Owner`s manual

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8. Repeat the above test this time move the gear selector to the drive position. If the unit attempts to start,

failing this test, recheck your Yellow Wire's connection. This wire must be connected to the ignition switch

side of the Neutral Start Switch. If the vehicle you are working on does not have an Electrical neutral Safety

Switch, it will be necessary to reconfigure the Remote Starts Wiring to accommodate this vehicle. The

information concerning the Mechanical Neutral Safety Switch provided below will help you to determine if

the vehicle you are working on has this type of safety switch and will provide alternate wiring methods to

accommodate this situation.

WARNING!!

REMEMBER TO RECONNECT THE BROWN/BLACK WIRE TEMPORARILY

DISCONNECTED IN STEP 3.

DO NOT RELEASE THIS VEHICLE TO THE CONSUMER UNTIL YOU CONFIRM THE OPERATION OF

THE NEUTRAL SAFETY START FEATURE.

MECHANICAL NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH CONSIDERATIONS:

Mechanical neutral safety switch configurations differ slightly in that they do not offer the same level of safety

when installing a remote start device. Often when the ignition switch is turned off while the gear selector is in

any position other than park or neutral, the mechanical function will not allow the key to be turned to the start

position or be removed from the ignition cylinder. This configuration prevents mechanical operation while the

vehicle is in gear but offers no consideration for electrical operation. Because of this potential problem, this

installation requires the additional connection of a safety wire from the remote start device to the vehicle Park/

Neutral ECM Input or the vehicle key in sensor. This connection will prevent remote start operation if the key

is left in the ignition switch regardless of the gear selector position.

KEY IN SENSOR CIRCUITS:

If the vehicle you are working on does not have or you cannot locate the ECM reference wire, there are two

alternatives available. Although not preferred, the vehicle Key In Sensor may be reconfigured to allow a margin

of safety and will prevent the vehicle with a Mechanical Neutral Start Switch from starting in gear.

AUDIOVOX ADVISES THAT YOU MAINTAIN THE FACTORY CIRCUIT WHENEVER POSSIBLE. The follow-

ing two circuits may be used only if the above circuit is not available.

Note: When completing an installation using either of the following key in sensor circuits, if the operator

inserts the ignition key while the vehicle is running under the control of the Remote Start, the vehicle

will shut down. This must be explained to the operator as it is in contrast to the normal operation of a

vehicle utilizing an electrical neutral start switch and is inconsistent with the operator's manual.

Additional information concerning Key In Sensor Methods 1 and 2 are listed below and should be reviewed

before considering either alternative.

Method 1 will allow the safety required for the remote start unit and prevent the vehicle from starting while in

any gear other than Park or Neutral while the key is in the ignition cylinder. However, if the key is left in the

ignition switch and the door is left opened, the added relay will be energized causing a 150 mA drain on the

battery.

Method 2 will allow the safety required for the remote start unit and prevent the vehicle from starting while in

any gear other than Park or Neutral while the key is in the ignition cylinder. However, the original factory key

in chime module will not alert the owner that the key has been left in the ignition switch. In addition, this may

also effect other warning tones such as the light on reminder.

These situations should be carefully considered before altering the vehicle's wiring and must be fully ex-

plained to the consumer.

Circuits may be used only if the above circuit is not available.