Before You Begin; Precautions; Testing Your Wires - Bulldog Security RS102 Owner's Manual

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Congratulations, you have purchased one of the most advanced remote starter systems ever made. Your new
remote starter is a technological breakthrough utilizing the most advanced, state of the art technology
and components. It is computer controlled and manufactured in the U.S.A. The dependability and variety of
features make Bulldog Security the leader in the industry. Enjoy your new remote starter for years to
come!
This remote system is designed to start your vehicle by sending a command signal from the remote transmitter
or by programming automatic temperature or timed start. It is required that your installation is done in
a well-ventilated area. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that the remote system is not
used to start the vehicle in an undesired location.
It is recommended that a carbon monoxide detector be installed in the living area near a location where
the vehicle may be garaged.
Since there are many different makes and models of vehicles, look at the wiring chart on or our website,
www.bulldogsecurity.com/wires.htm.
Read this manual thoroughly before starting the installation. You must also decide if any options are
desired such as trunk release and dome light supervision. An optional relay will be needed for these
options. Please do not skip any steps.
TACH/TACHLESS OPERATION
In most cases the decision to go with tachless mode will save time during the installation. If your vehicle
is hard-starting then you should use tach mode.
MAKE SURE YOU PLACE THE WARNING STICKER UNDER THE HOOD.

PRECAUTIONS

This system is designed to be used with fuel-injected,
SAFETY FIRST!
Never start your vehicle if it is indoors, if the keys are in the ignition and you're sure the car is in
park. A periodic safety check is recommended to ensure that your system is in proper working order.
DO NOT use mechanical wiring connections, such as crimp or snap together taps. Follow instructions
below.
DO NOT disconnect the battery if the vehicle has an anti-theft-coded radio or is equipped with an airbag.
Doing so may cause a warning light to be displayed and may require a trip to the dealer to be corrected.
DO NOT leave the interior or exterior lights on for an extended period of time as it may cause battery
drain. Remove the dome light fuse from the fuse box. NOTE: Starter systems do not work well with a partially
discharged battery.
DO NOT mount the control module until all connections have been made and tested. Using wire ties or
double sided tape, MOUNT THE MODULE UNDER THE DASH. Place the warning sticker under the hood.
All General Motors rear wheel drive vehicles and Dodge Dakotas built prior to 1996 do not have an
electrical Neutral Safety switch. They have a mechanical neutral safety switch. The mechanical neutral
safety switch operates as follows.
a)The key will only turn to start position when the gear selector is in park or neutral.
b)The key can only be removed from the ignition switch when the gear selector is in the park
position.
You must use special precautions with this system.

TESTING YOUR WIRES

When testing for a positive or negative voltage, you must use a computer friendly test light (logic probe)
or a volt/ohm meter. Make sure to probe and test each wire before making your connections.
automatic transmission vehicles only.
GENERAL MOTORS REAR WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES AND DODGE DAKOTAS
WARNING!
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