Hawk HA-240 Lite v3, Installation Manual

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Locations for the control box
Some things to remember about where to mount
the control module:
• Never put the control module in the engine compartment!
• The first step in hot wiring a vehicle is removing the driver’s side under-dash panel
to access the starter and ignition wires. If the control module is placed just behind
the driver’s side dash it can easily be disconnected.
• When mounting the control module, try to find a secure location that will not
require you to extend the harness wires. Keep it away from the heater core (or any
other heat sources) and any obvious leaks.
• The higher the control module is in the vehicle, the better the transmitter range
will be. If you put the control module under a seat or inside a metal dashboard,
range will suffer.
• Some good control module locations: above the glove box, inside the centre
console, above the under-dash fuse box, above the radio etc.
Locations for the status LED
Some things to remember when positioning the status LED:
• It should be visible from both sides and the rear of the vehicle, if possible.
• It needs at least 1/2 inch clearance to the rear.
• It is easiest to use a small removable panel, such as a switch blank or a dash bezel.
Remove it before drilling your 1/2 inch hole.
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