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INSTALLATION OF THE MAJOR COMPONENTS
Control Module:
Select a mounting location inside the passenger compartment (behind the dashboard). The mounting location
selected must be within 24" of the ignition switch wiring harness to allow connection of the 6-pin harness. Be
certain that the chosen location will not interfere with the proper operation of the vehicle. Avoid mounting the
module to or routing the wiring around the steering shaft/column, as the module or wiring may wrap around or
block the steering wheel preventing proper control of the vehicle. Secure the module in the chosen location
using cable ties or screws as necessary. Do not mount the module in the engine compartment, as it is not
waterproof.
HOOD PIN SWITCH:
The pin switch included in this package is required for the safety shut down of the Remote Start system. If the
vehicle is being serviced, this hood switch prevents the remote start activation even if the transmitter is
operated. This switch MUST be installed in all applications. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or
property damage. Mount the switch in an area under the hood that is away from water drain paths. If necessary,
the included brackets may be used to move the switch away from rain gutters or allow mounting to the firewall
behind the hood seal. In either case the switch must be set to allow the hood to depress the switch at least 1/
4" when the hood is closed and fully extended when the hood is opened. For direct mounting, a 1/4" hole must
be drilled. Carefully check behind the chosen location to insure the drill will not penetrate any existing factory
wiring or fluid lines. Drill a 1/4" hole in the desired location and thread the pin switch into it. If using the
mounting bracket, first secure the bracket to the desired location and secure the pin switch in the threaded
mounting bracket hole.
The CA-421 is to be used in vehicles with AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS only! Although this is a sophisticated
system with many advanced features, IT MUST NOT be installed into a vehicle with a manually operated
transmission. Doing so may result in serious personal injury and property damage.
IMPORTANT!
DO NOT PLUG THE SIX PIN OR THE MULTI PIN HARNESS INTO THE CONTROL MODULE UNTIL ALL
CONNECTIONS TO THE VEHICLE HAVE BEEN MADE. AFTER SELECTING YOUR TARGET WIRES
DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE FROM THE VEHICLE BATTERY PRIOR TO MAKING ANY
CONNECTIONS.
WIRING THE 6 PIN HARNESS:
RED: +12 volts
RED: +12 Volts
Connect these wires to a +12 Volt constant source found at the vehicle's ignition switch using the 30 Amp
fuses and holders provided. Most vehicles have more than one battery source supplying power to the ignition
switch. Separate feed wires must be used for both of the RED wires. If your vehicle does not have two battery
feed wires at the ignition switch then it is possible to connect both wires to the vehicle's battery.
IMPORTANT!
It is the responsibility of the installing technician to determine the load factor of the vehicles electrical circuits
when the vehicle is running and to adequately fuse the two power wires based on that load.
