Directed XpressStart Basic Installation Instructions

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The XPRESSSTART Mercedes Solution is designed as a direct plug in interface to the rear of the Mercedes Benz key cylinder. Please
read this manual in it's entirety prior to installation as there is a specific order of operation that needs to be followed.
Tools and Parts you will need:
T-20 driver
T-25 driver
Philips screwdriver
10mm socket and ratchet
* This tool can be purchased from a Mercedes Benz dealership, P/N 639 589 01 07 00
DO NOT MOUNT THE MODULE NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES IN THE VEHICLE. SPECIFIC
LOCATIONS TO AVOID ARE THE HEATER CORE AND THE TRANSMISSION TUNNEL.
Basic Installation
1. Gain access to the rear of the key cylinder (EIS).
2. Remove the plug(s) from the rear of the EIS that correspond to the harness to be installed.
3. Plug the T harness male plugs into the rear of the EIS.
4. Plug in the factory wiring removed in step 2 to the opposite side of the T harness.
5. Plug the XPRESSSTART module into the end of the T harness.
6. If the vehicle has KeylessGo see KeylessGo connection section below
7. Turn on the Valet Switch.
8. Start the vehicle with the key and allow it to run for 1 full minute to verify all connections are properly locked in place and
there are no errors or warning lights.
9. Shut the vehicle off and push the panic button once to start the vehicle. Remotes lacking a panic button hould use "lock-
unlock-lock" to activate the remote start sequence (see activation programming section below).
10. External lights will flash once to confirm receipt of start command and vehicle will start.
11. External lights will flash once every 5 seconds while vehicle is running.
12. Key take over
a. Standard vehicle -- insert key into ignition and turn to on position. Lights will flash (3) times and control will automatically
be transferred to the key and remote start will turn off.
b. KeylessGo vehicle -- push start button (1) time. Lights will flash (3) times and control will automatically be transferred to
the key and remote start will turn off.
13. Once all is confirmed working, shut down the vehicle.
14. Route the Valet switch to a convenient location under the dash.
15. Drill a 3/4" hole for mounting the valet switch.
16. Disconnect the wires from the switch and snap the valet switch into place.
17. Reconnect the wires and confirm starter operation once again prior to reassembling the vehicle.
18. Mount the XPRESSSTART module securely in the dash cavity away from any heat source (see previous warning) and tie up all
harnessing neatly and away from any heat source or moving parts.
19. Reassemble vehicle.
Note: Please visit www.xpresskit.com for vehicle specific installation instructions.
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START Mercedes Solution
Basic Installation Instructions
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Drill
3/4" drill bit or Unibit
Panel removal tool
Mercedes Benz EIS removal tool*
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