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Ignition Key Diagram for Steps 4-7

                            

         Lock/Off   ACC

RUN

       

ACC

START

4

Thick Blue Wire

Ignition 1

Attach the 

Thick BLUE 

14 gauge wire (Ignition 1) to the ignition 1 wire

coming off the key switch behind the steering column.  This is a wire which
shows positive (+12v) on the test meter in the run 

and 

start position, but is off

in the lock/off and accessory position.

5

Thick Green Wire

Ignition 2

Most cars (especially newer cars) have a second ignition wire that is neces-
sary.  Use the 

Thick GREEN 

14 gauge (Ignition 2) wire for this connection.

This is a wire that shows positive (+12V) on the test meter in the run position.
It may be best to leave this wire until the end to determine whether the vehicle
needs this wire to operate some of the accessories.    Note -- setting dip-switch
option 10 (described in Step 29) will cause this wire to be off during crank.

6

Thick White Wire

Accessory

Attach the 

Thick WHITE 

14 gauge wire to the accessory wire coming off of

the key switch behind the steering column area.  This is a wire which shows
positive (+12v) on the test meter in the run and accessory position, but is off
in the start and off position.

All dipswitches should be OFF  (up position) during the installa-
tion.

POWER & IGNITION WIRES

The AutoCommand® module (large black box) will be installed under the dash,
once all wiring has been completed.  

Do not mount the module at this time

because you will need to check the diagnostic lights as the installation
progresses.  

Locate (or drill a hole) in the firewall to run all of the long wires (12

AWG PINK, 18 AWG YELLOW, VIOLET, GREEN, and BLUE) through the firewall
to the engine compartment.  The remaining short wires stay in the passenger
area.  Leave about a foot of length at the harness end under the dash for ease of
working and visual access to the diagnostic lights.

(Note:

Always connect up the 

Black

 and 

Pink

 wires before connecting up

any of the other wires.)

2

Black Wire

Ground

Optimum ground connection is critical for proper operation of this unit, as well
as transmitter range.  Connect this 

BLACK 

wire to a very good clean chassis

ground in the driver’s side kick panel area.  Use the small red ring terminal if
needed.  The metal bracing around or beneath the dash board is not adequate.

3

Long Pink & Short Pink Wire

Power (+12V)

The 

LONG PINK 

wire goes through the fire wall and connects to the 

SHORTER

PINK 

wire with fuse holder.  

We recommend getting power directly at the

b12V terminal. 

 Connect the ring terminal on the SHORT PINK

 

wire to

the +12 volt terminal of the battery.  Strip back some insulation and then solder
the two ends of the PINK wires together, or use the Yellow Butt connector to
connect these.  Either way, you must have a very good connection.  Install the
30 Amp green fuse.

As soon as the Pink (Power) wire is connected the GREEN LED will come on and
go out. (If the unit is already initialized, the GREEN LED will come on for several
seconds while the RED LED flashes 4 times.)

NOTE: WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND GETTING POWER AT THE

BATTERY.  ALSO, FAILURE TO INSTALL THE FUSE HOLDER AND

30 AMP FUSE TO THE PINK WIRE VOIDS ALL PRODUCT WAR-

RANTIES, BOTH WRITTEN AND IMPLIED!

Summary of Contents for 20036

Page 1: ...h Full Keyless Entry Security Alarm Features Installation Manual For use on automatic vehicles only For gasoline or diesel vehicles AutoCommand v9 2 7955 Cameron Brown Court Springfield Virginia USA Tel 703 866 2000 Fax 703 866 2001 www designtech intl com ...

Page 2: ...urity features The DesignTech Remote Car Starter Will start your car by remote control and run the heater defroster or air condi tioner to warm up or cool down the car Is designed to start the car if it is in park and only if the hood is closed Will attempt to start the car for up to six seconds but no longer to avoid damage to the starter motor Should the car not start or if it stalls after start...

Page 3: ...ince vehicle wire colors can change from year to year in vehicles When you have read the entire manual and paid close attention to every step start the installation by putting the YellowWARNING STICKER under the hood Pick a surface that is readily visible with the hood open and will not be easily covered with grime Make sure that the surface is clean and grime free before applying the sticker Colo...

Page 4: ...lation progresses Locate or drill a hole in the firewall to run all of the long wires 12 AWGPINK 18AWGYELLOW VIOLET GREEN andBLUE throughthefirewall to the engine compartment The remaining short wires stay in the passenger area Leave about a foot of length at the harness end under the dash for ease of working and visual access to the diagnostic lights Note Always connect up the Black and Pink wire...

Page 5: ...hat the unit has been initialized simply turn the ON OFF switch OFF and then ON The GREEN LED or dashmount LED on the Auto Command module will flash once immediately as the switch is flipped from the off 7 Thick Yellow Wire Starter Attach the YELLOW 14 gauge wire to the starter wire coming off of the key switch in the steering column area This wire is hot 12V with a meter in the start position onl...

Page 6: ...when the brake is depressed if the unit is initialized IF THE UNIT DOES NOT INITIALIZE AT THIS TIME see the purple Trouble Shooting Sheet 13 Green Wire Tach Input Control Harness The Remote Starter has two ways of monitoring the car during the starting process Either way will ensure a clean accurate start Read about both methods before deciding which one to use No TachTM Starting This starting met...

Page 7: ...pulse which gives you a quick pulse just before the car starts or stops This is a 500 mA transistor ground output which MUSTdrive a relay not included which in turn will supply either ground or positive signal This is important in some vehicles to control the defroster or to control the GM R A P system or to re lock power door locks if the vehicle automatically unlocks them whenever the vehicle st...

Page 8: ...ed in Step 29 to choose the setting you want factory setting is trunk This output is a 500 mA negative transistor output You MUSThave this output power a relay to either the trunk or the carburetor solenoid NOTE If the remotestarteris in the armed mode popping the trunk with the transmitter will disarm the alarm You can also swap the trunk and horn wires using option 22 described in Step 29 This o...

Page 9: ...ast eight inches of the antenna to the windshield behind the rear view mirror and at least 2 inches down from the metal top of the vehicle Clean the wind shield with the alcohol pad provided for maximum adhesion of the black clips Use the 2 double stick foam tape pieces to mount the plastic clips The better exposed the last clear tube section is the better the range performance In many vehicles yo...

Page 10: ...eived another remote input from the transmitter 5 flashes Transmission was shifted into gear 6 flashes Low battery voltage or alternator not coming up Either low battery volt age or you are missing one of the necessary ignition wires needed to run the vehicle When you locate it simply connect it to the AutoCommand s IGN2 wire If low battery start vehicle with key and recharge battery 7 flashes An ...

Page 11: ...shes 1 Flash Option 7 Enable Required No Enable Required The AutoCommand has a safety feature which requires the user to set the control switch by turning it off and on once each time the user leaves the vehicle This is called enabling the unit You can disable this feature by choosing the option no enable required Option 8 Normal Daytime Running Lights This option will turn the headlights on about...

Page 12: ... this Universal Alarm Bypass Module model 20401 or contact DesignTech directly Press the MIDDLE button on the transmitter The green LED on the remote starter module or the external plug in LED will flash ONCE to indicate that the remote starter has changed the selected feature from the factory setting to the option setting Pushing the middle button again will give you 2 flashes of the LED and will...

Page 13: ...8 Transponder JeepGrandCherokee99 Transponder JeepTJ Wrangler 99 Transponder Lexus all 97 Transponder Lincoln Continental 97 Transponder Lincoln Mark VIII 97 Transponder LincolnNavigator97 Transponder LincolnTowncar97 Transponder Mercedes all97 Transponder MercuryCougar99 Transponder Mercury Mystique 97 Transponder MercurySable96 Transponder NissanMaxima98 Transponder OldsmobileIntrigue98 Passlock...

Page 14: ...e themselves with the product If further assistance is required call our Tech Hotline Please have model number 20036 20037 or 20038 and the diagnoistic code See Step 28 ready before calling tech support 7955 Cameron Brown Court Springfield Virginia 22153 USA Tel 703 866 2000 or 800 337 4468 www designtech intl com Diesel Vehicles You must also set Option 6 to run in diesel mode This may be all tha...

Page 15: ...svoidiftheproductorhasbeendamagedortamperedwithoriftheproductorany suchpartshavebeenopened Inallcasesofdamageduringshipment aclaimmustbefiledwiththe shippingcarrierandnotwithDesignTechInternational Inc Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights youmayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto state OUTOFWARRANTYREPAIRS Ifthewarrantycardwasnotreturned orifyouarenottheoriginalownerofthevehicletheproduct w...

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