Fortin Auto Radio Inc. ANT900 Manuale Utente

  TRANSMITTER  RANGE

 Several factors may affect the operating range of the remote transmitter:

 

• A weak transmitter battery.

 

• The operating environment such as in the city and airports due to radio interference, cell phone 

towers, etc…

 

• Several types of metal such as the vehicle itself, other vehicles, the windshields tint lines and 

large buildings.

 

• The vehicle’s shape. Vans generally have poorer range.

 

• The shape of the vehicle’s roof and the A-pillars cause considerable radio-frequency defl ection. 

As a result, the direction in which the vehicle is facing with relation to the remote transmitter 
can affect range. Facing the front of the vehicle generally produces the greatest range; secondly 
facing the back. Facing either side of the vehicle will usually give the poorest range. 

 

• The range will be signifi cantly poorer in crowded parking lots as opposed to empty parking lots.

 

• Hold the transmitter at shoulder height or hold it against your chin so your body acts as a larger 

antenna.

 

• The operating range will be somewhat poorer on vehicles equipped with a factory alarm or key-

less entry system.

  FAILED  REMOTE-START

 There are several different installation factors and devices that must work together in order for your 
vehicle to Remote-Start properly. In some cases a failed Remote Start is not the fault of the Remote-
Starter itself. Here are some things to consider when the Remote-Starter fails.

 

• Unmaintained Engine. If you have problems starting the vehicle with the key then the Remote-

Starter will have the same diffi culty.

 

• Low Battery. A battery’s voltage can drop to less than 4 volts DC (1/3 of the original) during cold 

weather starting. Ensure your battery is working properly and is able to provide the proper current 
needed to start the vehicle in extreme temperatures.

 

• Low Fuel, or water in the fuel tank. Keep your fuel tank full as much as possible to prevent the 

build-up of condensation in the tank..

 

• A corroded or broken Hood Pin switch. Visually inspect the hood pin switch frequently. Cover with 

a dialectic grease to prevent corrosion.

 

• Trailer wiring. Corroded or improperly wired trailer wiring may cause the park light signal to bleed 

into the brake signal. This will cause the Remote-Starter to shut down as soon as the park lights 
are turned on.

 

• Problems with the Bypass Kit (if installed). If you are able to put the Remote-Starter into Ready 

Mode, Idle Mode, or Turbo Mode, but you are unable to Remote-Start the vehicle then the Bypass 
Kit may be failing. Several  Remote-Start attempts with a failed Bypass Kit may lock your vehicle 
for several hours.

 

• Dash warning lights. The dash should display in exactly the same way when either starting the 

vehicle with the key, or with the Remote-Starter. If the dash displays any warning lights (Check 
Engine, ABS, or Theft) once Remote-Started  then something is wrong. Stop using the Remote-
Starter and have it looked at immediately.

TIP:  If your vehicle is experiencing any problems either starting or running with the key have it looked 
at by the Remote-Starter’s installer fi rst. Having the vehicle worked on by another service centre may 
void any warranty and/or guarantees on the Remote-Starter and its Installation. Additionally the original 
installation centre may refuse all fees incurred by the latter service centre (if any).

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