up ●●●●●● ●●●● ●
Sante Fe 2007 - Up ●●●●●●●●● ● ●
Sonata 2006 - Up ●●●●●● ●●●● ●
Vera Cruz All ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Kia
Amanti All ●●●●●● ●●●● ●
Optima 2006 - Up ●●●●●● ●●●● ●
Rondo 2007 - Up ●●●●●● ●● ● ●
Sportage 2005 - Up ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Firstech, LLC. is not responsible or liable for any damages whatsoever, including but not limited to, any consequential
damages, incidental damages, damages do to improper installation, loss of economic opportunity and the like that may
or may not have resulted from the operation and installation of FT-820.
Thank you for purchasing this Firstech system for your vehicle. The following installation manual is intended for
experienced and authorized Firstech technicians. We highly recommend that you contact your local Firstech dealer and
seek professional installation. Call 888-820-3690 or visit our websites at www.compustar.com or www.rstechllc.com to
locate your nearest dealer.
This installation manual is for the FT-820 control module. This manual is not vehicle specic. Please visit www.
rstechllc.com/ft820 or compustar.com/ft820 for vehicle specic manuals.
Caution: The Manufacture’s warranty will be void if this product is installed by anyone other than an authorized Firstech
dealer. Firstech reserves installation support services to authorized dealers only.
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Hyundai Azera vehicles require CAN Low and High connections in addition to the ISO9141 wire.

Firstech FT-820 control modules include the following:
- FT-820 main control module
- FT-820 wiring guide and info sheet
- Main ignition wiring harness with Y-adapter
- Separate starter kill relay
- Wiring harnesses
The following sensors are available but not included with the FT-820 system:
- Thermistor temperature sensor (2 Way remote LCD systems only) P/N: FT-TEMP SENSOR
- Remote pager sensor (RPS-II) (Optional on 2 Way remote LCD systems only) P/N: FT-RPS II
- Firstech dual stage shock sensor P/N: CompuShock
The remote(s) and antenna are available in the RF blister packaging. You have the ability to pair almost any Firstech
remote(s) and antenna receiver to the FT-820. This is limited to 5P LCD remotes.
The FT-820 settings and options must be programmed using the FT-820 software. You must choose the vehicle make
and model, options, and whether its on an automatic or manual transmission.
STEP 1: Go to www.compustar.com/ft820 and download the UpdateSetup.exe Double
click the icon labeled UpdateSetup V1.3. Follow your on screen instructions to load the
FT-820 update program. Update V1.3 icon will appear on your desktop. Double click to
open.
STEP 2: Connect the FT-820 control module to the 6 pin uploader cable shown to the
right. The 6 pin connector will connect to the antenna port on the control module.
STEP 3: See Figure 2 on the next page. Click on the drop down menu in the top right
corner of the FT-820 software window. This will be to select which vehicle make and
model the system is being installed on. You must also select whether it is being installed on a manual or automatic
transmission. Under program version you must select the rmware for the FT-820 which in our sample is called:
“MM_FT820_US_TEST_V1.0.ENC” See gure 3 for an example.
The option table will be available on the FT-820 software. Click the check boxes to select the particular option set-
ting.
STEP 4: When nished changing option settings click the UPLOAD DATA button to write the options and nalize
the FT-820 control module for installation.
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Figure 2 - FT-820 Update Program
Figure 3 - Selection of FT-820 Firmware Window
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Option 2-5 and 2-6
Option 2-5 and 2-6 affect each other depending on settings. When you change option 2-5 as shown on the three tables
below option 2-6 changes from Rearm output to Horn output or Aux1 output.
1-01 Turbo Mode – This option will adjust the run time after Turbo mode has been engaged. The available options
are shown in the table above. You must manually arm the vehicle after closing the door. It does not automatically
arm. The emergency brake input must be connected and the feature must be turned on through the remote for this
feature to work.
1-02 Timer or Temperature Start – This option dictates the time interval when the control module will either re-
mote start or check the temperature and remote start.
Default 1: Will start every 3 hours until the vehicle is remote started or started by key and run for 4 minutes.
Option 2: Will start every 1.5 hours until the vehicle is remote started or started by key and run for 4 minutes.
Option 3: Will start at the time specied on the 2 Way remote once within 24 hours and run based on Option 1-03.
Option 4: Will start once every 24 hours if the temperature falls below Option settings 2-02 or above Option settings 2-03.
For example, if you want your car to start and run 25 minutes when the temperature falls below 5°F, you need to set up the following options:
1) Option 2-01 (Cold Start) turned on,
2) Option 1-02-IV (24 hr. repeat) turned on,
3) Option 1-03-II (25 min run-time) turned on,
4) Option 2-02-IV (Temp 5°F) turned on,
**Turn on Timer Mode of the 2 way LCD remotes (see User’s Guide)
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1-03 Remote Start Runtime - This option changes the remote start run time of the vehicle from 3, 15, 25, and 45 min-
utes.
1-04 Driver’s Priority Unlock - The driver’s door must be isolated from the other doors. Use the Orange/Black CN4 as
your 2nd Unlock output.
1-05 Reservation Lock - Manual transmission only. Setting III will provide a 10 second delay before the vehicle shuts
off after closing the last door to allow for another door to open. Upon a door opening, the user will have 2 minutes to
close the last door in order for reservation mode to set.
1-06 Ignition Controlled Door Locks – Setting 2 will lock the doors when the foot brake is pressed and doors closed.
Tach sensing mode must be used for setting 3. You must also turn this feature on through the remote by tapping I+IV (2
Way remotes) or Lock+Key (1 Way remotes)
1-07 Auto Relock – This option will automatically relock/rearm after the system has been disarmed and the doors have
not been opened.
1-08 Unlock Before, Lock After Starting – This option changes the behavior of the locking/arming and unlocking/
disarming during the remote start process. The last option setting only operates the lock output after remote starting only.
2-01 Cold Start w/thermister – This option turns on the cold/hot starting features. This option works in conjunction
with 1-02, 2-02, and 2-03. The thermistor must be plugged into the controller/brain.
2-02 Temperature of cold starting – Works in conjunction with Options 1-02 and 2-03. See option table for available
temperatures.
2-03 Temperature of hot starting – Works in conjunction with Options 1-02 and 2-02. See option table for available
temperatures.
2-04 Start runtime – Resets remote start and turbo run-time while vehicle is remote started.
2-05 Rearm / Horn / Aux1 – This option determines the behavior of the yellow wire on the 10 pin connector of the
FT820. Default the wire will act as a rearm negative pulse. Option 2 changes the wire into a horn trigger wire. Option 3
changes the wire into an Aux 1 output
2-06-A Rearm Output – This setting will determine when the rearm wire will pulse during use of the remote starter.
This is the default setting of this system.
2-06-B Horn Output - When 2-05 is set to Horn setting you can change the event that the horn wire pulses. This would
be upon double lock, lock and unlock, lock, unlock and start, and double lock and start.
2-06-C Aux 1 Output – This option determines the duration of the Aux 1 output. Setting IV allows the output duration
to pulse only upon remote start shutdown.
2-07 Siren Duration – This option determines the duration of the siren during the alarm and panic triggers. The avail-
able timing is from 30, 60, 120, and chirps for 20 seconds.
2-08 Starter-Kill – This option determines the mode of the anti-grind/starter-kill relay. You must install and connect a
starter kill relay for this feature to work correctly.
Default 1: Anti-grind + starter-kill
Option 2: Anti-grind only (no starter-kill)
Option 3: Anti-grind + passive starter-kill: starter-kill activates in 60 seconds after ignition is turned off.
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After programming and setting options on your computer you are now ready to install the FT-820. Here is a more
detailed description of the wires of the FT-820.
Connector: 6-Pin (Pre-wired Antenna Cable)
Pin 1 Red - Constant 12V positive (+) output.
Pin 2 White - TX output. This wire transmits the signal to remote.
Pin 3 Orange - Constant 5V positive (+) output.
Pin 4 Yellow - RX input. This wire receives the signal from remote.
Pin 5 Black - Negative (-) ground.
Pin 6 Blue - (RX/TX) Control
Connector: 10-Pin
Pin 1 Brown - Siren 12V positive (+) output. Connect this wire to the (+) wire located on the siren. To change siren
output settings, review Option 2-07.
Pin 2 Blue - 250mA negative (-) output when armed. This wire provides a ground when armed to activate a starter
kill relay. Caution: When this wire is being used to trigger aftermarket accessories it must be diode isolated.
Pin 3 Yellow - 250mA negative (-) Disarm output. This wire is used to disarm the factory alarm on some of the ve-
hicles.
Pin 4 Yellow/White - 250mA negative (-) Rearm output. This wire will rearm the factory alarm if connected. It can
also be reprogrammed to trigger the factory horn or can be used as an Auxiliary 1 output.
Pin 5 Light Blue/White - Brake 12V positive (+) input. This input must be connected as it provides a shut down for
the remote start. The proper wire will test (+) 12V while the foot brake is pressed.
Pin 6 Light Blue - Parking / Emergency brake negative (-) input. This input is required for manual transmission/reser-
vation and turbo-timer mode. The proper wire will provide a (-) trigger when parking / emergency brake is set.
Pin 7 Orange - ISO9141-2 wire. This wire must be connected to the OBD-II connector. This is typically connected
to pin 12 (Except for KIA Amanti which is located at pin 7) on the OBD-II connector. Hyundi Azera requires both
CAN High and CAN Low plus the ISO wire connected. Future Hyundai and Kia vehicles will have CAN High and
Low wires. Firstech does not recommend using any T-Taps or scotch locks on these wires.
Pin 8 Grey - CAN Low wire. This wire will be connected to the CAN Low wire on newer Hyundai and Kia vehicles.
This is strictly a data wire. Firstech recommends not using any T-Taps or scotch locks on these wires.
Pin 9 Grey/Black - CAN High wire. This wire will be connected to the CAN High wire on newer Hyundai and Kia
vehicles. This is strictly a data wire. Firstech recommends not using any T-Taps or scotch locks on these wires.
Pin 10 Pink - Start trigger wire. A single ground pulse on this wire will activate the remote start process. This is most
commonly used when adding a remote start to a factory keyless entry system.
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Connector: 6-Pin Ignition Harness
Caution: When connecting this harness thoroughly test the wires on the vehicle with a multimeter to assure you
are connecting the right output from the FT-820. Even though the colors may be the same, they may not behave the
same.
Pin 1 White – Accessory 12V positive (+) output. This wire is has a connector at the end that will connect to the in-
cluded Y-adapter. This wire must be connected to the vehicle accessory /HVAC blower motor wire. The proper wire
will test 0V with the key in the off position, (+) 12V while key is in the on position, 0V while cranking and back to
(+) 12V when the key is returned to the on position.
Pin 2 Yellow - Starter 12V positive (+) output. This wire is has a connector at the end that will connect to the in-
cluded Y-adapter. This wire must be connected for remote start. The proper wire will test 0V with the key in the off
position, 0V while the key is in the on position and (+) 12V during crank.
Pin 3 Green – Ignition 12V positive (+) output and input. This wire is has a connector at the end that will connect to
the included Y-adapter. This wire must be connected to the vehicles ignition for remote start and valet/programming.
The proper wire will test 0V with the key in the off position, 12V (+) while the key is in the on position and 12V (+)
during crank.
Pin 4 Black - Ground negative (-) input. This wire must be connected to the vehicles ground.
.
Pin 5 Red - Constant 12V positive (+) power input. This wire is has a connector at the end that will connect to the
included Y-adapter. This wire must be connected. The proper vehicle wire will test (+) 12V at all times - while the
key is in the off position, the on position and during crank.
Pin 6 Blue/White – Status/Ground while running 250mA negative (-) output. This is an optional output that will
provide a negative (-) output before the ignition cranks and stay on throughout the remote start duration. This wire is
most commonly used to trigger bypass / transponder modules.
Connector: 4-Pin (Pre-wired RPS)
Pin 1 Black - Negative (-) ground.
Pin 2 White - Negative (-) paging input.
Pin 3 Red - 12V positive (+) output.
Pin 4 Yellow - 9V positive (+) L.E.D. output.
Connector: 4-Pin (Pre-wired Shock Sensor)
Pin 1 Black - Negative (-) ground.
Pin 2 White - 2nd stage negative (-) input. (Instant trigger)
Pin 3 Red - 12V positive (+) output.
Pin 4 Yellow - 1st stage negative (-) input. (Warn away)
Connector: 2-Pin (Pre-wired Thermistor)
Plug optional thermistor into this connector to monitor the vehicle’s temperature. It used in conjunction with Timer
Start features along with displaying temperature on two-way LCD’s. To use Timer Start features review Option
Group 2. IMPORTANT: New Thermistor plugs are blue 2 pin connectors on the CM5 series but old white plug
Thermistors will still work.
Pin 1 Black - Thermistor
Pin 2 Black/White - Thermistor
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If you are new to installing Firstech Series Remote Starts and / or Alarms, we highly recommended that you thor-
oughly review this manual to installing your rst unit.
Key Points to Consider Before Installation:
Options must be set before installation
The options for the FT-820 must be set via your computer. Please load the FT820 software to choose the vehicle
make and model, set options, and program your unit before installation.
Please familiarize yourself with the wiring of the FT-820
The FT-820 is designed for quick installation with the use of supplied Y-adapter connector for the vehicle’s main
ignition harness. The Y-adapter is designed to connect in line with the factory’s ignition harness. Other harness are
plug and play minus the foot brake, e-brake and ISO9141-2 and/or CAN High and Low wires
Green loop must be cut for AUTOMATIC transmission vehicles
By default, FT-820 units come in MANUAL transmission mode. You will need to cut the green loop inside the con-
trol module if you are installing the unit in a AUTOMATIC transmission.
You must code remotes to this system before anything will function
Program remotes by cycling the ignition ON / OFF ve times within seven seconds and tap button 1 (0.5 seconds) on
the rst remote, and then tap button 1 (0.5 seconds) on the second remote.
RPS-II (Remote Paging Sensor)
This unit has an optional RPS that has three main functions; 1. Status LED, 2. Remote notication when triggered,
and 3. Auto unlock/alarm disarm when a user specic 4 digit knock code is entered via tapping sensor through the
windshield.
Firstech Shock Sensor
This unit has an optional shock sensor that can be added to the FT-820. The sensor comes with the cable and just has
to be plugged in.
Firstech Thermistor
This piece has the ability to monitor temperature in the vehicle using 2 Way LCD remotes only. This is not included
with the FT-820.
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IMPORTANT: Any and all remotes must be coded to the control module prior to performing any and all
operations.
STEP 1: Activate programming mode by manually turning the vehicle’s key
between the Ign On and Off (or the Acc & On positions) ve times within 7 sec-
onds. The vehicle’s parking lights will ash once with the successful completion
of this step. (Note: this step also places the control module into Valet Mode)
STEP 2: Within a 2 second period after the 5th ignition cycle tap Button I on
two way remotes or the Lock button on one way remotes for 0.5 seconds. The
parking lights will ash once to conrm the transmitter has been coded. Repeat
for additional remotes, up to three.
Exiting Programming: Programming is a timed sequence. After 2 seconds the
parking lights will ash twice signaling the end of programming mode.
Programming Multiple Remotes: After the conrmation ash given in STEP 2, code additional remotes by
tapping Button I on two way remotes or the Lock button on one way remotes. The parking lights will ash once
conrming each additional remote. All systems can recognize up to three remotes.
Note: If you program only 1 Way remotes to a 2 Way antenna you will receive 3 parking light ashes and/or siren
chirps when you turn the ignition on. This will be alleviated by programming a 2 Way remote.
Green/White Loop
This loop wire determines the transmission setting. The default position (uncut loop) is for manual transmissions.
When the loop is cut, the system will be ready for automatic transmissions. In the default (manual transmission)
mode, the system must be set up in Reservation mode prior to the vehicle being able to remote start. IMPORTANT:
All warranties or claims are void if a controller with a cut loop is installed on a vehicle with a manual transmission.
RPS-II (Remote Paging Sensor)
The RPS-II sensor is designed to be mounted on the inside of the windshield. Basic RPS functions do not require
programming. There is a three position switch on the rear of the RPS-II. This adjusts the sensitivity of the RPS-II.
The larger the circle the more sensitive the knock is. To activate the RPS unlock / disarm feature you must perform
the following procedures:
STEP 1: Disarm/unlock the alarm. (Remotes must be programmed rst.)
STEP 2: Turn ignition key to the “on” position and the leave the driver’s door open.
STEP 3: Knock on the windshield in front of the RPS a total of 10 times (each time you knock the LED on
the RPS will ash RED). The LED will begin to ash rapidly in BLUE with successful completion of this
step.
STEP 4: Enter the rst digit of the desired four-digit pass code by knocking on the windshield in front of
the RPS the desired number of times. For example, to enter 3, knock on the sensor 3 times (each time you
knock the LED will ash RED) then wait.
STEP 5: The LED on the RPS will conrm your rst number by ashing BLUE slowly. Once the LED
begins to ash rapidly in BLUE, enter your second number by repeating step 4.
STEP 6: Repeat steps 4 & 5 to enter all four numbers.
STEP 7: Turn the ignition OFF. The RPS disarm/unlock feature is now programmed. Repeat steps 3 – 5 to
enter your disarm/unlock code.
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Firstech Shock Sensor - Optional
For best results mount the shock sensor by zip tying it to the vehicle’s main ignition harness or other solid harness.
There is a small dial on the sensor that ranges from Off to 10. The higher the number on the dial the greater sensitivity
of impact. A small adjustment to the dial can make a signicant difference in sensitivity for both 1st and 2nd stages.
Recommended dial settings for most vehicles is somewhere between 2 & 4.
Siren - Optional
The volume output of the siren can be increased 3 dB by cutting black wire loop located near the base of the siren. To
adjust duration time when the alarm has been triggered, change Option 2-07 – the system default is 30 seconds.
Thermistor (Temperature Sensor) Optional
Every 2 Way remote - Firstech system includes an optional thermistor, which must be plugged into the 2 pin port of the
control module for use. The use of the thermistor allows the 2 Way remote to display the vehicle’s interior temperature
on the remote LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) as well as permitting the vehicle to start with timed Hot or Cold starting;
see options 2-01, 2-02 and 2-03. IMPORTANT: New thermistor plugs are blue 2 pin connectors on the CM5 series but
old white plug thermistors will still work.
Setting Auxiliary Output
To set auxiliary outputs on the control module you must set these using the boot loader via your computer.
Set menu to Option 2-05 and 2-06 and set the options. You can only set specic time from 1 – 100 seconds on Aux 1.
Please see the Option Table for details.
Tach Sensing
Tach sensing for the FT-820 is done through the vehicle’s data connector or CAN network. There is no manual wire to
connect to the vehicle’s engine bay for a proper tachometer signal.
Reservation Mode for Manual Transmissions
To remote start a manual transmission vehicle, the system must rst be set up in reservation mode. Reservation mode is
designed to prevent the vehicle from remote starting while the transmission is in gear.
Installation Requirements
1. The vehicle’s door triggers must be connected to the control module. Prior to making nal connections, test the fac-
tory door triggers to ensure that they are functioning properly.
2. The vehicle’s emergency/parking brake wire must be connected to the control module. The proper vehicle wire usu-
ally provides a negative (-) trigger while the emergency / parking brake is set.
3. The vehicle’s clutch must be momentarily bypassed while the remote start cranks the engine. This momentary
bypass simulates the clutch being depressed. For complete details on how to wire a momentary clutch bypass consult
your CompuTech program or contact our technical support department by calling 888-820-3690.
IMPORTANT: Do not install a remote start in manual transmission vehicles with convertible / removable tops and
in user’s vehicles that leave their windows down. Firstech nor their authorized dealers will assume responsibility for
improper use or install.
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Activating Reservation Mode
STEP 1: Start the vehicle with the key. Place the transmission in neutral, remove pressure from the pedal brake, and
set the emergency/parking brake.
STEP 2: Remove the key from the vehicle’s ignition. The vehicles engine should remain running even after the key
has been removed. If the vehicle does not remain running, check the emergency / parking brake connection.
STEP 3: Exit the vehicle and close the door. The vehicle’s engine should shut off upon closing the door. If the ve-
hicle’s engine does not shut off, check the door trigger connection or wait for the factory dome-light to go out. The
Firstech system is in reservation mode and the vehicle is ready to safely remote start.
Additional Notes
Reservation mode will be cancelled if the control module recognizes the vehicles door, hood or trunk opening – or if
the alarm is triggered. Each time the end user wants to remote start their manual transmission vehicle, they must set
the control module in reservation mode. Reservation mode settings can be programmed with Option 1-05.
Remote Start Error Codes
If the remote start fails to start the vehicle, the parking lights will ash three times immediately. Following those
three ashes the parking lights will ash again corresponding to the error table below:
Number of Parking Light Flashes Remote Start Error
2 Key in ignition on position
3 Door open (manual transmission only)
4 Trunk open
6 Hood open
7 Reservation off (manual transmission only)
8 Remote start failure
*Pro 2 Way remotes will display the error number “Strt Er##” on the LCD.
Option Programming Using the OP500 (programmer)
The OP500 can be used to program any available option. It is required to program options in Special Option
Groups 1.
STEP 1: Using the blue connector on the top of the OP500, connect it to the control module via the antenna wire.
(Use the included extension cable if necessary.) Once connected, the OP500 will power up as long as the main
ignition harness to the controller has been connected properly.
STEP 2: To change the option number you wish to program, use the left and right arrow keys on the OP500. It
will scroll through the options available in menu 1 and then move to menu 2, then 3 and 4. Use the up and down
arrow buttons on the OP500 to adjust the option settings; “1” is the default setting, and “2”, “3”, and “4” are the
optional settings
STEP 3: When nished with the adjustment of the various option settings, press and hold the “W” (write) button
until the OP500 chirps, which is approximately 2.5 seconds. This will write the settings to the control module.
Wait until the module displays “Success” before disconnecting it from the antenna cable.
To reset the options, hold the “R” (reset) button and the “W” (write) button for 2.5 seconds. Release then write
the reset, hold the “W” button until the OP500 chirps, which is approximately 2.5 seconds.
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Using a remote is a timed process so read this section in its entirety before beginning.
IMPORTANT: Special Option Groups cannot be programmed with a remote – the OP500 must be used.
STEP 1: Select the option menu that contains the desired programming option.
To program options use the following button combinations:
How To Program Options With 2 Way Remotes
With 2 Way Remotes Scroll Through
Menu Select Option 1 Select Option 2 Select Option 3 Select Option 4
Option
Menu 1
(1 + 2) for 2.5 seconds then (1 +
2) for 2.5 seconds Tap Button 4 Tap Button 1 Tap Button 2 Tap Button 3 Tap Button 4
Option
Menu 2
(1 + 2) for 2.5 seconds then (1 +
4) for 2.5 seconds Tap Button 4 Tap Button 1 Tap Button 2 Tap Button 3 Tap Button 4
How To Program Options With 1 Way Remotes
With 1 Way Remotes Scroll Through
Menu Select Option 1 Select Option 2 Select Option 3 Select Option 4
Option
Menu 1
Lock + Unlock for 2.5 seconds
then Lock + Unlock for 2.5
seconds
Hold Trunk +
Key/Start for 2.5
seconds
Tap Lock Button Tap Unlock
Button
Tap Key/Start
Button
Hold Trunk +
Key/Start for 2.5
seconds
Option
Menu 2
Lock + Unlock for 2.5 seconds
then Lock + Key/Start for 2.5
seconds
Hold Trunk +
Key/Start for 2.5
seconds
Tap Lock Button Tap Unlock
Button
Tap Key/Start
Button
Hold Trunk +
Key/Start for 2.5
seconds
STEP 2: Scroll through menu allowing for 1 parking light ash and/or siren chirp per step.
STEP 3: Once nished scrolling through the menu wait for the parking lights and/or siren chirp to conrm the option
number. i.e. option 2-04 will ash 4 times. Then use one of the table selections to select the option corresponding to
your desired setting.
Resetting to Factory Defaults: To reset the options in a particular menu group, enter the menu shown in the above
tables. To reset options with a 2 Way remote tap button 3 three times. To reset options with a 1 Way remote tap the
Key/Start button 3 times. Wait for the siren to chip and parking lights to ash between each tap. After the third tap,
the option menu will reset and the siren will chirp three times. This must be done for each option group that needs to
be reset.
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Monday - Friday 888-820-3690
(7:00 am – 5:00 pm Pacic Coast Time)
Email [e-mail]
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Wi r e Di a g r a m s
Click on the “Installogy Access Client” link found on your
desktop. If you are a qualied dealer and unable to access this
site, call your sales representative or the number above.
Frequently Asked Questions
I have everything hooked up and the system will not respond.
A: The remotes need to be programmed. Review the “Remote Programming Procedure” above.
What is the green loop wire outside the brain module?
A: This wire determines the transmission mode. With the loop intact, the system is set for manual transmissions.
With the loop cut, the system is set for automatic transmission.
The vehicle remote starts when disarmed, but not when armed.
A: The starter kill relay was installed backwards. Check to make sure the yellow/black wire is going to the ignition
side of the wire, and that the yellow wire is going to the engine side.
The vehicle starts and shuts down 3 times in a row.
A: This usually means that the engine sensing mode is not working correctly. Also check the transponder bypass for
the vehicle as well.
The vehicle will lock and unlock, but will not remote start or ash the parking lights.
A: The system is in valet mode. Tap buttons (I) + (III) for 0.5 seconds while the key is in the on position.
The siren chirps once every 10 seconds after I arm the system.
A: There is a poor connection between the FT820 and the vehicle’s OBDII plug. Recheck your wire(s) connection.
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