By default the Compustar, Arctic Start and NU-Start remote-start/alarm modules are not programmed out of the box to communicate with the Fortin 2-way data-link protocol. These modules must have a programming Group, Option (4-11) changed to Optional Setting 2 to communicate with Fortin bypass modules through the RS-232 2-way Data-Link plug.
Option Programming using a 1-way Remote:
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Hold down the LOCK + START buttons for 2.5 seconds, then release. The parking lights will flash once to confirm.
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Hold down the LOCK + START buttons again for another 2.5 seconds, then release. The parking lights will flash once to confirm.
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Press the TRUNK + START buttons for 2.5 seconds to scroll through the menu. Scroll to Option Number 11, thus press and release the TRUNK + START buttons: 11 times. The park lights will flash and/or the siren will chirp for each step.
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Wait for the the park lights and/or siren to chirp 11 times to confirm that you are in Option Number 11.
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Press the UNLOCK button to Select Option Value 2.
The programming option is now changed and remote-starter/alarm is immediately taken out of programming mode. If an error was made start back from step 1.
Option Programming using a 2-way Remote:
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Hold down buttons 1 + 4 (I + IV) for 2.5 seconds, then release. The parking lights will flash once to confirm.
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Hold down buttons 1 + 4 (I + IV) again for another 2.5 seconds, then release. The parking lights will flash once to confirm.Press button 4 (IV) to scroll through the menu. Scroll to Option Number 11, thus press and release button 4 (IV): 11 times. The park lights will flash and/or the siren will chirp for each step.
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Wait for the the park lights and/or siren to chirp 11 times to confirm that you are in Option Number 11.
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Press button 2 (II) to Select Option Setting 2.
The programming option is now changed and remote-starter/alarm is immediately taken out of programming mode. If an error was made start back from step 1.
Option Programming using the OP-500:
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Using the blue connector on top of the OP-500, connect it to the remote-starter/alarm module via the antenna wire (use the extension cable if necessary). Once connected the OP-500 will power up as long as the main ignition harness is properly connected to the vehicle.
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Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrows to scroll through the Option Menus and Numbers. Press and release the arrows until Option Menu 4-11 is selected.
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Use the UP and DOWN arrows to scroll through the Option Settings. Press and release the arrows until Option Setting 2 is selected.
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Press and hold the W button until the OP-500 chirps (2.5 seconds) to write the changes to the remote-starter/alarm.
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Wait until the OP-500 displays "Success" before disconnecting the antenna cable.
We suggest to repeat step 1 to 3 to verified that the option 4-11 is well changed to #2.
