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8. Mounting the Module / Finishing the Installation, continued
Hood Pin Safety Shutdown
The Hood Pin Switch Safety Shutdown is to prevent the remote start system from being activated while a
mechanic or vehicle owner is performing routine maintenance.
To test the integrity of this circuit:
1. With the driver’s window in the down position, start the vehicle using the transmitter.
2. Reach inside the car and pull the hood release.
3. Raise the vehicle’s hood and verify that the remote start system shuts down.
If the system fails this test, recheck your hood pin switch connection to the GRAY wire.
Warning!!
Do not use the remote start system until you confirm operation
of the hood pin safety shutdown
Brake Safety Shutdown
The Brake Safety Shutdown is to shutdown the remote start system if the brake pedal is pressed.
To test the integrity of this circuit:
1. Sitting in the driver’s seat, remote start the vehicle using the transmitter.
2. Press the brake pedal and confirm that the remote start system shuts down.
If the system fails this test, recheck your brake switch connection to the BROWN/RED wire.
Warning!!
Do not use the remote start system until you confirm operation
of the brake safety shutdown
