The LOCKPICK C8R is designed with a simple “T” harness connector, equipped with factory male and
female connectors for direct connection to your radio
. Most installations are relatively simple with just a
single panel surrounding the radio which must be pulled free before exposing the radio. Remove 4 screws
holding the radio to view the connectors on the rear of the radio. Consult a professional installer if you
require assistance plugging in your Lockpick.
1.
With access to the rear of the radio
, unplug the matching connector and plug it into the female
connector of your LOCKPICK C8R harness. Then plug the male connector of the LOCKPICK C8R
harness into the earlier factory location. The connectors are keyed and cannot be plugged in to the
wrong location. Line up the connectors carefully and make sure that no pins are bent or misaligned
before pressing hard to make sure the connectors are fully seated.
2.
The Lockpick C8R contains dip switch settings on the module which can enable additional functions
as they become available or necessary for particular vehicles.
At this time, no switch settings are
required and all switches should be left in the UP or OFF positions.
3.
If you do not currently have a rear view camera and want to add one to your vehicle, the Lockpick
makes it easy.
Optional cables and camera kits are available which allow simple plug-in installations
of aftermarket cameras. Included with the optional Lockpick C8RCAMKIT is a plug and play radio
wiring harness equipped with an RCA connection for video input of an aftermarket rear camera.
Plug in your rear camera video here. Also, power for your rear view camera is provided and labeled
on the main Lockpick harness as REVERSE CAM 12V + power output A GROUND connection is
also provided to make connecting and powering your camera simple.
Note: Some installers may be familiar with using the reverse taillight as a power source for
aftermarket rear view camera installations. This is not recommended or needed when using the
Lockpick as it supplies all power needs and video connections. Failure to connect the camera power
to the Lockpick will prevent the Lockpick from being able to power and display the aftermarket
camera at times other than reverse.
4.
If you already have a factory rear view camera, no extra wiring or connections are necessary for the
Lockpick to be able to activate and display the factory camera at any time or any gear, just plug and
play.
5.
Also present on your Lockpick harness is a 12V ACC output connection.
This ACC output is created
by the Lockpick and can be used as a convenient 12V switched power source for many of your
accessories. It is rated for a constant 1.5 AMPs and will automatically turn on and off at the proper
times of your vehicle use. If your power needs are greater than 1.5 Amps, you may use the
CONSTANT 12V output conveniently provided by the Lockpick harness and switch it on and off
through a relay powered by the ACC power output of the Lockpick harness.
**NOTE:
The connections for 12V Constant Battery power (YELLOW), ACC Ignition power (RED), GROUND
(BLACK), Reverse power(ORANGE W/STRIPE), are provided as a BONUS in your wiring harness for you to
use when connecting additional accessories such as a DVD player, Game, Cameras, Radar detector, etc.,
without worry that they might drain your battery when the car is turned off. The ACC wire can power up to 1.5
Amps constant. Higher loads should be connected with a relay.
** Do not attach the Constant or ACC wires directly to the vehicle wiring or ignition switch. The
Lockpick is plug and play for standard DVD/NAV/VIDEO/ /CAM unblocking and does not require
connections for power or ground. Connecting these Lockpick outputs to the vehicle wiring can
damage the unit and cause improper operations.
