Mopar 82209870AG User manual

INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
Professional Installation Is Recommended
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10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST Saturday
1030882
REV.A
8/05
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
K6859619
Remote Start System
Warning! Remote Start Systems are only appli-
cable to vehicles with automatic transmission!

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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of the
industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This product was manufactured in environmentally friendly manufacturing
facility and may contain certain recycled materials. All materials meet or
exceed original specifications for quality and reliability.
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Remote Start
Table of Contents
Vehicle Preparation..................................................................................4
Module Preparation..................................................................................6
Component Installation.............................................................................7
System Programming.............................................................................12
System Testing.........................................................................................16
Service Mode...........................................................................................16
Reassembly..............................................................................................17
Option Bank Chart...................................................................................18
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................19
Changing Transmitter Batteries.............................................................19
System Layout..........................................................................................20
The soldering procedure illustrated below must be followed when perform-
ing wire connections under the hood. Failure to use this procedure could
result in improper performance of the remote start system.

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PARTS REQUIRED
Part Number 82208859
5 AMP 1X 15 AMP 4X
WARNING: / AVERTISSEMENT
This vehicle is equipped with a remote controlled engine starter.
To reduce the risk of serious Injury or death, switch engine starter
system into service mode and disconnect the vehicle battery
before performing any service on the vehicle.
Ce véhicule est doté d'un démarreur à distance. Pour réduire les
risques de blessures graves ou mortelles, mettre le démarreur à
distance en mode service et débrancher la batterie du véhicule
avant d'effectuer des travaux d'entretien sur celui-ci.
Owner's Manual
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TOOLS REQUIRED
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RTV SEALENT
VEHICLEPREPARATION
1. Lower one or more of the passenger windows so the keys do not get locked
in the vehicle.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. The battery will need to be
re-connected before programming.
3. Vehicle requires 2 valid Sentry Keys (if equipped) present at the time of
installation.
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Vehicle Preparation
Remove driver’s side lower dash
panel, metal dash panel, air bag &
steering column shroud.
A. Remove the lower dash panel by
using a trim stick to release the
catch tabs on the backside of the
panel. The top is held on by clips.
Remove dash panel.
B. Remove (4) screws from metal
panel.
C. Remove (3) screws from steering
column shroud. Seperate and
remove steering column shroud.
D. Remove (1) screw from left dash
panel and remove panel. Discon-
nect connector if necessary.
E. Remove (1) screw from the cluster
cover panel located to the left of
the steering column.
Overview
The remote starter module harness will interface with the existing PT ignition
switch connector, four center-splice connections, and a ground termination. Two
wires will be routed through the cowl panel, to a hood-mounted safety switch and
tachometer connection.

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F. Remove (2) screws from the top
corner of the air bag cover.
G. Remove (2) screws from air bag
module. Disconnect connector
after ensuring battery is discon-
nected. Removal of the air bag is
not mandatory, but makes the
installation easier.
Vehicle Preparation Continued
H. Remove left kick panel. Panel is
held on by clips.

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Module Preparation
Place fuses into the control module.
A. Observe fuse amperage ratings. Place
the 5 Amp fuse into the “Main B+”
location. Populate the remaining fuse
locations, as shown in the diagram,
with the 15 Amp fuses. Make sure to
populate the 15 amp fuse with the
“open” fuse label on the module.
Install DNA into the control module.
B. Insert DNA into the control module.
Ensure the DNA assembly snaps
completely in place.
DNA
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Component Installation
Install Hood Safety Switch.
A. Using (2) of the supplied 1/4”
screws, secure hood safety switch
on driver’s side rear corner of hood
per the diagram. Note: Wire exits
top of switch. Switch must be
bent at 45 degree angle.
B. Using a supplied 1/4” screw,
secure the ground lead from the
switch to the metal brace as
shown in the diagram. The
remaining wire will be connected
later.
C. Locate a visible area in the front of
the engine compartment to mount
the underhood warning sticker as
shown in the diagram.
Install Dipole Antenna
D. Mount dipole antenna to the
windshield above the rearview
mirror and below the black wind-
shield trim.
E. Route the antenna wire above the
headliner to the driver’s A-pillar.
Temporarily remove the A-pillar
rubber gasket and run the antenna
lead down through the left side
dash opening. Replace the rubber
gasket. Ensure the antenna is
securely tucked above the head-
liner and is not visible along the
entire length.

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B. Connect the harness 5-way female
connector to the vehicle’s ignition
switch.
C. Connect the harness 5-way male
connector to the vehicle’s 5-way
ignition connector previously
removed from the ignition switch.
Ground
D. Using a supplied 1/4” screw,
secure the black ground wire with
ring terminal to the metal under
dash brace as shown in diagram.
Custom Harness Installation
Ignition switch connector
A. Locate ignition switch connector,
directly behind the ignition switch.
Release the secondary lock. While
pushing on main release, remove
connector from ignition switch.
Brake Connection
E. Route the harness Dk Green/White wire
to the brake switch. Center-splice to Dk
Green/White wire in cavity #2 of the 6-
way black brake connector.
Caution: Do not remove the
brake lamp switch from the
mounting bracket. If the switch
is removed from the mounting
bracket, it MUST be replaced
with a new switch.
Center-Splice Procedure
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Caution: Keep wire away from
exposed steering column!

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Parking Light Connection
F. Locate the White/Violet wire
in pin #12 of the 26-way
white connector, found low
in the left kick panel area.
Center-splice the harness
White/Violet wire into this
wire, following the center-
splice procedure.
Horn Connection
G. Locate the Dk Green/Violet
wire in pin #3 of the 6-way
white connector found under-
neath the steering column.
Center-splice the harness Dk
Green/Violet wire into this
wire, following the center-
splice procedure.
H. Route the two remaining wires
(Black/White and Grey) through
the cowl panel and into the
engine compartment through an
existing grommet.
Hood Switch Connection
I. Using the supplied butt connector,
connect the Black/White wire to the
remaining wire from the hood safety
switch.
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Tach Connection
J. Route the Grey wire to the top of
the engine at the coil connection
point as shown. Disconnect the
connector from the coil for easier
connection. Center-splice the
Grey wire to the Black/Grey wire at
the coil. Solder the connection.
Caution: Re-connect the coil
connector when completed.
Control Module Connections
K. Connect the 24-way and 10-way
connectors into the PC-12 Remote
Start module. Also, connect the 2-
way antenna connector (on end
opposite the main harness connec-
tions).
24-Way 10-Way
Antenna
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COIL

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Install SKREEM Interface
A. Remove the screw securing the
SKREEM module to the
ignition cylinder. Unplug and slide
the assembly off of the ignition
cylinder.
B. Following the directions on the sup-
plied ampule of adhesive primer. Ap-
ply a thin coating of primer to the en-
tire SKREEM transceiver antenna coil.
Allow the primer to dry for 5 minutes
before proceeding to the next step.
Note: Use goggles and gloves to
protect yourself from any acciden-
tal contact.
C. Remove backing from one side of the
supplied two-way tape and apply tape
around the SKREEM transceiver an-
tenna coil.
D. Remove the remaining backing on
the tape and position the antenna
loop on the tape around the
SKREEM transceiver antenna coil,
with the stripe side facing out to-
ward the key opening. Press down
on antenna coil to ensure a strong
bond.
E. Using a supplied wire tie, secure
the antenna coil.
F. Re-install the SKREEM module to
the ignition cylinder and secure with
the screw. Make sure to plug the
connector back into the SKREEM
module.

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Transmitter Programming
A. Make sure battery is connected.
B. Close hood.
C. Turn the ignition to the “on” position.
D. Press and hold the programming button. After 10 seconds the horn will
chirp and the lights will flash 3 times indicating the system is now in
transmitter learn mode. Note: If horn does not sound when the lights
flash (or sounds inconsistently) turn “off” option 7 in option bank #1.
See section “2. Option Programming”.
E. Release the programming button.
F. Press button on transmitter to be programmed. The horn will chirp and the
lights will flash 1 time indicating that the transmitter has been learned.
G. Repeat step F for additional transmitters.
Option Programming
The remote start system has several installer programmable options which
can be changed to accomodate different circumstances. In most cases, there
will be no need to change any default settings. There will be cases (such as
diesel vehicles), where the delay before crank option must be set.
Note:
Some vehicles require the horn pulse extend (option #7, option bank #1) to be
turned to the “off” position for the horn to operate properly.
Note:
This system has 2 option banks. Bank 1 has 7 options, and Bank 2 has 2
options. Refer to the Option Bank Chart on page 18 for details.
A. Follow the steps above to enter Transmitter Learn Mode.
B. Press and release the programming button. The horn will chirp and the
lights will flash 4 times indicating the system has entered Option Bank 1.
System Programming
Notes:
1. Reconnect the negative battery terminal prior to programming.
2. Up to a total of 8 transmitters can be programmed into memory.
3. Transmitters shipped with complete kits are pre-programmed to
the DNA and do not need to be programmed at this time.

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Option Programming Continued
C. Press and release the brake pedal. The horn will chirp and the lights will
flash 1 time indicating the system is at option 1. Additional press and
releases of the brake pedal will advance to the next option. The horn will
chirp and the lights will flash according to which option is selected (i.e. Two
chirps and flashes indicates option 2).
D. Pressing the transmitter button changes the setting of the option. The
status LED (located in the main harness approximately 4” from the mod-
ule) indicates the setting of the option. LED “on” indicates the option is
on, LED “off” indicates the option is off.
E. Pressing and releasing the programming button again will put the system
into Option Bank 2. The horn will chirp and the lights will flash 5 times
indicating the system has entered Option Bank 2.
F. Press and release the brake pedal to cycle through the options in Bank 2.
Notes:
1. Once the system has reached the last option in a bank, pressing and
releasing the brake pedal will return back to Option 1 in that bank.
2. Once the system has reached Option Bank 2, pressing and releasing the
programming button will return back to Option Bank 1.
3. To reset options back to their default setting, while in option learn mode,
push and hold the transmitter button until the horn chirps and lights flash
5 times.

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Tach Rate Programming (Required for system to operate)
A. Close hood.
B. Turn the ignition to the “on” position.
C. Press and hold the programming button. After 10 seconds the horn will
chirp and the lights will flash 3 times.
D. Release the programming button.
E. Press and release the programming button again. The horn will chirp and
the lights will flash 4 times indicating the system has entered Option Bank 1.
F. Press and release the programming button again. The horn will chirp and
the lights will flash 5 times indicating the system has entered Option Bank 2.
G. Advance to Option 2 by pressing and releasing the brake pedal 2 times.
The horn will chirp and the lights will flash 2 times indicating the system is at
Option 2.
H. Start the vehicle with the key. The horn will chirp and the lights will flash
once approximately every 3 seconds indicating a valid tach signal.
I. Once the engine has settled to a normal idle speed, press and release the
brake pedal to set the tach rate.
J.Turn the ignition off.
Note:
If the system is not chirping the horn and flashing the lights every 3 seconds
after the ignition has started, the system is not seeing a valid tach signal.
Check your tach connection (Black/Grey at coil). Repeat the Tach Rate
Programming procedure.
Tach Rate Programming must be done before the SKREEM
learn procedure.

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Once a SKREEM Interface Module has been programmed to a
WCM/vehicle, it is permanently assigned to that WCM/vehicle and
cannot be used on any other WCM/vehicle.
SKREEM Transponder Interface Programming.
2 programmed Sentry keys are required for this step!
NOTE: Review and understand steps A-J prior to performing.
A. Close hood.
B. Insert one of the two valid Sentry Keys into the ignition switch and turn
the ignition switch to the “on” position.
C. After the ignition has been activated for more than 3 seconds (but no
more than 15 seconds), cycle the ignition switch back to the “off” position.
Remove the key and keep it at least 2 feet away from the ignition switch.
D. Within 15 seconds of removing the first key, insert the second valid
Sentry Key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch to the “on”
position.
Note:
In some vehicles, during the SKREEM Interface learn procedure, the
vehicle will start and stall on the first remote start attempt. The second
remote start attempt will be successful. This is a normal condition of
the learn procedure. If the vehicle does not start, refer to the Trouble-
shooting guide on page 19.
E. Approximately 10 seconds after the ignition has been activated by the
second Sentry Key, the dash theft-security light will start to flash, and a
single audible chime (not the key-in-cylinder chime) will sound to indicate
that the system has entered “Customer Learn” programming mode.
F. Cycle the ignition switch back to the “off” position. Remove the key and
keep it at least 2 feet away from the ignition switch. Theft-security light
willturnoff.
G. Press and release the programming button located on the custom
harness.
H. Within 60 seconds, press the start button on the remote start transmitter
(2) times.
I. Approximately 10 seconds after completion of Step H, a single audible
chime will sound and the theft-security light will stop flashing and stay on
solid for 3 seconds, and then turn off to indicate that the SKREEM
Interface module has been successfully programmed.
J. The system will remote start the engine approximately 15 seconds after
Step H. Press the brake pedal to shut down the remote start system.

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Use the following checklist to ensure all features function as indicated.
System Testing
Remote start - Press start button 2X.
Remote stop - Press and hold start button for 2 seconds.
Hood safety switch shutdown - While under remote start, open hood - engine should shut down.
Brake safety shutdown - While under remote start, press brake - engine should shut down
Key-in-sense circuit - With key in the ignition cylinder, remote start should not activate.
Overrev shutdown - While under remote start, press accelerator - system should shut down at 3X idle.
Service Mode - With ignition turned on with key, press remote start button 3X. Repeat to exit Service Mod
e.
Heater/Air Conditioning - Ensure Heater/AC works during remote start.
Service Mode
Service mode is used whenever it is necessary to disable the remote start
feature, such as during vehicle service. The vehicle will not start by remote if
Service mode is activated.
Entering Service mode
A. Turn ignition on with the key.
B. Press the start button on the remote transmitter 3 times. 2 seconds later,
the horn will chirp and the lights will flash 3 times, indicating the system
is in Service mode.
C. While in Service mode, whenever a remote start attempt is made, the
horn will chirp and the lights will flash 3 times alerting the user that the
system is in Service mode.
Exiting Service mode
A. Turn ignition on with the key.
B. Press the start button on the remote transmitter 3 times. 2 seconds later,
the horn will chirp and the lights will flash 1 time, indicating the system
has exited Service mode.

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Dash reassembly
A. Reverse the dash disassembly procedure.
Re-connect Battery
Reassembly
Module & Harness mounting
A. Disconnect battery (if air bag equipped).
B. Using supplied wire ties, secure the remote start module to existing
wire harnesses under the left side of the dash.
C. Using supplied wire ties, secure the SKREEM Interface module to an
existing wire harness under the dash.
D. Using supplied wire ties, secure the main harness and SKREEM
Interface harnesses to existing wire harnesses under the dash.
Ensure no wires will become entangled in the steering column
knuckle and that they are not visible to vehicle occupants.
E. Using a supplied wire tie, secure the programming button to the
harness leading to the vehicle’s diagnostic connector. Consistency
in mounting this switch in the same place every time, will make it
easier to find in case the system comes back for service. Also, the
dash will not have to be disassembled to access it.

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Option Bank Chart
Option Bank #1 (4 chirps) Factory Setting
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1. Not used
Reserved for future upgrade feature......................................... .On
2. Not used
Reserved for future upgrade feature......................................... .On
3. Tach diagnostic mode
This feature should only be used for troubleshooting
purposes only!.......................................................................Off
4. Car start run time
LED “on” - 15 minutes, LED “off” - 10 minutes..........................Off
5. Not used
Reserved for future upgrade feature.........................................Off
6. Diesel timer
Delays crank attempt 30 seconds after ignition on....................Off
7. Horn pulse short/long
LED “on” - Short output, LED “off” - Long output........................On
Option Bank #2 (5 chirps) Factory Setting
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1. Key-in-sense polarity
LED “on” - Positive, LED “off” - Negative.................................Off
2. Learn tachometer
Horn will chirp every 3 seconds, press brake to set idle speed.
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1. Horn honks 4 times & vehicle does not start - no tach learned.
A. Ensure good connection at tach wire.
B. Re-program tach (see page 14).
Troubleshooting
2. Starter cranks too long.
A. Re-program tach - allow vehicle to come to a low idle during tach learn
procedure.
3. Ignition turns on, then horn honks 2 times & vehicle does not start - Key-
in-sense circuit activated.
A. Remove key from ignition cylinder.
B. Key-in-sense polarity set incorrectly. Program for negative input (see
option bank chart page 18).
4. Horn honks 2 times & vehicle does not start - safety input activated.
A. Ensure hood is closed.
B. Ensure hood switch is grounded and has a good connection.
C. Ensure brake switch is not depressed.
D. Ensure brake switch wire is connected to correct vehicle wire.
5. Horn honks 3 times & vehicle does not start - Service Mode engaged.
A. Disengage service mode (see page 16).
6. Vehicle starts then stalls - SKREEM Interface not learned.
A. Ensure 2 and 4 way connectors are connected
B. Ensure antenna coil is wrapped tightly around the ignition cylinder
SKREEM antenna ring.
C. Re-learn SKREEM Interface module (see page 15).
Changing the Remote Control Battery; Mopar part # 05140773AA:
1. With a small flathead screwdriver, carefully pry the two halves of the remote
transmitter apart.
2. Gently pry the transmitter circuit board out of the case.
3. Slide the black battery holder out of the bottom of the circuit board. Do not
lose the black battery holder.
4. Remove the old batteries and replace with new ones. Observe the (+) and (-)
signs when removing the old batteries.
5. Gently snap the circuit board back into the transmitter case.
6. Carefully snap the case halves back together, then test the remote control.
It is not necessary to re-program the remote control after changing the
batteries.
7. Horn honks 8 times & vehicle does not start - Safety feature - vehicle
will only remote start 8 consecutive times until the vehicle key is used.
A. Start vehicle with the ignition key to reset.

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FACTORY
HARNES S
BRAKE SWITCH
PROGRAMMING
BUTTON
FACTORY
HARNES S
MAL E
IG NITION S WIT CH
CONNECTOR
FEMALE
IG NITION S WIT CH
CONNECTOR
01540464AA
PC-12 MODULE
DIPOLE ANTE NNA
REMOTE START DNA
05140471AA
LED
HOOD TILT SWITCH
(SUPPLIED)
GROUND
COWL PANEL
IGNITION C OIL
CONNECTOR
05140473AA
FACTORY HARNESS
FACTORY
HARNES S FACTORY
HARNES S
WHITE HEADLIGHT
SWITCH CONNECTOR
6-WAY WHITE CLOCKSPRING
CONNECTOR
White/Violet Pin #12
Dk Green/Violet Pin #3
Black/White
Black/Grey Pin #2
Dk G reen/W hite P in #2
05140470AA
INT E R FAC E
LOOP ANTENNA
CHRYSLER PT CRUISER SYSTEM LAYOUT
05140468AA
SKREEM
INT E R FAC E
MODULE
RESISTIVE MUX
MODULE
IG NITION
05140465AA