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FT-MBKG20-HRN Installation Guide

Data Controller (DC) 

Remote Start for Mercedes 

KeylessGo

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www.compustar.com 
888.820.3690

Required Parts and Tools

T-20 Torx Driver

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Pick Tool

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Panel Removal Tool

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Digital Multimeter

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10K Ohm Resistor

• 

Welcome to the installation guide for the KeylessGo portion of the remote start for Mercedes. Please 
thoroughly review this manual before installation as there are details that are essential to operation of 
the vehicle. 

This manual is intended for experienced installers. Firstech recommends professional installation as 
we are not responsible for improper use and/or installation. For questions please call 888-820-3690 
Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm PST. 

Mercedes Benz vehicles that have a push button for starting will require the KeylessGo harness. (Part 
number: FT-MBKG20-HRN) This will let the user lock and unlock their vehicle from DroneMobile, 2 
or 1 Way remote or factory key fob during remote start. This harness must be ran to the KeylessGo 
module to a separate CAN connector in the vehicle. The other end of the harness plugs into the 2 
pin KeylessGo port on the DC for Mercedes control module. 

Note:

 

You must install the DC control module and DroneMobile or RF kit before connecting the 

KeylessGo harness. Also don’t forget to test functionality of the remote start.

1. Locate the CAN distribution block that houses the KeylessGo connector. (See table below)
2. Unplug all connectors from the block that contain brown and brown/red twisted CAN wires.
3. Locate the KeylessGo module. (See table below)
4. Unplug the KeylessGo module.
5. Unclip and remove the connector cover from the KeylessGo connector.
6. Locate the twisted brown and brown/red CAN wires in the plug.

7. Insert a 10kΩ ohm resistor between the brown and brown/red wires in the connector.

8. Using your meter, measure the resistance between the two wires on each plug at the CAN block    

    that were unplugged in step 2 until you find the plug that reads 10kΩ ohm across the two wires.

9. Plug all the other connectors back into the CAN block except for the KeylessGo connector that you  
    located in step 8.
10. Using a pick tool or small flat blade, open the retaining clip that holds the connecting terminals   
      on the side of the connector housing.
11. Using a pick tool or small flat blade release the tabs on each pin and remove them from the  

 

      connector housing. The release tab will need to be pressed down two separate times to remove it  
      from the connector housing.

Instructions

Summary of Contents for FT-MBKG20-HRN

Page 1: ...cedes control module Note You must install the DC control module and DroneMobile or RF kit before connecting the KeylessGo harness Also don t forget to test functionality of the remote start 1 Locate...

Page 2: ...011 Right side compartment in cargo area Right side compartment in cargo area GLK 2010 2011 Passenger front door jamb in wire trough Center of cargo floor under carpet ML 2006 2011 Passenger front kic...

Page 3: ...ht rear cargo area CAN connector 2010 and up E C GLK class and 2012 CLS passenger front door under plastic wire moulding FT MBKG20 HRN Installation Guide Data Controller DC Remote Start for Mercedes K...

Page 4: ...right 2011 Firstech LLC 4 www compustar com 888 820 3690 CL and S Class module locations CL and S Class Right rear corner of trunk Under rear of driver s seat 2011 CL and S Left side trunk remove meta...

Page 5: ...under cargo area floor ML KeylessGo right rear side of cargo compartment ML and R CAN distribution block front passenger kick panel FT MBKG20 HRN Installation Guide Data Controller DC Remote Start for...

Page 6: ...Remote Start for Mercedes KeylessGo www compustar com 888 820 3690 GL ML and R Class 2011 R under floor behind driver s seat KeylessGo Component Locations Pin Removal and Reinstall CAN plug removed R...

Page 7: ...tart for Mercedes KeylessGo Copyright 2011 Firstech LLC 7 www compustar com 888 820 3690 Pin Removal and Reinstall Remove pins from connector housing Pins removed connector housing empty Empty connect...

Page 8: ...y can be inserted in its place Grasp the button and pull it out of the ignition switch 3 Look inside the Mercedes DC module through the end plate opposite the main wiring plug You should see red LEDs...

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