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Does your ignition switch key have an identification chip? Some keys are
equipped with a small chip in the shaft of the key, while others are on the head.
These chips worked similar to the Phantom Key in that they communicated with
factory installed modules to allow ignition functions.
The Phantom key will not
replace these factory installed modules; they must be used in conjunction with
this Painless product.
If your ignition switch key has one of these ID chips it must remain in or close to the
ignition for everything to work properly. For chips in the shaft of the key, removing the
head of the key and inserting the headless key into the ignition switch and leaving the
switch in the “ON/RUN” position, will still allow the vehicle to operate once the Phantom
key is installed. For key with the chips in the head, you do the same procedure as
described above, but the cut off head of the key will need to be taped or zip tied close to
the ignition switch on the column.
Bypass modules for these security systems that required chipped keys, like GM’s
“PASSLOCK” and Ford’s “PATS” systems can also be purchased. These modules can
usually be found in catalogs/websites dealing with remote starting a vehicle.
Leaving the key in the ignition, is that safe? With the installation of the Phantom
Key the normal functions of your ignition switch to start the vehicle will be
compl
etely disabled. The ignition key can be turned to the “Start” position and
nothing will happen, regardless if the key fob is in range or not. However,
depending on the way you connect the module, the ignition switch may be still
able to be turned to the “Off” position and disable the ignition system regardless if
the key fob is in range or not, see p.14.
Also, leaving the key in the ignition will cut out on some of the connections
needing to be made at the ignition switch, see
“QUICK CONNECT” p.14
INSTALLATION
The following instructions contain step by step procedures on mounting and
connection of the switches, the Phantom Key module and the accompanying harness.
These steps MUST be followed as they are printed. Do
not move on to other parts of the installation out of
sequence
.
CAUTION:
BEFORE THE INSTALLATION OF THIS
PRODUCT, DISCONNECT THE POWER FROM YOUR
VEHICLE BY REMOVING THE NEGATIVE OR POSITIVE
BATTERY CABLE FROM THE BATTERY. THE BATTERY
SHOULD NOT TO BE RECONNECTED UNTIL INSTRUCTED
