Bulldog Security RS602E User Manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE

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OWNER’S GUIDE

ALARM AND REMOTE STARTER • MODEL RS602E

CONTENTS

System Features ....................................... 1

System Components ..................................... 1

T ools Required ........................................ 1

Technical Assist ance .................................. 2

Before You Begin ...................................... 2

Precautions........................................... 2

Testing Your Wires .................................... 2

Making Connections .................................. 3-4

Locating & Making Connections........................ 4-6

Neutral Safety Switch ................................. 6

Antenna Placement ..................................... 6

Factory Anti-Theft System.............................. 7

Connecting The 18-Pin Harness & 4-Relay Harness ........ 7

Optional Connections ................................ 8-9

Testing Door Locks .................................... 9

Connecting Door Locks ................................ 10

Operating Instructions............................. 10-11

Programming Instructions........................... 11-12

Technical Assistance

All tech personnel are expertly qualified to answer any technical questions.

Technicians are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Address

288 Canton Avenue • Wintersville, Ohio 43953

Telephone

Phone: [phone] • 800-878-8007 • Fax: [phone]

SYSTEM FEATURES

2 Four-Button Extended Range Remotely start your car to run the heater or air conditioning from an extended distance.
Remote Control

Keyless Entry Remotely locks and unlocks your power door locks.
Built In Alarm Features Provides door and hood protection.
Door Trigger Protection Provides protection when doors are opened
Shock Sensor Input A provided input for an external impact sensor.
Ignition Controlled A programmable feature that locks and unlocks the doors when the brake is depressed or

Door Locks the ignition is cycled.
Trunk Release Remotely opens your trunk with a push of a button.
Extended Range Antenna Allows you to operate your system from up to 800 feet away.
Low Voltage Start Automatically starts your vehicle when battery voltage drops below 11 volts.
Automatic Hot and Cold Start Remotely program your car to start at a preset temperature. Automatically starts your car

Automatic Start Remotely program your car to start every 3 hours regardless of temperature.
Dome Light Supervision Never walk up to a dark vehicle again. When unlocking the vehicle by remote control the

Remote Programmable Run Time Remotely program your vehicle to run 5 to 25 minutes.
Parking Light Confirmation Confirms that your vehicle has received a remote signal and will remain on if the engine

Horn and Siren Output Lets you choose between the vehicle’s factory horn or an optional six tone siren.
Remote Car Finder Lets you locate you vehicle in a crowded parking lot.
Remote Valet Lets you program off the alarm section when it is not needed.
Tach/Tachless Option A programmable feature that lets you choose from the easy to install tachless operation

Pit Stop Mode Allows you to exit the vehicle while the engine remains running.
Code Learning Allows your remote starter to learn new remotes, should you want to add remotes, or if

Starter Immobilizer When the alarm is armed, this option breaks the starter wire in half so the vehicle cannot

Limited Lifetime Warranty Guarantees life-long protection.

in extreme temperatures.

dome light will come on and stay on for 1 minute, or until you activates the ignition
switch.

is remotely started.

or the standard wire-in, tach operation.

remotes are lost.

be hotwired.

SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Y our system includes:
1-Installation & Operation Guide
1-Main Control Module
2-Four Button Remote Transmitters with Slide Protectors
1-(4) Relay Harness with Relays
1-18-Pin Wire Harness
1-Extended Range Antenna

2-Window Clips for Extended
Range Antenna
1-Hood Pin Switch
1-W arranty
1-W arning Sticker for Under the Hood
2-Bulldog Window Decals

REQUIRED TOOLS

A 5/16 inch drill bit is needed when mounting the hood pin switch. You will also need a sharp knife,
electrical tape and a computer-friendly test light. If the bottom of your dash on the driver’s side will
come off, you must remove it. If this is the case a screwdriver or a socket set may be needed,

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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Should you need help. First check our website at www.bulldogsecurity.com/wires.htm or call our toll-free
Tech Support Hotline Monday through Friday 9AM-8PM and Saturday 10AM-4PM EST at 800-8 78-8007 .

Y ou must give the following information:

•Name

•Telephone Number with Area Code (Fax number if applicable)

•Year, Make, and Model of the vehicle

•The model number of the system you are installing

•The type of assistance you are requesting
If you give the above information you will be called back as soon as possible, usually within 10 minutes.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Congratulations, you have purchased one of the most advanced remote starter systems ever made. Your new
remote starter is a technological breakthrough utilizing the most advanced, state of the art technology
and components. It is computer controlled and manufactured in the U.S.A. The dependability and variety of
features make Bulldog Security the leader in the industry. Enjoy your new remote starter for years to
come!

This remote system is designed to start your vehicle by sending a command signal from the remote transmitter
or by programming automatic temperature or timed start. It is required that your installation is done in
a well-ventilated area. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that the remote system is not
used to start the vehicle in an undesired location.

It is recommended that a carbon monoxide detector be installed in the living area near a location where
the vehicle may be garaged.

Since there are many different makes and models of vehicles, look at the wiring chart on or our website,
www.bulldogsecurity.com/wires.htm.

Read this manual thoroughly before starting the installation. You must also decide if any options are
desired such as trunk release and dome light supervision. An optional relay will be needed for these
options. Please do not skip any steps.

TA CH/T ACHLESS OPERATION
In most cases the decision to go with tachless mode will save time during the installation. If your vehicle
is hard-starting then you should use tach mode.

MAKE SURE YOU PLACE THE WARNING STICKER UNDER THE HOOD.

PRECAUTIONS

This system is designed for vehicles with power door locks only.This system is designed to be used

with fuel-injected, automatic transmission vehicles only .

SAFETY FIRST!
Never start your vehicle if it is indoors, if the keys are in the ignition and you’re sure the car is in
park. A periodic safety check is recommended to ensure that your system is in proper working order.

DO NOT use mechanical wiring connections, such as crimp or snap together taps. Follow instructions
below.

DO NOT disconnect the battery if the vehicle has an anti-theft-coded radio or is equipped with an airbag.
Doing so may cause a warning light to be displayed and may require a trip to the dealer to be corrected.

DO NOT leave the interior or exterior lights on for an extended period of time as it may cause battery
drain. Remove the dome light fuse from the fuse box. NOTE: Starter systems do not work well with a partially
discharged battery.

DO NOT mount the control module until all connections have been made and tested. Using wire ties or
double sided tape, MOUNT THE MODULE UNDER THE DASH. Place the warning sticker under the hood.

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W ARNING!

GENERAL MOTORS REAR WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES AND DODGE DAKOTAS
All General Motors rear wheel drive vehicles and Dodge Dakotas built prior to 1996 do not have an
electrical Neutral Safety switch. They have a mechanical neutral safety switch. The mechanical neutral
safety switch oper ates as follows.

a)The key will only turn to start position when the gear selector is in park or neutral.
b)The key can only be removed from the ignition switch when the gear selector is in the park
position.

You must use special precautions with this system.

TESTING YOUR WIRES

When testing for a positive or negative voltage, you must use a computer friendly test light (logic probe)
or a volt/ohm meter. Make sure to probe and test each wire before making your connections.

MAKING WIRING CONNECTIONS

1. Strip back two inches of insulation on the wire from the keyless entry.

T wo Inches of Bare Wire

2. Strip back one inch of insulation on the wire you need to connect to.

One Inch of Bare Wire

3. Separate the vehicle wire as shown. Make the separation large enough to fit the other wire

through.

4. Insert the wire from the unit through the hole as shown.

5. Wrap the wire around one side then the other and finally around itself as shown.
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6. Use electrical tape to wrap. Be sure to cover the wire about two inches on either side of the
connection. First pull the wire that you have just connected along side the wire you connected
to, tape and wire tie them together. Use this method for all connections.

Wire Tie

Electrical Tape

CA UTION: All wires must be wrapped and taped.

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MAKING END TO END CONNECTIONS

FOLLOW THESE INSTR UCTIONS

1. When tying two separate wires together at their ends, strip back 1” of insulation on both

wires and separate the strands of wire as shown below.

2. T wist upper wires together, twist lower wires together as shown.

3. Lay upper twisted pair of wires over right wire as shown. Bring lower twisted pair of wires

up to meet the left wire as shown.

4. Use electrical tape to wrap, be sure to cover about 2 inches on either side of connection.
Secure with wire ties as shown.

Wire Tie

Use this method ONLY when connecting two separate wires end to end.

Electrical Tape

Wire Tie

LOCA TING & MAKING CONNECTIONS

Please see the wiring chart on our website, www.bulldogsecurity.com.

CONSTANT PO WER (+12V, key in any position including off)

These wire(s) are in your vehicle’s main ignition harness, usually located on the steering column coming
from the ignition switch. Probe each wire with your test light. The correct wire(s) will show +12V when
the ignition switch is in these 5 positions (ACC-LOCK-OFF-RUN-CRANK).

1. If your vehicle has only (1) constant power wire, attach the
RED wire from the 18-pin harness and both large RED wires from
the 4-relay harness to the constant power wire in the vehicle.

2. If your vehicle has (2) constant power wires, attach the RED
wire from the 18-pin harness and (1) large RED wire from the
4-relay harness to one of these constant power wires. Then

connect the other large RED wire from the 4-relay harness to the

second constant power wire in the vehicle.

Make sure to wrap electrical tape around all (3) fuse holders to prevent shorting to ground.

IGNITION HARNESS

UNDER DASH

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