Permanently Disable and Remove GM Security Systems

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2010-2017 Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain

2010-2017 Chevrolet Equinox
2010-2017 GMC Terrain

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: – RISK OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT –

The installation of the PRO Module NEVER requires to work on AIR-BAG wires, but it might require to work close to them. 
Before proceeding with these installation instructions, unplug the battery of your car and wait 20 minutes, with the battery unplugged, for any stored energy to be discharged. 

Leave the battery disconnected during the entire installation until it’s all installed, ready to be tested. Even with the battery disconnected, always make sure the wires you are working on are the correct ones. Never work on AIR-BAG wires with a tester, voltmeter or light or any other instrument that has a battery.

The factory security functions are managed by the Body Control Module (BCM) where we need to make the connections. The BCM is located under the drivers dash.

2011-2015 Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain BCM Location

You will need plug c3 and c4

Plug C3 Light Green

2011-2015 Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain BCM Location Connector C3 LTGRN

Plug C4 is Black

2011-2015 Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain BCM Location Connector C3 BLK

If the enclosure of your NEWROCKIES PRO Module is green and blue, please setup the switches as following (if enclosure is black, please submit a request to our support team for correct switch configurations):

Open the NEWROCKIES PRO Module’s cover (this will NOT void the warranty) by removing the 2 screws on the bottom. Inside there are 2 sets of switches.

Set the switches as in the photo here below:

Passlock 300

Connect as following:

PRO Module
CAR Wires
RED
Splice into BROWN wire at the BCM Connector C3 Pin 5
WHT
Splice into PINK wire at the BCM Connector C3 Pin 6
BLK
Splice into BLACK with WHITE stripe wire at the BCM connector C4 Pin 26.
PPL
Not Used
GRN
Not Used
YEL
Splice into the Pink wire at BCM connector C3 pin 15
BRN
Cut WHITE with a BLACK stripe wire at the BCM connector C3 Pin 22 a couple inches from connector so you have room to connect the brown wire of the PRO Module to the side coming from the connector. Tape the other side.
NOTE: Plug the BCM back in after installation.

Relearn Procedure

  1. Turn the key on, with the engine OFF.
  2. Try to start the engine, then release the key to ON, Engine will not start.
  3. Watch the security telltale, after about 10 minutes, it will turn OFF.
  4. Turn OFF the ignition, and wait 5 seconds.
  5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 two more times for a total of 3 cycles/30 minutes. The vehicle is now ready to relearn The Passlock Sensor Data Code and/or Passwords on the next ignition switch transition from OFF to CRANK. You must turn the ignition OFF for 30 seconds before attempting to start the vehicle after the 3 cycles.
  6. Start the engine .

Troubleshooting

  1. If your installation instructions make use of the YEL wire of the PRO Module, then make sure you plugged back all factory units (BCM, EVO, etc.) after installing the PRO Module.
  2. Make sure connector’s pinout and wiring colors of your car are both matching exactly those of our instructions. If not, please Submit a Request to our support team with details of the pinout and wiring colors in your car.
  3. Is the light on the side of the PRO module turning on? If not check power between RED and BLK wires of the PRO module installed and with the key in the ON position (you can use a power-meter or a light) and Submit a Request to our support team with results of the measurement.​
  4. If (1), (2) and (3) are correct, is your vehicle cranking at all? Some systems are disabled due to the nature of the Passlock system and the specifics of the year. If your vehicle is not cranking, see if the starter relay (often in the under hood fuse block) clicks with the key turned to crank. You will need a second person to turn the key to crank while holding your finger on the starter relay. After you perform this test, or if you need our help to find the starter relay in your car, please Submit a Request to our technical support team detailing the tests you have done and the results.
  5. If the car is cranking, but engine doesn’t start or sometimes starts but immediately dies then do the following:
    1. Make sure the YELLOW wire of the PRO bypass is correctly connected and the connection is tight, and that you cut only the wire or wires indicated in the instructions, and on the proper side of the splice.
    2. Open the cover of the PRO Module and make sure the switches in SW1 are set exactly as per instructions for your car model/year, otherwise change them accordingly. Try start the car.
  6. If during the relearn the battery went dead, or you turned the key off too soon, do the following.
    1. Take the battery cables off the battery, hold the ends together for 10 seconds then attach them to the battery.
    2. Try the relearn again with a charger or booster attached so the battery doesn’t run down. Be sure to cycle the key fully to start each time, then only release it to run and wait the time indicated.
    3. Also be sure the key was turned off for more than 30 seconds afterwards.

If car is still not starting or if you have any questions or concerns please Submit a Request to our technical support team detailing the tests you have done and the results.


NOTE: when contacting our support team, please always indicate your car’s make, model and year.

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