turbo timer wont start countdown

[drift_king]

im using a blitz Full Auto Turbo Timer(FATT) with a TT harness.

okay so, the TT turns on and I go threw the different modes it has but wont start countdown mode.

I have the 2 black ground wires grounded in the same place, and the (purple)wire to the handbrake I have mounted there, and I have also tried just simply grounding the purple wire(still shuts off when the key is taken out)

sometimes when starting the car I see the turbo timer is countdown mode but the key is in,so it doesn't turn off when finished counting down

WHAT THE HECK AN I OVER LOOKING?? IT'S GOTTA BE SOMTHING SIMPLE, RIGHT!?

again the TT comes on ,but shuts off immediately when key is removed

[jspaeth]

The only thing I could think is that you didn't properly wire the TT to the ignition.

[drift_king]

well, the TT harness only plugs into the ignition one way. BUT there is an extra wire coeming from the TT harness that i havent messed with.( i thought it was for feature my car dosent have ,like alarm or something eles.

should i just try grounding the extra wire that comes off the TT harness?

[jspaeth]

I don't know if you bought it used, but here is a link to the installation manual:

http://www.blitzpowerusa.com/techsupport/pdf/fattdc4.pdf

[Rabboni]

Did you wire it to something that doesnt have power when the key is out? Maybe try wiring in a dedicated power wire from the fuse box.

[drift_king]

^ are you talking about wiring the hand brake wire to the fuse box?

UGH, im so frustrated i think i bought a brand spanking new pile of shit that wont engauge countdown, wtf

[Rabboni]

So let me get this straight. When you take out the key,instead of running the allotted amount of time, the engine immediately shuts off. Does the turbo timer turn off too?

[drift_king]

yeah, both cut off when key is removed. i now have the "hand brake" wire gounded off and when i turn the ignition ON it will begin countdown. but thats the only time it will go to countdown stage

[Seven3Lee]

Silly question, but do you pull the handbrake all the way up when you park? On my Evo, I have a turbo timer and it will not countdown unless the e-brake is pulled all the way up. Maybe your hand brake is out of adjustment and it isn't making the connection to tell your TT it's pulled?