idatastart HCX User manual

REVISION DATE
20211105
DOCUMENT NUMBER
NOTICE
The manufacturer will accept no responsability for any electrical damage resulting from
improper installation of this product, be that either damage to the vehicle itself or to the
installed device. This device must be installed by a certified technician. Please review the
Installation Guide carefully before beginning any work.
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PRODUCT GUIDE
HCX
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GETTING STARTED
WELCOME
NEED HELP?
Congratulations on the purchase of your iDataStart
HC solution. You are now a few simple steps away
from enjoying your new remote starter unit with
enhanced features.
Before starting your installation, please ensure that
your iDataStart HC module is programmed with
the correct firmware for your vehicle and that you
carefully review the install guide.
1 866 427-2999
[email protected]
idatalink.com/support
www.12voltdata.com/forum
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Module Layout 3
Tach Programming Procedure 4
Remote Programming Procedure 5
Valet Mode Programming Procedure 6
Compatible Accessories 7
Module Diagnostics 10
Remote Starter Error Codes 11
Alarm Error Codes 12
Module Reset Procedure 13
Installation Checklist 14
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MODULE CONNECTORS CONNECTOR PINOUT
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9
3
10
8
6
4
1
2
5
7
9
3
10
8
11
12
6
4
1
2
5
7
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3
10
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6
4
1
2
5
4
5
3
2
1
6
4
2
8
1
3
5
7
6
M5
M4
M3
M2
M1
M5
M4
M3
M2
M1
MODULE LAYOUT - 1 OF 1
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
CUT LOOP
NC - 4 PIN RED
SMARTSTART - 4 PIN RED
TELEMATIC 1 - 4 PIN BLUE
3 PIN BLACK - TEMP. SENSOR
PROGRAMMING BUTTON
USB
LED 1 (BYPASS)
LED 2 (RS)
RF PORT/WEBLINK PORT - 4 PIN BLACK
FIRST GENERATION HCx [HCX-192]
M3 - 10 PIN WHITE
M2 - 12 PIN BLACK M5 - 6 PIN BLUE
M4 - 20 PIN BLACK
M1 - 8 PIN BLACK
TELEMATIC 1 - 4 PIN BLUE
PROGRAMMING BUTTON
USB
LED 1 (BYPASS)
LED 2 (RS)
RF PORT/WEBLINK PORT - 4 PIN BLACK
SECOND GENERATION HCx [HCA-320]
M3 - 10 PIN WHITE
M2 - 12 PIN BLACK M5 - 6 PIN BLUE
M4 - 20 PIN BLACK
M1 - 8 PIN BLACK
01 ORANGE - ACCESSORY (+)
01 ORANGE - ACCESSORY (+)
02 RED - POWER (30A)
02 RED - POWER (30A)
03 PURPLE - STARTER (+)
03 PURPLE - STARTER (+)
04 PINK/WHITE - PROG. RELAY #4 - IGNITION 2 (+) (DEFAULT)
04 PINK/WHITE - PROG. RELAY #4 - IGNITION 2 (+) (DEFAULT)
05 PINK - IGNITION (+)
05 PINK - IGNITION (+)
07 RED - POWER (30A)
07 RED - POWER (30A)
08 BLACK - GROUND
08 BLACK - GROUND
01 GREEN•BLACK DOT - LOCK (-) OUTPUT
01 GREEN•BLACK DOT - LOCK (-) OUTPUT
02 BLUE•BLACK DOT - UNLOCK (-) OUTPUT
02 BLUE•BLACK DOT - UNLOCK (-) OUTPUT
03 RED/WHITE•BLACK DOT - TRUNK RELEASE (-) OUTPUT
03 RED/WHITE•BLACK DOT - TRUNK RELEASE (-) OUTPUT
04 GREEN/WHITE•BLACK DOT - ARM (-) OUTPUT
04 GREEN/WHITE•BLACK DOT - ARM (-) OUTPUT
05 GREEN/BLACK•BLACK DOT - DISARM (-) OUTPUT
05 GREEN/BLACK•BLACK DOT - DISARM (-) OUTPUT
06 BLUE/WHITE•BLACK DOT - GWR (-) OUTPUT
06 BLUE/WHITE•BLACK DOT - GWR (-) OUTPUT
07 EMPTY
07 EMPTY
08 WHITE/PURPLE•BLACK DOT - POC 1 - 2ND UNLOCK OTHER DOORS (-) OUTPUT
08 WHITE/PURPLE•BLACK DOT - POC 1 - 2ND UNLOCK OTHER DOORS (-) OUTPUT
09 PURPLE/BLACK•BLACK DOT - POC 2 - RAP SHUTDOWN (-) OUTPUT
09 PURPLE/BLACK•BLACK DOT - POC 2 - RAP SHUTDOWN (-) OUTPUT
10 WHITE/BLACK•BLACK DOT - POC 3 - HORN (-) OUTPUT
10 WHITE/BLACK•BLACK DOT - POC 3 - HORN (-) OUTPUT
11 BROWN/BLACK•BLACK DOT - POC 4 - STARTER KILL (-) OUTPUT
11 BROWN/BLACK•BLACK DOT - POC 4 - STARTER KILL (-) OUTPUT
12 WHITE•BLACK DOT - PARKING LIGHTS (-) OUTPUT
01 BROWN•SILVER DOT - BRAKE (+) INPUT
02 BLACK/WHITE•SILVER DOT - E-BRAKE (-) INPUT
03 PURPLE•SILVER DOT - DOOR (+) INPUT
04 GREEN•SILVER DOT - DOOR (-) INPUT
05 PURPLE/WHITE•SILVER DOT - TACH (-) INPUT
06 WHITE/BLUE•SILVER DOT - X-TRIGGER (-) INPUT
07 GRAY•SILVER DOT - HOOD (-) INPUT
08 BLUE•SILVER DOT - TRUNK (-) INPUT
09 GRAY/BLACK•SILVER DOT - GLOW PLUG (+) INPUT
10 EMPTY
FUNCTIONS DEFINED BY FIRMWARE
FUNCTIONS DEFINED BY FIRMWARE
06 WHITE - PROG. RELAY #5 (10A) - PARKING LIGHTS (+) (DEFAULT)
06 WHITE - PROG. RELAY #5 (10A) - PARKING LIGHTS (+) (DEFAULT)
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ENGINE
START
STOP
OFF ACC ON STARTSTART
START
02
03
04
05
06
TACH PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE - 1 OF 1
START vehicle for 15 seconds.
Press and hold the brake pedal.
Press and release the module’s programming
button. (OR if the remotes are already
programmed to the vehicle, press and hold the
start button of the remote for 2.5 seconds.)
Wait, LED 2 will flash GREEN. (See the Module
Diagnostics page)
Release the brake pedal.
Module Programming Procedure completed.
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01 [4x]
02
ENGINE
START
STOP
OFF ACC ON START
ON
03
04
05
06
07
08
ENGINE
START
STOP
OFF ACC ON STARTOFF
09
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>>
F
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REMOTE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE - 1 OF 1
WARNING: Complete the module
programming procedure and tach
programming procedure before programming
the remotes. A maximum of four [4x] remotes
per system.
Set ignition to ON position.
Press and release the antenna button, then
press and hold the antenna button. The
antenna’s leds will turn solid BLUE.
Parking Light will flash once [1x].
Press once [1x] on the LOCK button of each
remote.
The antenna’s leds will flash BLUE once [1x]
for each successful pairing.
Release the antenna button. The antenna’s
leds will turn OFF.
Set ignition to OFF position.
Remote Programming Procedure completed.
To program an additional remote as second
vehicle mode: Follow steps 1 to 4. Press twice
[2x] on the “F” button then press once [1x] on
the LOCK button of the remote. Follow steps
6 to 9.
Please visit www.idataguides.com to see all of
our remote user manuals
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01
02
ENGINE
START
STOP
OFF ACC ON START
ON
03
04
05
ENGINE
START
STOP
OFF ACC ON STARTOFF
06
>>
VALET MODE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE - 1 OF 1
NOTE: In Valet Mode, the Remote starter is not
functional. Keyless entry, Lock and Unlock will
remain functional. See RF kit user manual for
alternate valet mode programming.
Time restriction. Complete next step within 7
seconds.
Cycle ignition ON twice [2x OFF/ON] rapidly.
Press and release the BRAKE pedal three
times [3x].
Parking Light will flash once [1x] then will
flash twice [2x].
Set ignition to OFF position.
Valet Mode Programming Procedure
completed.
To exit valet mode: repeat steps 1 to 5.
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COMPATIBLE ACCESSORIES - 1 OF 2
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9
WEBLINK MOBILE (accessory sold separately)
MOBILE DEVICE
PORT
OBDII CONNECTOR
4 PIN BLACK CABLE
MODULE
WEBLINK PORT
OBDII CONNECTOR
WEBLINK CABLE (required accessory sold separately)
WEBLINK CABLE
COMPUTER
USB PORT
4 PIN BLACK CABLE
MODULE
WEBLINK PORT
4 PIN BLACK CABLE
MODULE
RF PORT
ANTENNA
RF KIT (sold separately)

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COMPATIBLE ACCESSORIES - 2 OF 2
(NC)
(NC)
(NC)
(NC)
(NC)
(NC)
SMARTSTART with 2nd generation HCx [HCA-320] (accessories sold separately)
BLACK
4 PIN
WHITE
4 PIN
DIRECTED SMARTSTART
ADS-HRN(RS)-SM01
MODULE
TELEMATIC PORT
BLUE 4 PIN
(NC)
(NC)
(NC)
(NC)
(NC)
(NC)
SMARTSTART with 1st generation HCx [HCX-192] (accessory sold separately)
BLACK
4 PIN
WHITE
4 PIN
DIRECTED SMARTSTART
MODULE
SMARTSTART PORT
RED 4 PIN
(NC)
TELEMATIC KIT (accessory sold separately)
MODULE
TELEMATIC PORT

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MODULE DIAGNOSTICS - 1 OF 2
MODULE STATUS DURING: LED 2* LED 1** LED STATUS DIAGNOSTIC
MODULE PROGRAMMING
•Flashing RED Missing/wrong information from firmware or vehicle.
See firmware specific diagnostics, or contact technical support.
•Solid RED Module waiting for more vehicle information. Programming incomplete.
•Flashing GREEN Additional steps required to complete programming. Refer to install guide.
•Solid GREEN then OFF Module programming completed successfully.
oOFF No activity or module already programmed.
•1 RED flash No firmware on module. Connect to Weblink and flash device.
•2 ORANGE flashes Contact technical support.
•3 ORANGE flashes Module programming not completed.
•4 ORANGE flashes Contact technical support.
•7 ORANGE flashes Contact technical support.
•8 ORANGE flashes Loop not cut. Ensure loop is cut for automatic transmission. Reset and re-learn.
•9 ORANGE flashes Loop not cut. Ensure loop is cut for automatic transmission. Reset and re-learn.
•10 ORANGE flashes Boot loader update failed. Contact technical support.
•11 ORANGE flashes T-harness detection does not match install type selection in Weblink.
TACH PROGRAMMING
•Solid RED Tach learn in progress.
•1 GREEN flash Tach signal programmed in analog.
•2 GREEN flashes Tach signal programmed in data.
•3 RED flashes No tach signal detected
•4 RED flashes System is in valet mode. Turn off valet mode to program tach.
•6 RED flashes Engine sensing set for ‘assumed start’. No tach programming required.
•7 ORANGE flashes Engine sensing not configured properly. Contact technical support.
* LED 2 (RS) displays generic diagnostic codes specific to the remote start module. Orange LED flashes may appear red.
** LED 1 (Bypass) displays diagnostic codes specific to the firmware loaded on the module.
Visit the programming diagnostics page for more information.
MODULE CONNECTORS CONNECTOR PINOUTS
7
9
3
10
8
6
4
1
2
5
7
9
3
10
8
11
12
6
4
1
2
5
7
9
3
10
8
11
13
14
12
15
17
18
19
20
16
6
4
1
2
5
4
5
3
2
1
6
4
2
8
1
3
5
7
6
M5
M4
M3
M2
M1
M5
M4
M3
M2
M1
MODULE LAYOUT - 1 OF 1
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
CUT LOOP
NC - 4 PIN RED
SMARTSTART - 4 PIN RED
TELEMATIC 1 - 4 PIN BLUE
3 PIN BLACK - TEMP. SENSOR
PROGRAMMING BUTTON
USB
LED 1 (BYPASS)
LED 2 (RS)
RF PORT/WEBLINK PORT - 4 PIN BLACK
FIRST GENERATION HCx [HCX-192]
M3 - 10 PIN WHITE
M2 - 12 PIN BLACK M5 - 6 PIN BLUE
M4 - 20 PIN BLACK
M1 - 8 PIN BLACK
SECOND GENERATION HCx [HCA-320]
01 ORANGE - ACCESSORY (+)01 ORANGE - ACCESSORY (+)
02 RED - POWER (30A)02 RED - POWER (30A)
03 PURPLE - STARTER (+)03 PURPLE - STARTER (+)
04 PINK/WHITE - PROG. RELAY #4 - IGNITION 2 (+) (DEFAULT)04 PINK/WHITE - PROG. RELAY #4 - IGNITION 2 (+) (DEFAULT)
05 PINK - IGNITION (+)05 PINK - IGNITION (+)
07 RED - POWER (30A)07 RED - POWER (30A)
08 BLACK - GROUND08 BLACK - GROUND
01 GREEN•BLACK DOT - LOCK (-) OUTPUT01 GREEN•BLACK DOT - LOCK (-) OUTPUT
02 BLUE•BLACK DOT - UNLOCK (-) OUTPUT02 BLUE•BLACK DOT - UNLOCK (-) OUTPUT
03 RED/WHITE•BLACK DOT - TRUNK RELEASE (-) OUTPUT03 RED/WHITE•BLACK DOT - TRUNK RELEASE (-) OUTPUT
04 GREEN/WHITE•BLACK DOT - ARM (-) OUTPUT04 GREEN/WHITE•BLACK DOT - ARM (-) OUTPUT
05 GREEN/BLACK•BLACK DOT - DISARM (-) OUTPUT05 GREEN/BLACK•BLACK DOT - DISARM (-) OUTPUT
06 BLUE/WHITE•BLACK DOT - GWR (-) OUTPUT06 BLUE/WHITE•BLACK DOT - GWR (-) OUTPUT
07 EMPTY07 EMPTY
08 WHITE/PURPLE•BLACK DOT - POC 1 - 2ND UNLOCK OTHER DOORS (-) OUTPUT08 WHITE/PURPLE•BLACK DOT - POC 1 - 2ND UNLOCK OTHER DOORS (-) OUTPUT
09 PURPLE/BLACK•BLACK DOT - POC 2 - RAP SHUTDOWN (-) OUTPUT09 PURPLE/BLACK•BLACK DOT - POC 2 - RAP SHUTDOWN (-) OUTPUT
10 WHITE/BLACK•BLACK DOT - POC 3 - HORN (-) OUTPUT10 WHITE/BLACK•BLACK DOT - POC 3 - HORN (-) OUTPUT
11 BROWN/BLACK•BLACK DOT - POC 4 - STARTER KILL (-) OUTPUT11 BROWN/BLACK•BLACK DOT - POC 4 - STARTER KILL (-) OUTPUT
12 WHITE•BLACK DOT - PARKING LIGHTS (-) OUTPUT
01 BROWN•SILVER DOT - BRAKE (+) INPUT
02 BLACK/WHITE•SILVER DOT - E-BRAKE (-) INPUT
03 PURPLE•SILVER DOT - DOOR (+) INPUT
04 GREEN•SILVER DOT - DOOR (-) INPUT
05 PURPLE/WHITE•SILVER DOT - TACH (-) INPUT
06 WHITE/BLUE•SILVER DOT - X-TRIGGER (-) INPUT
07 GRAY•SILVER DOT - HOOD (-) INPUT
08 BLUE•SILVER DOT - TRUNK (-) INPUT
09 GRAY/BLACK•SILVER DOT - GLOW PLUG (+) INPUT
10 EMPTY
FUNCTIONS DEFINED BY FIRMWARE
FUNCTIONS DEFINED BY FIRMWARE
06 WHITE - PROG. RELAY #5 (10A) - PARKING LIGHTS (+) (DEFAULT)06 WHITE - PROG. RELAY #5 (10A) - PARKING LIGHTS (+) (DEFAULT)
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MODULE DIAGNOSTICS - 2 OF 2
MODULE STATUS DURING: LED 2* LED 1** LED STATUS DIAGNOSTIC
REMOTE START SEQUENCE
•Flashing rapid RED Remote start shutdown sequence.
•Flashing slow RED Remote start shutdown error code. Contact technical support.
•Solid RED Remote start crank delay.
•Flashing rapid GREEN Remote start cycle in progress. Working correctly.
•1 GREEN flash Remote start initiated successfully.
•3 GREEN flashes Idle mode cycle in progress.
•4 GREEN flashes Turbo mode cycle in progress.
•Flashing GREEN Remote start cycle in progress. Displays vehicle platform during runtime.
•Rapid GREEN flashing Secure takeover initiated. Waiting to complete takeover after brake press.
TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING
•Solid RED Remote programming in progress, waiting for remote pairing.
•1 GREEN flash Remote programmed.
•4 RED flashes Shutdown remote starter before attempting remote programming.
•5 RED flashes Engine must be off before attempting remote programming.
•6 RED flashes System must be unlocked/disarmed before attempting remote programming.
•7 RED flashes Module must be learned to the vehicle before attempting remote programming.
MODULE CONNECTORS CONNECTOR PINOUTS
7
9
3
10
8
6
4
1
2
5
7
9
3
10
8
11
12
6
4
1
2
5
7
9
3
10
8
11
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15
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18
19
20
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6
4
1
2
5
4
5
3
2
1
6
4
2
8
1
3
5
7
6
M5
M4
M3
M2
M1
M5
M4
M3
M2
M1
MODULE LAYOUT - 1 OF 1
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
CUT LOOP
NC - 4 PIN RED
SMARTSTART - 4 PIN RED
TELEMATIC 1 - 4 PIN BLUE
3 PIN BLACK - TEMP. SENSOR
PROGRAMMING BUTTON
USB
LED 1 (BYPASS)
LED 2 (RS)
RF PORT/WEBLINK PORT - 4 PIN BLACK
FIRST GENERATION HCx [HCX-192]
M3 - 10 PIN WHITE
M2 - 12 PIN BLACK M5 - 6 PIN BLUE
M4 - 20 PIN BLACK
M1 - 8 PIN BLACK
SECOND GENERATION HCx [HCA-320]
01 ORANGE - ACCESSORY (+)01 ORANGE - ACCESSORY (+)
02 RED - POWER (30A)02 RED - POWER (30A)
03 PURPLE - STARTER (+)03 PURPLE - STARTER (+)
04 PINK/WHITE - PROG. RELAY #4 - IGNITION 2 (+) (DEFAULT)04 PINK/WHITE - PROG. RELAY #4 - IGNITION 2 (+) (DEFAULT)
05 PINK - IGNITION (+)05 PINK - IGNITION (+)
07 RED - POWER (30A)07 RED - POWER (30A)
08 BLACK - GROUND08 BLACK - GROUND
01 GREEN•BLACK DOT - LOCK (-) OUTPUT01 GREEN•BLACK DOT - LOCK (-) OUTPUT
02 BLUE•BLACK DOT - UNLOCK (-) OUTPUT02 BLUE•BLACK DOT - UNLOCK (-) OUTPUT
03 RED/WHITE•BLACK DOT - TRUNK RELEASE (-) OUTPUT03 RED/WHITE•BLACK DOT - TRUNK RELEASE (-) OUTPUT
04 GREEN/WHITE•BLACK DOT - ARM (-) OUTPUT04 GREEN/WHITE•BLACK DOT - ARM (-) OUTPUT
05 GREEN/BLACK•BLACK DOT - DISARM (-) OUTPUT05 GREEN/BLACK•BLACK DOT - DISARM (-) OUTPUT
06 BLUE/WHITE•BLACK DOT - GWR (-) OUTPUT06 BLUE/WHITE•BLACK DOT - GWR (-) OUTPUT
07 EMPTY07 EMPTY
08 WHITE/PURPLE•BLACK DOT - POC 1 - 2ND UNLOCK OTHER DOORS (-) OUTPUT08 WHITE/PURPLE•BLACK DOT - POC 1 - 2ND UNLOCK OTHER DOORS (-) OUTPUT
09 PURPLE/BLACK•BLACK DOT - POC 2 - RAP SHUTDOWN (-) OUTPUT09 PURPLE/BLACK•BLACK DOT - POC 2 - RAP SHUTDOWN (-) OUTPUT
10 WHITE/BLACK•BLACK DOT - POC 3 - HORN (-) OUTPUT10 WHITE/BLACK•BLACK DOT - POC 3 - HORN (-) OUTPUT
11 BROWN/BLACK•BLACK DOT - POC 4 - STARTER KILL (-) OUTPUT11 BROWN/BLACK•BLACK DOT - POC 4 - STARTER KILL (-) OUTPUT
12 WHITE•BLACK DOT - PARKING LIGHTS (-) OUTPUT
01 BROWN•SILVER DOT - BRAKE (+) INPUT
02 BLACK/WHITE•SILVER DOT - E-BRAKE (-) INPUT
03 PURPLE•SILVER DOT - DOOR (+) INPUT
04 GREEN•SILVER DOT - DOOR (-) INPUT
05 PURPLE/WHITE•SILVER DOT - TACH (-) INPUT
06 WHITE/BLUE•SILVER DOT - X-TRIGGER (-) INPUT
07 GRAY•SILVER DOT - HOOD (-) INPUT
08 BLUE•SILVER DOT - TRUNK (-) INPUT
09 GRAY/BLACK•SILVER DOT - GLOW PLUG (+) INPUT
10 EMPTY
FUNCTIONS DEFINED BY FIRMWARE
FUNCTIONS DEFINED BY FIRMWARE
06 WHITE - PROG. RELAY #5 (10A) - PARKING LIGHTS (+) (DEFAULT)06 WHITE - PROG. RELAY #5 (10A) - PARKING LIGHTS (+) (DEFAULT)
* LED 2 (RS) displays generic diagnostic codes specific to the remote start module. Orange LED flashes may appear red.
** LED 1 (Bypass) displays diagnostic codes specific to the firmware loaded on the module.
Visit the programming diagnostics page for more information.
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