
INSTALLATION
Part 1
Physical Installation
PHYSICAL INSTALLATION ............................................................................PGS. 515
SECTION 1: Parts Included ................................................................................. PG.5
SECTION 2: Parts Description .........................................................................PGS. 69
Watchdog Head Unit .......................................................................................pg. 6
OBDII Adapter Plug .........................................................................................pg. 7
Main Wiring Harness .......................................................................................pg. 8
Power Wire .....................................................................................................pg. 8
Micro SD Card ..................................................................................................pg. 9
Universal Windshield Mount ............................................................................pg. 9
Mini USB Cable ................................................................................................pg. 9
SECTION 3: Installation Overview ...................................................................... PG.10
SECTION 4: Installation .............................................................................. PG.1115
Part 1: Connecting the OBDII Adapter to the OBDII Port ..................................pg. 12
Part 2: Connecting the Power Wire .................................................................pg. 13
Part 3: Running the Main Wire Harness ..........................................................pg. 14
Part 4: Mounting the Watchdog using the windshield mount ......................... pg.15
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INSTALLATION
SECTION 1: Parts Included
The list below includes the major parts included in your Watchdog package. The tools list
indicates all of the tools necessary to complete the Watchdog install.
TOOLS NEEDED
• Fuse Puller
• Voltage Meter (optional)
THE WATCHDOG HEAD UNIT
OBDII ADAPTER PLUG
MAIN WIRE HARNESS
EXTRA PARTS (optional)
• Fuse Jack
• Spade connector
THE POWER WIRE
MINI USB CABLE
MICRO SD CARD
WINDSHIELD MOUNT
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INSTALLATION
SECTION 2: Parts Description
This section describes each of the parts in the Parts List, each description provides a physical set of attributes and a purpose for each part.
THE WATCHDOG HEAD UNIT:
The Head Unit is the interface through which all operating functions take place including:
Monitoring functions, the Driving Coach feature, and performance tests.
Watchdog Front Side: The Watchdog has seven capacitive touch buttons. Capacitive touch buttons are a
button style that is sensitive to the presence of your nger. Capacitive buttons do not need to be pushed,
only touched to activate. The Watchdog interface features a 2.4” LCD screen.
2.4” LCD
Watchdog Parts (Back side):
1. T-slot Mount Socket, this will work with a large range of
o the shelve mounting options.
2. Main harness port, elec tronic port for the main harness
with HDMI style plugs ends.
3. Micro SD Card Slot
4. Mini USB port
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OBDII ADAPTER PLUG
The OBDII Adapter is a communication hub for the Watchdog.
The OBD ll Adaptor plugs directly into the vehicle OBD ll port. The
diagram below illustrates all of the OBDII parts and ports.
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1. OBD ll Male End: this is the part of the adapter plug that plugs into the vehicle OBDll port.
2. Main Harness port: the main harness will plug into the Watchdog and into this port during installation.
3. Power wire port: the power wire will run from this port to the vehicle fuse pox during installation.
4. Power Supply Switch: use this switch to change power from running o of the Power Wire to OBD ll power
as a power supply for the Watchdog.
5. Four Pin USB: This port is used if a Bully Dog pyrometer kit is purchased for the Watchdog.
6. Five Pin USB
7. Adapter Plug 2 amp fuse, (do not unplug unless replacing)
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