Turbo Timer Companion Lite®

Installation Instructions for the Golf & GTI

Beetle | Bora/Jetta | Golf/GTI | Passat

Note: Please read all instructions until you feel comfortable and everything is clear.

These installation instructions assume you have some electronics knowledge. If you have installed a car radio, amplifier, or a car alarm before this should be a easy job for you. If you are not comfortable with the procedures explained below, we recommend you find a qualified individual to help you with the installation.

These installation instructions also assume you have already installed a Turbo Timer in your car. If for any reason you decide to install a Turbo Timer and the Turbo Timer COMPANION Lite together, we recommend you install the turbo timer first in order to check that it's working properly and then proceed to install the Turbo Timer COMPANION Lite. This way in case you encounter a problem you will know which device is having the trouble.
Using this DIY below will help make the installation much easier. MAKE SURE to ALWAYS review the instructions first in order to check for different color wires the COMPANION Lite may use or for any additional info on the installation procedure. ALWAYS test the wires and NEVER rely solely on the instructions. Use this DYI as a guide ONLY.

Tools and supplies needed:

Turbo Timer COMPANION Lite ®
Voltmeter or 12V Circuit Tester
Wire Stripper/Cutter
Razor Blade/Knife
Soldering Iron
Small screwdriver or pick
Torx screwdriver sizes T15 and T20
Panel Removal Tool
Solder
Electrical Tape
Zip Ties

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Turbo Timer COMPANION Lite Wiring Diagram

Turbo Timer COMPANION Lite Install Instructions

Install Procedure:

Step 1:

We begin by removing the door panel from the driver side door.
First remove the small rubber piece on the underside of the door handle trim piece using a small pick or flat-head screwdriver.
Then slide the panel removal tool underneath the bottom portion of the door handle trim and release the clip. Then do the same thing on the top portion of the door handle trim and release the clip. The trim piece should lift out now.
Unplug the window switch harness and place the trim piece aside.
Then remove the 3 Phillips head screws from behind the door handle trim piece.
Remove the 3 T15 screws from underneath the door panel.
Remove the Phillips head screw from the top right hand corner of the door panel using a small Phillips head screwdriver.
Use the panel removal tool release the three clips on the left side of the door panel. Then do the same thing on the right side of the door panel.
With both hands, lift the entire door panel upwards and it should slide up and out.
Unplug the three harnesses for the trunk, gas tank, and door light. Lean the door panel against the car door and lay a towel over the top to protect it from any damage.

Step 2:

Now we will remove the panel and support bracket underneath the steering wheel. First remove the 3 T15 torx screws underneath the panel.
Use the panel removal tool to remove the fuse panel cover clips. There are 3 clips, one on the bottom, in the middle, and very top. Firmly grasp the left side panel and pull straight out towards the backside of the car.
Once you remove the left side panel you will see another T15 screw, remove that one as well. Then using the panel removal tool, release the clips under the right side panel by sliding it between the panel and dash on the side and top as shown in the picture.
Remove the 6 T20 screws holding the support bracket in.
Remove the support bracket by pulling it downward and removing from the car.

Step 3:

Now that we have the door panel and interior panels removed, we will locate the proper wires to use with the COMPANION Lite® unit. Cut away a few inches of the wiring harness sheathing so you have access to the wires inside. First locate the door LOCK wire in the harness on the door. (On most VW the LOCK=Yellow/Blue) If your not sure of the wire or you think you have the correct one, execute the "Door Lock Test" to insure you have the right wire. Making sure you have the right wire this will ensure you do not damage the COMPANION Lite® unit and void the warranty.

Note 1:

Note 2:

* Please Perform Door Lock Test

DOOR LOCK TEST >> To search or to make sure you have found the correct door LOCK wire, connect the 12V circuit tester to ground or a 3 or 5 amp fused wire to ground should work as well. Quick taps on the lock wire should lock the door. If you hold the connection, the windows should roll up. If the doors lock and the windows go up then you found the correct LOCK wire. If for any reason the fuse blows, this means that it is not the correct wire you need. Take another 3 or 5 amp fuse and look for another wire until you find the correct one.

Example: 12V circuit tester

Example: Fused Wire

Step 4: Connecting the Companion BLUE Wire Section

Use the panel removal tool to remove the plastic grommet from the door.
Get a guide wire (a metal wire hanger will work as well) and run the wire through the grommet hole in the door, through the rubber boot between the door and car.
Pull the COMPANION Lite® BLUE wire through the grommet, and run wire along the door wire harness.
Connect the COMPANION Lite® BLUE wire to the door LOCK wire (Yellow/Blue wire). Solder and tape your connections. Use either electrical tape or wire loom, cover the wire all the way to the right before the wire harness goes into the door. Then zip tie the wire so it is secure.
Insert the grommet and rubber boot back into their locations.

Step 5:

Note:

TEST 1

To check for constant 12 volts, find the wire that supplies 12 volts at all times.
To check for ignition power, this wire has 0 volt with ignition off and with the ignition switch ON, it will read 12 volts.

Connections from the COMPANION Lite® wires can be spliced into the turbo timer wires.

Connect the COMPANION Lite® RED wire to constant 12 volt supply, solder and tape your connections.
Connect the COMPANION Lite® YELLOW wire to ignition power, solder and tape your connections.
Connect the COMPANION Lite® BLACK wire to chassis ground, solder and tape your connections.
Apply double sided tape to the COMPANION Lite® module and place it on top of the Comfort Control Module (CCM)

Select Options:
If you only want the oem alarm to activate and lock the doors, flip the switch on the device to setting: [0]
If you want the oem alarm to activate, lock the doors, close the windows and sunroof flip the switch on the module to setting: [1]

** If you have the Roll Up Windows option and want to stop the windows form closing, press UNLOCK button on the oem remote, it will stop the windows from rolling up and turn off the alarm.

Important Note: If turbo timer is NOT in use once key is removed from the ignition, the COMPANION Lite® will activate 2 seconds later. In order to keep the COMPANION Lite® from locking the doors and activating the alarm, you must open drivers doors before turning off ignition. if you would like to install a ON/OFF switch so you can turn off the COMPANION Lite®, in the event that you need to turn it off for any reason.(service, valet , etc..)you can pick up a SPST ON-OFF MINI TOGGLE SWITCH at radio shack or any electronics outlet. If you would like more information on how to install the on/off switch, See how to install it here.

Your Finished!

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