CrimeStopper Fortress FS-20 User manual

FS-20
REMOTECONTROLALARM SYSTEM
INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
CONGRATULATIONS onyour choiceofan AlarmSystembyCrimestopper SecurityProductsInc.Thisbooklet
containstheinformation necessaryforinstalling,using,andmaintaining your alarmsystem.If anyquestions
arise, contactyourinstallationdealeror Crimestopper SecurityProductsInc. atthe TechSupport numberbelow.
*IMPORTANTINFORMATION:PrimaryandOptionalFeatures:
-PRIMARY: Thesearefeaturesthatmustbeconnectedinorderforthesystem tooperateproperly;i.e.the Siren,
L.E.D., +12VPower,Ground, Doorpin,FlashinglightsOverride/Program/ValetButtonetc.
-OPTIONAL: Theseare featurestobe connectedifdesired oragreed upon bytheinstalling dealer.These
featuresmayalsorequireadditionalpartsand/orlaborfees.Consultwithyourinstallerbeforehand;i.e.Door
Locks, Starterdisable, Hood/Trunktrigger, and AuxiliaryRemoteOutputsetc.
This installation book is designed forthe installer or individual with an existing understanding of automotive
electrical systems, along withtheabilityto testand connect wires forproperoperation. To easeinstallation, we
suggest that you READ THIS MANUALbefore beginning your installation. This book is provided as aGENERAL
GUIDLINE and the information contained herein may differ from your vehicle.
TECH SUPPORT
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PMPacificTime
[phone]
REV. 12-2008
Thisdevice complies withFCC Rules part 15. Operationissubject to
thefollowingtwo conditions: 1) Thisdevicemay not cause interference,
and(2) thisdevice must accept anyinterferencethat may be received,
includinginterferencethat maycauseundesired operation.The
manufacturer isnot responsiblefor anyradioor TV interferencecaused
by unauthorizedmodificationto thisequipment. Suchmodification
could void theuser's authority to operate the equipment.

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TABLEOF CONTENTS
Pre-InstallationConsiderations…..…….……………………………….……………………………………….……2
Cautions&Warning…………………………..……………...……………………..…………………….…….…..…..3
ComponentMounting………………..………………………………………………………………………………….3
Wiring………………………………………………………………………..…………………..………….….…….….4-5
SHOCK SENSORWiring…….…………….………….….…..…………………………………………………………6
LEDandValet SwitchWiring………………..………………………….…….........................................................7
PowerDoorLockWiring……………………………………………………….………………………….…...….…7-8
TransmitterProgramming………………………………………………………………………………………………9
OptionProgramming…………………………………………….…….………………….…….…………...….…10-13
StarterKill Diagram..……………………………………………..……………………………..……………..………14
WiringDiagram..…………………………………………………..……………………………..……………..………15
DataPortDiagram…………………………………………………………………………………………………..…16
PR PRE-INSTALLATIONCONSIDERATIONS
BEFORE BEGINNING,check all vehiclemanufacturercautionsandwarnings regardingelectricalservice (AIR BAGS,
ABS BRAKES, ENGINE / BODY COMPUTER AND BATTERY).
PLANOUTYOUR INSTALLATION.Youshouldpre-determinethelocationof the ControlModule(Brain), Valet button,
LED, and Sirenlocations. This willsave time and ease theinstallationprocess.
USE VOLT/OHM METER to test andlocate all connections. Test Lights or Lighted Probes couldpossiblydamage a
vehicle’s computersystem or cause anairbag to deploy.
ADDITIONALPARTS,that arenot included withthisunit, may be needed for yourparticular vehicle. These items may
include extra relays, Door Lock Interface Modules, or Transponder Override modules.

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CAUTIONS&WARNINGS
DAMAGERESULTINGFROMIMPROPERINSTALLATIONISNOTCOVEREDUNDERWARRANTY!!
DONOT remotestartyourvehicleinaclosedgarage.Makesurethatthegaragedoorisopen orthereis
adequateventilation.FailuretoobservethisrulecouldresultininjuryordeathfrompoisonousCarbonMonoxide
fumes.
DONOTROUTEANYWIRINGTHATMAYBECOMEENTANGLED withthebrake/gaspedals,steeringcolumn,
or anyother movingpartsinthe vehicle.
REMOVE MAINSYSTEMFUSE(S) beforejump-startingthevehicleorchargingthebatteryathighboost.
DAMAGEMAYOCCURTO SYSTEMIFPROPERPRECAUTIONSARENOTOBSERVED.
DONOT exceedthe rated outputcurrentofanycircuitontheRemotestartmodule.Failuretoobservethis
warning will result indamagetothe unit. Output currentsare listedwhereapplicablethroughout thismanual.
DONOT extend the Remotestartignition harnesslength.Mountthemodulesothatmainharness reachesall
ignitionswitchwiring. Extendingthesewirescouldresult inpoor performance.
COMPONENT MOUNTING
CONTROLMODULE: Thealarmcontrolmoduleshouldbe mountedinaconcealedlocation. DONOTmountthe
controlunitintheenginecompartment. Fastenthe moduletoabracketor wire harnessusing the cableties
provided.
ANTENNAMODULE: For optimumrange and performance,the antenna/receiver moduleshouldbe located high
up on thefrontwindshieldglass.Forexample:behindtherearviewmirror.Note:WindowtintsorFilmsmay
decreasethe rangeofthesystem. The mounting surfaceforthe antenna shouldbeclean anddry.
SIRENMOUNTING: Mountthesirenunderthehoodtofender-well orotherbodysurfacewiththeopenend facing
downward.Run the red sirenwirethroughthefirewall usingarubbergrommet. Ground the blackwire tothe
bodymetalnear thesiren.
LED: MounttheStatusLEDinavisiblelocation onthedashboardorconsole.
SHOCK SENSOR: Mountthe included shocksensor withwire tiestoan under dashwire harness orfasten with
screwstofirewall or side paneling.
VALET/OVERRIDE/PROGRAMBUTTON: MounttheOverride/Programpush-buttoninahidden butaccessible
location.Thisbutton isrequiredfor emergencydisarm,programming,andvalet mode.

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WIRING
GREENWIRE:(-)NEGATIVE DOORTRIGGER
Identifythewirethatreadsground whenanydoorisopen and12voltswhenall doorsare closed.Somevehicles
mayhaveisolateddoortriggers.Inthiscaseyou mayneed torunadditionalwiresfromotherdoorsorgodirectly
tothewire thattriggersthe vehicle’sinterior dome light. Sometimesnewer vehiclescontainaseparatebody
controlmodule(BCM) wherethedoor triggercircuitcanbelocated.OnevehiclewillnotrequiretheuseofBOTH
NegativeandPositivedoor triggerwires.
VIOLETWIRE:(+)POSITIVE DOORTRIGGER
SameastheGREENwire aboveexcept thiswireisusedforvehiclesthat showapositivevoltage (12volts)when
the door isopen andaground whendoorsareclosedasinmanyFord,Lincoln, andMercuryvehicles.
BLACK WIRE:SYSTEMCHASSISGROUND
The BlackwireMUSTbeconnectedtothe CHASSISMETALofthe vehicle.Scrapeawayanypaintordebris
fromtheconnection pointanduseastarwashertoensure agoodconnection.Keepthegroundwireshort.
YELLOWWIRE:IGNITIONSWITCHED“ON”AND “START”+12VOLTS
Connecttoan IGNITIONwire (or fuseinthe fusebox)thatshows+12Voltswhen thekeyisinboth“On” and
“Start”(WHENCRANKING)positions.
GRAYWIRE:(-)NEGATIVE AUXREMOTEOUTPUT1(Optional,may requirearelay)
ConnecttotheNegativetrunkreleasecircuitortotheactivation circuitofanauxiliarymoduleor device.If the
circuitrequires+12V,then arelayisrequired.RELAYWIRING: ConnecttheGraywiretoterminal85,connect
relayterminals86 and87to+12Vconstantpower.Connectterminal30 ofthe relaytothe+12Vpositive
device/circuittobe activated.
BLUEWIRE:(-) NEGATIVE HOOD/TRUNK TRIGGER(Optional)
Inputtriggerforagrounding hood or trunkpinswitch.Connecttoexistinghood andtrunkpinswitchesthatread
groundwhenopen.Ifnoexistingswitchesare available,installnewpinswitchesifdesired.Note:DONOT
mountnewpinswitchesinwaterpathways.

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WIRING
BLACK/WHITEWIRE:(-)NEGATIVE DOMELIGHTILLUMINATIONOUTPUT(Optional, requiresarelay)
Thiswire providesa(-)negativegroundwhenthe systemisdisarmedtoactivateavehiclesdomelightcircuit. We
recommend theuseofarelayfor thisconnection.ConnectBlack/Whitetoterminal#85ofrelay.Connect
terminal#86 tofused constant+12V.Connectterminal#87toa+12Vconstantorground sourcedependingon
the typeofdome light circuit inthe vehicle. Connect Terminal#30 tothedomelight circuit inthe vehicle.
BROWN/WHITEWIRE:(-) NEGATIVEHORN PULSE / CHIRPOUTPUT(Optional,mayrequirearelay)
ConnecttotheNegativeHornTriggerwire usuallylocatednearthesteeringcolumn.If thevehiclehorncircuit
requires+12V, thenarelayisrequired.
WHITE/REDWIRE:(-)NEGATIVE AUXREMOTEOUTPUT2(Optional, mayrequirearelay)
Thiswireconnectsthe samewayasRemoteOutput1see GRAYWIREdescriptionabove.
BROWNWIRE:(+)SIRENOUTPUT(3AmpMax.)
ConnecttoREDsiren wire fromtheSiren intheengine compartment.
WHITEWIRE:+12VFLASHING PARKINGLIGHT OUTPUT
Connecttothe switched parking lightwire atbackoflightswitch.If thisisnotpossible,connectdirectlytooneof
the parking lightsatthe frontofthe vehicle.Europeanvehiclesrequireseparaterightand left circuits.Useadual
relayor2diodestoseparatetheoutputsignal.
REDWIRE:+12VPOWERINPUT(15ampfuse)
Connectto+12 Volt sourcewithsupplied fuse&holder. Recommended location forthisconnectionisat the
vehiclebatterypositiveterminal.

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WIRING:4-PINShock Sensor(26 Gaugewires)
SensorAdjustment
Adjustthemainshocksensorwiththe small Whitedial. Clockwisewill increasesensitivityand counter-clockwise
will decreasesensitivity.Adjust Pre-Warning levelwithsmall Blackdial.
GREEN LED REDLED
(-) PRE-WARN
(-)TRIGGER
GROUND
12 VOLTS
WHITE
BLUE
BLACK
RED
(Trigger)
(Pre-Warn)
+ +
Adjustments
SHOCKSENSOR:Thesensorsuppliedwiththissystem
doesnotrequireanyadditionalwiring.Simplymountthe
sensor inasuitablelocation,plug itin,andadjustfor
sensitivity.

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WIRING:2-PINLED/ 2-PINProgram-ValetButton (26 gaugewires)
Mount StatusLEDinavisiblelocation on the DashorConsole. Connect thesmall 2-pinplugfromtheLEDtothe
controlmodule. Note: Connectorsaredesignedsothat theywill onlyplugintotheirappropriateslots.
MounttheValet/Program/Override button inasuitablelocation. Connectthe2-pinplugfromtheSwitchtothe
controlmodule. Note:Connectorsaredesignedsothat theywill onlyplugintotheirappropriateslots.
VALET/ PROGRAMSWITCH
STATUSLED
POWERDOORLOCK WIRING
3PINDOORLOCKPLUG (Optional):
GREEN: (-)NegativepulseforLOCK
RED: +12VCoil Powerfor usingrelays.
BLUE: (-)Negativepulsefor UNLOCK
Hint: Determine thetypeof lockingsystemthevehiclehasbefore connectinganywires. Incorrect connection
couldresult indamagetothe alarmand/orthevehicle’slockingsystem. Some vehiclesareequippedwithClass2
DATAdoorlockssystemswhichrequireabypass moduletocontrolthe doorlocks. Pleaserefertovehiclewiring
colorchartwhichissuppliedviaTechWeb (basicservice) for authorizeddealers.

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POWERDOORLOCK WIRING
NEGATIVE TRIGGERDOORLOCKWIRING POSITIVE TRIGGERDOORLOCKWIRING
GREEN
GREEN FUSED
RED +12VRED BLUE +
BLUE
86
858685 8787 3087A30
87A
FACTORY
FACTORY
LLPOWER
POWER LOCKING
LOCKING
UL UL
RELAYS RELAYS
REVERSEPOLARITYDOOR LOCK WIRING
GREEN
GREEN FUSED
FUSED RED
RED +12V
+12V BLUE
BLUE +
+
86858685
86858685 8787
8787 3087A3087A
3087A3087A
+LCUT
UL CUT
MASTER
SWITCH
AFTERMARKET MOTOR/DOORLOCK WIRING

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TRANSMITTERPROGRAMMING
NOTE: All transmittersmustbe learnedatthetimeof programming. Thissystemcan learn up to4remotes.
1.Turn keytothe ONposition andpress programbutton4times.
2.Afterashortdelay,theunitwill flashtheparkinglights4times,Siren4times,Horn4timesandstatusLED
will be on solid.
3.Press theButton #1 (Lock)ontheremoteyouwishtoprogram.
4.Youshouldget2lightflashes,2sirenchirpsand2horn honks(optional)indicatingtheunitiswaitingforthe
second code tolearn.Pressbutton #1and #2together ofasecond transmitter,theunitwill flash3times,3
siren chirpsand 3horn honks.Press the lockandunlockbuttonon a3rd or 4th transmitterforupto4total.
Note:The unit will not flashthelightswhenlearning the4th code.Turnkeyoff toexit programmingmode.
IGN
OFF
WAITFOR
4FLASHES
PRESS4X's
FLASH2,3,or4X's
IGN
OFF
COMPLETE
PRESSLOCK

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OPTIONPROGRAMMING
1. Turnthe IgnitionON and press the Override/Program button 5 times.
2. After a short delay, the parking lights willflash5times, Siren5 times, Horn5 times and status LED willbe onsolid.
3. Withinthenextfewseconds,presstheOverride/Program button[again]the number of times that correspondsto the
options chart below. Sirenand/or optionalhornshould chirp for eachpress.
4. Whenyouget to thedesired optionnumber, quicklypress theappropriate buttonontheremote control accordingto the
chart below. Thesystem willprovide 1chirp/flashfor Button1(Lock Symbol)and2chirps/flashes for button2, 3for
Button #3 and 4 for button#4. (See Chartbelow for optiondescriptions and values.)
5. TurnIgnitionoff. System chirps andflashes thelights 3times onexit. Whenyou are finished customizingoptions,
checkoperation.
PROGRAMMING OPTIONSCHART *=DefaultSetting
Option
# Option Description BUTTON 1 LOCK BUTTON 2 UNLOCK BUTTON 3 AUX BUTTON 4 SILENT
1. Factory HornChirps / Pulses Pulse withtrip
only Arm/Disarm Chirps & Pulse withtrip *Arm/Disarm/Warn Chirp & Pulse w/ trip *
2. Passive Arming ON & OFF
Passive Chirp Countdown Ignition& Last Door *OFF* Ignition& Last Door w/
Chirp Countdown Last Door Only
3. Passive Lock / Cust. Override ON *OFF* Custom Override
4. Ignitioncontrolled Locks *ON* OFF IgnitionLock Only
5. 5/60 Sec. Door Open Warning 5 Seconds *60 Seconds*
6. Active Re-Arm (30 Sec.) *ON* OFF
7. Double Unlock Pulse *OFF* ON
8. Silent Arm/Disarm
(Chirp Defeat w/button1 or 2) *OFF* ON
9. Parking Lights on withdisarm *ON* OFF
10. Disarm withtrunk pop OFF *ON*
11. N/A N/A N/A
12. Door Lock Pulse Time *0.7 Sec.* 3 Sec.
13. Type of Carjack Protection *ACTIVE* PASSIVE FULL-TIME
14. Carjack Enable/Disable *Disable* Enable
15. L/ULorArm/Disarmw/IGNON *Lock/Unlock * Arm/Disarm
16. DataPortProtocol
1-Way=OFA, 2-Way=SL *2-Way* 1-Way

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OPTIONPROGRAMMING
NOTE:OptionscanbeinstantlyrestoredtoFactoryDefaultValues.
To restoredefaultvalues:
Perform step#1(See page10), thenpressbutton 3(trunk). Thesirenandhornwill chirp4timesand
lightswill flash4times.TurnOFF Ignition. All programmingoptionswillberestoredto*Default*values
(See page10).
1. HORNCHIRPS / PULSES
Thisoptioncontrolsthesystem’sFactoryVehicleHornoutput.Thereare3selections:Button 1(Lock)=Horn
Pulseonlywhenalarmistripped.Button2(Unlock)=Horn ChirpsforArm/DisarmandPulsewhentripped.
Button3(Trunk)=Horn ChirpsforArm,Disarm,andPre-warning protection.All settingsprovide horn pulses
whentriggered.
2. PASSIVE ARMING/ CHIRPCOUNTDOWN
Thisoption controlsthe Passive(Automatic)Arming feature.IfON,arming will occur30 Secondsafter the
ignitionisturnedoff andthelastdoor hasbeen closed.The LEDwill beginflashingrapidlywhilecountingdown.
Ifadoorisreopened,the systemwill wait(LEDOFF)for the door orzonetoclosebefore arming.The unitwill
chirponceandflashthelightsonce.Doorswill lockifpassivelocking isselected.FactorydefaultsettingisOFF.
IfPassiveChirpcountdownisselected,the Systemwill produceasiren chirpevery2secondsduring countdown
until the systemarms.
3. PASSIVE LOCKS/CUSTOMOVERRRIDE
PASSIVE LOCKS:Thisoptioncontrolswhether the doorswill lockwhen PassiveArmingoccurs.Note:May
increasetheriskoflocking keysinthe vehicle.When selectedONthealarmwill passivelylockthe doorswhen
passivearming.
4. IGNITION-CONTROLLEDLOCKS
Thisoption controlswhetherthelocksare controlled byIgnition.There are 3selections:Button 1(Lock)=
Lock/UnlockwithvehicleIgnition.Button 2(Unlock)=Noignition locks.Button3(Trunk)=Ignition lockonly.
Doorswill not lock iftheyare open toprevent lockingthekeys in.
5. DOOROPENWARNING (5or60 Seconds)
ThissettingchangesthedelaytimeinwhichthealarmsystembeginstomonitortheDoorcircuit.Thisoptioncan
prevent thealarmfromgivingwarningchirpsonvehicleswithadelayeddomelight.

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OPTIONPROGRAMMING
6.ACTIVE RE-ARMING
ActiveRe-armingallowsthe systemtore-armitself30secondsafter disarmedwiththetransmitterifadoor has
notbeen opened.Thisishandyifthevehicleisaccidentallydisarmed(viatheTransmitterinyourpocket)without
youknowingit. Note:Activere-armisresetbydomelightillumination.Ifyouareusingdomelightillumination,
activere-armwill not function.
7. DOUBLEUNLOCK PULSE
Withthisfeature enabled,the unitwill send2unlockpulseswhen the #2 Unlockbutton ispressed.2pulsesare
required for interfacingintosomeexisting FactoryKeyless Entryor Alarmsystemson vehiclessuchasNissan,
VW, Toyota,andLexusvehicles.
8. SILENTARMING /DISARMING(CHIRPDEFEAT)
Withthisfeature,the systemcanbeArmand Disarmwithoutthesirenchirp using button #1 &#2.Flashing
parking lightswill bethe onlyArm/Disarm confirmation.
9. PARKINGLIGHTSONWITHDISARM
Keepsparking lightson insteadof2flasheswhen systemisdisarmed toassistinlocating your vehicleina
crowdedparking lot orstructure.Lightwill stayon for30Sec.oruntil Ignition isturnedon.
10. DISARMWITHAUX.OUTPUT1(TRUNK POP)
Controlswhether the systemwill or will notDISARMwhenthe trunkpop or AUX.feature isused.When the
featureisturnedontheunitwill DISARMwhenopeningtrunkor usinganauxiliarydevicecontrolledbytheGray
outputwire.
11. N/A, NO OPTION
12. DOORLOCK/UNLOCKPULSE TIME
Controlstheamountof time (0.75sec.or 3sec.)forthelock/unlockpulse.The3sec.setting mayberequired for
1980’/90’sEuropean Vehiclesthatrequire alongpulsetodoVacuumdoorlock systems.
13.ACTIVE,PASSIVE, orFULL-TIMECARJACKPROTECTION
Thisfeature controlsthetypeof Carjack protectionthealarmwill provide. There are3selections: Button1(Lock)
=Activeprotection. Button2(Unlock)=Passiveprotection. Button 3(Trunk)=Full-Timeprotection. Option
number14mustbeenabled toallowCarjackfunctionstooperate.SeeCarjack Protection features.

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OPTIONPROGRAMMINGCont.
14. CARJACKFEATURES
Thisoptioncontrolsthe unit’sCarJackfeatures. Enableor DisableCarjack(TurnONor OFF)withthisoption.
15.Lock/Unlock orArm/Disarm withIgnitionON
ThisoptionallowsyouArmandDisarmthe systemwiththeIgnitionON. Thisisusedwhenthereisaremote
starter addedtothesystem. Thedefault islock/unlockwithoutarmanddisarmwhilethe ignition on.
16. DataPortProtocol:
ThisoptioncontrolstheDataPortProtocolfor1-Way(OFAmodules)or2-Way(SLmodules).The defaultisset
for 2-WayProtocol. Thisoptionhasno effect onconventionalwiring of Bypassmodules.
DatabusSystems:DataControlleddoorlocks,FactorySecurityand manyaccessories
ThisunitincludesDPTechnologyitwill allowyoutoplugour moduleswhichoperateDatacontrolDoorlocks,
accessories,and Bypass FactorysecuritysystemsdirectlyintotheunitbyviaDataPort.Themodulecableplugs
directlytotheDataporton thesideofthe unit.Pleaserefer toDatabusmodulemanualfor detail instructions.
Option#16controlstheDataPortProtocolfor1-Way(OFAmodules)or2-Way(SLmodules).The defaultisset
for 2-WayProtocol.Thisoptionhasnoeffect onconventionalwiring of Bypassmodules.

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STARTERKILL
DIAGRAM
Locatethevehiclestartersolenoidor relaywiring.Wire up asshownbelow.
Control
Module
HighCurrentPlug
Antenna Wire
DataPortPlug
Valet/ProgramPlug
LEDPlug
DoorLock Plug
STARTERKILL
SensorPlug
STARTER CUT
SOLENOID IGNITION
SWITCH
NotUsed
NotUsed

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WIRINGDIAGRAM
Purple
Blue
Brown/white Red
Black
Yellow
Green
Brown
Gray
Ground
12Volt
Battery
HoodSwitch
DoorSwitch
(-)
86
85
87
30
87A
(-)
IgnitionSense
(+)
(-)
(-)
HornHonk
FactoryCarHorn
(+)ParkingLights
TrunkPop Relay
RemoteOutput#1
(+)Siren
86
85
87
30
87A
15AMP
FUSE
White
DoorSwitch
(+)
(-) DomeLight
87
10 AMP
FUSE
(500mA)
(+)
White/Red
(-)
AUX2Relay
RemoteOutput#2
86
85
87
30
87A
86
85
87A
30
Black/White
DomeLight
(+)or(-)
NOTE:
All(-) Outputsare500mA
(+)

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DATAPORT DIAGRAM
iDATALINK CABLE
DataPort
ModuleNotIncluded
Bypass
Module 1 2 34567 8
910 11 12 13 14 15 16
BCM
OBDconnector
Datawire
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