AstroStart Model Identification

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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=146568
Printed Date: April 19, 2024 at 3:10 PM

Topic: AstroStart Model Identification

Posted By: bknewport42
Subject: AstroStart Model Identification
Date Posted: November 22, 2020 at 3:23 PM

I am wanting to find out which AstroStart model that is in my 2001 F150 Lariat. I was given no remotes, when I bought the truck. I pulled the main box down (it was stuck to the truck module up under the dash) and it pulled the identifying stickers off of the unit, so I can't read any of the numbers that I need. I have pics of the system, and if there is any other way to identify this, so I can possibly purchase the correct remote, then I will see what I can find. Here is some pics of the unit, antenna, and power switch. posted_image

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Bryan

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Posted By: iskidoo
Date Posted: November 22, 2020 at 8:36 PM

Maybe this. Looks pretty close.

https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=123061

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Steve G

Posted By: iskidoo
Date Posted: November 22, 2020 at 8:56 PM

Looking at this post and looking at whats left of your sticker I think its the one that ends in 317 REV1 BBW

https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=131744

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Steve G

Posted By: iskidoo
Date Posted: November 22, 2020 at 9:07 PM

If you get this working you should mount the antenna on the windshield. Having it under the dash really limits the range.
I uploaded the install manual for you that I found with google. Transmitter programming on page 27

AstroStart BBW install manual

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Steve G

Posted By: iskidoo
Date Posted: November 22, 2020 at 9:57 PM

Can you look to see if there are any frequency numbers printed on the antenna case?

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Steve G

Posted By: iskidoo
Date Posted: November 22, 2020 at 10:28 PM

This seller has that model number BBW listed on the right side of the page for compatibility.

https://www.keylessremotewarehouse.com/astrostart_astroflex_astrostart_keyless_remote_fcc_id_j5f_tx60a_key_fob_transmitter_j5ftx60a_control_key_fob_car_starter_pre_owned_791apo_c_p2587.htm

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Steve G

Posted By: iskidoo
Date Posted: November 22, 2020 at 11:36 PM

Found an ebay auction that has the brain and remotes together so thats good. Makes it easy to figure out the exact remotes that came with that BBW system.
Remotes have FCCID: NJQ372HAF on them.

https://www./i/264942543307?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=264942543307&targetid=882300791467&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9002593&poi=&campaignid=1669934603&mkgroupid=65058347419&rlsatarget=pla-882300791467&abcId=1123856&merchantid=6296724&gclid=CjwKCAiAtej9BRAvEiwA0UAWXg8lUgKQbLp3pAsbJFdoQDl4vquF3ykeNB9C2fNd7QH82LkGX1lv9BoC3dwQAvD_BwE

So you can use this LCD one here LCD Remote https://www.keylessentryremotefob.com/astrostart-NJQ372HAF-4-button-screen-key-fob-p/astro%20njq372haf%204btn.htm

Or this LED remote LED Remote
https://www.keylessentryremotefob.com/astrostart-NJQ372HAF-5-button-keyless-entry-remote-p/astrostart%20njq372haf%205btn.htm

This should be the Owner's Guide for that outlines the functions for the remote transmitters.
AstroStart 4204A Owners Guide

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I should be a CSI;)

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Steve G

Posted By: bknewport42
Date Posted: November 23, 2020 at 12:23 PM

I will try to see if there are any on the antenna, and let you know, thank you.

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Bryan

Posted By: bknewport42
Date Posted: November 23, 2020 at 1:12 PM

Ok, I got more pics of the antenna, but with the way it was mounted, I can tell if it even ever had any markings or numbers on it, but here they are. posted_image

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Bryan

Posted By: geepherder
Date Posted: November 23, 2020 at 3:14 PM

Some adhesive remover and elbow grease will get rid of the mounting tape. Then you can see the numbers underneath.

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My ex once told me I have a perfect face for radio.

Posted By: bknewport42
Date Posted: February 20, 2023 at 8:26 AM

I have cleaned and looked at the antenna, and there are no visible marks and if there were any stickers, they were prior to me owning the unit. posted_image

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Bryan

Posted By: bknewport42
Date Posted: February 20, 2023 at 8:29 AM

I have cleaned and looked at the antenna, and there are no visible marks and if there were any stickers, they were prior to me owning the unit. posted_image

my nest question. How are the dip switches supposed to be set. All of mine are in the down, or off (?) position.

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Bryan

Posted By: geepherder
Date Posted: February 20, 2023 at 9:39 AM

Well I won't be any help, then.

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My ex once told me I have a perfect face for radio.

Posted By: bknewport42
Date Posted: February 22, 2023 at 5:19 PM

OK, iskidoo, I did not find any printing or numbers on the back of the antenna, but there is a screw in the center of it, if I took that apart, would the board tell me what is needed to know for the frequency numbers?

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Bryan