Troubleshooting poor transmitting range – Autostart Two-Way Led Transmission Remote Starter User Manual
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Status Request When the Engine is Running
When the vehicle doors are locked:
The LED # 1 will flash 3 times to denote that the vehicle’s doors are locked.
When the vehicle doors are unlocked:
The LED # 2 will flash 3 times to denote that the vehicle’s doors are unlocked.
RUN TIME
Beep(s)
LED #1
LED #2
LED #3
LED #4
If there is more than 3/4 of run
time cycle
3
ON for 1-sec ON for 1-sec ON for 1-sec ON for 1-sec
If there is more than half of
run time cycle
3
ON for 1-sec ON for 1-sec ON for 1-sec
X
If there is more than 1/4 of run
time cycle
3
ON for 1-sec ON for 1-sec
X
X
If there is less than 1/4 of run
time cycle
3
ON for 1-sec
X
X
X
Table 3
Troubleshooting Poor Transmitting Range
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.