Firstech FT-MBKG20-HRN User manual

FT-MBKG20-HRN Installation Guide
Data Controller (DC)
Remote Start for Mercedes
KeylessGo
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Required Parts and Tools
T-20 Torx Driver•
Pick Tool•
Panel Removal Tool•
Digital Multimeter•
10K Ohm Resistor•
Welcome to the installation guide for the KeylessGo portion of the remote start for Mercedes. Please
thoroughly review this manual before installation as there are details that are essential to operation of
the vehicle.
This manual is intended for experienced installers. Firstech recommends professional installation as
we are not responsible for improper use and/or installation. For questions please call 888-820-3690
Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm PST.
Mercedes Benz vehicles that have a push button for starting will require the KeylessGo harness. (Part
number: FT-MBKG20-HRN) This will let the user lock and unlock their vehicle from DroneMobile, 2
or 1 Way remote or factory key fob during remote start. This harness must be ran to the KeylessGo
module to a separate CAN connector in the vehicle. The other end of the harness plugs into the 2
pin KeylessGo port on the DC for Mercedes control module.
Note: You must install the DC control module and DroneMobile or RF kit before connecting the
KeylessGo harness. Also don’t forget to test functionality of the remote start.
1. Locate the CAN distribution block that houses the KeylessGo connector. (See table below)
2. Unplug all connectors from the block that contain brown and brown/red twisted CAN wires.
3. Locate the KeylessGo module. (See table below)
4. Unplug the KeylessGo module.
5. Unclip and remove the connector cover from the KeylessGo connector.
6. Locate the twisted brown and brown/red CAN wires in the plug.
7.Inserta10kΩohmresistorbetweenthebrownandbrown/redwiresintheconnector.
8. Using your meter, measure the resistance between the two wires on each plug at the CAN block
thatwereunpluggedinstep2untilyoufindtheplugthatreads10kΩohmacrossthetwowires.
9. Plug all the other connectors back into the CAN block except for the KeylessGo connector that you
located in step 8.
10. Using a pick tool or small flat blade, open the retaining clip that holds the connecting terminals
on the side of the connector housing.
11. Using a pick tool or small flat blade release the tabs on each pin and remove them from the
connector housing. The release tab will need to be pressed down two separate times to remove it
from the connector housing.
Instructions

FT-MBKG20-HRN Installation Guide
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KeylessGo
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Class Year CAN Block KeylessGo Module
C 2008-2010 Passenger front door
jamb in wire trough
Right side of trunk near
tail light
CL, S 2007-2010 Under rear of driver’s
front seat
Right side of trunk near
tail light
E coupe/sedan 2010 Passenger front door
jamb in wire trough
Right side of trunk near
tail light
GL 2006-2010 Right side compartment
in cargo area
Right side compartment
in cargo area
GLK 2010 Passenger front door
jamb in wire trough
Center of cargo floor
under carpet
ML, R* 2006-2010 Passenger front kick
panel*
Right side compartment
in cargo area*
*ML and R class do not require to change connector plug (steps 10-14 not required). Just plug in
to the extension harness once the correct connector is found in the block.
12. Close the retaining clip and put the empty connector housing back into the CAN block. (See
images below)
13. Insert the pins into the provided plug housing making sure the polarity is correct with the
extension harness coming from the DC control module.
14. Close the retaining clip on the new connector.
15. Plug the connector into the harness from the DC control module.
Please see the step by step images below for details on the KeylessGo connection:
Brown/Red--->Brown/Red•
Brown--->Brown•
Module Location Table

KeylessGo Component Locations
C and E Class module locations.
C and E Class
E coupe KeylessGo module -- right rear of trunk C and E Sedan KeylessGo module -- right rear trunk
CAN connector, E, C, GLK class under plastic
passenger front door
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KeylessGo
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KeylessGo plug
on module in
trunk
KeylessGo Module
Plug removed - faces body of car

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CL and S Class module locations.
CL and S Class
Right rear corner of trunk Under rear of driver’s seat
GL, ML, and R Class module locations.
GL, ML, and R Class
GL -- right rear side of cargo compartment R KeylessGo module -- under cargo area floor
CAN Connector
KeylessGo Module
KeylessGo Module
CAN Connector

GL, ML, and R Class
ML KeylessGo -- right rear side of cargo
compartment
ML and R CAN distribution block, front passenger
kick panel
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KeylessGo Component Locations
Pin Removal and Reinstall
CAN plug removed Release retaining clip

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KeylessGo
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Pin Removal and Reinstall
Remove pins from connector housing Pins removed, connector housing empty
Empty connector housing reinstalled Pins ready for new connector housing

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Pin Removal and Reinstall
Pins installed in connector housing Plugs matched up and completed
Brown Matches Brown
Brown/Red Matches Brown/Red
That completes the KeylessGo portion of your installation. Please see the vehicle specific installation guide
for more information.
Firstech, LLC. is not responsible for any damages whatsoever, including but not limited to any consequential
damages, incidental damages, damages for loss of time, loss of earnings, commercial loss, loss of economic
opportunity and the like that may or may not have resulted from the installation or operation of the Data
Controller for Mercedes.