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Greddy Turbo Timer Install

Last updated: April 2, 2001

TURBO TIMER MANUAL

How to wire the Turbo Timer w/ the Turbo Timer Harness

How to wire the Turbo Timer w/o the Turbo Timer Harness

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1. On the power harness, cut off the large 3-pin connector.

2. Tap or solder the cut lines of the power harness to the appropriate lines as shown below.

3. Be sure to ground the black wire to a good ground source.

Important: The Turbo Timer will not function properly if there is a bad ground connection. If grounding to the body, make
sure to remove the paint for the best ground.

Optional set-ups
Optional: Connect for Optional Parking Brake Warning
This feature notifies the driver with a "beep" if the key is removed without the parking brake engaged.

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1. Remove the cover for the parking brake. Look for the parking brake switch wire.
2. If there is only one wire from the switch, check to see: If the wire has: 0V when parking brake is ON 12V when
parking brake is OFF
If there are two wires from the switch, look for the wire that has:
0V when parking brake is ON
12V when parking brake is OFF

3. Route the "BROWN" wire from the Safety Feature Harness through the center console to the parking brake switch.
4. Tap the "BROWN" wire to the wire from Step 2.
5. Reinstall the parking brake cover.

Optional: Connect for Speedometer Signal Feature

This feature will shut the engine off if the vehicle starts to move during "turbo-timing."

1. Connect the "PURPLE" wire to the speedometer signal wire from the ECU.
2. Please refer to the factory service manual of the vehicle for the proper signal wire.
3. This feature should only be attempted by a skilled technician.

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Important: GReddy Performance Products, Inc. is not responsible for any damage caused by improper installation of the
GReddy Turbo Timer.
IMPORTANT:
Please do not attempt to hold down the POWER switch button while the turbo timer is turned off. This may cause the
Turbo Timer to malfunction.

Basic Operation
Start the engine
Music starts

2 seconds later

After 1 minute

During vehicle operation

Engine shuts down

Test: Parking Brake Safety Feature

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1. Repeat steps 1 through 3 of the

basic operation check procedure

2. Step on the foot brake and release

the parking brake. Be sure to have the
transmission in either neutral or park.

3. Turn the key switch to the OFF

position and check to see if the
countdown and SND flash alternately.
There should also be a beeping sound.

4. Re-engage the parking brake and

check to see if the Turbo Timer
continues to count down, without the
SND flashing and beeping.

5. During countdown, release the

parking brake. The engine should then
shut down.

Test: Speedometer Signal Safety Feature

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Caution: When checking this feature

be sure that there are no objects
directly in front of or behind the
vehicle.
1. Apply the foot brake and release the
parking brake.

2. Repeat steps 1-4 of the basic

operation check procedure. It should
count down and snd flash alternately
with a "beeping" sound.

3. Then put the vehicle in gear, release

the foot brake, and move the vehicle.
The engine should then shut down.
This completes the operation check
If the Turbo Timer does not operate
properly, first check all of the wire
connections, contact the Authorized
GReddy Dealer you purchased the
turbo timer from for assistance.

How to change the preset time

By pressing the time switch, you can
change the time setting.
When the Program Number is
displayed.
When the Time is diplayed.
* If you tap the time switch button, the
time will increase, by 10 seconds.
* If you hold down the time switch
button, the time will increase by l
minute.

How to program the preset time

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By holding down the select switch,

you can save a desired time for both
P-1 and/or P-2

1. Set to the desired Preset time setting

P-1 or P-2

2. Set the time to desired time by

joggling the Time switch button.
3. Hold down the SELECT switch
button for 2-3 seconds, until you hear
a "beep." The desired time will now be
saved in the turbo timer's memory until
the battery is disconnected.

How to select the preset time

By pressing the select switch, you can
select the 2 preset time settings
Preset Time Setting:
P-1 > 1 minute
P-2 > 3 minute
* To switch to a desired preset time
setting, press select switch
* When the select switch is pressed
while the digital display is showing the
time. The turbo timer will then display
either P-1 or P-2.
* When the select switch is pressed
while the digital display is showing the
time. The turbo timer will then display
either P-1 or P-2.

* When the select switch is pressed

while the digital display is showing the
time. The turbo timer will then display
either P-1 or P-2.

How to turn the sound off

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By pressing and holding down the

power switch while the turbo timer is
ON, you can turn the sound ON and
OFF.
1. Turn the POWER on.
2. Hold the POWER switch button for
2-3 seconds
3. Then the Turbo Timer will make a
single beep, indicating that the Turbo
Timer's sound mode is either turned on
or off

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