idat astaRT HCX-192 Remote Module Installation Guide

: August 15, 2024
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Table of Contents

HCX-192 Remote Module
Product Information
Specifications:
- Product Usage Instructions
Module Layout:
Tach Programming Procedure:
Module Diagnostics:
- FAQ
FAQ Section:

HCX-192 Remote Module

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Product Information

Specifications:

Model: HCX
Document Number: 20240119
Revision Date: January 19, 2024
Website: www.idatalink.com

Product Usage Instructions

Module Layout:

The HCX module has various connectors for different functions.
The layout includes M1, M2, M3, M4, and M5 connectors with
different pinouts for different generations of the HCX product.

Tach Programming Procedure:

Start the vehicle for 15 seconds.
Press and hold the brake pedal.
Press and release the module’s programming button. If the
remotes are already programmed, press and hold the start button of
the remote for 2.5 seconds.
Wait for LED 2 to flash GREEN.
Release the brake pedal.
Module Programming Procedure completed.

Module Diagnostics:

The module has LED indicators for diagnostics during different
operations. LED 2 displays generic diagnostic codes specific to the
remote start module, while LED 1 displays diagnostic codes specific
to the firmware loaded on the module. Visit the programming
diagnostics page for more information.

FAQ

FAQ Section:

Q: How can I contact support for the HCX
product?
A: You can contact support at 1-866-427-2999 or email
support@idatalink.com. You can also visit the support website at
idatalink.com/support or join the community forum at
www.12voltdata.com/forum.

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PRODUCT GUIDE
HCX
DOCUMENT NUMBER REVISION DATE 20240119

TERMS OF USE
Automotive Data Solutions Inc. (“ADS”) products are strictly intended for installation by Certified Technicians who are employed by a registered business specialized in the installation of automotive aftermarket electronics products. Prior to beginning installation of an ADS product in a vehicle, it is the Certified Technician’s responsibility to review the most current Product Guide, Install Guide and vehicle-specific notes available in Weblink®. ADS is not responsible for any damages whatsoever, including but not limited to any consequential damages, incidental damages, damages for loss of time, loss of earnings, loss of profit, commercial loss, loss of economic opportunity and the like that may or may not have resulted from the use, misuse, improper installation or operation of its products. ADS reserves itself the right to suspend any Weblink® account without notice and decline to offer technical support to non-Certified Technicians, noncompliant Certified Technicians or end users.
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WELCOME
Congratulations on the purchase of your HCX solution. You are now a few simple steps away from enjoying your new remote starter unit with enhanced features. Before starting your installation, please ensure that your HCX module is programmed with the correct firmware for your vehicle and that you carefully review the install guide.
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Patent No. US 8,856,780 CA 2759622 Automotive Data Solutions Inc. © 2024

GETTING STARTED – 1 OF 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
HCX Product Guide Module Layout Tach Programming Procedure Module Diagnostics Remote Starter Error Codes Alarm Error Codes Module Reset Procedure Compatible Accessories Remote Programming Procedure Valet Mode Programming Procedure Installation Checklist
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MODULE CONNECTORS

MODULE LAYOUT – 1 OF 1 CONNECTOR PINOUT

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FIRST GENERATION HCx [HCX-192] M1 – 8 PIN BLACK

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CUT LOOP
M2 – 12 PIN BLACK M3 – 10 PIN WHITE TELEMATIC 1 – 4 PIN BLUE SMARTSTART – 4 PIN RED
NC – 4 PIN RED LED 2 (RS)
RF PORT/WEBLINK PORT – 4 PIN BLACK

M5 – 6 PIN BLUE M4 – 20 PIN BLACK 3 PIN BLACK – TEMP. SENSOR PROGRAMMING BUTTON LED 1 (BYPASS) USB

SECOND GENERATION HCx [HCA-320] M1 – 8 PIN BLACK

M2 – 12 PIN BLACK M3 – 10 PIN WHITE TELEMATIC 1 – 4 PIN BLUE
LED 2 (RS) RF PORT/WEBLINK PORT – 4 PIN BLACK

M5 – 6 PIN BLUE M4 – 20 PIN BLACK
PROGRAMMING BUTTON LED 1 (BYPASS) USB

21 43 M1 65 87

21

43

M2

65

87

10 9

12 11

21

43

M3

65

87

10 9

M1 01 ORANGE – ACCESSORY (+) 02 RED – POWER (30A) 03 PURPLE – STARTER (+) 04 PINK/WHITE – PROG. RELAY #4 – IGNITION 2 (+) (DEFAULT) 05 PINK – IGNITION (+) 06 WHITE – PROG. RELAY #5 (10A) – PARKING LIGHTS (+) (DEFAULT) 07 RED – POWER (30A) 08 BLACK – GROUND
M2 01 GREEN·BLACK DOT – LOCK (-) OUTPUT 02 BLUE·BLACK DOT – UNLOCK (-) OUTPUT 03 RED/WHITE·BLACK DOT – TRUNK RELEASE (-) OUTPUT 04 GREEN/WHITE·BLACK DOT – ARM (-) OUTPUT 05 GREEN/BLACK·BLACK DOT – DISARM (-) OUTPUT 06 BLUE/WHITE·BLACK DOT – GWR (-) OUTPUT 07 EMPTY 08 WHITE/PURPLE·BLACK DOT – POC 1 – 2ND UNLOCK OTHER DOORS (-) OUTPUT 09 PURPLE/BLACK·BLACK DOT – POC 2 – RAP SHUTDOWN (-) OUTPUT 10 WHITE/BLACK·BLACK DOT – POC 3 – HORN (-) OUTPUT 11 BROWN/BLACK·BLACK DOT – POC 4 – STARTER KILL (-) OUTPUT 12 WHITE·BLACK DOT – PARKING LIGHTS (-) OUTPUT
M3 01 BROWN·SILVER DOT – BRAKE (+) INPUT 02 BLACK/WHITE·SILVER DOT – E-BRAKE (-) INPUT 03 PURPLE·SILVER DOT – DOOR (+) INPUT 04 GREEN·SILVER DOT – DOOR (-) INPUT 05 PURPLE/WHITE·SILVER DOT – TACH (-) INPUT 06 WHITE/BLUE·SILVER DOT – X-TRIGGER (-) INPUT 07 GRAY·SILVER DOT – HOOD (-) INPUT 08 BLUE·SILVER DOT – TRUNK (-) INPUT 09 GRAY/BLACK·SILVER DOT – GLOW PLUG (+) INPUT 10 EMPTY
M4

21

43

65

87

10 9

M4

12 11

14 13

16 15

18 17

20 19

FUNCTIONS DEFINED BY FIRMWARE

12

M5

34

56

M5 FUNCTIONS DEFINED BY FIRMWARE

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01

START vehicle for 15 seconds.

OFF ACC ON START

ENGINE START STOP

02

Press and hold the brake pedal.

TACH PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE – 1 OF 1

03

Press and release the module’s programming

button. (OR if the remotes are already

programmed to the vehicle, press and hold the

start button of the remote for 2.5 seconds.)

04

Wait, LED 2 will flash GREEN. (See the Module

Diagnostics page)

05

Release the brake pedal.

06

Module Programming Procedure completed.

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MODULE DIAGNOSTICS – 1 OF 2

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MODULE STATUS DURING:

LED 2*

LED 1**

LED STATUS

·

Flashing RED

MODULE PROGRAMMING

·

Solid RED

·

Flashing GREEN

·

Solid GREEN then OFF

o

OFF

·

1 RED flash

·

2 ORANGE flashes

·

3 ORANGE flashes

·

4 ORANGE flashes

·

7 ORANGE flashes

·

8 ORANGE flashes

·

9 ORANGE flashes

·

10 ORANGE flashes

·

11 ORANGE flashes

·

Solid RED

·

1 GREEN flash

·

2 GREEN flashes

·

3 RED flashes

·

4 RED flashes

·

6 RED flashes

·

7 ORANGE flashes

TACH PROGRAMMING

LED 2 (RS) displays generic diagnostic codes specific to the remote start module. Orange LED flashes may appear red. ** LED 1 (Bypass) displays diagnostic codes specific to the firmware loaded on the module. Visit the programming diagnostics page for more information.

DIAGNOSTIC Missing/wrong information from firmware or vehicle. See firmware specific diagnostics, or contact technical support. Module waiting for more vehicle information. Programming incomplete. Additional steps required to complete programming. Refer to install guide. Module programming completed successfully. No activity or module already programmed. No firmware on module. Connect to Weblink and flash device. Contact technical support. Module programming not completed. Contact technical support. Contact technical support. Loop not cut. Ensure loop is cut for automatic transmission. Reset and re-learn. Loop not cut. Ensure loop is cut for automatic transmission. Reset and re-learn. Boot loader update failed. Contact technical support. T-harness detection does not match install type selection in Weblink. Tach learn in progress. Tach signal programmed in analog. Tach signal programmed in data. No tach signal detected System is in valet mode. Turn off valet mode to program tach. Engine sensing set for `assumed start’. No tach programming required. Engine sensing not configured properly. Contact technical support.

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MODULE DIAGNOSTICS – 2 OF 2

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TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING REMOTE START SEQUENCE MODULE STATUS DURING:

LED 2*
· · · · · · ·
· · · · ·
·

LED 1**
· ·

LED STATUS Flashing rapid RED Flashing slow RED Solid RED Flashing rapid GREEN 1 GREEN flash 3 GREEN flashes 4 GREEN flashes Flashing GREEN Rapid GREEN flashing Solid RED 1 GREEN flash 4 RED flashes 5 RED flashes 6 RED flashes
7 RED flashes

DIAGNOSTIC Remote start shutdown sequence. Remote start shutdown error code. Contact technical support. Remote start crank delay. Remote start cycle in progress. Working correctly. Remote start initiated successfully. Idle mode cycle in progress. Turbo mode cycle in progress. Remote start cycle in progress. Displays vehicle platform during runtime. Secure takeover initiated. Waiting to complete takeover after brake press. Remote programming in progress, waiting for remote pairing. Remote programmed. Shutdown remote starter before attempting remote programming. Engine must be off before attempting remote programming. System must be unlocked/disarmed before attempting remote programming.
Module must be learned to the vehicle before attempting remote programming.

LED 2 (RS) displays generic diagnostic codes specific to the remote start module. Orange LED flashes may appear red. ** LED 1 (Bypass) displays diagnostic codes specific to the firmware loaded on the module. Visit the programming diagnostics page for more information.

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REMOTE STARTER ERROR CODES – 1 OF 1

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REMOTE STARTER ERROR CODES: NOTES I WARNING: The following applies only when the parking lights are connected and supported by the system.
II After a remote starter failure, the parking lights will flash three [3x] times followed by the error code. See table.

PARKING LIGHT FLASHES DIAGNOSTIC

3 + 1 3 + 2 3 + 3 3 + 4 3 + 5 3 + 6 3 + 7 3 + 8 3 + 9 3 + 10 3 + 11 3 + 12 3 + 13 3 + 14 3 + 15

Tach is not programmed OR engine is already running. Key is in ignition ON position. Door is open. Trunk is open. Foot brake is ON. Hood is open. Loop is not cut. Vehicle failed to remote start. Vehicle movement detected (VSS). System is in Valet Mode. CAN communication failure RS not synchronized. Start vehicle with OEM key for 15 sec before trying a new RS sequence. Bypass problem. Idle mode or takeover is not available on this vehicle. Overheat protection.

REMOTE STARTER SHUTDOWN ERROR CODES: NOTES
I WARNING: The following applies only when the parking lights are connected and supported by the system.
II If the engine shuts down after a remote starter sequence use the query command from a compatible aftermarket remote to display the shutdown error code. The parking lights will flash four [4x] times followed by the error code. See table.

PARKING LIGHT FLASHES DIAGNOSTIC

4 + 1 4 + 2 4 + 3 4 + 4 4 + 5 4 + 6 4 + 7 4 + 8 4 + 9 4 + 10 4 + 11 4 + 12 4 + 13 4 + 14 4 + 15

Engine tach signal was lost. Emergency brake signal was lost. Foot brake ON detected. Hood open detected. Tach over rev detected. Glow plug timeout error. Vehicle movement detected (VSS). Check engine light ON. Low fuel level. Open door detected. CAN communication failure during RS sequence. RS not synchronized. Start vehicle with OEM key for 15 sec before trying a new RS sequence. Bypass problem. Idle mode or takeover is not available on this vehicle. Overheat protection.

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ALARM ERROR CODES – 1 OF 1

ALARM ERROR CODES: NOTES I WARNING: The following applies only when the parking lights are connected and supported by the system.
II If the alarm has been triggered, the parking lights will flash five [5x] times followed by the alarm activation event.
III The alarm event code is also displayed in a repeating pattern on the antenna’s LED when the alarm is triggered, until unlock is received.

PARKING LIGHT FLASHES
5 + 1 5 + 2 5 + 3 5 + 4 5 + 5 5 + 6 5 + 7 5 + 8 5 + 9 5 + 10

ANTENNA LED FLASHES DIAGNOSTIC

1

Shock sensor triggered

2

Door open

3

Trunk open

4

Hood open

5

Zone 2 input triggered

6

Foot brake ON

7

Ignition ON

8

Motion detected

9

Tilt detected

10

Warn away input triggered

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MODULE RESET PROCEDURE – 1 OF 1

The following procedure resets the module

06

Reconnect all connectors.

programming to the vehicle. It does not reset

any settings configured online.

01

Disconnect all connectors from module except

07

Repeat programming procedure.

the M1 BLACK 8-pin connector and the M4

BLACK 20-pin connector.

02

Disconnect the M1 BLACK 8-pin connector

Failure to follow procedure may result with a

and the M4 BLACK 20-pin connector.

DTC or a CHECK ENGINE error message.

03

PRESS AND HOLD the module’s programming

button while connecting the M1 BLACK

8-pin connector and the M4 BLACK 20-pin

connector.

04

Wait, LED 1 and 2 will flash RED. RELEASE

programming button.

05

Module RESET completed.

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WEBLINK CABLE (required accessory sold separately)

WEBLINK CABLE

MODULE WEBLINK PORT

4 PIN BLACK CABLE

WEBLINK MOBILE (accessory sold separately)

MODULE WEBLINK PORT

4 PIN BLACK CABLE

RF KIT (accessory sold separately)
MODULE RF PORT

4 PIN BLACK CABLE

COMPATIBLE ACCESSORIES – 1 OF 2
COMPUTER USB PORT

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MOBILE DEVICE PORT
OBDII CONNECTOR

OBDII CONNECTOR 12345678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

ANTENNA

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TELEMATIC KIT (accessory sold separately)
MODULE TELEMATIC PORT

COMPATIBLE ACCESSORIES – 2 OF 2
(NC)

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WHITE 4 PIN

(NC)

MODULE

BCDEFBFDEF GHEF

RED 4 PIN

(NC)

BLACK (NC)
4 PIN
(NC) (NC)

SMARTSTART with 2nd generation HCx [HCA-320] (accessories sold separately)

ADS-HRN(RS)-SM01
MODULE TELEMATIC PORT
BLUE 4 PIN

WHITE (NC) 4 PIN
(NC) (NC)

BLACK

(NC)

4 PIN

(NC) (NC)

DIRECTED SMARTSTART DIRECTED SMARTSTART

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REMOTE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE – 1 OF 1

Plug the antenna into the RF/Weblink port of

06

The antenna’s LEDs will flash once [1x] for

the module (4 pin black).

each successful pairing.

01

WARNING: Complete the module

07

Release the antenna button. The antenna’s

programming procedure and tach

LEDs will turn OFF.

programming procedure before programming

the remotes. A maximum of four [4x]

aftermarket remotes per system.

02

Set ignition to ON position.

OFF ACC ON START

ENGINE START STOP

08

Set ignition to OFF position.

OOFFFF QRR ON STQUT

IIePI ENGINE OP

03

Press and release the antenna button, then

09

Remote Programming Procedure completed.

press and hold the antenna button. The

antenna’s LEDs will turn ON solid.

04

Parking Light will flash once [1x].

To program an additional aftermarket remote

as second vehicle mode: Follow steps 1 to

4. Press twice [2x] on the “F” button then

press once [1x] on the LOCK button of the

aftermarket remote. Follow steps 6 to 9.

05

Press once [1x] on the LOCK button of each

Please visit www.idataguides.com to see all of

aftermarket remote.

our remote user manuals

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VALET MODE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE – 1 OF 1

NOTE: In Valet Mode, the Remote starter is not

06

Valet Mode Programming Procedure

functional. Keyless entry, Lock and Unlock will

completed.

remain functional. See RF kit user manual for

alternate valet mode programming.

01

Time restriction. Complete next step within 7

To exit valet mode: repeat steps 1 to 5.

seconds.

02

Cycle ignition ON twice [2x OFF/ON] rapidly.

OFF ACC ON START

ENGINE START STOP

03

Press and release the BRAKE pedal three

times [3x].

04

Parking Light will flash once [1x] then will

flash twice [2x].

05

Set ignition to OFF position.

OFF ACC ON START

ENGINE START STOP

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INSTALLATION CHECKLIST – 1 OF 2

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CHECKLIST – WITH AFTERMARKET KEYFOB

1 WARNING: Vehicle engine will start many times. Test in a well ventilated area.

9 Press the START/STOP button once [1x] on the aftermarket keyfob to shut down vehicle.

2 Close all vehicle doors, hood and trunk.

Question 7: Does the vehicle shut down?

3 Press the LOCK button once [1x] on the aftermarket keyfob.

YES: Go to next step.

Question 1: Do the doors lock? YES: Go to next step.

NO: Repeat step. If problem persists, press the brake pedal once [1x] to shut down the vehicle and call technical support.

NO: Verify the remote programming, the RF connections and the wired door lock/unlock connections as illustrated in the wiring diagram, if applicable. Repeat the test and call
technical support, if the problem persists.

10 RAP and auto light shutdown test
Question 8: Did the radio, interior controls and headlights turn off within 60 seconds after remote start shutdown?

4 Press the UNLOCK button once [1x] on the aftermarket keyfob. Question 2: Do the doors unlock?
YES: Go to next step.
NO: Verify the remote programming, the RF connections and the wired door lock/unlock connections as illustrated in the wiring diagram, if applicable. Repeat the test and call
technical support, if the problem persists.

YES: Go to next step.

NO: Verify the RAP SHUTDOWN connections as illustrated in the wiring diagram. Repeat the test and call technical support if the problem persists.

11 Open hood.

12

If not already installed, affix the mandatory orange warning sticker under the hood and proceed to next step.

5 Press the TRUNK release button once [1x] on the aftermarket keyfob if supported. Question 3: Does the trunk or hatch open/unlock?
YES: Close trunk or hatch and go to next step.

NO: Verify the remote programming, the RF connections and the wired trunk/hatch connections as illustrated in the wiring diagram, if applicable. Repeat the test and call
technical support, if the problem persists.

6 Press the AUX 1 button once [1x] on the aftermarket keyfob if supported. Question 4: Does the driver side sliding door open?
YES: Press the AUX 1 button once [1x] to close the driver sliding door and go to next step.

NO: Verify the remote programming and the RF connections. Repeat the test and call technical support, if the problem persists.

7 Press the AUX 2 button once [1x] on the aftermarket keyfob if supported.

Question 5: Does the passenger side sliding door open? YES: Press the AUX 2 button once [1x] to close the passenger sliding door and go to next step.

NO: Verify the remote programming and the RF connections. Repeat the test and call technical support, if the problem persists.

8 Press the START/STOP button once [1x] on the aftermarket keyfob to remote start vehicle.

Question 6: Does the vehicle remote start? YES: Go to next step.

13 Press the START/STOP button once [1x] on the aftermarket keyfob to remote start vehicle. Question 9: Does the vehicle remote start?
YES: The vehicle is not equipped with a factory hood pin. Install a mandatory aftermarket hood switch, then repeat the test. NO: Go to next step. 14 Close hood. 15 Enter vehicle and close the doors. 16 Press the START/STOP button once [1x] on the aftermarket keyfob to remote start vehicle. 17 Wait for the vehicle to start. 18 Press brake pedal.
Question 10: Does the vehicle shut down? YES: Go to next step.
NO: The module does NOT detect the brake pedal signal. Press the START/STOP button once [1x] on the aftermarket keyfob to shut down vehicle, check connection as illustrated in the
wiring diagram, if applicable, and call technical support.
19 Exit vehicle. 20 Installation checklist completed.

NO: Verify the remote programming, the RF connections and check the remote start error codes. Repeat the test and call technical support, if the problem persists.

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INSTALLATION CHECKLIST – 2 OF 2

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CHECKLIST – WITH OEM KEYFOB 1 WARNING: Vehicle engine will start many times. Test in a well ventilated area. 2 Close all vehicle doors, hood and trunk. 3 Press LOCK button three times [3x] rapidly on the OEM keyfob to remote start vehicle.
Question 1: Does the vehicle remote start? YES: Go to next step. NO: The module doesn’t detect OEM remote lock button from the vehicle communication network. Check all connections, repeat the test and call technical support, if the problem persists. 4 Press LOCK button three times [3x] rapidly on the OEM keyfob to shut down vehicle.
Question 2: Does the vehicle shut down? YES: Go to next step. NO: Repeat step. If the problem persists, press on the brake pedal once [1x] to shut down the vehicle and call technical support. 5 RAP Shutdown test
Question 3: Did the radio, interior controls, and headlights turn off within 60 seconds after remote start shutdown? YES: Go to next step. NO: Verify the RAP SHUTDOWN connections as illustrated in the wiring diagram. Repeat the test and call technical support, if the problem persists. 6 Open hood. 7 If not already installed, affix the mandatory orange warning sticker under the hood and proceed to next step. 8 Press LOCK button three times [3x] rapidly on the OEM keyfob to remote start vehicle.
Question 4: Does the vehicle remote start? YES: The vehicle is not equipped with a factory hood pin. Install a mandatory aftermarket hood switch, then repeat the test. NO: Go to next step. 9 Close hood. 10 Enter vehicle and close the doors. 11 Press LOCK button three times [3x] rapidly on the OEM keyfob to remote start vehicle. 12 Wait for the vehicle to start. 13 Press brake pedal.
Question 5: Does the vehicle shut down? YES: Go to next step. NO: The module does NOT detect the brake pedal signal. Press LOCK button three times [3x] rapidly on the OEM keyfob to shut down, check the brake connection as illustrated in the wiring diagram, if
applicable, and call technical support.
14 Exit vehicle. 15 Installation checklist completed.

Patent No. US 8,856,780 CA 2759622

HCX

HCX Product Guide www.idatalink.com