SKSNG213 and SKSNG167 SmartKey Starter Installation Manual

Plug 20-pin plug from EIS T-harness into 20-pin plug on module labeled SmartKey Starter®

Plug 16-pin module from PCM T-harness into 16-pin plug on module labeled SKSPCM

Once all connections are secured, start vehicle manually and test operation

An extra key is used for this installation and installed with the SmartKey Starter®

Remove back cover and battery from key

Insert battery emulator from inside of the key box into key with text on emulator saying BACK OF KEY facing the side of the key with no buttons.

Place key in box with buttons facing out

Inside the key box there is a U shaped bracket. Place bracket over the unlock button on the key by sliding into slots on side of key so that the bracket is holding down the unlock button

Close lid on key box and secure with 4 provided screws

Plug 2-pin white plug from key box into 2-pin white port labeled KEY on module labeled SmartKey Starter®

One of the pairs of wires in the distribution block is for the Keyless Go (KG module). A short test is used to locate the correct set. Once the pair of wires is located, that connector is removed from the block and connected to the provided KG harness

Press push to start button (once) 1X to go into ACC

The yellow light on the SmartKey Starter® module will begin to flash

Unplug one of the OEM plugs from the distribution block and observe LED for at least twenty (20) seconds. If yellow LED continues to flash and/or ALL LEDs turn off, reconnect plug to black and unplug the next plug. One of the plugs, when removed, will cause ONLY the LED on the module to stop flashing.

Connect the OEM plug from the test into the provided KG harness. Green LED on module should begin to flash, indicating the correct KG connection (with vehicle in ACC)

G Wagon and GLE/GLS: DO NOT make this connection for the G Wagon or W167. Move to step 10

Make sure all connections and fully seated and secure. Once connections are made, start vehicle and test operation before moving to next step.

Make sure that vehicle is in a safe place to start and that hood is closed

Test remote start by pressing and releasing the PANIC button on the OEM key fob one time (1X). Vehicle should remote start.

If the OEM key does not have a panic button, use a LOCK-UNLOCK-LOCK sequence to activate the remote start.

Vehicle can be shut down using either the panic button or LOCK-UNLOCK-LOCK

While vehicle is remotely started, with key on your person press the brake and the push to start button at the same time. Engine will shutdown and restart. After restart, the vehicle can be shifted into gear.

Open vehicle hood

Attempt a remote start by pressing and releasing the panic button once (1X). Vehicle should not remote start and the parking lights will flash seven (7X)

Remote start vehicle

While vehicle is running under remote start, make sure that you can lock and unlock the door using the outside door handle (Keyless Go) with the key on your person.

Compustar Drone: Connect to the GRAY 4-Pin port labeled DRONE on the SmartKey Starter module.

Directed Smart Start: Connect 4 Pin D2D cable from Smart Start to white 4-pin port labeled D2D on the SmartKey Starter module. Cut and insulate blue and green data wires (leaving only black and red for power and ground.

Connect 3-Pin ESP plug from Smart Start to 3-Pin white plug on SmartKey Starter labeled Smart Start. Do not ground gray wire from Smart Start.

Compustar DAS II sensor: Connect to 4-Pin RED port labeled SENSOR on the SmartKey Starter module

Compustar RF remotes: Connect Compustar antenna to 4-pin BLUE port on the SmartKey Starter module labeled 4PANT

AM remotes are NOT supported

Compustar remote programming: Cycle key from off to ignition 5X- parking lights will flash 1X after the 5th cycle. After the 5th cycle, press the button on the antenna (if antenna has a button) and press LOCK on each Compustar remote. Parking lights will flash when each remote is paired. Parking lights will flash 2X when exiting programming

Directed RF remotes: to add Directed remotes, a Directed XL202 RF to data converter must be used. Connect the XL202 to the 4 pin white plug labeled D2D on the SmartKey Starter module. Connect Directed RF antenna to XL202 and follow XL202 programming instructions

Compustar Alarm/Remote start module: an external alarm can be added using a Compustar Alarm/RS module (CM900, CMX, etc). To connect alarm use a RS232 cable. Plug one end of RS232 cable into BLACK port on CM7000 and other end of RS232 cable into GRAY 4 pin port labeled DRONE on SmartKey Starter module

RS232 cable must have blue and white (RX and TX) wires reversed on one end of the cable. For example, if blue wire is in the outside pin position on one connector, it must be in the inside pin on the other side of the cable.

Connect power, ground, and ignition wire from low current harness of Compustar CM. Constant power and ground can be wired to the SmartKey Starter T-harness

Connect all accessories into Compustar CM

Compustar KeyLocker and KP2: A KP2 Compustar touchpad can be connected using either a Compustar CM or a KeyLocker module. Connect KeyLocker to GRAY port labeled DRONE

Mount SmartKey Starter module and key box in secure location using zip ties

Mount SKSPCM module in secure location using zip ties

Make sure that all modules and harnessing are mounted away from any heat sources or moving parts

The provided warning sticker must be installed in this location or your SmartKey Starter® warranty will be voided

Install provided warning sticker on intermediate panel covering OBD II plug access. The purpose of the sticker is to inform anyone working on the vehicle that the vehicle is equipped with a remote starter. Remote starter should be turned off (valet mode) any time the vehicle is being serviced or any undergoing any diagnostic tests.