Frequently Asked Questions

ADDENDUM

If you have an RS1100 or RS1200 and your vehicle runs for several seconds, shuts off, restarts, runs, and shuts off again, perform the following step: Connect the Black/White tach wire (from the 16 pin plug) to the heavy gauge White Ignition 1 wire and program the unit for Tach Mode (bottom of page 19).


IF YOUR REMOTE STARTER IS CLICKING AND/OR FLASHING THE PARKING LIGHTS AND IS NOT RESPONDING TO THE REMOTE, IT IS IN SAFE MODE AND NEEDS TO BE INITIALIZED BY DOING THE FOLLOWING:

If you have a 4 button remote, you must ground the black/blue hood pin wire (raise hood if hood switch is installed). Apply 12volts to blue/black brake wire (press and hold brake pedal if wire is installed). Press and hold any button on your remote until clicking and flashing stops. Unit will now respond to the remote. Remove ground from hood pin wire and voltage from brake wire. If you have a 2 button remote, hold brake and press any button on the remote until clicking and flashing stops.


FAQ BYPASS MODULE

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Q: - I plug in the module and I get no response…it acts like the module is dead.
A: - If power and ground are ok, switch Park Light switch to (+). If it starts clicking, the unit is in safe mode.
Q: - The RED LED Light in the 791 Bypass Only turns “ON” and “OFF” when your Start the Vehicle with the Ignition Key, why?
A: - The 791 Bypass needs to be CLEARED; when the Bypass is CLEARED the RED LED will remain “ON”
Q: - I am hooking up a 791 BYPASS MODULE and the manual states to cut the YELLOW PASSLOCK wire in the Vehicle and on the website it states do not cut this YELLOW wire, should I cut this wire or not?
A: - NO, you do not cut YELLOW PASSLOCK wire in the Vehicle when connecting the 791, just tie YELLOW wire from the 8-Pin Harness from 791 to the YELLOW PASSLOCK 1, YELLOW PASSLOCK 2 or WHITE VATS wire in the vehicle.
Q: - I connected the 791 but when I start the vehicle with the Ignition Key, the RED L.E.D. LIGHT never goes out, what do I do?
A: - The STARTER CRANK wire from the 8-Pin Harness on the 791 BYPASS (YELLOW/BLACK wire) must be connected to the STARTER/CRANK WIRE on the VEHICLE (YELLOW OR PURPLE in the Ignition Harness) if you are using a T-HARNESS, tap the YELLOW/BLACK wire from the 8-Pin 791 harness into the heavy gauge YELLOW/BLACK in the T-Harness, for this RED L.E.D. to turn out. Also make sure the WHITE wire from the 8-Pin Harness on the 791 is connected to the Ignition #1 wire PINK on the Vehicle and if you are using a T-HARNESS, connect it to the WHITE wire.
Q: - The VEHICLE REMOTE starts, runs for ½ a second and shuts the engine off?
A: - The VEHICLE may have an ANTI-THIEFT SYSTEM that REQUIRES a BYPASS MODULE 791.
Q: - The RED LED on the 791 turns "OFF" but the vehicle will not remain Remote Started, why?
A: - The BLUE wire on 791 may not be receiving a ground from the main unit while Remote Starting. Check this wire for GROUND when you press START on the Remote Starter.
Q: - My 791 will not work with my TRANSPONDER ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM why?
A: - The 791 you may have the Old Style Transponder Loop Antenna, contact Tech Support and request a New Style Transponder Loop Antenna, position this New Style Transponder Loop Antenna between the Factory Transponder Pickup Antenna and the end of lock tumbler next to keyhole.
Q: - The 791, is hooked up per the Manual for VATS, but nothing works, why?
A: - Some Older manuals left out where to connect the WHITE, RED, YELLOW, and YELLOW/BLACK or YELLOW that has the crank tag on the wire.
Q: - How do I CLEAR the 791 Bypass Module?
A: - If the RED LED Light is "ON" all the time the 791 DOES NOT NEED CLEARED it is already CLEARED, you do not need to CLEAR the 791 for TRANSPONDER SYSTEMS: with the RED LED Light out, to CLEAR the MEMORY or the stored voltage in the 791 do this: take the BLUE wire from the 8-Pin 791 Harness and attach it to a GOOD BODY GROUND. Unplug and Plug the 8-Pin Harness from the 791 (3) Three times, before Plugging the 8-Pin Harness back into the 791 for the final time, remove the BLUE wire from GROUND and do not reconnect, leave it hanging. Plug the 8-Pin Harness back into the 791 and the RED LED Light should turn "ON" and remain "ON". For VATS, PASSLOCK 1 and PASLOCK 2, Start the vehicle using the Ignition Key. Watch the RED LED Light, it should turn "OFF" in 10 to 20 Seconds. When the RED LED Light turn "OFF" the 791 has learned the Anti-Theft Voltage. Shut the vehicle "OFF" with the Key and then reconnect the BLUE wire from the 791 to the Remote Starter.
Q: - I have a DELUXE 200 and a DELUXE 500, where do I connect the BLUE wire from the 791 Bypass Module?
A: - The BLUE wire from the 791 will connect to the BLUE/BLACK Ignition #3 Control Output on these units.
Q: - What are the different types of Factory Anti-Theft Systems?
A: - For GM vehicles the systems are the, (1) PASSKEY or (VATS) Security System. The key here has a visible BLACK circular pellet in its metal shaft of the Key. (2) PASSLOCK I, and PASSLOCK II. (3) PK3, (GM transponder). The key has a RF radio component inside the key handle. There is a visible PK3 on the key itself. For Ford, Chrysler, and most Import models, there is the TRANSPONDER type. The Ford uses the PATS and SECURILOCK System, which uses a Transponder Key. Chryslers (Sentry key) and most all Imports use a Transponder Key.
Q: - Does a Programmed TRANSPONDER Key have to stay inside the 791 or IF 114 Bypass Module?
A: - YES, a Programmed TRANSPONDER Key, a Key that you can start the vehicle with, MUST be placed and left inside the 791 or IF 114 Bypass Module to Remote Start your vehicle.
Q: - When install my IF 114 Bypass Module for VATS, PASSLOCK 1 or PASSLOCK 2, how do I read the Resistance Values to set the Dipswitches?
A: - To read the Resistance for these GM Anti-Theft Systems will require a VOLT/OHM Meter.
Q: - With the 791 Bypass connected to the Vehicle, I cannot Start the vehicle with the Ignition Key, why?
A: - The 791 Bypass needs to be CLEARED; when the Bypass is CLEARED the RED LED will remain “ON”. If this does not work, unplug the 791 and you have tripped the FACTORY ANTI-THEFT System to re-set it put the Key in the Ignition Switch turn it to the “ON” Position, OPEN the Drives Door and leave the vehicle set for 15 minutes to reset the Factory Anti-Theft System.
Q: - The RED LED Light in the 791 Bypass turns “ON” and “OFF” like it has learned the voltage for my PASLOCK 1 System, but when I try the Remote Starter the vehicle Starts and dies, why?
A: - Make sure the PURPLE Bulb Check wire from the 791 is putting a GROUND to the BLACK Bulb Check wire in the Ignition Switch harness on the Vehicle during the Cranking cycle of the Remote Starter.
Q: - Do I need to place a Key inside the 791 or IF 114 Bypass Module when doing VATS, PASSLOCK 1 or PASSLOCK 2?
A: - A programmed Ignition Key will only need placed inside the 791and IF 114 Bypass Module of a TRANSPONDER Anti-Theft System.
Q: - Do I need to place the TRANSPONDER LOOP Antenna around the Ignition Switch when doing VATS, PASSLOCK 1 or PASSLOCK 2?
A: - NO, the TRANSPONDER Antenna Loop is only needed when doing a Transponder System.
Q: - I am connecting the 791 or IF114 Bypass Module to my GM vehicle with a Key that has PK3 on the Steel Shaft of the Ignition Key, what is this PK3?
A: - PK3 is GM’s TRANSPONDER Anti-Theft System; follow the directions for a Transponder System on this vehicle.
Q: - I am connecting the 791 as a TRANSPONDER System in my GM vehicle and it states to connect the RED wire from the 791 to (2) Two different locations, which one is right?
A: - Connect the RED wire first to 12Volts constant. If you Remote Start the vehicle and the SECURITY Light on the Dash stays “ON”, remove the RED wire from 12 Volts constant and connect it to the Starter/Crank wire on the vehicle.
Q: - Where is the RED L.E.D. Light in the 791 located?
A: - The RED LED Light is located to the Left of the 8-Pin Harness Plug on the P.C. Board of the 791. It is a small surface mounted LED that is WHITE when the 791 Bypass Module is not powered up.
Q: - Can I use my ‘VALET KEY” for the Extra Programmed Transponder Key to be placed inside the 791 or IF 114 Bypass Module?
A: - In most cases the “VALET KEY” will only LOCK and UNLOCK the Vehicles Doors, some do Start the vehicle. If you can place this Valet Key in the Ignition Switch, press START on the Remote Control and the vehicle starts and runs then YES you can use that key.
Q: - When connecting up the 791 Bypass Modules what wires have to be used?
A: - This will depend on the Factory Anti-Theft System you are Bypassing, check in the “INSTALLATION MANUALS” Section of this website under “Quick Installation Diagrams” for a Diagram of the 791 Bypass for the Anti-Theft System you are bypassing. There you will find a diagram that shows you the “basic wires” to use for your install.
Q: - Where can I buy the VATS Key for the 791 or IF 114 Bypass in my GM Vehicle?
A: - The VATS Anti-Theft System for GM is a RESISTOR BASED Anti-Theft System and DOES NOT Require an Extra Key, follow the directions in the 791 or IF 114 for VATS.