CT-3400 TW
Installation Guide
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Installation Order
The following is a suggested order for the Installation procedure. It is intended as guide for novices,
to help make the process of Installing a remote start module easier. Time is wasted by rewiring the
module when mistakes are made, also the neatness of the install is lessened every time the
module is taken down and the wiring is “corrected”. A Messy install is harder to trouble shoot if
there are problems later on. The actual “how to install” is not covered by this list, the order of the
installation processes is the focus.
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Before you get started, make sure the vehicle is starts and idles properly with the Ignition key,
and that the electrical system is not compromised in any way.
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After deciding what options are to be added to the basic install, you can start by looking for the
wires that will be needed.
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Remember to take care when removing the panels that are covering the wires you are searching
for.
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Once all of the wires have been found, they should be hot wired to verify that they are the
correct wires you will need for the installation.
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When all the wire pass the hot wire test, they can be stripped to expose the wire ( over one inch
of plastic should be removed).
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It always better to strip more than you need, than not enough. A common way cold solder joints
happen is when not enough plastic is stripped off the vehicle's wire, so during the soldering
process the plastic from the wire melts and flows in to the connection instead of the solder.
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Decide where the module is going to be mounted. It is ALWAYS mounted inside the passenger
compartment, and never in the engine bay. Under the driver's side of the dash there is usually
enough room for the module to fit. Once the location has been decided on, proceed to the next
step.
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Mount the antenna and run the cable to the where the module is going to be mounted. The
antenna will get the best range when it is high up in the vehicle, and not obstructed by metal.
The most common choice is the center of the windshield at the top, behind the rear view mirror,
and at least one inch below the tint strip. Another location should be used, if there is another
antenna in this location, compass, or other device that may interfere with the range of the start
module.
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Mount the Valet switch, and L.E.D. (If applicable). Make sure they are close enough to the
selected module mounting location so they will plug in when the module is mounted. If the wires
are too short, they will have to be extended.
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In the engine compartment, mount the hood pin, in a suitable location. Search along the fire wall
for an OEM grommet you run the wires through. If you cannot find an OEM grommet to use, you
will have to drill a hole. The hole must be big enough for all of your wires to fit through. To be
safe drill the hole out a little bigger so the wires will not get squished. We recommend using an
aftermarket grommet when ever you drill a hole through the fire wall. This will protect the wires
from rubbing against the bare metal and possibly shorting out. If you are installing an Alarm /
starter combo module, mount the siren in the engine compartment at this time.
