LED Blinking on Pursuit PRO-9276C Remote Start
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Topic: LED Blinking on Pursuit PRO-9276C Remote Start
Posted By: tonysak
Subject: LED Blinking on Pursuit PRO-9276C Remote Start
Date Posted: February 08, 2011 at 5:02 PM
Hi Guys,
Thanks for reading this. So i got a new Highlander and the dealer installed a Pursuit series PRO-9276C as a freebee to help make up for an error they made.
Anyway, the starter was installed today at the deal via a 3rd party. Everything works, however there is a stupid bright blue LED light that blinks constantly up by the antenna. Its basically saying "please steel my Valentine One" which is right next to it.
I'm hoping one of you guys knows how to turn off this flashing LED. PLEASE HELP!
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Posted By: Twelvoltz
Date Posted: February 08, 2011 at 6:27 PM
I don't believe that LED control is a programmable feature. Most thieves however should avoid it as the blinking LED is typically a sign that the vehicle has an aftermarket security system in it.
I am not sure about Audiovox, but DEI has a diagram that explains what wire does what in the antenna harness that runs to their combo antennas(Antenna/LED/Valet switch in one). This allows the installer to change from the all-in-one style antenna to the older style that has separate components...which allows you to hide the LED.
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Posted By: tonysak
Date Posted: February 08, 2011 at 6:39 PM
Think I could just cut or try to break the LED? I'm trying to avoid putting black tape over everything.
Whenever I see a flashing light like that i see "cheap alarm".
Posted By: Twelvoltz
Date Posted: February 08, 2011 at 7:19 PM
I'm sure if you take the antenna off the windshield, pull it apart, and take a look at the circuit board I am sure you would be able to de-solder the leads to the LED. However the LED is required for programming options, knowing status of lock/unlock, etc.
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Posted By: lectricguy
Date Posted: February 08, 2011 at 7:34 PM
Unfortunately, the LEDs are not programmable on the Pursuit systems.
If you follow the 5 conductor antenna cable to the brain, you will notice the cable splits into 3 sections; RED / GREEN/ black(antenna), grey(switch) and blue(LED). Simply unplug the blue wire from the brain and the LED will no longer illuminate. The blue LED wire has a seperate double pin connector at the brain (1 wire in a 2 pin plug), making this change straight forward. Should you ever want to restore the LED operation, just plug the blue LED wire/connector back into the brain.
Should you wish to have a seperate LED for use with the system, you could get one from another alarm system (such as Omega's AU-LED-BLU--Google this to find lots of sources), and plug the alternate LED into the 2 pin connector. The tiny LED connector is fairly common, and will work fine if you decide to add an alternate LED later. ------------- Lectric Guy
Posted By: tonysak
Date Posted: February 09, 2011 at 12:04 PM
lectricguy wrote:
Unfortunately, the LEDs are not programmable on the Pursuit systems. Â
If you follow the 5 conductor antenna cable to the brain, you will notice the cable splits into 3 sections; RED / GREEN/ black(antenna), grey(switch) and blue(LED). Simply unplug the blue wire from the brain and the LED will no longer illuminate. The blue LED wire has a seperate double pin connector at the brain (1 wire in a 2 pin plug), making this change straight forward.  Should you ever want to restore the LED operation, just plug the blue LED wire/connector back into the brain.Â
Should you wish to have a seperate LED for use with the system, you could get one from another alarm system (such as Omega's AU-LED-BLU--Google this to find lots of sources), and plug the alternate LED into the 2 pin connector. The tiny LED connector is fairly common, and will work fine if you decide to add an alternate LED later.
This literally took 2 seconds. Thanks for the Help!
Posted By: tonysak
Date Posted: February 09, 2011 at 12:08 PM
I guess I could put the LED wire on a switch too. I doubt I will ever need to "reprogram" but i made some notes in the instructions. Thanks again!
Posted By: lectricguy
Date Posted: February 09, 2011 at 12:18 PM
Assuming the horn is hooked up, you really don't need the LED's to program the system. I find the LEDs to be of most use as a reminder when putting the system in Valet mode (LEDs on solid), and as a visual theft deterrent as Twelvoltz mentioned earlier.
Glad to hear this works for you.
Cheers! ------------- Lectric Guy
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: February 09, 2011 at 2:08 PM
I know it has been brought up in this post but I know from bitter experience, and in a car park with CCTV in Central London, that all the BM's Benz and ALL the vehicles with flashing LEDs were left alone.
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Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.
Posted By: ccbuick04
Date Posted: February 09, 2011 at 2:38 PM
Customers complain about the strangest things. I really need out of retail.
Posted By: tonysak
Date Posted: February 09, 2011 at 2:54 PM
howie ll wrote:
I know it has been brought up in this post but I know from bitter experience, and in a car park with CCTV in Central London, that all the BM's Benz and ALL the vehicles with flashing LEDs were left alone.
I'm in Retail myself. I just think the LEDs look cheap/tachy. And in this case each time it blinked it outlined my V1 and the whole front dash (at night).
All new cars have alarms, everyone knows that (even old cars now). People who put in a nice alarm have something to protect like a stereo. It would take more than 2 seconds to steel a stereo.
If I saw an odd aftermarket blinking light in a car like a highlander, i would go over and peak to see what they have in there. I would imagine a thief would too. Then just smash and grab my V1.
the OEM blinking lights are more subtle, look OEM, and don't look cheap. Not to mention, i bet if someone left something valuable on the seats, they would still break a window in a BM. Smart thieves would also know that German cars have dead bolts for locks and the doors won't open. So there are more in and out to why a car would get broken into or not. Jsut my 2 cents.
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: February 09, 2011 at 3:27 PM
Yes we call them Break My Windows ....dead locks won't stop that but even so a pro thief will walk away from a car with an LED. Frankly most people won't even notice a factory security light, especially when until recently it didn't denote an alarm, just an immobiliser, any way with a modern car, it just isn't worth while stealing a head unit, they are usually non-powered, you will still need amps etc and it ain't exactly a quick phono plug fix.
All you will see in a modern car is the screen. Certain Euro cars have the head unit built right into the dash, i.e. part of the dash (Fiesta) the Yaris in Europe has a square unit that fits nothing but the Yaris, etc. etc.
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Amateurs assume, don't test and have problems; pros test first. I am not a free install service.
Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.
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