Installation points to remember, Deciding on component locations – Directed Electronics Automate 552 User Manual
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installation points to remember
IMPORTANT! This product is designed for fuel-injected, automatic transmission vehicles only.
Installation of this product in a standard transmission vehicle is dangerous and is contrary to the
product's intended use.
Do not disconnect the battery if the vehicle has an anti-theft-coded radio. Also avoid disconnecting the battery
if the vehicle is equipped with an airbag. Many airbag systems will display a diagnostic code through their
warning light after they lose power. Disconnecting the battery requires this code to be erased, a procedure that
can require a trip to the dealer.
Before beginning the installation:
■ Check with the customer to determine the location that the status LED will be mounted.
■ Remove the domelight fuse. This prevents accidental battery drainage.
■ Roll down a window to avoid being locked out of the vehicle.
After the install:
■ Test all functions. The "Using Your System" section of the Owner's Guide is very helpful when testing.
■ Complete the vehicle Safety Check outlined in this manual prior to the vehicle reassembly.
deciding on component locations
Never place the control module in the engine compartment!
The first thing a thief will do when hot-wiring a vehicle is to remove the driver's side under-dash panel to access
the starter and ignition wires. You should therefore avoid placing the control module just behind the driver’s side
dash to prevent it from being easily disconnected during a theft attempt.
When locating the control module, try to find a secure location that will not require you to extend the harness
wires (they are 1.5 meters long).
Keep the control module away from the heater core (or any other heat sources) and any obvious leaks.
The higher the control module is in the vehicle, the better the transmitter range will be. Some good control
module locations: Above the glove box, inside the center console, above the under-dash fuse box, or above the
radio.
control module