3 Quick Tips to use after your Ignition Interlock Device Installation

Note: These tips apply to the LCI-777 using Wisconsin program settings, and they summarize some of the items from your Service Agreement.

Before doing anything with the vehicles’ ignition system, power on the handset by holding down the left and right buttons at the same time and pass a breath sample.

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Why this matters: it helps your vehicle’s battery and avoids some potential violations.
If you put the vehicle in the ACC or ON while waiting to give a breath sample, the vehicle can power multiple electrical systems before the engine is running. That can drain the battery quickly because the alternator does not begin charging until the engine is started.

To help keep your battery charged, drive at least 3 total hours each week, or use a battery tender or trickle charger if the vehicle sits.

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Why this matters: required monitoring features draw continuous power.
Wisconsin program settings include tamper prevention and monitoring features that require a small, continuous draw from the vehicle battery. Regular driving, roughly 3 total hours per week, typically allows the alternator to maintain charge. If the vehicle is driven infrequently, a battery tender or trickle charger is recommended.

Warning: The vehicles’ battery dying or getting disconnected in Wisconsin will cause an early service recall that must be scheduled within 7 days to avoid device lockout and vehicle immobilization.

Remove the mouthpiece and store the handset in a temperature controlled place whenever possible.

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Why this matters: extreme heat and cold inside a vehicle can affect the performance of an ignition interlock device, and not removing the mouthpiece can trap moisture over time.

Here is how to disconnect the handset:

  • Press the small release tab to disconnect, then unplug.

  • Do not pull on the cable, pulling can damage the connector.