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INSTALLATION GUIDE
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OWNER’S GUIDE
REMOTE STARTER MODELS RS82 AND RS85
CONTENTS
System Features ..................................... 1
System Components ................................... 1
Required Tools ...................................... 1
Technical Assistance................................. 1
Before You Begin .................................. 1-2
Precautions......................................... 2
Using your Test Probe................................ 2
Making Wiring Connections ...
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SYSTEM FEATURES Two-Button Extended Range Remotely start your car to run the heater or air conditioning from an extended distance. Remote Control Two-Way Capability Works with your factory keyless remote transmitter (RS85 only) or the transmitter included with this kit. Parking Light Confirmation Confirms that your vehicle has received a remote signal and will remain on if the engine is remotely started. (Optional part #775 required.) Code Learning Allows your remote starter to learn new remotes
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Since there are many different makes and models of vehicles, look at the wiring chart on page 17 in this manual and our website, www.bulldogsecurity.com. Read this manual thoroughly before starting the installation. You must decide if the parking light option is desired. If so, an optional Part #775 will be needed. TACH/TACHLESS OPERATION In most cases the decision to go with tachless mode will save time during the installation. If your vehicle is hard-starting then you should use tach mode. MAK
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4. Insert the wire(s) from the starter through the hole as shown. If two or more wires are inserted, wrap them in opposite directions. 5. Wrap the wire around one side then the other and finally around itself as shown. 1 2 3 6. Use electrical tape to wrap. Be sure to cover the wire about two inches on either side of the connection. First pull the wire that you have just connected along side the wire you connected to, tape and wire tie them together. Use this method for all connections. Electrica
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4. Use electrical tape to wrap, be sure to cover about 2 inches on either side of connection. Secure with wire ties as shown. Electrical Tape Wire Tie Wire Tie Use this method ONLY when connecting two separate wires end to end. LOCATING & MAKING CONNECTIONS Please see the wiring chart on this website, www.bulldogsecurity.com/wires.htm. CONSTANT POWER (+12V, key in any position including off) These wire(s) are in your vehicle’s main ignition harness, usually located on the steering column coming
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Parking Light Output (-) (Optional Part #775 required) Probe the wire(s) coming from your head- Positive Parking Lights Negative Parking Lights lamp switch. Find the wire that will show YELLOW +12V when the parking lights are ON and YELLOW To parking To parking light ground when the lights are OFF. Connect light wire circuit the YELLOW wire from Part #775 to this wire. in vehicle Connect the BROWN wire from the 11-pin WHITE harness to the WHITE wire on Part #775. WHITE 87a BLACK 87a BLACK Connec
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CONNECTING THE 11-PIN NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH HARNESS & 4-RELAY HARNESS MECHANICAL NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH When installing a Bulldog remote starter on GM vehicles or Dodge Dakotas built prior to 1996, you must: RED To +12V constant Use the diagram below to create a circuit that BLACK Ground will prevent the remote starter from starting the BROWN (-) Parking Light Output vehicle unless the key is removed from the ignition (Requires optional part #775) switch. BLUE/BLACK (+) Brake Switch PRE-1996 GM R
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MODEL RS85 OPERATOR PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS ALL OF THE FUNCTIONS AND PROGRAMMING OF THE RS82, PLUS: Programming to Start your Vehicle with your Factory Keyless Entry Press and hold the brake, press and hold Button #1 on the Bulldog Security remote until the parking lights flash once (if connected) or for approximately six (6) seconds or until the unit clicks or flashes. Release. Press Button #2. The parking lights will flash once (if connected). NOTE: A relay Part #775 is required to make this
