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  Within 5 seconds of the LED turning solid, push and hold down the Lock button of 

the key fob you wish to program to the module. The LED will flash 3 times 
indicating the new key fob has been learned. 
 

  After the third flash you can add any additional key fobs or you can simply wait 

and the system will automatic exit the fey fob learning mode. The LED will start a 
long fast flashing sequence. This flashing will indicate the module has exited the 
programming mode. 
 

  Push the stainless button 2 times to exit out of accessory mode. 

 
 
 
 

 

Emergency Bypass Mode 
 

 

Provided with the Phantom Key system is a card with a personal identification 

number (PIN). This number can be used to activate the Phantom key if your key fob is 
ever lost, stolen, or is unresponsive due to damage or dead battery. Keep this card with 
on your person or write the number down in a discrete place on paper work kept with 
the vehicle. The following set of instructions are also on the card. 
 

  With the system armed, Depress the brake pedal and hold it. 

 

  Press the programming button 10 times. The LED ring on the stainless steel 

switch will begin flashing fast. 
 
 

  Enter the first number of the PIN issued with your Phantom Key. This is done by 

pressing the programming button the equal numbers of times as the first number 
of the PIN. As an example, if your pin is 8-3-5-1, you will press the programming 
button 8 times then stop. The LED ring on the stainless steel switch will then turn 
off for 1 second confirming it has accepted the first number and then begin 
flashing again 
 

   Enter the 2

nd

, 3

rd

, and 4

th

 numbers. After the 4

th

 number, if the PIN has been 

entered correctly, the LED ring on the stainless steel switch will be solid. The 
solid LED will indicate the system has been bypassed. 
 

  Remove your foot from the brake. You can now reapply the brake and start the 

vehicle. 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for PHANTOM KEY Series

Page 1: ...Phantom Key Push Button Ignition System Instruction Part 90577 For Installing Part s 55000 55001 55002...

Page 2: ...or improvements that can be made If you have found any issues or omissions or simply have comments or suggestions concerning these instructions please write us at the above address send us a fax at 81...

Page 3: ...can be located on the internet and in vehicle specific manuals sold in most auto parts stores If schematics cannot be located a call to the Painless tech department could lead to you getting the infor...

Page 4: ...0 INSTALLATION 11 Push button Mounting 12 Module Relay Mounting 13 Harness Connections 24 KEY FOB MODES INFORMATION OPERATION 25 TESTING THE INSTALLATION 26 PROGRAMMABLE MODES 28 Key Fob Learn 29 Emer...

Page 5: ...he key fob Each key fob ID is unique so a key fob from another Phantom key system will not work with the module found in your Phantom key kit unless it is programmed to your module See the PROGRAMMABL...

Page 6: ...kit or Painless Performance at 800 423 9696 The Painless Wire Harness Kit should contain the following 1 PHANTOM KEY MODULE with HARNESS and RELAY BANKS 1 PUSH STAINLESS PUSH BUTTON with EXTENSION HAR...

Page 7: ...y steps 1 Slide the slotted end over the wire power source you are tapping onto This will be a pre existing wire not a wire found in the Painless kit 2 Thread the main body of the Posi Tap onto the sl...

Page 8: ...rical components into any vehicle Most basic units provide the two functions required to diagnose electrical issues seen during a harness install These two functions are the ability to read DC Voltage...

Page 9: ...at provides power from the headlight switch out to the Park Tail lights At the brake switch turn signal switch or brake light the Phantom Key will need to connect to one source Brake Light Power This...

Page 10: ...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 P...

Page 11: ...id routing redundant higher amperage power and grounds that come from the relays to the lock solenoids STAINLESS PUSH BUTTON and PROGRAMMING BUTTON MOUNTING The stainless push button will be the first...

Page 12: ...rds the Module mounting location that you have pre determined Loosely install zip ties included with the kit along the routing path towards the module to secure the wires These zip ties will be fully...

Page 13: ...not have a functional 87a pin although some do have two 87 pins The relays provided in the kit that are printed with the PAINLESS logo are SPST relays The Accessory and the Park Light relays use this...

Page 14: ...curity or you can use either variation of the Quick Connect Method outlined on page 19 if a key in the ignition is still required Take notice that the 2 black connectors can be plugged in the wrong wa...

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Page 16: ...he harness This open ended 10 gauge black wire is printed TO GROUND and will connect to a good clean ground source Route this 10 gauge Black wire to a clean ground source Ensure your routing is correc...

Page 17: ...your routing is correct and cut the 12 gauge purple wire coming from the Phantom key to length and strip of insulation from the wire Using one of the large un insulated butt splices and large piece of...

Page 18: ...R OUTPUT towards the ignition switch Ensure your routing is correct and cut the 12 gauge brown wire coming from the Phantom key to length and strip of insulation from the wire Using one of the large u...

Page 19: ...ed that the accessory position of the stainless push button will have no function if VERSION 1 of the quick connect method is used VERSION 1 does not require the brown wire of the Phantom Key harness...

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Page 21: ...r source Blue This wire is an output wire from the module This wire will provide a ground source to the Unlock relay whenever the unlock button on the key fob is pressed The opposite end of this wire...

Page 22: ...a component needing to be power activated from the key fob more details on that under the Yellow wire connection instructions on the next page Brown This wire will provide power to the park lights wh...

Page 23: ...taller to either only connect these wires to the driver side door or splice all doors together Ensure your routing is correct and cut the 14 gauge Green and Blue wires coming from the Lock and Unlock...

Page 24: ...ould be useful if you are in close proximity to the vehicle but do not want the system to be functional Examples of such situations would be at a car show a restaurant building in which you may be sea...

Page 25: ...Unlock buttons of the key fob one at a time This will disarm the system causing the LED to turn on and also will verify the lock and unlock function are working If you find that during your testing of...

Page 26: ...Again this is done by applying the brake and pressing and holding the stainless push button Nothing should happen when this is attempted with the system armed Test the second key fob included with you...

Page 27: ...e locking solenoids that simply need to be released A latched activation will keep power coming out of the relay until the system is either deactivated or until the stainless button is pushed Trunk Ha...

Page 28: ...d holding the programming button the mode of the Door Lock Output would advance from position 1 to position 2 this would be indicated by 2 flashes of the LED When the LED indicates the correct positio...

Page 29: ...son or write the number down in a discrete place on paper work kept with the vehicle The following set of instructions are also on the card With the system armed Depress the brake pedal and hold it Pr...

Page 30: ...to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use Painless Performance will repair or replace defective products without charge during the first 12 months...

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