Audiovox AS-9234 User manual

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Model AS-9234
Installation Manual
Vehicle Security System
with Remote Start
Rev A: New Format Add Timing PASD & Light Blue + DBI Lock, Lock, Lock 5/2013
If booklet format, pages 26-30, Programming & Wiring Diagram shall be foldout or seperate 5 sheets
front & back.
PATENTED: www.voxxintl.com/company/patents
Table Of Contents:
BeforeYou Begin Page 2
Wire Harnesses Quick View Page 3 - 4
Installationofthe MajorComponents Page 5 - 6
Wiringthe 6 PinMain PowerHarness Page 6 - 7
WiringConnections:16 PinAccessoryInput/OutputHarness Page 8 - 12
UnderstandingArm & Disarm #1 and #2 Page 13
5Pin WhiteConnector Page 13
WiringtheArm/DisarmInputs Page 13
2Pin DoorLock/Unlock Harness Page 14 -15
Wiringthe 4PinAuxiliaryOutputHarness Page 16
2PinTransponderControlOutput Page 16 -17
AdditionalHarnesses andConnectorsfortheSystem Page 17
Timed StartOperation Page 18
Diesel Engine Settings Page 18
MonitoringThe Vehicle's Engine Page 18 - 19
Diagnostics Page 19
Multi Coil PackAdaptor Page 19 - 20
TestingYourInstallation Page 20
HoodPinSafetyShutdown Page 20
RemoteStartOverride Mode/ManualShutdown Page 20 - 21
NeutralStartSafetyTest Page 21 - 22
KeyIn SensorCircuits Page 22 - 24
DomeDelay LearnFeature Page 25
AdjustingThe ShockSensor Page 25
CompletingtheInstallation Page 26
ProgrammingBank 1(Transmitters) Page 27
ProgrammingBank 2(Alarm Features) Page 27
ProgrammingBank 3(Remote Start) Page 30
TachRate Programming Page 30
CircuitWiring Layout Page 32

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Before You Begin
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION IS
STRONGLYRECOMMENDED
Rolldown windowtoavoid lockingthe keysinthe vehicleduring
installation.
Avoidmounting componentsorrouting wiresnearhotsurfacesor
nearmoving partslike thesteeringwheelasit mayprevent proper
operationof thevehicle.
Tapeorloomwires underthe hoodand dashfor protectionas well
appearance.
Usegrommetswhen routingwiresthroughmetalsurfacestoprevent
chafingandshorting.
Usea DigitalMulti Meterfor testingand verifyingcircuits. DONOT
USEA"TEST LIGHT" OR "COMPUTER SAFE PROBE" as these
cansetoff airbags ordamage sensitive vehiclecomputers and
electronics.
For technical support go to www.prestigecarsecurity.com
or call 1 800 225 6074
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and
(2) This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized
modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

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16 Pin Main Wiring Harness #1124049
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2
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16 Purple DoorTrigger Input(+)
Black/White HornOutput(-)300mA
Yellow/Black To FactoryAlarmOrKeylessIgnition
LightBlue GroundOutputWhileRunning(-)300mA
DarkGreen InstantTriggerInput Hood&Trunk
DarkBlue/Black ExternalRemoteStartTriggerInput
White/Black SirenOutput(+)
Green/Orange TachometerInput
White/Red ParkingLightInput
White ParkingLight Output
Green/Yellow DieselWaitToStartInput
Brown DoorTrigger Input(-)
Black ChassisGround
Brown/Black BrakeShutdownInput(+)
Orange GroundWhileArmedOutput(-)
Grey ShutdownInput(-)
2 Pin Door Lock Output Harness #1122242
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2Red (-)Lock / (+) Unlock
Green (+) Lock / (-)Unlock
4 Pin Alternate Output Harness #1122585
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Black/Blue Factory Disarm/ PulseBefforeStart(-)
Black/Green FactoryArm/ PulseAfterStart(-)
Black/Red PulseAfterShutdown(-)
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4Black/Yellow PulseDuring Crank(-)

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6 Pin Power / Start Harness #1123742
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Purple Accessory(+)
Blue Ignition1(+)
Red Battery 2 - 12V (+)
Red/White Battery 1 - 12V (+)
Yellow StarterOutput
Green Ignition2(+)
2 Pin Transponder Output Harness #1123292
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2Red Battery(+) 100mA
Black (-)OutputWhileRunning 100mA
5 Pin Arm/Disarm/Trunk Shunt Harness #1123237
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Green/Black ArmInput2
Green ArmInput1
Blue TrunkShuntInput
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4Red/Black Disarm Input2
Red DisarmInput1

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This Remote Start/Alarm System is designed to be used with Automatic Transmission- Fuel Injection
Gas or Diesel Vehicles Only!
INSTALLATION OF THE MAJOR COMPONENTS:
CONTROLMODULE: PART# 1365186
Selecta mountinglocation insidethepassenger compartment(up behindthe 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
moduleorwiringmaywraparound orblockthesteeringwheelpreventingproper controlofthe vehicle.The
modulewill besecured afterall wiringis completedwhich willallow completeaccessuntilthejobisdone.
Do Not Mount The Module In The Engine Compartment, as it is not waterproof.
HOOD PIN SWITCH: PART# 1363699
Thepin switchincludedinthispackage isintendedforprotectingthe hoodareaofthevehicle. Inallcases,
theswitch must bemounted toa groundedmetal surface.When thepinswitch isactivated, (hoodopen),
itwill supplya groundto theinputwireactivatingthe alarm.In addition,the hoodswitch isrequired forthe
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.
THEPUSH-BUTTON/PROGRAM SWITCH/LEDASSEMBLY: PART #PRLED
Select a mounting location known and accessible to the operator of the vehicle.Adash knockout plug or
frontdash panelis desirableas thenow Push-ButtonLED assemblyneeds theLED tobe visiblefrom the
outsideof thevehicle andwillbe usedfor valetmodes, programmingfeatures,programming transmitters,
and for overriding the remote start unit when the vehicle is being serviced. Inspect behind the chosen
location to insure that adequate clearance is allowed for the body of the switch, and also that the drill will
notpenetrate anyexisting factorywiring orfluid lines.Drill a5/16"or8mmhole inthe desiredlocation and
mount the switch by passing the connectors, one at a time, through the panel from the front side and
pressing on the bezel until the switch is fully seated.
SHOCKSENSOR: PART # AS9492a
Selecta centrallylocated, solidmounting surfacefor theshock sensorthat willallow consistentoperation
fromallareasofthevehicle. Theselectedlocation mustbewithin 18"ofthecontrolmoduletoallow 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 adjustment poten-
tiometer for use later in the installation.
STARTER INHIBITRELAY: PART #1363731
Select a mounting location within 12" of the ignition switch's low current start 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
chaffingand shortingdamaging thefactory wiring.If anexisting harnessis notavailable
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.
This unit is to be used in vehicles with AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS only!Although this combination
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
personalinjury andpropertydamage.

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THEOPTIONALRECEIVER/ANTENNA/PUSHBUTTON/LEDASSEMBLY:
Theoptional SuperheterodyneReceiverAntenna,ADDSS orADDP1allows routingfrom belowthe dash
boardfor maximumoperatingrange. Choosea locationabove thebelt line(dashboard) ofthe vehiclefor
bestreception. Specialconsiderations mustbe madefor windshieldglass assome newervehicles utilize
a metallic shielded window glass that will inhibit or restrict RF reception. In these vehicles, route the
antenna toward a rear window location for best reception. Secure the antenna with double stick tape
provided.Aftersecuringtheantenna withtape,we advisealso securingasection ofthe antennacable to
afixed support.Thiswill preventthe antennafromdropping downin casethedouble sticktape isexposed
toextreme heatwhichmayloosenit'sgummedsurface. Routethe3 connectorstowardthe controlmodule
and plug the single blue wire's white connector into the mating LED connector on the module, plug the
singlegraywire's blueconnectorintothematingvalet/override connectoronthemodule andplugthe3wire
RF connector into the mating connector of the module, using caution not to pinch the cable as this will
cause poor or no RF reception no LED, or the inability to program the unit.
IMPORTANT!
DONOTPLUGTHESIX PINMAIN POWERHARNESS ORTHEMULTIPININPUT/OUTPUTHARNESS
INTO THE CONTROL MODULE UNTIL ALL CONNECTIONS TO THE VEHICLE HAVE BEEN MADE.
AFTER SELECTING YOUR TARGET WIRES AS DEFINED BELOW, DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE
BATTERYCABLEFROMTHE VEHICLEBATTERYPRIORTOMAKINGANYCONNECTIONS.
NOTE: Do not remove the fuse holders from this wire harness. Fuses must be used and
located as close as possible to the power source for adequate protection of the vehicle.
WIRING THE 6 PIN MAIN POWER HARNESS: PART # 1123742
NOTE: Do not remove the fuse holders from this wire harness. Fuses must be used and
located as close as possible to the power source for adequate protection of the vehicle.
1 Violet Wire: Accessory Output
Connect this wire to theAccessory 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.
2 Blue Wire: Ignition 1 Output
Connect this wire to the ignition 1 wire from the ignition switch. This wire will show +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.
ForDieselApplications, thiswire mustbe connectedtothe ignitioncircuit thatpowerstheglowplugs ifthe
vehiclerequires glowplug pre-heating.(Seeselectablefeature Bank3 #11)
3 Fused Red Wire: + 12 Volt Battery 2 Source
Locate the vehicle battery wire(s) at the ignition switch. Verification: These wires will register voltage in all
positions of the ignition switch. Connect the Red wire to the vehicle's battery wire. This wire provides power for the
start relay and the accessory relay.
4 Fused Red/White Wire: + 12 Volt Battery 1 Source
Locate the vehicle battery wire(s) at the ignition switch. Verification: These wires will register voltage in all
positions of the ignition switch. Connect the Red w/White wire to the vehicle's battery wire. This wire provides
power for the control circuit as well as the ignition 1 and ignition 2 relays.

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5 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 realize why the connection of the safety wire is required for
all mechanical switch configurations.
Failuretomake thisconnection properly canresult in personalinjury andproperty damage.
Inall installationsit isthe responsibilityoftheinstallingtechniciantotest theremote startunit and ensure
that the vehicle cannot start via RF control in any gear selection other than park or neutral.
Inboth mechanicaland electricalneutral startswitch configurations,the connectionof theYellow wirewill
bemadeto thelow current start solenoidwire oftheignition switchharness.This wire willhave +12 Volts
when the ignition switch is turned to the start (crank) position only. This wire will have 0 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
personalinjury andpropertydamage.
SEENEUTRALSTARTSAFETYTESTFORFURTHERDETAILS.
YELLOWSTART WIRE DETAIL
6 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: Seeprogramminginformation (Bank3Selection#2)concerningthiswire toallowoutputduring the
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WIRING CONNECTIONS: 16 Pin Accessory Input/Output Harness PART #1124049
1 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
intentof thiswire isto allowthe unitto becontrolled froma "POSSE/CAR-LINK"paging systemor similar
device.Whenthiswirereceivesagroundpulse,the unitwillstart thevehicle.Connect thiswireto aground
pulsed output from the controlling circuit.
2 Grey Wire: Negative Inhibit Input /Trigger WhenArmed
TheGrey wireprovidesaninstantshutdownfor theRemoteStartControlModulewheneveritisgrounded.
This wire also trigger the alarm when armed. Connect the Grey wire to the hood pin switch previously
installed.This wiremustbe routedthrougha grommetinthe firewallandconnected tothehood pinswitch.
Ifconnecting toafactory hoodpinswitch, itisrecommendedthata doublediodecircuit beusedto prevent
feedback ofone devicetothe other.
IMPORTANT!Thisconnection isa safetywire andmust beconnectedasshownand testedas specified.
Failure to do so may result in 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.
3 Green/Yellow Wire: Diesel Wait To Start Input
Thegreen/yellow wire,when connectedto thewire thatget +12 Voltsduring theglow plugpreheat stage
will delay the starter output until this wire drops the 12 Volts. In other words, in a Diesel vehicle with glow
plug preheat circuit, when the ignition is turned on, the vehicle will not crank until the glow plugs are hot
enoughto firetheatomized fueloil wheninjectedinto thecylinder.Byconnectingthis wiretothe glowplug
+ 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
(dropthe 12Volts)before activatingthestarter motor. Ifthis wireis notused oryouhave difficultyaccess-
ing the glow plug preheat circuit, you may elect to utilize the Diesel timed output as specified in Remote
Startfeatureselection #9.NOTE:If green/yellowisused, itwilloverrideor negateanysetting offeature#9.
4 White Wire: Parking Light Flasher Output
This wire is the normally open contact of the on board parking light flash relay. Connect this wire to the
vehicle'sparking lightfeed wire.This isthe wirethat getsswitched on,either (+)or (-),when thevehicle's
parking light switch is activated.
5 White w/ Red Trace Wire: Parking Light Flasher Input
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on has +12 Volt switched parking lights, connect this wire to a fused + 12 Volt source. (Max. 15 Amps)
NOTE: Ifthe vehicle'sparkinglights areground switched,connect thiswire tochassis ground.
Parking Light Wiring Detail
6 White w/ Black Trace Wire: (+) Optional 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.
7 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.
Ifthe vehicleuses a+ 12VDChornswitch,thenconnectthe blackw/ whitetrace wireto terminal86 ofthe
AS 9256 relay (or an equivalent 30 Amp automotive relay), and connect relay terminal 85 to a fused
+12 VDCbattery source.Connect relayterminal 87to thevehicle’s hornswitchoutput,andconnectrelay
terminal 30 to a fused + 12 VDC battery source.
8 Green w/ Orange Trace Wire: Tachometer Input Signal
This wire will continually monitor the engine's tach rate while the unit is under power of the Remote Start
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compartmentand connecttothenegativesideoftheignition coil.ThisRemote Startunitlearnsthetachrate
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 PackAdaptor wiring detail shown later in
thismanual foradditional information.
NOTE: ForHybrid modeselection, Bank3 featureselection 5,this connectionis notrequired, theunit will
start the vehicle and run the allotted time based on feature selection and crank duration.
9 Orange Wire: 300mA(-) Ground WhenArmed Output
This wire provides a 300 mA ground output when the alarm circuit is armed to control the starter inhibit
relay. Connectthe Orangewire toterminal#86(orangewire) ofthe relayprovided. Connectterminal #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
connectionto vehicleconsiderations.
10 Brown w/ Black Trace Wire: Positive Inhibit Input Plus Trigger When Armed
TheBrownw/BlackTracewireprovidesaninstantshutdownfortheRemoteStartControlmodule whenever
itgets+ 12Voltsalso triggersthe alarmwhen armed.If theBrakelightsswitch inthe vehicleswitches +12
Voltsto thebrake lightcircuit, connectthe Brownw/Black tracewire tothe outputside ofthe brakeswitch.
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 depressed. The brake input will in turn cause the remote start unit to shut off.
11 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.
12 Brown Wire: (-)Negative DoorTrigger
Ifthe vehicle'sdoor courtesylight switchesgroundwhenthedoorisopened, (MostGMs andimports), you
mustconnect thiswire tothe negativeoutput fromone ofthevehicle'sdoorpin switches.In mostcases the
Brownwire willneed tobe connectedtoonlyonedoor switchno matterhow manydoorsthevehiclehas 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
whenthe systemisarmed,thesiren willemit threechirps. Whenthe zoneclears, thesiren willemit 1chirp
toconfirm fullarming.
NOTE: Forvehicles withinterior delaylighting seeprogramming undertitle"Completing TheInstallation".

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13 Yellow w/ Black Trace Wire: + 12 Volt Alarm By - Pass Output
NOTE:Youmustdisconnecttheignitioninputofthealarmfromanyotherwirethatitispresentlyconnected
to in the vehicle.
This wire provides a + 12 Volt output when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, and 0 Volts when
the ignition key is “OFF” and when the vehicle is running under the control of the remote starter.
This wire should be connected to the ignition input of the alarm system.
TheYelloww/Blackwireoutputwillallowyoutoremotestartthevehiclewhileleavingthealarmarmed,and
to lock/unlock the doors while running under control of the remote start unit.
14 Dark Green Wire: (-) Instant Trigger Input
TheDark Greenwire isthe instantonground triggerinput wire.This wiremustbeconnectedto thehood pin
switch previously installed, and the trunk pin switch where used.
NOTE: Thiswire willbe shuntedwhen remotecontrolchannel 3is accessed,(trunk release).This wirewill
remainshunted allthe whilethereisgroundpresent andfor 5seconds aftertheground isremoved.
Thisallowstheoperator toopenthe trunkviatheremotetransmitterwithouthaving tofirstdisarm the
alarm system.
15 Light Blue Wire: Ground Output While Running (-) 300mA
Thiswire providesa 300mAgroundoutput thatbecomes active3 secondsbefore theRemote Start Unit
initializesand remainsgroundedwhile runningplus anadditional 4seconds afterthe RemoteStartUnit
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. Sensor By Pass:
Ifthere isa NonPlug inSensor usedwith thealarm systemand itis notshunted duringthe RemoteStart
activation period, then vibration or noise 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 sensor's 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 sensor's operation until the Remote Start unit
shutsoff.
B. Additional Ignition Output:
Some vehicle's may require more than three ignition outputs to start and keep the vehicle's engine run-
ning.If thisis thecase, connectthe LightBlue wireto terminal#86 ofan externalrelay. Connectterminal
#85to afused+ 12Volt source.Dependentonthe vehicle'srequirement,connect terminal#30,toa fused
+ 12 Volt source, or to ground, and connect terminal 87 to the vehicle to supply the additional
ignitionsource.
C. GM VATS Key Override:
If the vehicle has the General Motors VATS system installed, you will need to bypass 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'svalue from theresistor packsupplied.
2.Locate thepairof VATS wiresin thevehicle,usuallyapair ofthingauge wiresrunning fromtheignition
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,theyare runthrough an orangesleeve, and areeither bothBlack,bothYellow,or both
Whitewires. Consultthe factoryservice manualfor additionalinformation.
3. Connect the Light Blue Wire from the Remote Start Unit to terminal #86 of an external relay.
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4. Cut (#1) wire (as shown), and connect the ignition switch side of the cut wire to terminal #87a of the
relay. Connect the other side of the (#1) wire to terminal #30.
5.Connect the previouslyselected resistorfrom terminal#87to thesecond (#2)wire (as shown).
NOTE:Theabove informationand followingdiagram isfor theGM VATS systemonly.
D. Anti-Grind Starter Circuit Connection:
This wire, when connected to a starter inhibit relay, as shown in the diagram below, will prevent the
customerfrom engagingthestarter whilethe vehicleis runningunder controlof theremote start.
Configured in this way, while the remote start is controlling the vehicle, the light blue wire has ground on
itallthe time.This groundwill cause therelay toenergize preventing currentflow throughthe normally
closed contacts. This will prevent a customer who inadvertently turns the ignition switch to the start
position, from sending current to the starter.
16 Purple Wire: (+)Door Trigger Input
If the vehicle's door courtesy light switches + 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
startingthevehicle andwill remain shunted,if active,whilerunning undercommand of theremote 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.
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UNDERSTANDINGARM&DISARM#1AND#2:
Because of the complexities of the different factory installed Remote Keyless Entry Units on the market
today, this system uses two disarm and two arm inputs. Whether installing into a vehicle using a 2-step
unlockcircuit,singlestepunlockcircuit,orasastandalonepassivealarm,bothdisarmandarmwiresmust
be connected in all installations.
Thearmand disarmfunctions of thissystem arelearned during powerup, by monitoringthe restingstate
ofthefactorywireswhenpowerisappliedtotheunit.Becertainallwiresareconnectedtothevehiclebefore
applying power to the circuit to insure the system responds only during operation from the
factorytransmitters.
5PINWHITECONNECTOR: Part# 1123237
Green/Black, Red, Green, Red/Black, & Blue Factory Keyless Inputs.
NOTE: When installing this system as a stand alone passive security system, the RED wire in this
connectormust be connectedtoa restat ground, +12VDC switchedignition source.RED
w/BLACK,GREEN&GREEN/BLACKwiresmustbeconnectedtoground.TheBLUEwirein
this connector will not be required for the stand alone installation.
TheTriggerInput, feature#18must besetfordelay insteadofinstant,to insuretheconsumerhas timeto
getinto thevehicleand turnthe ignitionon beforethe alarmtriggers.
TheGreen/Black,Red,Green,andRed/Blackwiresofthe5pinconnectorarepolaritylearninginputstobe
connectedto thevehiclelock &unlock1, andlock& unlock2control wires.Whenthe controlcircuitisfirst
powered up, these wires will learn the resting state of the circuits they are connected to.
DO NOT operate the vehicle's door lock circuits, (switch or remote), while power is being applied to this
upgradealarmsystem.
WIRING THE ARM / DISARM INPUTS IN VEHICLES WITH REMOTE 2 STEP UNLOCK
Thefollowingrepresentsthemostcommonwiringroutineinvehiclesusingtheremote2stepunlockfeature.
Green/Black Wire : ARM INPUT #2
Connectthis wiretothevehiclesdoor lockswitchinputwire,which willreceiveeitheraswitched positiveor
switched negative when the door lock switch is moved to the lock position. This wire will be used to
comparethetwo inputsArm#1 &Arm #2.Ifboth inputsareactiveatthesame time,thevehicle willnotarm.
Theintent of thiswire isto preventthe systemfrom arming whenthe invehicle doorlock switchis usedto
lock the doors, insuring only the transmitter arms the system. If you do not desire this feature or the
customer prefers that the door lock switch arm the system as well as the transmitter, connect this wire to
chassisground.
Red Wire : DISARM INPUT #1
Connectthiswiretothedriver'sdoorunlockmotorwire,whichwillreceiveanegativeorpositivepulsewhen
thedrivers doorisunlocked withtheremote transmitter,andthe doorswitch,but doesnotreceive apulse
whenall doors areunlocked usingthe remotetransmitter.
Green Wire : ARM INPUT #1
Connectthiswiretothelocksideofthedoorlock/unlockswitchor,thedriver'sdoorlockmotorlegwire,which
will receive a negative or positive pulse when the doors are locked using the door switch or the remote
transmitter.

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Red w/Black Trace Wire : DISARM INPUT #2
Connectthiswiretotheunlocksideofthedoorlock/unlockswitchoranypassengerdoorunlockmotorwire,
whichwillreceiveanegativeorpositivepulse whenalldoorsareunlockedusingthedoorpanelswitchorthe
remote transmitter, but will not receive a pulse when the driver only door is unlocked using the
remote transmitter.
NOTE: TheGreen/Black,Red,Green,& Red/BlackwiresMUST beconnectedtotheirrespectivesource
beforepowering upthemoduleasthesewireare polaritylearnand willnotfunction properlyif
connectedafterpowerup.Inaddition,thesewiresifnotusedasindicatedabovethesemustbe
connectedtoground.Thiswillinsureproperoperationandpreventinadvertentarmingand
disarmingunintentionally.
Blue Wire : Trunk Trigger Shunt Input
Thiswirewilldetermineifthevehicle’strunkhasbeen openedusingthe OEMtransmitter,andpreventthe
alarmfromtriggeringwhenthefactorytransmitterisused. Thiswirerequiresapositivetriggerinputandmust
be wired to the switched + 12 Volt trunk control wire from the vehicle's keyless entry unit or, the switched
+ 12 Volt side of the vehicle's trunk release solenoid.
WIRING THE ARM / DISARM INPUTS IN VEHICLES WHEN THE SYSTEM IS
SETUPASASTANDALONEPASSIVE(IGNITIONCONTROL)ALARMSYSTEM
Forthismodeofoperation,becertain toset selectablefeatures #6 forpassive arm,feature #18fortrigger
delay.
Green/Black & Green Wire: Arm Inputs
Connect these wires to chassis ground.
Red Wire : Disarm Input #1
Connect this wire to an ignition source that has +12 Volts when the ignition switch is turned to the on and
start positions and has 0 Volts when the switch is in any other position.
Red w/Black Trace Wire: Disarm Input #2
Connect this wire to chassis ground.
Blue: Trunk Shunt Input
This wire is not used for the stand alone passive alarm application.
2 Pin Door Lock/Unlock Harness: (WhiteConnector) 300mA Part # 1122242
1 Red Wire: (-) Lock or (+) Unlock
TheRed wireprovides a(-) NegativePulse whenlocking anda (+)Positive Pulsewhenunlocking.
2 Green: (+) Lock or (-) Unlock
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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 se-
quence,or pulsedgroundlock output.Connect theRed wireto thelow currentgroundsignal wirefrom the
factory door lock switch to the factory door lock relay.
TheGreen wireof thedoorlock harnessprovides agroundpulse duringthe disarmingsequence, orpulsed
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 the following diagram for Wiring Detail.
3 WireGround Switched Door Lock/Unlock Wiring Detail
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 pulsed12 voltunlock output.Connect theRed wireto thelow current12 Volt signalwire from
the factory door unlock switch to the factory door unlock relay.
TheGreen wire ofthe doorlock harnessprovides a +12 Voltpulse during thearming sequence,or pulsed
12Voltlock output.Connect theGreenwire tothe lowcurrent 12Voltsignalwirefromthe factorydoor lock
switch to the factory door lock relay. See the following diagram for Wiring Detail.
3 Wire Positive Switched Door Lock/Unlock Wiring Detail
NOTE: Resistive Circuits, Multiplex Circuits As Well As 4 Wire Polarity Reversal and 5 Wire
Alternating 12 Volt Door Lock Control Circuits
Theseapplications requiretheuse ofadditionalcomponents whichmayinclude relays,fixedresistors, orfor
convenience, a Door Lock Interface. Refer to the AUDIOVOX Door Lock Wiring Supplement and or the
Audiovoxfax backservicefor informationonyour particularvehiclefor properlyconnectingto thesetypesof
circuits.

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WIRING THE 4 PIN AUXILIARY OUTPUT HARNESS Part#1122585
The auxiliary 4 pin connector provides low current outputs to control various functions in the vehicle during
differentstagesof theRemote Startunit'soperation.Understandingtheseoutputsand thetimein whichthey
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.
1 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
remotestart unitactivates as wellas whenthe transmitter isused todisarmthe system.Typical usefor 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 system is used to unlock the doors. This will also activate
when the transmitter is used to disarm/unlock the system.
NOTE: Thisoutput canbe selectedto operatelike thedoor lockoutput asset inalarm featuresetting#1by
selecting feature #17 in Bank 3 for 2 Chirps.
2 Black w/ Light Green Trace Wire: Pulsed Ground Output After Start
TheBlack w/LightGreen Tracewire willprovidea 1second 300mApulsedground outputafterthevehicleis
startedundercontrolofthe remotestartunit.Typicallythis wirewill beusedto re-lockthe vehicledoors ifthe
doorsunlock automaticallywhen thefactoryanti-theft systemis disarmed.This wirewill alsoactivate when
the transmitter is used to arm/lock the system.
3 Black w/ Red Trace Wire: Pulsed Ground OutputAfter Shutdown
TheBlack w/RedTracewirewill providea1second300 mApulsedgroundoutputafter theremotestartunit
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.
4 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: Theoutputs aboveare lowcurrent outputsand mustbe usedwith arelay ifthe circuit'srequirement
is more than 300 mA.
2 Pin Transponder Control Output: (Yellow Connector) Part # 1122392
a: When selected for while remote start on, the Black wire will be 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.
b: When selected for output during the start sequence, the Black wire 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.
c: When the unit is selected for until ignition off, the Black wire will become active at the same time ign. 3
becomes active and will remain active even after the key take over and until the ignition in the vehicle is
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1 Black: 250mA Output (-)
The black wire switches on when the remote start is activated and will stay on as programmed in the
remotestart feature Bank3 Feature12.
2 Red: 250mA Output (+) 12 Volts Constant
Thisoutput isintended toallowthe controlof atransponder bypassinterface moduleor transponder
bypass relay.
Additional Harnesses And Connectors For The System
4 Pin Upgrade Telematic Module: Connector Port)
Red = + 5 Volts / Black = Ground / White = Data TX / Yellow = Data RX
Connect the 4 pin harness found in the Telematic one way or CArlink II kits to the mating port on the
controllingcircuit.
NOTE: If using the TWO WAY Telematic module, only Ground, TX, and RX are used on this port, the
+ 12 Volt supply for the two way module must be sourced separately or the unit will not operate.
Optional Receiver Program Push-Button Switch/LED Connector: Part #'s AddPr or AddSS
The Gray and the Blue wires loaded into individual 2 pin connectors,and the Black, Green & Red wires
loadedinto the3pin blackconnector arethe Valet enable,LED cathode,& theRFpower,ground,and RX.
Whenthe Graywireis groundedundercertain conditions,theunit willenterthe valetmode. WhentheGray
issequentially groundedunderotherconditions,the unitwill entervariousprogram modesindicated onthe
LEDbuilt intothe receiver. Routethe Blue,White, andBlack connectorsfrom thereceiver assemblyto the
remote start unit and plug these connectors into the mating connectors of the control module.
4 Pin Shock Sensor: (White Connector) Part # 1122591
TheRed (+12Volt),Black (ground),Blue (pre-detect)andGreen (fulltriggerwhen armed)wires loadedinto
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
connectorshell of thecontrol 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.
4 PIN IN VEHICLE DATABUS PORT (DBI Port) (ConnectorPort)
The 4 pin port located on the side of this module is for proprietaryAudiovox data bus interface modules.
Thesemodulesareused toaccessa varietyoffeaturesinthevehiclewhich canbeas simpleasdoortrigger
inputs,to morecomplexdoor locksoutputs,ortransponderinterfaces forremotestarting. DONOTconnect
anythingto thisportother thantheAudiovoxIDBmodulesordamagetothe RemoteStartmodule willoccur.
All installation instructions for the IDB modules will be packaged with the individual component along with
theproper 4pin wiringharnessrequirestoaccess thedata transmit& receiveaswell asthe propervoltage
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TIMED 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 a maximum of 48
hours. Factory preset is to start at 4 hour intervals. To select 2 or 4 hour automatic start timer:
1. Start By Holding the Push Button Switch found on the windshield mount receiver on.
2. While Holding the Push Button Switch Turn The Ignition Switch On Then Off
3a. Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition switch off, Release and then Push On and release the Push
Button Switch 2 times holding it on the second time until the siren and or lights flash and chirp 2 times
indicating that the 2 Hour Start Interval has successfully been set. or
3b. Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition switch off, (Step 2) Release
and then Push On and release the Push Button Switch 4 times holding it on the fourth time until the
siren and or lights flash and chirp 4 times indicating that the 4 Hour Start Interval has successfully
been set.
NOTE: Once selected, 2 or 4, this timer interval will remain in memory until it is manually changed. To
change,theabovesequencewillhavetobefollowed.
TIMEDSTART OPERATION:
To beginthe starttimer, within10secondsofturning offthe ignitionswitch, activatetheRFcommandto start
2 times. (Press the start button four times). The lights will flash and the siren will chirp 4 times, indicating
timedintervalmode hasbeeninitiated.Thevehicle willautomaticallystart every2or4 hoursasprogrammed.
To cancel the timed start mode start the vehicle either by RF or by the ignition key.
DIESELENGINESETTINGS:
When selecting Diesel operation, (Bank 3 Feature #11), 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.
Whenselecting Dieselmode,becertainthat theintendedvehicle hasa truetachreference andbe certainto
connect the tach input wire.Also note, if the "Diesel Wait to Start" input is connected,
(Green/Yellow) thiswire willtake precedenceover theDiesel selectionof bank3 feature11.
Monitoring The Vehicle's Engine: (ProgramFeature #5 Bank3)
There are 4 ways that the remote start monitors the engine running, one or the other must be selected for
your application for the remote start to operate correctly.
1)VOLTAGE SENSESETTING:
The unit will monitor the voltage level of the battery during remote start, wait for the voltage to drop while
cranking,then lookfor thevoltage levelto goabove thelevel itwas beforethe vehiclebegan tocrank which
indicates the vehicle is running. Feature #14 of Bank 3 must be set for preset time or the voltage sense
feature will not operate indicated by the parking lights flashing 7 times.
2)TACH RATESETTING:
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.
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5. When the unit senses the tach signal, the parking lights will begin to flash.
6.Release thevalet/programpushbutton switch.The parkinglightswill turnonfor threeseconds toindicate
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,
theparking lightswill notflash.Tocorrect thissituation, locateand connectthe Green/Orangewire
to the proper tach signal, and then repeat the tach learn routine.
3) DBI TACH SETTING
Selectingthis settingin theoptionmenuindicatesthat youhave aDBI moduleand havedetermined thata
tach signal is available for the vehicle you are connecting to. The unit will look at the DBI data port for the
tachsignal. Ifthevehiclefailsto start,or theunitflashes 7times, rechecktheDBI manualto insurethattach
isavailable foryour vehicle.If notthetach connectionwire, Green/Orangemust beused.
4)HYBRID SETTING:
Selectingthis settinginthe optionmenu allowsfor Hybridvehicles.Also feature#14 ofBank 3must beset
for preset time or the Hybrid feature will not operate indicated by the parking lights flashing 7 times.
CRANKAVERAGING:
WhenFeature 14Bank3isset forcrankaveraging, theremote startunitconstantly monitorsand learnsthe
cranking patterns of the vehicle each time the car is started with the key. The vehicle must be started at
least 4 times with the key for the crank averaging circuit to begin it's monitoring the vehicle's engine.
DIAGNOSTICS:
Enter Bank 3 and turn on selectable feature # 9 as described on the front pages of this manual.
NOTE: Diagnosticmode isa temporarymode. Onceyou haveaccessed thediagnosticmode,theunit 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.
Theparking lightswill flasha numberof timesindicating thereason forthe lastremote startshutdown. The
light flash indications are as follows:
1 Flash Run timer expired
2 Flashes Low or no tach signal (RPM)
3 Flashes Positive inhibit wire activation
4 Flashes NA
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
8 Flashes Negative inhibit wire
Multi Coil Pack Adaptor: (Optional)
The multi coil pack adapter, is designed for use with vehicles that do not respond to single coil tach
programming.Although thetachresolution ofthis circuitis designedtointerface directwith mostvehicles,
there may be an occasion where the following circuit may be required. Construct the adaptor as shown
below.
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.Toachieve optimumperformance thecoilsignals mustbeevenlydistributed.This isaccomplished
by first mapping out the firing order of the engine in groups of as indicated below. Draw a circle around
any of the columns. The Green/Black wires should be connected to the negative (-) terminal of the
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2. 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.
3. 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.
4. ConnecttheGreen wireto the(Green) or (Orange/Green) tachinputof theAudiovox remote startunit.
TESTINGYOUR INSTALLATION:
WARNING!! The following procedure must be performed after the installation of any Remote Start
Device. It is 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,
orboth.
HOOD PIN SAFETY SHUT DOWN:
Theintent ofthe hoodpin safetyshut downis toprevent theRemote Startunit frombeingactivatedwhilea
mechanicor vehicleowneris performingnormal routinevehiclemaintenance.
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.
Ifthe unitfails thistest, recheckyour pinswitchconnection tothe Gray/Blackwire ofthe RemoteStartUnit.
DONOT RELEASETHISVEHICLE TO THECONSUMER UNTIL YOUCONFIRM THE
OPERATION OF THE HOOD PIN SAFETY SHUT DOWN FEATURE.
REMOTESTART OVERRIDE MODE/MANUALSHUT DOWN:
Theintent ofthe remotestart override/ manualshut downcircuit isto allowthe vehicleoperator toprevent
operationof theRemote StartUnit regardlessof theRFtransmitter operation.
To Enter The Remote Start Override Mode:
1. With the system disarmed/unlocked, and the ignition switch off Press and Hold the pushbutton switch
located on the receiver unit on.
2. Turn the ignition switch on, off, on, off, on, off.