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Volvo XC40, XC60, XC90, S60, S90 RemoteStart Installation -SKSXC
Installation guide for Volvo XC60 / XC90 / XC40 / s60 / S90 3X lock remote start with optionalCompustar Drone add-on or Compustar RF remotes.
Written By: Noah Thatcher
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INTRODUCTION
The SKSXC is a remote start interface that connects to the Volvo telematics module in thepassenger side kick.
The installation requires four (4) connections to the telematics harness.
CAN highCAN lowPowerGround
Optional connection: Compustar Drone telematics module for smart phone integration and GPSservices
Optional connection: Compustar RF remote antenna for external remotes using CompustarFTD100 adapter
Standalone, the SKSXC will work using the factory key fob (3X lock)
Compatibility:
XC40 2018-2019
XC60 2017-2019
XC90 2015-2019
S60 2019
S90 2017-2019
Note: any current body style Volvo should work with the SKSXC if OEM telematics is availablewith remote start. We are in the process of validating more models and model years and willupdate this list as we do.
TOOLS:Soldering Iron (1)Electrical tape (1)Wire strippers (1)Heat shrink (optional) (1)
PARTS:SKSXC (1)
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Step 1 — Remove trim cover along door sill
Remove plastic trim cover alongpassenger door sill
Step 2 — Access harness going into door
Pull back flooring carpet
Access taped harness which goesfrom kick area to door
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Step 3 — Remove section of tape from harness
Cut section of tape and remove sothat wires in harness can beaccessed
Step 4 — Identify CAN wires
Identify twisted pair of purple /white and purple / green wires fromfactory harness
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Step 5 — Connect CAN wires
Connect white wire from SKSXCharness to purple/white wire fromfactory harness
Connect purple wire from SKSXCharness to purple / green wire fromfactory harness
Be sure to solder and insulate allconnections
Step 6 — Identify power wire
Locate red wire in harness
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Step 7 — Power connection
Connect red wire from SKSXCharness to red wire from vehicleharness
Be sure to solder and insulate allconnections
Step 8 — Connect ground wire
Locate black / white wire connectedto bolt next to door jam
Connect black wire from SKSXCharness to black / white wire at bolt
Be sure to solder and insulate allconnections
You may also use a ring terminal toconnect SKSXC ground wire to bolt
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Step 9 — Plug in module
Plug SKSXC module into SKSXCwiring harness
Step 10 — Test remote start operation
Ensure that vehicle is in a safelocation to start engine
Close all doors (all doors must beclosed for remote start to work)
It is important to test before re-assembling vehicle in case anytroubleshooting needs to beperformed
From outside vehicle, press lockbutton on key fob three (3) times
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Step 11 — Test key takeover
With remote start on, unlock andenter vehicle with key
Rotate turn-to-start clockwise(ignition). Instrument cluster willturn on.
Test gear shift. If gear shifts, keytakeover has been performed.
Step 12 — Test hood shutoff
Open hood
Step outside vehicle and close alldoors (leave hood open)
Attempt to remote start using 3Xlock on the key fob
Verify that remote start does not turnon
Close hood
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Step 13 — OPTIONAL - Compustar Drone connection
Plug Compustar Drone into greyport on SKSXC module
Step 14 — OPTIONAL Compustar Drone connection (check cellular connection)
Activate Drone atwww.dronemobile.com
Ensure that blue and green LEDs onDrone are both flashing
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Step 15 — OPTIONAL - Test Drone operation
Setup Drone module/account onmobile application in accordancewith Drone quick-start instructions(or go to test site if you are aCompustar dealer).
Close all doors and lock vehicleusing key fob. Remote start will notwork unless all doors are closed andvehicle is locked.
Open Drone mobile application orlogin to Drone on web browser andpress 'START' button. Vehicleshould start.
Step 16 — OPTIONAL - RF remote connection
Connect one side of blue cable ofCompustar FTD100 adapter intogrey port on SKSXC module
Connect remaining side of bluecable into black port on FTD100
Plug antenna cable intocorresponding blue 4 or 6 pin porton FTD100
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To program remotes, cycle theignition on and off(using push tostart dial) 5X. Finishing the cycle onOFF. Then hit lock on each
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Compustar RF remote beingprogrammed (starting with 2-way ifapplicable)
For FMX remotes, Cycle IGN 5x >press and release button on theAntenna>press and release lockbutton on each remote
Step 17 — OPTIONAL - Test RF remote operation
Once RF remotes are programmed(see previous step), test remotestart/stop, lock/unlock from externalRF remotes
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Step 18 — Mount module(s) and re-assemble kick area
Tape factory harness and makesure all connections are solderedand insulated
Securely mount SKSXC and Drone/ RF antenna (if applicable).Recommended location is abovefactory module in kick
Move carpet back to original position
Replace plastic trim cover
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