J Street J-Str/4 User manual

Operation Instructions: J-Str/4 & J-Str/4-T
Made in USA
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Remote Vehicle Starting Systems
Special Features
n Multiple start sensing modes: Tachless sensing, spark sensing, tachometer
sensing
n Diesel mode: Ignites glow plugs for 20 seconds prior to starting. 
n Service mode: Allows user to disable the J-Str/4 unit during automotive service
.
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n Programmable run time: Run time can be set to either 12 or 24 minutes. 
n Factory security system disarm output: An output is provided upon starting to
deactivate factory security systems.
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Additional Features (J
-Str/4-T only)
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Full feature remote keyless entry including outputs for door lock/unlock and
remote trunk release.
n Extended range receiver: Unique design allows remote mounting of receiver
module to further enhance range capabilities.
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n PIT STOP feature: Allows user to keep vehicle running during short stop-over
while maintaining complete remote keyless functions.
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n Selectable double-pulse unlock output: For those vehicles requiring a double
pulse output to unlock factory door lock systems. 
Please read these instructions thoroughly
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efore beginning installation.
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afety Precautions:
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The J-Str/4 and J-Str/4-T are designed for vehicles in good operating condition
equipped with automatic transmission and electronic fuel injection. THESE
UNITS ARE NOT INTENDED FOR INSTALLATION ON MANUAL
TRANSMISSION EQUIPPED VEHICLES. 
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Never operate any vehicle in enclosed areas such as a garage. 
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When installing the J-Str/4 unit, always use a volt/ohm meter or other computer
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safe tester when testing vehicle circuits. 
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It is highly recommended that all safety options be connected such as a hood
pin switch and brake shut off.
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rev 01.03.0
Remote transmitter operation
[J-Str/4-T Only]
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utton 4 / *: This is the primary button of the transmitter and is used to start and stop the vehicle’s engine.
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hen this button is pressed the vehicle parking lights will come on and the status LED will begin flashing
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apidly. These 2 visible indicators confirm that the vehicle will start within 3 seconds.
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nce the vehicle is running, pressing Button 4 / * again will shut the vehicle engine off.
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utton 1 / Lock: When pressed this button will lock the vehicle’s power door locks (if installed). The vehicle’
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p
arking lights will flash 1 time when the doors lock. The status LED will flash slowly when the vehicle is locked
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o show “Locked Status”.
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utton 2 / Unlock: When pressed this button will unlock the vehicle’s power door locks (if installed). The
vehicle’s parking lights will flash 2 times when the doors unlock. The status LED will turn off to show “Unlocked
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tatus”.
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utton 3 / Trunk: By holding down this button for about 2 seconds the vehicle’s power trunk release (if
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nstalled) will operate.
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ervice Mode
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henever the vehicle is being serviced it is a good idea to temporarily disable the J-Str/4 unit. To do this first
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urn the ignition key to the on/run position then, within 5 seconds, press and hold the valet/service switch for
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pproximately 3 seconds or until the status LED lights solid. Now release the valet/service switch and the J-
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tr/4 unit is temporarily disabled.
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hile disabled Button 1 / Lock, Button 2 / Unlock, and Button 3 / Trunk will continue to function normally.
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o return the J-Str/4 unit to normal mode simply repeat the steps above. When completed the status LED will
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urn off indicating that the J-Str/4 unit is in the normal operating mode.
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it-Stop Mode
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f you wish to keep the vehicle running during a quick stopover, follow these simple instructions:
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Before turning the vehicle off and exiting, press and hold the brake pedal.
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While holding the brake pedal, press Button 1/ Lock on the remote transmitter for approx. 2 seconds. The
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arking lights will flash 5 times and the status LED will begin to flash rapidly.
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Now release the brake pedal and turn the ignition key off and remove. The vehicle engine will continue to run.
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At this point exit the vehicle and use Button 1/ Lock, Button 2 / Unlock, Button 3/ Trunk
functions as normal.
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When reentering the vehicle simply insert the ignition key, turn to the run position and resume normal
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peration of the vehicle.
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old Start Mode [J-Str/4-T Only]
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n this mode the J-Str/4-T unit will run the vehicle’s engine for 15 minutes every 2 hours for a 24-hour period.
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his mode is especially helpful in extremely cold climates. To enter this mode, follow the instructions below:
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Simultaneously press Button 2 / Unlock on the transmitter and the valet/override switch for 5 seconds or unti
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he vehicle parking lights flash 5 times. The engine will now start and run for 30 seconds and then shut off.
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The J-Str/4-T unit is now in cold start mode and will run the vehicle for 15 minutes every 2 hours for a
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aximum of 24 hours.
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Warning: Do not engage this mode unless the vehicle is in a very well ventilated area.
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he cold start mode can be deactivated by performing any of the following:
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Repeat steps listed above. -Remote start the vehicle using the remote transmitter. -Press the brake
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old start mode is now deactivated.
J-(products) Limited Lifetime/1Year Warranties & Disclaimer:
Main Reciever/Controller Brain - Limited Lifetime, 1st year repair or replace, remainder repair.
All peripherals (i.e. remote controls, sensors, & sirens - 1 year repair or replace.
The manufacturer of J-(products limits warranty of defective product(s to the original purchaser, on the original vehicle installation.
Physical or electrical abuses are not warranted. During 1st year, freight charges are prepaid to and collect from the repair facility.
After the first year of warranty, a nominal shipping & handling charge, not to exceed $25.00, may apply.
Final warranty determinations are the sole discretion of the manufacturer.
Any and all subsequent damages or expenses incurred evolving from defective control units, peripheral parts, or installation related
issues are not the responsibility of the manufacturer or any of the distribution or sales line thereof.
All wiring diagrams, installation instructions & user manuals are generic guidelines and do not pertain to any specific installation.
Final installation, application, and use of this product and any related peripherals are the sole responsibility of the installer and/or
end-user of the products.
Programmable features:
[factory default is ON]
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1. Parking light relay action #4. Double pulse unlock
On = Lights stay on during remote run On = Single unlock pulse (standard)
Off = Lights flash on/off during remote run Off = Double unlock pulse
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2. Remote run time #5. Auxiliary control input mode
On = 12 minutes On = 1 pulse to trigger starting
Off = 24 minutes Off = 3 pulses to trigger starting
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3. Door lock/unlock output pulse time #6. Door locking upon remote starting
On = .75 seconds (standard) On = Doors lock when remote starting
Off = 3 seconds Off = Doors do not lock when remote starting
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ccessing programmable features:
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. Turn ignition key to the on/run position
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. Within a 10 second period press the valet/service switch 5 times. 
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. When step 2 is completed successfully the status LED and the vehicle parking lights will flash 1 time. 
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. System is now in programming mode. 
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. Now press the valet/service switch the number of times that corresponds to the desired programming
feature listed above. In other words, 1 time for feature #1 or 2 times for feature #2 and so on. The status
LED and the parking lights will flash each time the valet/service switch is pressed. 
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. When you have reached the desired program location press Button 1 / Lock
on the remote transmitter to
turn the feature ‘on’ or press Button 2 / Unlock to turn the feature ‘off’. The status LED and the vehicle
parking lights will flash 1 time to indicate that the feature is ‘on’ and 2 times to indicate the feature is ‘off
’.
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. Now turn the ignition key off. Programming is complete.
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Important programming notes:
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Only 1 programming change can be made at a time; the program mode must be entered for each change.
• Once you have reached the desired program lo
cation you have a 5 second window in which to turn ‘on’ or
‘off’ the selected feature. If you miss this window the J-Str/4 unit will leave the programming mode. 

1. FLAG Power
connectors
2. 10 pin connector
3. Valet switch
4. LED 5. Trunk
/Disar /Vac
6. Door
Lock/Unlock
7. Receiver
(T only)
8. DIP
switches
* See botto of unit for co plete layout /color code hookup instructions *
1. ‘FLAG’ Power Connectors
⇒ Red Wire (there are 2): Connect both of these wires to a constant 12V source that is able to supply 30
amps of current. It is recommended that these connections be made at the steering column near the
ignition switch or to the positive terminal of the battery. Also, for safety, it is recommended that a 30 amp
fuse be installed close to the power source using a suitable fuse holder.
⇒ Yellow Wire: Connect this wire to the main ignition wire at or near the ignition switch. This wire should
switch 12v and not drop out during cranking.
⇒ Brown Wire: Connect this wire to the secondary ignition wire at or near the ignition switch. Many
vehicles require this extra ignition wire to operate computers, air conditioners, heaters, fans, etc.
⇒ Orange Wire: Connect this wire to the main accessory wire at or near the ignition switch. This wire
should switch 12v, however it will drop out during cranking.
⇒ Purple Wire: Connect this wire to the starter wire at or near the ignition switch. This wire should show
12v only during cranking.
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3. Valet Switch (Blue 2-pin connector)
Plug in Valet / Service switch.
4
. LED (Red 2-pin connector)
Plug in status LED.
5
. Trunk / Disarm / Vacuum (Red 3-pin connector)
⇒ Green/Black Wire: Trunk release output. This wire supplies a negative output when the ‘Trunk’ button
of the J-Str/4-T remote transmitter is pressed. *WARNING: This wire must be used in conjunction
with a relay or the J-Str/4-T unit will be damaged.
⇒ Red Wire: Factory security disarm output. This wire supplies a negative output when the start sequenc
e
of the J-Str/4 unit begins and also when an unlock signal is received from the J-Str/4-T unit.
⇒ Yellow Wire: Vacuum switch input. Connect this wire to an optional vacuum switch if being used for
engine run sensing.
8. Dip Switch Settings
[factory default is ON]
⇒ Dip Switch #1: Set to off when using the green wire for spark or tach engine run sensing.
⇒ Dip Switch #2: Set to off when using optional vacuum switch for engine run sensing.
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⇒ Dip Switch #3: Set to off when needing additional cranking time on vehicles that require it. 
⇒ Dip Switch #4: Set to off when installing the J-Str/4
unit on a diesel engine equipped vehicle.
Ignition will come on for 20 seconds allowing the glow plugs to warm up before cranking. 
7. Antenna Connector (White 4-pin connector)
[J-Str/4-T Only]
Plug extended range receiver/antenna into this port. Using double stick tape pad provided, mount the
receiver/antenna to the upper inside corner of the windshield and extend wire for maximum range. 
6. Door Lock / Unlock (White 3-pin connector)
⇒ Green Wire: Supplies a negative output for lock.
⇒ Red Wire: Supplies constant 12 volt power for door lock relays. *WARNING: This output is only intended
to operate the relay and not as a supply to actuate the door lock motors of the vehicle.
⇒ Blue Wire: Supplies a negative output for unlock.
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*Note on Factory installed Anti-Theft systems*
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any new vehicles are now coming factory equipped with some type of anti-theft system. These include GM
V.A.T.S., PASSLOCK I, II, and III, Ford P.A.T.S. and many others. These systems must be dealt with if a
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emote starter unit is to be installed. Different methods and modules are available to help the installer deal wit
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t
hese systems. Please consult J. L. Troy Company, Inc. or the Wire Magic program for specific applications.
**Note: Receiver/Antenna
must be connected in order
for unit to respond to remote
transmitters.
REMOTE TRANSMITTER CODE TEACHING (J-str/4-T only
**Note: Receiver/Antenna must be connected before Code Teaching
In most cases, the transmitters included with the J-str/4-T kit are programmed to the unit at the factory. If not,
you will need to teach the J-str/4-T unit the transmitter codes using the following steps:
1. Within a 5 second period, turn ignition key on-off, on-off, on and leave on. ( HINT: This action has to be
done rather quickly. You will find that if you click the key on and off from the first key click position rather
than from the lock/off position that this procedure will be much easier)
2. If step 1 is completed successfully the LED and the PARKING LIGHTS will flash one time.
3. Now press and hold the valet/service switch for about 3 seconds.
4. The LED and the PARKING LIGHTS will flash quickly 3 times.
5. Now release the valet/service switch.
6. The J-str/4-T unit is now ready to receive transmitter codes.
7. Press Button 1 / Lock of each transmitter one at a time. Each time a new code is received the LED and
the PARKING LIGHTS will flash once confirming that the transmitter code has been learned. The unit will
learn a total of 3 codes.
Turn the ignition key off. Remote transmitter(s) are now ready for use.
2. 10 Pin Connector
⇒ Yellow Wire: Brake switch input. Connect this wire to the switched side of the brake light switch. This
wire must be hooked up properly as it is one of the safety inputs to the J-Str/4 unit and also provides for
some special operating features found elsewhere in this manual.
⇒ Violet Wire: << Not Used >> cap or tape off wire. 
⇒ Blue Wire: Hood switch input. Connect this wire to a hood pin switch. If there is not a factory installed
switch, it is highly recommended that you install a pin switch as this wire is one of the safety inputs to the
J-Str/4 unit. 
⇒ Green Wire: Spark/Tach Sense input. If using Spark sensing, this wire should be wrapped 4 to 5 times
around any spark plug wire anywhere along its length. *NOTE: Do Not strip insulation from the green
wire or the spark plug wire. This is an inductive hook-up and does not require an electrical connection.
If
using Tach sensing, this wire should be connected to the proper tach sense location with appropriate
connectors.
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⇒ Gray Wire: Auxiliary negative output. Use this wire to control any extra relays needed to properly start
the vehicle.
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⇒ Orange Wire: Negative trigger input. Connect this wire to the output of the alarm or keyless entry unit
that will be controlling the J-Str/4 unit. This wire is not needed when installing the J-Str/4-T unit.
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⇒ Black Wire: Chassis ground. Connect this wire to a good and solid chassis ground. A good ground is
extremely important to the operation of the J-Str/4 unit. If in doubt, go to kickpanel.
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⇒ Brown Wire: << Not Used >> cap or tape off wire. 
⇒ Red Wire: 12 volt input. Connect this wire to a good 12 volt constant source. 
⇒ White Wire: Parking light output. Connect this wire to the parking light circuit. This wire supplies a
positive 12 volt output.
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