Specifications

MAIN CONTROL MODULE

Mounting

The new Standard states “where practicable, all components of the

VSAS shall be concealed”.

This means you cannot see it or grab hold of it !

Remember concealment is the key to a good security system installation. Since

most installers mount the brain module under the dash near the fuse box, that’s

exactly the first pl

ace a thief would look.

Remember that a security system is only as good as the installation. As installers,

we have a moral obligation to the customer to perform installations with the security

of the vehicle in mind, rather than what is easiest for us

. Therefore, choose a more

secure location, such as behind the glove box (photo above

module is above the

dash support tube) or behind the centre console, in an area that requires the

removal of several panels to gain access. As Mongoose Standards approved

products are programmed via the ignition input the control module can be completely

hidden. The only internal jumpers on some models control door polarity or a turbo

function and these should be set prior to installation.

Once you have decided where you

are going to mount the alarm brain module you

are now ready to make your loom and interface with the vehicle.

IMPORTANT

–

UNPLUG THE MAIN ALARM FUSE (OR WHOLE LOOM) AND DO

NOT INSERT IT UNTIL ALL CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE AND CHECKED.

If the module or

fuse is plugged in first there is a great risk that you will blow up

something in the brain module if a wrong connection is made. Always connect earth

circuits first before any other connections are made.

Wiring

Start covering the alarm wiring harness w

ith electrical looming tape from

the module making sure there is no stress. Make the loom flow logically and to look

like factory looms, branching out at the various necessary points. Always think

ahead so that you can add any additional wires for accessor

ies or relays etc. so

that you save time and tape. Trying to tape up a harness after it is installed into the

vehicle will only lead to a complete mess.

Cut off any excess cables, or tape into the loom

do not push any excess up under

the dash and hope i

t doesn’t fall out; you will only end up with a “bird’s nest”.