Marksman X6 Installation Manual

Installation

Manual

Model: X6

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this
equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For Technical Assistance, please call [phone],

or visit www.magnadyne.com

Table of Contents

Installer Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Component Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Wiring Harness Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Wiring

Starter and Power Harness Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Door Lock Output Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

Accessory Alarm and Remote Start Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-15

Plug-In Harness Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16

Transmitter Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Keyless Entry Feature Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19

Remote Start Feature Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21

Engine Crank Detection Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23

Remote Start Shutdown Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Return to Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25

Safety Testing the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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• Due to the complexity of this system, installation must only be performed by a qualified
professional installer. This remote start and alarm system is NOT a “Do It Yourself” product.

• This remote starter and alarm system is designed to be installed on fuel injected gasoline or diesel
vehicles with an automatic transmission ONLY. Installation of this system on a vehicle with a
manual transmission (Stick Shift) is dangerous and is contrary to it’s intended use.

• This system must be installed and wired through a safety switch so it will not start the engine
while in any forward or reverse gear. This is normally accomplished by connecting the systems
provided safety wire to the vehicles electronic Neutral Safety switch located on the transmission
shifter.

• Some automatic transmission vehicles may have a mechanical type park safety lock system
instead of electrical safety switch. This mechanical type system does not interrupt the starter
circuit when the transmission is any gear and does not offer the 100% level of safety required for
remote starting purposes. The next best safety connection point on this type of vehicle would be
the vehicle parking brake switch. This requires the user to set the parking brake prior to activating
the remote starting system.

• Once you install this system, you must verify that the vehicle will not start in any forward or
reverse gear. Regardless of the type of vehicle.

• Do not install any component near the brake, gas pedal or steering linkage.

• Some vehicles have a factory installed transponder immobilizer system that can severely
complicate the installation. There is a possibility that this system can not be installed on some
immobilizer equipped vehicles.

• Most vehicles have an SRS air bag system. Use extreme care and do not probe any wires of the
SRS system. Disconnect the vehicle (+) or (-) battery cable before installing this system on the
vehicle.

• Use conventional crimp lock type connectors on all low current wiring connections. Poor wiring,
i.e. taped joints, will introduce unreliability into the remote start and alarm system and may result
in false alarms, incorrect or failed operation.

• All wires that operate at currents higher than 10A should be soldered to insure a long lasting
connection.

• Install wiring neatly under carpets or behind trim to prevent possible damage to wires.

• For dealer technical assistance, please call [phone] or visit www.magnadyne.com

Installer Warnings

Windshield Receiver/Antenna

• The combination windshield receiver/antenna mounts on the windshield (inside).

• We suggest you mount it on the lower or upper left-hand side of the windshield.

Warning! Do not mount in such a manner that it obstructs the driver’s view.

• The receiver/antenna whip can be vertical or horizontal.

1. Remove the protective tape backing.

2. Carefully align the receiver/antenna and apply to windshield.

3. Route the black connecting cable behind the trim and connect to receiver/antenna.

4. Connect the other end to the control module.

HC1 6-Pin Remote Start Harness

Violet Remote Starter Output

Red +12VDC Battery Input #2

Yellow +Ignition 1 Output

Red +12VDC Battery Input #1

Brown +ACC / Heater-Air Conditioner Output

Pink +Ignition 2 / ACC 2 Output

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Component Placement

Wiring Harness Quick Reference

Valet Switch

Select a mounting location for the switch that is easily accessible to the driver of the vehicle. The switch does
not have to be concealed, however, concealing the switch is always recommended, as this provides an even
higher level of security to the vehicle. Mount the valet switch in a hidden but accessible location. Route the valet
switch wires to the control module.

Mount the antenna horizontally for

best reception.

HC2 5-Pin Power Input Harness

Red/White Park Light Relay Input

Black Chassis Ground

Brown (-) Programmable Output (Horn - Default)

White Parking Light Relay Output

Red +12VDC Battery Input

HC3 3-Pin Door Lock Harness

Green (-) Lock Output

Blue (-) Unlock Output

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Wiring Harness Quick Reference

Violet/White Tach Input

Gray (-) Remote Start Hood Pin Safety Input

Brown (+) Brake Switch Input

Black/White (-) Neutral Safety Switch Input

HC4 9-Pin Accessory Harness

Pink (-) Ignition #3 Output

White/Blue AUX Start and Turn Off Input

White (-) Programmable Output (Dome Lt - Default)

Red/White (-) Channel #3 Output (Trunk Release)

Light Blue (-) Programmable Output (2nd Unlock Ouput)

HC1: White 6-Pin High Current Remote Starter Harness

The method that the remote starter uses to start the vehicle is a duplicate of the ignition switch
function. Below, is an explanation of the 3 basic functions of the ignition switch. Since this
installation will require analysis of the ignition switch functions, it is recommended that you
make the three connections below at the ignition switch harness directly.

Careful consideration for the connection of this wire must be made to prevent the vehicle from starting while in
gear. Understanding the difference between a mechanical and an electrical Neutral Start Switch will allow you to
properly identify the circuit and select the correct installation method. In addition you will realize why the
connection of the safety wire is required for all mechanical switch configurations.

WARNING! Failure to make this connection properly can result in personal injury and property damage.
In all installations it is the responsibility of the installing technician to test the remote start unit and assure that

the vehicle can not start via RF control in any gear selection other than park or neutral.

In both mechanical and electrical neutral start switch configurations, the connection of the Violet wire will be
made to the low current start solenoid wire of the ignition switch harness. This wire must have +12 volts when
the ignition switch is turned to the “START” (crank) position only. This wire have 0 volts in all other ignition
switch positions.
Note: If a starter disable relay is installed, the connection of the violet wire must be at the starter side of the
relay, not the ignition switch side.

Failure to connect this wire to the ignition switch side of the neutral safety switch can result in personal injury
and property damage (See Neutral Start Safety Test for further details).

Remove the two 20A fuses prior to connecting these wires and do not replace them until the harness has been
plugged into the control module. These wires are the source of current for all the circuits the relay harness will
energize. They must be connected to a high current source. Connection to 12V battery terminal recommended.

Connect the Yellow wire to the ignition 1 wire from the ignition switch. The ignition wire should receive
+12 volts when the ignition key is in the “ON” or “RUN” and “START” or “CRANK” position. When the ignition is
turned “OFF”, the ignition wire should receive “0” voltage. The yellow wire must be connected.

"ACC"

"START"

"OFF" "ON"

Starter

Start Cut Relay

(When Used)

Violet Wire

Closed in Park

or Netral Only

Neutral Safety Switch

6-Pin

White Connector

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Wiring

Violet Wire: Starter Output

Red Wires (2): +12V Power Input

Yellow Wire: Ignition 1 Output

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HC1: White 6-Pin High Current Remote Starter Harness (continued)

Some vehicles have 2 ignition wires that must be powered. Connect the “Pink” wire to the ignition 2 wire from
the ignition switch. No connection required on vehicles without second ignition.

Connect the Brown wire to the accessory wire that powers the climate control system. An accessory wire will
show +12 volts when the ignition switch is turned to the “ACCESSORY” or “ON” and “RUN” positions, it will
show 0 volts when the key is turned to the “OFF” and “START” or “CRANK” position. There will often be more
than one accessory wire in the ignition harness. The correct accessory wire will power the vehicle’s climate
control system. Some vehicles may have separate wires for the blower motor and the air conditioning
compressor. In such cases, it will be necessary to add a relay to power the second accessory wire.

HC2: White 5-Pin Power Harness

The Red/White wire has already been assembled to work with a +12 volt switched parking light system (most
vehicles). For vehicles with ground switched parking light activation cut this wire and connect it to ground.

Connect the White wire to the parking light wire coming from the headlight switch. Do not connect the White
wire to the dashboard lighting dimmer switch (damage to the dimmer will result). The limitation of the White
wire is 10 amp maximum. Do not exceed this limit or damage to the alarm and parking relay will result.

This is the main ground connection of the alarm module. Make this connection to a solid section of the vehicle
chassis. Do not connect this wire to any existing ground wires supplied by the factory wire loom, make the
connection to the vehicle’s chassis directly.

By default, the Brown wire is the negative (-) output
connection for the horn. Current capacity is 200mA.
Make the connection to the horn relay trigger wire.
Typically, this wire can be found at the steering column
near the ignition switch.
Some vehicle horn systems may be (-) trigger and a
relay will need to be added for proper operation as
shown.
Option: (-) Factory Alarm Re-Arm Output (See “Alarm
Feature Programming” to change this function)
Connect this wire to the existing vehicle’s alarm ARM
trigger wire.

The “Red” wire supplies power to the system. Connect this wire to a constant +12 volt source.

87

87a

86

85

30

Brown

Wire

To Ground

To Horn

+12V or Ground

Depending on

System Requirements

Fuse

White

5-Pin

Connector

Wiring (continued)

Pink Wire: Ignition 2 Output

Brown Wire: Accessory Output, Heater/AC Output

Red/White Stripe: Parking Light Relay Input

White Wire: Parking Light Relay Output, + or - Selectable

Black Wire: System Ground

Brown Wire: (+) Programmable Output - Horn Default Setting

Red Wire: System Power, +12V Constant

If the door lock control system on the vehicle is (-) type, connect the Blue wire to the unlock wire from the door
lock switch . If the door lock control system on the vehicle is not (-) type, locate the diagram enclosed that
matches your application and follow that diagram.

If the door lock control system on the vehicle is (-) type, connect the Green wire to the lock wire from the door
lock switch . If the door lock control system on the vehicle is not (-) type, locate the diagram enclosed that
matches your application and follow that diagram

Green Wire: (-) Door Lock Control

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HC3: Black 3-Pin Door Lock Harness

Wiring (continued)

Blue Wire: (-) Door Lock Control

3 Wire Ground Trigger Door Lock System

(-) Lock Out

Ground Input

(-) Unlock Out

To Door Lock
Control Relays

Lock Control

Switch

Blue Wire: Connect to Unlock

Green Wire: Connect to Lock

Black 3-Pin

Mini Connector

3 Wire Positive Door Locking Systems

87

87A

85

86

30

87

87A

85

86

30

To +12 Volts
(Battery +)

Black 3-Pin

Mini Connector

Green Wire

Blue Wire

Note: ALA-DL1 relay
pack can be used

(+) Lock Out

+12 Volts Input

(+) Unlock Out

Lock Control

Switch

To Factory Door
Lock SYstem

5 Wire Ground at Rest Door Locking Systems

87

87A

85

86

30

87

87A

85

86

30

To +12 Volts
(Battery +)

To Power
Lock Switch

To Power
Lock Motors

White Wire: Lock

Brown Wire: Unlock

Green Wire: Lock

Blue Wire: Unlock

Violet Wire

ALA-DL1

Relay Pack

Red Wire: Lock

Black Wire: Unlock

Black 3-Pin

Mini Connector

Green Wire

Blue Wire

Note:

Orange wire from ALA-DL1

must be connected to +12V

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Newly Installed Power Door Lock Motors

87

87A

85

86

30

87

87A

85

86

30

To +12 Volts
(Battery +)

To Ground

To Newly
Installed Power
Door Lock Motors

White Wire

Brown Wire

Green Wire: Lock

Blue Wire: Unlock

Violet Wire

ALA-DL1

Relay Pack

Red Wire: Lock

Black Wire: Unlock

Black 3-Pin Connector

Green Wire

Blue Wire

Note: Orange wire from ALA-DL1

must be connected to +12V

Wiring (continued)

HC3: Black 3-Pin Door Lock Harness

(continued)

Unlock Driver's Door First for 3-Wire Negative Door Lock Systems

Unlock Driver's Door

87

87A

85

86

30

Unlock Wire

Passenger's Door

Lock

Unlock

To +12V or Ground

To +12V or Ground

Driver's Door

Rear Door

Passenger's

Door Switch

Door Lock Relay

Control Module

Lock

Unlock

+12V

ALA984H

Relay

Driver's

Door

Switch

Cut

Black 3-Pin

Connector

Light Blue Wire

White

9-Pin Mini

Connector

Green Wire

Blue Wire