Radio Shack TD-1500 User Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
Auto Thef t Dete rr en t Syst em
Cat. No.
49-85 1
TD-1500
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The TD-1500 Auto Theft Deter rent System is a starter disable module that helps prevent auto theft or unauthorized vehicle use. It quickly connects to your vehicle’s ignition system, and has an easy-to-use remote for arming and disarming. The armed indicator shows when the system is on, to deter would-be thie ves fr om attempting to break in.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
It is important that you know where to find constant power, vehicle ground, and the starter wire under the dashboard of your vehicle. To help you find this, we recommend you get the wire color information from your vehicle’s dealer, in the vehicle’s service manual, or by calling the Auto Security Hel­pline at 1-800-598-2527.
You also need the following items:
• 12-volt test light or DC voltmeter
• Wire-piercing probe adapter (such as RadioShack Cat. No. 278-715)
• Several extra wire tap-in connectors
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INCLUDED ITEMS
Your TD-1500 includes the following items. Be sure you have all items before you begin installation.
Main System
Disarm
Two-Button Remote
Wiring Harness
Status Indicator with Bracket and Harness
Double-Sided Tape
Wire Ties
Wire Tap-In Connectors
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INSTALLING THE SYSTEM
As you install the system, see the “Wiring Diagram” on Page 11.
CONNECTING TO THE STARTER WIRES
The starter wire connects the ignition switch to the starter so­lenoid. Follow these steps to find this wire.
1. Using the starter sol en oid’ s color coded wires as a guide, locate the wire that goes from your vehicle’s ignition (key) switch to the solenoid. This wire is usually found under the dashboard wher e the wires conne ct to the igni­tion switch. If you are unsure which is the correct wire, call the Auto Security Helpline at 1-800-598-2527.
2. Connect the negative (usually black) lead from a 12-volt test light or DC voltmeter to a metal vehicle body part.
3. Connect a wire-piercing probe (Cat. No. 278-715) to the positive lead and press the pin tip through the solenoid wire’s insulation and into the wire itself.
Wire-Piercing Probe
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To the Meter or Test Light
Solenoid Wire
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4. Start your vehicle. The test light should light or the meter should indicate volt age only while the engine is crank- ing (not while it is stopped or running).
5. If the test fails, contact the Auto Security Helpline at 1­800-598-2527 for assistance in finding the correct wire.
6. Turn off the engine. Then cut the wire you located in Steps 2–4 at a point where there are several inches of wire on each side of the cut.
Note: If you cut the correct wire, you will not be able to start your vehicle until you complete installation.
7. Try to start your vehicle. The engine should not crank. If it does crank, you cut an incorrect wire — use a wire
tap-in to rest ore the connection.
8. Snap a yellow tap-in’s grooved channel over the wire going to the back of the ignition switch. Then push the system’s red/black wire into the other channel.
9. Use pliers to squeeze the metal tap down through the wires. Then snap the tap-in’s plastic cover closed.
Wire from Switch
Red/Black Wire to System
10. Repeat Steps 8 and 9 for the wire going to the starter solenoid (the other end of the cut wire) and the system’s white wire.
11. Use the supplied large wire tie to resecure all loose wires.
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CONNECTING TO POWER
1. Touch the negative lead from a 12-volt test light or DC voltmeter to a metal part of your vehic le and use the pos­itive lead (with a wire-piercing probe adapter) to probe for an existing wire that has 12 volts when your vehicle’s ignition is of f.
2. Use one of the supplied wire tap-ins to connect the sys­tem’s red wire to the wire you located in Step 1, then replace the fus e.
3. Connect the system’s black wire to a metal vehicle part, using an existing bolt or screw.
4. Plug the power harness’ three-pin connector into the system with th e antenna lead to the left (see “Wiring Dia­gram” on Page 11).
5. Immediately press This trains the system to recognize the remote.
DISARM
on the remote transmitter.
INSTALLING THE STATUS INDICATOR
Select a highly visible location for the indicator. You can use the supplied bracket to stick the indicator on your dashboard or drill a hole in th e dash’s front panel and insert the indicato r. Follow the se steps to install i t.
1. Plug the indicator’s two-wire connector into the two-wire jack on the system.
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2. If you are using the supplied bracket, clean the mounting surface with denatured alcohol and allow it to dry. Peel the backing off of one side of the double-sided tape and press it onto the bottom of the bracket. Then peel off the adhesive backing from the other side of the tape and press the bracket onto the dash.
If you are mounting the indicator in the dash’s front panel, drill a
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/16-inch hole at the selected location, tak-
ing care not to damage anything behind the surface.
Grommet Indicator
3. Push the supplied snap-in grommet into the mounting surface’s hole from the front of the mounting surface (bracket or dash panel).
4. From the back of the mounting surface, push the indica­tor into the grommet until it snaps into place.
MOUNTING THE SYSTEM
Use the two supplied small wire ties to secure the system un­der the dash. Secure all loose wires except the yellow anten­na wire. Allow the antenna wire to hang down.
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USING TH E SYSTEM
ACTIVATING THE REMOTE CONTROL
You must train the system to respond to the supplied remote control. To activate the remote control, immediately after ap­plying power, press beeps twice.
If the system loses power, the system stops responding to the remote. To reactivate it, simply press mote after power is restored.
Your system can learn two remote codes if you want to add a second remote control (RadioShack Cat. No. 49-845). To ac­tivate a second remote control code, be sure the system is disarmed, then hold down indicator flashes. Press vate it. The status indicator stops flashing.
ARMING AND DISARMING THE STARTER
DISARM
ARM
DISARM
on the remote. The system
DISARM
for 10 seconds. The status on the new remote to acti-
on the re-
To disable your starter, press indicator flashes rapidly. If you try to start your vehicle, the engine does not crank.
To enable the starter, press The indicator turns off. The vehicle now starts as usual.
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ARM
on the remote control. The
DISARM
on the remote control.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
To enjoy your starter ki ll module for a long time:
• Keep the module dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immedi­ately.
• Handle the module gently and carefull y. Don’t drop it.
Modifying or tampering with the starter kill module’s internal components can cause a malfunction and invalidate its war­ranty. If your starter kill module is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for as sistance.
REPLACING THE REMOTE CONTROL’S BATTERY
If your remote control stops working or if its range is reduced, replace its batter y. Follow these steps to repl ace the battery.
1. Snap apart the case halves, taking care not to lose any of the remote control’s pieces.
2. Remove the old battery and replace it with a 12-volt remote control battery (Cat. No. 23-144).
3. Put all parts back in place and snap the case halves back together.
If you lose your remote control, you can get a replacement at your local RadioShack store. The four-button remote (Cat. No. 49-845) also controls this system — just use the top two buttons.
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SPECIFICATIONS
System Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–16 Volts DC
Current Draw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 mA (Disarmed)
Pulsed 40 mA (Armed)
Maximum Switched Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Amps
Remote Control Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Volt
Size (HWD) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8 ounces (System Without Harness)
RF Carrier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303.875 MHz
RF Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,580 µV at 1 Meter
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/8 × 23/8 × 11/8 Inches (System)
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2
/16 × 15/16 × 1/2 Inches (Remote)
0.9 Ounces (Remote)
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WIRING DIAGRAM
Power Harness
White — To Starter
Red/Black — To Switch
Yellow — Antenna
Red — +12 Volts Black — Ground
Starter Solenoid
Status
Indicator
To the
Cut the wire going from the Ignition Switch to the Starter Solenoid.
Ignition Switc h
To the
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RadioShack Limited Warranty
This security product is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for ninety (90) days from the date of pur­chase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. Within this period RadioShack will repair the se curity produc t without charge for parts an d labor. Simply
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our RadioShack sales slip
date to any RadioS hack stor e. This war ra nt y does not cov er da mag e o r fai lu re ca us ed by or att rib ut ­able to Ac ts of God, abus e, misuse, improper or abnormal us age, faul ty installation, improper maintenance, lightning or other inciden c e of excess voltage, or any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility, or transportation costs.
RadioShack is no t resp onsib le or liable for i ndire ct, s pecial, or consequential dama
es arising out of or i n co nn ection with the use or performance of the product or other dama respect to loss of prop ert
, loss o f re venues or profit, or c osts
of removal, installation or reinstallation.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. Some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential dam­ages an d som e sta tes do not all ow l imit ati on or exclus i on of im plie d warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser. There will be charges rendered for repairs to the product made after the expiration of the aforesaid ninety (90) day warranty period.
This warra nty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which var
from state to state.
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