advancedkeys problem

Odd, I was testing with a diode on the vipers GWR wire (in the end nothing changed, removed the diode) went to remote start and it appears I lost my Tach and had to switch to voltage tach mode to remote start the car. When I try to learn the tach now the Viper is not programming (control center LED never lights solid during learning). Tested the wires and out from the DBALL I am getting around 6 volts at idle however the Viper input is only seeing .20 to .40 at idle.

That's very odd. Is there anything inline (diode, etc) on the tach wire from the DBALL to the Viper. I would try hardwiring the tach since almost every DBALL I've done provided a very poor tach signal.Kenny

Owner / Technician

KKD Garage LLC

Albany, NY 12205

Nope nothing in between, only thing I did was move the brain around a bit and messed with the Diode on the GWR input just for testing. I did reseat the connectors to see if that resolves the issue but no luck. I have had no previous Tach issues since the original install and the AK brain is also connected to the DBALL for tach and it is getting the signal. I will have to check the tach wire between the Viper and DBALL but it is getting something, just not what the voltage should be at. Did you see my previous message about the keysense? Why would it be needed when the vehicle is running, what benefit would it be to have it connected over leaving it disconnected from the vehicle key switch my my current AK install?

Most vehicles wouldn't matter (other than dome light functioning with keysense) but I would still connect it to be safe. Just wire up the relay like they show. Kenny

Owner / Technician

KKD Garage LLC

Albany, NY 12205

Seems like the factory domelights are working as they should with the keysense severed, must be getting it from the ignition status. I think the keysense in my RDX is just for the key warning from what I am seeing.

I just finished up my advanced keys install on my 04 STi last night. I can't remember if we covered this, but the AK has an ignition lock setting that you may need to turn off. Pull the fuse of the AK unit and then hold the brake in while re-inserting the fuse. The horn should honk twice if the ignition locks are disabled or once if they are enabled. Maybe give that a try? I had no issues with wiring my keysense exactly as they show in the install manual...Kenny

Owner / Technician

KKD Garage LLC

Albany, NY 12205

You got the complete kit with passive entry right? I got just the push button module, I am sure Brian would have told me about that feature if it applied to just the push button module as well. No mention of it in the manual either but I did see it in the complete kit manual. I can try, it won't hurt. I will let you know tomorrow evening if it does work. I am glad it works fine for you. It just doesn't like my RDX for some reason. What bypass and alarm/rs combo are you running?

Another odd thing I have noticed is sometimes when the module is enabled if I step on the brake the button doesn't flash and remains solid. If I unlock the doors or lock them or I think if I open and close the door as well then the module will start to flash when I step on the brake. I haven't messaged Brian from AK again for support, it seems my emails are being ignored, I haven't received a response for a week now and left a few emails.

I have the full AK kit and the Compustar CM6000 Alarm / Remote start combo. What are you using to activate the start enable if you aren't using the keyless entry module? The ignition locks is a part of the keyless entry module.Kenny

Owner / Technician

KKD Garage LLC

Albany, NY 12205

I am using one of the - aux outputs of the viper set to output when disarmed (latched and linked to disarm). When I disarm the output is active, when I arm the output is not active. Same way I connected to my headrest DVD players only I also used a relay to convert switch the - to a + output.