iDataLink BLADE-TB-FM3-EN User manual

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device. This device must be installed by a certified technician. This guide has been written for
properly trained technicians; a certain level of skill & knowledge is therefore assumed. Please
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U.S. PATENT NO. 8,856,780
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INSTALL TYPE SELECTION
MAKE MODEL YEAR INSTALL TYPE
FEATURES
DATA IMMOBILIZER BYPASS
FORD
C-Max STD key 13-15 2 •
Edge STD key 11-14 1 •
Escape STD key 13-16 2 •
Expedition STD key 15-16 1 •
Explorer STD key 11-15 1 •
F150 / F150 SVT Raptor STD key 11-14 1 •
F250 / Super Duty / Diesel STD key 11-16 1 •
F350 / Super Duty / Diesel STD key 11-16 1 •
Fiesta STD key 14-16 2 •
Flex STD key 13-15 1 •
Focus STD key 12-15 2 •
Taurus STD key 13-15 1 •
Transit STD key 15-16 1 •
Transit Connect STD key 14-15 2 •
LINCOLN
MKX STD key 11-15 1 •
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TYPE 1 - WIRE CROSS REFERENCE CHART
*Wire color may vary, refer to pin-out.
MAKE MODEL YEAR WIRE DESCRIPTION CONNECTOR NAME CONNECTOR COLOR CONNECTOR TYPE POSITION WIRE COLOR POLARITY MODULE LOCATION COMPONENT LOCATOR
FORD
Edge 11-14
Tx C252 Black 4 pin 3 Yellow/Orange (DATA) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Rx C252 Black 4 pin 4 Purple/Gray (DATA) PATS module, ignition switch ~
PATS power C252 Black 4 pin 1 Purple/Orange (+) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Ground C252 Black 4 pin 2 Black (-) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Expedition 15-16
Tx C252 Black 4 pin 3 Purple/Brown (DATA) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Rx C252 Black 4 pin 4 Blue/Gray (DATA) PATS module, ignition switch ~
PATS power C252 Black 4 pin 1 Purple/Orange (+) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Ground C252 Black 4 pin 2 Black (-) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Explorer 11-15
Tx C252 Black 4 pin 3 Yellow/Orange (DATA) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Rx C252 Black 4 pin 4 Purple/Red or Purple/Gray* (DATA) PATS module, ignition switch ~
PATS power C252 Black 4 pin 1 Purple/Orange (+) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Ground C252 Black 4 pin 2 Black (-) PATS module, ignition switch ~
F150 /
F150 SVT
Raptor
11-14
Tx C252 Black 4 pin 3 Yellow/Orange* (DATA) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Rx C252 Black 4 pin 4 Purple/Gray* (DATA) PATS module, ignition switch ~
PATS power C252 Black 4 pin 1 Purple/Orange (+) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Ground C252 Black 4 pin 2 Black (-) PATS module, ignition switch ~
F250 /
Super
Duty /
Diesel
11-16
Tx C252 Black 4 pin 3 Purple/Gray* (DATA) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Rx C252 Black 4 pin 4 Yellow/Orange* (DATA) PATS module, ignition switch ~
PATS power C252 Black 4 pin 1 Purple/Orange (+) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Ground C252 Black 4 pin 2 Black (-) PATS module, ignition switch ~
F350 /
Super
Duty /
Diesel
11-16
Tx C252 Black 4 pin 3 Purple/Gray* (DATA) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Rx C252 Black 4 pin 4 Yellow/Orange* (DATA) PATS module, ignition switch ~
PATS power C252 Black 4 pin 1 Purple/Orange (+) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Ground C252 Black 4 pin 2 Black (-) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Flex 13-15
Tx C252 Black 4 pin 3 Yellow (DATA) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Rx C252 Black 4 pin 4 Purple (DATA) PATS module, ignition switch ~
PATS power C252 Black 4 pin 1 Purple/Orange (+) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Ground C252 Black 4 pin 2 Black/White (-) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Taurus 13-15
Tx C252 Black 4 pin 3 Yellow/Orange (DATA) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Rx C252 Black 4 pin 4 Purple/Gray (DATA) PATS module, ignition switch ~
PATS power C252 Black 4 pin 1 Purple/Orange (+) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Ground C252 Black 4 pin 2 Black/White (-) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Transit 15-16
Tx C252 Black 4 pin 3 Yellow/Orange (DATA) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Rx C252 Black 4 pin 4 Purple/Gray (DATA) PATS module, ignition switch ~
PATS power C252 Black 4 pin 1 Yellow/Purple (+) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Ground C252 Black 4 pin 2 Black (-) PATS module, ignition switch ~
LINCOLN
MKX 11-15
Tx C252 Black 4 pin 3 Yellow/Orange (DATA) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Rx C252 Black 4 pin 4 Purple/Gray (DATA) PATS module, ignition switch ~
PATS power C252 Black 4 pin 1 Purple/Orange (+) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Ground C252 Black 4 pin 2 Black (-) PATS module, ignition switch ~
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TYPE 1 - WIRING DIAGRAM
4321
1 3 4
WHITE/BLACK - TX CONNECTOR SIDEWHITE/BLACK - TX CONNECTOR SIDE
WHITE/RED - TX VEHICLE SIDE
WHITE/RED - TX VEHICLE SIDE
WHITE (NC)
WHITE (NC)
BLUE/RED (NC)
BLUE/RED (NC)
BROWN/RED (NC)
BROWN/RED (NC)
YELLOW (NC)
YELLOW (NC)
BROWN/YELLOW (NC)
BROWN/YELLOW (NC)
ORANGE/BLACK - RX
ORANGE/BLACK - RX
ORANGE/WHITE (NC)
ORANGE/WHITE (NC)
ORANGE (NC)
ORANGE (NC)
PINK/BLACK (NC)
PINK/BLACK (NC)
PINK - PATS POWER (+)
PINK - PATS POWER (+)
BLUE/YELLOW (NC)
BLUE/YELLOW (NC)
GREEN/RED (NC)
GREEN/RED (NC)
BLACK (NC)
BLACK (NC)
GRAY/RED - TX VEHICLE SIDE
GRAY/RED - TX VEHICLE SIDE
GRAY/YELLOW (NC)
GRAY/YELLOW (NC)
TX
RX
PATS POWER (+)
BLACK CONNECTOR
IGNITION SWITCH
REMOTE STARTER
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
GRAY/RED GRAY/YELLOW
BLUE/YELLOW
YELLOWGREEN/RED
BLUE/RED
NO WIREORANGE
ORANGE/WHITEORANGE/BLACK
BROWN/YELLOWBROWN/RED
BLACKNO WIRE
PINKPINK/BLACK
NO WIREWHITE
WHITE/BLACKWHITE/RED
*BLADE CONNECTOR
EXACT PIN-OUT
STANDARD 12 VOLT, GROUND AND IGNITION SWITCH CONNECTIONS
ARE STILL REQUIRED FROM THE REMOTE STARTER.
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TYPE 2 - WIRE CROSS REFERENCE CHART
*Wire color may vary, refer to pin-out.
MAKE MODEL YEAR WIRE DESCRIPTION CONNECTOR NAME CONNECTOR COLOR CONNECTOR TYPE POSITION WIRE COLOR POLARITY MODULE LOCATION COMPONENT LOCATOR
FORD
C-Max 13-15
Tx C252 Black 4 pin 3 Yellow/Orange* (DATA) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Rx C252 Black 4 pin 4 Purple/Gray* (DATA) PATS module, ignition switch ~
PATS power C252 Black 4 pin 1 Gray/Orange* (+) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Ground C252 Black 4 pin 2 Black* (-) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Escape 13-16
Tx C252 Black 4 pin 3 Yellow/Orange* (DATA) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Rx C252 Black 4 pin 4 Purple/Gray* (DATA) PATS module, ignition switch ~
PATS power C252 Black 4 pin 1 Gray/Orange* (+) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Ground C252 Black 4 pin 2 Black* (-) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Fiesta 14-16
Tx C252 Black 4 pin 3 Yellow* (DATA) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Rx C252 Black 4 pin 4 Gray* (DATA) PATS module, ignition switch ~
PATS power C252 Black 4 pin 1 Blue/White* (+) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Ground C252 Black 4 pin 2 Black/White* (-) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Focus 12-15
Tx C252 Black 4 pin 3 Yellow/Orange* (DATA) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Rx C252 Black 4 pin 4 Purple/Gray* (DATA) PATS module, ignition switch ~
PATS power C252 Black 4 pin 1 Gray/Orange* (+) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Ground C252 Black 4 pin 2 Black* (-) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Transit Connect 14-15
Tx C252 Black 4 pin 3 Yellow/Orange* (DATA) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Rx C252 Black 4 pin 4 Purple/Gray* (DATA) PATS module, ignition switch ~
PATS power C252 Black 4 pin 1 Gray/Orange* (+) PATS module, ignition switch ~
Ground C252 Black 4 pin 2 Black* (-) PATS module, ignition switch ~
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TYPE 2 - WIRING DIAGRAM
4321 34
WHITE/BLACK - TX CONNECTOR SIDEWHITE/BLACK - TX CONNECTOR SIDE
WHITE/RED - TX VEHICLE SIDE
WHITE/RED - TX VEHICLE SIDE
WHITE (NC)
WHITE (NC)
BLUE/RED (NC)
BLUE/RED (NC)
BROWN/RED (NC)
BROWN/RED (NC)
YELLOW (NC)
YELLOW (NC)
BROWN/YELLOW (NC)
BROWN/YELLOW (NC)
ORANGE/BLACK - RX
ORANGE/BLACK - RX
ORANGE/WHITE (NC)
ORANGE/WHITE (NC)
ORANGE (NC)
ORANGE (NC)
PINK/BLACK (NC)
PINK/BLACK (NC)
PINK - IGNITION (+)
PINK - IGNITION (+)
BLUE/YELLOW (NC)
BLUE/YELLOW (NC)
GREEN/RED (NC)
GREEN/RED (NC)
BLACK (NC)
BLACK (NC)
GRAY/RED - TX VEHICLE SIDE
GRAY/RED - TX VEHICLE SIDE
GRAY/YELLOW (NC)
GRAY/YELLOW (NC)
TX
RX
VEHICLE IGNITION (+)
C252 - BLACK
PATS MODULE
REMOTE STARTER
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
GRAY/RED GRAY/YELLOW
BLUE/YELLOW
YELLOWGREEN/RED
BLUE/RED
NO WIREORANGE
ORANGE/WHITEORANGE/BLACK
BROWN/YELLOWBROWN/RED
BLACKNO WIRE
PINKPINK/BLACK
NO WIREWHITE
WHITE/BLACKWHITE/RED
*BLADE CONNECTOR
EXACT PIN-OUT
STANDARD 12 VOLT, GROUND AND IGNITION SWITCH CONNECTIONS
ARE STILL REQUIRED FROM THE REMOTE STARTER.
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CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION
1Slide cartridge into unit. Notice
button under LED. 2Ready for Module Programming Procedure.
TYPE 1 - MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE - 1 OF 2
1Insert key 1 into ignition.
2Turn key 1 to ON position.
ON
!If the module’s LED begins to fl ash RED, verify the RX
and TX connections between the module and the vehicle.
!If the module’s LED turns solid BLUE for 2 seconds, the
Module Programming Procedure is completed.
NOTE
I To complete this procedure,
both OEM keys are required.
5Remove key 1.
6Insert key 2 into ignition.
7Turn key 2 to ON position.
ON
ÈIMPORTANT: READ NEXT PAGE !
9Turn key 2 to OFF position.
OFF
4Turn key 1 to OFF position.
OFF
ÈTIME RESTRICTI
º N COMING UP !
12 Insert key 2 into ignition.
3Wait, LED will turn solid RED
then will turn OFF.
8Wait, LED will turn solid RED
then will turn OFF.
11 Press and release programming
button.
10 TIME RESTRICTI
º N
Complete steps 10 to 13
within 5 SECONDS.
Remove key 2.
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TYPE 1 - MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE - 2 OF 2
15 Turn key 2 to OFF position.
OFF
17 Module Programming
Procedure completed.
16 Remove key 2. 13 Turn key 2 to ON position.
Do not start vehicle.
ON
14 Wait, LED will turn solid BLUE
for 2 seconds.
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CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION
1Slide cartridge into unit. Notice
button under LED. 2Ready for Module Programming Procedure.
TYPE 2 - MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE - 1 OF 2
1Insert key 1 into ignition.
2Turn key 1 to ON position.
ON
!If the module’s LED begins to fl ash RED, verify the RX
and TX connections between the module and the vehicle.
!If the module’s LED turns solid BLUE for 2 seconds, the
Module Programming Procedure is completed.
NOTE
I To complete this procedure,
both OEM keys are required.
5Remove key 1.
6Insert key 2 into ignition.
7Turn key 2 to ON position.
ON
ÈIMPORTANT: READ NEXT PAGE !
4Turn key 1 to OFF position.
OFF
ÈTIME RESTRICTI
º N COMING UP !
3Wait, LED will turn solid RED
then will turn OFF.
8Wait, LED will turn solid RED
then will turn OFF.
10 Press and release programming
button.
9TIME RESTRICTI
º N
Complete steps 9 to 11
within 5 SECONDS.
Turn key 2 to OFF position.
OFF
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TYPE 2 - MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE - 2 OF 2
13 Turn key 2 to OFF position.
OFF
15 Module Programming
Procedure completed.
14 Remove key 2. 11 Turn key 2 to ON position.
Do not start vehicle.
ON
12 Wait, LED will turn solid BLUE
for 2 seconds.
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LED STATUS
DIAGNOSTICS
DURING PROGRAMMING DURING REMOTE START WITH IGNITION OFF
Flashing RED Missing/wrong information from
fi rmware or vehicle Incorrectly programmed Incorrectly programmed or connected
Solid RED Waiting for more vehicle information Incorrectly programmed Not programmed waiting for more
vehicle information
Flashing BLUE Additional steps required to complete
programming
Correctly programmed and
operational
False ground when running status
from remote starter
Solid BLUE then OFF Correctly programmed Reset in progress Reset in progress
OFF No activity or already programmed Invalid ground when running status
from remote starter
At rest and ready for a remote start
sequence
MODULE DIAGNOSTICS
FACTORY RESET PROCEDURE
5RECONNECT all connectors.
Repeat programming procedure.
!Failure to follow procedure may result with a DTC or a
CHECK ENGINE error message.
1DISCONNECT cartridge from
remote starter.
2PRESS AND HOLD programming
button while re-connecting
cartridge to remote starter.
3LED will fl ash red. Immediately
RELEASE programming button.
4LED will turn solid red for 2
seconds.
RESET COMPLETED.
IDENTIFY VEHICLE YEAR
1 Locate the Vehicle Identifi cation Number (VIN), identify the 10th
character then match it to its corresponding year.
4 Y 1 N53 A 5 T A L 8 D 5 R 0 X
Æ
A1980 L1990 Y2000 A2010
B1981 M1991 12001 B2011
C1982 N1992 22002 C2012
D1983 P1993 32003 D2013
E1984 R1994 42004 E2014
F1985 S1995 52005 F2015
G1986 T1996 62006 G2016
H1987 V1997 72007 H2017
J1988 W1998 82008 J2018
K1989 X1999 92009 K2019
Æ
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