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msteffe

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Posted: January 16, 2005 at 11:13 PM / IP Logged

Hello,

I have a avital avistart 4100. I have reason to believe it has been locked by a bitwriter (absolutely can't program using learn functions via valet button). I am considering purchasing a bitwriter so that I can program the starter to my preferences. Will a DEI 998T Bitwriter (version 1.6) do the trick? Will I need anything else? I have never used one before so pardon the newbie questions. Also, is $85 plus shipping a reasonable price?

Thanks for your help!

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Posted: January 16, 2005 at 11:19 PM / IP Logged

Well, the version might be too old so order a new chip with the newest version. As far as the price, don't know I got mine for 35 when I went through tech training with a local rep.

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Posted: January 16, 2005 at 11:33 PM / IP Logged

So the 998T will program the Avital Avistart 4100?

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Posted: January 17, 2005 at 12:00 AM / IP Logged

Nope, doesn't look like it. 4200 and above only it looks like.

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Posted: January 17, 2005 at 1:01 AM / IP Logged

auex wrote:

Nope, doesn't look like it. 4200 and above only it looks like.

So that means my assumption that the 4100 was originally locked by a bitwriter is false (because starter is not bitwriter capable), correct?

Thanks for all the info! You saved me some money. Now I need to figure out why I can't change any of the settings via the learn process (valet button)!

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Posted: January 17, 2005 at 11:00 AM / IP Logged

If it's Bitwriter capable, there will be a black 3pin port on the main module somewhere. 3200 are capable, so I would imagine that the 4100, 4200 areas well.

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Posted: January 17, 2005 at 4:20 PM / IP Logged

nope the 4100 replaced the 3100 which was not.... only the 562 & up platforms ( 3200, 4200, etc) are Bitwriter compatible

I've had a few 561 ( 4100, etc ) series units freeze up and lock out programming after programming one feature...... I've just replaced them....

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