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Installation Guide P. 5
Installation Order
The following is a suggested order for the Installation procedure. It is intended as a guide for
novices, to help make the process of installing a remote starter module easier. Time is wasted by
rewiring the module when mistakes are made. Also, the neatness of the installation is lessened
every time the module is taken down and the wiring is “corrected”. A messy installation is harder to
trouble shoot if there are problems later on. The actual “how to install” is not covered by this list;
the order of the installation process is the focus.
− Before you get started, make sure the vehicle starts and idles properly with the Ignition key, and
that the electrical system is not compromised in any way.
− After deciding what options are to be added to the basic installation, you can start by looking for
the wires that will be needed.
− Remember to be careful when removing the panels that are covering the wires you are
searching for.
− Once all of the wires have been found, they should be tested to verify that they are the correct
ones you will need for the installation.
− When all the wires pass the test, they can be stripped to expose the wire (over one inch of
plastic should be removed).
− It is always better to strip more than you need. A common way cold solder joints happen is when
not enough plastic is stripped off the vehicle's wire, so during the soldering process the plastic
from the wire melts and flows into the connection instead of the solder.
− Decide where the module is going to be mounted. It is ALWAYS mounted inside the passenger
compartment, and never in the engine bay. Under the driver's side of the dash there is usually
enough room for the module to fit. Once the location has been decided, proceed to the next
step.
− Mount the antenna and run the cable to the location where the module is going to be mounted.
The antenna will get the best range when it is high up in the vehicle, and not obstructed by
metal. The most common choice is the center of the windshield at the top, behind the rear view
mirror, and at least one inch below the tint strip. Another location should be used if there is
another antenna in this location, compass, or other device that may interfere with the range of
the start module.
− Mount the Valet switch and LED (if applicable). Make sure they are close enough to the
selected module mounting location so they will plug in when the module is mounted. If the wires
are too short, they will have to be extended.
− In the engine compartment, mount the hood pin, in a suitable location. Search along the firewall
for an OEM grommet you run the wires through. If you cannot find an OEM grommet to use, you
will have to drill a hole. The hole must be big enough for all of your wires to fit through. To be
safe drill the hole out a little bigger so the wires will not get squished. We recommend using an
aftermarket grommet whenever you drill a hole through the firewall. This will protect the wires
from rubbing against the bare metal and possibly shorting out. If you are installing an alarm /
starter combo module, mount the siren in the engine compartment at this time.
− The next step is to pre-wire the module. This is done on your work bench, and not in the vehicle.
Connect any external modules and relays that may be needed for you install. Tape or tie-strap
wires that are going to be routed to the same areas of the vehicle. This will keep things neat