Omega RS-4LX Installation Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
&
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
COPYRIGHT: OMEGA RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT 1998
RS-4LX
DELUXE MODULAR REMOTE CAR STARTER
FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VEHICLES ONLY
L I M I T E D L I F E T I M E W A R R A N T Y
All products for warranty repair must be sent postage prepaid to Omega Research & Development, Inc., P.O. Box 508, Douglasville, Georgia 30133, or send via UPS to: 981 N. Burnt Hickory Rd., Douglasville, Georgia 30134, with bill of sale or other dated proof of purchase. This warranty is nontransferable and does not apply to any product damaged by accident, physical or electrical misuse or abuse, improper installation, alteration, any use contrary to its intended function, unauthorized service, fire, flood, lightning, or other acts of God.
This warranty limits the Company's liability to the repair or replacement of the product. The Company shall not be responsible for removal and/or reinstallation charges, damage to or theft of the vehicle or its contents, or any incidental or consequential damages caused by any failure or alleged failure of the product to function properly. Under no circumstances should this warranty, or the product covered by it, be construed as a guarantee or insurance policy against loss. The Company neither assumes nor authorizes any person or organization to make any warranties or assume any liability in connection with the sale, installation, or use of this product.
OWNER'S MANUAL
&
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
COPYRIGHT: OMEGA RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT 1998
RS-4LX
DELUXE MODULAR REMOTE CAR STARTER
FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VEHICLES ONLY
L I M I T E D L I F E T I M E W A R R A N T Y
All products for warranty repair must be sent postage prepaid to Omega Research & Development, Inc., P.O. Box 508, Douglasville, Georgia 30133, or send via UPS to: 981 N. Burnt Hickory Rd., Douglasville, Georgia 30134, with bill of sale or other dated proof of purchase. This warranty is nontransferable and does not apply to any product damaged by accident, physical or electrical misuse or abuse, improper installation, alteration, any use contrary to its intended function, unauthorized service, fire, flood, lightning, or other acts of God.
This warranty limits the Company's liability to the repair or replacement of the product. The Company shall not be responsible for removal and/or reinstallation charges, damage to or theft of the vehicle or its contents, or any incidental or consequential damages caused by any failure or alleged failure of the product to function properly. Under no circumstances should this warranty, or the product covered by it, be construed as a guarantee or insurance policy against loss. The Company neither assumes nor authorizes any person or organization to make any warranties or assume any liability in connection with the sale, installation, or use of this product.
MA_RS-4LX_REV1
MA_RS-4LX_REV1
C O N T E N T S
REC-2
ATV
UN
LOCK
OPTION
TRUNK
Power Doorlock Outputs: Lock Unlock #1 Unlock #2
RS-4LX
Deluxe Remote Car Starter
Red 3-Pin Port­Use If Needed
Make The Main Harness
Connections As Needed
Black Port
Override Switch Plugs Into White 2-Pin Port
Make The Auxiliary
Harness Connections
As Needed
LED
Programming Switches
The Omega Modular Remote Keyless Entry/Starting System:
LOCK
The Omega
Modular
Remote Keyless
Entry/Starting
System includes
two OEM-style
transmitters
H-RS5 Wiring Harness
As received, the wiring harness has both the "Trunk" and "Option" outputs connected; the installer has the choice of utilizing either for remote starting. The remaining wire is then cut and utilized for other purposes.
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DAY - TO - DAY OPERATIONS
Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 3
Activating The Remote Car Starter .........................................................................................4-5
Safety Features, Deactivating The Remote Car Starter.............................................................. 5
Functions Of The Override Switch And Other Options ......................................................... 6-7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Warnings .................................................................................................................................... 8
Installation Considerations ......................................................................................................... 9
Wiring - Main Harness ........................................................................................................10 -14
Wiring - Auxiliary Harness .................................................................................................14-22
DataLearnTM Procedure ............................................................................................................ 17
Testing The Remote Car Starter ............................................................................................... 23
Using The Diagnostic LED Light ............................................................................................ 24
Programmable Options ........................................................................................................ 24-27
Wiring, Control & Auxiliary Port Overview ......................................................................20-21
SPECIAL INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Multiple Accessory Circuits ................................................................................................ 27-34
Multiple Ignition Or Starter Circuits ................................................................................... 34-35
General Motors VATS Bypass................................................................................................. 36
Other OEM Antitheft Systems ................................................................................................. 38
The RS-4LX And REC-2
ATV
Modular Remote Keyless Entry/Starting System................. 38-39
C O N T E N T S
REC-2
ATV
UN
LOCK
OPTION
TRUNK
Power Doorlock Outputs: Lock Unlock #1 Unlock #2
RS-4LX
Deluxe Remote Car Starter
Red 3-Pin Port­Use If Needed
Make The Main Harness
Connections As Needed
Black Port
Override Switch Plugs Into White 2-Pin Port
Make The Auxiliary
Harness Connections
As Needed
LED
Programming Switches
The Omega Modular Remote Keyless Entry/Starting System:
LOCK
The Omega
Modular
Remote Keyless
Entry/Starting
System includes
two OEM-style
transmitters
H-RS5 Wiring Harness
As received, the wiring harness has both the "Trunk" and "Option" outputs connected; the installer has the choice of utilizing either for remote starting. The remaining wire is then cut and utilized for other purposes.
Page - 39
DAY - TO - DAY OPERATIONS
Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 3
Activating The Remote Car Starter .........................................................................................4-5
Safety Features, Deactivating The Remote Car Starter.............................................................. 5
Functions Of The Override Switch And Other Options ......................................................... 6-7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Warnings .................................................................................................................................... 8
Installation Considerations ......................................................................................................... 9
Wiring - Main Harness ........................................................................................................10 -14
Wiring - Auxiliary Harness .................................................................................................14-22
DataLearnTM Procedure ............................................................................................................ 17
Testing The Remote Car Starter ............................................................................................... 23
Using The Diagnostic LED Light ............................................................................................ 24
Programmable Options ........................................................................................................ 24-27
Wiring, Control & Auxiliary Port Overview ......................................................................20-21
SPECIAL INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Multiple Accessory Circuits ................................................................................................ 27-34
Multiple Ignition Or Starter Circuits ................................................................................... 34-35
General Motors VATS Bypass................................................................................................. 36
Other OEM Antitheft Systems ................................................................................................. 38
The RS-4LX And REC-2
ATV
Modular Remote Keyless Entry/Starting System................. 38-39
Congratulations on your purchase of the RS-4LX Deluxe Modular Remote Car Starter. The RS-4LX 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.
Omega Research and Development, Inc. has been a leader in vehicle security and ve­hicle convenience products since 1970. Your RS-4LX is quality engineered, micropro­cessor controlled and manufactured in the U.S.A. It is an extremely sophisticated system with multiple built-in safety and security features. 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.
The RS-4LX is an "add on" unit designed to be used in conjunction with another re­mote control unit such as a remote vehicle security system, a keyless entry device or a remote receiver unit. Because the host activating unit will vary from application to appli­cation, the proper button or buttons to press to activate the remote starter can only be determined by the installer.
Please take time to review this manual, which is divided into two parts. The first section will explain the operation of your RS-4LX Deluxe Remote Car Starter, and the second section provides instructions for the installer.
I N T R O D U C T I O N
Continued Next PagePage - 3
Other OEM Anti-Theft Systems: There are other OEM antitheft systems which will
require attention when installing a remote starter. In General Motors vehicles, an ad­vanced form of VATS known as PASSLOCK will require an optional bypass. In certain Ford vehicles, a transponder-based Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) will also require an optional bypass. Both of these bypasses are available from Omega, and complete instruc­tions are included with each.
The RS-4LX And REC-2
ATV
Modular Remote Keyless Entry/Starting System:
The RS-4LX can be used with the REC-2
ATV
keyless entry receiver in an easy-to install modular fashion. The RS-4LX control module has a Black 5-pin port which supplies the necessary circuits for the REC-2
ATV
's operation, and also the return circuit which activates the RS-4LX. An optional wiring harness (H-RS5) is all that is required for the direct connection of the two control modules.
Please note that the operation of the "Trunk" and "3rd Channel" differ- "the "trunk" button must be pressed for 2 seconds to obtain the output while pressing the "Option" button produces an instant output. Both of these wires are connected on the H-RS5 wiring harness; this allows the installer to choose the timing for remote starting. Use this diagram to configure a relay for remote trunk release.
30
85 87a 86
87
To Vehicle's
Trunk Wire
To Power Or
Ground As
Needed
To Constant (+) 12 Volt
"Trunk" Or
"3rd Channel
Wire From
REC-2
ATV
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Congratulations on your purchase of the RS-4LX Deluxe Modular Remote Car Starter. The RS-4LX 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.
Omega Research and Development, Inc. has been a leader in vehicle security and ve­hicle convenience products since 1970. Your RS-4LX is quality engineered, micropro­cessor controlled and manufactured in the U.S.A. It is an extremely sophisticated system with multiple built-in safety and security features. 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.
The RS-4LX is an "add on" unit designed to be used in conjunction with another re­mote control unit such as a remote vehicle security system, a keyless entry device or a remote receiver unit. Because the host activating unit will vary from application to appli­cation, the proper button or buttons to press to activate the remote starter can only be determined by the installer.
Please take time to review this manual, which is divided into two parts. The first section will explain the operation of your RS-4LX Deluxe Remote Car Starter, and the second section provides instructions for the installer.
I N T R O D U C T I O N
Continued Next PagePage - 3
Other OEM Anti-Theft Systems: There are other OEM antitheft systems which will
require attention when installing a remote starter. In General Motors vehicles, an ad­vanced form of VATS known as PASSLOCK will require an optional bypass. In certain Ford vehicles, a transponder-based Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) will also require an optional bypass. Both of these bypasses are available from Omega, and complete instruc­tions are included with each.
The RS-4LX And REC-2
ATV
Modular Remote Keyless Entry/Starting System:
The RS-4LX can be used with the REC-2
ATV
keyless entry receiver in an easy-to install modular fashion. The RS-4LX control module has a Black 5-pin port which supplies the necessary circuits for the REC-2
ATV
's operation, and also the return circuit which activates the RS-4LX. An optional wiring harness (H-RS5) is all that is required for the direct connection of the two control modules.
Please note that the operation of the "Trunk" and "3rd Channel" differ- "the "trunk" button must be pressed for 2 seconds to obtain the output while pressing the "Option" button produces an instant output. Both of these wires are connected on the H-RS5 wiring harness; this allows the installer to choose the timing for remote starting. Use this diagram to configure a relay for remote trunk release.
30
85 87a 86
87
To Vehicle's
Trunk Wire
To Power Or
Ground As
Needed
To Constant (+) 12 Volt
"Trunk" Or
"3rd Channel
Wire From
REC-2
ATV
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O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
Page - 4
There are several safety considerations with using and installing the RS-4LX Remote
Car Starter. Among them are:
- This unit is for Automatic Transmission vehicles only. Attempting installation in a
manual transmission equipped vehicle can result in property damage or personal injury.
- This unit is for fuel injected gasoline and diesel engines only.
- Children should not be left unattended in, or be allowed to play with the activating trans­mitters of a remote starter equipped vehicle.
- All installation safety features should be utilized and safety warnings heeded.
Activation: Your RS-4LX Remote Car Starter is activated by remote control. This is
typically done from a small radio transmitter, usually attached to your key ring. As stated previously, the RS-4LX is an "add on" unit designed to be used in conjunction with an­other remote control unit such as a remote vehicle security system, keyless entry device or remote receiver unit. The exact activation method for your vehicle may vary. The normal activation involves pressing and releasing either a single or multiple button(s) on the trans­mitter. Please note that other reactions may occur, depending on the host receiver unit. For example, if a security system's auxiliary output is being utilized, it may also disarm or it may chirp its siren. As noted earlier, the installer can determine the exact remote start activation procedure, and also inform you of the total reactions of your particular system.
1) Using a Digital Multimeter (DMM) or a Volt-Ohm Meter (VOM) measure the resistor in the ignition key. This is the small black pellet in the shank of the key. If the meter is not auto-ranging, set it for the "100kW " scale. When measuring the key, do not touch the metal parts of the meter probes or erroneous readings can occur.
2) Select the proper value of the 15 included resistors. Use the meter or the following chart to make the proper selection:
Key Number Value 2% Resistor Band Colors
1 392W Orange, White, Red, Black 2 523 W Green, Red, Orange, Black 3 681 W Blue, Gray, Brown, Black 4 887 W Gray, Gray, Violet, Black 5 1130W Brown, Brown, Orange, Brown 6 1470 W Brown, Yellow, Violet, Brown 7 1870W Brown, Gray, Violet, Brown 8 2370 W Red, Orange, Violet, Brown 9 3010 W Orange, Black, Brown, Brown 10 3740W Orange, Violet, Yellow, Brown 11 4750W Yellow, Violet, Green, Brown 12 6040W Blue, Black, Yellow, Brown 13 7500W Violet, Green, Black, Brown 14 9530W White, Green, Orange, Brown 15 11800W Brown, Brown, Gray, Red
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O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
Page - 4
There are several safety considerations with using and installing the RS-4LX Remote
Car Starter. Among them are:
- This unit is for Automatic Transmission vehicles only. Attempting installation in a
manual transmission equipped vehicle can result in property damage or personal injury.
- This unit is for fuel injected gasoline and diesel engines only.
- Children should not be left unattended in, or be allowed to play with the activating trans­mitters of a remote starter equipped vehicle.
- All installation safety features should be utilized and safety warnings heeded.
Activation: Your RS-4LX Remote Car Starter is activated by remote control. This is
typically done from a small radio transmitter, usually attached to your key ring. As stated previously, the RS-4LX is an "add on" unit designed to be used in conjunction with an­other remote control unit such as a remote vehicle security system, keyless entry device or remote receiver unit. The exact activation method for your vehicle may vary. The normal activation involves pressing and releasing either a single or multiple button(s) on the trans­mitter. Please note that other reactions may occur, depending on the host receiver unit. For example, if a security system's auxiliary output is being utilized, it may also disarm or it may chirp its siren. As noted earlier, the installer can determine the exact remote start activation procedure, and also inform you of the total reactions of your particular system.
1) Using a Digital Multimeter (DMM) or a Volt-Ohm Meter (VOM) measure the resistor in the ignition key. This is the small black pellet in the shank of the key. If the meter is not auto-ranging, set it for the "100kW " scale. When measuring the key, do not touch the metal parts of the meter probes or erroneous readings can occur.
2) Select the proper value of the 15 included resistors. Use the meter or the following chart to make the proper selection:
Key Number Value 2% Resistor Band Colors
1 392W Orange, White, Red, Black 2 523 W Green, Red, Orange, Black 3 681 W Blue, Gray, Brown, Black 4 887 W Gray, Gray, Violet, Black 5 1130W Brown, Brown, Orange, Brown 6 1470 W Brown, Yellow, Violet, Brown 7 1870W Brown, Gray, Violet, Brown 8 2370 W Red, Orange, Violet, Brown 9 3010 W Orange, Black, Brown, Brown 10 3740W Orange, Violet, Yellow, Brown 11 4750W Yellow, Violet, Green, Brown 12 6040W Blue, Black, Yellow, Brown 13 7500W Violet, Green, Black, Brown 14 9530W White, Green, Orange, Brown 15 11800W Brown, Brown, Gray, Red
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When the exterior lights turn on (if connected), confirming the RS-4LX Remote Car
Starter's activation, the following events will also occur:
1) The vehicle's Ignition circuit will also turn on when the exterior lights turn on.
2) Two seconds after activation, the parking lights will turn off, and the Starter will engage. The Ignition circuit will remain on throughout this process.
3) The engine will start to run, which will be detected by the RS-4LX, and the Starter will automatically be disengaged.
4) Seven seconds later, the exterior lights (if connected) will turn back on, and stay on for the duration of the period that the engine is running by control of the RS-4LX.
5) If the engine stalls, the unit will make two attempts to restart it.
6) After ten (or fifteen) minutes the RS-4LX will automatically turn the engine off.
Safety Features And Deactivation: The RS-4LX includes multiple built-in safety
features. The unit will not engage if the gear shift selector is in a forward or reverse gear position. The unit will not engage if the hood is opened. If the engine is running by remote control, either of these actions will cause the engine to stop running.
The RS-4LX may be deactivated by several methods. To stop the engine by remote control, you may simply press again the transmitter button(s) used to activate the unit. For normal operation, once you have entered the vehicle, stepping on the brake pedal will deactivate the unit. If you first used your vehicle's key to turn the ignition switch on (do not turn to the Start position), the engine will remain running after the RS-4LX is deacti­vated. The Override Switch may also be used to deactivate the unit while it is operating, in addition to preventing activation.
General Motors VATS: Commonly encountered in certain General Motors vehicles
is the Vehicle Anti-Theft System (VATS). The VATS first appeared in the 1986 Corvette and has become very popular because of its ease of use and effectiveness.
The VATS consists of a pellet resistor in the shank of the ignition key, which is read by a decoder in the VATS control module. When the key is inserted into the ignition switch, if the decoder reads the correct resistance value, it will allow the starter to engage. In later model systems, the fuel pump is also controlled; in the latest versions the engine control system will not allow the engine to stay running. When installing a remote starter in a VATS equipped vehicle, an optional AU-VAT bypass kit is required:
Yellow Ignition #2 Wire From RS-4LX
Ignition
Switch
VATS Computer In Vehicle
Chassis Ground
Measure The Resistor Pellet In The Key Shank And Match With Resistor Out Of AU-VAT Kit
GM
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30
85 87a 86
87
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When the exterior lights turn on (if connected), confirming the RS-4LX Remote Car
Starter's activation, the following events will also occur:
1) The vehicle's Ignition circuit will also turn on when the exterior lights turn on.
2) Two seconds after activation, the parking lights will turn off, and the Starter will engage. The Ignition circuit will remain on throughout this process.
3) The engine will start to run, which will be detected by the RS-4LX, and the Starter will automatically be disengaged.
4) Seven seconds later, the exterior lights (if connected) will turn back on, and stay on for the duration of the period that the engine is running by control of the RS-4LX.
5) If the engine stalls, the unit will make two attempts to restart it.
6) After ten (or fifteen) minutes the RS-4LX will automatically turn the engine off.
Safety Features And Deactivation: The RS-4LX includes multiple built-in safety
features. The unit will not engage if the gear shift selector is in a forward or reverse gear position. The unit will not engage if the hood is opened. If the engine is running by remote control, either of these actions will cause the engine to stop running.
The RS-4LX may be deactivated by several methods. To stop the engine by remote control, you may simply press again the transmitter button(s) used to activate the unit. For normal operation, once you have entered the vehicle, stepping on the brake pedal will deactivate the unit. If you first used your vehicle's key to turn the ignition switch on (do not turn to the Start position), the engine will remain running after the RS-4LX is deacti­vated. The Override Switch may also be used to deactivate the unit while it is operating, in addition to preventing activation.
General Motors VATS: Commonly encountered in certain General Motors vehicles
is the Vehicle Anti-Theft System (VATS). The VATS first appeared in the 1986 Corvette and has become very popular because of its ease of use and effectiveness.
The VATS consists of a pellet resistor in the shank of the ignition key, which is read by a decoder in the VATS control module. When the key is inserted into the ignition switch, if the decoder reads the correct resistance value, it will allow the starter to engage. In later model systems, the fuel pump is also controlled; in the latest versions the engine control system will not allow the engine to stay running. When installing a remote starter in a VATS equipped vehicle, an optional AU-VAT bypass kit is required:
Yellow Ignition #2 Wire From RS-4LX
Ignition
Switch
VATS Computer In Vehicle
Chassis Ground
Measure The Resistor Pellet In The Key Shank And Match With Resistor Out Of AU-VAT Kit
GM
Page - 36
30
85 87a 86
87
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Functions Of The Override Switch And Other Options: Your RS-4LX Remote Car
Starter includes an Override Switch which performs several functions. Some of these functions allow your installer to perform various operations necessary during the installa­tion, and are discussed further in the Installation Instructions section. The uses of the Override Switch for everyday operations are:
1) Valet Override: The position of the Override allows or prevents the RS-4LX
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 or if you loan your car to another person. To engage the Valet Override mode, simply turn the Override Switch OFF. When leaving your vehicle with persons such as other users, garage or valet parking attendants, it is recommended to always turn the Override Switch OFF to prevent unintentional or unauthorized or unintentional use of the RS-4LX Remote Car Starter.
2) Deactivation: The Override Switch may be used to turn off the engine if it is
running under remote control. To use the Override/Reactivate switch to turn off an engine running on remote control, turn the switch OFF.
3) Pit-StopTM Option: This feature allows you to turn the ignition switch off, re-
move your keys, leave the vehicle and lock your doors while the RS-4LX keeps the engine running. To use this feature, have your foot off of the brake pedal and
Start
Run
30 Amp
15 Amp
Bat 1 Bat 2 Bat 3 Bat 4 Bat 5
20 Amp
Typical Installation Of The Optional Dual Socket And Relays:
Battery
30 Amp
30 Amp
Yellow Red
Green
Black
White
Blue
Lock
Acc.
Off
RS-4LX
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Ignition #2 ­Coil
Ignition #1 ­Fuel Pump
Ignition #1­Engine Computer
Cold Start
Parking Lights
Accessory
Starter
Ign. Relay
Start Relay
Large Green Wire
Large
Blue
Wire
Large Red Wire
Red Plug
Red 3-Pin Port
Small Green, Red, & Blue Wires
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Functions Of The Override Switch And Other Options: Your RS-4LX Remote Car
Starter includes an Override Switch which performs several functions. Some of these functions allow your installer to perform various operations necessary during the installa­tion, and are discussed further in the Installation Instructions section. The uses of the Override Switch for everyday operations are:
1) Valet Override: The position of the Override allows or prevents the RS-4LX
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 or if you loan your car to another person. To engage the Valet Override mode, simply turn the Override Switch OFF. When leaving your vehicle with persons such as other users, garage or valet parking attendants, it is recommended to always turn the Override Switch OFF to prevent unintentional or unauthorized or unintentional use of the RS-4LX Remote Car Starter.
2) Deactivation: The Override Switch may be used to turn off the engine if it is
running under remote control. To use the Override/Reactivate switch to turn off an engine running on remote control, turn the switch OFF.
3) Pit-StopTM Option: This feature allows you to turn the ignition switch off, re-
move your keys, leave the vehicle and lock your doors while the RS-4LX keeps the engine running. To use this feature, have your foot off of the brake pedal and
Start
Run
30 Amp
15 Amp
Bat 1 Bat 2 Bat 3 Bat 4 Bat 5
20 Amp
Typical Installation Of The Optional Dual Socket And Relays:
Battery
30 Amp
30 Amp
Yellow Red
Green
Black
White
Blue
Lock
Acc.
Off
RS-4LX
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Ignition #2 ­Coil
Ignition #1 ­Fuel Pump
Ignition #1­Engine Computer
Cold Start
Parking Lights
Accessory
Starter
Ign. Relay
Start Relay
Large Green Wire
Large
Blue
Wire
Large Red Wire
Red Plug
Red 3-Pin Port
Small Green, Red, & Blue Wires
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