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Remote Start Voltage Sense Minimum?


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jmullan99 
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Posted: October 19, 2015 at 8:29 PM / IP Logged Link to Post Post Reply Quote jmullan99
I have installed a new (but old) remote start. I have installed at least a dozen remote starts.
My install uses a remote start module + dball.
My issue is that it fails to detect engine running. The starter remains engage a few seconds after the engine is actually running. A second or two after disengaging (giving up) the engine shuts off (remote start releases ignition relays).
I monitor the DBALL LED and it flashes appropriate colors for normal startup conditions.
I have used a tach wire. I measure the AC voltage and at minimum it is 1.5 volts. Install manual says between 1 and 6 volts. The signal varies with RPM.
The module will use voltage sense and tach. I am not sure how it decides. But I feel that my alternator is putting out a little on the low side (13.3).
Is the voltage low enough to:
a) not be recognized by the remote start module as "running"?
b) not provide a sufficient tach signal voltage?
c) make the remote start module fail slightly as to not recognize either?
Thanks for any and all input.
John
shark mobile 
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Posted: October 25, 2015 at 9:50 AM / IP Logged Link to Post Post Reply Quote shark mobile
Did you program the tach? Just because you hooked up the tach wire means nothing unless the RS brain is programmed. Otherwise it will try and use its built in virtual tach...also the value of your ac tach will increase as you press on the accelerator...
Solder, tape, repeat!
jmullan99 
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Posted: October 25, 2015 at 10:30 AM / IP Logged Link to Post Post Reply Quote jmullan99
Thanks. I have read the minimal manual included with this unit and I cannot for the life of me see any what to program the Tach. Using the included manual, it would appear that you can either a) wrap the wire around one of the spark plug wires, or connect to the tach signal. I'm beginning to think the input on the module itself might not be functional. I really don't know.
For anyone else that might be following, the unit is a RadioStart Generations RS0591. Not well supported from what I can see.
2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
jmullan99 
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Posted: October 25, 2015 at 10:33 AM / IP Logged Link to Post Post Reply Quote jmullan99
jmullan99 wrote:
For anyone else that might be following, the unit is a RadioStart Generations RS0591. Not well supported from what I can see.
Sorry, I guess I cannot edit my own post.
The model is actually RSA0591.
2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

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