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DO NOT RELEASE THIS VEHICLE TO THE CONSUMER UNTIL YOU CONFIRM THE
OPERATION OF THE MANUAL SHUT DOWN / ENABLE FEATURE.
NEUTRAL START SAFETY TEST:
The intent of the neutral start switch is to prevent the vehicle from starting while the gear selector is in any position
other than Park, or Neutral. When installing a Remote Start Device, it is imperative that theYellow Starter wire be
connected to the ignition switch side of the Neutral Start Switch. Consideration for the placement of a starter inhibit
relay is important as well and should be connected to the ignition switch side of the Yellow Start Wire.
To test the integrity of the Neutral Start Safety Circuit:
1) Set the vehicle parking brake.
2) Block the drive wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
3) Temporarily disconnect the Brown/Black positive shut down wire from the vehicle's brake switch.
4) Sitting in the vehicle, start the engine using the vehicle's ignition key.
5) Step on the brake pedal and shift the gear selector into reverse.
6) Allow the transmission to shift. When you feel the engine pull, do not move the gear selector just turn the
ignition switch off. DO NOT attempt to remove the key.
7) Keeping the brake pedal depressed, activate the RF transmitter in an attempt to start the vehicle. The car
should not start.
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
the 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.
CAUTION! REMEMBER TO RECONNECT THE BROWN/BLACK NEUTRAL SAFETY WIRE
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 selectors position.
DO NOT RELEASE THIS VEHICLE TO THE CONSUMER UNTIL YOU CONFIRM THE OPERATION
OF THE MECHANICAL NEUTRAL SAFETY START FEATURE.
TEMPORARILY DISCONNECTED IN STEP 3
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