Remote Start System Installation Guide
Remote Start System Installation Guide
SERIES I
                              REMOTE ENGINE STARTING SYSTEM
                                INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
This Remote Start Module provides the following features:
SELECTABLE ENGINE SPEED SENSING:                                          TWO PROGRAMMABLE MULTI-
• Tach, Semi-Tachless, & Vacuum                                           FUNCTION OUTPUTS FOR:
                                                                          • OEM Alarm Disarm
TACH AMPLIFIER:                                                           • Throttle Pulse for Carbureted vehicles
• For dirty or low-level tach signals                                     • Starter Disable / Anti-Grind Output
                                                                          • Remote output for trunk pop
PROGRAMMABLE RUN TIME:                                                    • Host alarm sensor disable
• 10, 20, or 40 minutes                                                   • Defroster Activation
Some of the features listed above are optional connections, and may require additional parts and labor.
         Warning: This system DOES NOT HAVE engine over-rev protection. Make certain
         vehicle throttle linkage operates properly and does not stick. A stuck throttle will
         cause severe engine damage
                                    WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
PROGRAM/OVERRIDE SWITCH: 2 PIN PLUG
This switch is used primarily for programming features of the RS900/901. However, if the Anti-Grind/Starter disable
feature is installed, you MUST INSTALL this switch. This switch will allow the user to override the starter disable in
the event of a non-operating remote control.
8 PIN PLUG:
PIN 1: TAN: MULTI-FUNCTION OUTPUT 1
This output comes pre-programmed to provide a ground pulse to disarm the vehicles' FACTORY anti-theft system
prior to ignition on and 2 seconds after start for Defroster activation. This output can also be changed to operate as
a Remote controlled output for trunk release. See Programming Section.
For OEM Disarm: Connect this wire to the vehicles' anti-theft disarm wire. This wire is usually found coming off the
Driver's door keyswitch or the Factory Anti-theft control module.
For Defroster Activation: Connect this wire to the vehicle's defroster activation switch. It may be necessary to use
a relay. If using both OEM Disarm and Defrost Activation, Use relays to isolate the two circuits from operating
simultaneously, or use diodes to isolate interference.
PIN 2: ORANGE: MULTI-FUNCTION OUTPUT 2
Output 2 comes pre-programmed to operate as the Anti-Grind/Starter Disable output. It can also be used for the
sensor disable circuit for a host alarm. This output activates whenever a remote start is requested, and when the
vehicle is remotely locked with the transmitter. Connect this wire to terminal 85 of a relay. See diagram below.
            TO             IGN 1
           MOTOR           IGN 2
                             ACC
                           START
                                                                     CUT
BROWN
                                                          OPTIONAL
                                                          RELAY
L L
                                                   UL                                                UL
                                                                       FACTORY
                                                                         LOCK
                                                                        RELAYS
                                            85     87
GREEN 30 86
                                                                                                 DIESEL
                                                                                              WAIT TO START
                                                                                                  LAMP
                                                                                     1N4005
                                                                                                     WAIT
                                          PURPLE
                                                                                     1N4005
                                                                                                (-) DIESEL
                                                                          30   87             WAIT TO START
                                                                                                  LAMP
+IGN 85 86 WAIT
                                        TACH-FINDER MODE
TACH-FINDER MODE is a unique feature to help installers easily identify wires which may be POSSIBLE sources
for an engine speed reference by using the same RED/WHITE wire to probe ANY wiring, WITHOUT RISK TO THE
COMPUTER SYSTEMS.
Tach-Finder may be operated by following the procedure below:
1) OPEN HOOD (ground GRAY hood switch wire) and Start engine.
2) Depress and Hold the BRAKE PEDAL and THEN PRESS THE PROGRAM BUTTON until the parking lights
   come on solid.
3) Connect the RED/WHITE tach wire to a scribe or sharp probe. It may be necessary to extend RED/WHITE wire.
   Probe the wires that may provide the proper signal. Warning: be certain to protect yourself from electrical
   shock!!
4) Start probing wires, When a wire with a pulsing signal is probed, the parking lights will start FLASHING.
5) At this time, turn engine/ignition off. Parking lights will stay ON.
6) Verify tach signal. Turn Ignition ON but DO NOT START ENGINE and probe the same wire.
       A) If parking lights start FLASHING, you have found a DATA wire. This wire will tell the system the engine is
            running even if it the engine is not running. RESTART ENGINE and Repeat steps 4-6 with another wire.
       B) If parking lights stay SOLID then START ENGINE. If park lights stay on SOLID after engine is started,
            there is no tach source. Repeat steps 4 through 6 to locate another wire. If park lights start FLASHING
            after engine is started, the tach source may be valid.
7) Turn engine OFF, park lights will remain ON. Permanently connect RED/WHITE wire to the located tach lead.
8) Now it is time to PROGRAM the TACH REFERENCE:
       A) Start engine (with hood open), parking lights should start flashing.
       B) Depress and hold BRAKE PEDAL down.
       C) Press and hold PROGRAM SWITCH for 2 seconds. Parking lights will stop flashing while button is
            depressed.
       D) Turn Ignition OFF, close hood. Parking Lights will still be ON. Tach Programming is now complete.
       E) Depress BRAKE PEDAL to clear parking lights.
                           TACH WIRE TROUBLESHOOTING
If all remote start wiring has been completed, attempt a remote start. If engine starts, and starter disengages
quickly, and engine continues to run, the tach wire has been properly connected.
** If system does not remote start properly, you will have to locate a different tach wire and reprogram.
AN INADEQUATE TACH SOURCE WILL PRESENT ANY VARIETY OF THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS:
• Starter stays engaged after engine starts.
• Starter releases properly when engine starts, but engine then stalls BEFORE the time out. System may re-start.
• Starter releases properly, and engine runs, but then starter re-engages. (This makes a terrible grinding noise
     and the system must be shut off as quickly as possible to prevent damage to starter and flywheel). See "Tach
     Amplifier" below and on next page for other alternatives in solving starting problems!
                                          TACH AMPLIFIER
The Tach Amplifier feature is capable of detecting engine speed inductively (not connected directly but rather placed
next to) from a spark plug wire or other source. This Tach Amp also has the ability of picking up very low voltage
signals (as low as 1 volt) from vehicle computer modules, which more and more are driving the Tachometers in
newer vehicles. In addition to the ability to detect signals inductively, the tach amplifier also conditions and
smoothes the signal to prevent spiking and glitches from influencing the Remote Start processor. Tach amp is
turned on or off by a jumper plug on the unit next to the harness connectors. The unit is shipped with the tach amp
off. Tach amp should be used only in cases where an acceptable factory tach wire cannot be easily located. SEE
DIAGRAM.
                                                                                                    +   -
                                                                                                    COIL
              TACH AMPLIFIER
              JUMPER PINS
WARNING: This method of starting the vehicle is not as reliable as using the TRUE TACH LEARNING.
This method should be used only in the event that a tach wire can not be located using the normal tach
programming and tach amplifier. When using this method, there may be certain operating anomalies
requiring seasonal adjustments. These are, but not limited to:
• Starter may undercrank in extreme cold weather. Vehicle may start on 2nd or 3rd attempt, or will
   require programming.
• In warm weather starter may tend to overcrank, and may require reprogramming from the winter
   setting.
                                           VACUUM SWITCH
This is to be used only in the event that a tach sense wire can not be found. A simple Vacuum controlled
switch, installed on the intake side of the engine, is used to signal the starter module that the engine is running.
When the engine is NOT running, the switch rests at ground. When the engine starts, the engine vacuum opens the
switch causing the ground to go away. This tells the starter module the engine is running. Connect Vacuum Switch
per the instructions included with switch. Vacuum mode is programmable. Make certain tach amplifier is off.
30 87
                                      ORANGE                  86   85
                                                                                     DOME
                                                                                     LIGHT
                            NOTE: OBSERVE PROPER POLARITY WHEN CONNECTING TERM. 87
                                          IGNITION SWITCH WIRING
6 PIN HIGH-CURRENT SPADE CONNECTORS:
                        PARKING
                        LIGHTS
                                                                                              +         -
                 FUEL                ENGINE           PINK                BROWN               BATTERY
                 PUMP                ECU                     GRAY
         +   -                                                      STARTER
          COIL
                                                                     IGN 1
                              2nd IGN 1
                                 OR
         TRANSMISSION
              ECU
                              2nd IGN 2                             IGN 2
                                    H/V/AC
SPADE PIN 4: WHITE: (+) PARKING LIGHT OUTPUT [10 AMP MAX.]
(WHITE OUTPUT WIRE MUST BE FUSED OR SERIOUS DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.)
On most AMERICAN and JAPANESE vehicles, the parking lights will operate on a single fused circuit. You may
connect WHITE wire directly to the wire of any parking light or at main lighting switch.
NOTE: Some JAPANESE vehicles use a negative triggered relay to activate parking lights. Use a relay to convert
to ground switch or tap into the positive circuit of the parking lights after the Factory relay. On most EUROPEAN
vehicles, the light circuits are separately fused for left and right. Each circuit must be individually connected and
isolated from one another. This can be done by using two(2) 6A05 6 Amp diodes, OR one(1) BOSCH SPST dual
output relay(part no. 0-332-015-001).
                               POWER DOOR LOCK WIRING
3 PIN DOOR LOCK PLUG:
PIN 1: GREEN:
Sends a (-) Negative pulse for LOCK; Sends a positive pulse for UNLOCK
PIN 2: RED:
+12V Coil Power for external relays TERM 86. (If needed.)
PIN 3: BLUE:
Sends a (-) Negative pulse for UNLOCK; Sends a positive pulse for LOCK
           WARNING: You must determine the type of locking system the vehicle has before connecting
           any wires. Incorrect connection will result in damage to the remote start and/or vehicle locking
           system. Use 1 amp diodes as shown in the diagram below when tapping into a Factory
           Positive or Negative door lock system to protect the output transistors against a dead short
           from some types of Factory locking systems.
There are several types of door lock systems in vehicles today. Below is listed the many types of common
locking systems:
                 GREEN                                               GREEN
                   RED                                                  RED
                  BLUE                                                BLUE
                                   IN4001                                              IN4001
                                   DIODES                                              DIODES
Reverse Polarity Door Lock Systems are a series circuit in which one switch serves as a "master" source for the
motor grounds. When any switch in the circuit is pressed, one of the grounds is "lifted" and voltage is applied to the
open circuit causing the locks to activate.
Set meter to VOLT scale sufficient to measure up to 15 volts.
Connect RED meter probe to constant +12 volt source.
Locate the door lock wires in either the driver's or passenger’s kick panel. Use the BLACK probe of the
meter check the wires one at a time:
Common Wire Colors: (Use as a guide only, your vehicle may differ.)
                  12. 0 +
                                           COM
                                    AC
                                     V
                              DCV          V-
OFF
VEHICLE INTERIOR
       GREEN                                                               GREEN
                                         FUSED                                                                FUSED
           RED                           +12V                                RED                              +12V
           BLUE                           +                                 BLUE                               +
                  85   86   85    86                                               85   86       85      86
                      87        87                                                     87            87
                  87A 30    87A 30                                                 87A 30        87A 30
    MASTER
    SWITCH
+ L CUT
UL CUT
       GREEN                                                               GREEN
         RED                                                                 RED
           BLUE                                                             BLUE
                                                                                                                 +
                            85    86                                               85   86       85      86   FUSED
                                87                                                      87               87    +12V
                            87A 30                                                      30               30
                                                                                             RESISTORS
                                       FACTORY                                                                FACTORY
                                        POWER                        L                                         POWER
                                       LOCKING                                                                LOCKING
DOOR MICRO                              RELAYS                   UL                                            RELAYS
 SWITCH
                                       GREEN
                                                                              FUSED
                                         RED                                  +12V
                                        BLUE                                   +
                                                 85  86         85  86
                                                     87             87
                                                 87A 30         87A 30        GROUND
                                 DOOR
                                 MICROSWITCH                                  CENTRAL
                                                          CUT                 LOCKING
                                                                               PUMP
                                                   BLUE or YELLOW              MOTOR
                                                  WIRE IN KICK PANEL
                                          PROGRAMMING
CODE LEARNING PROGRAMMING:
The RS900ER will learn up to 4 different transmitter security codes. This procedure does not apply to the RS901
add-on Remote Start module.
Transmitter Programming:
1)   Open Hood(Gray wire grounded).
2)   Depress and Hold BRAKE PEDAL, and then Press Program Button until parking lights turn ON solid.
3)   Release program button.
4)   With BRAKE Depressed, Press and Hold program button again.
5)   Within 4 seconds press any button on transmitter.
6)   Parking lights will flash once to confirm programming. Release Remote and Program button after confirmation.
7)   CLOSE HOOD FIRST, Then press and release BRAKE PEDAL to clear parking lights.
Programmable Options:
This system has several installer programmable features. Below is a brief description of these features.
       SEE PROCEDURE and CHART on NEXT PAGE for EASY OPTIONS PROGRAMMING.
                                         PROGRAMMING
Options Programming:
1) Open Hood (Gray wire grounded) Depress and Hold BRAKE PEDAL.
2) Press and Release program button. (Parking lights come on.)
3) Wait 2 seconds, then press and release brake pedal again.
4) Release BRAKE PEDAL
5) Momentarily Press then Release program button the number of times for the option program level desired.
   Parking lights will flash the same number of times to confirm the program level.
6) Press then Release BRAKE PEDAL to increment the option value. Parking Light flashes will equal Option Value
   setting to confirm programming.
7) When finished programming, CLOSE HOOD FIRST, Then press and release BRAKE PEDAL to clear parking
   lights.
EXAMPLE:
Program Remote Aux. output (Trunk Pop) channel to TAN Multi-Function wire.
1) Open Hood. Depress and Hold BRAKE PEDAL.
2) Press and Release program button. (Parking lights come on.)
3) Wait 2 seconds, then press and release brake pedal again.
4) Release BRAKE PEDAL
5) Momentarily press then Release program button 3 times. Parking lights should flash 3 times.
6) Press BRAKE PEDAL twice to get from option value #1 (default) to Option value #3. Parking Lights will flash 3
   times to confirm you are at option 3.
7) Close hood, then press brake pedal to clear.
8) The TAN wire should now be a negative output when the Trunk (#3) button on Transmitter is pressed for 1
   second or longer.
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