User Manual
By Firstech LLC, Version: 1.0
Applicable to the following remote(s);
2WQ9R-FM 2Way 5Button LCD Remote
Model Name
2WQ9R-FM
ANT-2WFMX
FCC ID
IC Number
VA5RCL300-2WFX
7087A-2WRCL300FX
VA5JA1000-2WFX
7087A-2WA1000FX
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WARNING
It is the responsibility of the vehicle operator to ensure that their vehicle is parked in a safe and responsible
manner.
(1) When leaving the vehicle, it is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the gearshift lever is in “Park” in
order to avoid accidents upon remote starting. (Note: Make sure that the automatic vehicle cannot star
in “Drive”.)
(2) It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the remote starter is disabled or put into valet mode before
FCC COMPLIANCE
servicing.
operation.
IC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this device.
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence.
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
(2) L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
Radiation Exposure Statement
This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
For ANT-2WFMX: This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between
the radiator & your body.
RF Specification
2WQ9R-FM : 433.92 ㎒ / FSK
ANT-2WFMX : 433.92 ㎒ / FSK
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Firstech system for your vehicle. Please take a minute to review this
entire manual. Note that this manual applies to the 2 Way 5 Button Liquid Crystal Display Remote
(2WQ9R-FM) whether you purchased the ALARM IT, START IT, or MAX IT system. There are
certain features listed in this manual that may not be available for your system. There may also be
features listed in this manual that require additional installation or programming before they are
active.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact the original place of purchase. For further
information you may also contact our customer support center at 888-820-3690.
Warranty Coverage
Caution: The Manufacturer’s warranty will be voided if this product is installed by anyone other than
an Authorized Firstech dealer. For complete warranty details visit www.compustar.com or the last
page of this manual. Firstech remotes carry a 1 year warranty from original date of purchase.
Warranty registration can be completed online by visiting www.compustar.com. Please complete the
registration form within 10 days of purchase. We do not include a mail in warranty registration card
with each unit – registration must be done online. To verify that an authorized dealer installed your
system, we highly recommend that you keep a copy of the original proof of purchase, such as the
dealer invoice in a safe place.
Quick Reference
Remote Maintenance – Battery Replacement
The only regular maintenance this system requires is remote control battery replacement. No
programming is required when replacing the battery.
Turn the remote over and unlock the battery cover by sliding the black button push. Slide the battery
cover off, revealing the AAA battery.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to observe correct polarity when installing the battery.
2 Way Remote Button Functions
Button
Duration
Description
Short(0.5 sec) Locks doors and if equipped, arms the alarm.
Double
Unlocks doors and if equipped, disarms the alarm.
Long(2.5 sec)
Short(0.5 sec)
Holding this button will start your vehicle. Repeat and this will
shut your vehicle down.
Car Check (updates vehicle status on remote pager) / Secure
Auxiliary / Temperature Display / Vehicle Voltage Display /
Remote Voltage Display
Accesses Remote Menu (Passive arming, Alert mode, etc)
See Remote Menu Table for details.
Short(0.5 sec) Locks doors and if equipped, arms the alarm.
Double
Double
Double
Long(2.5 sec)
Short(0.5 sec) Unlocks doors and if equipped, disarms the alarm.
Used as Auxiliary 1 and Sliding door right, Defrost function
according to the setting of AUX 1 Config in the remote menu.
Not available when set to OFF in AUX 1 Config of the remote
menu.
Panic/vehicle locater (flashes vehicle’s parking lights and
sounds siren and horn).
Used as Auxiliary 2 and Sliding door left, Head lights function
according to the setting of AUX 2 Config in the remote menu.
Not available when set to OFF in AUX 2 Config of the remote
menu.
Run time extender. Resets the run time for Turbo Timer or
Remote Start.
Long(2.5 sec)
Short(0.5 sec) LCD View
Long(2.5 sec)
Trunk release. Triggers the trunk release output and opens
the vehicle’s trunk.
Long(2.5 sec) Option programming menu 1. For use during installation.
Long(2.5 sec) Option programming menu 2. For use during installation.
Function Button Menu
Button
Duration
Description
Double
Enter remote menu
Long(2.5 sec) Exit remote menu
or
Short(0.5 sec) Remote menu selection and operation.
Short(0.5 sec) Move to the up of the remote menu
Short(0.5 sec) Move to the down of the remote menu
Remote Option Menu Table
Feature
Select
Function / Description
Passive arming
Passive arming On/Off
Valet mode
Valet mode On/Off
Alert mode
AUX 1 config
AUX 2 config
Language
Temperature
Sets your remote for Alarm or Starter Only systems.
Set to FULL for ALARM IT and MAX IT features. Set
to HALF for START IT ONLY systems.
Used as Auxiliary 1 and Sliding door right, Defrost
function according to the setting of AUX 1 Config in
the remote menu.
Used as Auxiliary 2 and Sliding door left, Head lights
function according to the setting of AUX 2 Config in
the remote menu.
Changes LCD display language from English to
French or Spanish.
Changes the temperature readout from Fahrenheit to
Celsius.
If the temperature setting is set to off, the
temperature is not displayed.
AUX Mode
Turns your Auxiliary Extender feature on or off.
Turbo timer
Turbo On/Off
Sound/Vibration
Turns the silent mode on or off.
Adjust the volume of your remote. 1 is the lowest. 3
is the highest.
Screen timeout
Adjusts the time your LCD will stay on after a button
is pressed.
Timer start
Timer Start On/Off
Drive lock
Drive Lock On/Off
2nd car mode
2nd Car Mode On/Off
Shock sensor
Shock sensor On/Off
Siren
Siren On/Off
Auxiliary Extender Button Table
Button
Duration
Description
Short(0.5 sec) Auxiliary 1
Short(0.5 sec) Auxiliary 2
Short(0.5 sec) Auxiliary 3
Short(0.5 sec) Auxiliary 4
Long(2.5 sec) Auxiliary 5
Long(2.5 sec) Auxiliary 6
Long(2.5 sec) Auxiliary 7
Description of antenna module installation position
<< Antenna Module >>
<< Harness >>
<< Installation of Antenna Module >>
Note: Use the power of car battery(+12volts).
The Antenna module have been calibrated for horizontal installation at the left-top corner of
the windshield.
Remote Coding / Programming Routine
IMPORTANT: Every Firstech remote must be coded to the system prior to performing any
operations. All remotes must be coded at the same time.
Programming Remotes:
STEP 1: Activate Valet/Programming mode by manually turning the ignition key on and off (between
the Acc & On positions) five times within 10 seconds. The vehicle’s parking lights will flash once with
the successful completion of this step.
STEP 2: Within 2 seconds after cycling the ignition for the 5
remotes or the (lock) button on 1 way remotes for a half second. The parking lights will flash once
to confirm the transmitter has been coded.
time, tap the Lock button on 2 way
th
Exiting Programming: Programming is a timed sequence. The parking
lights will flash twice signaling the end of programming mode.
Programming Multiple Remotes: After the confirmation flash given in
step 2, code additional remotes by pressing button (I) on 2 way
remotes or the (lock) button on 1 way remotes. The parking lights will
flash once confirming each additional remote. All compatible systems
can recognize up to 4 remotes.
Remote Start Error Diagnostic
If the remote start fails to start the vehicle, the parking lights will flash three times immediately.
Following those three flashes the parking lights will flash again corresponding to the error table.
Number of
Parking Light
Flashes
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Remote Start Error
Motor running or must first program tach
Key in ignition on position
Door open (manual transmission only)
Trunk open
Foot brake on
Hood open
Reservation off (manual transmission only)
Tach or tachless sensing failure
FT-DAS sensor shutdown
System is in Valet Mode
We recommend that you do not attempt any repairs on your remote starter. Contact your dealer or
call us directly.
Remote Start Shutdown Error Codes
If the remote start sequence has been completed and the vehicle shuts down, the vehicle’s parking
lights will flash 4 times, pause then flash again with the error code. Tap button 4 on 2 Way remotes
to initiate the shutdown error codes. On 1 Way remotes hold the Trunk and Start buttons together
for 2.5 seconds.
Number of
Parking Light
Flashes
1
2
3
4
Remote Start Shutdown Error
Lost engine sensing signal
Lost emergency brake signal
Foot brake triggered
Hood pin triggered
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Firstech, LLC Warrants to the original purchaser that this product shall be free of defects in material
and workmanship under normal use and circumstances for the period of time that the original owner
of this product owns the vehicle in which it is installed; except that the remote controller unit for the
period of one year from the date of installation to the original owner of this product. When the
original purchaser returns the product to the retail store where it was purchased or prepaid postal to
Firstech, LLC., 21903 68th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032, USA within the warranty period, and
if the product is defective, Firstech, LLC, will at its option repair or replace such.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED
BY THE MANUFACTURER AND EACH ENTITY PARTICIPATING IN THE STREAM OF
COMMERCE THEREWITH. THIS EXCLUSION INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, THE
EXCLUSION OF ANY AND ALL WARRANTY OF MERCHANTAPILITY AND/OR ANY AND ALL
WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND/OR ANY AND ALL WARRANTY
OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OR PATENTS, IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND/OR
ABROAD. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OF ANY ENTITIES CONNECTED THEREWITH
SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, DAMAGES
FOR LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF EARNINGS, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOSS OF ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITY AND THE LIKE. NOTWITHSTANDING THE ABOVE, MANUFACTURER DOES
OFFER A LIMITED WARRANTY TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE CONTROL MODULE AS
DESCRIBED ABOVE.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty will last or the exclusion or
limitation on how long an implied warranty will last or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights, which vary State to State.
Firstech, LLC. is not RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF EARNINGS, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOSS
OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND THE LIKE that may or may not resulted from the operation of
Compustar, Compustar Pro, Arctic Start, Vizion, or NuStart. NOT WITH STANDING THE ABOVE,
MANUFACTURER DOES OFFER A LIMITED WARRANTY TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE
CONTROL MODULE AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
Your Warranty
The product's warranty is automatically void if the date code or serial number is defaced, missing or
altered. This warranty will not be valid unless you have completed the registration card at
www.compustar.com within 10 days of purchase.