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FT-MB221-DC Installation Guide

Data Controller (DC) 

Remote Start for Mercedes 

2007 - 2012 CL and S Class

Everything removed

EIS plugs removed

Route plugs to bottom

Instructions for S Class

1. Remove (4) T-25 screws from driver’s underdash panel.
2. Remove (2) plastic fasteners from driver’s underdash panel from either side of the brake pedal.
3. Lower driver’s underdash panel and disconnect underdash light connector.
4. Laying on your back in the footwell reach up to the rear of the EIS (key cylinder) and remove both
plugs, first the black (lower) plug, then the white (upper) plug.
5. Pull the harness containing those plugs down to the lower edge of the dash.
6. Take the ends of the T-Harness that match the ones you just removed and plug them into the rear of 
the EIS..
7. Plug each 16 pin connector into the Mercedes DC making sure to match each connector to the
proper plug
8. Plug the remaining two connectors into the plugs you removed in step 4, white first, then black
9. Drill a 3/4” hole to mount the valet switch into the corner of the removed under dash panel closest 
to the center of the vehicle.

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Summary of Contents for FT-MB221-DC

Page 1: ...n as there are details that are essential to operation of the vehicle Please don t forget to review the installation manual included with the DC unit This manual is intended for experienced installers...

Page 2: ...r protective mat and disconnect all the connectors Set the HVAC panel aside 12 Remove 4 T 20 screws from the changer remove the changer from the dash unplug all the plugs and set it aside 13 Reaching...

Page 3: ...Data Controller DC Remote Start for Mercedes 2007 2012 CL and S Class www compustar com 888 820 3690 Remove rubber stoppers Remove 2 T 20 Remove cup holder Remove ashtray Ashtray removed Pry up on ven...

Page 4: ...a Controller DC Remote Start for Mercedes 2007 2012 CL and S Class www compustar com 888 820 3690 Remove vent Remove 1 T 25 torx Pry out on panel Metal hook on bottom Unhook plugs from HVAC Remove cha...

Page 5: ...the rear of the EIS key cylinder and remove both plugs first the black lower plug then the white upper plug 5 Pull the harness containing those plugs down to the lower edge of the dash 6 Take the end...

Page 6: ...you are satisfied with operation find a location to mount the control module under the dash 15 Tie up any excess length in the harness to avoid contact with moving parts 16 Reinstall the under dash pa...

Page 7: ...Data Controller DC Remote Start for Mercedes 2007 2012 CL and S Class Copyright 2010 Firstech LLC 7 Pull plugs to edge of dash Plug harness into EIS Drill hole for valet switch Reconnect light Reinsta...

Page 8: ...Firstech LLC is not responsible for any damages whatsoever including but not limited to any consequential damages incidental damages damages for loss of time loss of earnings commercial loss loss of...

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