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− | * Connecting wires
| + | Connecting wires: |
| * Wires should be connected while the module is not plugged in. | | * Wires should be connected while the module is not plugged in. |
| * Wires should be fastened to stable wires or other non-moving parts. Any heat emitting and/or moving objects should be kept away from the wires. | | * Wires should be fastened to stable wires or other non-moving parts. Any heat emitting and/or moving objects should be kept away from the wires. |
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| * Wires cannot be connected to the board computers or control units. | | * Wires cannot be connected to the board computers or control units. |
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− | * Connecting power source
| + | Connecting power source: |
| * Be sure that after the car computer goes to sleep mode, power might be still available on the power wires. Depending on car, this may happen in 5 to 30 minutes period. | | * Be sure that after the car computer goes to sleep mode, power might be still available on the power wires. Depending on car, this may happen in 5 to 30 minutes period. |
| * When module is connected, measure voltage again to make sure it did not decrease. | | * When module is connected, measure voltage again to make sure it did not decrease. |
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| * 3 A, 125 V external fuse shall be used. | | * 3 A, 125 V external fuse shall be used. |
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− | * Connecting ignition wire
| + | Connecting ignition wire: |
| * Be sure to check if it is a real ignition wire i. e. power does not disappear after starting the engine. | | * Be sure to check if it is a real ignition wire i. e. power does not disappear after starting the engine. |
| * Check if this is not an ACC wire (when key is in the first position, most of the vehicle electronics are available). | | * Check if this is not an ACC wire (when key is in the first position, most of the vehicle electronics are available). |
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| * Ignition is connected to the ignition relay output. As alternative, any other relay, which has power output when ignition is on, may be chosen. | | * Ignition is connected to the ignition relay output. As alternative, any other relay, which has power output when ignition is on, may be chosen. |
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− | * Connecting ground wire
| + | Connecting ground wire: |
| * Ground wire is connected to the vehicle frame or metal parts that are fixed to the frame. | | * Ground wire is connected to the vehicle frame or metal parts that are fixed to the frame. |
| * If the wire is fixed with the bolt, the loop must be connected to the end of the wire. | | * If the wire is fixed with the bolt, the loop must be connected to the end of the wire. |