Remote Car Starter Installation Guide
The following information is provided as a reference guide for remote starter installation:
1. Before getting started
Check all the switches and systems in the vehicle as well as the exterior lights to make sure that they are working properly beginning your installation. You should also listen to the engine to ensure that it is running properly.
2. Ignition switch wiring
The major connections for your remote starter are done at the key switch, ignition, accessory, starter and in most cases power.
3. Power wire
The power wire for your car starter should be connected either directly at the battery or to the wire that supplies power to the vehicle's ignition switch. Some vehicle's have more than one wire supplying the key switch but
may be fused differently. If your remote car starter has 2 power wires you can connect 1 power wire to each of the vehicles power wires. Determine which one is used to supply the accessory output and connect that wire to
the power wire that can handle the higher load.
4. Ignition wire
This wire supplies power to the vehicle's ignition system and fuel pump, and it shows between 10 and 14 volts with the key in the RUN and CRANK positions of the key switch. All ignition wires should be connected when
installing a remote starter. You can use relays for connecting additional ignition wires.
5. Second ignition wire
This Second ignition wires must be connected to an additional relay and can not be tied in with the original ignition wire.
6. Accessory wire
This wire supplies power to the vehicle's blower and heater/Ac controls. It shows between 11.5v and 14v with the key in the ACCESSORY and RUN positions of the key switch. If it is necessary to connect a second
accessory wire, use a relay!
7. Starter wire
This wire supplies power to the starter solenoid to crank the engine. It shows between 11.5v and 14v with the key in the START position of the key switch. If it is necessary to connect more than 1 starter wire, use a relay.
8. Parking light wire
The wire that supplies voltage to the vehicle's parking lights can usually be found at the vehicle's light switch or in the harness of wires going to the rear of the vehicle. This wire shows voltage when the parking lights are
turned on. Diodes will be needed to isolate the 2 wires from each other.
9. Brake wire
This wire can be found at the switch harness above the brake pedal, which shows between 11.5v and 14v when the brake pedal is depressed. This wire can also be found in the harness going to the rear of the vehicle or at
the brake light itself.
10. Ground wire
Proper connection of your ground wire is essential for your car starter to function properly as it relies as much on this wire as it does on the Tachometer wire to start the vehicle properly and read tachometer pulses. This
wire should always be connected to a clean unpainted metal surface in the kick panel or firewall. Grounding directly at the battery terminal is not recommended.
11. Tachometer wire
Your remote starter requires a tachometer reference signal to monitor when the vehicle has started, so it can disengage the starter. The vehicle's tachometer reference wire can usually be found on the engine distributor or coil
pack or at the ECM (power control module) or PCM (power control module).
12. Factory security
Most security systems can be disarmed by turning the key in the driver's door to the unlock position. In these cases there will be a wire coming from the door that can be pulsed to shut the security down and allow the
vehicle to start without tripping the factory alarm system,  and this wire can usually be located in the kick panel.
13. Passive anti-theft systems
Some vehicle's are equipped with anti-theft systems that are based on security against tampering with the ignition switch and hot wiring of the vehicle.
Always make all your connections before installing your main power fuse and test all functions properly before closing up you installation. In closing use tie wraps or screws to properly secure the starter module and keep the
wiring away from any moving parts. Mount any switches in a good accessible location where they won't get kicked or hit accidentally.