RadioShack TD-1500 - Manuals

Page 2 - INTRODUCTION; BEFORE YOU BEGIN

2 INTRODUCTION The TD-1500 Auto Theft Deterrent System is a starter disablemodule that helps prevent auto theft or unauthorized vehicleuse. It quickly connects to your vehicle’s ignition system, andhas an easy-to-use remote for arming and disarming. Thearmed indicator shows when the system is on, to...

Page 3 - INCLUDED ITEMS

3 INCLUDED ITEMS Your TD-1500 includes the following items. Be sure you haveall items before you begin installation. Main System Wiring Harness Disarm Two-Button Remote Status Indicator with Bracket and Harness Wire Ties Wire Tap-In Connectors Double-Sided Tape 49-851.fm Page 3 Thursday, August 19, ...

Page 4 - INSTALLING THE SYSTEM

4 INSTALLING THE SYSTEM As you install the system, see the “Wiring Diagram” onPage 11. CONNECTING TO THE STARTER WIRES The starter wire connects the ignition switch to the starter so-lenoid. Follow these steps to find this wire. 1. Using the starter solenoid’s color coded wires as a guide, locate th...

Page 6 - CONNECTING TO POWER; INSTALLING THE STATUS INDICATOR

6 CONNECTING TO POWER 1. Touch the negative lead from a 12-volt test light or DC voltmeter to a metal part of your vehicle and use the pos-itive lead (with a wire-piercing probe adapter) to probefor an existing wire that has 12 volts when your vehicle’signition is off. 2. Use one of the supplied wir...

Page 7 - If you are using the supplied bracket, clean the; MOUNTING THE SYSTEM

7 2. If you are using the supplied bracket, clean the mounting surface with denatured alcohol and allow it todry. Peel the backing off of one side of the double-sidedtape and press it onto the bottom of the bracket. Thenpeel off the adhesive backing from the other side of thetape and press the brack...

Page 8 - USING THE SYSTEM; ACTIVATING THE REMOTE CONTROL

8 USING THE SYSTEM ACTIVATING THE REMOTE CONTROL You must train the system to respond to the supplied remotecontrol. To activate the remote control, immediately after ap-plying power, press DISARM on the remote. The systembeeps twice. If the system loses power, the system stops responding tothe remo...

Page 9 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE

9 CARE AND MAINTENANCE To enjoy your starter kill module for a long time: • Keep the module dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immedi- ately. • Handle the module gently and carefully. Don’t drop it. Modifying or tampering with the starter kill module’s internalcomponents can cause a malfunction and in...

Page 10 - SPECIFICATIONS

10 SPECIFICATIONS System Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–16 Volts DC Current Draw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 mA (Disarmed) Pulsed 40 mA (Armed) Maximum Switched Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Amps Remote Control Battery . . . . . . . . . . ...

Page 11 - WIRING DIAGRAM

11 WIRING DIAGRAM Yellow — Antenna Black — Ground Red — +12 Volts To the Ignition Switch To the Starter Solenoid R e d/ B la c k — T o S w itc h Wh ite — To Sta rt e r St a tus Indi c a tor Cut the wire going fromthe Ignition Switch to theStarter Solenoid. Power Harness 49-851.fm Page 11 Thursday, A...

Page 12 - RadioShack Limited Warranty

RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas 76102 10/96 Printed in the USA RadioShack Limited Warranty This security product is warranted against manufacturing defects inmaterial and workmanship for ninety (90) days from the date of pur-chase from RadioShack company owned stores and...