Omega RS-3 User's Manual
OPERATING & INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
RS-3
DELUXE MODULAR REMOTE CAR STARTER
FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VEHICLES ONLY
COPYRIGHT: OMEGA RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT 1999
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INTRODUCTION & WARNINGS
Congratulations on your purchase of the RS-3 Remote Car Starter. The RS-3
will allow you to start your vehicle's engine from the comfort of your home or
office, allowing your vehicle to warm up in winter and cool down in summer. When
you leave your vehicle, simply set the climate controls for what you desire to be
operating upon remote start - heater, defroster or air conditioning.
The RS-3 is an "Add-On" unit designed to be used in conjunction with another
remote control unit such as a remote vehicle security or keyless entry system.
We highly recommend that this system be professionally installed, as the complexity of the modern automobile and the nature of circuits to be accessed is often
beyond the abilities of most do-it-yourselfers.
There are several safety considerations with using and installing the RS-3 Remote Car Starter. Among them are:
- This unit is for Automatic Transmission vehicles only. Installation in a manual
transmission equipped vehicle can result in property damage or personal injury.
- This unit is for fuel injected gasoline engines only.
- Children should not be left unattended in, or be allowed to play with the activat
ing transmitters of a remote starter equipped vehicle.
- Do not use this unit in an enclosed structure or garage.
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INDEX:
Operating Instructions:
Introduction & Warnings ......................................................................... 4
Remote Starting .................................................................................... 5
Valet Override Mode ............................................................................... 6
Installation Instructions:
Warnings ........................................................................................... 7-8
5-Wire Connector .............................................................................. 9-11
3-Wire Blue Connector ..................................................................... 12-13
7-Wire Connector ............................................................................ 14-24
Engine Detect (Smart, Tach, Vacuum) ................................................. 21-23
Features Programing ............................................................................ 25
Wiring Diagram .................................................................................... 26
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REMOTE STARTING
To Remote Start The Vehicle: Press the necessary button combination on
the host system's transmitter.
1) The parking-lights will flash once then turn On to confirm Start process.
2) The ignition circuit will turn On.
3) Within 2 seconds the parking lights will turn Off and the starter will engage.
4) The engine will start to run and the starter will be disengaged.
5) The parking lights will stay On while the RS unit is controlling the engine.
6) If the engine stalls, the RS unit will make two attempts to restart it.
7) After 15/30 minutes (programmable) the RS unit will turn the engine off.
- Upon entering the vehicle place the ignition key in the switch and turn it to
the "On" position. Do not turn the key to the "Start" position.
Safety Features
- The RS unit will only engage if the gear shift selector is in "Park".
- The unit will not engage if the hood is opened.
Deactivation
- To stop the engine by remote control, simply press transmitter button #3 again.
- Stepping on the brake pedal prior to inserting the key will deactivate the RS unit.
- Opening the hood will deactivate the RS unit.
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VALET OVERRIDE MODE
Valet Override: The position of the Override switch allows or prevents the RS
unit from being activated. This feature is used when you do not wish the unit to
be operated, such as when you leave it with a valet parking attendant, mechanic
or if you loan your car to another person.
To engage the Valet Override mode, simply turn the Override Switch OFF. It is
recommended to always turn the Override Switch OFF to prevent unintentional
or unauthorized use of the Remote Car Starter.
Note: Do not confuse the toggle type Valet Override switch with the push button
programming button.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
!! WARNINGS !!
Do not attempt to install this Remote Car Starter into a manual transmission
vehicle! Doing so could cause serious property damage, personal injury,
and will void all warranties!
Be aware of, and avoid, any airbag circuitry! Due to the fact that an installer
will not be in a normal, upright seated position, severe injury may occur in
an accidental airbag deployment!
The use of a Digital Multimeter (DMM) or Volt-Ohm Meter (VOM) instead of a
standard testlight is recommended. This can greatly reduce the risk of an
accidental airbag deployment or on-board computer damage.
Battery gases are explosive! Avoid sparks and do not smoke while working
near the vehicle's battery!
Always protect wires ran through the firewall from sharp metal edges and
hot parts of the engine! Always fuse positive wires at the battery or power
source!
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IMPORTANT!
After reading this manual, start the installation by affixing the
WARNING DECAL to a visible area in the engine compartment!
Installation Considerations: This entire booklet should be read before start-
ing the installation. An understanding of which control module wires are to be
used and their functions is essential. Installations will vary from car to car, as
some control module wires are required, while others are optional. Before starting
the installation, it should be determined which control module wires will be used.
Most installers will list these wires, then "map out" the installation by locating and
noting the target wires in the vehicle. This will also determine the best location for
the RS control module, which is mounted upon completion of the installation.
This Remote Start Unit duplicates the actions that occur within the ignition switch
when you use your key to start the engine. Because of this, most of the main
wiring harness connections will be made at the ignition switch harness. The ignition switch wires usually are high amperage circuits, which means that high reliability connections must be made! We recommend proper soldering of all connections.
Caution!
cased in Yellow or Red tubing or sleeves. Do not use a standard test light, as it
can deploy an airbag or damage on-board computers and sensors.
Avoid the Airbag circuit!
Especially avoid any harness or wires en-
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W I R I N G - 5 WIRE CONNECTOR
Red Wire: (Two 12-Gauge wires)
Connect both Red wires to constant 12 Volts. The most common sources are
the battery's Positive terminal and the ignition switch wiring harness (See diagram
#
1).
Connection Required
Diagram #1
Recommended Locations
Ignition Switch Wire Locations
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Green Wire: 12-Gauge
Connection Required
Connect the Green wire to the vehicle's Starter Motor wire. This wire will show
12 volts only when the ignition key is in the "Start" position. This wire is also found
in the ignition switch wiring harness (See diagram
#
1 on page 9). Some vehicles have
a second Starter wire known as a "Cold Start" wire. When this is encountered, if
the two Starter wires are the same circuit you may connect both of these wires to
the Green wire. If the two Starter wires are separate circuits an optional prewired
dual relay socket and relays are recommended.
Note: If a security system is present which utilizes a starter interrupt circuit, the
Green wire must be connected to the Starter Motor side of the interrupt.
Yellow Wire: 12-Gauge
Connection Required
Connect the Yellow wire to the vehicle's Accessory wire. This circuit supplies
power to the Heat, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system. This wire will
show 12 Volts when the ignition key is in the "Run" and "Accessory" positions and
No voltage in the "Start" and "Off" positions. The connection point for this wire is
also found in the ignition switch wiring harness (See diagram
#
1).
Note: If two or more Accessory wires are present, you will need to connect an
optional relay(s) to the thin Yellow wire located in the 3-pin Blue connector (See
diagram
#
3 on page 13).
Blue Wire: 12-Gauge
Connection Required
Connect the Blue wire to the vehicle's Ignition #1 wire (also known as Primary
Ignition)
. This wire will show 12 Volts when the ignition key is in the "Run" and
"Start" positions and no voltage in the "Off" and "Accessory" positions. This wire is
found in the ignition switch wiring harness (See diagram
#
1).
Note: If two or more Primary Ignition wires are present, you will need to connect an
optional relay(s) to the thin Blue wire located in the 3-pin Blue connector (See
diagram
#
2 on page 13).
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W I R I N G - 3 WIRE "BLUE" CONNECTOR
Blue Wire: (22 Gauge)
The Blue wire will supply a 500ma Negative Ignition output that can be used to
operate an optional relay(s) if two or more Primary Ignition wires are present in the
vehicle. If an optional relay(s) is needed, Connect the Blue wire to the Negative
side of the relay's coil (See diagram
#
2 on page 13).
Red Wire: (22 Gauge)
The Red wire supplies constant 12 Volts that can be used to power the relay's
coil.
Warning: DO NOT use the Red wire to power the Ignition or Accessory circuits.
Diagram #2
Red Wire
Blue Wire
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Fused
constant
12 Volts
85
87
Coil
86
Fused
constant
12 Volts
87a
30
Relay
Ignition Circuit
Yellow Wire: (22 Gauge)
The Yellow wire will supply a 500ma Negative Accessory output that can be used
to operate an optional relay(s) if two or more Primary Accessory wires are present
in the vehicle. If an optional relay(s) is needed, Connect the Yellow wire to the
Negative side of the relay's coil (See diagram
12
#
3 on page 13).
Diagram #3
Yellow Wire
Red Wire
13
85
Coil
86
87
87a
30
Relay
Accessory Circuit
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