Remote car starters offer unparalleled convenience, especially during harsh weather conditions. Imagine starting your car from the warmth of your home on a freezing winter morning or cooling it down on a scorching summer day. Ultra remote car starters are a popular choice for adding this functionality to your vehicle. Like any electronic device, sometimes your remote car starter’s remote needs to be reprogrammed, whether due to battery changes or system resets. Fortunately, programming your Ultra remote car starter is usually a straightforward process you can do yourself. This guide will walk you through the steps to program your Ultra remote, ensuring you regain control and convenience quickly.
Entering Remote Program Mode
The first step to programming your Ultra remote car starter is to enter the program mode. This mode allows the system to learn and recognize new remote signals. Here’s how to get started:
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Ignition Cycling: Begin by quickly turning your ignition key from the OFF position to the ON position and back to OFF three times in rapid succession (ON/OFF, ON/OFF, ON/OFF). Make sure to leave the key in the ON position after the third cycle.
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Engage Program Switch: Locate and HOLD the program switch. Upon holding the switch, you should hear the vehicle’s horn honk once, and the parking lights will turn on. This confirms that you have successfully entered program mode. If the horn doesn’t honk, repeat step 1 to ensure the system is ready for programming.
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Confirmation Horn: Continue holding the program switch until you hear the horn honk five times. These five honks indicate that the system has entered transmitter program mode, and it is now ready to learn the signals from your remote(s).
Programming Remotes for Normal Operation
Once in transmitter program mode, you can program your remotes for standard, everyday operation. Follow these steps to program your remote’s primary functions:
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Press Lock (or Start) Button: On the first remote you wish to program, press and release the LOCK button. For some Ultra remote models, particularly the 1172 series, this button might be labeled as START. This action signals to the system that you are programming a remote for normal operation.
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Confirmation Horn: After pressing the button, you should hear the horn honk one time. This confirms that the system has successfully recognized and programmed the remote for standard functions. If you don’t hear a horn, press the button again to ensure the signal is received.
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Program Additional Remotes: If you have additional remotes that you want to use for normal operation, repeat step 1 and 2 for each remote. Remember, all remotes intended for normal operation must be programmed together during the same programming sequence.
Programming Remotes for 2nd Car or Padlock Operation
Ultra remote car starters often come with additional functionalities, such as a 2nd car mode or a padlock feature, which can be assigned to a separate button on your remote. Here’s how to program these functions:
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Press Button 4: On the remote you want to program for the 2nd car or padlock function, press and release BUTTON 4. This button is typically designated for these secondary functions.
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Confirmation Horn: Listen for a single horn honk, which confirms that the system has successfully programmed the remote for the 2nd car or padlock operation. If you miss the horn confirmation, press the button again.
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Two-Way Remote Note: For 2-way remote models, to program the 2nd car operation, you may need to enter transmitter program mode and ensure the # icon is active on the remote before programming. If the # icon is displayed, the remote is set for 2nd car operation.
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Program Additional Remotes (2nd Car/Padlock): Repeat steps 1 and 2 for any additional remotes you wish to program for the 2nd car or padlock functionality. Again, program all remotes for this function in the same programming sequence.
Exiting Remote Program Mode
After you have programmed all your desired remotes for both normal and secondary operations, it’s crucial to exit the remote program mode to finalize the process and ensure the system functions correctly.
- Turn Ignition OFF: Simply turn your ignition key to the OFF position. This action signals to the Ultra remote car starter system that you have completed the programming process and want to exit program mode.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully program your Ultra remote car starter. Always ensure you are in a safe location when programming your remote and refer to your specific Ultra remote car starter model’s manual for any nuances or specific instructions. With your remotes programmed, you can once again enjoy the convenience and comfort of your remote car starter system.
