Directed Electronics AS-2371TW-FM - Status When Engine is Running; Troubleshooting Poor Transmitting Range

User Guide P.17
StatusRequestWhentheEngineisRunning
When the vehicle doors are locked:
The LED # 1 will flash 3 times to denote that the vehicle’s doors are locked.
When the vehicle doors are unlocked:
The LED # 2 will flash 3 times to denote that the vehicle’s doors are unlocked.
And:
RUN TIME Beep(s LED #1 LED #2 LED #3 LED #4
If there is more than 3/4 of
Run time cycle
3 ON for 1-sec
ON for 1-sec
ON for 1-sec
ON for 1-sec
If there is more than half of
run time cycle
3 ON for 1-sec
ON for 1-sec
ON for 1-sec
If there is more than 1/4 of
run time cycle
3 ON for 1-sec
ON for 1-sec
If there is less than 1/4 of
run time cycle
3 ON for 1-sec
ReadyModeStatusRequest
STATUS SEQUENCE LED #1 LED #2 LED #3 LED #4 Beep(s)
In Ready
Mode
if locked 3 flashes
1
if unlocked 3 flashes 2
Out of
Ready Mode
1
st
sequence
if locked
3 flashes
1
1
st
sequence
if unlocked
3 flashes 2
2
nd
sequence 4 4
TroubleshootingPoorTransmittingRange 
Many factors may affect the operating range of the transmitter. Some of these are:
• The condition of the battery in the transmitter.
• The operating environment (for example: downtown radio-frequency noise, airports, cellular
phone towers…).
• Metal: any type of metal will affect operating range. This includes the metal in the car.
• The shape of the vehicle can affect range as well; vans in general have an especially poor
range.
• The shape of the roof and A-pillars brings about considerable radio-frequency deflection (in
this case the signal from the remote control). As a result, the direction in which the vehicle is
facing in relation to the remote control can affect the range. Straight on – standing in front of
the vehicle – generally gives you the greatest range; the second best performance is from the
back. Using the remote control from either side of the vehicle will usually give the lowest
range.
• The range will be significantly lower in a crowded parking lot than in open space.
• Always hold the transmitter high, approximately at shoulder height. Holding the transmitter
against your chin will also increase your range: your head acts as an antenna.
• The operating range will be somewhat lower on vehicles equipped with an aftermarket or
factory alarm.
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