Designed for Issue 35 of the Build the Subaru Impreza by IXO Collections.
- Connect the USB-C cable to the Mike Lane Remote Control circuit board and plug in to a power source, such as a power bank, laptop, or USB-C adaptor.
- The blue LED on the Mike Lane Remote Control circuit board will light up dimly and extinguish after 10 seconds.
- Single press the programming button on the Mike Lane Remote Control circuit board.
- The blue led on the circuit board will flash to indicate that the board is ready to receive remote codes.
- Now press the buttons numbered 1-4 on the remote in this exact sequence, waiting one second between each press.
- Then press the POWER and AUX buttons in that order.
During this process the LED on the circuit board will light statically and blink each time a button is pressed to confirm receipt of the button code.
When you have coded all buttons, the blue led on the Mike Lane Remote Control circuit board will flash several times to confirm programming is complete.
Bind the buttons in this sequence:
- Button 1
- Button 2
- Button 3
- Button 4
- POWER
- AUX
The buttons on the remote will now operate as follows:
Button | Function |
POWER | Switches lights and AUX sockets on / Turns all circuits off |
AUX | Toggles Aux power circuit on / off |
1 | Headlights and taillights on / off |
2 | Plays engine sound |
3 | Brake Lights |
4 | Plays action sequence |
If you make a mistake during the coding or need to code a new remote, simply restart the process by disconnecting and reconnecting the USB power from the Mike Lane Remote Control circuit board, and pressing the programming button again.
Recovery mode
If you happen to lose or damage your remote in the future, once your build is complete and when the bind button is inaccessible, don’t panic!
A recovery mode has been specifically designed in to each RF circuit board allowing you to bind a new remote using a master remote, without needing to press the bind button.
If you find yourself needing a master recovery remote please contact us, they will be available to purchase separately.
This mod can be installed at any point after issue 35 when the PCB is installed, however, you will need components from issues 23, 46, 49, 94 & 99 to complete and test the installation.
If the model has been completed, the body will need to be removed to access the connections behind the dashboard. The interior floor and roll cage will need to be removed to all for extension cables to be run under the floor.
Details of how the floor is installed are found in issue 57 when the cage and interior floor is married to the chassis. The body is fitted to the chassis in issue 103, refer to the instructions in this issue for details of how to remove it.
- Disconnect cables K1, K2, and K4 from the connection point near the front wheel.
- Bridge these cable connections with the supplied Y-splitters.

- Connect the other end of the Y-splitter cables to the Mike Lane RF Remote Control circuit board as follows:
Stock Board | to | Mike Lane Remote Control Board |
K1 | 1 | |
K2 | 2 | |
K4 | 3 |
- Take the supplied short power cable and join it to the long extension cable to create one long cable and connect one end to the stock circuit cable B.
- Connect the other end of this cable to the socket on the Mike Lane RF Remote Control circuit board labelled ‘PWR’.

- This cable will run underneath the inner floor and roll cage.
- Connect the slimline USB-C extension cable to Mike Lane Remote Control circuit board. The angled head can be orientated in either direction on the board depending on which way you’d like to route the cable out of the model.
- Choose a desired route to run the USB-C extension cable out from, typically down through the engine bay, chassis or wheel arches.
- You can now connect the braided USB-C cable to this extension and connect to a power source.
- Test the operation of the board prior to replacing the floor and re-fitting the body.
Flexibility by design
The model will receive power via the provided slimline USB-C cable. The advantage of this is that the cable can be fed through any available hole in the model’s chassis, either exiting the left or right side, and can even be routed towards the front or rear of the car – the choice is yours! In many cases it can even be fed into the battery box and hidden away when not in use. No drilling and no glueing – making it totally reversible and giving you plenty of options depending on how you wish to display your model.
The AUX port
The AUX port on the Mike Lane DeLorean Remote Control circuit board provides a 5v output at 1.5amp (max) – switchable via AUX button on the remote.
This port provides plenty of power and flexibility for potential customisations and third-party mods – or practically anything else you need power for inside your model!
The AUX port will also be able to support future Mike Lane accessories which we have planned for the model.
Endless possibilities
By design, the Mike Lane Remote Control Power Mod is a powerful and flexible device, with the ability to power your own customisations, future Mike Lane add-ons and third-party mods via the AUX socket.
If you have any special requests or have a requirement to power something not catered for by the adaptor cables in the box, please get in touch – we most likely already have a solution available for you!
Polarity Warning
IMPORTANT: When connecting any 3rd party accessories using the supplied adaptor cables, ensure to check that the grey cable connects to positive and the black to negative.
Incorrect polarity to the AUX port will damage either or both boards and will void the warranty.
Use of third-party accessories and mods is entirely at the owners risk as not all third-party mods have been tested with this device. Please refer to manual before use and always check compatibility.
This upgrade features a special action sequence, programmed especially for this model and utilising all of its existing lights and sound effects – adding something entirely new to your model!
Rally stage quick getaway – This action sequence mimics the car starting a rally stage, the brake lights will come on as the driver depresses the clutch and starts the engine. Headlights turn on, brake lights turn off and the car launches, playing the cars engine sounds, as the car slows the brakes are applied.