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  • Page 1 Premier Install Manual...
  • Page 2 Warning and Safety Information / Product safety and legal disclaimer This product should be installed by a trained technician therefore a certain level of competence and knowledge is there- fore assumed when reading this guide. This guide is provided as general installation instructions and vehicle subjected to installation may be different. This prod- uct is designed based on vehicle regulatory standard.
  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    General Install Notes Carefully read and understand the user manual and installation guide and electrical service information for the subject vehicle before beginning work. Install in a well-lit, dry covered area away from the elements and keep at least one window open at all times during the installation.
  • Page 4: System Overview

    SYSTEM OVERVIEW BASIC IGNITION SWITCH CONNECTIONS BASIC iKEY FOB OPERATION The iKey Fob uses the latest advances in RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) technology to deliver a level of security even better than many factory keyless systems. The iKey™ operates using our exclusive DFDE (Dual Frequency ~ Dual Encryption) communication technology.
  • Page 5 *** NOTE: Not all connections will be needed for every vehicle. The iKey can be installed on virtually any vehicle new or old and provides all I/O’s that will be necessary for every install. START BUTTON OPERATION Standard Start / Stop Method: To Start the Engine: Depress the Brake Pedal, (Depress Clutch if selected @Jumper J1) The Start Buttons LED will begin flashing, indicating the system is...
  • Page 6 START BUTTON LED FUNCTIONS Note: This diagram is for referenced LED positions of the Slim line Series Start Buttons only. If you have another style of Start Button, your LED layout may be different. Some Billet style Start Buttons have only one LED of a single color. DIP SWITCH and JUMPER FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT: You MUST remove power from the system prior to changing any Dip Switch or ...
  • Page 7: Power Harness

    SYSTEM HARNESSES AND CONNECTIONS  POWER HARNESS 8-pin 14 gauge   Red wire +12V Battery Input THIS WIRE MUST BE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE VEHICLES +12V BATTERY TERMINAL without any additional fuses. Red wire +12V Battery Input THIS WIRE MUST BE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE VEHICLES +12V BATTERY TERMINAL without any additional fuses.
  • Page 8 PRIMARY ACCESSORY HARNESS 10-pin 14-16 gauge       Black wire Ground ( - ) This is the system ground. This unit requires a substantial ground to handle high current draws. THIS WIRE MUST BE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE VEHICLES BATTERY GROUND TERMINAL or factory ground block on chassis.
  • Page 9 DOOR LOCK AND UNLOCK CONNECTIONS cont.             *** If you are installing Shaved Doors and Door Poppers see “Special Instructions” at the back of this manual. *** The iKey internal door lock / unlock relays are rated at 20A, Should your door popper actuators require a higher amperage add external relays of the correct amperage.
  • Page 10 ACCESSORY OUTPUT HARNESS 9-pin 20 gauge     Gray / Black wire Bypass / Data Module Trigger ( - ) 500mA This wire is used to trigger a Transponder Bypass or Data control module with a (-) trigger. This wire provides a constant Negative output while the system is in ACC, ON and START modes.
  • Page 11 ACCESSORY INPUT HARNESS 7-pin 22 gauge Black wire Neutral Safety Switch ( - ) Required for Remote Start systems only. Connect this input to a ground source when vehicle is in park or neutral gear position. This will prevent the vehicle from remote starting while in a drive gear.
  • Page 12: Status Led

    SECURITY & ALARM FEATURES The iKey Security & Alarm function monitors the shock sensor, door switch, hood pin, brake and ignition while the system is in the armed state. If the alarm is triggered, the alarm will sound the horn (or siren if installed) and flash the parking lights for 30 seconds.
  • Page 13: Shock Sensor

    SHOCK SENSOR Dual Stage This sensor monitors your vehicle for attempted intrusion and impact. Any impact to your car while the alarm is armed will trigger the shock sensor to respond. It is typically mounted with a ziptie to the steering column. This sensor has dual level of detection, Depending on the severity of the shock, the iKey will react to a full shock by triggering the alarm function (the horn sounds and the parking lights flash for 30 seconds) or respond to a lighter shock (30% of the strength of a full shock) by giving a warn-away alarm by a short honk and flashing the...
  • Page 14 SYSTEM ANTENNA’S    MAIN ANTENNA’S Dual Zone The iKey uses a sophisticated Dual Zone antenna system to allow it to effectively operate on everything from a small sub-compact to full size SUV, the systems dual antenna design guarantees consistent range and performance regardless of vehicle type.
  • Page 15 BYPASS ANTENNA Used with the Emergency Bypass Card Should you ever lose or damage your Key fob, the system includes an Emergency Backup Transponder Card to always guarantee you access to your vehicle. This is the same “passive transponder” technology used for access of high security buildings.
  • Page 16 RELEASING THE STEERING COLUMN or SHIFTER LOCK Many vehicles still have shifter or steering column locks. Once your install is complete, the Ignition switch will no longer have power running to it and will simply be a mechanical lock. Since most new Push Button Start vehicles no longer have these devices.
  • Page 17: Remote Start Operation

    REMOTE START with One Touch Starting (Upgrade if Purchased) One Touch Starting This feature allows you to start your vehicle with just one quick push of the Start Button. The iKEY will crank your starter just long enough to assure your engine is started. You must complete the Tach learning procedure before using the feature Remote Start Operation Now with just a press on your iKey fob you can remotely start your engine to warm your vehicle on the winter...
  • Page 18: Remote Start Safety Features

    Continue to hold down Brake Pedal for 20-30 seconds or until engine is at low idle. When the Brake Pedal is released it will establish the AC Run Voltage of the Tach Source. If Tach Learning was successful, the parking lights will flash 2 times and the horn honks 2 times. If unsuccessful parking lights will flash 4 times and the horn honks 4 times.
  • Page 19: Special Instructions

    SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS For Vehicles with Shaved Doors and Door Poppers Set DIP Switch #1 Down / PKE OFF “Permanent” (LED flashes PURPLE / PURPLE) Setting DIP Switch #1 Down customizes how the iKEY feature groups operate specifically for vehicles with Shaved Doors and Door Poppers.
  • Page 20: Entering Programming Mode

    iKey Fob & Emergency Bypass Card Programming The iKey system can learn up to 4 iKey Fobs and 2 Emergency Bypass Cards, Use the following procedures to program a new or additional iKey fobs and/or Emergency Bypass Card(s). Both iKey fobs and the Emergency Bypass Cards must be present and accessible during programming. Entering Programming Mode Programming Method 1: If you still have a valid iKey Fob Disarm the system with a valid iKey Fob.

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