MPC B-2354-111 Assembly instructions

TIP SHEET
B-2354-111
2010 ACURA TL
PUSH-TO-START
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remote starts to do-it-yourself installers since 1999. The purpose of this tip sheet is to help you
organize your installation. If you are having difficulties please contact our Technical Support
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A few very important things before you get started:
Read the entire tip sheet. There are several safety tips there that you need to know before you
start.
Avoid using a test light to probe wires. Test lights can set off airbags if you probe the wrong wire.
Your vehicle wiring chart will identify the correct wires that you’ll be tapping on to in your car. If
you must probe, use a digital multi-meter. They’re inexpensive and won’t set off airbags.
Only compatible with automatic transmission vehicles manufactured for sale in the
US and Canada.
⇒ Firmware pre-loaded: As part of the service MPC provides, we have already flashed the
compatible firmware version and options into your EVO-ALL module for you so you are ready to
begin the installation in the vehicle. You will need to program the module to the vehicle when the
installation is complete.
REMOTE START ACTIVATION
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Overview
There are 5 basic steps to this remote start installation:
1. Preparation
2. Wiring
3. Programming
4. Testing the system
5. Finishing up!
STEP 1: Preparation
Beginning the Installation:
Tip #1 – Where Everything Goes
• When you open up your remote start, you’re going to see a whole bunch of wires. Don’t be
intimidated – you’re only going to be using a few of them. The remote starters are designed with
wiring options for a variety of cars and no car is going to use all of them. The wire charts and
system wiring diagram will show you the wires that you’re going to need and where they connect
in your vehicle. Any wires that are not shown to connect in this guide will not need to be
connected.
• Remote start and bypass modules – Before you start wiring, look for a location where there’s
some open space that will fit the modules. Pay attention to moving parts like the pedals, e-brake
and steering column. Be sure to route your wiring away from those areas. Carefully remove the
lower knee bolster, plastic steering column shroud, and any other panels required to gain access to
the needed vehicle plugs. Remember the order that you remove the panels. It is best to route
your wires along with the vehicles factory wires, as this is typically a safe location and it keeps the
install neat. Once you have accessed the needed locations in the vehicle use the plugs, pin positions
in the plugs, and wire colors shown in this guide to identify the correct wires that you will need to
connect from the remote starter to the vehicle. In most cases, the wires on the remote start are
way longer than needed. Trim off the excess wire when you make your connections, but leave
some slack, this will allow you some flexibility when it comes time to stow the remote start after
the installation is completed.
How to Make Wire Connections
Strip - Poke - Wrap and Tape method is the best wire connection that you can make. You MUST use
this method for the Can High and Can Low wire connections. Do not solder unless you know how to
do it really well.
Click here for directions on how to Strip/Poke/Wrap/Tape the wires
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The Strip - Poke - Wrap and Tape method shown above is the most reliable for remote start
installations. Your kit may include T-Tap connectors that can be used on any connections except for
the Can High and Can Low connections.
Click here for directions on how to use a T-Tap
WHERE TO FIND YOUR WIRES
Wiring Diagram
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Remote Start Connections
Ground – Connect the Black wire from the 12-pin plug to ground (bare metal in your vehicle).
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Insert the 6 and 12-pin plugs into the remote start module.
Optional Connections
1. Valet Switch – The Crimestopper remote starter comes with a valet programming button
with a small blue 2-pin plug. This is used for programming, and while it is not essential for the
remote start operation, we recommend installing this so that just in case it is needed in the future, it
does not get lost. Requires a ¼” hole. Usually put in the driver’s kick panel (that’s the area
forward of the door), the driver’s side of the center console, or the underside of the dash.
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2. LED – The Crimestopper remote starter comes with an LED with a small white 2-pin plug. This
is a status indicator and can be useful for diagnostics but is not essential for remote start operation.
Requires a ¼” hole. Usually put in the driver’s kick panel (that’s the area forward of the door), the
driver’s side of the center console, or the underside of the dash.
3. Hood Pin - If your vehicle is not equipped with a hood pin switch you can install an
aftermarket one as a protection feature. The hood pin will prevent you from accidentally activating
the remote start if the hood is open.
You will need to drill a 3/8” hole in metal under the hood and mount the aftermarket hood pin
switch.
Make sure that you position the switch so that when you close the hood it pushes the plunger down
on the hood pin switch. Route a wire from the pin switch carefully through the firewall either by
way of a plastic grommet or use a factory rubber grommet to pass the wire through. Then connect
the hood pin switch wire to the Gray wire in the 12-pin connector as shown.
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STEP 3: Programming
Program the EVO-ALL Module
Your EVO-ALL module now needs to be paired to your vehicle. Before starting the programming
sequence, make sure that none of the connectors are plugged into the EVO-ALL. Instructions for
programming the EVO-ALL are below. Here are two important tips to help you avoid common
mistakes:
• You will first need to plug the 4-pin data cable into the RS brain. It provides power and ground
to the EVO ALL module.
• While holding the button down on the EVO-ALL (step 1 in the programming instructions), insert
the black end of the data cable WITHOUT the locking tab into the EVO-ALL black receptacle.
• Step 2 in the instructions is all about the timing. The LED lights will start to cycle colors and
continue to cycle until you let go of the button. Release the button at the moment the LED is RED. If
done correctly the LED will remain solid RED when you release the button. If it’s not solid RED,
unplug the 4-pin connector and start over.
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STEP 4: Testing the system
Connecting the Activation Wire
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This connection is only needed if the EVO module is not doing 3 lock start thru the data connector.
Here is how to test. After successfully programming your evo module (led lights must flash exactly
as shown in each program step) with all other connections made to the remote start module, close
hood and doors. While sitting in the vehicle, press your factory remote LOCK button 3x's. You
should see the blue led on the evo module flash w/each LOCK press (3 blue flashes) and the car will
start shortly after. If so, install is complete. If this test does not work then you will need to make
the connection shown below.
The GREEN wire from the small red 3-pin plug of the remote starter takes a (-) ground pulse signal
from the door lock motor wire and uses that as a trigger to begin the remote start sequence. That’s
how pressing ‘lock’ on your OEM remote 3 times starts the vehicle. Touch the GREEN wire to
ground 3x's for testing. The car should start if all other connections and programming were done
correctly.
If this connection is needed, contact us for door lock wire info @ https://ts.mypushcart.com/ticket
Once you have identified the Start Activation (Lock Motor) wire in the vehicle, make the
connections to the relay as shown on the diagram below.
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Once all wiring and programming are done, you should test the system to make sure everything is
working properly before you close up the installation.
1. With the key removed from the ignition, press the lock button on the vehicle factory remote
three times in succession. Timing is important! Pressing the lock button too fast or too slow will not
activate the system. The presses should be about 1 second apart.
If everything has been installed and programmed correctly, a few seconds later the gauges will
power up and the parking lights (if connected) will flash, and a few more seconds later the vehicle
will start.
2. Make sure the vehicle stays running, and that the climate controls are working.
The engine will remain running for the programmed run time or until the brake pedal is pressed. If
your factory remote stays operational while the vehicle is running (on some vehicles it does not),
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the engine can be turned off by pressing lock 3 more times on your factory remote.
3. If your test was unsuccessful, go back and re-check your wiring and programming. If you used T-
Taps, make sure they are all attached correctly. Poorly made T-Tap connections are the #1 cause
for tech support calls. Also, remember that T-Taps should never be used on data connections.
Depending on the vehicle, those connections could be labeled Data, Can Hi, Can Low, IMMO, IMI,
RX, TX or Passlock.
STEP 5: Finishing up!
After confirming that everything works properly, cap off or tape the ends of any wires you’re not
using to avoid grounding or other contacts.
• Now gather up all the wiring and neatly bundle it together using zip ties or electrical tape to
prevent the wires from interfering with any of the moving parts under the dash.
• Test the system often when you are putting your vehicle back together.
• Find a secure place to put the remote start module and use zip ties to secure it. Be careful not to
zip tie near your connections as it may create a bad connection.
• Replace any interior vehicle panels that were removed to gain access to the needed wires, in
reverse order that they were removed.
• Test the system as you reinstall the panels in your vehicle to make sure you do not pull
something loose or pinch a wire. Be careful not to run a screw through a wire or pinch a wire while
reinstalling panels.
KEY TAKEOVER
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