AS PRG-1000 AUTOSTART TECH TOOL USER GUIDE AS PRG-1000
AS PRG-1000 AUTOSTART TECH TOOL PRG-1000 Parts The PRG-1000 includes: • The handheld unit and a 9-volt battery; • The PC-LINK adaptor, which enables communication between the PRG-1000 and a personal computer. This connectivity with a personal computer offers the capability of upgrading the PRG-1000 firmware and other additional features, such as saving/recalling personal programming options files on a computer. To PRG-1000 PC-LINK connector To computer USB port Fig.
AS PRG-1000 AUTOSTART TECH TOOL • The OBDII cable enables communication between the PRG-1000 and a vehicle’s OBDII system. The PRG-1000 recognizes multiple car networks – i.e., J1850, ISO9141, KWP2000 and CAN. The user can erase most GENERIC OBDII DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs). The PRG-1000 does not erase specific codes – i.e., most airbags and antipollution DTCs. Fig. 3 • The PRG-1000 comes with two test leads and alligator clips, which can be used to locate a valid tachometer source. Fig.
AS PRG-1000 AS PRG-1000 AUTOSTART TECH TOOL AUTOSTART TECH TOOL 14. Abbreviation Table of Functions and PRG-1000 Options • • • • • • • • The remote starter can be programmed even when it is solely powered by the PRG-1000. The remote starter or alarm system must be disarmed or in Valet Mode to access the programmer’s menu. The PRG-1000 displays a “COMMUNICATION ERROR” message when trying to program an armed unit. Select one of the PRG-1000 functions (TACH/Hz, OBDII SCAN, REMOTE, DIAG.
AS PRG-1000 AS PRG-1000 AUTOSTART TECH TOOL AUTOSTART TECH TOOL 12. SAVE BUTTON 2. UP & DOWN BUTTONS The “SAVE” button allows the installer to save customized settings of specific models for future units programming. Installers can save up to 10 customized settings. Please use the proper cable (see Fig. 2). Use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to scroll the PRG-1000 menu. 3. EXIT & ENTER BUTTONS 1. Press “READ” and select the brand you wish to use. 2.
AS PRG-1000 AS PRG-1000 AUTOSTART TECH TOOL AUTOSTART TECH TOOL 5. OBDII SCAN BUTTON Once the PRG-1000 is connected to the vehicle, the user can erase most generic OBDII DTCs. Press the “OBDII SCAN” button and follow the instructions displayed. 10. WRITE BUTTON The “WRITE” button is used to save the programming changes to the unit’s processor. In order to avoid the unit’s EEPROM corruption, do not disconnect the PRG-1000 during its writing process. Please use the proper cable (see Fig. 2).
AS PRG-1000 AS PRG-1000 AUTOSTART TECH TOOL AUTOSTART TECH TOOL 9. READ BUTTON 7. DIAGNOSTIC BUTTON The “READ” button displays the remote starter’s information and allows modification of its options. Please use the proper cable (see Fig. 2). 1. Press “READ” and select one of the brand names displayed on the PRG-1000. If the unit is not compatible, the PRG-1000 will display a “PRODUCT VERSION NOT SUPPORTED” message that prompts you to “Upgrade Programmer With PC Interface”.
SAVE (reference 12) RECALL (reference 11) READ (reference 9) EXIT (reference 3) UP (reference 2) REMOTE (reference 6) ON/OFF (reference 1) TACH Hz (reference 4) BUTTONS BLUE LCD DISPLAY DISPLAY Abbreviation Table of Functions and Options in Short Words (reference 14) PC-LINK (reference 13) WRITE (reference 10) DOWN (reference 2) ENTER (reference 3) DIAG.
