Omega RS-6 Original instructions

OWNER'S MANUAL
&
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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RS-6
REMOTE CAR STARTER MODULE
FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VEHICLES ONLY

DAY - TO - DAY OPERATIONS
Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 3
Activating The Remote Car Starter .........................................................................................4-5
Safety Features, Deactivating The Remote Car Starter.............................................................. 5
Functions Of The Override Switch And Other Options .........................................................6-7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Warnings .................................................................................................................................... 8
Installation Considerations ......................................................................................................... 9
Wiring - Main Harness ........................................................................................................10-14
Wiring - Auxiliary Harness .................................................................................................14-22
DataLearnTM Procedure ............................................................................................................ 17
Testing The Remote Car Starter ............................................................................................... 23
Using The Diagnostic LED Light ............................................................................................ 24
Programmable Options ........................................................................................................24-27
Wiring, Control & Auxiliary Port Overview ......................................................................20-21
SPECIAL INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Multiple Accessory Circuits ................................................................................................27-34
Multiple Ignition Or Starter Circuits ...................................................................................34-35
General Motors VATS Bypass................................................................................................. 36
Other OEM Antitheft Systems ................................................................................................. 38
The RS-4LX And REC-2ATV Modular Remote Keyless Entry/Starting System.................38-39

There are several safety considerations with using and installing the RS-6Remote Car
Starter. Among them are:
-This unit is for Automatic Transmission vehicles only. Attempting installation in a
manual transmission equipped vehicle can result in property damage or personal injury.
- This unit is for fuel injected gasoline and diesel engines only.
- Children should not be left unattended in, or be allowed to play with the activating
transmitters of a remote starter equipped vehicle.
- All installation safety features should be utilized and safety warnings heeded.
Congratulations on your purchase of the RS-6 Remote Car Starter Module. The RS-6
will allow you to start your vehicle's engine from the comfort of your home or office, to
warm up the vehicle in winter and cool it down in summer before you enter it. When you
leave your vehicle, simply set the climate controls for what you desire to be operating
upon remote start - heater, defroster or air conditioning.
The RS-6 is an "add on" unit designed to be used in conjunction with another remote
control unit such as a remote vehicle security system, a keyless entry device or a remote
receiver unit. Because the host activating unit will vary from application to application,
the proper button or buttons to press to activate the remote starter can only be determined
by the installer.
Please take time to review this manual.

Your RS-6 Remote Car Starter is activated by remote control. This is typically done
from a small radio transmitter, usually attached to your key ring. As previously stated, the
RS-6 is an "add on" unit designed to be used in conjunction with host remote control unit
such as a remote vehicle security system, keyless entry system or remote receiver unit.
The exact activation method for your vehicle may vary. The normal activation involves
pressing either a single or multiple button(s) on the transmitter. Please note that other
reactions may occur, depending on the host unit. For example, if a security system's aux-
iliary output is being utilized, it may also disarm or it may chirp its siren. As noted earlier,
the installer can determine the exact remote start activation procedure, and also inform you
of the total reactions of your particular system.
Typical Activation:
1) The parking lights (if connected) will flash one time, confirming the activation
command.
2) The vehicle's Ignition circuit will then turn on.
3) The Starter will engage. The Ignition circuit will remain on.
4) The engine will start to run, which will be detected by the RS-6, and the Starter
will automatically be disengaged.
5) After the engine is running, the parking lights will flash twice, then pause, through-
out the period that the engine is running by control of the RS-6.
- If the engine stalls, the unit will make two more attempts to restart it.
- After ten (or twenty) minutes the RS-6will automatically turn the engine off.

The RS-6 includes multiple built-in safety features. The unit will not engage if the gear
shift selector is in a forward or reverse gear position, or if the brake pedal is being pressed.
The unit will not engage if the hood or if a door is opened. If the engine is running by
remote control, any of these conditions will cause the engine to stop running.
The RS-6may be deactivated by several methods. To stop the engine by remote con-
trol, you may simply press again the same transmitter button(s) used to activate the unit.
Opening a door of the vehicle will cause the engine to stop running 30 seconds later. Once
you have entered the vehicle, stepping on the brake pedal or removing the shifter from
"Park" will deactivate the unit, stopping the engine.
While the engine is running:
- Opening a door will stop the engine 30 seconds later.
- Pressing the brake will stop the engine.
- Removing the gear shift selector from the "Park" position will stop the engine.
- Raising the hood will stop the engine.
- The RS-6 will stop the engine if it receives another activation command.
The RS-6 will not Activate if any of these safety circuits are triggered:
- An open door.
- Pressing the brake the brake pedal.
- The gear shift selector not being in "Park" or "Neutral" position.
- An open hood.

Upon deactivation, if you first used your vehicle's key to turn the ignition switch to the
"on" position (do not turn the key to the "start" position), the engine will remain running
after the RS-6 is deactivated.
The Valet Switch:
The RS-6 Remote Starter includes a "valet switch". This switch allows the RS-6 to
used, or prevents it from being used. Consult with the installer as to the operation of the
valet switch, as it can be configured to operate one of several ways. The valet switch
should be used to turn the RS-6 off when desirable, such as leaving the car for servicing,
letting others drive the car or having it valet parked. This switch may also be used to
deactivate the unit while the engine is running.
The RS-6 is an extremely sophisticated system with multiple built-in safety and secu-
rity features. It is highly recommend that this system be professionally installed, as the
complexity of the modern automobile and the nature of circuits to be accessed is often
beyond the abilities of most do-it-yourselfers.
Thisunitis to beinstalledonautomatictransmission vehicles
only! Do NOT install on manual transmission vehicles.
The hood pin switch and valet switch MUST be installed.
Installation

The remote engine starting feature should not be used when
the vehicle is parked in an enclosed structure or garage!
Black Wire - (Ground): The Black wire provides Negative ground for the
RS-6's operation; proper connection is important.
CONNECTION: Using the correctly sized crimp-on ring terminal, connect the Black
wire to the metal frame of the vehicle, preferably using an existing machine-threaded
fastener. MakesurethattheringterminalattachedtotheBlackwirehascontactwithbright,
clean metal. If necessary, scrape any paint, rust or grease away from the connection point
until the metal is bright and clean.
Mounting the Control Module:
Choose the mounting location and route all wiring accordingly . . . the final mounting
of the control module should be done after having made all wiring connections and testing
the RS-6's operation. Always securely mount this module in the vehicle's interior com-
partment, never in the engine compartment. Ensure that moisture, vibration and tempera-
ture extremes are minimized. Acceptable locations include mounting behind the dash,
behind the glovebox or other interior panels.
Main Wiring Harness Connections -
5 Primary Wires

Red Wire - (Constant Power): The Red wire supplies constant Positive 12
Volts for the system's operation. This wire must be supplied sufficient amperage.
CONNECTION: Connect this wire to Positive battery voltage. The most common
source is the battery's Positive terminal. If the battery is selected as the power source, start
at the battery and route the Red wire to the control module. Carefully route the long Red
wire through the firewall, using an added or existing grommet. Avoid any hot or moving
parts. Thefuseholdershouldalwaysbeclosetothepowersourceconnection,notthecontrol
module. An insulated terminal is provided for the control module end; this allows cutting
the Red wire to length, if desired. Connect the ring terminal attached to the fuse holder to
the battery's Positive terminal. After all of the other wiring connections have been made,
insert the Green 30 amp fuse into the fuse holder.
Some vehicles have a single Constant 12 Volt circuit supplying the ignition switch. A
schematic of the car's electrical system will show if this is the case. If so, the Red wire may
be connected at the ignition switch wiring harness, but the fuse holder and 30 amp fuse
must also be used.
Theuse of the 30ampfuse andthefuse holder isrequired! Failureto properlyinstall
the fuse holder and the 30 amp fuse will void all warranties.
Blue Wire - (Ignition #1 Output): The Blue wire is an ignition "on" output.
Whenremotestarting,thisoutputsupplies12VoltsPositivetothevehicle'signitioncircuit.
This output stays active while the starter is engaged, and continues to supply power to the
ignition circuit for the duration of the remote start engine run period. If the system detects

a violated safety circuit, receives another activation input, or if the programmed run time
expires, this output will stop supplying power, which stops the running engine.
CONNECTION: This wire must be connected to the vehicle's Ignition #1 (also known
asPrimaryIgnition)wire. ThepropervehiclewirewillmeasurePositive12Voltswhenthe
ignitionkeyisinthe"Run"and"Start"positionsandnovoltageinthe"Off"and"Accessory"
positions. This wire is found in the ignition switch wiring harness. If two or more Primary
Ignition wires are present, an optional dual relay socket and one or two relays may be used
ontheadditionalwire(s). IfmorethanthreePrimaryIgnitionwiresarepresent,youwillalso
need an optional additional relay for each wire.
Yellow Wire - (Ignition #2/Accessory Output): The Ignition #2/
AccessoryYellowwire'soperationdiffersfromtheIgnition#1Bluewire'soperation. When
remotestarting, thisoutputsupplies12Volts Positivetothevehicle'schosencircuitas soon
asremotestartingis activated, butstopswhilethestarter is engaged. Oncetheenginestarts
and the starter disengages, this wire returns to having 12 Volts Positive output. From this
point in the remote starting cycle the Yellow wire continues to supply power to the chosen
vehicle circuit for the duration of the remote start engine run period. If the system detects
a violated safety circuit, receives a transmitter command to stop running, or if the
programmed run time expires, this output will stop supplying power.
CONNECTION: Connect this wire to the vehicle's Ignition #2 or Accessory wire.
This circuit in the vehicle can vary in its function. Its primary function is to supply power
to the Heat, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system. The connection point for

this wire is also found in the ignition switch wiring harness.
In some cases the correct vehicle wire will show Positive 12 Volts in the "Run" and
"Accessory" ignition key positions but in other vehicles it will show the voltage only in the
"Run" ignition key position. This output should not be used if the vehicle's wire also
shows voltage when the ignition key is in the "Start" position.
Green Wire - (Starter Output): When remote starting, this output supplies
12 Volts Positive to the vehicle's starter circuit.
CONNECTION: Connect this Green wire to the vehicle's Starter wire. It is recom-
mended that this connection be done as close to the ignition switch as possible. Use a
voltmeter, not a test light, to find the correct wire, which is the wire from the ignition
switch to the starter solenoid. CAUTION! Avoid the airbag circuit! Improper use of a
test light can cause deployment of the airbag, which may result in bodily injury! Test
lights can also damage on-board computers and associated sensors. The starter wire will
read Positive 12 Volts when ignition key is in "start" position only (cranking the engine).
Some vehicles have a second Starter wire known as a "Cold Start" wire. When this second
wire is present, if the two Starter wires are the same circuit you may connect both of these
wires to the Green wire. If the two Starter wires are separate circuits, an additional relay is
recommended.
If the optional anti-grind feature is also being installed, the Green Starter Output wire
should be included in its connection. This simplifies the overall connections and saves
time. See page xx for these instructions.

8-Wire Connector
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Yellow/Black Wire - (Positive Brake Input): The Yellow/Black wire
must be connected. It is a critical safety feature which disables remote starting operations
whenever the brake pedal is pressed.
CONNECTION: Connectthe Yellow/Black wire to the brake switch wire whichshows
Positive 12 Volts when the brake pedal is pressed. The brake switch is typically located
above the brake pedal, and usually mounted to the brake pedal support bracket. Always
make this connection in a fashion ensuring its long-term reliability; soldering is highly
recommended.
Upon completing the installation, always test the Yellow/Black wire's operation. At-
tempt to remotely start the vehicle while holding the brake pedal depressed; the system
should not respond. Release the brake pedal and remotely start the engine. Once running,
pressing the brake pedal should stop the engine. Always perform this test before testing
the neutral safety input.
White/Blue Wire - (Neutral Safety Input): This circuit is another criti-
cal safety feature which enables the system's remote start operations. Connect the White/
Blue wire to the vehicle's Negative neutral safety wire.
CONNECTION: The target wire will show Negative Ground whenever the gear se-
lector is in the "Park" or "Neutral" positions. Once the target wire is located, securely
connect the White/Blue wire to it.

Some vehicles, however, do not have a grounding-type neutral safety switch. These
vehicles instead have the starter circuit routed through a switch which closed only when
the gear selector is in the "Park" or "Neutral" positions; in other gear positions the switch
is open, thus preventing the starter from engaging. When installing in this type of vehicle,
the White/Blue wire may be directly grounded, or connected to the parking brake warning
circuit. Ifthelateroptionischosen, ensure that the parking brake warningcircuitisgrounded
when the parking brake is applied. An electrical schematic of the vehicle or consulting
Omega's vehicle wiring data base will save much time in determining the type of neutral
safety circuit.
Regardless of the type of connection, the vehicle must be tested to ensure that it
cannot be remotely started while in forward or reverse gears. Before returning the
vehicle to the owner, place the vehicle in a parking lot or other open area. Sit in the driver's
seat and be ready to apply the brake, if needed. Activate the RS-6 in each gear position. If
this safety feature is operating properly, remote starting will only be possible if the gear
selector is the "Park" or "Neutral" positions; in all other positions the system will instead
respond with one long and one short chirp and the starter will not engage. Never fail to
perform this test! If a fault is found in the neutral safety operation, it must be corrected
before returning the vehicle to the owner. If the vehicle in question lacks a neutral safety
circuit, one must be fitted before installing any type of remote starting system.
The Neutral Safety White/Blue Wire is also an option for the installation of the valet
switch. When this option is chosen, splice the valet switch inline into the Neutral Safety
White/Blue Wire. See page xx-xx for more valet switch information.

White Wire - (Positive Flashing Light Output): This is a Positive 12
Volt output to flash the vehicle's parking lights as a confirmation of the RS-6's operations.
CONNECTION: Connect this wire to the vehicle's Positive 12 Volt parking light
circuit,whichcan usuallybefound atthefollowinglocations: attheheadlight switch,atthe
fuse/junction block, or in the rear body harness in the driver kick panel. Some vehicles,
notably Toyota, have a parking light relay which is triggered by a Negative Ground circuit
from the headlight switch. The White wire can still be connected directly in these vehicles
by finding the parking light circuit after the relay, typically at the Fuse/Junction Block.
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10 Amp
White
wire
Rear Body Harness
Head
Light
Switch
Junction
Block
Dash Lights
Dimmer
Parking Lights
Parking
Lights
Three suggested Parking Light connections
Caution:
Do not connect to
thedimmer circuit!
Damagetothe con-
trol unit or vehicle
can occur!
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Red: (+) 12 Volts
Parking Lights
Starter
Light
Switch
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White:
To Starter Red: To
Ignition
Switch
Relay
Switch
Ignition
OPTIONAL
AU-SOCKET &
SPDT RELAY FOR
ANTI-GRIND FEATURE
White: (+) Parking
Light Output
Green:
Starter (+)
Yellow: Ignition #2 (+)
Blue:
Ignition #1 (+)
Input/Output
Orange: (-) Output When
Activated



Black: (-) Ground
30 Amp
Battery
Viole
(+) Doo
VALET SWITCH
See page 24

PINK ACTIVATEPINK ACTIVATE
PINK ACTIVATEPINK ACTIVATE
PINK ACTIVATE
GREEN  DOOR-GREEN  DOOR-
GREEN  DOOR-GREEN  DOOR-
GREEN  DOOR-
BLUE TRIG-BLUE TRIG-
BLUE TRIG-BLUE TRIG-
BLUE TRIG-
VIOLET  DOORVIOLET  DOOR
VIOLET  DOORVIOLET  DOOR
VIOLET  DOOR
ORANGESTARTER-ORANGESTARTER-
ORANGESTARTER-ORANGESTARTER-
ORANGESTARTER-
YELBLKBRAKEYELBLKBRAKE
YELBLKBRAKEYELBLKBRAKE
YELBLKBRAKE
WHTBLUNEUTRALSAFETY-WHTBLUNEUTRALSAFETY-
WHTBLUNEUTRALSAFETY-WHTBLUNEUTRALSAFETY-
WHTBLUNEUTRALSAFETY-
WHITE  LIGHTWHITE  LIGHT
WHITE  LIGHTWHITE  LIGHT
WHITE  LIGHT
RED  12VRED  12V
RED  12VRED  12V
RED  12V
GREENSTARTERGREENSTARTER
GREENSTARTERGREENSTARTER
GREENSTARTER
BLUE IGNITION1BLUE IGNITION1
BLUE IGNITION1BLUE IGNITION1
BLUE IGNITION1
YELLOWIGNITION2YELLOWIGNITION2
YELLOWIGNITION2YELLOWIGNITION2
YELLOWIGNITION2
BLACK  GROUNDBLACK  GROUND
BLACK  GROUNDBLACK  GROUND
BLACK  GROUND
TACHOINPUTTACHOINPUT TACHOINPUTTACHOINPUT
TACHOINPUT
10 Amp
Hood Pin
Switch
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Yellow/Black: Brake (+)
Wht/Blu: Neutral Safety (-)
2-Pin
Port
Alternative
Activation
4-Pin
Port
Sensor
Trigger
Loops
Diagnostic
LED Tachometer
Input
5-DIP
Switch
Pink:
Activation (-)
To: Host
Unit
RS-6
RS-6 WIRING
DIAGRAM OVERVIEW
Green:
(-) Door
Blue:
(-) Instant
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ThecorrectwirewillshowPositive12Voltswhentheheadlightswitchisinthe"Parking
Light" and "Head Light" positions. When such a wire is located, also test to ensure that it
is non-rheostated: while metering the wire, operate the dash light dimmer control. The
correct wire will show no change in voltage when the dimmer is operated. Do not connect
the White wire to a rheostated (dimmer) circuit! This will backfeed the parking lights
through the rheostat or illumination control module, and possibly cause damage to the
vehicle or security system control unit.
Many European imports have separate left and right side parking lights. When left &
right parking lights are on separate circuits, a pair of 6 to 10 amp diodes must be used to
connect the White wire to each parking light side. Flashing the headlights is not
recommended. The halogen headlights found in modern vehicles are not designed to be
rapidlyturned onandoff,andif connectedtothesecuritysystem,areduction oftheiruseful
life may be noticed. If flashing the headlights is still desired, a relaymust be used, since the
headlight'scurrentdrawexceedsthe7ampratingofthebuilt-inrelay. Ifflashingheadlights
and parking lights are desired, use two relays - configure one relay to supply the parking
lights and the other relay to supply the headlights.
Blue Wire - Safety Instant Trigger: The Blue wire is a Negative safety
instant trigger input. This circuit is designed for use as an open hood safety circuit, and the
valet switch may also be connected to it.
CONNECTION: The included pin switch must be installed to provide this trigger
circuit. Find a location in the engine compartment which will allow the pin switch to be

mounted securely in a position where it is fully depressed by the hood. Ensure that when
the hood is released for opening that the pin switch extends, thus closing the circuit and
grounding the Blue wire.
The Safety Trigger Blue Wire is also an option for the installation of the valet switch.
When this option is chosen, ground one valet switch and splice the other valet switch wire
into the Safety Trigger Blue Wire. See page xx-xx for more on the valet switch.
Green Wire - (Negative Door Input): The Green wire is an "open door"
input to the control module for vehicles having Negative switching door pin switches.
CONNECTION: Connect the Green wire to a wire in the vehicle which is common to
all the door pin switches; the correct wire in this type of dome light/door jamb pin switch
system will have no voltage present and will also show chassis ground when the doors are
opened, and up to 12 volts when the doors are closed.
Violet Wire - (Positive Door Input): The Violet wire is identical to the
Green Door Input wire, with the sole exception that it is an open door input to the control
module for vehicles having Positive 12 volt door pin switches.
CONNECTION: Connect the Violet wire to a wire in the vehicle which is common to
all the door pin switches; the correct wire for this type of dome light/door jamb pin switch
system will have 12 volts present when the doors are opened, and chassis ground when the
doors are closed.
Connect One Of The Following:

NOTES, BOTH WIRES: Typically, only one of the Green and Violet wires need
connection. Anopen doorwillprevent activationoftheRS-6;aftertheRS-6has startedthe
engine, opening a door will cause the engine to stop 30 seconds later.
Thecorrect wire in the vehicle should show the changeinpolaritywhen anyof the doors
are opened. If the vehicle has delay dome lights, remember to take this into account when
testing the wire. If the pin switch is mounted in the metal structure of the vehicle, and the
dome light goes out when the switch is removed, suspect a grounding-type dome light
system. While the traditional pin switch is mounted in the front door jamb area, also be
aware that many vehicles utilize other types of switch devices to operate the interior lights.
Someimportshavea sliding type of switchandmanyhavethe pin or sliding switchesinthe
reardoorjambarea.Inaddition,somevehiclesutilizeswitchesinthedoors,eitherconnected
to the exterior door handles or to the latching mechanism. A vehicle which has the dome
lights illuminating when the exterior door handle is lifted is an example of this type of
switchingsystem. Alsobeaware of vehicles which diode-isolateeachdoor.Typically,this
is usually encountered with dash displays that indicate individual doors being ajar. The
proper wire to connect to in this type of system is the common wire which is routed to the
dome light itself.
Pink Wire - Activation Input: If the Pink wire receives a Negative pulse, the
RS-6isactivatedtostarttheengine. Onceactivated,anotherNegativepulseonthePinkwire
will stop the engine. An alternative activation circuit is the 2-pin Blue port (see page xx).
CONNECTION: For most applications, an "auxiliary output" on the host security

or keyless entry system is used. This is typically in the form of "trunk release" output,
"second channel" or "third channel" output. Provided the host system's output circuit
provides a momentary Negative output upon demand, simply splice the RS-6's Pink wire
directly to the host system's output wire. If the host unit has no suitable output available,
such as a basic keyless entry system, the Blue 2-pin port may be used for activation instead
ofthePinkwire. Of course, ifthevehiclehasno form ofexistingremotecontrolcapability,
it must be added.
Orange Wire - (Optional Anti-Grind Feature): The Orange wire is a
starter interrupt output, which is active whenever the RS-6 is activated. The optional Anti-
Grind feature is convenient for persons forgetting not to turn the ignition key to the "start"
position when driving away after using the remote starter.
CONNECTION: The anti-grind option is easily configured using an optional standard
Omega starter interrupt relay socket; therefore, these instructions reflect the use of the
socket and relay. The anti-grind option is best configured in conjunction with connecting
theGreenStarterOutputwire. Tointerruptthevehicle'sstartercircuit,thestarterwiremust
be cut. Cutting the vehicle's starter wire will result in two sides- the "ignition switch" side
and the "starter solenoid" side.
Connect the starter disable socket's Red wire to the ignition switch side, and its White
wire, along with the Green Starter Output wire, to the starter solenoid side. Be sure that
good, solid electrical connections are made as this generally is a high amperage circuit.

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Adding the optional "Anti-Grind" feature with
connection of the Green Starter Output wire
Relay
Starter
Disable
Socket
RS-6 Green Starter Wire
(Heavy Gauge Green)
Ignition
Switch
Orange Wire
Starter Disable Red Wire to the
ignition switch side of the cut
starter wire.
Starter Disable
White Wire to the starter
solenoid side of the cut
starter wire. Also connect the
Starter Output Green Wire
here.
Starter
Solenoid
Wiring the
Starter
Disable
RS-6