Radio Shack TD-1500 User manual

Cat. No. 49-851
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
TD-1500
Auto Theft Deterrent System
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INTRODUCTION
The TD-1500 Auto Theft Deterrent System is a starter disable
module that helps prevent auto theft or unauthorized vehicle
use. It quickly connects to your vehicle’s ignition system, and
has an easy-to-use remote for arming and disarming. The
armed indicator shows when the system is on, to deter
would-be thieves from attempting to break in.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
It is important that you know where to find constant power,
vehicle ground, and the starter wire under the dashboard of
your vehicle. To help you find this, we recommend you get
the wire color information from your vehicle’s dealer, in the
vehicle’s service manual, or by calling the Auto Security Hel-
pline at 1-800-598-2527.
You also need the following items:
• 12-volt test light or DC voltmeter
• Wire-piercing probe adapter (such as RadioShack Cat.
No. 278-715)
• Several extra wire tap-in connectors
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INCLUDED ITEMS
Your TD-1500 includes the following items. Be sure you have
all items before you begin installation.
Main System Wiring Harness
Disarm
Two-Button Remote
Status Indicator with Bracket and Harness
Wire Ties
Wire Tap-In Connectors
Double-Sided Tape
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INSTALLING THE SYSTEM
As you install the system, see the “Wiring Diagram” on
Page 11.
CONNECTING TO THE
STARTER WIRES
The starter wire connects the ignition switch to the starter so-
lenoid. Follow these steps to find this wire.
1. Using the starter solenoid’s color coded wires as a guide,
locate the wire that goes from your vehicle’s ignition
(key) switch to the solenoid. This wire is usually found
under the dashboard where the wires connect to the igni-
tion switch. If you are unsure which is the correct wire,
call the Auto Security Helpline at 1-800-598-2527.
2. Connect the negative (usually black) lead from a 12-volt
test light or DC voltmeter to a metal vehicle body part.
3. Connect a wire-piercing probe (Cat. No. 278-715) to the
positive lead and press the pin tip through the solenoid
wire’s insulation and into the wire itself.
Wire-Piercing Probe To the Meter
or Test Light
Solenoid Wire
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4. Start your vehicle. The test light should light or the meter
should indicate voltage only while the engine is crank-
ing (not while it is stopped or running).
5. If the test fails, contact the Auto Security Helpline at 1-
800-598-2527 for assistance in finding the correct wire.
6. Turn off the engine. Then cut the wire you located in
Steps 2–4 at a point where there are several inches of
wire on each side of the cut.
Note: If you cut the correct wire, you will not be able to
start your vehicle until you complete installation.
7. Try to start your vehicle. The engine should not crank.
If it does crank, you cut an incorrect wire — use a wire
tap-in to restore the connection.
8. Snap a yellow tap-in’s grooved channel over the wire
going to the back of the ignition switch. Then push the
system’s red/black wire into the other channel.
9. Use pliers to squeeze the metal tap down through the
wires. Then snap the tap-in’s plastic cover closed.
10. Repeat Steps 8 and 9 for the wire going to the starter
solenoid (the other end of the cut wire) and the system’s
white wire.
11. Use the supplied large wire tie to resecure all loose
wires.
Red/Black Wire to S
y
stem
Wire from Switch
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CONNECTING TO POWER
1. Touch the negative lead from a 12-volt test light or DC
voltmeter to a metal part of your vehicle and use the pos-
itive lead (with a wire-piercing probe adapter) to probe
for an existing wire that has 12 volts when your vehicle’s
ignition is off.
2. Use one of the supplied wire tap-ins to connect the sys-
tem’s red wire to the wire you located in Step 1, then
replace the fuse.
3. Connect the system’s black wire to a metal vehicle part,
using an existing bolt or screw.
4. Plug the power harness’ three-pin connector into the
system with the antenna lead to the left (see “Wiring Dia-
gram” on Page 11).
5. Immediately press DISARM on the remote transmitter.
This trains the system to recognize the remote.
INSTALLING THE STATUS INDICATOR
Select a highly visible location for the indicator. You can use
the supplied bracket to stick the indicator on your dashboard
or drill a hole in the dash’s front panel and insert the indicator.
Follow these steps to install it.
1. Plug the indicator’s two-wire connector into the two-wire
jack on the system.
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2. If you are using the supplied bracket, clean the
mounting surface with denatured alcohol and allow it to
dry. Peel the backing off of one side of the double-sided
tape and press it onto the bottom of the bracket. Then
peel off the adhesive backing from the other side of the
tape and press the bracket onto the dash.
If you are mounting the indicator in the dash’s front
panel, drill a 5/16-inch hole at the selected location, tak-
ing care not to damage anything behind the surface.
3. Push the supplied snap-in grommet into the mounting
surface’s hole from the front of the mounting surface
(bracket or dash panel).
4. From the back of the mounting surface, push the indica-
tor into the grommet until it snaps into place.
MOUNTING THE SYSTEM
Use the two supplied small wire ties to secure the system un-
der the dash. Secure all loose wires except the yellow anten-
na wire. Allow the antenna wire to hang down.
Grommet Indicator
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USING THE SYSTEM
ACTIVATING THE REMOTE CONTROL
You must train the system to respond to the supplied remote
control. To activate the remote control, immediately after ap-
plying power, press DISARM on the remote. The system
beeps twice.
If the system loses power, the system stops responding to
the remote. To reactivate it, simply press DISARM on the re-
mote after power is restored.
Your system can learn two remote codes if you want to add a
second remote control (RadioShack Cat. No. 49-845). To ac-
tivate a second remote control code, be sure the system is
disarmed, then hold down ARM for 10 seconds. The status
indicator flashes. Press DISARM on the new remote to acti-
vate it. The status indicator stops flashing.
ARMING AND DISARMING THE
STARTER
To disable your starter, press ARM on the remote control. The
indicator flashes rapidly. If you try to start your vehicle, the
engine does not crank.
To enable the starter, press DISARM on the remote control.
The indicator turns off. The vehicle now starts as usual.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
To enjoy your starter kill module for a long time:
• Keep the module dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immedi-
ately.
• Handle the module gently and carefully. Don’t drop it.
Modifying or tampering with the starter kill module’s internal
components can cause a malfunction and invalidate its war-
ranty. If your starter kill module is not performing as it should,
take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
REPLACING THE REMOTE
CONTROL’S BATTERY
If your remote control stops working or if its range is reduced,
replace its battery. Follow these steps to replace the battery.
1. Snap apart the case halves, taking care not to lose any
of the remote control’s pieces.
2. Remove the old battery and replace it with a 12-volt
remote control battery (Cat. No. 23-144).
3. Put all parts back in place and snap the case halves
back together.
If you lose your remote control, you can get a replacement at
your local RadioShack store. The four-button remote (Cat.
No. 49-845) also controls this system — just use the top two
buttons.
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SPECIFICATIONS
System Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–16 Volts DC
Current Draw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 mA (Disarmed)
Pulsed 40 mA (Armed)
Maximum Switched Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Amps
Remote Control Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Volt
Size (HWD) . . . . . . . . . . . . 33/8×23/8×11/8Inches (System)
211/16 ×15/16 ×1/2Inches (Remote)
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8 ounces (System Without Harness)
0.9 Ounces (Remote)
RF Carrier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303.875 MHz
RF Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,580 µV at 1 Meter
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WIRING DIAGRAM
Yellow — Antenna
Black — Ground
Red — +12 Volts
To the
Ignition Switch
To the
Starter Solenoid
Red/Black — To Switch
White — To Starter
Status Indicator
Cut the wire going from
the Ignition Switch to the
Starter Solenoid.
Power Harness
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RadioShack
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