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- RS122E
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Operating Instructions. Bulldog Security RS122, RS122E, RS112E, RS102, RS202
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Bulldog Security RS122E is a remote starter system that provides keyless entry, trunk release, and remote programming features for your vehicle. With its extended-range antenna, you can operate the system from up to 800 feet away. The system also includes a tach/tachless option for easy installation and a parking light confirmation feature to ensure that your vehicle has received the remote signal. The dome light supervision feature automatically turns on the dome light when you unlock the doors, providing added convenience and safety.
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TRUNK RELEASE OUTPUT (Optional Part #775 required)
Locate the trunk release wire coming from the back of the trunk release switch. To determine if your trunk release is tripped by a (+) positive or a (-) negative (most trunk release switches are (+) positive).
Place one end of your test light to ground, probe the wire. Press the “Trunk” button, if the test light illuminates, you have a
(+) positive trunk release. If it does not, connect the test light to +12V constant and probe the wire. If the test light illuminates when the button is pressed, then you have a (-) negative trunk release.
Connect the WHITE WITH RED STRIPE wire to the WHITE wire of the optional relay.
Please use figures below for correct connections.
NEGATIVE TRUNK RELEASE
WHITE
WHITE/RED
FROM ALARM
RED
Optional part #775 required.
TO FACTORY TRUNK WIRE
YELLOW
87a
BLUE
BLACK
POSITIVE TRUNK RELEASE
WHITE
WHITE/RED
FROM ALARM
RED
TO FACTORY TRUNK WIRE
YELLOW
87a
BLUE
BLACK
+12 VOLT FUSED
AT 10 AMPS
+12 VOLT FUSED
AT 20 AMPS
THE RED WIRE IS NOT USED, TAPE OFF.
AUXILIARY INPUT
If you wish to use this starter with an aftermarket alarm, connect the BLUE wire from the 18-pin harness to the second or third channel (-) output of your existing alarm. When the output is activated, a (-) signal will be supplied to the remote starter.
OPERATOR PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS
ENTERING PROGRAMMING MODE
Make sure your vehicle is not running and the brake is pressed. The brake is to remain pressed as long as you want to remain in programming mode. The only exception is when a different remote has been learned. The unit will exit the programming mode simply by releasing the brake and the parking lights will flash three (3) times.
Adding Additional Remotes
Press and hold brake. Next, press and hold Button #1 on the working remote until the parking lights flash once. Release. Press and release Button #4 on the new remote. The parking lights will flash three (3) times confirming that the new remote was learned.
Cold Start On and Off (Degree Select)
Press and hold brake. Press and hold Button #2 until the parking lights flash twice. Release. Press and hold Button #2. Each parking light flash is a progression in degrees. Flash #1 is -40ºF, flash
#2 is -30ºF, flash #3 is -20ºF, flash #4 is -10ºF, flash #5 is 0ºF, flash #6 is +10ºF, flash #7 is
+20ºF. Two quick flash parking light flashes is Cold Start Off. Release the brake, the parking lights will flash three (3) times. NOTE: Factory setting is OFF.
Door Lock Pulse Length (Long)
Press and hold brake. Next, press and hold Button #3, the parking lights will flash three (3) times.
Release. Press and release Button #1. The parking lights will flash once, the door lock pulse length will be 3.5 seconds of output. Release the brake, the parking lights will flash three (3) times.
(For European type door locks)
Door Lock Pulse Length (Short)
Press and hold brake. Next, press and hold Button #3, the parking lights will flash three (3) times.
Release. Press and release Button #1. The parking lights will flash twice, the door lock pulse length will be 0.7 seconds of output. Release the brake, the parking lights will flash three (3) times. NOTE: Factory setting is SHORT pulse length.
Tach Mode - ON
Press and hold brake. Press and hold Button #3, the parking lights will flash three (3) times.
Release. Press and release Button #4, the parking lights will flash twice. The Tach Start is programmed ON. Release the brake, the parking lights will flash three (3) times.
Tachless Mode - ON
Press and hold brake. Press and hold Button #3, the parking lights will flash three (3) times.
Release. Press and release Button #4, the parking lights will flash once. The Tachless Start is programmed ON. NOTE: Factory setting is Tachless Start ON. Release the brake, the parking lights will flash three (3) times.
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Door Lock Pulse Length (Long)
Press and hold brake. Next, press and hold Button #3, the parking lights will flash three (3) times.
Release. Press and release Button #1. The parking lights will flash once, the door lock pulse length will be 3.5 seconds of output. Release the brake, the parking lights will flash three (3) times.
(For European type door locks)
Door Lock Pulse Length (Short)
Press and hold brake. Next, press and hold Button #3, the parking lights will flash three (3) times.
Release. Press and release Button #1. The parking lights will flash twice, the door lock pulse length will be 0.7 seconds of output. Release the brake, the parking lights will flash three (3) times. NOTE: Factory setting is SHORT pulse length.
Tach Mode - ON
Press and hold brake. Press and hold Button #3, the parking lights will flash three (3) times.
Release. Press and release Button #4, the parking lights will flash twice. The Tach Start is programmed ON. Release the brake, the parking lights will flash three (3) times.
Tachless Mode - ON
Press and hold brake. Press and hold Button #3, the parking lights will flash three (3) times.
Release. Press and release Button #4, the parking lights will flash once. The Tachless Start is programmed ON. NOTE: Factory setting is Tachless Start ON. Release the brake, the parking lights will flash three (3) times.
Programming Runtime with Brake not Pressed
Press and hold Button #4. The parking lights will flash once for every five (5) minutes you want to program. Release button at desired runtime. Maximum length, 15 minutes.
Clearing the E-Prom
Press and hold the brake, now cycle the key in the ignition switch from OFF to RUN (not start) five (5) times within four (4) seconds. If you cannot physically do this in the proper amount of time, then remove the YELLOW ignition input wire from Ignition I and touch this YELLOW wire to
+12V constant five (5) times within four (4) seconds. Release the brake, now try the remote. The unit should not function. If it does repeat the above procedure. If the unit does not function, unplug the unit from both harnesses, wait one (1) minute and plug it back in. Press Button #4 (stop) the parking lights will flash three (3) times, the unit is now back to factory default and ready to operate.
HOW TO USE YOUR REMOTE TRANSMITTER
Start
Lock
Unlock
Trunk
Stop
BULLDOG
BUTTON #1
Starts your vehicle from 400 feet away. (E-Model, up to 800 feet)
BUTTON #2
Locks and unlocks your power door locks.
BUTTON #3
Pops your trunk
BUTTON #4
Shuts engine off and programs runtime.
Starting the Vehicle with the Remote Transmitter
Press and release button #1 (start). The parking lights will flash once, confirming the car starter received the signal. The car will then start and the parking lights will turn on and remain on while the vehicle is running. To shut off the engine before the preset time, press button #4 (stop) or press the brake pedal. NOTE: If your car does not start on the first crank it will automatically attempt to start up to
2 more times. (only in tachless mode) In tachless mode, parking lights will wait approximately 10 seconds before turning on.
Pit Stop: Exiting the Car with the Engine Running
Make sure the transmission is in park and press button #1 (start) before turning the ignition switch off. (The engine will remain running for the preset time.)
Keyless Entry Operation
Press button #2 (lock/unlock), the parking lights will flash once and the doors will lock. Press button #2 again, the parking lights will flash twice, the doors will unlock, and the parking lights will remain on for one minute or until you turn the ignition on or press the brake.
Dome Light Option
The remote starter includes an optional output that can be used to illuminate the dome light when pressing button #2 and unlocking your power door locks. The dome light will remain on for one minute or until you turn the ignition on or press the brake.
Trunk Release Output
The remote car starter includes an optional output that can be used to do one of the following: open the trunk
(optional part #775 required), roll up the windows (optional module part #WRU-B), close the sun roof (optional part #775 required) etc. This output will pulse .75 seconds when pressed and released. In instances where a continuous signal is needed such as sun roof and power windows, hold down button #3 (trunk) as long as the signal is needed to complete the task. The parking lights will remain on as long as this button is being pressed.
Runtime Confirmation (Engine Not Running)
To check programmed runtime, press and release button #4 (stop), the parking lights will flash for the programmed length of time. Each flash will equal 5 minutes of runtime.
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Key Features
- 4-Button Extended Range Remote Control
- Keyless Entry
- Trunk Release
- Remote Programmable Run Time
- Run Time Confirmation
- Tach/Tachless Option
- Parking Light Confirmation
- Dome Light Supervision
- Cold Start
- Pit Stop Mode
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Frequently Answers and Questions
Can this remote start system work with vehicles having an anti-theft coded radio?
Is this system designed to work with vehicles with manual transmission?
How does the tach/tachless operation affect installation?
Can I use mechanical wiring connections?
What is the recommended way to make wiring connections?
Can I use this system to start the engine indoors?
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Table of contents
- 2 System Features
- 2 System Components
- 2 Required Tools
- 2 Technical Assistance
- 3 Before You Begin
- 3 Precautions
- 3 Testing Your Wires
- 3 Making Connections
- 5 Locating & Making Connections
- 6 Neutral Safety Switch
- 7 Connecting 18-Pin Harness
- 7 Connecting 4-Relay Harness
- 7 Antenna Placement
- 8 Anti-Theft System
- 8 Optional Connections
- 10 Operating Instructions
- 10 Programming Instructions