Audiovox Code Alarm PROFESSIONAL SERIES CA 5550SST User manual

12010AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation.Allrightsreserved.
PROFESSIONAL
SERIES
Remote Start with Keyless Entry
Installation Guide
CA 5550SST

2 2010AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation.Allrightsreserved.
Before You Begin ......................................................................................3
Wire Connection Guide ...........................................................................4
7 Pin Main Harness ...................................................................................5
3 Pin Parking Light Harness .....................................................................7
6 Pin Start Harness ...................................................................................8
4 Pin Alternate Harness............................................................................9
2 Pin Door Lock Harness........................................................................10
Additional Ports ......................................................................................14
Antenna / LED / Programming Port .......................................................14
DBIPort....................................................................................................14
Tracking Port ...........................................................................................14
Set Up & Programming..........................................................................15
Transmitter Programming........................................................................15
Manual Feature Programming.................................................................15
Programming Feature Banks ..................................................................16
Tach Programming ..................................................................................17
Smart Tachless Mode .............................................................................17
Feature Descriptions ............................................................................. 18
Transmitter Button Functions .............................................................21
Remote Start Shutdown Diagnostics ................................................22
System Layout.........................................................................................23
Table of Contents

32010AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation.Allrightsreserved.
PROFESSIONALINSTALLATION
STRONGLYRECOMMENDED
Installation Precautions:
Roll down window to avoid locking keys in vehicle
during installation
Avoid mounting components or routing wires near
hot surfaces
Avoid mounting components or routing wires near
moving parts
Tape or loom wires under hood for protection and
appearance
Technical Support [phone]
or go to
http://techservices.codesystems.com
Use a Digital Multi Meter for testing and verifying
circuits. DO NOT USE ATEST LIGHT, OR
"COMPUTER SAFE PROBE" as these can set off air
bags or damage vehicle computers.
Use grommets when routing wires through metal
surfaces
BEFORE YOU BEGIN

4 2010AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation.Allrightsreserved.
6 Pin Start Harness
4 Pin Alternate Harness
2 Pin Lock Harness
7 Pin Main Harness
3 Pin Parking Light Harness

52010AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation.Allrightsreserved.
7 Pin Main Harness
1 BLACK/WHITE ILLUMINATEDENTRYOUTPUT(- )
This wire provides a ( - ) 500mA output for 30 seconds when the system is
disarmed capable of driving relays.
Locate the vehicle’s dome light or pin switch wire.
Verification: This wire will register positive voltage or ground when the
vehicle's dome light is turned ON.
2 BROWN/BLACK HORNOUTPUT (- )
Locate the vehicle’s horn wire.
Verification: This wire will register at positive voltage and register
ground when the horn switch is pressed.
Connect the BROWN/BLACK wire to the vehicle’s horn wire. This is a low current
output, 500mA.
3 RED/WHITE TRUNKRELEASE OUTPUT(- )
Locate the vehicle’s trunk release wire at the trunk release switch.
Verification: This wire will register either positive voltage or ground when
the trunk release is activated.
This is a low current output, 500mA.
4 BLUE/BLACK IGNITION 3 / ACTIVE OUTPUT ( - )
The Active Output/Ignition 3 output wire provides a ground output when the remote
start function is activated and remains until 4 seconds after the remote start is
shutdown. The Ignition 3 output wire can be used for several functions listed
below. If this wire will be used for multiple application's a 1 amp diode is required
in-line with the stripe facing the control module.
Factory transponder (coded key) bypass.
General Motors VATS bypass, see the following diagram. Use an SPDT relay (not
supplied).
Ignition 3 output, see the following diagram. Use an SPDT relay (not supplied).
Accessory 2/3 output, see the following diagram. Use an SPDT relay (not
supplied).

6 2010AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation.Allrightsreserved.
5 PURPLE/WHITE TACH INPUT
Locate the vehicle’s ignition coil or fuel injector in the engine compartment.
Verification: Test using the following procedure:
1. Set voltmeter to AC VOLTS.
2. Attach positive lead of a volt meter to a constant 12-volt source.
3. Attach negative lead of a volt meter to the wire to be tested.
4. Start the engine.
5. Have someone press on the gas pedal slightly as you monitor the meter. If
connected to the correct wire, the voltage reading will increase as the engine’s
RPM increases.
Connect the PURPLE/WHITE wire to the negative side of the vehicle ignition coil
or fuel injector.
Fused +12 Volt
Battery Source
30
87
87a
86 85
BLUE/BLACK ActiveOutput
Wire
VATS Control Module
Matching Value
Resistor
Ignition Switch
VATS Wire #1, WHITE or WHITE/BLACK
VATS Wire #2, WHITE or VIOLET/WHITE
X CUT
GM VATS
Fused +12 Volt
Battery Source
30
87
87a
86 85
BLUE/BLACK Active Outpu
t
Wire
To Vehicle's 2nd or
3rd Ignition Wire
Jump To PINK
Ignition Output
Wire From
Control Module
Ignition 3 Accessory 2/3
Fused +12 Volt
Battery Source
30
87
87a
86 85
BLUE/BLACK Active Outpu
t
Wire
To Vehicle's 2nd or 3rd
Accessory Wire
Jump To ORANGE
Accessory Output
Wire From
Control Module

72010AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation.Allrightsreserved.
6 GRAY HOOD PIN INPUT ( - )
Install a Hood Pin Switch and connect to the GRAY wire. This connection is
required for Remote Start.
Verification: This wire when connected will register ground when the
vehicle's hood is opened.
Connect the GRAY wire to the hood pin.
NOTE: Be sure to loom the wire, and seal the grommet.
1 BLACK GROUND
Connect the BLACK wire to a solid chassis ground point using a ring terminal and
self tapping screw (not supplied). Scrape away paint from the grounding point to
ensure a good connection. The recommended grounding point is a metal surface
in the driver’s side kick panel area.
NOTE: Do not ground the BLACK wire with any other vehicle components.
3 Pin Parking Light Harness
7 BROWN/RED BRAKE INPUT ( + )
Locate the vehicle’s brake light wire at the brake pedal mounted switch.
Verification: This wire registers positive voltage when the brake pedal is
pressed.
Connect the BROWN/RED wire to the vehicle’s brake light wire.
2 WHITE/RED PARKING LIGHT INPUT
3 WHITE PARKING LIGHT OUTPUT
Locate the parking light output wire at the vehicle’s light switch.
Verification: This wire registers positive voltage when the parking lights are
turned on.
Positive switching Parking Lights:
Connect the WHITE/RED wire to a 15 Amp max fused battery source.
Connect the WHITE wire to the parking light output wire.
Negative switching Parking Lights:
Connect the WHITE/RED wire to a good chassis ground.
Connect the WHITE wire to the parking light output wire.

8 2010AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation.Allrightsreserved.
6 Pin Start Harness
1 PURPLE STARTER OUTPUT ( + )
Locate the vehicle starter wire.
Verification: This wire registers voltage only when the key is turned to the
START position.
Verification:
The starter wire registers voltage when the key is turned to the
START position.
Connect the PURPLE wire to the vehicle starter wire.
2 RED BATTERY 12V ( + )
Locate 1 of the vehicle’s constant 12 Volt battery wires at the ignition switch.
Verification: This wire will register ( + ) voltage in all positions of the ignition
switch.
Connect the RED wire to the constant 12 Volt battery wire.
NOTE: Remove all fuses until all connections are made.
3 ORANGE ACCESSORY 1 ( + )
Locate the vehicle’s accessory wire at the ignition switch.
Verification: This wire registers voltage when the key is turned to ACC
(Accessory) and the ON (or RUN) position. The voltage drops out when the
key is turned to the START(or CRANK) position.
Connect the ORANGE wire to the vehicle’s accessory wire.
4 PINK/WHITE IGNITION 2 ( + )
Locate the vehicle’s 2nd ignition wire at the ignition switch (if equipped).
Verification: This wire registers voltage when the key is turned to the ON (or
RUN) position, but not the ACC (Accessory) position. The voltage does not
drop out when the key is turned to the START(or CRANK) position.
Connect the PINK/WHITE wire to the vehicle’s ignition 2 wire.
Programmable output: IGN, ACC, Start.

92010AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation.Allrightsreserved.
6 PINK IGNITION1( +)
Locate the vehicle’s ignition wire at the ignition switch.
Verification: This wire registers voltage when the key is turned to the ON (or
RUN) position. The voltage does not drop out when the key is turned to the
START(or CRANK) position.
Connect the PINK wire to the vehicle’s Ignition wire.
This wire is also used for Ignition 1 Output.
5 RED BATTERY 12V ( + )
Locate 1 of the vehicle’s constant 12 Volt battery wires at the ignition switch.
Verification: This wire will register ( + ) voltage in all positions of the ignition
switch.
Connect the RED wire to the constant 12 Volt battery wire.
NOTE: Remove all fuses until all connections are made.
4 Pin Alternate Harness
1 LT GREEN/BLACK FACTORY DISARM /
PULSE BEFORE START ( - )
This wire will supply a ( - ) 500mA pulse both upon disarming the system and when
the remote start feature is activated. Locate the factory perimeter alarm disarm
wire from the key cylinder inside the drivers door.
Verification: This wire registers ground if the key is turned to the unlock
position in the driver’s door cylinder.
Connect the LIGHT GREEN/BLACK wire to the factory alarm disarm wire.
2 LTBLUE PULSEAFTER START( - )
This wire will supply a ( - ) 500mA pulse both upon arming the system and upon
successful completion of the remote start activation sequence and is typically
used to re-lock the vehicle’s doors upon remote start if necessary.

10 2010AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation.Allrightsreserved.
4 BLACK/YELLOW PULSE DURING CRANK ( - )
Locate the vehicle’s second starter (crank) wire at the ignition switch. (if equipped)
Verification: This wire registers voltage only in the start (crank) position of
the ignition switch.
Connect the BLACK/YELLOW wire as shown in the diagram below. Use an SPDT
relay (not supplied).
F us ed +12 Volt
B a tte ry S ourc e
30
87
87a
86 85
BLACK/YELLOW Pulse
During Crank Wire
To Vehicle's2nd
S tarter W ire
J ump To P UR PLE
Starter Output
Wire From The
C ontrol Module
2 Pin Lock Harness
1 BLUE UNLOCK ( - )
2 GREEN LOCK ( - )
The door lock / unlock outputs are designed to control several different types of
systems which may require additional parts. Please review the wire and location
chart to see which type of door lock system is in your vehicle. The most common
types are shown in the following diagrams.
3 GREEN/WHITE FACTORY ARM /
PULSEAFTER SHUTDOWN (- )
This wire will supply a ( - ) 500mA pulse after the remote start shuts down. This
is typically used to re-lock the vehicle’s doors if they unlock upon remote start
shutdown. It can also be used to pulse a door pin-switch wire to prevent the
vehicle’s accessories from remaining on after remote start shutdown.

112010AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation.Allrightsreserved.
Negative Switching Locks
All Door Lock and Unlock: Locate the lock / unlock wire at the vehicle’s lock /
unlock switch.
Verification: These wires will register ground when the Lock and Unlock
switches are activated.
Connect the GREEN and BLUE wires shown in the diagram below.
Lock
Unlock
Vehicle Door Lock
Control Relays
GREEN (-) Lock Output
BLUE (-) Unlock Output
Negative Locks:
Positive Switching Locks
All Door Lock and Unlock: Locate the lock / unlock wire at the vehicle’s lock /
unlock switch.
Verification: These wires will register positive voltage when the Lock and
Unlock switches are activated.
Connect the GREEN and BLUE wires shown in the diagram below.
Lock
Unlock
87
87a
86 85
30
87
87a
86 85
30
Vehicle Door Lock
Control Relays
Fused +12 Volt
Battery Souce
Fused +12 Volt
Battery Souce
GREEN (-) Lock Output
BLUE (-) Unlock Output
Positive Locks:

12 2010AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation.Allrightsreserved.
Reverse Polarity Locks (5-Wire Door locks)
All Door Lock and Unlock: Locate the lock / unlock wire at the vehicle’s lock /
unlock switch.
Verification: These wires will rest at ground and register positive
voltage when the Lock and Unlock switches are activated.
Connect the GREEN and BLUE or BLUE/GREEN wires shown in the diagram
below using (2) SPDT relays (not supplied).
Lock
Unlock
87
87a
86 85
30
87
87a
86 85
30
Fused +12 Volt
Battery Souce
Fused +12 Volt
Battery Souce
GREEN (-) Lock Output
BLUE (-) Unlock Output
Reverse Polarity Locks:
X
Cut
X
Cut
To Door Lock Motor
To Door Lock Motor
Negative Multiplexed Locks
All Door Lock and Unlock: Locate the lock / unlock wire at the vehicle’s lock /
unlock switch.
Verification: This wire will show variable ground when the switch is activated.
Please consult the wire and location chart for specific resistor values for
your vehicle.
Connect the GREEN and BLUE or BLUE/GREEN wires shown in the diagram
below using (2) SPDT relays (not supplied).
Lock
Unlock
Vehicle Door Lock
Control Relays
GREEN (-) Lock Output BLUE (-) Unlock Output
Multiplex Locks:
87
87a
86
30
87
87a
86
30
85 85
Fused +12 Volt
Battery Source
Ground
Resistor

132010AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation.Allrightsreserved.
Positive Multiplexed Locks
All Door Lock and Unlock: Locate the lock / unlock wire at the vehicle’s lock /
unlock switch.
Verification: This wire will show variable positive voltage when the switch is
activated. Please consult the wire and location chart for specific resistor
values for your vehicle.
Connect the GREEN and BLUE or BLUE/GREEN wires shown in the diagram
below using (2) SPDT relays (not supplied).
Lock
Unlock
Vehicle Door Lock
Control Relays
GREEN (-) Lock Output BLUE (-) Unlock Output
Multiplex Locks:
87
87a
86
30
87
87a
86
30
85 85
Fused +12 Volt
Battery Source
Resistor
Adding Aftermarket Actuators
After installing aftermarket actuators, (not supplied). Connect the GREEN and
BLUE wires shown in the diagram below using (2) SPDT relays (not supplied).
30
87
87a
86 85
Fused +12 Volt
Battery Source
Door Lock
Actuator
30
87
87a
86 85
Chassis
Ground
Chassis
Ground
GREEN (-) Lock Output
BLUE (-) Unlock Outpu
t
Fused +12 Volt
Battery Source
M

14 2010AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation.Allrightsreserved.
Data Bus Interface Port
This 4 pin port is used for Flashlogic Door Lock and Transponder Databus
Interfaces to communicate with the vehicle's Databus. When using the DBI port to
control the Flashlogic Door Lock and Transponder Interface modules the
following options may be available. Please refer to the D2D (Data to Data)
function list available per vehicle on the tech service web site.
Tach Input Brake Safety Shut Down
Trunk/Hatch Open Diesel Glow Plug Input
Door Lock Control Passlock / Passkey Interface (GM Only)
Dome Light Supervision Transponder Interface Activation
Factory Alarm Arm / Disarm Manual Arm / Disarm Inputs (factory keyless
controls system)
Antenna / LED / Programming Port
Mount the supplied antenna/receiver to a clear spot on the vehicle's windshield
that will not block the driver's vision. A good location is usually high on the
windshield near the rear view mirror. Be careful not to mount the antenna/receiver
on any metallic window film, as this will effect system range. Route the antenna/
receiver cable to the control module and plug into the antenna port.
Additional Ports
Tracking Port
This 4 pin port is used for Code Alarm Car Link or Vehicle Tracking accessories.

152010AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation.Allrightsreserved.
Manual Feature Programming - Feature Bank 2 - 4
1. Turn the ignition ON.
2. Press and hold the valet/override button.
3. Within 10 seconds the system will chirp (3) three times.
4. Use the valet/override button to advance through each option bank. For
feature programming advance to Feature Bank 2, 3 or 4, which is (4) four,
(5) five, and (6) six chirps.
5. Use the transmitter button to scroll through the selections in each feature
bank, the system will chirp to match the feature number.
6. Press the transmitter button to change the desired feature. The LED will
flash indicating the changed feature.
Defaulting All Features: Pressing the button anytime while in any of the
feature banks will default all features and return you to feature bank 2 - 4 chirps.
NOTE: The system will remain in feature programming mode as long as the
ignition is on, there is no time limit. To exit programming turn the IGNITION OFF.
Set Up & Programming
Transmitter Programming - Feature Bank 1
1. Turn the ignition ON.
2. Press and hold the valet/override button.
3. Within 10 seconds the system will chirp (3) three times.
4. Press 1 button of each transmitter you wish to program.
5. The system will respond with 1 chirp for each accepted transmitter.
6. Pressing the override button at anytime during programming will advance to
the next bank.
NOTE: The system will exit transmitter programming after 15 seconds of inactivity.
NOTE: This system has 1 button programming which programs all channels of the
system.
NOTE: The system will hold up to 4 transmitters in memory, programming a 5th
transmitter will erase the oldest transmitter in memory.
NOTE: This system has PTN - Programmed Transmitter Notification. Each time the
ignition is turned ON, the LED will flash the number of transmitters programmed to
the system.

16 2010AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation.Allrightsreserved.
Feature Bank 1 - 3 Chirps
Transmitter Programming
Refer to transmitter programming.

172010AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation.Allrightsreserved.
Tach Programming
The unit will not operate unless a tach signal is programmed or the
tachless option is turned ON. 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 and reengage the starter motor.
The Remote Start unit will learn the tach rate of most vehicle's single coil, multiple coil
packs, or single injector. To learn tach:
1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
2. Press and release the valet/override button 3 times.
3. Immediately turn the ignition key OFF.
4. Press and hold the valet/override button, then start the vehicle using
the key.
5. When the unit senses the tach signal, the parking lights will begin to
flash.
6. Allow the vehicle to settle to a normal idle speed.
7. Release the valet/program push-button switch. The parking lights will
turn on for 2 seconds indicating that the learned tach signal is stored
and the unit has exited tach learn mode.
NOTE: If the unit fails to learn tach rate due to an improper tach connection or a
poor tach source, the parking lights will not flash. To correct this situation, locate
and connect the PURPLE/WHITE wire to the proper tach signal, and then repeat
the tach learn routine.
Smart Tachless Mode
Smart Tachless Mode is available only if a tach signal has never been learned to
the system and when activated will automatically change the Tach Mode feature
in option programming to Tachless without the need to enter the feature
programming mode.
1. Activate the remote start. The parking lights should begin flashing 7
times indicating no tach signal has been learned.
2. Within the 7 flash time period, press and hold the button.
3. The system will chirp 1 time indicating the system is now in tachless
mode.

18 2010AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation.Allrightsreserved.
Feature Bank 2 - Security
1 - Silent Choice: Controls the normal arm/disarm chirps of the security system.
ON - Silent arming/disarming upon first press of lock/unlock, pressing lock/
unlock a second time will activate the arm/disarm chirps respectively. The
system will only sound the arm/disarm chirps upon a second press of the
lock/unlock buttons.
OFF - normal arm/disarm chirps upon the first press of lock/unlock.
Feature Descriptions
Feature Bank 3 - Output Control
1 - Extended Lock Pulse: Controls the timing of the BLUE and GREEN lock output
wires.
1 Second - Single 1 second lock pulse, single 1 second unlock pulse.
3.5 Seconds - Single 3.5 second lock pulse, single 3.5 second unlock pulse.
1 Second Lock, Double Pulse Unlock - Single 1 second lock pulse, double 1
second unlock pulse.
30 Second Lock, Double Pulse Unlock - Single 30 second lock pulse, double
1 second unlock pulse.
Double Pulse Lock, 1 Second Unlock - Double 1 second lock pulse, single 1
second unlock pulse.
2 - Factory Disarm: Controls the timing of the LT. GREEN/BLACK factory disarm
output.
Factory Disarm - Single 1 second pulse with unlock and remote start
activation.
2nd Unlock - Same output as unlock with 2nd press of unlock.
Start Status - Continuous ( - ) output during the remote start cycle.

192010AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation.Allrightsreserved.
3 - Ignition Controlled Locks: Control of door locks when the ignition is cycled
ON or OFF.
OFF - Door locks not activated by ignition.
Lock and Unlock - Doors lock when ignition is turned on and unlock when
ignition is turned off.
Lock Only - Doors lock when ignition is turned on only.
Unlock Only Doors unlock when ignition is turned off only.
4 - Horn Output Timing: Control the minimum horn pulse time in milli seconds,
some vehicle will require a longer pulse to activate the factory horn.
16mS 10mS 30mS 40mS 50mS
5 - Real Panic: Controls the panic out when triggered from the transmitter.
ON - Randomized horn honks when panic is triggered.
OFF - Standard pattern horn honks when panic is triggered.
Feature Bank 4 - Remote Start Control
1 - RF Start Chirp: Turns remote start activation confirmation chirps ON or OFF.
2 - Run Time: Controls the time in minutes that the vehicle will stay running
under control of the remote start until the system times out. The system may also
be shut down at any time by use of the transmitter or system shutdowns.
3 - Running Lights: Controls the WHITE parking light output wire during remote
start. Steady - Parking lights constant during the remote start cycle.
Flashing - Parking lights flash at a slow pace during the remote start cycle.

20 2010AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation.Allrightsreserved.
4 - Tach Mode: Determines how the system monitors the engine running during
remote start.
Tach - Hard wired directly to the tach wire of the vehicle to monitor AC
voltage.
Tachless (Crank Average/Voltage) - Determines crank time by averaging the
last 8 times the vehicle was started with the key and then monitors the
change in voltage after remote start.
Hybrid (Crank Average / No Voltage) - Determines crank time by averaging
the last 8 times the vehicle was started with the key.
DBI Port - Monitors the vehicle’s tach rate through an interface module
connected to the DBI port.
5 - Voltage Level: The voltage variance for remote start when set to tachless.
(see tach mode)
HIGH - The variance in battery voltage from before the remote start
is activated to after the engine is running must be greater than 0.5 volts.
LOW - The variance in battery voltage from before the remote start
is activated to after the engine is running may be less than 0.5 volts.
6 - Crank Time: Preset output times for the PURPLE starter wire.
1 Second 0.8 Seconds 1.5 Seconds 2 Seconds 4 Seconds
7 - Crank Average / Crank Time: The length of time in which the remote start
will crank the vehicle’s starter.
Crank Average - Determines crank time by averaging the last 8 times the
vehicle was started with the key.
Preset Time - Preset starter output time. (see crank time)
8 - Gas / Diesel: Selects engine type and delay time for the starter output wire
during remote start activation.
Gas - Gasoline engine, no delay for the starter output wire.
10 Second Delay - Diesel engine, delays the starter output wire for 10
seconds after the ignition has been powered up by the remote start.
15 Second Delay - Diesel engine, delays the starter output wire for 15
seconds after the ignition has been powered up by the remote start.
20 Second Delay - Diesel engine, delays the starter output wire for 20
seconds after the ignition has been powered up by the remote start.
45 Second Delay - Diesel engine, delays the starter output wire for 45
seconds after the ignition has been powered up by the remote start.