Remote Control  (490-0850)      Installing Switches     Faxback Doc. # 8950
Alarm System

The pin switches mount along the inside edge of the trunk and hood, so that
opening and closing the hood or trunk trips the switch and sends a signal
to the control module.  To mount the pin switches, do the following:

 1.  Find suitable mounting locations on the framing around the hood and
     trunk so that closing the hood or trunk presses down the pin switch.

 2.  Using a pin switch as a guide, mark the position for the holes.

 3.  Drill 9/32-inch holes at the chosen locations.

 4.  Coat the drilled holes with an anti-corrosion compound or heavy
     grease to prevent rust.

 5.  Mount the pin switches with the provided nuts and washers.

 6.  Adjust each pin so that it is pressed down at least 1/4-inch when you
     close the hood or trunk.

WIRE THE DOOR SWITCHES

This system uses the existing door switches to activate the alarm.  First
determine the type of door switch connections your vehicle has.  If you are
not sure what type of door switch your vehicle has, contact your vehicle
dealer.

*  Many vehicle have a single connection at the dome or courtesy light that
   connects to each door.  If your vehicle has this wiring system and the
   vehicle does not have a delayed dome light, use the provided
   instructions for your type of vehicle.

*  If, however, your vehicle has a dome light that turns on before you open
   the door or delays turning off after you close the door, we recommend
   you have a professional install the system.

ALL DOMESTIC FORD PRODUCTS

Route the violet wire to the door switch wire that leads to the dome or
courtesy light.  With the supplied squeeze connector, connect the violet
wire to the door switch wire.  This connects the terminal to chassis
ground when the door is closed and +12 volts when the door is opened.

*  General Motors, Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Datsun/Nissan, Flat, Fiesta, Isuzu,
   Mazda, Renault, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo

Route the gray wire to the door switch wire that leads to the dome or
courtesy light.  Connect the gray wire to the door switch wire using the
supplied squeeze connector.  The connects to +12 volts when the door
is closed, and to chassis ground when the door is opened.

OTHERS:

Use a voltmeter or test lamp to determine whether the separate door switch
wires or the single wire leading from the door switch to the courtesy light
is connected to +12 volts or to chassis ground when the door is opened.  If
they are connected to +12 volts when the door is opened, use the provided
violet wire.  If they are connected to +12 volts when the door is closed,
use the gray wire.

Note:  Mercedes switches vary with each model.  Some might use both wires.
       Check with your auto dealer.

Caution:  If you make connection to a single door switch wire in the dome
          or courtesy light, use either the gray wire or violet wire, not
          both. Using both wires could damage the alarm system.

Wire the Pin Switches

Follow these instructions to connect the pin switches to the control
module.

 1.  Route one of the wiring harness' brown wires to the hood pin switch
     and the other brown wire to the trunk pin switch.

 2.  Plug the brown wire's bullet end into each switch.

(SMC/jlc-03/22/94)