DesignTech secure start 28622 Installation Instructions Manual

Secure Start Model 28622

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Add On Remote Control Car Starter Installation Instructions

DesignTech International, Inc. • 7955 Cameron Brown Court • Springfield, Virginia 22153 USA • 703-866-2000 or 800-337-4468

Please Read Completely Before Beginning

Congratulations on your purchase of the Secure Start Add On Remote Car Starter. This remote car starter system allows you to
start the car by remote control from the comfort of your home or office in order to cool it down in the summer or heat it up in the
winter.

The Secure Start Remote Car Starter is for

automaticl transmission vehicles only. It is an extremely sophisticated system with

multiple built-in safety and security features.

The Secure Start Remote Car Starter:

• Will start your car by remote control, and run the heater, defroster, or air conditioner to warm up or cool down the car.

• Is designed to start the car if it is in park, and only if the hood is closed.

• Will attempt to start the car for up to six seconds, but no longer (to avoid damage to the starter motor). Should the car
not start, or if it stalls after starting, the remote starter will make two further attempts to start it.

• Will not let the car be driven without the key in the ignition.

• Shuts itself off automatically after 10 or 15 minutes (programmable) if you forget to come out to your car.

• Will shut off if the brake pedal is pushed, or the hood is opened - unless the key is in the ignition and in the “run” position.

• Allows you to remove the key while leaving the car running with the doors locked for up to 10 or 15 minutes utilizing the
QUICK STOP

• Is quality engineered, microprocessor controlled, and made in the USA to provide many years of reliable use.

• Comes with a 2 year warranty.

Tools required to install the remote starter unit:

Wire Cutters/Strippers Soldering Iron Pliers

TM

option. (See Separate User Tip Sheet)

Power Harness

Wiring Diagram

Color Function Type Required

Pink Power (+12V) Input Yes
White Accesory / Lights Relay Output Yes
Yellow Starter Relay Output Yes
Blue Ignition 1 Relay Output Yes
Green Ignition 2 Relay Output Possible
Black Ground Input Yes

Testmeter Electrical tape Screwdriver Drill

We highly recommend that all connections be soldered for reliability.

Parts List:

Remote Start Module

Control Harness

(10 position)

Parts Kit in plastic baggy:

WARNING

This car is equipped with a remote control starting device.

Disable before working on car!

AVERTISSEMENT

Co véhicule est équipé d’un systéme de démarrage á distance. Mettez-le hors

fonctuin avant d’eflectuer toule opération d’entretian ou de répanation!

On/Off Control Switch Warning Label Ring Terminal

30 A Fuse

Hood Pin Switch Set 2 Cable Ties

6 Power &

Ignition wires

Control Harness

1

Color Function Type Required

Yellow/Green Alarm Control (+) 400 mA No
Green/White Sensor IN Relay No
Brown Accessory Pulse (-) 400 mA No
Brown/White Alarm Disable (-) 400 mA Possible
Gray/Black Sensor OUT Relay No

Left
White Button

LED

Color Function Type Required

Red/Black Diesel Input Input No
Red/White Remote - Input Yes
Green Tach Input No
Violet Hood - Input Yes
Orange Brake + Input Yes

Right
Red Button

Plug-in Control Switch

On cars with airbags, you may notice bright yellow tubes or
harnesses underneath the steering column area. DO NOT
tamper with these wires in any way, to prevent personal
injury and/or damage to the air bag system.

Battery gases are explosive. Do not smoke while working near the car’s
battery.

Note: Some installers connect a battery charger to the
vehicle’s battery during installation. This is fine, but it must be
removed before running the vehicle under remote control.

5. Green (14 AWG) - Ignition 2

Connect the GREEN wire to the second IGN2 wire (if applicable) of your
vehicle. This wire will power the heater/air conditioner (in most cars). This
wire will measure +12V on the test meter in the “run” position only.

6. White Wire (14 AWG) - Accessory

Connect the WHITE wire to the accessory wire which is +12V in the “run”
and “accessory” position, but off (ground) in the “start” and “off” posi­tions.

When working the wires through the car’s firewall, be sure to protect
them from sharp metal edges and from hot surfaces on the engine.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Before You Start

Take the time to read through the whole installation manual.

Always leave one window open to avoid locking your keys in your car.

IMPORTANT: After having read the entire manual, start the installation by

putting the yellow WARNING STICKER in the engine compartment. Choose
a surface that is clean and readily visible when the hood is open.

WARNING

This car is equipped with a remote control starting device.

Disable before working on car!

AVERTISSEMENT

Ce véhicule est équipé d’un systéme de démarrage a distance. Mettez-le

hors fonction avant d’eflectuer toute opération d’entretien ou de réparation!

POWER & IGNITION HARNESS

The remote starter module will be installed under the dash once all wiring
has been completed. Do not mount the module at this time! You will

need to check the diagnostic light (LED) as the installation progresses.

Locate (or drill) a hole in the firewall to run the VIOLET, and GREEN wires
of the Control Harness and the PINK wire of the Power harness through
into the engine compartment. The remaining short wires stay in the pas­senger area. Leave about a foot of the wire harness under the dash for
ease of working and visual access to the diagnostic light.

Note: Always connect the
of the other wires.)

Pink and Black wires before connecting any

2. Black Wire (16 AWG) - Ground

Connect the BLACK wire to a very good, clean chassis ground in the
driver’s kick panel area. Use the small red ring terminal if needed. The
metal bracing around or beneath the dash board is not adequate.

7. Yellow (14 AWG) - Starter

Connect the YELLOW wire to the starter wire. This wire will measure +12V
on the test meter in the “start” position only.

Note: Nissan vehicles have two starter wires. Connect both starter wires
to the YELLOW wire.

8. Plug-In On/Off Switch

Plug the ON/OFF control switch into the module just to the right of the
power wires. Use a 1/4” drill-bit for the mounting hole.

Note: Mount the control switch in the dash so that it is easily accessible
and so that the “ON” position is facing upward. Make sure there is
enough clearance behind the mounted switch for the wire connections.
Connection of this switch is mandatory.

Control Harness (All wires are the smaller 18 AWG size)

9. Red / Black Wire Diesel “wait to start” Control Harness

This wire is only used in diesel vehicle applications This wire should be
hooked up to the “wait to start” light’s switched wire behind the dash. If
option 9 is set, this wire wire will feed information to the remote starter as
to when to crank the vehicle over.

10. Violet Wire - Hood Pin Switch - Control Harness

The hood pin switch MUST be installed with
the remote starter. It prevents operation

of the remote starter when the hood is
open and is used to initialize the unit. Con­nect the VIOLET wire to the hood pin
switch using the red connector.

Note: If you already have a hood pin
switch which is being used by a car alarm
system, you may share the wiring -- but
be sure to diode isolate each wire going
to the hood pin switch with the bands of
diodes pointing towards the pin switch
as shown at right.

How to share a hood pin
switch with an alarm

To Remote Starter

3. Pink Wire (12 AWG) - Power (+12V)

Connect the ring terminal at the end of the short PINK wire to the +12 volt
terminal of the battery. Run the long pink wire through the firewall of
your vehicle. Join the remaining ends of the power wire together by
soldering them. Tape with electrical tape to leave no exposed wires.
Alternatively, you may wish to use a yellow butt terminal, but we recom­mend soldering. After all of your connections are complete, insert the
30 amp green fuse into the holder. As the power wire is connected the
LED will blink once.

Note: Failure to properly install the fuse holder and 30 amp fuse to the
pink wire voids all product warranties.

Ignition Key Diagram for Steps 4-7

The vehicle’s wires are found coming off of
the key switch. Remove the panel under the
steering column to access these wires.

4. Blue Wire (14 AWG) - Ignition 1

Connect the BLUE wire to the ignition 1 wire of your vehicle. This wire will
measure +12V on the test meter in the “run” and “start” position, and is
off (ground) in the “lock/off” and “accessory” position.

11. Orange Wire - Brake Shut-off - Control Harness

Connect the ORANGE wire to the brake wire which receives +12V when
the brake pedal is depressed. This wire must be connected. It arms a
critical safety feature which disables the remote starter when the brake
pedal is depressed.

Note: In some cars, the ignition must be in the “on” position to test the
power in the brake wire.

12. Initializing the Remote Starter

BEFORE THE CAR WILL START FOR THE FIRST TIME, YOU MUST INITIALIZE THE
REMOTE STARTER

A. Turn the control switch on.
B. The Remote Start Module requires the installer to

and then
come on if the unit is not initialized.

C. While depressing the brake (with the engine off and the hood open)

turn the ignition key to the “RUN” (not “start”) position.
D. Put the car in gear from the “PARK” position.
E. Put the car back in “PARK” and release the brake.
F. Turn the key off and remove key.

press and hold the brake pedal. Note: The dash lights will

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open the hood