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INT-BMW1 troubleshooting guides and frequently asked questions.

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Introductory information regarding our products and services. If you are new to Fortin products this is the place to get started.

15 Jan 2010 Getting Started - Data-Link FAQ

What is data-link? Data-link is a high speed data communication link used between more than one after-market electronic device. These devices include remote-starters, alarm systems, GPS and telematics devices, and immobilizer bypass or interface module(s). The data-link protocol uses the EIA (Electronic Industries Association) RS-232 serial connection and communication standard. This is the exact same communication standard used with USB, which allows various electronic devices to communicate with ea...

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Articles relating to the installation and programming of our products. These articles contain the latest information and cover special instances that are not covered in each of the products generic installation manuals.

5 Dec 2008 Why an INT series module is required for remote-starter installations with an electronic ignition.

This vehicle is equipped with an electronic ignition and traditional key barrel wiring from the remote-starter will not function. An electronic ignition vehicle does not have the normally associated Ignition, Accessory and Starter wires for the remote-starter to connect to and control. An INT series interface module will automatically control the electronic ignition based on the Ignition, Accessory and Starter input signals received from the remote-starter. Furthermore, the INT series interfac...

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23 Jan 2009 Fortin 2-way Data-Link with Compustar 5000 and 5200 series starters and alarms.

By default the Compustar, Arctic Start and NU-Start remote-start/alarm modules are not programmed out of the box to communicate with the Fortin 2-way data-link protocol. These modules must have a programming Group - Option (4-11) changed to Optional Setting 2 to communicate with Fortin bypass modules through the RS-232 2-way Data-Link plug. Option Programming using a 1-way Remote: 1) Hold down the LOCK + START buttons for 2.5 seconds, then release. The parking lights will flash once to con...

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12 Jun 2009 INT-BMW1 Vehicle Shutdown Sequence

The following outlines the signals that are used by the INT-BMW1 after the vehicle has been remote started and how the INT-BMW1 determines when to shut down the vehicle for either convenience or security. There are 4 different possible shut down situations: 1) If the INT-BMW1 does not detect that the door is unlocked using the remote-starter, and the remote-starter is shut down the INT-BMW1 will shut down the vehicle immediately. This is for security reasons thus why it is important to connect t...

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