Installation Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS..................................................1

INTRODUCTION ............................................................2

WHAT’S INCLUDED .....................................................2

BEFORE YOU GET STARTED… ...................................2

INSTALLATION POINTS TO REMEMBER.................2

PS-3025 SH – FEATURES LIST.....................................3

HARNESS DESCRIPTION .............................................4

WIRING DIAGRAM .......................................................6

TRANSMITTER FUNCTIONS .......................................7

LEARNING A TRANSMITTER .....................................7

THE PROGRAMMING ASSISTANCE BUTTON .........7

VALET OPERATION......................................................7

To get into Valet Mode:................................................7

To get out of Valet Mode:.............................................8

MULTI-SPEED TACH LEARNING...............................8

PROGRAMMING OPTIONS ..........................................8

2nd IGN / ACC / CRANK RELAY OUTPUT ................10

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES..................................10

Lock Pulse Duration ...................................................10

Vehicle Type – Gas or Diesel .....................................10

Horn Confirmation......................................................10

SAFE START.............................................................11

Idle Mode....................................................................11

To activate the Idle Mode: ..........................................11

Cold Weather Mode....................................................11

Ignition-Controlled Door Locks .................................11

Smart Ignition Locks ..................................................11

Engine Running Confirmation....................................11

Smart Rearm...............................................................11

Secure Lock ................................................................11

Smart Secure Lock......................................................12

Key Sense ...................................................................12

Starter Disable ............................................................12

Priority Door Access ..................................................12

AUX 2 –Timed Output ...............................................13

Headlight Illumination............................................13

Remote-Activated Dome Light Supervision...........13

Horn Chirp Timing .....................................................14

AUX 3 – TRUNK or Sunroof control ........................14

TRUNK output with Disarm / Rearm pulse ...............14

Programmable External Trigger .................................14

HOME VALET .......................................................15

GROUND OUTPUT ......................................................15

PANIC MODE (in order to be available, this option must

be programmed)..............................................................15

QUICK LOCKOUT ....................................................15

MULTI-CAR OPERATION ..........................................15

RESETTING THE MODULE........................................16

EVENTS LOGGING and PLAYBACK.........................16

Start Failure Codes via Parking Lights: ......................16

Events playback:.........................................................16

DIAGNOSTICS - PARKING LIGHTS .........................17

TESTING .......................................................................17

CLOSING UP.................................................................17

NOTICE:DUE TO THE POTENTIAL FOR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR

ANY ELECTRICAL DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE OR TO THE UNIT THAT HAS CAUSED VEHICLE DAMAGE

DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE PRODUCT. THIS UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED BY A CERTIFIED

POLARSTART TRAINED TECHNICIAN USING ALL SAFETY DEVICES SUPPLIED.

Please review the Installation Guide carefully before beginning any work.

WARNINGTHIS UNIT IS DESIGNED FOR VEHICLES WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ONLY. BEFORE

INSTALLING THE UNIT, TEST THAT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START IF THE GEAR SELECT LEVER IS IN

DRIVE POSITION. IF IT STARTS IN GEAR, INSTALL A MANUAL TRANSMISSION CAR STARTER.

Rev: 1.10 TlGpLp Jan/08/02 – Manufactured in Canada by POLARSTART

POLARSTART PS-3025 SH

Multi-Channel Remote Starter System

for AUTOMATIC Transmissions

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INTRODUCTIONThe PS-3025 SH system is a state-of-the art remote car starter representing a breakthrough in vehicle convenience

technology. Designed with OEM integration in mind, it can be customized and used in almost every possible application. By

integrating timed, latched and ON/OFF outputs, this unit can single-handedly control virtually any electrical system in your

car.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Before beginning the installation, please review the installation guide – particularly the installation schematic and the

programming options.

NOTE: It is very important that you familiarize yourself with the programming and operation of the PS-3025 SH system,

even if you have already installed a Polarstart system in the past.

There are many great new features that may be overlooked if the manual is not read: you would therefore not maximize the

potential of the PS-3025 SH.

Prior to the installation, make sure that all the hardware components required to install the system are in the box.

The following is a list of components included in the kit:

1 - PS-3025 SH Control unit

1 - Super-heterodyne Receiver

1 - Plug-in push-button Valet Switch

1 - Five-button multi-channel Transmitter

1 - SH interconnect cable

1 - Plug-in 2-volt LED

1 - Hood Pin-switch

The kit also includes the following:

1 - 6-pin main Ignition Harness

1 - 5-pin Secondary Harness

1 - 2-pin Secondary Harness

1 - 12-pin Accessories Harness

User Guide and Installation Guide

BEFORE YOU GET STARTED…WARNING! This unit is designed for vehicles with an AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ONLY! Before installing the

unit, test that the vehicle will not start if the gear select lever is in Drive position.

If the vehicle starts in gear with the key, have the OEM neutral safety switch replaced before you install the car starter.

NOTE: If the vehicle ONLY starts in gear by jumping the starter wire, but NOT WITH THE KEY, then a neutral safety

relay MUST be installed.

FCC USER NOTICE:

THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY

UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S

AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

INSTALLATION POINTS TO REMEMBER Always leave a window open when working on a vehicle.

NEVER leave the keys in the car. Leave them on a workbench!

If possible, remove the fuse of the courtesy light to prevent battery drain.

Inspect the vehicle for any body damage or electrical problem.

Make sure that all the switches and controls operate properly.

Verify whether the vehicle starts and idles properly.

Never install the control unit where it could interfere with normal operation or obstruct service technicians.

Do not disconnect the Battery on vehicles equipped with air bags and anti-theft radios.

Always use a grommet when running wires into Engine compartment; never run wires through bare or sharp metal.

Always solder and tape all connections.

Never ground the Control Unit to the Steering Column of the vehicle.

Keep the Antenna away from other antenna types (GPS/Onstar)

Make sure that vehicles equipped with an automatic Transmission do not start while any one of the drive gears is

selected. (If it starts in gear, please install a manual transmission starter.)

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PS-3025 SH – FEATURES LIST LONG-RANGE SUPER-HETERODYNE RECEIVER

DRIVER’S-DOOR PRIORITY ACCESS

HOME VALET MODE

PROGRAMMABLE HIGH-CURRENT 2ND OUTPUT FOR IGNITION / ACCESSORIES / STARTER

SAFE START

DOME LIGHT SUPERVISION*

DOME LIGHT-SMART IGNITION LOCK

PROGRAMMING BUTTON (Makes programming a snap!!)

INTELLIGENT FACTORY-ALARM CONTROL (Can arm virtually any factory alarm!!)

SECURE LOCK AND ARM

SMART SECURE LOCK AND ARM

SMART REARM (Will only rearm once)

MULTI-CHANNEL 5-BUTTON REMOTE TRANSMITTER

INDEPENDENT ARM / DISARM WIRES

PANIC MODE (HORN CONFIRMATION)

MULTI-CAR OPERATION (Can control 2 separate Polarstart-equipped cars)

REMOTE WINDOW OR SUNROOF CLOSURE CAPABILITY ***

CONTROLLABLE LATCHED 30-SEC OR 60-SEC NEGATIVE OUTPUT

PLUG-IN PUSH-BUTTON VALET SWITCH AND L.E.D.

DIAGNOSTICS VIA PARKING LIGHTS

DUAL 12-VOLT SUPPLY

NEGATIVE DOOR-LOCK OUTPUTS

IGNITION-CONTROLLED DOOR LOCKS

INTELLIGENT TACH WIRE LOCATOR (Tells you when you get the right Tach wire!!!)

HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATION CONTROL*

PROGRAMMABLE PASSIVE OR ACTIVE ANTI-THEFT STARTER-DISABLE OUTPUT

PROGRAMMABLE HORN CHIRP TIMING

ZONE-3 DISARM / REARM

KEY SENSE

ANTI-GRIND FEATURE

NEGATIVE TRUNK-RELEASE OUTPUT

EXTERNAL TRIGGER CONTROL - PAGER READY

CODE-LEARNING TRANSMITTER

USER-CONTROLLED COLD WEATHER TIMER

MULTI-SPEED TACH LEARNING FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF TACH SIGNALS.

PROGRAMMABLE RUN TIME 4, 15 or 25 minutes (Gas); 9, 20 or 30 (Diesel)

GROUNDOUT (CONSTANT) WHILE RUNNING

PROGRAMMABLE DOOR-LOCK PULSE DURATION. (1/10 sec, 7/10 sec, 4 sec or Double Pulse)

IDLE MODE

ADDITIONAL PARKING LIGHT OUTPUT

GAS OR DIESEL OPERATION

LIMITED LIFE WARRANTY. ****

NOTE: * Relay required.

*** External window Module may be required.

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HARNESS DESCRIPTION

6-Pin Main Ignition Harness

Wire Wire colour Function Description

A RED +12-VOLT

BATTERY

Connect to the largest 12-volt Supply wire at the Ignition Harness. Ensure

that the OEM power wire is fused for more than 25 amps.

B VIOLET

(+) 30-AMP

STARTER

OUTPUT

Connect to the Starter wire of the vehicle. The source wire should have

+12 volts only when the Ignition Key is in the Crank position.

C RED +12-VOLT

BATTERY

Connect to the largest 12-volt Supply wire at the Ignition Harness. Ensure

that the OEM power wire is fused for more than 25 amps.

D YELLOW

(+) 30-AMP

IGNITION

OUTPUT

Connect to the Ignition wire of the vehicle. The source wire should have

+12 volts when the Ignition Key is in the Ignition On (Run) and Crank

positions.

E ORANGE

(+) 30-AMP

ACCESSORIES

OUTPUT

Connect to the Accessories wire of the vehicle. The source wire must have

power only in the Accessories position. (NO power in the Crank position.)

F GREEN

(+) 30-AMP

5th

RELAY

OUTPUT

This high-current output can be used to power a second Ignition/ Ac-

cessories or Crank wire. See the jumper setting for correct output.

5-Pin Secondary Harness

Wire Wire colour Function Description

1 BLACK (-) CHASSIS

GROUND INPUT

This wire must be connected to unpainted metal (Chassis). It is preferable

that you use a factory ground bolt rather than a self-tapping screw. Screws

tend to get loose or rusted over time and can cause erratic problems.

2 VIOLET

(AC)

TACHOMETER

INPUT WIRE

This wire must be connected to the negative side of the Ignition coil in

vehicles that use conventional coil systems. In multi-coil systems the Tach

wire may be difficult to locate. NOTE: Tach learning must be done after

the installation is completed.

3 GREY (-) HOOD

SWITCH WIRE

Connect this wire to the Hood Pin-switch supplied. This input will disable

or shutdown the remote starter when the Hood is opened.

4 ORANGE

(+) BRAKE

SWITCH INPUT

WIRE

This wire must be connected to the brake light wire of the vehicle. The wire

should show +12 volts, but only when the brakes are pressed. This input

will shut down the remote starter if the brakes are pressed.

5 YELLOW

+12-VOLT

PARKING

LIGHT OUTPUT

This wire provides +12 volts out and must be connected to the vehicle’s

Parking Lights wire that test +12 volts with the light switch in the ON

position. NOTE: Ensure that the voltage does not decrease or increase

when the dimmer control switch is turned; if the voltage goes up or down,

find another Parking Lights wire.

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12-Pin Accessories Harness

Wire Wire colour Function Description

1 BLUE (-) ZONE 3

or AUX 3

500mA Negative output. This output can be used to control the Trunk

release (1-sec. pulse) or can be set to operate as a Constant as long as

TRUNK is held pressed. (For sunroof or window close.)

2 BROWN (-) LOCK Programmable 500mA, 1/10 sec, 7/10 sec – 4 sec – negative output.

3 GREEN (-) UNLOCK Programmable 500mA, 1/10 sec, 7/10 sec – 4 sec – or DBL pulse negative

output.

4WHITE /

BROWN(-) ARM

MAX 500mA ground signal when the Doors are locked by remote. This

wire will go to ground 1/4 sec. before the LOCK pulse, and go OFF 1/8 sec

after LOCK. Must be connected to the OEM Arm wire (usually the Dome

Light). NOTE: The system will also give a Rearm pulse after remote-start

shutdown on this wire.

5WHITE /

GREEN(-) DISARM

Max 500mA, 1-sec. ground pulse when the Doors are unlocked by remote.

Connect to OEM Disarm wire of the vehicle. NOTE: The system will also

give a Disarm pulse before remote start on this wire.

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BLUE /

WHITE

(-) AUX 1

PRIORITY

DOOR ACCESS

This output will provide a 1-sec negative output (500 mA) when the

UNLOCK button on the Transmitter is pressed a second time. Can be used

as Horn Confirmation on the 2nd Lock. Can be used as Priority Door Access

when LOCK is pressed twice, or as Horn Confirmation when LOCK is

pressed or the TRUNK is released.

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WHITE /

ORANGE

(-) STARTER

DISABLE

(ARMED

OUTPUT)

This wire will provide a constant output (500 mA) when the system is

armed (locked by remote). Can be connected to external Starter interrupt

relay.

8 ORANGE (-) AUX 2

PANIC MODE

Negative 500mA output. Can be programmed for any one of the following

three options:

(1) Constant while LOCK+UNLOCK are pressed + 1 sec after release of

buttons.

(2) LOCK + UNLOCK toggles ON / OFF. (Max.30 sec)

(3) LOCK + UNLOCK toggles ON / OFF. (Max.60 sec)

NOTE: AUX 2 can be programmed for Priority Door Unlocking.

9 VIOLET

(-) EXTERNAL

TRIGGER

INPUT

This input will start the vehicle when it receives a 1-second ground pulse

from an external pager system or timer Module. It will also shut down upon

a 1-sec. pulse when running by remote.

10 WHITE (-) GROUND-

OUTPUT

500 mA constant ground output when running.

Will become active before remote Ignition On, and shut off after the system

shuts down.

11 GRAY N/A THIS PIN IS NOT USED – LEAVE EMPTY.

12 YELLOW (+) GLOW-PLUG

INPUT

This positive input will monitor the Glow Plug light in Diesel Mode, and

will wait until the glow plug light goes out to crank the vehicle. Connect to

the positive when ON side of the glow plug light in the vehicle. NOTE:

For Diesel, the Glow Plug timing delay is 15 seconds if the Glow Plug still

ON before crank. (25 seconds if run time = 30 min.)

2-Pin Harness

Wire Wire colour Function Description

1BLUE /

WHITEN/A N/A

2 YELLOW (-) PARKING

LIGHTSNegative 500 mA Parking Lights output.

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WIRING DIAGRAM

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TRANSMITTER FUNCTIONS

NOTE: Pressing the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously will activate the AUX 2 output. (The latter can be

programmed to give CONSTANT ground while pressed, or a 30- or 60-second timed output with remote toggle ON/OFF.)

LEARNING A TRANSMITTER The PS-3025 SH Transmitter does not come pre-programmed and must be code-learned after the wiring of the Module is

complete. The system has the ability to learn up to 4 different Transmitters; if a fifth Transmitter is learned, the first

Transmitter in memory will be lost. To erase all Transmitters from memory, you must perform a Module reset.

To program a new Transmitter, do the following:

1. Ensure that Ignition is OFF.

Hold the Hood Switch down for 4 seconds.

Release the Pin-switch. The Parking Lights should come on.

With Parking Lights on, immediately push and release the Pin-switch again. Parking Lights will stay on for up

to 20 seconds.

2. Turn the Ignition Key to the Ignition On (Run) position (Wait until the Parking Lights go OFF), then turn the key to

the OFF position.

(NOTE: The L.E.D. should be flashing during the next step)

3. Press the LOCK (or the UNLOCK) button until the Parking Lights flash once and come on again. Press the Lock

button again.

(NOTE: The Parking Lights will flash 5 times quickly)

4. To exit, close the Hood.

NOTE:

The L.E.D. follows the Parking Lights in all modes.

The system can hold a maximum of 4 Transmitters in memory.

THE PROGRAMMING ASSISTANCE BUTTON(A.k.a. the Hood Switch Interrupt.) Mounted on the PS-3025 SH, this Push-button can be used from within the vehicle

instead of the Hood Pin-switch: when the Hood is opened, pressing this button for 4 seconds will be equivalent to pressing

the Hood Pin-switch – it will cut the ground signal from the Hood Switch line.

NOTE: The Hood Switch must be installed and connected for the Programming Assistance Button to function.

VALET OPERATION The system can be placed in Valet Mode to disable the remote starting capabilities. This is necessary when the vehicle is

being serviced.

To get into Valet Mode:

1. Turn the Ignition Key to the Ignition On (Run) position.

2. Within 3 seconds, press and hold the Valet Switch for approx. 3 seconds. The L.E.D. will turn ON.

Remote Engine shut

down (STOP).

Cold-weather timer ON

& HOME VALET

activation.

UNLOCK (DISARM

Starter Disable) or

AUX 2 (Priority Door

Access.)

LOCK

(ARM Starter Disable)

TRUNK release or

AUX 3

Remote Engine START.

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To get out of Valet Mode:

1. Turn the Ignition Key to the Ignition On (Run) position.

2. Within 3 seconds, press and hold the Valet Switch for 3 seconds. The L.E.D. will turn OFF.

If you try to remote-start while the vehicle is in Valet Mode, the Parking Lights will flash twice (and the Horn will chirp

twice if configured) – see the Diagnostics table at the end of this manual.

MULTI-SPEED TACH LEARNINGOn some Ignition systems, the Tach signal can be too high or too low, thus causing failed starts under certain temperatures.

The PS-3025 SH system is designed to read a wide range of Tach signals. No manual adjustments are necessary. However,

each time a new unit is installed, new Tach adjustment procedures should be carried out.

The procedures for the Tach adjustment are as follows:

1. Ensure that Ignition is OFF.

Hold the Hood Switch down for 4 seconds.

Release the Pin-switch. The Parking Lights should come on.

With Parking Lights on, immediately push and release the Pin-switch again. Parking Lights will stay on for up

to 20 seconds.

2. Press and hold the Brake Pedal and press the LOCK + UNLOCK buttons simultaneously on the Transmitter The

Parking Lights will flash 4 times.

3. Release the brake and start the vehicle and allow it to reach regular Engine idle speed. The Parking Lights will go

out when the Tach signal is detected.

4. Press and hold the Brake Pedal until the Parking Lights flash 5 times – the Tach signal has been learned.

To end TACH learning at any time, close the Hood.

If the Horn is programmed, it will honk 1, 2 or 3 times depending on which Tach Mode was detected.

PROGRAMMING OPTIONS The PS-3025 SH System is equipped with 3 custom Programming Modes, allowing the installer to custom-fit the system

according to the requirements of each vehicle.

To get into a Programming Mode you must do the following:

1. Ensure that Ignition is OFF.

Hold the Hood Switch down for 4 seconds.

Release the Pin-switch. The Parking Lights should come on.

With Parking Lights on, immediately push and release the Pin-switch again. The Parking Lights will stay on

for up to 20 seconds.

2. Press and hold the Brake Pedal, then press:

the LOCK button for Mode 1

the UNLOCK button for Mode 2

the TRUNK button for Mode 3

NOTE: Depending on the Mode you want to change, the Parking Lights will flash once for Mode 1, twice for

Mode 2, and three times for Mode 3. If Horn Confirmation is programmed, the Horn will also chirp 1, 2 or 3 times,

also indicating the Mode.

3. Release the Brake Pedal.

NOTE: The unit will stay in Programming Mode until the Hood Pin-switch is pressed or the Valet Switch is turned

off. (Therefore, take your time to make the proper selection.)

Each Mode has functions for which options must be selected. Once you have selected either Mode 1, Mode 2 or Mode 3, the

system automatically moves to function one. You must then select the desired option for each function. Once you have

selected an option, you will move to the next function, and so on.

To select one of the three options, press the appropriate button on the Transmitter (see below).

1. LOCK = option 1

2. UNLOCK = option 2

3. TRUNK = option 3

4. START = option 4

Once an option has been selected, the Parking Lights will flash 1, 2, 3 or 4 times, depending on the option that has been

selected.

Take your time to make the proper selections. The unit will stay in Programming Mode until the Hood Pin-switch is pressed.

Pressing the Brake Pedal will bring you back to the programming menu, where you can select another Mode.

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MODE 1 *indicates default setting

FUNCTION 1 – Ignition-controlled Door Locks

OPTION 1* Ignition Locks ENABLED

OPTION 2 Ignition Locks DISABLED

OPTION 3 Ignition LOCK only

OPTION 4 Ignition UNLOCK only

FUNCTION 2 – Secure Lock

OPTION 1* Secure Lock DISABLED (1.0 Sec Disarm pulse)

OPTION 2 Smart Secure Lock ENABLED

OPTION 3 Secure Lock DISABLED (0.5 Sec Disarm pulse)

OPTION 4 Standard Secure Lock

FUNCTION 3 – Passive / Active Starter Disable Mode

OPTION 1* Starter Kill PASSIVE (1-minute timeout)

OPTION 2 Starter Disable ACTIVE

OPTION 3 Starter Disable PASSIVE (3-minute timeout)

OPTION 4 Starter Disable ACTIVE (ground output, IGN and ACC are turned on 1/4 sec. before Door Locks

– this is to shut off the Dome Light and enable Door monitoring on certain vehicles.)

FUNCTION 4 – Door Locks Timing

OPTION 1* 7/10-sec. LOCK / UNLOCK pulses

OPTION 2 4-sec. LOCK / UNLOCK pulses

OPTION 3 7/10-sec. LOCK pulse, and TWO – 1/2 sec. UNLOCK pulses

OPTION 4 1/10-sec. LOCK and 1/10-sec. UNLOCK pulses

MODE 2 *indicates default setting

FUNCTION 1 – Safe Start Mode

OPTION 1 SAFE START – ENABLED

OPTION 2* SAFE START – DISABLED

OPTION 3 SWAP START:

START button = LOCK + UNLOCK

AUX 2 = START button

FUNCTION 2 – Engine Run Time

OPTION 1 Run time = 4 minutes in Gas Mode / 9 minutes Diesel Mode

OPTION 2* Run time = 15 minutes in Gas Mode / 20 minutes Diesel Mode

OPTION 3 Run time = 25 minutes in Gas Mode / 30 minutes Diesel Mode

FUNCTION 3 – Idle Mode

OPTION 1 Idle Mode – DISABLED

OPTION 2* Idle Mode – ENABLED

FUNCTION 4 – Gas or Diesel Mode

OPTION 1 Diesel Engine Mode (Cold Weather Mode run time = 20 min.)

OPTION 2* Gasoline Engine Mode

OPTION 3 Diesel Engine Mode (Cold Weather Mode run time = 9 min.)

MODE 3 *indicates default setting

FUNCTION 1 – Home Valet Mode

OPTION 1 Home Valet – ENABLED

OPTION 2* Home Valet – DISABLED

FUNCTION 2 –AUX 3 / Zone 3

OPTION 1 Constant while TRUNK button is pressed

OPTION 2* 1-sec. Trunk 1 output when TRUNK button pressed for 3-sec while Ignition is OFF

OPTION 3 Trunk 2 output with Disarm / Rearm pulse.

OPTION 4 For FUTURE use

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FUNCTION 3 –AUX 2

OPTION 1 Constant while pressed (LOCK & UNLOCK pressed simultaneously) or START in Safe Start Mode

OPTION 2* Toggle ON / toggle OFF with timeout up to 30 seconds

OPTION 3 Toggle ON / toggle OFF with timeout up to 60 seconds

OPTION 4 Priority Door Access

FUNCTION 4 - AUX 1

OPTION 1 Horn Confirmation on 2nd LOCK

OPTION 2* Priority Door

OPTION 3 Horn Confirmation when LOCK

FUNCTION 5 – External Trigger Sense

OPTION 1 Zone 3 (Trunk pin) rearm (controls rearm timing)

OPTION 2* Engine START / STOP

OPTION 3 Key Sense

OPTION 4 Dome Light-controlled Smart Ignition LOCK

2nd

IGN / ACC / CRANK RELAY OUTPUT PS-3025 SH-series car starters are equipped with a high-current, programmable 5th relay onboard that can be used to power a

second Ignition, Accessory, or Crank wire.

The unit uses a series of 3 jumpers; each jumper represents a function. In order to activate any one of the three possible 2nd

outputs, you must place the jumper (supplied) on one of the three sets of pins, and simply connect the 14-AWG wire to the

second Ign / Acc / Crank wire of the vehicle.

NOTE:

ONLY ONE OF THE THREE SETS OF JUMPERS CAN

BE USED AT ONE TIME.

The relay output rating on this unit is 25A at most.

Defective OEM solenoid switches can sometimes draw up

to 50 or 60A, causing the 30A fuse to blow. Using a digital

voltmeter, check the Starter wire for voltage draw when

vehicle is cranking.

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES The following features can be programmed according to installation needs and the requirements of the user.

Lock Pulse Duration

(Mode 1 – Function 4)

7/10-sec. LOCK and 7/10-sec. Unlock pulses by default.

4-sec. lock/unlock outputs to control vacuum Door Lock systems (i.e.: Mercedes)

A single 7/10-sec. LOCK pulse and two 1/2-sec UNLOCK pulses. (Used for double pulse disarm/unlock systems

i.e.: Maxima, Pathfinder, Volkswagen…)

Or 1/10 sec LOCK and 1/10 sec Unlock pulses.

Vehicle Type – Gas or Diesel

(Mode 2, Function 4) Set to Gas Mode by default, the unit can be programmed to operate in Diesel Mode. In Diesel Mode the

system will wait for glow plug light to go out for up to 15 seconds, before cranking the Engine. Note that the run time is

automatically extended when Diesel Mode is selected.

Horn Confirmation

(Mode 3 – Function 4 – OFF by default.) AUX 1 can be programmed to activate the Horn every time the LOCK button is

pressed, or when the LOCK button is pressed twice within a 3-second delay. When Horn Confirmation is activated, Panic

Mode is enabled.

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SAFE START

(Mode 2, Function 1, OFF by default.) If this feature is enabled, it will require the user press the START button on the

remote Transmitter 2 times within 3 sec. to start the vehicle. This will eliminate accidental remote starts, for example when

there are children in the house.

If the regular Safe Start Mode is selected:

To get into Cold Weather Mode, press the START button before pressing the STOP button for 3 sec.

If the Special Safe Start Mode is selected (SWAP Mode):

To start the vehicle: press LOCK + UNLOCK buttons simultaneously.

Press START button to activate AUX2.

Idle Mode

(Mode 3, Function 3) When programmed, this option allows the user to engage the remote starter to take over the vehicle

while it is already running. This option will keep the vehicle running for the pre-programmed run time, or until it is shut

down.

To activate the Idle Mode:

While the Engine is running, press LOCK, UNLOCK or START on the Transmitter until the Parking Lights

come ON. (If Ignition Locks are disabled, the START button will not cause the Doors to be unlocked.)

Remove the key and exit the vehicle.

Lock the Doors – the vehicle will go on running for the entire pre-programmed run time.

NOTE: do not leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle running in Idle Mode!!!

Cold Weather Mode

If the Cold Weather Mode is activated, it will start and run the Engine every 2 hours for a 4-minute interval (9 or 20 minutes

for Diesel Engines) within a period of 24 hours.

To activate the Cold Weather Mode: o Press and hold the STOP button until the Parking Lights flash 3 times.

If Safe Start is on, you can activate the Cold Weather Mode by: o Pressing the START button, and then

o Pressing and holding the STOP button until the Parking Lights flash 3 times.

To check whether the system is in Cold Weather Mode: o Press and release the Brake Pedal: the Parking Lights should stay on while the Brake Pedal is pressed.

To exit the Cold Weather Mode, do any of the following: o Open the Hood.

o Start the Engine by remote.

o Turn the Ignition Key to the Ignition On (Run) position.

o Press and hold the STOP button for 3 seconds until the Parking Lights flash once.

o Turn on the Valet function (but not Home Valet).

Use Mode 2, function 4, option 1 to set a Diesel Engine to a 20-minute run time in Cold Weather Mode; otherwise set it to

9 minutes using option 3.

Ignition-Controlled Door Locks

(Mode 1, function 1, option 1 or 3.) Ignition-controlled Door Locks is enabled by default. This feature will automatically

LOCK all the Doors as soon as the key is turned to the Ignition On (Run) position and the Brake Pedal is pressed. When the

key is turned to the OFF position, the Doors will automatically be unlocked (Option 1 or 4).

Smart Ignition Locks

On the PS-3025 SH, when the Ignition-Controlled Door Locks are active and the Engine is running, whenever the Brake

Pedal is pressed while a Door that has been unlocked since the last LOCK pulse was sent, the system will relock all Doors at

once.

Engine Running Confirmation

(Mode 3, function 4, option 1 or 3.) While the Engine is already running under remote, when the START button is pressed,

the Horn will chirp if the Horn option is programmed.

Smart Rearm

On the PS-3025 SH, the system will only rearm once; extra Rearm signals will not be sent when additional Lock signals are

sent. (Certain factory alarms are affected when additional Rearm pulses are sent once the system is armed.)

Secure Lock

OFF by default. When programmed, SECURE LOCK adds an UNLOCK pulse when a START signal is received from the

Transmitter. It will provide a LOCK pulse 1 seconds after the Module starts the Engine, and a LOCK pulse 4 seconds after

it stops the Engine. When the Smart Secure Lock Mode is programmed (Mode 1, function 2, option 2), LOCK and UNLOCK

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operations will not occur if the vehicle was disarmed. (This function is required for certain factory alarms which are triggered

by remote start operations.)

Smart Secure Lock

Some OEM factory alarm systems use the Lock wire to arm the alarm and the Unlock wire to disarm it. However most OEM

systems (with the exception of VW) will LOCK the Doors, but will not rearm the alarm while the Engine is running. With

Secure Lock, you can control certain OEM factory alarm systems without connecting other wires to disarm the alarm. If the

system is armed upon a remote START of the vehicle, it will automatically UNLOCK the Doors and disarm the OEM alarm.

Then, 1 second after the vehicle is started by remote, it will LOCK the Doors. Furthermore, 4 seconds after the Engine stops

running, Secure Lock will LOCK all the Doors and arm the system once again. If the system is disarmed there will be no

Secure Lock upon a remote START, nor will there be any Lock after the Engine stops.

Key Sense

With this option selected (Mode 3, function 5, option 3), while in Passive Mode the Starter Disable will not rearm if the key

is detected in Ignition. If Secure Lock is programmed, LOCK and Ream will not activate while the key is sensed. Connect the

External Trigger (negative input) to Key Sense on the Ignition Switch.

Starter Disable

(Mode 1, Function 3, passive by default.) The PS-3025 SH is equipped with a selectable passive- or active-arming Starter

Disable circuit that will prevent the vehicle from starting when the system is armed. The wire will provide a constant 500 mA

negative output when the system is armed (locked by remote) and can be connected to an external Starter (see diagram).

The Starter Disable circuit can be programmed for PASSIVE Mode (arm itself with a 1-minute or 3-minute timeout) or for

ACTIVE Mode (must be armed by the user).

If Mode 1, Function 3, Option 4 is selected, the ground output and Ignition will be triggered before the system locks the

Doors.

NOTE: Installation of the STARTER DISABLE system requires an external relay. (NOT INCLUDED!)

When installing the Starter Disable, it is extremely important that pin 86 be wired to Ignition, and that it get not jumped to

pin 30 (this will result in damage to the vehicle).

Priority Door Access

(AUX 1, AUX 2 or both can be programmed for Priority Door Access.) This great feature allows the user to UNLOCK only

the driver’s Door with a single press of the UNLOCK button on the Transmitter, and then to UNLOCK the other Doors, if

desired, upon a second press of the UNLOCK button.

This output will provide a 1-sec negative output when the UNLOCK button is pressed a second time on the Transmitter. This

can be used as Priority Door Access or even as a TRUNK release.

NOTE: On vehicles that are factory-equipped with Priority Door Access, all the required relays are already in the vehicle

(e.g.: Caravan). In this case the vehicle will have 3 OEM relays for Door Locks: one relay will UNLOCK only the driver’s

Door, the second will UNLOCK the other Doors and the third will LOCK all Doors.

To connect the Module to this type of systems, simply identify the relays and locate the trigger pins (pin 85 or 86) and

connect the green Unlock output from the Starter to the OEM driver’s-Door Unlock relay, and the Priority Door (AUX) from

the Starter to the second Unlock relay.

Starter Disable output

from Module

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To install Priority Door Access on 2-relay OEM systems, follow the diagram below:

The OEM Unlock wire at the driver’s-Door actuator must be cut in half and a relay must be installed.

NOTE: The relay must be activated with the GREEN (-) UNLOCK output from the remote starter, and the Priority Door

(AUX) wire from the Module must be connected to the OEM negative UNLOCK wire before the Door Locks Switch in the

vehicle.

AUX 2 –Timed Output

(Mode 3, Function 3.) This 500 mA negative Auxiliary 2 output can be used for many different applications

NOTE: It can be programmed for Priority Door Access if AUX 1 is programmed for Horn confirmation.

The following diagrams show how to use this output for Headlight illumination or Remote Dome Light supervision.

Headlight Illumination

Remote-Activated Dome Light Supervision

POSITIVE TRIGGER NEGATIVE TRIGGER

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Horn Chirp Timing

Follow these steps to program the Horn Confirmation:

1. Push the Hood Switch down, up, down and up.

2. Press the Brake Pedal.

3. Press the UNLOCK and START buttons; the Horn will chirp 5 times (Only if Horn is programmed in MODE 3 –

FUNCTION 4)

4. Release the buttons of the Remote Control; to increase the Horn Pulse by 3 ms, press the LOCK button; to decrease

the Horn Pulse by 3 ms, press the UNLOCK button; to increase the Horn Pulse by 10 ms, press the START or STOP

button; to decrease the Horn Pulse by 10 ms, press TRUNK.

For each timing change, the Horn will chirp using the new settings, except under the following circumstances:

1. When the lower limit of 5 ms is reached, the Horn will sound for 1/4 second.

2. When the upper limit of 200 ms is reached, the Horn will sound for 3/4 second.

3. A system reset will set the system back to the 22-ms default.

4. If you press LOCK and UNLOCK, 3 chirps will be heard, indicating that the new values were saved.

Or Close the Hood to cancel the changes.

AUX 3 – TRUNK or Sunroof control

(Mode 3, Function 2.) This 500 mA negative AUX 3 output can be used for many different applications. The output can be

programmed to give a 1-sec pulse when Ignition is OFF or when Ignition is ON after a remote start; or to give a continuous

output as long as the TRUNK is held down (for Sunroof or Window close). NOTE: If AUX 3 is programmed for a 1-second

TRUNK signal, you will need to hold the TRUNK button down for 2 seconds in order to pop the trunk.

The following diagrams show how to use this output for Positive or Negative TRUNK release systems.

TRUNK output with Disarm / Rearm pulse

(Mode 3, Function 2, Option 3.) When the Trunk 2 option is selected (Mode 3, function 2, option 3), a Disarm signal will be

sent before the Trunk is popped. An Arm signal will be sent 4 seconds later. (This option is overridden when the Zone 3

Bypass is programmed.)

Programmable External Trigger

(Mode 3, Function 5.) The External Trigger wire can be connected to a Trunk Pin-switch generating a negative signal when

the Trunk is open.

When the External Trigger wire is programmed as a Zone 3 Sense wire, pressing TRUNK will pulse the Disarm

signal for 1 second. If Zone 3 is detected (ground), a Rearm pulse is sent 5 seconds after Zone 3 closes. If Zone 3 is

unchanged (no ground), a Rearm pulse is sent 4 seconds after the button is pressed (Disarm is sent only if the system

was previously locked and armed ). If Secure Lock is enabled, a Lock pulse and a Rearm pulse will be sent.

(Make sure Mode 3, Function 3, Option 3 is programmed.)

When the External Trigger wire is programmed as External Trigger, a ground pulse on this line will START or

STOP the car.

When the External Trigger wire is programmed as Key Sense, when a key is detected (Key in Ignition – Negative

signal) the Starter Disable will not be rearmed even when it is set to Passive Mode. If Secure Lock is programmed,

Lock and Rearm will not be activated while Key Sense is active.

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When the External Trigger wire is programmed as Dome Light Monitor – Smart Ignition Lock, while the Ignition

Lock option or Lock Only option is enabled, the Doors will be re-locked every time the Door is opened and then

closed when the brake is pressed.

HOME VALET

(Mode 3 – Function 1) This amazing safety feature allows the user to remotely place the system into a no-start mode: if the

vehicle is parked indoors there is no danger it will start accidentally by Remote Control or External Trigger.

To activate Home Valet

Press the LOCK or UNLOCK button

Within 3 seconds, press the STOP button until the parking lights turn ON and remain lit for 3 sec.

To disable Home Valet, simply turn the Ignition Key to the Ignition On (Run) position.

NOTE: Once Home Valet is activated, the vehicle will not start by Remote Control or External Trigger until the Ignition Key

is turned to the Ignition On (Run) position.

GROUND OUTPUT This is a 500 mA constant ground output when the vehicle is running. It becomes active 1 second before remote Ignition ON,

and shuts OFF as soon as a system shutdown is received. It can be used to activate external relays, bypass kits or external

Modules.

PANIC MODE (in order to be available, this option must be programmed) In an emergency situation, you can activate Panic Mode. This will shut down the Engine and UNLOCK the Doors (if

UNLOCK is held pressed) or LOCK the Door (if LOCK is held), disarm the Starter Disable and sound the Horn for 30 sec.

NOTE: The Panic Mode can only be activated if the Horn is configured accordingly (Mode 3, Function 3, Option 3).

To activate the Panic Mode:

Press and hold the UNLOCK button for approximately 3 seconds until the Siren is triggered ON and the Parking

Lights flash; this will UNLOCK the Doors before the Horn is triggered.

Or press and hold the LOCK button for approximately 3 seconds until the Siren is triggered ON and the Parking

Lights flash; this will LOCK the Doors before the Horn is triggered.

The Panic Mode will automatically shut off after 30 sec.

NOTE: If you want to stop the Panic Mode before the 30-sec. delay, press the LOCK or UNLOCK button for approximately

1 second.

QUICK LOCKOUTAlso called SECURE PANIC – for quick protection: the system will LOCK all Doors when Brake Pedal is pressed when the

Horn is sounding. (This features works only when Panic Mode has been activated.)

MULTI-CAR OPERATION PS-3025 SH systems allow for Multi-Car operation. This allows the owner of two Polarstart systems, installed on two

vehicles, to control both systems with one Transmitter. (Both vehicles must be equipped with a PS-3025 SH)

The remote Transmitter of the primary vehicle can control the Starter Disable system, the Door Locks and the remote Car

Starter and TRUNK operation of the second vehicle. The remote Transmitter of the second vehicle can also operate the

primary vehicle

To program a Transmitter for a second vehicle under Multi-Car operation, you must press TRUNK + LOCK buttons

simultaneously on that Transmitter in step 3 of the Transmitter code-learning procedure.

2nd

CAR CONTROL (Press buttons simultaneously):

Press TRUNK + LOCK: LOCK

Press TRUNK + UNLOCK: UNLOCK

Press TRUNK + START: START

Press TRUNK + STOP: STOP

Press TRUNK + LOCK + UNLOCK: AUX 3 (TRUNK)

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RESETTING THE MODULE The PS-3025 SH system is equipped with a reset function that allows the installer to erase all Transmitter codes and return all

programmed options to the factory defaults.

To reset the Module:

1. Ensure that the Valet and Ignition are both OFF.

Hold the Hood Pin-switch down for 4 sec. Release the Pin-switch.

Immediately push and release pins-witch once again.

2. Press the VALET switch 6 times or more, until the Parking Lights start to flash.

3. Parking Lights will flash 8 times.

NOTE: After a reset has been performed, the system sets all options back to default and erase all Transmitter codes. (Seeprogramming page for default option.)

EVENTS LOGGING and PLAYBACK This feature will playback the last 4 Start Failure events via the Parking Lights.

Start Failure Codes via Parking Lights:

1x = No start

3x = Hardware reset

4x = Brakes

5x = No Tach cut-off

6x = Hood

7x = Engine running, no ignition detected

8x = Already running

9x = Reserved for testing purposes

NOTE: x stands for one Parking Lights flash.

Events playback:

Hold the Hood Pin-switch down for 4 seconds and release it.

Push the Hood Pin-switch successively DOWN, UP, DOWN, UP.

The Parking Lights and the LED will flash 4 events stored in the memory

NOTE:

There is a pause after each event played back.

The system will play back the most recent event first, follows by the second most recent event, and so on.

If there is no error code for any event, the Parking Lights will give one long flash.

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DIAGNOSTICS - PARKING LIGHTS FLASH RATE (NORMAL OPERATION)

TESTINGBefore putting back the vehicle together, it’s a good idea to check that the system operates properly. The following testing

procedures should be used to verify proper installation and operation of the system. Before testing, make sure that all

connections are soldered and that the unit is plugged in.

1. Test Hood-Switch shutdown: with the vehicle running under the Remote Starter, open the Hood; the vehicle should

shut down. If it does not shut down, check the Hood Switch and its connector.

2. Test the Brake shutdown circuit: With the vehicle running under remote, press and release the Brake Pedal. The

Engine should shut down immediately. If the Engine continues to run, check the Brake Switch connection.

3. Test all functions for proper timing and operation.

4. Remote-START the Engine and listen for Starter drag. If the Starter cranks too long, go through another TACH

learn.

CLOSING UP Use tie-wraps or screws to properly secure the starter Module and keep the wiring away from any moving parts such as the

Parking Brakes or Steering Column Shafts. Mount all switches in a good and accessible location where they do not risk

getting kicked or hit accidentally. Take the time to properly explain all functions and features to the customers before they

leave the premises. Most comebacks are the result of misunderstandings about how a product works or performs. Doing this

will save time and money. Always make all your connections before plugging in the Module, and be sure to test all functions

properly before closing up the installation.

FLASHES DESCRIPTION

1

Doors locked

End of run time

Run time cancelled

Trunk opened

Cancelled cold weather

Or cannot start after maximum attempts of tries

2 Doors unlocked.

3Entering Cold Weather Mode

Tach watch lockout.

4 +12 volts where detected on the brake line and cancelled cranking

5New Transmitter learned

Tach learnt

6 Remote start attempt was made with a Tach or a vacuum signal detected

8 Unit Reset: Occurs when the unit is reset to factory default

10 The Hood line went to ground during crank or run time

ON 2 sec. The Hood opened and the Hood switch line went to ground. This is step one of the Programming Mode.

ON 5 sec. The end stage of the procedure to program Transmitters.

ON 20 sec. If the Hood Switch is flashed twice (down-up-down-up): the unit went into step 1 of the programming

cycle.

ERRATICIf the unit flashes erratically (1 to 9 flashes followed by a pause, followed by more flashes), it is in

Playback Mode. This occurs when the Hood-Switch line is flashed 3 times (down-up-down-up-down-up).