The original module is the black colour box with embossed STEEL MATE.Observe the shape.Imitations module is black but shape is different.Dealers try to sell you these imitations which give you trouble afterwards and customers blames the company.I am using this system since 2000 in my Daewoo Racer and have no problem.I have never visited the installer for trouble shooting till now.
This is the shape of the remote which was shipped to Pakistan till 1 year back.Other models in market are imitations even though you can find their remote design on STEEL MATE site but wont find every ascessory same.
Dealers recommend other brands but their range and quality is very low(Practical experience).
Salient Features:-
1.Signal sending range 250 meters and signal recieving range 3300 meters(If many obstacles then around 1000 meters)
2.Keyless Entry(Unlock and lock)
3.Auto Start(The starting mechanism has been programmed not to over start as it detects current flowing thru the coil wires.If vehicle doesnt start in first attempt then it gives gap for 20 seconds and tries again.)
4.Engine Immobilzer
5.Remote Trunk(Trunk opened by remote.Good feature is you dont want to give your vehicle keys to the servant to remove luggage)
6.Vehicle Locater via sound & lights
7.Paging the driver(Knocking on the wind screen near the System Antenna makes the LCD remote Vibrate and page with a telephone insignia informing that some one is calling you to your vehicle.The vehicle does not sound alarm during this procedure)
8.If vehicle is touched.Lights flashed & alarm is sounded for 5 seconds and person is warned(the LCD remote displayes a Hammer insignia with Vibration and paging).If touched again lights flashed & alarm is sounded for 30 seconds and person is warned(the LCD remote displayes a Knocking Hammer insignia with Vibration and paging).If touched again lights flashed & alarm is sounded until owner disarms it(the LCD remote displayes a Foceful Knocking Hammer insignia with Vibration and paging).When door is opened after disarming by owner in the first two states,the vehicle beeps informing the owner that an intrusion attempt has been made so that he should check vehicle status for damage or sabotage.The Vehicle led security system light flashes continously too denoting that intrusion attempt has been made.(normally the led flashes twice with a 4 second gap).
9.Every systems range,utilizing FM technology,decreases in areas where heavy duty jammers are installed.Pearl continental Hotels(have to close the door by giving signal near the antenna module) on the wind screen.
10.LCD Remote showing lock,unlock status,Trunk opened,auto start(smoke from silencer insignia),Sound or mute mode,Battery status,door opened,lights flashing,Telephone insignia
11.After locking vehicle,Security system ECM runs a check on the system & vehicle status and sends a final signal in 10 seconds confirming vehicle`s armed mode status.
12.If battery is disconnected,the Security System module stores the last state it was in, and returns to that specific state in 10 seconds after restoration of power.
13.Locks doors after vehicle is started and brake applied after 10 seconds of starting.Unlocks doors when engine stops running.Doors can be locked and unlocked during driving via remote.
INTRUCTIONS FOR LONGER FUNCTIONING OF SECURITY SYSTEMS:-
1.Never allow electrician to spark wires with the vehicle body.
2.Install the control module in a place where its not easily ascessible.
3.Install the system from a properly qualified electrician(A electrician who has been installing this model system from 1-3 years in your model vehicle)
4.Properly double tape the connections
5.Never drop the remote module on floor or tables from a distance
6.Avoid water contact with the remote module
7.Never lock/unlock central door locking vehicle`s locks manually.Use the remote provided