08 Civic4DR RemoteStarter

Accessory Application Publications No.
AII 38216
INSTALLATION REMOTE ENGINE
2008 CIVIC 4-DOOR Issue Date
INSTRUCTIONS STARTER SYSTEM
OCT 2007
PARTS LIST Remote Engine Starter Attachment Kit

P/N 08E92-SNA-100B
Remote Engine Starter Unit Kit
P/N 08E91-E22-100B
Engine starter harness
Transmitter
Control unit
Control unit bracket
R Y
Antenna
IN A
Relay bracket
L I M
E
Key ring
3 Black relays (4-pin)
Protective tape
P
Engine starter label R 18 Wire ties
Fuse label
Accessory User’s Information Manual
Quick Start Guide
© 2007 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. AII 38216 (0710) 08E92-SNA-1B00-91 1 of 21
7 Foam cushion tapes Illustration of the Engine Starter System Installed
on the Vehicle
ENGINE STARTER
HARNESS
Flange nut RELAY
(5-PIN) ANTENNA
2 FUSES 40A
Clip
Green relay (5-pin)
R Y
A
CONTROL
Template 3 RELAYS UNIT
2 FUSES 3A
(4-PIN)
IN
7401010T
L I M
R E
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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED Removing the vehicle parts
Phillips screwdriver 3. Remove the trunk lid/fuel fill door opener cover
Long blade flat-tip screwdriver (six retaining tabs). Remove one self-tapping
Small flat-tip screwdriver screw.
6 mm Hex wrench
SELF- COVER
T25 Torx bit 6 RETAINING
TAPPING
3 mm and 7 mm Drill bits SCREW TABS
File
Ratchet
10 mm Socket
KEY Unlock.
Combination wrench
Isopropyl alcohol
Shop towel
Y
Tape measure
Clip remover
R
Diagonal cutters
TRUNK LID/
Felt-tip pen
A
FUEL FILL
Center punch DOOR OPENER
Scissors
IN
5202191T
2 Pairs of needle nose pliers
Rubber mallet
4. Using the key, unlock the opener.
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HDS (Honda Diagnostic System)
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Masking tape 5. Remove the left front door sill trim (two retaining
tabs, five clips, and three hooks).
Safety goggles
INSTALLATION
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Customer Information: The information in this
installation instruction is intended for use only by L 3 HOOKS
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skilled technicians who have the proper tools,
equipment, and training to correctly and safely add
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equipment to your vehicle. These procedures
should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers.”
NOTE: The antenna should only be installed if the
ambient air temperature 15°C (60°F) or above.
5 CLIPS
2 RETAINING
TABS
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the

radio, then write down the radio station presets.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
FRONT
LEFT FRONT
DOOR SILL TRIM 5202200T
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6. Pull away the weatherstrip, and remove the left 8. Remove the driver’s dashboard lower cover (eight
kick panel (two clips). clips).
WEATHERSTRIP
2 CLIPS
LEFT
KICK
PANEL
DRIVER’S
DASHBOARD
LOWER COVER
R Y
8 CLIPS 5202121T
7.
5202220T
If equipped, remove the driver’s dashboard under

cover (turn the knob counterclockwise, and
IN A
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release two clips and pin).
L I
R E
P
PIN
DRIVER’S
2 CLIPS DASHBOARD
UNDER COVER
KNOB
5202112T
9. Lower the tilt lever, and pull the steering wheel 11. Remove the column lower cover (two self-tapping
toward you. Insert a long blade flat-tip screwdriver screws and one screw).
along the guide of the column lower cover, and
pry the retaining tab of the column upper cover.
2 RETAINING TABS
Push. COLUMN
LOWER
COVER
COLUMN
UPPER
COVER
2 HOOKS
COLUMN
R Y 2 SELF-TAPPING
SCREWS
A
LOWER SCREW
RETAINING COVER 5308530T
TAB
TILT LEVER
I M IN
L
GUIDE
E
LONG BLADE
6608050T
FLAT-TIP
SCREWDRIVER
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10. Push on the column lower cover in the area
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shown to separate the column upper cover from
the column lower cover (two retaining tabs). Pull
up to remove the column upper cover (two
hooks).
12. If equipped, use a small flat-tip screwdriver to 14. Remove the cap from the left sunvisor (four
remove the left and right lens from the map light retaining tabs).
console (four retaining tabs for each lens).
Remove the two bolts, and then release the map
CONNECTOR
light console.
4 RETAINING
TABS
FRONT
MAP LIGHT
CONSOLE
CAP LEFT
SUNVISOR
Y
4 RETAINING LENS TORX 5217030T
TABS SCREW
LENS
BOLT
A
and unplug the vehicle connectors).
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15. Remove the left sunvisor (two T25 Torx screws,
16. Pull away the weatherstrip from the left front pillar
IN
6D01390T
trim.
13. Remove the sunvisor holders. Using a small flat-
tip screwdriver, push the hook, and turn the Strike perpendicularly
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to the vehicle.
holder 90°, then pull it out.
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FRONT PILLAR
MAP LIGHT
CONSOLE
E L PIN
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CLIP
P
FRONT
PILLAR TRIM
SHOP
TOWEL
RUBBER
MALLET
STRIKE POINT
SUNVISOR CLIP
WEATHERSTRIP
HOLDER
SMALL LEFT FRONT 5006010T
FLAT-TIP 6D01400T PILLAR TRIM
SCREWDRIVER
17. Using a rubber mallet and a shop towel, gently tap

the left front pillar trim at the position shown to
release the clip. Gently tap the pillar trim just
below the “SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG” mark.
18. Pull away the weatherstrip from the left front pillar Installing the Antenna
trim. Remove the left front pillar trim (two clips).
20. Using scissors, cut out the template.
SCISSORS TEMPLATE
LEFT FRONT
PILLAR TRIM 2 CLIPS
Y
Cut out. 6D01203T
WEATHERSTRIP 5202100T
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21. Secure the template to the windshield with the
tape by aligning it with the edge of the black
19. Remove the clip from the left front pillar trim, and
A
ceramic paint as shown.
install a new clip on the left front pillar trim.
NEW CLIP
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E L
CLIP (Discard.) BLACK
EDGE OF
BLACK
CERAMIC
PAINT
R
CERAMIC
PAINT
P
LEFT FRONT WINDSHIELD TEMPLATE
PILLAR TRIM Align the end
with the end
5217110T of the black
TAPE ceramic paint.
6D01210T
22. Using two pairs of needle-nose pliers, bend the 23. Measure the antenna cable as shown. Attach the
antenna plate according to the illustration and three foam cushion tapes to the antenna cable in
measurement shown. the measurement shown.
ANTENNA ANTENNA
FOAM
CABLE
CUSHION TAPE
ANTENNA
15 mm
(0.6 in.) 360 mm
(14 in.)
8 mm
(0.3 in.)
Y
30 mm
(1.2 in.)
30 mm
R
(1.2 in.)
6D01240T
IN A
24. Using isopropyl alcohol on a shop towel, clean the
area where the antenna will attach. Allow to dry
before proceeding.
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SCALE
ROOF LINER Clean with
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isopropyl alcohol.
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NEEDLE-NOSE PLIERS
R E TEMPLATE
ADHESIVE
P
BACKING
PLATE
6D01222T
PLATE
ANTENNA
6D01250T
25. Remove the adhesive backing from the antenna,

insert the antenna plate under the roof liner, and
attach the antenna to the windshield aligning the
template.
26. Remove the template.
27. Route the antenna cable under the roof liner 29. Using isopropyl alcohol on a shop towel, clean the
towards the driver’s side of vehicle, and down areas where the foam cushion tape will attach.
along the vehicle harness. Be careful not to Under the roof liner, secure the antenna cable to
crease the roof liner. the roof panel with the two foam cushion tapes
(cut one foam cushion tape in half) in the areas
shown.
ROOF LINER
ROOF FOAM CUSHION

LINER TAPE (1/2)
VEHICLE
HARNESS
ANTENNA
CABLE
6D01260T
ANTENNA
CABLE
R Y
A
6D01270T
FOAM CUSHION
28. Continue routing the antenna cable between the TAPE
IN
front pillar and the dashboard.
30. Secure the antenna cable to the vehicle harness

FRONT PILLAR with four wire ties as shown. Do not secure the
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antenna cable to the drain tube.
L I VEHICLE
4 WIRE TIES
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CLIP DRAIN
TUBE
R
DASHBOARD
VEHICLE
HARNESS
P ANTENNA
CABLE
5308192T
ANTENNA
CABLE
6D01410T
31. Secure the antenna cable to the vehicle harness Setting the Control Unit
with a wire tie. Secure the wire tie between the
32. Get the control unit. Using a small flat-tip
vehicle harness branching points.
screwdriver, adjust the switches on the control
unit to the locations shown. Using a isopropyl
alcohol on a shop towel, clean the area where the
WIRE TIE
VEHICLE protective tape will attach. Attach the protective
HARNESS tape to the control unit over the switches.
NOTE:
• If the switch setting is not correct, the engine
starter will not operate correctly.
• If setting the switches when the control unit is
installed in the vehicle, touch a metal part of
the screwdriver to a metal part of the vehicle
to discharge any static electricity.
ANTENNA
CABLE
R Y SWITCH
BRANCHING
POINT
6D01281T
IN A
CONTROL
UNIT
L I M
R E PROTECTIVE
TAPE ADHESIVE
BACKING Clean with
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isopropyl 6D01022T
alcohol.
SW : 1 RR Junction Unit
SW : 2 Trunk or Tailgate
SW : 3 Smart Entry
SW : 4 Horn or Buzzer Answer Back
SW : 5 Trunk Main SW
SW : 6 Reserve
Installing the Control Unit Bracket Routing the Engine Starter Harness
33. Locate the small square hole next to the small 34. Attach the 3A fuse labels to the engine starter
round hole in the dashboard support bracket. harness fuse case, and the 40A fuse labels to the
Under the dash, attach the control unit bracket to fuse block.
the vehicle bracket near the front lower pillar using
a flange nut. If the vehicle is equipped with a
LAYOUT OF RELAYS
moonroof, be careful not to pull on the drain tube. WHEN VIEWED FROM FRONT
4-PIN
VEHICLE RELAY
BRACKET (black)
RELAY
FRONT 5-PIN
BLOCK
RELAY
(green)
40A FUSE FUSE
CLIP LABEL CASE
3A
Y
FUSE
LABEL
A R
IN
FUSE
BLOCK
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4-PIN RELAY 6D01031T
VEHICLE FLANGE (black)
BRACKET NUT
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CONTROL UNIT
BRACKET
L 6D01123T 35. Install the four relays to the engine starter
harness relay blocks. Be careful to install the
relays properly, or a malfunction will result.
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36. Route the engine starter harness 7-pin connectors 38. Disconnect the vehicle 8-pin connector on the rear
up the steering column and to the ignition switch. of the wiper switch and plug the engine starter
Unplug the white vehicle 7-pin connector. Plug the harness 8-pin connector into the vehicle 8-pin
white engine starter harness 7-pin connectors into connector.
the white vehicle 7-pin connectors.
ENGINE STARTER
VEHICLE 8-PIN HARNESS
IGNITION CONNECTOR 8-PIN CONNECTOR
SWITCH
VEHICLE 7-PIN
CONNECTOR
(white)
ENGINE
STARTER
HARNESS
7-PIN
CONNECTOR
R Y
A
(white)
IN
6D01081T
WIPER
SWITCH
6D01101T
37. Unplug the brown vehicle 7-pin connector, and
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plug the brown engine starter harness 7-pin
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39. Secure the connected 8-pin connector with a wire
connector into the brown vehicle 7-pin connector. tie to the engine starter harness.
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NOTICE Make sure that the engine starter harness
7-pin connector is connected to the vehicle connector CONNECTED 8-PIN
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and it is locked securely. A loosely connected CONNECTOR
connector can cause engine stall during driving.
ENGINE STARTER
HARNESS 7-PIN
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CONNECTOR (brown)
R WIRE TIE
ENGINE
STARTER
HARNESS
VEHICLE 7-PIN WIPER 6D01071T

Pull the connector CONNECTOR (brown)
and check that it SWITCH
(Not reconnected.)
is locked securely. 6D01091T
40. Wrap the vehicle 7-pin connector with one foam 43. At the right of the steering shaft, locate the sub
cushion tape, then place the vehicle 7-pin joint box. Using a small flat-tip screwdriver, unplug
connector into the gap of the column. the vehicle 6-pin connector from the sub joint box.
Plug the engine starter harness 6-pin connectors
into the vehicle 6-pin connector and the subjoint
VEHICLE 7-PIN
CONNECTOR box.
(brown)
(Squeeze into ENGINE STARTER
this area.) HARNESS VIEWED FROM
UNDERSIDE
VEHICLE 6-PIN
CONNECTOR
GREEN 4 WIRE
TAPE SUB JOINT
TIES BOX
FRONT
Y
FOAM
CUSHION VEHICLE
TAPE LOCK HARNESS
R
WIRE
TIE
A
ENGINE
STARTER
VEHICLE
IN
HARNESS
HARNESS ENGINE STARTER
VEHICLE 7-PIN VEHICLE 6D01111T HARNESS 6-PIN
CONNECTOR BRACKET CONNECTOR VEHICLE 6-PIN
6D01162T
CONNECTOR
41. Secure the engine starter harness to the vehicle

harness with four wire ties in the areas shown.
The lock of the wire ties should face up.
42. Remove the lower steering column support
L I M 44. Attach the relay blocks and fuse case on the relay
bracket.
VEHICLE
E
HARNESS
bracket bolt. Attach the relay bracket to the
steering column support bracket and reinstall the
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steering column support bracket bolt.
P RELAY BRACKET
WIRE
TIE
FUSE
STEERING COLUMN CASE
SUPPORT BRACKET
BOLT (Reuse.)
RELAY
6D01302T
BLOCK
STEERING
COLUMN ENGINE STARTER
SUPPORT HARNESS
BRACKET
RELAY BRACKET 45. Secure the engine starter harness to the vehicle
6D01063T
harness using a wire tie.
46. With driver's dashboard under cover: Measure 47. Secure the engine starter harness to the vehicle
the indicated dimension on the instrument panel harness using a wire tie.
and mark with a felt-tip pen and a center punch.
• With driver's dashboard under cover: Secure
in the hole you made in the instrument panel.
INSTRUMENT
PANEL • Without driver's dashboard under cover:
Secure through the existing hole for under
cover securing.
WIRE TIE
View from below
12 mm
(0.5 in.)
FELT-TIP PEN
CENTER
PUNCH
R Y
A
FRONT 6 mm 6D01351T
(0.2 in.)
• Drill a 3 mm hole and then a 7 mm hole at the

marked position of the instrument panel.
– Wear safety goggles during drilling.
I M IN
FUSE
BOX
CLIP
WITH DRIVER’S DASHBOARD
UNDER COVER
6D01172T
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– Using a file, remove the burrs at the edges
of the holes you made.
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48. Use the clip on the engine starter harness to
secure the engine starter harness to the fuse box.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
DRILL BIT
(3, 7 mm)
DRILL
6D01361T
49. Disconnect the vehicle 42-pin, 4-pin and 2-pin 50. Plug the engine starter harness 4-pin and 2-pin
connectors. connectors into the fuse box.
NOTICE Check that the engine starter harness 4-pin
VEHICLE 4-PIN and 2-pin connectors are connected to the fuse box
CONNECTOR VEHICLE 2-PIN
CONNECTOR and they are locked securely. Loosely connected
connectors can cause engine stall during driving.
VEHICLE 42-PIN
CONNECTOR
2-PIN FOAM
FUSE BOX 4-PIN CONNECTOR CUSHION
FUSE BOX VEHICLE
CONNECTOR PORT TAPE HARNESS
PORT
FRONT VIEW
VEHICLE 2-PIN
CONNECTOR
Y
VEHICLE 4-PIN
CONNECTOR
R
LOCK WIRE TIE
VEHICLE 2-PIN
A
6D01430T CONNECTOR
VEHICLE 42-PIN
CONNECTOR
IN
VEHICLE
4-PIN
CONNECTOR
ENGINE
M
STARTER
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HARNESS
4-PIN
CONNECTOR
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HARNESS 2-PIN
CONNECTOR
FUSE BOX
R
Pull the connector
and check that it
is locked securely.
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6D01292T
51. Wrap foam cushion tape to the vehicle 2-pin and

4-pin connectors and secure them with a wire tie.
Then, secure the vehicle harness with a wire tie.
Reconnect the vehicle 42-pin connector.
52. Connect the engine starter harness 18-pin 54. Install the clip from the engine starter harness to
connectors with each other and secure them with the fuse box bracket behind the fuse box.
a wire tie to the vehicle harness.
GROUND BOLT
ENGINE STARTER (Reuse.)
HARNESS 18-PIN
CONNECTOR FRONT
ENGINE STARTER
HARNESS GROUND
TERMINAL
ENGINE
CLIP STARTER
WIRE TIE HARNESS
Y
VEHICLE
HARNESS
6D01331T
53. Unplug the white vehicle 14-pin connector at the
A
FUSE BOX
BRACKET
R
IN
6D01181T
front lower pillar behind the fuse box, and plug the
engine starter harness 14-pin connectors in
between. Attach the engine starter harness 14-
55. Remove the ground bolt from the vehicle. Secure
pin connector to the vehicle 14-pin connector.
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the engine starter harness ground terminal with the
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ground bolt you just removed.
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VEHICLE WHITE
14-PIN
FUSE BOX CONNECTOR
R E
P ENGINE
STARTER
HARNESS
14-PIN
CONNECTOR
VEHICLE WHITE 14-PIN
CONNECTOR 6D01141T
59. Using isopropyl alcohol on a shop towel, clean the
Installing the Control Unit
area where the engine starter label will attach.
56. Connect the antenna cable terminal and the
engine starter harness 18-pin connector to the
control unit.
HOOD
ANTENNA CABLE
TERMINAL
(Connect first.)
ADHESIVE
BACKING
Y
ENGINE
STARTER
LABEL
R
6D01421T
FRONT
CONTROL
A
UNIT
60. Attach the engine starter label to the back of the
CONTROL UNIT ENGINE STARTER hood.
IN
BRACKET HARNESS 18-PIN 6D01312T
CONNECTOR 61. Check that all wire harnesses are routed properly
and all connectors are plugged in.
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62. Reinstall all removed parts. Check that all clips
57. Install the control unit on the control unit bracket.
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and other fasteners are installed securely. Take
58. Bundle the excess antenna cable with two wire care not to pinch the airbag with a clip during
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ties and secure it with one wire tie to the vehicle reinstallation of the front pillar trim. Do not push
harness. the front pillar trim excessively.
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63. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
Check that the electrical accessory and other
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electrical systems function properly.
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64. Perform REMOTE ENGINE STARTER
REGISTRATION, on pages 18-20, and FUNCTION
ANTENNA
CHECK, on page 21.
CABLE
65. Enter the customer’s radio anti-theft code, and
reset the radio station presets.
66. Reset the clock.
WIRE
TIE
VEHICLE
HARNESS
7401020T
REMOTE ENGINE STARTER REGISTRATION 5. Select Honda Systems, then click the check
button.
1. Acquire the PCM code from ISIS.
2. Connect the HDS tester to the OBD II data link
connector, then turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
3. Start the HDS, and click the car icon.
CAR ICON
Y
Select CHECK BUTTON
“Honda Systems.”
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752503AS
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6. Select R/C ENG STARTER and click the check
button.
4.
752501AS
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Input the VIN and other required information into
the HDS, then click the check button.
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P R Select
“R/C ENG STARTER.”
CHECK BUTTON
752504AS
Input the VIN and CHECK BUTTON

other required
information. 752502AS
7. A REMARKS message will display. Click the 9. The following message will display: Obtain PCM-
check button. code (IMMOBILIZER PCM CODE) from iN. This
vehicle’s VIN will be required to obtain the
password. (USA). Click the check button.
“REMARKS” message
“Obtain PCM-code" message
CHECK BUTTON
R Y
A
752505AS
CHECK BUTTON
IN
8. Select REGISTER REMOTE CONTROL ENGINE 752507AS
STARTER UNIT, then click the check button.
10. Input the PCM Code, then click the check button.
L I M NOTE: To ensure security, the PCM code

(password) is changed everyday, so it is
impossible to register the remote control engine
starter if the dates of the PCM code acquisition
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and registration are different. The date of the HDS
tester should also be the same.
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Select
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“REGISTER REMOTE CONTROL
CHECK BUTTON
Input the PCM code.
ENGINE STARTER UNIT.” 752506AS
CHECK BUTTON
752509AS
11. The following message will display: The
registration of the Remote Control Engine
Starter Unit has been completed. Click the
check button.
"Registration" message
R Y
A
CHECK BUTTON
752510AS
12. The following message will display: Check that

the engine can be started by the Transmitter.
Click the check button.
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“Check that the engine can be started
by the Transmitter”
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P
CHECK BUTTON
752511AS
13. Perform the function check on page 21, then

disconnect the HDS.
FUNCTION CHECK
Operating Conditions
• The hood is closed.
• Shift lever is in Park.
• The key is not in the ignition switch.
• All doors and trunk are closed and locked.
Inspection
1. Within 1 second, press the command button and then the start button on the transmitter.
The engine should start if all operating conditions are met.
Does the engine start?
Yes - Operation is normal.
No:
• Make sure all operating conditions are met.
• Check the engine starter harness connections.
• Connect the HDS and check for an indicated failure.
(Refer to the appropriate service manual for details.)
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2. Press the command button on the transmitter, and within 1 second,
press the stop button. The engine should stop.
Does the engine stop?
IN A
STOP
BUTTON
DISPLAY
COMMAND
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No - Check the engine starter harness connections. BUTTON
3.
NOTE:
engine stops after each of the following conditions:
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After the engine has stopped, start the engine again, and check that the
START
BUTTON
•
must be opened and closed.
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After each test the ignition key must be cycled, or the driver’s door
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– Move the shift lever out of the P position.
TRANSMITTER
732904AY
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– Unlock or open the doors or the trunk lid.
– Open the hood.
– Insert the key in the ignition switch.
– Press on the brake pedal.
Does the engine stop after each of these tests?

No - Check the engine starter harness connections.
4. Check that the power windows or the moonroof does not function when the engine is started with the transmitter.
5. Press the command button on the transmitter twice and check the vehicle condition on the display.
6. Check the operation of the transmitter when the vehicle is 100 m to 150 m (325 to 490 ft.) away and when the
vehicle is in direct sight.

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PARTS LIST Remote Engine Starter Attachment Kit

Accessory User’s Information Manual

Quick Start Guide

Green relay (5-pin)

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the

If equipped, remove the driver’s dashboard under

17. Using a rubber mallet and a shop towel, gently tap

25. Remove the adhesive backing from the antenna,

ROOF FOAM CUSHION

30. Secure the antenna cable to the vehicle harness

37. Unplug the brown vehicle 7-pin connector, and

VEHICLE 7-PIN WIPER 6D01071T

41. Secure the engine starter harness to the vehicle

View from below

• Drill a 3 mm hole and then a 7 mm hole at the

– Wear safety goggles during drilling.

51. Wrap foam cushion tape to the vehicle 2-pin and

53. Unplug the white vehicle 14-pin connector at the

Input the VIN and CHECK BUTTON

“Obtain PCM-code" message

L I M NOTE: To ensure security, the PCM code

ENGINE STARTER UNIT.” 752506AS

12. The following message will display: Check that

13. Perform the function check on page 21, then

Does the engine stop after each of these tests?

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