Control Module
Some things to remember about mounting the control module:
•
Mount the control module in the engine compartment,
away from heat sources such as radiators, exhaust
manifolds, turbochargers, and heat shields. Also avoid
mounting the control module in areas that must be
accessed for routine vehicle maintenance. Some good
places for mounting the control module are shown in
the diagram at the right.
•
Mount it where a thief cannot easily disconnect it,
whether the hood is open or shut. Both the control
module and its wires should be difficult to find. This
usually involves disguising the wire to look like a fac-
tory harness.
•
Mount the unit with the siren facing down. This will prevent water damage to the unit.
•
Route the wires away from the unit and make sure they are securely fastened away from the moving parts
of the engine.
•
Place the antenna as high as possible and as straight as possible for maximum operating range.
Status LED
Things to remember when positioning the Status LED:
• It should be visible from both sides and the rear of the vehi-
cle, if possible.
• It needs at least
1
/
2
" 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
9
/
32
" hole.
• Use quick-disconnects near the LED wires if the panel is re-
movable. This lets mechanics or other installers remove the
panel without cutting the wires.
DETERMINING COMPONENT LOCATIONS
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