Model APS 996
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1. Input White Red Parking Lights Output Light Blue Green __ From 12 Volts Or Ground Source Channel 5 Negative Pulsed Output Or Switched As Transmitter Output Orange Control Button Held See Text To Starter Inhibit Relay Input Green Yellow ite Diesel Wait To Start Input To Starter InPibit Hela SOR 12 Volts When Active Output Light Blue Input Black To Ignition 3 Control Relay Chassis Ground Output Light Blue Black Channel 6 Negative Pulsed Output 300mA Max Input Green Orange L Output Green Black From Tach Signal Coil To Channel 4 Control Relay Output Dark Blue To Channel 3 Control Relay Input Dark Green To Instant Trigger Output White Black To Siren Input Light Green Input Brown Black Shutdown o To Trigger Input From Brake Light Switch Input Brown From Door Trigger Dark Blue Black Trigger Input Input Purple To Allow Activation From External Source From Door Trigger Input Grey Black Shutdown From Hood Switch 128 6388 128 6388 26 of 28 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 128 6388 27 of 28 m EN For Customer Service Visit Our Website At www audiovox com Product Information Photos FAQ s Owner s Manuals 2002 Audiovox Electronics Corp Hauppauge NY 11788 128 6388 128 63882. White Connector The Red 12 volt Black ground Blue pre detect and Green full trigger when armed wires loaded into the white connector shell are the inputs outputs of the shock sensor Route the 4 wire harness from the shock sensor to the remote start control unit and plug the 4 pin white connector into the mating 4 pin connector shell of the control module NOTE While operating under the control of the remote start unit the shock sensor will be shunted by passed Once the remote start shuts down the shock sensor will be re enabled 2 Pin LED Harness White Connector The Red amp Blue wires loaded into the two pin mini white connector control the anode and cathode of the dash mounted LED Route the twin lead Red and Blue wires from the LED to the remote start control unit and plug the two pin connector into the mating white mini connector shell of the control module 3 Pin Door Lock Unlock Harness White Connector The Red and Green wires will provide either a pulsed ground output to the factory door lock control relay or a pulsed 12 volt output to the factory door lock control relay In either case the maximum current draw through these outputs must not exceed 300 mA The Red w Black trace wire will provide a pulsed ground only and will only provide an output when the unlock button of the transmitter is pressed a second time after a first unlock command was issued This is used for second step unlock or all doors unlock in a tw
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4. On 1X Pause etc 2 Run Time 5 Min 10 Min 15Min 20 Min 10Min 2X Pause etc 3 Park Lights On Steady Flash Steady 3X Pause etc 4 Input Check Voltage Tach Tach 4X Pause etc 5 Voltage Level gt 0 5V B4 Start lt 0 5V B4 Start gt 0 5 5X Pause etc 6 Ign 2 Crank Off On On 6X Pause etc 7 Diagnostics Off On Off 7X Pause etc 8 Crank Time 0 8Sec 1 0 Sec 1 5 Sec 2 0 Sec 1 0 8X Pause etc 9 Gas Diesel Gas Diesel 10 Diesel 15 Diesel 20 Gas 9X Pause etc 10 Trans O P While RS On During Start Until Ign Off While RS 10X pause etc 11 Temp Start Off On Off 11X paues etc NOTE When selecting Diesel operation Feature Nine over gasoline the only change is to the ignition circuits When Diesel is selected the ignition circuits will power up 10 15 or 20 seconds before the start circuit The intent of this feature is to allow the glow plug warming required by some diesel engines If your vehicle is a instant start diesel it is not necessary to activate this feature NOTE When selecting Diesel mode be certain that the intended vehicle has a true tach reference and be certain to connect the tach input wire To Program The Remote Start Selectable Features Turn the ignition key to the On position Press and release the valet program switch three times Immediately turn the ignition key Off then press transmitter start button for 1 second Immediately turn the ignition key back On Press and release the valet program swi
5. To Fused Battery Source VATS Control Module 128 6388 9 of 28 Green w White trace Wire Entry Illumination Ground Output This wire provides a 30 second ground output 300 mA Max whenever the remote is used to disarm the alarm or to unlock the doors and provides a continuous pulsed output whenever the alarm is triggered This wire should be connected to an external relay and wired to the vehicles interior entry lighting whenever the optional Interior Illumination circuit is desired See below for relay wiring details Entry Illumination Detail To Dark Green w WhiteTrace WireWire From 16 Pin Harness To Entry Illumination Wire Of Vehicle Vehicle s Entry Lighting Circuit Switch 12 Volts l Connect To A Fused 12 Volts Source Vehicle s Entry Lighting Circuit Switch Ground Connect To Chassis Ground To Fused Battery Source Grey w Black Trace Wire Negative Inhibit Input The Grey w Black Trace wire provides an instant shutdown for the Remote Start Control Module whenever itis grounded Connect the Grey w Black trace wire to the hood pin switch previously installed This wire must be routed through a grommet in the firewall and connected to the hood pin switch If the pin switch is to be used with an alarm system connect this wire using the diode assembly provided IMPORTANT This connection is a safety wire and must be connected as shown and tested as specified Failure to do so may result in
6. operation CONTROL SWITCH Select a mounting location known and accessible to the operator of the vehicle A lower dash panel kick panel or glove box is desirable Inspect behind the chosen location to insure that adequate clearance is allowed for the body of the switch and also thatthe drill will not penetrate any existing factory wiring or fluid lines Drill a 1 4 hole in the desired location and mount the switch by passing it through the panel from the underside Secure the switch using the nut star washer and on off face plate It is suggested that the switch be oriented to allow the on position to be up toward the driver and the off position to be down or away from the driver Route the switch s connector toward the control module 128 6388 4 of 28 SHOCK SENSOR Select a centrally located solid mounting surface for the shock sensor that will allow consistent opera tion from all areas of the vehicle The selected location must be within 18 of the control module to allow routing and connecting of the 4 pin harness Secure the shock sensor to the chosen location using two 8 self tapping sheet metal screws The sensor can also be secured to an existing dash brace using cable tie straps Whichever mounting method is used be sure to allow access to the sensitivity adjust ment potentiometer for use later in the installation STARTER INHIBIT RELAY Select a mounting location within 12 of the ignition switch s low current start
7. operation of the Remote Start Unit regardless of the RF transmitter operation To test the integrity of the manual shut down enable circuit 1 Place the control switch in the on Closed To Ground position 2 Start the vehicle using the RF transmitter 3 The vehicle should start and run under the control of the remote start unit 4 Move the switch to the off Open From Ground position the vehicle should shut off If the unit fails this test recheck your enable switch connection to the Ground and the Black White wire of the Audiovox Remote Start Unit If you have a plug in enable switch check that the two pin connector is firmly seated in the mating connector on the control module DO NOT RELEASE THIS VEHICLE TO THE CONSUMER UNTIL YOU CONFIRM THE OPERATION OF THE MANUAL SHUT DOWN ENABLE FEATURE NEUTRAL START SAFETY TEST The intent of the neutral start switch is to prevent the vehicle from starting while the gear selector is in any position other than Park or Neutral When installing a Remote Start Device it is imperative that the Yellow Starter wire be connected to the ignition switch side of the Neutral Start Switch Consideration for the placement of a starter inhibit relay is important as well and should be connected to the ignition switch side of the Yellow Start Wire 128 6388 21 of 28 To test the integrity of the Neutral Start Safety Circuit Set the vehicle parking brake Block the drive wheels to prevent veh
8. personal injury or property damage See detail of wiring in the following diagram This wire may also be used if the vehicle brake light circuit switches ground to the brake lights An isolation diode must be used for ground switched brake light circuits and must be connected to the output of the brake switch Grey w Black Trace Negative Inhibit Safety Shut Down Detail Hood Pin Switch To Negative Shut Down Wire To Alarm Instant Trigger Wire 128 6388 10 of 28 Orange Wire Ground When Armed Output This wire provides a 300 mA ground output when the alarm circuit is armed to control the starter inhibit relay Connect the Orange wire to terminal 86 orange wire of the relay provided Connect terminal 85 red wire of the relay to an ignition wire in the vehicle that is 12 volts when the ignition switch is turned to the on and start positions and off when the key is off Locate and cut the low current start solenoid wire found at the vehicles ignition switch harness This wire will have 12 volts when the ignition key is moved to the start crank position and will have 0 volts in all other key positions Connect one side of the cut wire to terminal 87a Black wire of the relay Connect the other side of the cut wire to terminal 30 White Black wire of the relay See below for detail of wiring also see Yellow Start wire detail for connection to vehicle considerations Starter Inhibit Wiring Detail Existing Low Current Start S
9. removed during installation and retest the system customer 1 28 6388 25 of 28 A To Mating Alarm Connector Antenna Receiver Assembly C7 n Auxiliary Outputs Black Blue Pulse Before Start Black Green Pulse After Start Black Red Pulse After Shutdown Transponder Black Yellow Pulse During Crank EN By Pass Port 4 See Manuals Text Red e For More Information Blaci APS 996 E 1 Purple 2 Blue 3 Red 4 Red White 5 Yellow 6 Green Red 3 L E D Red N SHOCK SENSOR 12 Volts Ground When Armed Output White To Parking Light FullTrigger 12 Volt Or Ground L Blue Pre Detect See White Red Output White Blue on Headlight Control Output ______sreen_____ To Remote Mount 30 Second Output Select Black Antenna Receiver Arm Disarm Or Both Relay Required Door Lock Outputs Red Black Neg 2nd Unlock Output Black White Low Current Output Green Pos Lock Neg Unlock To Operate Vehicle Horn Red Neg Lock Pos Unlock Output Green White To Dome Light Control Relay Gray Valet Programming B Push Button Switch lack Gray Output Light Blue Red EMEN 3 CONTROL SWITCH Channel 7 Negative Black Pulsed Output 300mA Max
10. solenoid wire Secure the relay to an existing harness in the chosen location using a cable tie around the relay s wiring harness CAUTION Do not wire tie the metal bracket to an existing wiring harness as vibration may cause chaffing and shorting damaging the factory wiring If an existing harness is not available then secure the relay s metal mounting tab to an under dash metal brace with a 8 self tapping sheet metal screw Wire the relay as per the diagram found later in this manual The APS 996 is to be used in vehicles with AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS only Although this combi nation Alarm Remote Start unit is a sophisticated system with many advanced features IT MUST NOT be installed into a vehicle with a manually operated transmission Doing so may result in serious personal injury and property damage IMPORTANT DO NOT PLUG THE SIX PIN MAIN POWER HARNESS OR THE MULTI PIN INPUT OUTPUT HARNESS INTO THE CONTROL MODULE UNTIL ALL CONNECTIONS TO THE VEHICLE HAVE BEEN MADE AFTER SELECTING YOUR TARGET WIRES AS DEFINED BELOW DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE FROM THE VEHICLE BATTERY PRIOR TO MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS WIRING THE 6 PIN MAIN POWER HARNESS RED w WHITE Trace Wire 12 volts Battery 1 Source Connect this wire to a 12 VDC constant source found at the vehicle s ignition switch using the 30 Amp fuse and holder provided This wire provides power for the control circuit as well as the ignition 1 and ignition 2 relays RED Wire 1
11. the gear selector is in any position other than park or neutral the mechanical function will not allow the key to be turned to the start position or be removed from the ignition cylinder This configuration prevents mechanical operation while the vehicle is in gear but offers no consideration for electrical operation Because of this potential problem this installation requires the additional connection of a safety wire from the remote start device to the vehicle Park Neutral ECM Input or the vehicle key in sensor This connection will prevent remote start operation if the key is left in the ignition switch regardless of the gear selectors position PARK NEUTRAL ECM INPUT The Park Neutral ECM input is the preferred method of installation This not only maintains the integrity of the factory circuit itis also the easiest to install providing the vehicle you are working on has this ECM input The installation required for this application shown below indicates the slight reconfiguration of the con trol switch wiring and the addition of a 4000 series diode Shownis a typical GM Park Neutral ECM input circuit To connect the Audiovox remote start unit to the GM Park Neutral ECM input 1 Locate the Orange Black reference wire in the C2 connector found at the ECM in GM B Body vehicles or locate the equivalent reference wire in the vehicle you are installing the Audiovox Remote Start Unit in Connect the Cathode Striped end of a
12. 2 Volts Battery 2 Source Connect this wire to a 12 VDC constant source found at the vehicle s ignition switch using the 30 Amp fuse and holder provided but NOT the same vehicle wire as used by the battery 1 source Most vehicles have more than one battery source supplying power to the ignition switch Separate feed wires must be used for the Red and Red White wires If your vehicle does not have two battery feed wires at the ignition switch then it is possible to connect both wires to the vehicle s battery This wire provides power for the start relay and the accessory relay IMPORTANT It is the responsibility of the installing technician to determine the load factor of the vehicles electrical circuits when the vehicle is running and to adequately fuse the two power wires based on that load If the vehicle running under load with the air conditioner heater blower motor and accessories exceed 24 Amps continuous we recommend that two fuses be used in combination on each power wire as shown below For additional information see Tech Update issued 9 30 96 From Battery Source 128 6388 5 of 28 YELLOW Wire Starter Output Careful consideration for the connection of this wire must be made to prevent the vehicle from starting while in gear Understanding the difference between a mechanical and an electrical Neutral Start Switch will allow you to properly identify the circuit and select the correct installa tion method In addition you will
13. 4000 series diode to this reference wire Connect the Anode Non Striped end of the diode to one side of the Remote Start j enable switch Connect the other side of the enable switch to the Black White enable input wire of the Remote Start unit The reference diagram below shows a typical GM B Body ECM reference wire and how it is to be con nected to the Remote Start Unit Co N OO0i 2CO N 128 6388 22 of 28 CAUTION REMEMBER TO RECONNECT THE BROWN BLACK WIRE TEMPORARILY DISCONNECTED IN STEP 3 4 I Electronic Control Module Solid State Do Not Measure Resistance Park Neutral l Input Remote Start Control Switch I To Remote Start Enable Wire Black White OF THE NEUTRAL SAFETY START FEATURE KEY IN SENSOR CIRCUITS If the vehicle you are working on does not have or you cannot locate the ECM reference wire there are two alternatives available Although not preferred the vehicle Key In Sensor may be reconfigured to allow a margin of safety and will prevent the vehicle with a Mechanical Neutral Start Switch from starting in gear AUDIOVOX ADVISES THAT YOU MAINTAIN THE FACTORY CIRCUIT WHENEVER POSSIBLE The following two circuits may be used only if the above circuit is not available NOTE When completing an installation using either of the following key in sensor circuits if the operator inserts the ignition key while the vehicle is running under the control of the Remote Start the
14. Drill a 1 4 hole in the desired location and thread the pin switch into it using a 7 16 nut driver or deep well socket If using the mounting bracket first secure the bracket to the desired location and secure the pin switch in the pre threaded mounting bracket hole DASH MOUNTED LED The small LED included in the kit will serve as a visual indicator of the alarm s status and provide a visual deterrent to a potential thief The LED also provides important feed back information during the transmitter and feature program modes The LED should be installed in the dash in an area highly visible so that it may be seen from the driver s seat as well as from outside the vehicle Inspect behind the chosen location to insure that the drill will not penetrate any existing factory wiring or fluid lines Carefully drill a 1 4 hole in the desired location and pass the connector end of the LED through the hole and toward the control module Press the LED firmly into place until it is fully seated in the mounting hole THE RECEIVER ANTENNA ASSEMBLY The Superheterodyne Receiver Antenna Assembly provided with this unit allows routing from below the dash board for maximum operating range Choose a location above the belt line dashboard of the vehicle for best reception Special considerations must be made for windshield glass as some newer vehicles utilize a metallic shielded window glass that will inhibit or restrict RF reception In these vehicles route the ante
15. IONS Multi Pin Accessory Input Output Harness White w Red Trace Wire Parking Light Flasher Feed This wire is the common contact of the on board parking light flasher relay If the vehicle you are working on has 12 volt switched parking lights connect this wire to a fused 12 volt source Max 15 Amps NOTE If the vehicle s parking lights are ground switched connect this wire to chassis ground White Wire Parking Light Flasher Output This wire is the normally open contact of the on board parking light flasher relay Connectthis wire to the vehicle parking light feed wire See diagram below for details on wiring positive switched parking light circuits Parking Light Wiring Detail Vehicle Parking Lights From Vehicle Park Light Switch White From Remote To Constant Start Module 12 Volt Source ES NM MEER White w Red Trace See Note If Gnd Switched S Wire From Remote N Added 15 Amp Fuse Start Module 128 6388 7 of 28 White w Black Trace Wire Siren Output This is the positive siren feed wire Route this wire through a grommet in the firewall to the siren location Connect the White w Black Trace wire to the Red wire of the Siren Secure the Black wire of the Siren to a known chassis ground or solid clean metal surface Siren Wiring Detail TO WHITE w BLACK WIRE OF MODULE TO VEHICLE S CHASSIS GROUND Purple Wire Door Trigger Input If the vehicle s door courtesy light swit
16. Model APS 996 Installation Manual PRESTIGE SELECTABLE FEATURES Note The method of manual override can either be selected to operate from the valet switch or operate as custom code Be certain to place a check mark indicating the method used in the box located on the last page of the owner s manual RF Programmable Features Feature Selection 1 Chirp 2 Chirps 3 Chirps 4 Chirps Default 1st DoorL UL 1 Sec 3 5 Sec 1 Sec L Dbl U L 1 Sec 2nd Accy Lock Auto Lock On Auto Lock Off Auto Lock Off 3rd Accy UL Auto UL Dr Auto UL All Auto UL Off Auto UL Off 4th Headlights On Arm On Disarm On Both Both 5th Passive Locks Passive Active Active 6th Passive Active Arm Passive Arm Active Arm Active Arm 7th Black Blue Aux O P Single Pulse As Feature 1 Single 8th Siren Horn Siren Horn Siren Only Horn Only Siren Horn 9th Horn Chirp 10mS 16mS 30mS 16mS 10th Override Method Custom Code Valet Valet 11th Two Step Unlock On Off Off 12th Chirp Delete From Tx On Off Off To program these selectable features Action System Response Turn ignition on No response Press and release the valet switch 3 times 1 Chirp LED 1 flash Within 3 seconds turn ignition Off Short chirp then long chirp Then turn the ignition back On 1 chirp 1 second door locks Press transmitter Lock button to change 2 chirps 3 5 second door locks Press transmitter Lock button to change 3 chirps 1 sec lock dbl 1 sec unlock or Second Press and release the valet swi
17. Red Handle in the On Position 2 Turn the ignition on then off 3 Within 10 seconds of the key turning off cycle the enable switch Off On Off On 2 times to select a 2 hour timed start interval Cycle the enable switch Off On Off On Off On Off On 4 times to selecta 4 hour timed start interval The lights will flash and the siren will chirp 2X or 4X dependant upon 2 or 4 hour interval setting NOTE Once selected 2 or 4 this timer interval will remain in memory until it is manually changed To change the above sequence will have to be followed TIMED START OPERATION To begin the start timer within 10 seconds of turning off the ignition switch activate the RF command to start 2 times Press the start button four times The lights will flash and the siren will chirp 4 times Indicating timed interval mode has been initiated The vehicle will automatically start every 2 or 4 hours as programmed To cancel the timed start mode start the vehicle either by RF or by the ignition key TEMPERATURE START When Temperature Start feature 11 is selected on the temperature start mode can be activated from the transmitter See owners manual for turning this feature on from the transmitter Once activated the unit will start 1 time if the vehicle temperature reaches 0 and then will run the allotted time REMOTE START SELECTABLE FEATURES Feature LtsFlash 1X Lts Flash 2X Lts Flash 3X Lts Flash 4X Default LED Pattern 1 RF Start Chirp Off On
18. THIS CIRCUIT MUST BE TESTED FOR OPERATION Retest by following the steps outlined in the NEUTRAL START SAFETY TEST shown in this manual 128 6388 24 of 28 COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION After you have confirmed the operation of the Audiovox Remote Start unit and tested all the safety features of the system If you have not done so already place the red rubber handle cover over the handle of the control switch for ease of identification This will allow your customer to distinguish the Remote Start control switch from the program switch Mount the control module up and behind the dash securing it in place with cable ties or screws Be certain that the chosen mounting location will not inhibit any of the controls of the vehicle Securely harness and tie all wiring up and away from all hot and moving parts that they may come in contact with under the dash board or in the engine compartment areas CAUTION Particularly avoid the area around the steering shaft and column as wires can wrap around these mechanisms and impair the safe operation of the vehicle 4 Apply the Caution Labels supplied with this kit to a conspicuous area in the engine compartment Make sure to clean the surface before affixing the label 5 Check the vehicle s wipers lights horn etc to insure proper operation 6 7 Explain all activated features and safety systems associated with Remote Start Unit installed to the Replace all panels that were
19. afety Shut Down 1N4002 SERIES DIODE 1 28 6388 23 of 28 i To connect to the key in sensor as shown in method 1 A Locate the control wire that connects the drivers door pin switch to the key in sensor switch B Cut this wire and connect the ignition cylinder side to chassis ground C Locate the key in sensor switch wire that connects the chime module to the ignition cylinder D Cut this wire and connect the ignition cylinder side to terminal 30 of a P amp B VF45F11 or equivalent relay E Connect the cathode striped side of a 4002 series diode to this same wire and connect the non striped side to the negative shut down safety wire Gray Black of the Audiovox Remote Start Unit F Connect terminal 86 of the relay to a fused 12 volt constant battery source G Connect terminal 87 of the relay to the Chime Module side of the previously cut wire in step D H Connect terminal 85 of the relay to the Drivers Door side of the pin switch wire previously cut in step B NOTE A second 4002 series diode may be required to maintain the integrity of the hood open shut down circuit If this is the case it must be installed as shown in the diagram above The anode Non Striped side must be connected to the Gray Black wire of the Remote Start Unit The cathode Striped side must be connected to the hood pin switch If the hood pin switch is also used for an alarm trigger input be certain to use the dual diode assembly packaged w
20. and must be connected to a relay to supply power to the device you intend to control Connect Green w Black Trace wire to terminal 86 of a VF45F11 P amp B relay or equivalent Connect terminal 85 of the relay to a fused 12 volt source Connect the common normally open and normally closed contacts of the relay to perform the selected function of the channel 4 output Dark Blue Black Trace Wire External Trigger Input The Dark Blue Black trace wire allows the remote start unit to be activated from an external source The intent of this wire is to allow the unit to be controlled from a POSSE CAR LINK paging system or similar device When this wire receives a ground pulse the unit will start the vehicle Connect this wire to a ground pulsed output from the controlling circuit Black w White Trace Wire 300 mA Horn Output The black w white trace wire is provided to beep the vehicle s horn This is a transistorized low current output and should only be connected to the low current ground output from the vehicle s horn switch If the vehicle uses a 12 VDC horn switch then connect the black w white trace wire to terminal 86 of the AS 9256 relay or an equivalent 30 Amp automotive relay and connect relay terminal 85 to a fused 12 VDC battery source Connect relay terminal 87 to the vehicle s horn switch output and connect relay terminal 30 to a fused 12 VDC battery source White w Blue Trace Wire Low Current Ground Headlight Outp
21. ate like the door lock output as set in alarm feature setting 1 by selecting feature 7 on Black w Light Green Trace Wire Pulsed Ground Output After Start The Black w Light Green Trace wire will provide a 1 second 300ma pulsed ground output after the vehicle is started under control of the remote start unit Typically this wire will be used to re lock the vehicle doors if the doors unlock automatically when the factory anti theft system is disarmed This wire will also activate when the transmitter is used to alm lock the system Black w Red Trace Wire Pulsed Ground Output After Shutdown The Black w Red Trace wire will provide a 1 second 300 mA pulsed ground output after the remote start unit shuts down This output will occur regardless of whether the circuit times out or is manually terminated Typically this output will be used to re lock the vehicle doors if the doors unlock automatically when the ignition circuit transitions to off 128 6388 14 of 28 Black w Yellow Trace Wire Ground Output During Start Crank The Black w Yellow Trace wire will provide a 300 mAground output while the starter output of the remote start unit is active This output can be used to activate the Crank Low Bulb Test wire found in some GM vehicles This wire is also referred to as the ECM wake up wire in some vehicles NOTE The outputs above are low current outputs and must be used with a relay if the circuit s requirement is more than 300 mA 2 P
22. ch input of the Audiovox remote start unit 128 6388 20 of 28 GREEN BLACK 10K OHM IF THE FIRING ORDER IS 1 5 6 3 4 2 7 8 IF THE FIRING ORDER IS 1 8 4 3 6 5 7 2 1 5 6 4 3 4 2 3 d 5 7 8 1 7 2 1 CONNECT TO CYLINDERS 1 3 7 OR 5 4 8 OR 6 2 1 CONNECT TO CYLINDERS 137 OR 862 OR 451 TESTING YOUR INSTALLATION WARNING The following procedure must be performed after the installation of an Audiovox Remote Start Device Itis the responsibility of the installing technician to complete these tests Failure to test the unit in the following manner may result in personal injury property damage or both HOOD PIN SAFETY SHUT DOWN The intention of the hood pin safety shut down is to prevent the Remote Start unit from being activated while a mechanic or vehicle owner is performing normal routine vehicle maintenance To test the integrity of this circuit 1 With the drivers window in the down position start the vehicle using the RF transmitter 2 Reach inside the car and pull the hood release 3 Raise the hood and confirm that the remote start unit shuts down If the unitfails this test recheck your pin switch connection to the Gray Black wire of the Audiovox Remote Start Unit DO NOT RELEASE THIS VEHICLE TO THE CONSUMER UNTIL YOU CONFIRM THE OPERATION OF THE HOOD PIN SAFETY SHUT DOWN FEATURE MANUAL SHUT DOWN ENABLE CIRCUIT The intent of the manual shut down enable circuit is to allow the vehicle operator to prevent
23. ches 12 volts when the door is opened Some Fords and some Imports you must connect this wire to the positive output from one of the vehicle s door pin switches In most cases the Purple wire will need to be connected to only one door switch no matter how many doors the vehicle has as most door lighting circuits are wired in parallel This wire will be shunted when remote starting the vehicle and will remain shunted if active while running under command of the remote start If this wire is active when the system is armed the siren will emit three chirps When the zone clears the siren will emit 1 chirp to confirm full arming See below for wiring details Positive Door Switch Wiring Detail Jo Purple Door Trigger Input Dark Green Wire Instant Trigger Input This is the instant on ground trigger input wire This wire must be connected to the hood and trunk pin switches previously installed NOTE This wire will be shunted when remote control channel 3 is accessed trunk release This wire will remain shunted all the while there is ground present and for 5 seconds after the ground is removed This allows the operator to open the trunk via the remote transmitter without having to first disarm the alarm system See below for wiring detail Hood Pin Switch Detail Hood Pin Switch To Negative Shut Down Wire To Alarm Instant Trigger Wire 128 6388 8 of 28 Light Blue Wire Ignition 3 Output This wire provides a 300mA ground outpu
24. connect one side of the cut wire to relay terminal 87 Connect the other side of the cut wire to relay terminal 30 128 6388 13 of 28 NOTE This is a normally opened starter cut arrangement and when power is removed from the security system the starter disable feature will remain operational and the vehicle will not start Audiovox does not recommend using the Orange w White trace wire to interrupt anything but the starting circuit of the vehicle Lt Green Wire Instant Trigger Zone 1 This is a instant on ground trigger input intended for the connection of optional triggering devices The ground trigger output wire of motion detectors microwave detectors or glass break detectors can be connected to this Light Green trigger input wire Lt Blue Green Wire DELAYED 300 mA PULSED OUTPUT CHANNEL 5 The light blue green wire pulses to ground via an napana RF channel from the keychain transmitter This is a transistorized low current output and should only be used to drive an external relay coil WARNING Connecting the light blue green to the high current switched output of trunk release circuits some remote start trigger inputs will damage the control module Connect the light blue green to terminal 86 of the AS 9256 relay or equivalent 30 A automotive relay and wire the remaining relay contacts to perform the selected function of channel 5 Lt Blue Black Wire DELAYED 300 mA PULSED OUTPUT CHANNEL 6 The ligh
25. e coil packs or single injector To learn tach 1 Turn the ignition key to the On position 2 Press and release the valet program push button switch 3 times 3 Immediately turn the ignition key Off 4 Press and hold the valet program push button switch then start the vehicle using the key 5 When the unit senses the tach signal the parking lights will begin to flash 6 Release the valet program pushbutton switch The parking lights will turn on for three seconds to indicate that the learned tach signal is stored and the unit is out of the tach learn mode NOTE If the unit fails to learn tach rate due to an improper tachometer connection or a poor tach source the parking lights will not flash To correct this situation locate and connect the Green Orange wire to the proper tach signal and then repeat the tach learn routine Diagnostics Enter selectable feature 7 and turn on as described above NOTE Diagnostic mode is a temporary mode Once you have accessed the diagnostic mode the unit will pause for two seconds then begin to flash the last stored shut down code This code will be displayed three times in succession then the unit will automatically exit the diagnostic on mode The parking lights will flash a number of times indicating the reason for the last remote start shutdown The light flash indications are as follows 1 Flash Run timer expired 2 Flashes Low or no tach signal RPM 3 Flashes Positive or Negativ
26. e inhibit wire activation 4 Flashes Control switch moved to the off position 5 Flashes RF shutdown Remote signal received or manual start trigger wire reactivated 6 Flashes High tach signal RPM 7 Flashes Tach signal has not been learned Multi Coil Pack Adaptor Optional The multi coil pack adaptor is designed for use with vehicles having multiple ignition coils where a single point tach signal is unavailable or non responsive P N 136B1400 To use the adaptor the Green Black wires must connect to the negative side of the ignition coil s 1 For vehicles utilizing independent coils per cylinder connect the three Green Black leads to alternate coils To achieve optimum performance the coil signals must be evenly distributed This is accomplished by first mapping out the firing order of the engine in groups of as indicated below Draw a circle around any ofthe columns The Green Black wires should be connected to the negative terminal of the respective cylinder number which appears in any of the circles For vehicles utilizing 2 cylinder firing per coil pack connect Green Black to the tach side of each coil pack For 8 cylinder four coil systems connect to any of the three coils Connect the Yellow wire to a 12 volt ignition 1 source This wire will have 12 volts with the ignition in the on and start position and have 0 volts with the ignition in the off position Connect the Green wire to the Green or Orange Green ta
27. er power of the Remote Start module This wire will be routed to the vehicle ECM tach input or through the firewall into the engine compartment and connect to the negative side of the ignition coil This Remote Start unit learns the tach rate of the vehicle and in most cases will operate properly from one multi coil pack regardless of the number of cylinders If the vehicle has a single coil unit for each cylinder it may be necessary to connect this wire to more than one cylinder for proper tach reference See multi coil wiring detail shown later in this manual for additional information Tachometer Input Wiring Detail To Remote Start To Igniter Module Tach Input Spark Plugs Spark Plugs 143 5 284 n Existing 4 Cylinder Multi Coil Pack Brown Wire Negative Door Trigger If the vehicle s door courtesy light switches ground when the door is opened Most GMs and Imports you must connect this wire to the negative output from one of the vehicle s door pin switches In most cases the Brown wire will need to be connected to only one door switch no matter how many doors the vehicle has as most door lighting circuits are wired in parallel This wire will be shunted when remote starting the vehicle and will remain shunted if active while running under command of the remote start If this wire is active when the system is armed the siren will emit three chirps When the zone clears the siren will emit 1 chirp to confirm full arming See below for
28. how 12 volts when the ignition key is turned to the ON or RUN and the START or CRANK positions and will have 0 volts when the key is turned to the OFF and ACCESSORY positions For Diesel Applications this wire must be connected to the ignition circuit that powers the glow plugs if the vehicle requires glow plug pre heating See selectable feature 9 GREEN Wire Ignition 2 Output Connect this wire to the ignition 2 wire from the ignition switch This wire will show 12 volts when the ignition key is turned to the ON or RUN position and is some cases the START or CRANK position This wire will show 0 volts when the key is turned to the OFF and ACCESSORY positions NOTE See programming information concerning this wire to allow output during the START mode VIOLET Wire Accessory Output Connect this wire to the Accessory wire from the ignition switch This wire will show 12 volts when the ignition switch is turned to the ACCESSORY or ON and RUN positions and will show 0 volts when the key is turned to the OFF and START or CRANK positions 128 6388 6 of 28 WIRING THE 6 PIN MAIN POWER HARNESS IGNITION SWITCH KEY POSITIONS ACCESSORY ON RUN START mr UAC UV SEE WIRING THE ACCESSORY CONNECTOR 12VOLTS IN SWITCH POSITION INDICATED LT BLUE WIRE MAY BE 12 VOLTS IN SWITCH POSITION INDICATED x THIS CIRCUIT IS NOT ALWAYS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION WIRING CONNECT
29. icle Regardless of the vehicle Gasoline or Diesel for every installation the vehicle MUST HAVE a Tach Signal Input Automatic Transmission and Fuel Injection INSTALLATION OF THE MAJOR COMPONENTS CONTROL MODULE Select a mounting location inside the passenger compartment up behind the dashboard The mounting location selected must be within 24 of the ignition switch wiring harness to allow connection of the 6 pin main wiring harness Be certain that the chosen location will not interfere with proper operation of the vehicle Avoid mounting the module to or routing the wiring around the steering shaft column as the module or wiring may wrap around or block the steering wheel preventing proper control of the vehicle Secure the module in the chosen location using cable ties or screws as necessary Do Not Mount The Module In The Engine Compartment as it is not waterproof SIREN Select a location in the engine compartment that is not accessible from below the vehicle The selected location must be clear of hot or moving parts within the engine compartment The siren must be pointed downward to prevent water retention and the flared end must be pointed away from and out of the engine compartment for maximum sound distribution Before securing the siren check behind your chosen location to assure that the mounting screws will not penetrate any factory wiring or fluid lines Secure the siren mounting bracket using 8 self taping screws or by f
30. icle movement Temporarily disconnect the Brown Black positive shut down wire from the vehicle s brake switch Sitting in the vehicle start the engine using the vehicle s ignition key Step on the brake pedal and shift the gear selector into reverse Allow the transmission to shift When you feel the engine pull do not move the gear selector just turn the ignition switch off DO NOT attempt to remove the key Keeping the brake pedal depressed activate the RF transmitter in an attempt to start the vehicle The car should not start Repeat the above test this time move the gear selector to the drive position If the unit attempts to start failing this test recheck your Yellow Wire s connection This wire must be connected to the ignition switch side of the Neutral Start Switch If the vehicle you are working on does not have an Electrical Neutral Safety Switch it will be necessary to reconfigure the Remote Starts Wiring to accommodate this vehicle The information concerning the Mechanical Neutral Safety Switch provided below will help you to determine if the vehicle you are working on has this type of safety switch and will provide alternate wiring methods to accommodate this situation MECHANICAL NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH CONSIDERATIONS Mechanical neutral safety switch configurations differ slightly in that they do not offer the same level of safety when installing a remote start device Often when the ignition switch is turned off while
31. in Transponder Control Output Orange Connector This output Is intended to allow the control of a transponder bypass interface module or transponder bypass relay The system also allows software selections to control the way in which this output operates see remote start feature 10 for setting this output When the unit is selected for output during the start sequence this output will be active at the same time Ign 3 becomes active and will remain active until the vehicle has started This will be used for one time read transponder circuits When the unit is selected for transponder on this output will become active at the same time ign 3 becomes active and will remain active all the time the unit is operational under the control of the remote start When the unit is selected for continuous and the vehicle is started via the Remote Start this output will become active at the same time ign 3 becomes active and will remain active until the ignition in the vehicle goes low This will allow the unit to be used for continuous read transponders circuits 2 Pin Control Switch Red Sonne The Black amp Black w White Trace wires loaded in the two pin red connector enable the operation of the Remote Start unit When the Black w White Trace wire is grounded the remote start unit is operable When this wire is open from ground the remote start is disabled Route the twin lead Black amp Black w White Trace wires from the control switch to the remo
32. irst using the mounting bracket as a template scribe or mark the mounting holes Drill the marked holes using a 1 8 drill bit then mount the siren using 8 sheet metal screws HOOD AND TRUNK PIN SWITCHES The pin switches included in this package are intended for protecting the hood and trunk areas of the vehicle In all cases the switch must be mounted to a grounded metal surface When the pin switch is activated hood trunk open it will supply a ground to the input wire activating the alarm In addition the 128 6388 3 of 28 hood switch is required for the safety shut down of the remote start unit If the vehicle is being worked on this hood switch prevents the remote start activation even if the RF command to start is issued This switch must be installed in all applications Failure to do so may result in personal injury or property damage Mount the switches in the hood and trunk locations away from water drain paths If necessary the included brackets may be used to move the switch away from rain gutters or allow mounting to the firewall behind the hood seal In both cases the switch must be set up to allow the hood or trunk door to depress the switch at least 1 4 inch when the hood or trunk is closed and fully extended when the hood or trunk is opened For direct mounting a 1 4 inch hole must be drilled Carefully check behind the chosen location to insure the drill will not penetrate any existing factory wiring or fluid lines
33. ith the Audiovox Remote Start Unit as shown in this installation guide Page 9 METHOD 2 Ignition Key In Sensor Switch Closes To Hood Pin Switch With Key In Ignition Cylinder Safety Shut Down IN4002 SERIES DIODE CONNECT TO NEGATIVE IN4002 SERIES DIODE REMOTE START SAFETY SHUTDOWN WIRE GREY BLACK To connect to the key in sensor circuit as shown for method 2 A Locate the control wire that connects the drivers door pin switch to the key in sensor switch B Cut this wire and connect the ignition cylinder side to chassis ground C Locate the key in sensor switch wire that connects the chime module to the ignition cylinder D Cut this wire and connect the ignition cylinder side to the Remote Start Negative Safety Shut down Wire Gray Black using a 4002 series diode as shown above NOTE A second 4002 series diode may be required to maintain the integrity of the hood open shut down circuit If this is the case it must be installed as shown in the diagram above The anode Non Striped side must be connected to the Gray Black wire of the Remote Start Unit The cathode Striped side must be connected to the hood pin switch If the hood pin switch is also used for an alarm trigger input be certain to use the dual diode assembly packaged with the Audiovox Remote Start Unit as shown in this installation guide Page 9 AFTER THE CONNECTION OF THE NEUTRAL START SAFETY WIRE AS INDICATED IN ANY OF THE PREVIOUS ALTERNATE CONFIGURATIONS
34. linder By connecting this wire to the glow plug 12 volt wire when the remote start unit activates the ignition one output the glow plug output also activates The remote start sees the green yellow with positive voltage and waits for this to go inactive drop the 12 volts before activating the starter motor If this wire is not used or you have difficulty accessing the glow plug preheat circuit you may elect to utilize the Diesel timed output as specified in Remote Start feature Selection 9 NOTE If ACO is used it will override or negate any setting of feature 9 WIRING THE 4 PIN AUXILIARY OUTPUT HARNESS The auxiliary 4 pin connector provides low current outputs to control various functions in the vehicle durin different stages of the Remote Start unit s operation Understanding these outputs and the time in whic they occur will allow you to determine if they are needed for the particular vehicle you are working on as well as how to use them Black w Blue Trace Wire Pulsed Ground Output Before Start The Black w Blue Trace wire will provide a 1 second 300 mA pulsed ground output 1 5 second before the remote start unit activates as well as when the transmitter is used to disarm the system Typical use for this output would be to disarm a factory theft deterrent system to prevent false triggering of the factory alarm when the remote start unit engages or when the M is used to unlock the doors NOTE This output can be selected to oper
35. nd Remote Start Selectable Features programming steps following are based on transmitter button 1 being programmed for channel 1 and transmitter button 2 being programmed for channel 2 Refer to pages 1 and 2 for alarm selectable features RF Programmable Features Feature Selection 1 Chirp 2 Chirps 3 Chirps 4 Chirps Default 1st DoorL UL 2nd Accy Lock 3rd Accy UL 4th Headlights 5th Passive Locks 6th Passive Active Arm 7th Black Blue Aux O P 8th Siren Horn 9th Horn Chirp 10th Override Method 11th Two Step Unlock 12th Chirp Delete From Tx 128 6388 18 of 28 1 Sec Auto Lock On Auto UL Dr On Arm Passive Passive Arm Single Pulse Siren Horn 10mS Custom Code On On 3 5 Sec Auto Lock Off Auto UL All On Disarm Active Active Arm As Feature 1 Siren Only 16mS Valet Off Off 1 Sec L Dbl U L Auto UL Off On Both Horn Only 30mS 1 Sec Auto Lock Off Auto UL Off Both Active Active Arm Single Siren Horn 16mS Valet Off Off START PROGRAM The Remote Start unit has the ability to start the vehicle automatically at timed intervals This feature is useful in extremely cold climates where starting the engine is the only means to keep the battery charged and fluids warm The operator has the option to have the unit start every 2 or 4 hours for amaximum of 48 hours Factory pre set is to start at 4 hour intervals To select 2 or 4 hour automatic start timer 1 Start with the Enable switch
36. need to by pass the system while the vehicle is operating under the control of the Remote Start Unit To Do This 1 Measure the resistance of the resistor pellet on the ignition key then select a resistor within 5 of the key s value from the resistor pack supplied 2 Locate the pair of VATS wires in the vehicle usually a pair of thin gauge wires running from the ignition switch to the VATS control module NOTE These wires are typically White w Black trace and Violet w Yellow trace however in later model Cadillacs they are run through an orange sleeve and are either both Black both Yellow or both White wires Consult the factory service manual for additional information 3 Connect the Light Blue Wire from the Remote Start Unit to terminal 86 of an external relay Connect terminal 85 of the relay to a fused 12 volt battery source 4 Cut 1 wire as shown and connect the ignition switch side of the cut wire to terminal 487a of the relay Connect the other side of the 1 wire to terminal 30 5 Connect the previously selected resistor from terminal 87 to the second 2 wire as shown NOTE The above information and following diagram is for the GM VATS system only For GM PASS LOCK System you will require the Audiovox AS PASS II Module General Motors VATS By Pass Diagram Ignition 3 Wire From Multi Pin Harness X H Or 2 Pin Transponder Vat Wire 2 Vat Wire 1 Port Harness Where Applicable Matching Resistor J
37. nna toward a rear window location for best reception Secure the antenna with double stick tape provided After securing the antenna with tape we advise also securing a section of the antenna cable to a fixed support This will prevent the antenna from dropping down in case the double stick tape is exposed to extreme heat which may loosen it s gummed surface Route the 3 pin connector toward the control module using caution not to pinch the cable as this will cause poor or no RF reception to the control module VALET PROGRAM MANUAL OVERRIDE SWITCH Select a mounting location that is easily accessible to the operator of the vehicle It is not necessary to conceal the switch However concealment is recommended as it offers a higher level of security The switch can be mounted to the lower dash panel in the driver s area Inspect behind the chosen location to insure that adequate clearance is allowed for the body of the switch and also that the drill will not penetrate any existing factory wiring or fluid lines Drill a 9 32 hole in the desired location and mount the switch by passing it through the panel from the underside Secure the switch using the nut star washer Route the switch s connector toward the control module NOTE During the program sequence there are times when this switch and the ignition switch will be used simultaneously We recommend that the push button switch be mounted on the left side of the ignition switch to facilitate this
38. o step circuit In this arrangement Red is used to control the drivers door unlock relay and the Red Black will be used to control unlock of all other doors 128 6388 15 of 28 3 Wire Ground Switched Door Lock Circuits In this application the Red wire of the door lock harness provides a ground pulse during the arming sequence or pulsed ground lock output Connect the Red wire to the low current ground signal wire from the factory door lock switch to the factory door lock relay The Green wire of the door lock harness provides a ground pulse during the disarming sequence or pulsed ground unlock output Connect the Green wire to the low current ground signal wire from the factory door unlock switch to the factory door unlock relay See Below For Wiring Detail 3 WireGround Switched Door Lock Unlock Wiring Detail Factory Door Lock Unlock Switch r 1 Unlock I Lock l ala I al 30 4 From Fuse Box 12 Vo ts 3 8f Uniock Relay To Red Lock Wire Of Control Module J 30 To Green Unlock Wire OF Control Module 3 Wire Positive Switched Door Locks In this application the Red wire of the door lock harness provides a 12 volt pulse during the disarming sequence or pulsed 12 volt unlock output Connect the Red wire to the low current 12 volt signal wire from the factory door unlock switch to the factory door unlock relay The Green wire of the door lock harness provides a 12 v
39. olenoid Wire White Black To 12 Volt TO REMOTE IGN CRANK START ORANGE Brown w Black Trace Wire Positive Inhibit Input The Brown w Black Trace wire provides an instant shutdown for the Remote Start Control module when ever it gets 12 volts If the Brake lights switch in the vehicle switches 12 volts to the brake light circuit connect the Brown w Black trace wire to the output side of the brake switch This will allow the Remote Start to shut down if an attempt is made to operate the vehicle without the key while running under the control of the Remote Start In most vehicles in order to shift into gear the brake pedal must be de pressed The brake input will in turn cause the remote start unit to shut off See detail in the following diagram for wiring the brake light circuit Brake Switch Positive Shutdown Detail 12 Volts From Fuse Box Switch Closes When Brake Is Depressed To Brown w Black Trace Wire Brake Light Bulbs 128 6388 11 of 28 Black Wire Chassis Ground Source Connect the Black wire to a known vehicle ground source or to a solid clean metal part of the chassis Be certain to remove any paint or grease and secure this wire with a self tapping screw and ring terminal Chassis Ground Connection Detail Black Wire Of Control Modus Clean Non Painted Metal Surface Green w Orange Trace Wire Tachometer Input Signal This wire will continually monitor the engine s tach rate while the unit is und
40. olt pulse during the arming sequence or pulsed 12 volt lock output Connect the Green wire to the low current 12 volt signal wire from the factory door lock switch to the factory door lock relay See Below For Wiring Detail 3 Wire Positive Switched Door Lock Unlock Wiring Detail Unlock Lock Relay i Unlock Relay To Green Lock Wire OF Control Module To Red Unlock Wire Of Control Module 3 Wire Ground Switched 2 Step Door Locks In this application the red wire provides a ground pulse during arming or the pulsed ground lock output Connectthe red wire to the wire that provides a low current ground signal from the factory door lock switch to the factory door lock control relay The green wire provides the first ground pulse during disarming or the drivers door pulsed ground unlock output Connect this wire to the drivers door unlock relay that requires a low current ground signal to unlock only the drivers door If the vehicle does not have a separate drivers door relay one will have to be added Locate the drivers door unlock motor wire and cut it at a convenient location to allow wiring of an optional relay Connect the door side of the cut wire to terminal 30 of the optional relay added Connect the vehicle side of the cut wire to terminal 87a of the optional relay added Connect the green wire of the 3 pin harness to terminal 86 of the optional relay added Connect terminal 85 of the optional relay added to a fused constan
41. ps horn chirp output 30mS Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp horn chirp output 10 mS or Tenth Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps valet switch override operation Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp custom code override operation or Eleventh Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps 2 step unlock off Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp 2 step unlock on or Twelfth Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps chirp delete from transmitter inactive Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp chirp delete from transmitter active Press and release the valet switch Exit program mode or Turn ignition key off Exit program mode Note Once you enter the feature programming mode do not allow more than 15 seconds to pass between steps or the programming will be terminated The APS 996 Remote Start Alarm System is designed to be used with Automatic Transmission Fuel Injection Vehicles Only The unit provides a selectable ignition control that allows a number of selectable timed outputs for glow plug pre heat in addition to a Wait To Start Input either of which may be required for certain diesel vehicles see selectable feature 9 amp or Green Yellow Wire If the diesel engine has a instant fire no glow plug pre heat system feature 9 should remain in the default Gasoline mode setting For diesel applications consult your dealer for the type of ignition system used in your particular veh
42. realize why the connection of the safety wire is required for all mechanical switch configurations Failure to make this connection properly can result in personal injury and property damage In all installations it is the responsibility of the installing technician to test the remote start unit and ensure that the vehicle cannot start via RF control in any gear selection other than park or neutral In both mechanical and electrical neutral start switch configurations the connection of the Yellow wire will be made to the low current start solenoid wire of the ignition switch harness This wire will have 12 volts when the ignition switch is turned to the start crank position only This wire will have O volts in all other ignition switch positions NOTE This wire must be connected to the vehicle side of the starter cut relay when used For the electrical neutral switch configuration this connection must be made between the starter inhibit relay when used and the neutral safety switch as shown in the following diagram Failure to connect this wire to the ignition switch side of the of the neutral safety switch can result in personal injury and property damage SEE NEUTRAL START SAFETY TEST FOR FURTHER DETAILS YELLOW START WIRE DETAIL Remote Start Connection Igniti oa Starter Motor Closed fn Park Aish Weed Or Neutral Only BLUE Wire Ignition 1 Output Connect this wire to the ignition 1 wire from the ignition switch This wire will s
43. rent positive signal from the factory door lock switch to the factory door lock control relay The red wire provides a positive pulse during disarming or the drivers door pulsed positive unlock output Connect this wire to the drivers door unlock relay that requires a low current positive signal to unlock only the drivers door If the vehicle does not have a separate drivers door relay one will have to be added Locate the drivers door unlock motor wire and cut it at a convenient location to allow wiring of an optional relay Connect the door side of the cut wire to terminal 30 of the optional relay added Connect the vehicle side of the cut wire to terminal 87a of the optional relay added Connect the red wire of the 3 pin harness to terminal 86 of the optional relay added Connect terminal 85 of the optional relay added to chassis ground Most vehicles door lock unlock motor legs rest at ground and switch 12 volts to the door lock unlock motor legs for operation if this is the case in the vehicle you are working on connect the remaining terminal 87 to a fused 12 volt source In the rare instance that the vehicle door lock unlock motor legs rest at 12 volts and switches ground to the door lock unlock motors connect he remaining terminal 87 to chassis ground The Red Black wire provides a pulse ground output when the unlock button of the transmitter is pressed a second time after disarming Because the vehicle you are working on requires a posi
44. t 12 volt source Most vehicles door lock unlock motor legs rest at ground and switch 12 volts to the door lock unlock motor legs for operation if this is the case in the vehicle you are working on connect the remaining terminal 87 to a fused 12 volt source In the rare instance that the vehicle door lock unlock motor legs rest at 12 volts and switches ground to the door lock unlock motors connect the remaining terminal 87 to chassis ground 128 6388 16 of 28 The Red Black wire provides a pulse ground output when the unlock button of the transmitter is pressed a second time after disarming Connect the Red Black wire to the wire that provides a low current ground signal from the factory door unlock switch to the factory door unlock control relay Factory Door Lock Unlock Switch Unlock J Drivers Door Motor Factory Lock Relay From Fuse Box 12 Volts To Red Lock Wire Factory Unlock Relay Of Control Module Cut Drivers Door Unlock Wire To Red Black 2nd Step Unlock Wire OF Control Module Fused 12 Volts Source If Factory Switches 12 Volts Optional Relay Required k Connect To Fused 12 Volts If Factory Switches Ground Connect To Chassis Ground To Green Unlock Wire Of Control Module 3 Wire Positive Switched 2 Step Door Locks The green wire provides a positive pulse during arming or the pulsed 12 volt lock output Connect the green wire to the wire that provides a low cur
45. t blue green wire pulses to ground via an Musici RF channel from the keychain transmitter This is a transistorized low current output and should only be used to drive an external relay coil WARNING Connecting the light blue black to the high current circuits will damage the control module Connect the light blue green to terminal 86 of the AS 9256 relay or equivalent 30 A automotive relay and wire the remaining relay contacts to perform the selected function of channel 6 Blue Red Wire DELAYED 300 mA PULSED OUTPUT CHANNEL 7 The light blue red wire pulses to ground via an independent RF channel from the keychain transmitter This is a transistorized low current output and should only be used to drive an external relay coil WARNING Connecting the light blue red to the high current circuits will damage the control module Connectthe light blue red to terminal 86 of the AS 9256 relay or equivalent 30 A automotive relay and wire the remaining relay contacts to perform the selected function of channel 7 Green Yellow Wire DIESEL WAIT TO START INPUT The green yellow wire when connected to the wire that get 12 volts during the glow plug preheat stage will delay the starter output until this wire drops the 12 volts In other words in a Diesel vehicle with glow plu preheat circuit when the ignition is turned on the vehicle will not crank until the glow plugs are hot enoug to fire the atomized fuel oil when injected into the cy
46. t that becomes active 3 seconds before the Remote Start Unit initializes and remains grounded while running plus an additional 4 seconds after the Remote Start Unit turns off In all of the applications described below a relay will be required The Light Blue wire can be used to accommodate the following situations A Shock Sensor By Pass If there is a Non Plug in Shock Sensor used with the alarm system and it is not shunted during the Remote Start activation period then vibration from the running vehicle can cause the alarm to trigger In this case connect the Light Blue Wire to terminal 86 of a external relay Connect terminal 85 of the relay to a fused 12 volt battery source Cut the shock sensor trigger wire and connect one end of the cut wire to terminal 30 and the other end of the cut wire to terminal 87a Just before the Remote Start unit is activated the relay contacts will open preventing the shock sensor s operation until the Remote Start unit shuts off B Ignition 3 Output Some newer vehicles use a third ignition wire which is required to start and keep the vehicle s engine running If this is the case connect the Light Blue wire to terminal 86 of an external relay Connect terminal 30 amp 85 to a fused 12 volt battery source rated for a minimum of 25 Amp Connect terminal 87 to the third ignition wire in the vehicle C GM VATS Key Override If the vehicle has the General Motors VATS system installed you will
47. tch 2 chirps auto locks off Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp auto locks on or Third Press and release the valet switch 3 chirps auto unlock off Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp auto unlock drivers door only Press transmitter Lock button to change 2 chirps auto unlock all doors or Press and release the valet switch 3 chirps headlight output when arming and disarming Press transmitter Lock button to change 4 chirps headlight output off Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp headlight output when arming Press transmitter Lock button to change 2 chirps headlight output when disarming or Fifth Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps active locks Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp passive locks or Sixth Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps active arming Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp passive arming or Seventh Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps Hardwire Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp Hardwire or Released 9 10 02 128 6388 1 of 28 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 128 6388 2 of 28 Press and release the valet switch 1 chirp siren and horn output Press transmitter Lock button to change 2 chirps siren output only Press transmitter lock button to change 3 chirps horn output only or Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps horn chirp output 16mS Press transmitter Lock button to change 3 chir
48. tch two times The siren will emit 2 short and 1 long chirp verifying you are in the feature program mode Use channel 1 button on the transmitter to advance to the feature you want to change EXAMPLE If you need to change selectable feature 3 press and release channel 1 button on the transmitter 3 o oc5oma 128 6388 19 of 28 times in succession The parking lights will flash and the siren will chirp 3 times confirming that selected feature 3 can be changed 7 Usethe start button on the transmitter to change the selection of the programmable feature If you are not sure what the setting for any feature is press the start button one time the parking lights will flash once or twice indicating the features setting NOTE Once you ve entered the program mode DO NOT allow more than 15 seconds to pass between steps orthe programming mode will be terminated Programming Tach Rate NOTE All applications require that tach be programmed The unit will not operate unless tach is programmed If an attempt is made to start the vehicle via the remote start without first programming tach the unit will flash the parking lights 7 times indicating tach has not been learned and stored If the tach rate is not properly programmed to the specific vehicle the unit may not realize that the vehicle is running in certain instances reengage the starter motor The Remote Start Unit will learn the tach rate of most vehicle s single coil multipl
49. te start unit and plug red two pin connector into the mating red two pin connector shell of the control module 3 Pin Upgrade I O Black Connector Not Available On All Models This input output data port is intended for use with future products 2 Pin Valet Program Override Push Button Switch Blue Connector The Black amp Grey twin lead wires loaded in the two pin blue connector are the ground supply and program valet override input of the Remote Start unit When the Grey wire is grounded under certain conditions the unit will enter the valet mode When the Grey wire is sequentially grounded under other conditions the unit will enter the various program modes Route the twin lead Black and Grey wires from the valet Program Switch to the remote start unit and plug the two pin connector into the mating blue connector shell of the control module Refer to the remote programming feature programming and function programming shown later in this installation guide for operation of the valet program switch For override information refer to the owners manual 3 Pin Antenna Receiver Connector White Connector Plug the previously routed three pin connector from the antenna receiver assemble into the mating connec tor of the control module This connector supplies 12 volts ground and RF data from the antenna receiver to the remote start module Be certain this connector is firmly seated making good contact to the control unit 4 Pin Shock Sensor
50. tive pulse from the factory door lock switch to the factory door lock control relay you will have to add a relay to invert the output polarity of this wire Connect the Red Black wire to terminal 86 of the optional added relay Connect terminal 85 amp 87 to a fuse 12 volt source Connect terminal 30 to the low current door unlock wire from the factory door switch to the door unlock control relay 128 6388 17 of 28 Factory Door Lock Unlock Switch Unlock Lock Drivers Door Motor l l l l l l Factory Lock Relay To Green Lock Wire Of Control Module Factory Unlock Relay used 12 Volts ____Cut Drivers Door Unlock Wire To Red Black 2nd Step Unlock Wire OF Control Module To Chassis Ground If Factory Switches 12 Volts Connect To Fused 12 Volts If Factory Switches Ground Connect To Chassis Ground Optional Relay Required To Red Unlock Wire Of Control Module NOTE Resistive Circuits As Well As 4 Wire Polarity Reversal and 5 Wire Alternating 12 Volt Door Lock Control Circuits These applications require the use of additional components which may include relays fixed resistors or for convenience the AS 9159 Door Lock Interface Refer to the AUDIOVOX Door Lock Wiring Supplement and or the Audiovox fax back service for information on your particular vehicle for properly connecting to these types of circuits ALARM SELECTABLE FEATURES NOTE The Alarm Selectable Features a
51. ut The White w Blue Trace wire is provided to operate the optional headlamp illumination feature of the system This is a low current 300mA output and must be connected to an external relay to control the high current switching circuit of the vehicle s headlamps To use this option connect the White w Blue Trace wire to terminal 86 of a P amp B VF45F 11 relay or equivalent Connect Terminals 85 and 30 to a fused 12 Volts source with a current capability equal to or in excess of the factory headlamp fuse Connect terminal 87 of the relay to the switched 12 volt wire feeding the vehicle s headlamp circuit NOTE For goung switched headlamp circuits Connect the White w Blue Trace wire to terminal 86 of a P amp B VF45F11 relay or equivalent Connect Terminal 85 to a fused 12 Volts source Connect terminal sie is a clean chassis ground Connect terminal 4 87 to the ground switched headlamp control wire in the vehicle Orange w White Trace Wire 300 mA GROUND OUTPUT WHEN DISARMED N O STARTER DISABLE Optional Relay Required This wire is provided to control the starter cut relay Connect the orange w white wire to terminal 86 of the relay Connect relay terminal 85 to an ignition wire in the vehicle that is live when the key is in the on and crank positions and off when the key is in the off position This is where the yellow wire from the alarm should be connected Cut the low current starter solenoid wire in the vehicle and
52. vehicle will shut down This must be explained to the operator as it is in contrast to the normal operation of a vehicle utilizing an electrical neutral start switch and is inconsistent with the operators manual Additional information concerning Key In Sensor methods 1 amp 2 are listed below and should be reviewed before considering either alternative Method 1 will allow the safety required for the remote start unit and prevent the vehicle from starting while in any gear other than Park or Neutral while the key is in the ignition cylinder however if the key is left in the ignition switch and the door is left opened the added relay will be energized causing a 150mA drain on the battery Method 2 will allow the safety required for the remote start unit and prevent the vehicle from starting while in any gear other than Park or Neutral while the key is in the ignition cylinder however the original factory key in chime module will not alert the owner that the key has been left in the ignition switch In addition this may also effect other warning tones such as the light on reminder These situations should be carefully considered before altering the vehicle s wiring and must be fully explained to the consumer lnton Key In Sensor Switch METHOD 1 __ In ignition Cylinder Drivers Door J i Battery 12 Volts 1N4002 SERIES DIODE CONNECT TO NEGATIVE Module REMOTE START SAFETY HANE SHUTDOWN WIRE GREY BLACK 5 To Hood Pin Switch S
53. wiring detail Negative Door Switch Wiring Detail To Fuse Block Fused 12 Volts Jo Brown Door Trigger Input 128 6388 12 of 28 Dark Blue Wire Delayed 300mA Pulsed Channel 3 Output The Dark Blue wire supplies a 300mA ground pulsed output whenever channel three of the receiver is accessed Pressing the pre programmed transmitter button for three seconds will access channel two This is a low current output and must be connected to a relay to supply power to the trunk release or the circuit you wish to control Connect the Dark Blue wire to terminal 86 of a VF45F11 P amp B relay or equivalent Connect terminal 85 of the relay to a fused 12 volt source Connect the common normally open and normally closed contacts of the relay to perform the selected function of channel 3 See below for relay wiring detail ToDarkBlueWre Channel 3 Relay Wiring Detail From Muiti Pin Harness To Vehicle Trunk Release Solenoid Circuit Switch 12 Volts Connect To A Fused 12 Volts Source Vehicle s Trunk Release jEireuit Switch Ground Connect To Chassis Ground To Fused Battery Source Green w Black Trace Wire 300mA Latched Channel 4 Output The Green w Black Trace wire supplies a 300 mA switched output whenever channel four of the receiver is accessed Pressing eee transmitter button s will access channel four and will remain active for up to 8 seconds as long as the transmitter button s is held This is a low current output
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