Antenna Placement, Optional Connections

ANTENNA PLACEMENT

ANTENNA

For best results, run the antenna (YELLOW WIRE WITH BLACK TIP from the back of the unit) as high up in the dash and as straight as possible. Do not place the antenna next to any metal parts or the vehicle’s main computer control module.

E MODEL REMOTE STARTERS

Run the antenna up the windshield pillar on the driver’s side and across the top of the windshield to the center, behind the rearview mirror. Use the antenna clips provided to hold it in place. Be sure to expose the full

Antenna Wire

Antenna Tube

Control Module

length of the clear antenna. It will perform best if mounted vertically, below the dark windshield tint. Never leave antenna in headliner. Range is up to 800 feet.

Each receiver is tested to more than 400 feet (800 feet, E models) of clear air reception. While many times you will see a higher range. Many factors will affect the range, including the amount of radio signals in the area, battery

strength, window tint, etc.

FACTORY ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS

FOR GENERAL MOTORS CARS ONLY

System 1: PASSKEY or VATS system (1985 and up). This system has a resistor pill in the key. Measure resistance of the pill using a test meter. A bypass module is available, part #781 or #791.

System 2: PASSLOCK I and II system (1995 and up). Passlock does not have a pill in the key. It has a light on the dash that states ANTI-THEFT OR SECURITY system. A bypass module is available, part #781 or #791.

System 3: PASSKEY III system (GM 1998 and up). Passkey III is GMs version of a transponder system. This key will have the letters PK3 on it. A bypass module is available, part #781 or #791.

FORD ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM: PATS

1995-1997 Ford uses a bypass part #FBP-718 module. (1998 and up will use part #781 or #791.)

CHRYSLER AND MOST IMPORTS ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM: TRANSPONDER 1998 and up will use part #781 or #791.

To order bypasses, contact Direct Wholesale at 800-659-0764.or see our website at www.bulldogsecurity.com.

START VEHICLE AND CHECK STARTER SYSTEM

BEFORE ADDING OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS.

OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS

TESTING: Door Locks

There are three basic types:

“Type A” Door Lock Test (Most GMs and some Chryslers)

Probe both of your door lock wires going to the door lock switch usually located in the driver’s kick panel. Probe the lock and the unlock wires, the test probe will show a (-) negative and the GREEN light will glow bright on both the lock and the unlock wires. Press and hold the lock button on the switch and test the lock wire. The correct wire will test (+) positive and the RED light will glow bright. Release the lock button and this wire should show a (-) negative and the GREEN light will glow bright. Now press and hold the unlock button on the switch and test the unlock wire. The correct wire will test (+) positive and the RED light will glow bright. Release the unlock button and this wire should show a (-) negative and the GREEN light will glow bright. Your vehicle has a “Type A” door locking system. Make sure to mark which wire is lock and unlock. Connecting Door Locks. NOTE: “Type A” and “Type C” locks will test the same. Make sure you run both tests before making your connections.

“Type B” Door Lock Test (Most Imports, some newer Fords)

Probe both of your door lock wires going to the door lock switch usually located in the driver’s kick panel. Probe the lock and the unlock wires, the test probe will glow both GREEN and RED (dimly) on both the lock and the unlock wires. Press and hold the lock button on the switch and test the lock wire. The correct wire will test (-) negative and the GREEN light will glow bright. Release the lock button and this wire should again glow both GREEN and RED (dimly). Now press and hold the unlock button7