Alert car security system Instruction Manual

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YOUR WARRANTY
Here's how your warranty works:
Alert warrants to the original customer, and the original
car a limited lifetime warranty. Within 12 months of
urchase, Alert will re air or re lace, our o tion, any
defective system at no charge. After 12 months
from date of urchase, Alert will, at our o tion, re air
or re lace the system for a $30 shi ing and handling
fee.
Installation, labor, removal and reinstallation are not
the res onsibility of Alert. Registration must be
com leted and sent in within seven (7) days of urchase
in order to validate the warranty.Alert makes no
warranty against the theft of a vehicle or its contents.
This warranty is not to be construed as an insurance
olicy against loss.
DISCLAIMER
Alerts disclaims the warranty of merchantability
and fitness for any articular use. This disclaimer shall
be effective as to all claims of any kind made by or
through any wholesaler, retailer, consumer or any
other erson or entity. Some states do not ermit the
disclaimer of im lied warranties in some sales.
Hence, this disclaimer may not a ly to you.
LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
Consumer's remedy is limited to re air or re lacement
of the unit, and in no event shall exceed the urchase
rice. Incidental, consequential an/or indirect damages
are ex ressly disclaimed. NO erson or entity is
authorized to alter, amend or increase this limited
warranty.
Thank you for urchasing
roducts by Alert.
To order additional transmitters or other
accessories, visit our
website at wwww.alertautomotive.com.

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System Features ........................................................4
System Components ..................................................4
Required Tools ...........................................................4
Installation Check List...............................................4-5
Technical ssistance...................................................5
Before You Begin...................................................................5
Precautions ............................................................5-6
Using your Test Probe.................................................6
Making Wiring Connections ......................................6-8
Locating & Making Connections ..............................8-12
Connecting the 9-Pin Wiring Harness .........................13
Neutral Safety Switch ................................................14
Operator Programming Instructions .............................15-16
How to use Your Remote Transmitter..........................16
Vehicle nti-theft System Chart..............................17-19
FCC ID Notice..........................................................20
Important Functions .............................................21-22
Your Warranty ..........................................................23
REMOTE ST RTER  MODEL RS90
CONTENTS
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Protected by one or more
of the following patents:
Patent #5,459,477 Patent #5,612,670
Patent #5,886,622 Patent #5,677,664
Patent #5,942,988 Patent #6,101,428
Patent #6,452,772
Other patents pending.
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TTENTIONTTENTION:
We urge you to immediately place this card in your wallet.
PROGRAMMING FUNCTIONS
FOR YOUR WALLET OR GLOVE
DDING DDING DDITION LDDITION L REMOTES USING REMOTES USING WORKING REMOTE WORKING REMOTE
Press and hold the brake, press and hold Button #1 on the working remote for
approx. 5 seconds or until the parking lights flash (1) one time, release button
#1 and press any button on the NEW remote, the parking lights will flash (3)
three times, the new remote is now programmed.
TTach/Tach/Tachless Optionachless Option
Press and hold the brake, with the brake held, press and hold button #2 on
the remote for approx. six (6) seconds or until the parking lights flash two (2)
times. Release button #2, press and release button #1, the parking lights will
flash one (1) time. The unit is now programmed for tach mode. Press and
release button #1 again, the parking lights will flash two (2) times. The unit is
now programmed for tachless mode.

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SYSTEM FEATURES
TTwo-Buttonwo-Button Remotely start your vehicle to run the heater or air
Extended Range
Extended Range conditioning from an extended distance.
Remote
Remote TTransmitterransmitter
Remote OptionsRemote Options orks with your factory keyless remote transmitter
or the transmitter included with this kit.
Parking LightParking Light Confirms that your vehicle has received a remote
Confirmation
Confirmation signal and will remain on if the engine is remotely
started.
Code Learning
Code Learning Allows your remote starter to learn new remotes, should
you want to add remotes, or if remotes are lost.
Remote ProgrammableRemote Programmable Unit can be programmed by remote control for a run time
Run
Run TTimeime of 5,10, or 15 minutes.
Pit S
Pit Stop Modetop Mode Allows you to exit the vehicle while the engine
remains running.
TTach/Tach/Tachlessachless A programmable feature that lets you choose between
Option
Option the easy to install tachless operation or the wire-
in, tach operation.
Limited LifetimeLimited Lifetime Guarantees life-long protection.
arrantyarranty
Your system includes:
1-Main Control Module
with On-board Relay
1-Two Button Remote Transmitter
1-9-Pin ire Harness
1-Hood Pin Switch
1- arning Sticker for Under the Hood
6-Heavy Gauge ires
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
REQUIRED TOOLS
Unless your remote starter includes a Bonus Installation Kit you will need the
following items: a sharp knife, electrical tape and a computer-friendly test light. A
5/16 inch drill bit may be needed to install the hood pin switch. If the bottom of your
dash on the drivers side will come off, you must remove it. If this is the case a
screwdriver or a wrench may be needed.
1- arranty
1-Installation & Operation Guide
1-Bonus Installation Kit
Installation CD Rom
Computer-friendly Test Light
Electrical Tape
 ire Ties
Razor Knife
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INSTALLATION CHECK LIST
INSTALLATION CHECK LIST
 Read the manual.
 atch the video.
 Verify that you have all the parts listed in the manual.
 Obtain the correct wiring chart for you vehicle.
 Identify air ba and SRS wires before startin your installation.
Check to see if additional parts are needed. These items are identified in your
manual and the wiring chart diagram for your vehicle.
AATTENTIONTTENTION:
e urge you to immediately place this card in your wallet.
OPERAOPERATING INSTRUCTIONSTING INSTRUCTIONS
SSttart art Press and release button #1 the vehicle will remote start. SSttart (with factoryart (with factory
keyless entry remote) keyless entry remote) Press and release the lock button on the remote 3 times,
the vehicle will remote start. S
Stop top Press and release button #2 the vehicles
remote starter will shut down. S
Stop (with factory keyless remote) top (with factory keyless remote) Press and
release the lock button on the remote, the remote starter will shut down. Pit S
Pit Stop:top:
Exiting the VExiting the Vehicle with the Engine Running ehicle with the Engine Running Make sure the transmission is in
park, press and release button #1 (start) before turning the ignition switch off.
(The engine will remain running for the programmed run time). Pit stop:
Pit stop: (with(with
factory keyless entry remote) factory keyless entry remote) Press and release the lock button on the remote
3 times before turning the ignition switch off. (The engine will remain running for
the program run time).
OPERATING FUNCTIONS
FOR YOUR WALLET OR GLOVE

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
If your vehicle has an anti-thefIf your vehicle has an anti-theft system, you will need an t system, you will need an additional module, Partadditional module, Part
#791.#791.
Con ratulations, you have purchased one of the most advanced remote starter
systems ever made. Your new remote starter is a technolo ical breakthrou h utilizin
the most advanced, state of the art technolo y and components. The dependability
and variety of features mak eAlert the leader in the industry. Enjoy your new remote
starter for years to come!
This remote system is desi ned to start your vehicle by sendin a command si nal
from the remote transmitter. It is important that your installation be done in a well-
ventilated area. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that the remote It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that the remote systemsystem
is not used to stis not used to start the vehicle in an undesired location.art the vehicle in an undesired location.
It is recommended that a carbon monoxide detector be installed in the livin area near
a location where the vehicle may be ara ed.
Since there are many different makes and models of vehicles, visit our website,
www.alertautomotive.com.
Read this manual thorou hly and view the video before stRead this manual thorou hly and view the video before startin the instartin the installation.allation.
TTACH/TACH/TACHLESS OPERAACHLESS OPERATIONTION
In most cases the decision to o with tachless mode will save time durin the
installation. If your vehicle is hard-startin then you should use tach mode.
MAKE SURE MAKE SURE YOU PLACE YOU PLACE THE WTHE WARNING STICKER UNDER ARNING STICKER UNDER YOUR HOOD.YOUR HOOD.
Should you need help. First check our website at www.alertauto otive.co or call
our toll-free Tech Support Hotline at 800-878-8007.
PRECAUTIONS
This system is desi ned for use with vehicles equipped with fuel-injected, asoline
en ines and automatic transmissions only.
SAFETYSAFETY FIRST! FIRST!
Never start your vehicle if it is indoors. A periodic safety check is recommended to
ensure that your system is in proper workin order.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
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INSTALLATION CHECK LIST
Possible ite s to review:
 Anti-theft By-pass  Relays  Diodes
 Transponder Key  Resistors
Check for optional parts to ake your installation easier:
 T-harness
FCC ID: J3STXJS1194
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the followin two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) This device must accept any interference received, includin interference
that may cause undesired operation.

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PRECAUTIONS
MAKING CONNECTIONS
1. S1. Strip back two inches of insulation on the wire from the remote trip back two inches of insulation on the wire from the remote ststarterarter..
TTwo Inches of Bare Wirewo Inches of Bare Wire
To operate your test probe, connect the BLACK clip to a good chassis ground. Then
connect the RED clip to a good 12 (+) positive source. If the test probe is connected
correctly, both the GREEN and the RED li hts will be dimly illuminated. If a (+) positive
source is probed, the RED li ht will low bri ht and the GREEN li ht will o out. If a (-)
negative source is probed, the GREEN li ht will low bri ht and the RED li ht will o
out.
USING YOUR TEST PROBE
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DO NOT USE mechanical wirin connections such as a crimp or snap-to ether taps except
on wires that are pre-installed from the factory. For wires that do not have the snap connectors
pre-installed from the factory, wires must be connected usin the illustrations under the Makin
Connections section of this manual. Failure to properly connect the wires can result in dama e
to your system or your vehicle.
DO NOT disconnect the battery if the vehicle has an anti-theft-coded radio or is equipped with
an airba . Doin so may cause a warnin li ht to be displayed and may require a trip to
the dealer to be corrected.
DO NOT leave the interior or exterior li hts on for an extended period of time as it may cause
battery drain. Remove the dome li ht fuse from the fuse box. NOTE: Starter systems do not
work well with a partially dischar ed battery.
DO NOT mount the control module until all connections have been made and
tested.
PLEASE USE CAUTION: DO NOT CUT, PROBE OR DISCONNECT THE
VEHICLES AIRBAG WIRES. THESE WIRES WILL ALMOST ALWAYS
BE INSIDE A BRIGHT YELLOW TUBE LOCATED NEAR THE STEERING
COLUMN HARNESS.
WARNING! On vehicles with air bags or supplemental restraint systems
(SRS) you may notice a bright YELLOW or RE tube with small wires in it
marked SRS underneath the steering column near the key cylinder. O
NOT tamper or unplug these for any reason to prevent costly damages to
your vehicle or personal injury. Tampering may cause unintended deployment
of the air bags.
If your vehicle is equipped with air ba s or a supplemental restraint systems (SRS) and you
CAN NOT identify the air ba wires, STOP THE INSTALLATION IMMEDIATELY and have a
professional identify the air ba wires before continuin the installation.
WARNING! GENERAL MOTORS
REAR WHEEL DRI E EHICLES AND DODGE DAKOTAS
All General Motors rear wheel drive vehicles and Dod e Dakotas built prior to 1996 do
not have an electrical Neutral Safety switch. They have a mechanical neutral safety
switch. The mechanical neutral safety switch operates as follows.
a) The key will only turn to start position when the ear selector is in park
or neutral.
b) The key can only be removed from the i nition switch when the ear
selector is in the park position.
You must use special precautions with this system.
ManufacturerManufacturer Make/ Make/ YYearear Anti-thefAnti-theftt
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 97+ TRANSPONDER 
LS 2000+ TRANSPONDER 
 MARK V3 97+ TRANSPONDER 
NAVIGATOR 97+ TRANSPONDER 
TOWN CAR 97+ TRANSPONDER 
MERCEDES ALL 97+ TRANSPONDER 
MERCURY COUGAR 99+ TRANSPONDER 
MOUNTAINEER 98+ TRANSPONDER
(Some)
MYSTIQUE 97+ TRANSPONDER
(Some)
SABLE 96+ TRANSPONDER 
NISSAN MAXIMA 98+ TRANSPONDER 
OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 95+ PASSLOCK 1 
ALERO 99+ PASSLOCK 2 
AURORA 95+ VATS 
BRAVADA 98+ PASSLOCK 2 
CUTLASS 97+ PASSLOCK 2 
NINETY-EIGHT VATS 
SILHOUETTE 99+ TRANSPONDER
EHICLES WITH FACTORY
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS
PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 89+ VATS 
FIREBIRD 88+ VATS 
GRAND AM 96-98 PASSLOCK 1 
GRAND AM 99+ PASSLOCK 2 
GRAND PRIX 92-96 VATS 
MONTANA 99+ TRANSPONDER 
SUNFIRE 96-99 PASSLOCK 1 
SUNFIRE 2000+ PASSLOCK 2 
PORSCHE ALL 97+ TRANSPONDER 
SAAB ALL 97+ TRANSPONDER 
SATURN ALL 97+ PASSLOCK 2 
2000+ TRANSPONDER
TOYOTA AVALON 98+ TRANSPONDER
CAMRY 98+ TRANSPONDER 
LAND CRUISER 98+ TRANSPONDER
SOLARA 99+ TRANSPONDER
SUPRA 98+ TRANSPONDER 
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 98+ TRANSPONDER 
GOLF 98+ TRANSPONDER
PASSAT 98+ TRANSPONDER
VOLVO ALL 98+ TRANSPONDER

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6. Use electrical t6. Use electrical tape to wrap. Be sure to cover the wire ape to wrap. Be sure to cover the wire about two inches on eitherabout two inches on either
side of the connection. First pull side of the connection. First pull the wire that you have just connected along the wire that you have just connected along
side the wire you connected to, tside the wire you connected to, tape and wire tie them togetherape and wire tie them together. Use this method. Use this method
for all connections.for all connections.
AUTION:AUTION: All wires must be wrapped with tAll wires must be wrapped with tape and wire tied.ape and wire tied.
2. 2. TTwist upper wires togetherwist upper wires together, twist lower wires together , twist lower wires together as shown.as shown.
1. When tying two sep1. When tying two separate wires together at their ends, strip back 1 of insulationarate wires together at their ends, strip back 1 of insulation
on both wires and sepon both wires and separate arate the strands of wire as shown belowthe strands of wire as shown below..
MAKING END MAKING END TTO END ONNE TIONSO END ONNE TIONS
MAKING CONNECTIONS
Wire Wire TTieie
Electrical Electrical TTapeape
4. Insert the wire(s) from the st4. Insert the wire(s) from the starter through the hole as shown. If arter through the hole as shown. If two or more wires are inserted,two or more wires are inserted,
wrap them in opposite directions.wrap them in opposite directions.
5.5. WWrap the wire around one side then the other and finally around irap the wire around one side then the other and finally around ittself as shown.self as shown.
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Use this method ONLUse this method ONLYY when connecting two sep when connecting two separate wires end to end.arate wires end to end.
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3. Sep3. Separate the vehicle wire(s) as shown. Make the separate the vehicle wire(s) as shown. Make the separation large enough to fit the otheraration large enough to fit the other
wire through.wire through.
2. S2. Strip back one inch of insulation on the wire you need to connecttrip back one inch of insulation on the wire you need to connect to. to.
One Inch of Bare WireOne Inch of Bare Wire
ManufacturerManufacturer Make/ Make/ YYearear Anti-thefAnti-theftt
HRYSLER ON ORD 98+ TRANSPONDER
(GREY KEY ONLY)
LHS 98+ TRANSPONDER
(GREY KEY ONLY)
SEBRING ONV. 98+ TRANSPONDER
(GREY KEY ONLY)
DODGE 300M 99+ TRANSPONDER
(GREY KEY ONLY)
INTREPID 98+ TRANSPONDER
(GREY KEY ONLY)
NEON 2000+ TRANSPONDER
(GREY KEY ONLY)
FORD ONTOUR 97+ TRANSPONDER
(Some)
ROWN VI TORIA 98+ TRANSPONDER 
EX URSION 2000+ TRANSPONDER 
EXPEDITION 97+ TRANSPONDER 
EXPLORER 97+ TRANSPONDER 
FO US 2000+ TRANSPONDER 
MUSTANG 98+ TRANSPONDER 
F150/250 98+ TRANSPONDER 
RANGER 99+ TRANSPONDER 
TAURUS 96+ TRANSPONDER 
WINDSTAR 2000+ TRANSPONDER 
GM DENALI 99+ PASSLO K 2 
ENVOY 99+ PASSLO K 2 
S-15 JIMMY 98+ PASSLO K 2 
SAFARI 98+ PASSLO K 2
SIERRA 98+ PASSLO K 2 
SONOMA 98+ PASSLO K 2 
SUBURBAN 98+ PASSLO K 2 
YUKON 98+ PASSLO K 2 
YUKON XL 2000+ PASSLO K 2 
HONDA A ORD 98+ TRANSPONDER 
ODYSSEY 98+ TRANSPONDER 
PRELUDE 98+ TRANSPONDER 
S2000 TRANSPONDER 
INFINITY I30 98+ TRANSPONDER 
Q45 98+ TRANSPONDER 
QX4 98+ TRANSPONDER 
JAGUAR ALL 98+ TRANSPONDER 
JEEP GRAND HEROKEE 99+ TRANSPONDER
(GREY KEY ONLY)
WRANGLER 99+ TRANSPONDER
(GREY KEY ONLY)
LEXUS ALL 97+ TRANSPONDER 
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VEHICLES WITH FACTORY
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS

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4. Use electrical t4. Use electrical tape to wrap, be sure to cover about 2 inches on either side of ape to wrap, be sure to cover about 2 inches on either side of
connection. Secure with wire ties as shown.connection. Secure with wire ties as shown.
Wire Wire TTieie
Electrical Electrical TTapeape
Wire Wire TTieie
MAKING CONNECTIONS
3. ay upper twisted p3. ay upper twisted pair of wires over right wire as shown. Bring lower twisted pair of wires over right wire as shown. Bring lower twisted pairair
of wires up to meet the lefof wires up to meet the left wire as shown.t wire as shown.
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VEHICLES WITH FACTORY
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS
ManufacturerManufacturer Make/ Make/ YYearear Anti-thefAnti-theftt
Acura T 99+ TRANSPONDER 
C 98+ TRANSPONDER 
R 99+ TRANSPONDER 
INTEGRA 00 + TRANSPONDER 
NSX TRANSPONDER 
AUDI A4 00+ TRANSPONDER 
A6 00+ TRANSPONDER 
A8 98+ TRANSPONDER 
BMW A 97+ TRANSPONDER 
BUICK CENTURY 97+ VATS 
ESABRE 90-96, 2000 VATS 
PARK AVE 91-96 VATS 
PARK AVE 97+ TRANSPONDER 
REGA 93-96 VATS (Some)
RIVIERA 93-99 VATS (Some)
ROADMASTER 93-96 VATS 
SKY ARK 96-98 PASS OCK 1 
CADI AC A ANTE 91-93 VATS 
BROUGHAM 90-96 VATS 
CATERA 98+ TRANSPONDER 
DEVI E 92-96 VATS 
DEVI E 99+ TRANSPONDER 
E DORADO 89-98 VATS 
E DORADO 99+ VATS 
ESCA ADE 99+ PASS OCK 2 
F EETWOOD 90-96 VATS 
SEVI E 90-98 VATS 
SEVI E 99+ TRANSPONDER 
S S/ STS 97+ TRANSPONDER 
CHEVRO ET ASTRO 98+ PASS OCK 2 
B AZER 98+ PASS OCK 2 
CAMARO 86+ VATS 
CAVA IER 95-99 PASS OCK 1 
CAVA IER 2000+ PASS OCK 2 
CORVETTE 88+ VATS 
EXPRESS 98+ PASS OCK 2 
IMPA A 2000+ PASS OCK 2 
UMINA 96+ VATS
MA IBU 97+ PASS OCK 2 
MONTE CAR O 96-99 VATS 
MONTE CAR O 2000+ PASS OCK 2 
FU -SIZE PU 98+ PASS OCK 2 
S-10 98+ PASS OCK 2 
SAVANNAH 98+ PASS OCK 2 
SUBURBAN 98+ PASS OCK 2 
TAHOE 98+ PASS OCK 2 
VAN 98+ PASS OCK 2 
VENTURE 99+ TRANSPONDER 
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IGNITION WIGNITION WIRIRE(S) (WHITE) and (WHITE WITH RED STRIPE) (+12V in run, crankE(S) (WHITE) and (WHITE WITH RED STRIPE) (+12V in run, crank
and s metimes access ry)and s metimes access ry)
Make all c nnecti ns as cl se t the igniti n switch as p ssibleMake all c nnecti ns as cl se t the igniti n switch as p ssible..
The igniti n wire(s) are als l cated in the main harness c ming fr m the igniti n
switch. Check y ur chart f r pr bable c l rs and pr be each wire with y ur pr vided
test pr be. The c rrect igniti n wire(s) will sh w +12V and the RED light will gl w
bright when the igniti n switch is in the RUN, CR
RUN, CRANK ANK and s metimes in the
ACCESSOR
ACCESSORYY (newer GMs) p siti n. The c rrect wires will n t sh w +12V when
in the OF
OFFF r AACCESSORCCESSORYY p siti n ( ther than s me GMs).
1. If your vehicle has only one (1) ignition wire connect the heavy gauge
WHITE
WHITE wire to the Ignition #1 wire in the Ignition Switch Harness.
2. If your vehicle has (2) ignition wires, connect the WHITE
WHITE wire as stated
in step 1, to Ignition #1, then connect the heavy gauge WHITE WITHWHITE WITH
RE STRIPERE STRIPE wire to the Ignition #2 wire in the Ignition Switch Harness.
3. If your vehicle has (3) Ignition wires connect the heavy gauge WHITEWHITE
wire to the Ignition #1 wire and Ignition #3 wire in the Ignition Switch
Harness. Make sure you connect the WHITE WITH RED STRIPE wire to
the Ignition #2 wire as stated in Step 2.
ACCESSORACCESSORYY WIRE(S) WIRE(S) THATHATT POWER POWER THE HEATHE HEATER/BLOWER MOTTER/BLOWER MOTOR (WHITE WITHOR (WHITE WITH
BLACK STRIPE) (+12V in run r n p siti ns). BLACK STRIPE) (+12V in run r n p siti ns). This wire is als in the main igniti n switchThis wire is als in the main igniti n switch
harnessharness. Make this c nnecti n as cl se t the igniti n switch as p ssib. Make this c nnecti n as cl se t the igniti n switch as p ssible.le.
M st vehicles will have ne (1) access ry wire; h wever s mes me F rds, newer GM vehicles
and Chrysler 94 and up will have tw (2) r m re access ry wires. Check y ur wire c l r
chart and then verify these wire(s).
The c rrect wire(s) will sh w +12V and the RED
light will gl w bright
when the igniti n switch is in the ACCACC r RUN RUN r p siti ns, but never
OFF
OFF r CRANKCRANK.
1. If y ur vehicle has nly ne (1) access ry wire c nnect the heavy gauge WHITE WITH
WHITE WITH
BLACK STRIPEBLACK STRIPE wire t this wire.
2. If y ur vehicle has tw (2) access ry wires (s me GMs and m st F rds), c nnect the
WHITE WITH BLACK STRIPE
WHITE WITH BLACK STRIPE wire t b th access ry wires. In s me cases, if y u did
LOCATING & MAKING CONNECTIONS
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OPERATOR PROGRAMMING
RUNTIME CONFIRMARUNTIME CONFIRMATION:TION:
With the vehicle n t running press and release Butt n #2, the parking
lights will flash (1) ne time f r each 5 minutes f pr grammed run time.
Example: (2) tw flashes = 10 minutes
TTO SETO SET THE RUNTIMETHE RUNTIME :
Press and h ld Butt n #2 n the rem te c ntr l f r appr x. 10 sec nds
r until the parking lights begin t flash ( ne flash f r each 5 minutes f
runtime) and when Butt n #2 is released the new runtime is pr grammed.
T check this pr grammed runtime f r example, press and release Butt n
#2 if the parking lights flash (3) three times, the unit is pr grammed t run
f r 15 minutes.
CCLEARING LEARING THE UNITS MEMORTHE UNITS MEMORYY::
Press and h ld the brake, with the brake held, cycle the key in the igniti n
switch fr m OFF t RUN, (5) five times within 4 sec nds, the parking lights
will flash (3) three times. Unplug the unit fr m ALL wires and harnesses,
wait 30 sec nds, plug the unit back int all harnesses, the units mem ry
is n w cleared, set back t fact ry settings and ready t learn a rem te.
Y u must f ll w the initializati n pr cedure n page 13 t repr gram the
transmitter.
HOW TO USE YOUR NEW REMOTE
SSttartart
Press and release Butt n #1 the vehicle will rem te
start.
S
St pt p
Press and release Butt n #2 the vehicle will shut
d wn.
Pit S
Pit St p: Exiting the Vt p: Exiting the Vehicle with the Engineehicle with the Engine
RunningRunning
Make sure the transmissi n is in park
and the brake is n t pressed then
press and release Butt n #1 (start)
bef re turning the igniti n switch ff.
(The engine will remain running f r
15 minutes r until the brake is pressed).
SSttartart
Using the rem te included in this kit:Using the rem te included in this kit: Press and release Butt n #1.
Using y ur fact ry keyless entry rem te:Using y ur fact ry keyless entry rem te: Press the L ck butt n (3) times.
Using Using AfAftermarket termarket Alarm:Alarm: Press the sec nd channel butt n n y ur rem te transmitter.
SSt pt p
Using the rem te included in this kit: Using the rem te included in this kit: Press Butt n #2.
Using y ur fact ry keyless entry rem te:Using y ur fact ry keyless entry rem te: Press the L ck butt n (3) times again.
Using Using AfAftermarket termarket Alarm:Alarm: Press and release the sec nd channel butt n n y ur rem te
transmitter.
Pit SPit St p (Exiting the Vt p (Exiting the Vehicle with the Engine Running)ehicle with the Engine Running)
With y ur fact ry keyless rem te:With y ur fact ry keyless rem te:
If the vehicle is running with the igniti n key, pressing the L ck butt n n the fact ry keyless
will cause the parking lights t flash nce (if c nnected). Y u can n w turn ff y ur igniti n
key, rem ve the key and exit the vehicle. The vehicle will remain running f r 15 minutes.
NOTE: S me vehicleNOTE: S me vehicles fact ry keyless w nt w rk if the engine is running. If y ur vs fact ry keyless w nt w rk if the engine is running. If y ur vehicleehicle
perates in this fashi n, pit st p will n t functi n.perates in this fashi n, pit st p will n t functi n.
F r wiring charts please visit ur website, www.alertaut m tive.c m.
M st f the wires y u will be using will be in a tM st f the wires y u will be using will be in a taped r nyl n sleeve c mingaped r nyl n sleeve c ming
fr m the igniti n switch. fr m the igniti n switch. YYu must find and rem ve ab ut six inches f thisu must find and rem ve ab ut six inches f this
uter c vering f r testing and c nnecting.uter c vering f r testing and c nnecting.
CONSTCONSTANTANT POWER (RED) POWER (RED) (+12V(+12V, key in any p siti n including f, key in any p siti n including ff)f)
Make all c nnecti ns as cl se t the igniti n switch as p ssibleMake all c nnecti ns as cl se t the igniti n switch as p ssible..
These wire(s) are in y ur vehicles main igniti n harness, usually l cated in the
steering c lumn c ming fr m the igniti n switch. Pr be each wire with y ur
pr vided test pr be. The c rrect wire(s) will sh w +12V and the RED light will
gl w bright n the test pr be when the igniti n switch is in these 5 p siti ns5 p siti ns
(ACC-LOCK-OFF-RUN-CRANK)(ACC-LOCK-OFF-RUN-CRANK).
1. If y ur vehicle has nly (1) c nstant p wer wire, attach
b th heavy gauge REDRED wires t it.
2. If y ur vehicle has (2) c nstant p wer wires, attach ne REDRED wire t each.
IGNITION HARNESSIGNITION HARNESS
UNDER DASHUNDER DASH

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PPARKING LIGHTARKING LIGHT OUTPUT OUTPUT (+/-) (BROWN) (+/-) (BROWN) (Optional Part 775 may be required)
LOCATING & MAKING CONNECTIONS
Note: Remove any paint below the
spade connector.
Factory Bolt
Spade Connector
Black Ground Wire
CHASSIS GROUND (BLACK)CHASSIS GROUND (BLACK)
Locate an easy to get to bolt or screw located under the drivers side of the dash
and attach the BLACK
BLACK ground wire from the 9-pin harness securely as pictured.
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OPERATOR PROGRAMMING
ADDING ADDING ADDITIONALADDITIONAL REMOTES USING REMOTES USING AA WORKING REMOTE WORKING REMOTE
Press and hold the brake, press and hold Button 1 on the working remote
for approx. 5 seconds or until the parking lights flash (1) one time, release
button 1 on this remote and press and any button on the NEW remote,
the parking lights will flash (3) three times, the new remote is now
programmed.
ADDING ADDING ADDITIONALADDITIONAL REMOTES WITHOUT REMOTES WITHOUT AA WORKING REMOTE WORKING REMOTE
You must first follow the procedure for clearing the memory on page 16
then proceed with the initialization procedure on page 13.
TTach/Tach/Tachless Optionachless Option
Press and Hold the BRAKE, with the brake held, press and hold button
2 until the parking lights flash (2) two times, release button 2 and press
and release button 1 the parking lights will flash (1) once. The unit is
now programmed for TACH mode. If you press and release button 1
again and the parking lights flash (2) two times, the unit is programmed
for TACHLESS mode, release the brake and the parking lights will flash
(3) three times.
Note: The factory default setting is TACHLESS mode.
Progra ing TProgra ing Tach Learnach Learn
Press and hold the brake, with the brake held, press and hold button 2
until the parking lights flash (2) two times, release button 2, then press
and release buttons 1 and 2 at the same time and the parking lights
will flash (2) two times, while still holding the brake, start the vehicle with
the ignition key. With the vehicle running, press Buttons 1 and 2, the
parking lights will flash (1) one time signifying the tach learn mode is
entered. Release Buttons 1 and 2 and in approximately 5 seconds the
parking lights will flash (3) three times, the tach signal is now learned.
Turn off the ignition key and release the brake.
Note**** The unit ust be progra ed for TACH ode before the
TACH LEARN function will progra .
Programming to SProgramming to Sttart your Vart your Vehicle with your Factory Keyless Entryehicle with your Factory Keyless Entry
Press and hold the brake, then press and hold Button 2 on the remote transmitter
until the parking lights flash once (if hooked up) or for approximately six seconds
or until the unit clicks or flashes one time. Then press Button 2 again, the parking
lights will flash (1) time. If they flash twice, press Button 2 again until the parking
lights flash once. The unit is now in the factory keyless mode. NOTE:
NOTE: AA relay is relay is
required for this feature if the lock wire on the vehicle is a (required for this feature if the lock wire on the vehicle is a (+) positive output.+) positive output.
Programming for Programming for AfAftermarket termarket Alarm SAlarm Sttartingarting
Press and hold the brake, press and hold Button 2 on the remote transmitter
until the parking lights flash one time (if hooked up) or for approximately six
seconds until the unit clicks or flashes one time. Then press Button 2 again, the
parking lights will flash (1) time. If they flash twice, press Button 2 again until the
parking lights flash once. The unit is now in the factory keyless mode. NOTE: A
relay is required for this feature if the lock wire on the vehicle is a (+) positive
output.
Auxiliary InputAuxiliary Input
(For your factory keyless or af(For your factory keyless or aftermarket alarm)termarket alarm)
When connecting this unit to a factory keyless entry system, you must locate the
door lock wire that tests as a positive when you press the lock button on the factory
remote. A relay Part 775 will be needed to convert the positive output from the
door lock to a negative pulse for the BLUE wire on the 9-pin harness. If the wire
is negative when you press the lock button on the factory remote, you can tie
directly into the BLUEBLUE wire. This wire is usually located in the drivers kick panel,
in the harness that is coming from the drivers door.
not use the Ignition 2 heavy gauge WHITE WITH RED STRIPEWHITE WITH RED STRIPE wire (if your vehicle
does not have an Ignition 2 wire) you can take that WHITE WITH RED STRIPE
WHITE WITH RED STRIPE
wire and attach it to the Accessory 2 wire, this way you do not have to tie both the
Accessory 1 wire and the Accessory 2 wires together on the WHITE WITH BLACK
WHITE WITH BLACK
STRIPESTRIPE wire from the main module.
ST
STARARTTER/CRANK WER/CRANK WIRIRE (YELLOW WITH BLACK STRIPE) (+12V in the stE (YELLOW WITH BLACK STRIPE) (+12V in the start position only)art position only)
Make all connections as close to the ignition switch as possibleMake all connections as close to the ignition switch as possible..
The starter/crank wire is also in the main harness. Check your chart for probable colors and
verify the wire
. The correct wire(s) will show +12V and the RED light will glow bright
onlyonly in the crankcrank position. This wire will not show +12V in any other position. Attach the
YELLOW WITH BLACK STRIPE
YELLOW WITH BLACK STRIPE wire to it. NOTE: Some vehicles use two (2) starter/crank
wires (mostly Nissans and Audis). In this case, connect both wires from the ignition switch
harness to the YELLOW WITH BLACK STRIPE
YELLOW WITH BLACK STRIPE wires from the main module.

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(Parking Light Output continued)
If the circuit is (+) positive and pulls less than 10 amps, connect the BROWN ire from
the 9-pin harness directly to the vehicles parking light ire. If the circuit is negative,
you must use a relay if not hooking to the BCM or the vehicles computer. Part #775
is required for most negative parking light circuits.
Connect the BROWN ire from the 9-pin harness to the vehicles parking light circuit
if you are not using a relay.
BRAKE INPUTBRAKE INPUT (BLUE WITH BLACK STRIPE) (BLUE WITH BLACK STRIPE)
The brake ire is located on the s itch near and above the brake pedal, if you cannot
locate this ire at the brake s itch, you ill then need to locate a ire at the rear indo
brake light or at the brake light system in the rear of the vehicle. The correct ire ill
sho +12V only hen the brake is pressed. Connect the BLUE WITH BLACK STRIPEBLUE WITH BLACK STRIPE
from the 9-pin harness to this ire.
ANTENNAANTENNA (YELLOW) (YELLOW)
For best results, run the antenna (YELLOW WITH BLACK YELLOW WITH BLACK TIPTIP in the 9-pin harness)
as straight as possible. Do not place the antenna next to any metDo not place the antenna next to any metal pal partarts or the vehicles or the vehicless
main computer control.main computer control.
FFACTACTORORYY ALARM SHUTALARM SHUT DOWN WIRE (F DOWN WIRE (FASD) (-) (RED WITH BLACK STRIPE)ASD) (-) (RED WITH BLACK STRIPE)
If your vehicle is equipped ith a factory alarm system (as most vehicles ith
a factory keyless entry are) or, if your vehicle DOES NOT have a factory remote
control that honks the horn hen locking and unlocking the doors, or hen
you use the key in the drivers door, you DO NOT get a light on the dash that
says security then mostly you ill not need to use this ire. If your vehicle
is so equipped, probe for a small gauge ire (usually found in the drivers side
kick panel) that sho s (-) ground hen the door lock cylinder is turned to the
unlock position using the key. This ire ill usually sho a (+) positive voltage
before turning the key. NOTENOTE: Some factory disarm ires remain neutral before
you turn the key to unlock instead of +12v positive. Connect the RED WITHRED WITH
BLACK STRIPEBLACK STRIPE ire from the 9-pin harness to this ire.
HOOD PIN SWITCH (BLACK WITH BLUE STRIPE)HOOD PIN SWITCH (BLACK WITH BLUE STRIPE)
This feature ill keep the engine from starting, or shut off the engine hen in
remote start mode only. The hood pin s itch has no control over the engine
hen started ith the ignition key or under normal operation. Locate a good
chassis ground, if at all possible do not install the pin s itch in the rain gutter.
Drill a 5/16 hole, insert the pin s itch into the hole and tighten. Check for the
hood adjustment, there is approximately 1/4 adjustment in the pin s itch.
Close the hood easy, making sure that the pin s itch is not keeping the hood
from closing all the ay, if it does, cut off approximately 1/8 of the black plastic
off of the top of the hoodpin s itch and try closing the hood again. Check to
make sure that the hoodpin s itch remains neutral hen the hood is closed
and sho s ground hen the hood is open. Plug the BLACK WITH BLUEBLACK WITH BLUE
STRIPESTRIPE ire from the 9-pin harness into the bottom of the hood pin s itch.
LOCATING & MAKING CONNECTIONS
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MECHANICALMECHANICAL NEUTRAL NEUTRAL SAFETY SAFETY SWITCH SWITCH
When installing a remote starter on GM vehicles or Dodge Dakotas built prior to
1996, you must:
Use the diagram belo to create a circuit that ill prevent the Use the diagram belo to create a circuit that ill prevent the remote stremote starter fromarter from
ststarting the vehicle unless the key is removed from the ignition sarting the vehicle unless the key is removed from the ignition s itch.itch.
NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH
PRE-1996 DODGE DAKOTPRE-1996 DODGE DAKOTASAS
Optional pOptional part #775 requiredart #775 required.
Ground
Ground
DO NOTDO NOT USE RED WIRE, USE RED WIRE, TTAPE OFFAPE OFF
86
30
87a
87 85
5 Amp
fuse
Tie into heavy
hite ire on
4-relay harness
(-) Negative
hood pin ire
Message center
or key buzzer
Drivers Door S itch
Key
Cylinder
BLACK/LBLACK/LTT. BLUE. BLUE
LLTT.BLUE/GREEN.BLUE/GREEN
BLACKBLACK
YELLOWYELLOW
BLUEBLUE
WHITEWHITE
REDRED
FUSE
PRE-1996 GM REAR-WHEELPRE-1996 GM REAR-WHEEL DRIVES WITH PURPLE CRANK WIRE DRIVES WITH PURPLE CRANK WIRE
Optional pOptional part #775 requiredart #775 required.
Ground
Ground
86
30
87a
87 85
5 Amp
fuse
Tie into heavy
hite ire on
4-relay harness
(-) Negative
hood pin ire
Message center
or key buzzer
Drivers Door S itch
Key
Cylinder
TTANAN
GREENGREEN
BLACKBLACK
YELLOWYELLOW
BLUEBLUE
WHITEWHITE
DO NOTDO NOT USE RED WIRE, USE RED WIRE, TTAPE OFFAPE OFF
REDRED
FUSE
Caution: Plea e check the po ition of the witch before the wire connection
i made. You may cau e damage to the control module if the witch i in
the incorrect po ition.
The s itch is located bet een the 9-pin harness and the ignition #1 terminal. The
s itch to ards the inside of the control module is the (+) po itive etting and
to ards the outside of the control module is the (-) negative etting.
Probe your vehicles parking light ire. If the test light sho s (+) po itive or glo s
RED only hen the parking lights are turned to the on po ition, the circuit is (+)
po itive. (Move the s itch to the in position.)
If the test light sho s a (-) negative or glo s GREEN only hen the parking
lights are turned to the on po ition, the circuit is (-) negative. (Move the s itch
to the out position.)
The parking light output from the control module is rated at 10 amps max and is
suitable for most vehicles. If there are additional lights and devices added to the
vehicles parking light circuit, check the po er dra ith a volt meter. A relay is
required if the vehicles parking lights dra more than 10 amps. (Part #775) See
diagram.

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SECURITYSECURITY BYP BYPASS OUTPUTASS OUTPUT (-) (-) YELLOW WITH BLACK STRIPEYELLOW WITH BLACK STRIPE
This YELLOW WITH BLACK STRIPE WIRE will be use to operate a security
bypass mo ule when require . The YELLOW WITH BLACK STRIPE wire will
hol a groun output the entire time the remote starter is activate . Connect
this wire to the BLUE wire on the #791 bypass mo ule, or the WHITE wire on
the #721 or #781 bypass mo ule.
CONNECTING
CONNECTING THE RS90 THE RS90 TTO FO FACTACTORORYY KEYLESS ENTR KEYLESS ENTRYY REMOTE USING REMOTE USING
THE #775 RELATHE #775 RELAYY
This feature must be programme , see page 15.
AUXILIARAUXILIARYY INPUT INPUT (-) BLUE (-) BLUE
(For your factory keyless or af(For your factory keyless or aftermarket alarm)termarket alarm)
When connecting this unit to a factory keyless entry system, you must locate
the oor lock wire that tests as a positive when you press the lock button on
the factory remote. A relay Part #775 is require to change the positive output
from the oor lock circuit to a negative for the BLUE
BLUE wire on the control mo ule.
If the lock wire on the vehicle is negative when the lock button is presse , no
relay is require . You can tie irectly into the BLUE
BLUE wire on the 9-pin harness.
LOCATING & MAKING CONNECTIONS
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CONNECTING THE 9-PIN HARNESS
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This unit wh n first pow r d up must b
initializ d to cod in th r mot transmitt r.
INITIALIZATION OF THE CONTROL MODULE:
When the unit is first powere up an all the connections are complete with
the harness plugge into the control mo ule, the parking lights on the vehicle
will begin to flash.
You must pr ss and hold th brak p dal th n pr ss any button on th
r mot until th parking lights stop flashing. Th n r l as th brak
and th button on th r mot .
This proce ure must be performe if the remote is lost or the unit memory
is cleare .
At any time you may test the remote starter. If the vehicle oes not start,
check the following:
1. You may have an anti-theft system. Refer to the vehicle iagrams on the
web site or the listings on pages 17-19 in the manual.
2. The hoo switch wire is groun e . Make sure the hoo is shut an there
is no (-) groun to the BLACK/BLUE hoo switch wire.
3. There is (+) positive voltage only when the brake is presse .
4. The control mo ule may nee cleare . Follow the clearing proce ure on
page 17 then re-initialize the control mo ule.
TTACH INPUTACH INPUT (BLACK WITH WHITE STRIPE) (BLACK WITH WHITE STRIPE) (Optional)
By this time, you shoul have etermine the way you want your vehicle to
start (tach or tachless). Tachless uses voltage electronic signals an timing to
work. Tach types use a signal irectly from the ignition coil. If you have chosen
the TACHLESS start option, simply procee to the next step an skip the
following instructions. Make sure you tape this wire up if not use . For TACH
mo e connect the BLACK WITH WHITE STRIPEBLACK WITH WHITE STRIPE wire from the 9-pin harness
to the negative si e of the coil or the tach wire at the coil pack un er the hoo .
To fin the coil pack follow the spark plug wires back to their beginning point.
To operate in tach mo e, make sure to program tach option. See programming
tach option page 15.
AUXILIARAUXILIARYY INPUT INPUT (BLUE) (For (BLUE) (For AfAftermarket termarket Alarms)Alarms)
If you use this starter with an aftermarket alarm, connect the BLUEBLUE wire from
the 9-pin harness to the secon or thir channel output of your existing alarm.
When the output is activate , a signal will activate the remote starter. NOTE:
This wir will also b us d if you wish to conn ct th unit up to op rat
off of your Factory K yl ss Entry. S Programming to Start Your V hicl
from your Factory K yl ss Entry, pag 15. (Extra part #775 r lay is r quir d.
S diagram, pag 12.)