Mid City SKSNG447D4 Remote Start Interface SmartKey Starter and Alarm Instruction Manual

Mid City SKSNG447D4 Remote Start Interface SmartKey Starter and Alarm

Product Information

• The SKSNG447D4T Metris Remote Start & Alarm module is designed for use with Mercedes Metris vehicles from 2016 to 2023.
• It allows users to remotely start their vehicle and provides additional security features with the alarm system.

Specifications

• Compatible with Mercedes Metris vehicles from 2016 to 2023
• Remote start functionality
• Alarm system integration

FAQ

• Q: What vehicles is the SKSNG447D4T Metris Remote Start & Alarm module compatible with?
• A: The module is compatible with Mercedes Metris vehicles from 2016 to 2023.
• Q: Can I perform the EIS modification myself?
• A: It is highly recommended to send the EIS to Mid City Engineering for modification. However, if you wish to perform the modification yourself, please contact Mid City Engineering for more information.
• Q: What should I do if the key box lid is not closed properly?
• A: Ensure that the key box lid is closed tightly and no light is getting into the box. If the lid is not closed properly or the light is getting into the box, the remote start functionality may be affected.

INTRODUCTION

• This guide provides step-by-step installation and operation instructions for installing a remote start on the Mercedes Metris 2016-2023.
• The remote start includes a basic alarm and can be integrated with Compustar Drone/ Directed Smart Start for smartphone control, Compustar /Directed RF remotes, and a Compustar DAS sensor for added security.

Installation requires the following steps

• Removal of the EIS
• EIS modification. Note: we highly recommend that the EIS be sent to Mid City Engineering for modification. If you wish to perform modification, please contact us at 312-421-1114 or sales@midcityengineering.com for more information.

OPTIONAL steps

• Compustar Drone connection
• Compustar RF remote connection
• Compustar DAS sensor connection

Installation Instructions

Step 1 — Remove the trim around the radio

• Remove the bezel around the radio

Step 2 — Remove EIS

• Reach through the cavity to the left of the radio and grab EIS
• The EIS has one tab on the top and one tab on the bottom- squeeze the tabs toward the middle of the cylinder and pull the EIS out of the dash towards the hood
• Remove EIS from the dash and un-plug green 12-pin plug
• Remove the blue 8 pin plug

Step 3 — EIS modification

• The SKSNG447D4T requires an EIS modification. It is highly recommended that the EIS be sent to Mid City Engineering for modification
• If you wish to perform modification without sending Mid City Engineering the EIS, please call 312- 421-1114 or email sales@midcityengineering.com for more information.

Step 4 — Connect factory harnessing to T-harness plugs

• Plug the 8-pin factory blue plug that was removed EIS into 8 pins blue socket on supplied T-harness
• Plug the 12-pin factory green plug that was removed EIS into the 12-pin green socket on the supplied T-harness

Step 5 — Connect T-harness to EIS

• Plug 12 12-pin green plugs from Tharness into 12 pin socket on the rear of EIS
• Plug 8 8-pin blue plugs from T-harness into 8 pin socket on the rear of EIS

Step 6 — Place the spare key in the key box

• Remove the battery from the key
• Insert the key in the key box as shown in the picture. The key must be in the position shown in the picture.
• Close and secure the key box lid with provided screws
• If the key box lid is not closed and any light is getting into the box, the remote start will not work.

Step 7 — Connect T-harness & key box to module

• Connect 20-pin connector from Tharness to 20-pin connector on SKSNG module
• Plug 2 pins white plug from the supplied key box into the 2-pin white connector on the SKSNG module

Step 8 — Re-mount EIS into the dash

• Route EIS through the left side of the radio cavity and into the dash.

Step 9 — Test remote start operation

• Make sure that doors are closed and the vehicle is in a safe position to start
• On the factory key fob hit ‘lock-unlock lock’

Step 10 — Test alarm operation – lock doors

• From inside the vehicle with all doors closed, hit ‘lock’ on the OEM fob
• Parking lights should flash 3 times and the doors should lock

Step 11 — Test alarm operation – trigger door pin

• Open the door from the inside handle- a siren should sound and parking lights should flash

Step 12 — Mount the key box to the SKSNG module

• Use zip ties to mount the key box module and NG module together

Step 13 — Mount module

• Mount harnessing and module
• Be sure to mount the module away from any heat sources or moving parts

Step 14 — OPTIONAL – DAS sensor connection

• A Compustar DAS sensor can be added for shock, tilt, and vehicle movement security. This will integrate into the alarm included with the starter
• Plug 4 pin cable from the DAS sensor into 4 pins red plug on the SKSNG module
• Mount DAS sensor per Compustar instructions

Step 15 — OPTIONAL – test the DAS sensor

• Lock doors with OEM key fob
• Apply impact to vehicle chassis – siren should alarm

Step 16 — OPTIONAL – Compustar RF remote/antenna connection

• A Compustar RF remote and antenna kit can be added for external control of remote start, alarm, and door locks.
• Plug the Compustar antenna cable into a 4 or 6-pin blue plug on the SKSNG module

Step 17 — OPTIONAL Compustar RF remote connection – remote programming

• Insert key and cycle from ‘OFF’ to ‘IGNITION’ (2nd position) 5X (ending in the ‘OFF’ position)
• After the 5th cycle, hit the ‘LOCK’ button on each Compustar RF remote that is being programmed (programming 2-way remotes first)

Step 18 — OPTIONAL Compustar RF remote connection – test RF remote controls

• Using Compustar RF fob, test lock, unlock and start controls

Step 19 — OPTIONAL DRONE CONNECTION – Connect the Drone to the SKSNG module

• Connect the 4-pin connector from the Compustar Drone module to 4 pins black plug labelled ‘DRONE’ on the SKSNG module

Step 20 — OPTIONAL DRONE CONNECTION – test controls from the app

• Using the Compustar Drone app, test lock, unlock and start controls

Step 21 — Replace the bezel around the radio

• Replace the bezel and vents around the radio and clip them into place

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