Audiovox AS9233ST User manual

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SELECTABLEFEATURES
Theselectablefeatures can be set manually as explained below,orwiththeRFfeatureprogrammer. TosetfeaturesusingtheRFprogrammer,follow the instructions packagedwiththeprogrammer. Factory default settings are indicated by bold text.
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. NOTE: Keyless Entry Models with no horn output will Flash the Parking Lights instead of chirp where chirp is indicated. Also, No data will be indicated if a feature is not available for a particular model. The unit will enter the feature but no selection will be available. RF Programmable Feature Bank 1 Is For Transmitter Programming See Transmitter Programming Guide. RF Programmable Features Bank 2 Is Alarm Selectable Features: Feature Selection 1 Chirp 2 Chirps 3 Chirps 4 Chirps 5 Chirps 6 Chirps 1st DoorL/UL 1 Sec. 3.5 Sec. 1 Sec L, Dbl. U/L Dbl L, 1 Sec UL DblL,DblUL 1 Sl/350mS ul 2nd Accy Lock Auto Lock On Auto Lock Off 3rd Accy. UL Auto UL On Auto UL Off 4th Headlights NotAvailable 5th Passive Locks Passive Active 6th Pass/Act Arm Passive Arm Active Arm 7th Siren/Horn Siren/Horn Siren Only Horn Only 8th Horn Chirp 10mS 16mS 30mS 40mS 50mS 9th O/R Method Custom Code Valet 10th 2 Step U/L NA 11th Chp Del Tx NA 12th Volts/HdWire NA 13th Trigger Circuits NA 14thL/UL Poll 120mS 80mS 15th Aux Channel 5 Select NA 16th Aux Channel 6 Select NA 17th Aux Channel 7 Select NA 18th Trigger Delay Instant Delayed When using the RF programmer, enter the program mode as follows: Turn the ignition on. Press and release valet switch 3 times; turn ignition off then on. Press and hold valet switch for 5 seconds. Siren chirps 2 times indicating access to RF feature program mode.
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Note: Where indicated, press transmitter lock button to change, the Factory Transmitter Lock button, Door Lock Switch, or the
supplied transmitter can be used.
To program these selectable features;
Action System Response
Turnignition on No response
Press and release the valet switch 3 times 1 Chirp - LED 1 flash
Within 3 seconds, turn ignition Off Then On Short chirp, then long chirp
This Action Accesses Feature Bank 2 Alarm Selectable Features
First Press and release the valet switch 1 time 1 chirp = 1 second door lock & unlock
Press transmitter lock button to change 2 chirps = 3.5 second door lock & Unlock
Press transmitter lock button to change 3 chirps = 1 sec. lock, dbl 1 sec. unlock
Press transmitter lock button to change 4 chirps = dbl 1 sec lock, 1 sec unlock
Press transmitter lock button to change 5 chirps = dbl 1 sec lock, dbl 1 sec unlock
Press transmitter lock button to change 6 chirps = 350mS unlock. 1 sec lock
or
Second Press and release the valet switch 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
Fourth Press and release the valet switch Non Functional On This Unit
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 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
Eighth Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps = horn chirp output 16mS
Press transmitter lock button to change 3 chirps = horn chirp output 30mS
Press transmitter lock button to change 4 chirps = horn chirp output 40mS
Press transmitter lock button to change 5 chirps = horn chirp output 50mS
Press transmitter lock button to change 1 chirp = horn chirp output 10 mS
or
Ninth 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
Tenth Press and release the valet switch Non Functional On This Unit
or
Eleventh Press and release the valet switch Non Functional On This Unit
or
Twelfth Press and release the valet switch Non Functional On This Unit
or
Thirteenth Press and release the valet switch Non Functional On This Unit
or
Fourteenth Press and release the valet switch 1 chirp = 120mS Polling
Press transmitter lock button to change 2 chirps = 80mS Polling
or
Fifteenth Press and release the valet switch Non Functional On This Unit
or
Sixteenth Press and release the valet switch Non Functional On This Unit
or
Seventeenth Press and release the valet switch Non Functional On This Unit
or
Eighteenth Press and release the valet switch 1 chirp = Trigger Instant
Press transmitter lock button to change 2 chirps = Trigger Delayed
or
Press and release the valet switch or turn the ignition off to: ExitProgramming Mode
or
Turn ignition switch off then on to advance to feature Bank 3:

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To exit program mode, turn ignition off, or press and release valet switch. RF Programmable Features Bank 3 Is Remote Start Selectable Features: Feature Selection 1 Chirp 2 Chirps 3 Chirps 4 Chirps 5 Chirps 6 Chirps
1st Defrost Output NA 2nd RF Start Chirp Off On On & Carfinder 3rdRun Time 5 Mins 10 Mins 15 Mins 20 Mins 45 Mins 60 Mins 4th Parking Lights On Steady Flashing 5th Input Check Voltage Tach DBITach Hybrid 6th Voltage Level >0.5V B4 Start < 0.5V B4 Start 7th Ign. 2 Select Off During Crank On During Crank Same As Accy. 8th Ign. 3 Select NA 9th Diagnostics Off On 10thCrank Time 0.8 Sec 1.0 Sec 1.5 Sec 2.0 Sec 11th Gas/Diesel Gas Diesel 10 Diesel 15 Diesel 20 12th Transponder O/P While R/S On During Start Until Ign. Off 13th Temp Start N A 14th Crank Averaging Averaging Preset Time Note: When averaging, the engine must be started 4 times with the key to be effective. 15th R/S Shock Shunt Until Clear Shunt R/S Cycle Shunt From Tx 16th Turbo Select NA 17th Black/Blue (Aux O/P) Single Pulse As Feat #1 Bank 2 18th 1 or 2 Pulse to Start 2 Pulse 1 Pulse When using the RF programmer, enter the program mode as follows: Turn the ignition on. Press and release valet switch 3 times. Turn ignition off then on. Press and hold valet switch for 5 seconds. The siren chirps 2 times indicating access to RF feature program mode. When using the RF programmer, exit the program mode as follows: To exit program mode, turn ignition off, or press and release valet switch.

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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, On, Off, On Short chirp, then 2 long chirps
This Action Accesses Feature Bank 3 Remote Start Selectable Features
First Press the valet switch one time Non Functional On This Unit
or
Second Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps = RF start chirp on
Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp = RF start chirp off
or
Third Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps = run time set for 10 mins
Press transmitter Lock button to change 3 chirps = run time set fro 15 mins
Press transmitter Lock button to change 4 chirps = run time set for 20 mins
Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp = run time set for 5 mins
or
Fourth Press and release the valet switch 1 chirp = parking lights on steady w/RS active
Press transmitter Lock button to change 2 chirps = parking lights flashing w/RS active
or
Fifth Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps = tachometer input checking
Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp = voltage sense input checking
or
Sixth Press and release the valet switch 1 chirp = greater than 0.5 V check before start
Press transmitter Lock button to change 2 chirps = less than 0.5 V check before start
or
Seventh Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps = ign 2 on during crank
Press transmitter Lock button to change 3 chirps = ign 2 same as accessory
Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp = ign 2 off during crank
or
Eighth Press and release the valet switch Non Functional On This Unit
or
Ninth Press and release the valet switch 1 chirp = diagnostics off
Press transmitter Lock button to change 2 chirps = diagnostics on
or
Tenth Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps = crank time 1.0 sec
Press transmitter Lock button to change 3 chirps = crank time 1.5 sec
Press transmitter Lock button to change 4 chirps = crank time 2.0 sec
Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp = crank time 0.8 sec
or
Eleventh Press and release the valet switch 1 chirp = unit set for gasoline engine
Press transmitter Lock button to change 2 chirps = unit set for diesel engine 10 sec delay
Press transmitter Lock button to change 3 chirps = unit set for diesel engine 15 sec delay
Press transmitter Lock button to change 4 chirps = unit set for diesel engine 20 sec delay
or
Twelfth Press and release the valet switch 1 chirp = transponder output while R/S active
Press transmitter Lock button to change 2 chirps = transponder output during start only
Press transmitter Lock button to change 3 chirps = transponder output until ignition turned off
or
Thirteenth Press and release the valet switch Non Functional On This Unit
or
Fourteenth Press and release the valet switch 1 chirp = crank averaging w/voltage input checking
Press transmitter Lock button to change 2 chirps = preset crank time w/voltage input check
Fifteenth Non Functional On This Unit
or
Sixteenth Press and release the valet switch Non Functional On This Unit
or
Seventeenth Press and release the valet switch 1 chirp = aux o/p Black/Blue single pulse
Press transmitter Lock button to change 2 chirps = aux o/p Black/Blue as alarm feature #1
Press and release the valet switch
or
Eighteenth Press and release the valet switch 1 chirp = Double pulse required on Blue/Black Start Input
Press transmitter Lock button to change 2 chirps = single pulse required on Blue/Black Start Input
or
Turn the ignition off to: ExitProgramming 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.

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This Remote Start/Alarm System is designed to be used with Automatic Transmission Vehicles Only!
Theunitprovidesaselectableignitioncontrolthatallowsanumberof selectable timed outputs for glow plug
pre-heatwhich mayberequiredforcertain dieselvehicles,(see selectablefeature#9).Ifthe dieselenginehas
ainstantfire, (no glow plug pre-heat system), feature #9shouldremaininthedefault Gasoline mode setting.
For diesel applications, consult your dealer for the type of ignition system used in your particular vehicle.
Regardlessofthevehicle,GasolineorDiesel,for every installation,the vehicle MUST HAVE a Tach Signal
Input, and anAutomatic Transmission.
INSTALLATION OFTHE MAJOR COMPONENTS:
CONTROLMODULE:
Select a mounting location inside the passenger compartment (up behind the dashboard). The mounting
locationselected must be within24"ofthe ignition switchwiringharnessto allow connection ofthe6pin main
wiringharness.
Becertainthat the chosen location will not interfere with proper operation of the vehicle.Avoidmounting the
moduleto or routingthewiringaround the steeringshaft/column,as the moduleorwiring may wraparoundor
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.
OPTIONALSIREN:
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
compartmentformaximum sound distribution. Before securing the siren,checkbehindyourchosenlocation
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 first 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 OPTIONAL TRUNK PIN SWITCHES:
Thepin switchincludedinthis packageisintended for protectingthehood area ofthevehicle. Inallcases, the
switch must be mounted to a grounded metal surface. When the pin switch is activated, (hood open), it will
supply a ground to the input wire activating the alarm. In addition, the hood switch is required for the safety
shutdown oftheremotestart unit.Ifthe vehicle isbeingworked on, thishoodswitch preventstheremote 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 switch in the hood
locationsawayfromwaterdrainpaths.Ifnecessary, theuseofanLbracketmaybe 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 to depress the switch at least 1/4 inch when the hood closed, and fully extended
when the hood 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.
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
switchinthepre-threadedmountingbrackethole.
ForTrunk areas asimilarinstallation method maybeusedand an optionalswitchmay be purchasedfromthe
AudiovoxAccessoryCatalog.
THERECEIVER/ANTENNA/PUSHBUTTON/LEDASSEMBLY:
TheSuperheterodyne ReceiverAntennaAssembly provided withthisunit allows routing frombelowthe dash
boardfor maximum operatingrange.Choose a locationabovethebelt line (dashboard)ofthe vehicle forbest
reception.Special considerationsmustbemade for windshield glass assomenewervehicles utilize a metal-
licshieldedwindowglass that will inhibit or restrict RF reception. In thesevehicles,routetheantennatoward
arearwindow location for best reception. Secure theantennawithdoublesticktapeprovided.Aftersecuring
the antenna with tape, we advise also securing a section of the antenna cable to a fixed support. This will
preventthe antenna from droppingdownincase the double sticktapeis exposed to extremeheatwhichmay
loosenits gummed surface.Routethe3 connectors towardthecontrol module andplugthesingle blue wire's
whiteconnector into the matingLEDconnectoron the module, plugthesinglegrey wire's blue connectorinto
themating valet/overrideconnectoronthemodule andplugthe 3wireRFconnectorinto thematingconnector
of the module. Use caution not to pinch the cable as this will cause poor or no RF reception no LED, or the
inability to program the unit.
SHOCKSENSOR:
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from all areas of the vehicle. The selected location must be within 18" of the control module to allow routing
andconnectingof the 4 pin harness. Secure theshocksensortothe chosen location using two #8 selftaping
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 potentiometer for
use later in the installation.
STARTER INHIBIT RELAY:
Selectamountinglocationwithin12"ofthe ignition switch's low current start solenoid wire. Secure the relay
toanexistingharness in the chosen location using a cable tie around the relay'swiringharness.Caution!Do
not wire tie the metal bracket to an existing wiring harness as vibration may cause chaffing and shorting
damagingthe factory wiring. If anexistingharnessis not available thensecuretherelay's metal mounting tab
toan under dash metalbrace with a#8selftaping sheet metalscrew.Wirethe relay asperthediagram found
later in this manual.
This system is to be used in vehicles with AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS only! Although this combination
Alarm/RemoteStartunit 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
propertydamage. IMPORTANT!
DO NOT PLUGTHE SIX PIN MAIN POWER HARNESS OR THE MULTI PIN INPUT / OUTPUT HARNESS
INTOTHE CONTROLMODULEUNTILALLCONNECTIONSTOTHEVEHICLE HAVEBEENMADE.AFTER
SELECTINGYOURTARGETWIRESASDEFINEDBELOW,DISCONNECTTHENEGATIVEBATTERYCABLE
FROMTHEVEHICLEBATTERYPRIORTOMAKINGANYCONNECTIONS.
WIRING THE 6 PIN MAIN POWER HARNESS:
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.
Fused RED w/ WHITE TRACE WIRE: + 12 volt Battery 1 Source
Locate the vehicle battery wire(s) at the ignition switch. Verification: These wires will register voltage in all
positionsofthe ignition switch. ConnecttheRedw/Whitewire to the vehicle'sbatterywire.Thiswire provides
power for the control circuit as well as the ignition 1 and ignition 2 relays.
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
positionsof theignitionswitch. Connectthe Red wiretothe vehicle'sbatterywire. Thiswireprovides powerfor
the start relay and the accessory relay. IMPORTANT!
ITISTHERESPONSIBILITYOFTHEINSTALLINGTECHNICIANTODETERMINETHELOADFACTOROF
THEVEHICLE'SELECTRICALCIRCUITSWHENTHEVEHICLEISRUNNINGANDTOADEQUATELYFUSE
THETWOPOWER WIRESBASEDONTHATLOAD.IFTHEVEHICLE RUNNINGUNDER LOADWITHTHE
AIR CONDITIONER, HEATER BLOWER MOTOR,ANDACCESSORIES EXCEEDS 24AMPS CONTINU-
OUS, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO FUSES BE USED IN COMBINATION ON EACH POWER WIRE AS
SHOWNBELOW.FORADDITIONALINFORMATION,SEETECHUPDATEISSUED9/30/96.
YELLOW WIRE: StarterOutput
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 Neu-
tral Start Switch will allow you to properly identify the circuit and select the correct installation
method. In addition you will realize why the connection of the safety wire is required for all me-
chanical switch configurations.
Failureto make this connection properlycanresultin personal injury andpropertydamage.In all installations
it is the responsibility of the installing technician to test the remote start unit and assure that the vehicle
cannot start via RF control in any gear selection other than park or neutral.
Inbothmechanicalandelectrical neutral startswitchconfigurations,theconnection of theYellowwire 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 0 volts in all other ignition
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Note: Thiswiremust be connected tothevehiclesideof the starter cut relay(whenused).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 neutral safety switch can result in
personalinjury and property damage.
SEENEUTRALSTARTSAFETYTESTFORFURTHERDETAILS.
YELLOWSTART WIRE DETAIL
BLUE Wire: Ignition 1 Output
Connectthiswire to the ignition 1wirefromtheignition switch. This wire willshow+12voltswhen the ignition
keyisturned to the "ON" or"RUN"andthe"START"orCRANK" positions, and will have 0voltswhen the key
is turned to the "OFF" and "ACCESSORY" positions.
For DieselApplications, this wire must be connected to the ignition circuit that powers the glow plugs if the
vehiclerequires glow plugpre-heating.(Seeselectable feature #9)
GREEN Wire: Ignition2Output
Connectthis wire to theignition2wire from theignitionswitch.This wire will show+12 volts when theignition
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: Seeprogramminginformationconcerning 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
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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),youmustconnectthiswiretothepositiveoutputfromoneofthevehicle's door pin switches. In
mostcases, the Purple wire willneedtobe connected to only onedoorswitchno matter how manydoors
the vehicle has as most door lighting circuits are wired in parallel.
Note: Forvehicleswith interior delay lighting see programming under title "Completing TheInstallation".
Positive Door Switch Wiring Detail
WIRING CONNECTIONS: Multi Pin Accessory Input/Output Harness
White w/ Red Trace Wire: Parking Light Flasher Feed
Thiswireisthecommoncontactof the on board parkinglightflasherrelay.Ifthevehicleyou are working
on has +12 volt switched parking lights, connect this wire to a fused + 12 volt source. (Max. 15Amps)
Note: If the vehicle's parking lights are ground switched, connect this wire to chassis ground.
White Wire: Parking Light Flasher Output
Thiswireisthenormallyopen contactof theon board parkinglight flasher relay.Connect this wire to the
vehicle parking light feed wire. See diagram below for details on wiring positive switched parking light
circuits. Parking Light Wiring Detail
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 theRed wire of theSiren. Secure the Black wireof
the Siren to a known chassis ground or solid clean metal surface.
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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
switcheswhereinstalled.
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.Thisallowstheoperator 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
Light Blue Wire: Ignition 3 Output
This wire provides a 300mAground output that becomes active 3 seconds before the Remote Start Unit
initializes,andremainsgroundedwhilerunningplusan additional 4 seconds aftertheRemoteStartUnit
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
RemoteStartactivationperiod,then vibrationfromthe runningvehiclecancausethe alarmtotrigger.In
thiscase,connecttheLightBlueWire to terminal #86 of a external relay.Connectterminal#85ofthe
relaytoa fused + 12 volt battery source. Cuttheshocksensortriggerwire and connect one end of the
cutwire toterminal#30and theotherend of thecutwire to terminal#87a.Just beforetheRemote Start
unitis activated, therelaycontacts will open,preventingtheshock sensor's operationuntilthe Remote
Start unit shuts off.
B. Ignition 3 Output:
Somenewervehiclesuseathird 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 & # 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:
Ifthevehicle has the General MotorsVATSsystem installed,you will need to bypassthe 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,theyarerun through an orange sleeve, and are either both Black, bothYellow, or both
Whitewires.Consultthe factory service manual for additional information.
3.Connect theLightBlueWire fromtheRemote StartUnit toterminal#86of anexternalrelay. 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 wiretoterminal#87aofthe
relay. Connect the other side of the (#1) wire to terminal #30.
5.Connectthe previously selected resistor from terminal #87 to thesecond (#2) wire (as shown).
Note: Theabove information and following diagram is forthe GM VATSsystem only.For GMPASS
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Black
White/Black
Grey Wire: NegativeInhibitInput
TheGrey w/BlackTracewireprovides aninstantshutdownfortheRemote StartControlModule whenever
it is grounded. Connect the Grey 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 factory switch is used, a diode assembly as shown below may be used to isolate the factory circuit
from the this circuit.
IMPORTANT!This connection is a safety wireandmustbeconnectedasshownandtestedasspecified.
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.
Grey Negative Inhibit Safety Shut Down Detail
General Motors VATS By-Pass Diagram
Orange Wire: Ground WhenArmed Output
This wire provides a 300 mA ground output when the alarm circuit is armed to control the starter inhibit
relay.Connectthe Orange wire to terminal #86 (orange wire) of the relay provided. Connect terminal #85
(redwire)ofthe relay to an ignition wire in the vehiclethatis+12voltswhenthe 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
foundatthevehicles ignition switch harness. This wire will have + 12 volts whentheignitionkeyismoved
tothestart(crank) position and will have 0 volts in allotherkeypositions.Connectoneside 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
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Black Wire: Chassis Ground Source
ConnecttheBlackwire to a known vehicle ground source or to a solid clean metalpartofthechassis.Be
certain to remove any paint or grease and secure this wire with a self taping screw and ring terminal.
Chassis Ground Connection Detail
Brown w/ Black Trace Wire: Positive Inhibit Input
TheBrownw/ BlackTracewire provides an instant shutdownforthe Remote StartControl module when-
everitgets+12volts.IftheBrakelightsswitchinthevehicleswitches + 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
diagramforwiringthebrake light circuit.
Brake Switch Positive Shutdown Detail
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
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
rateof thevehicleand in mostcaseswill operateproperlyfrom one multicoilpack regardlessofthe number
of cylinders. If the vehicle has a single coil unit for each cylinder, it may be necessary to connect this wire
tomorethan one cylinder for proper tach reference. See multicoil wiring detail shown later inthis manual
foradditional information.
Note: For Hybrid mode, Bank 3 feature selection 5, this connection is not used, the unit will start the
vehicleandruntheallottedtimebasedonfeatureselectionand crank duration.
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Green/Yellow Wire: Diesel Wait To Start Input
The Green/Yellow wire will connect to a diesel vehicles glow plug wire. When the unit receives a start command,
this wire must go to + 12 then to ground to allow the crank sequence to begin. When ignition #1 is activated by the
remote start unit, the glow plug circuit gets energized, (+ 12 volts), when the glow plug circuit of the vehicle drops
the + 12 volts, which effectively grounds the wait to start input, then 500mS later the starter will engage. This wire
can also be connected to the Glow Plug Bulb wire in the vehicle if this bulb wire gets + 12 volts when the ignition
comes on and drops low when the glow plug circuits temperature is reached. Be sure to fuse the wire with a 1 Amp
Fuse when connecting to a high current circuit such as a factory glow plug wire. The fuse should be installed as
close to the high current wire as possible. If you are installing this unit in a Gasoline vehicle, this wire is not used.
Note: IftheGlow Plugsensewire,Green/Yellowisconnected,thiswirewillhavepriority overthesettingoffeature
Bank 3 Feature #11.
Brown Wire: NegativeDoor Trigger
Ifthe vehicle's door courtesy lightswitchesgroundwhen the door isopened,(MostGMs and Imports), you
mustconnect this wire tothenegative output from oneofthe vehicle's door pinswitches.Inmost cases the
Brownwire will needtobe connected toonlyonedoor switch nomatterhow many doorsthevehicle has as
most door lighting circuits are wired in parallel.
NOTE: Forvehicleswith interior delay lighting see programming undertitle"CompletingTheInstallation"
Negative Door Switch Wiring Detail
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
intentofthiswireistoallowtheunittobecontrolledfroma"POSSE/CAR-LINK"pagingsystemorsimilar
device.When this wirereceivesa ground pulse,theunitwill startthevehicle.Connect this wiretoa 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.
Ifthevehicle uses a + 12 VDC hornswitch,thenconnectthe black w/ white trace wire toterminal86ofthe
AS 9256relay ( or anequivalent 30Amp automotive relay), andconnect relay terminal85 to afused + 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.
YELLOW w/ BLACK Tracer Wire: + 12 Volt Alarm By - Pass Output
Note:Youmustdisconnecttheignitioninputofthealarmfromanyotherwirethatitispresentlyconnected
to in the vehicle.
Thiswireprovidesa+12Voltoutputwhentheignitionkeyisturnedtothe“ON”position,and0Voltswhen
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.
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.
Thearm anddisarmfunctions ofthissystem are learnedduringpower up,bymonitoring therestingstate
ofthefactorywireswhenpowerisappliedtotheunit. Becertainallwiresareconnectedtothevehiclebefore
applying power to the circuit to insure the system responds only during operation from the factory
transmitters.
5 PIN WHITE CONNECTOR: GREEN/BLACK, RED, GREEN, RED/BLACK, & BLUE FACTORY
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Note!When installing this system as a stand alone passive security system, the RED wire in this
connectormustbeconnectedtoarest at ground,+12VDCswitchedignitionsource.REDw/BLACK,
GREEN&GREEN/BLACKwiresmustbeconnectedtoground.TheBLUEwireinthisconnectorwillnot
be required for the stand alone installation. The Trigger Input, feature # 18 must be set for delay instead
ofinstant,toinsuretheconsumerhastimetogetintothevehicleandturntheignitiononbeforethealarmtriggers.
The Green/Black, Red, Green, and Red/Black wires of the 5 pin connector are polarity learning inputs to be
connected to the vehicle lock & unlock 1, and lock & unlock 2 control wires. When the control circuit is first
poweredup,thesewireswilllearntherestingstateofthecircuitstheyareconnectedto.DONOToperatethe
vehicle's door lock circuits, (switch or remote), while power is being applied to this upgrade alarm system.
WIRING THE ARM / DISARM INPUTS IN VEHICLES WITH REMOTE 2 STEP UNLOCK
Thefollowingrepresentsthemostcommonwiringroutineinvehiclesusingtheremote2stepunlockfeature.
GREEN/BLACKWIRE:ARMINPUT#2
Connect this wire to the vehicles door lock switch input wire, which will receive either a switched positive or
switchednegativewhenthedoorlockswitchismovedtothelockposition.Thiswirewillbeusedtocompare
thetwoinputsArm #1 &Arm #2. If both inputsare active at the same time, the vehicle will not arm.Theintent
ofthis wire istopreventthe system fromarmingwhenthe in vehicledoorlock switch isusedtolock the doors,
insuringonly the transmitter armsthesystem.If you do notdesirethisfeature or the customerprefersthat the
door lock switch arm the system as well as the transmitter, connect this wire to chassis ground.
REDWIRE:DISARMINPUT#1
Connectthiswiretothedriver'sdoorunlockmotorwire,whichwillreceiveanegativeorpositivepulsewhenthe
driversdoorisunlockedwiththeremotetransmitter,andthedoorswitch, but does not receive a pulse when
all doors are unlocked using the remote transmitter.
GREENWIRE:ARMINPUT#1
Connectthiswiretothelocksideofthedoorlock/unlockswitchor,thedriver'sdoorlockmotorlegwire,which
willreceiveanegativeorpositivepulsewhenthedoorsarelockedusingthedoorswitchortheremotetransmitter.
REDw/BLACKTRACEWIRE:DISARMINPUT#2
Connectthis wire totheunlockside of thedoorlock/unlockswitch or anypassengerdoor unlock motor wire,
whichwillreceiveanegativeorpositivepulse whenalldoorsareunlockedusingthedoorpanelswitchorthe
remotetransmitter,butwillnotreceiveapulsewhenthedriveronlydoorisunlockedusingtheremote
transmitter.
NOTE: TheGreen/Black,Red,Green,&Red/BlackwiresMUSTbeconnectedtotheirrespectivesourcebefore
poweringupthemoduleasthesewirearepolaritylearnandwillnotfunctionproperlyifconnectedafterpower
up.Inaddition,thesewiresif notused asindicated abovemust beconnected toground.Thiswillinsure
properoperationandpreventinadvertentarminganddisarmingunintentionally.
BLUEWIRE:TRUNKTRIGGERSHUNTINPUT
Thiswirewilldetermineifthevehicle’strunkhasbeenopenedusingtheOEMtransmitter,andpreventthealarm
fromtriggeringwhenthefactorytransmitterisused.Thiswirerequiresapositivetriggerinputandmustbewired
totheswitched+12volttrunk controlwire fromthe vehicle'skeylessentryunitor,theswitched+12voltside
ofthevehicle'strunkreleasesolenoid.
WIRINGTHEARM/DISARMINPUTSINVEHICLESWHENTHESYSTEMISSETUPASASTANDALONE
PASSIVE(IGNITIONCONTROL)ALARMSYSTEM
Forthismodeofoperation,becertaintosetselectablefeatures#6forpassivearm,feature#18fortriggerdelay.
GREEN/BLACK&GREENWIRE:ARMINPUTS
Connect these wires to chassis ground.
REDWIRE:DISARMINPUT#1
Connectthiswiretoanignitionsourcethathas+12voltswhentheignitionswitchisturnedtotheonandstart
positions and has 0 volts when the switch is in any other position.
REDw/BLACKTRACEWIRE:DISARMINPUT#2
Connect this wire to chassis ground.
BLUE:TRUNKSHUNTINPUT
This wire is not used for the stand alone passive alarm application.
WIRING THE 4 PIN AUXILIARY OUTPUT HARNESS
The auxiliary 4 pin connector provides low current outputs to control various functions in the vehicle during
differentstagesofthe Remote Startunit'soperation.Understandingtheseoutputsand thetimeinwhichthey
occurwill allowyouto determineifthey areneededfor theparticularvehicle youareworking onaswell ashow
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
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outputwould be todisarma factory theftdeterrentsystem to preventfalsetriggering of thefactoryalarm when
the remote start unit engages or when the 785 is used to unlock the doors.
Black w/ Light Green Trace Wire: Pulsed Ground Output After Start
The Black w/ Light Green Trace wire will provide a 1 second mA pulsed ground output after the vehicle is
startedunder control of the remote start unit.Typicallythiswirewillbeusedtore-lockthevehicledoorsifthe
doors unlock automatically when the factory anti-theft system is disarmed.
Black w/ Red Trace Wire: Pulsed Ground OutputAfter Shutdown
TheBlackw/RedTrace 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.
Black w/ Yellow Trace Wire: Ground Output During Start (Crank)
TheBlack w/YellowTracewirewill providea300mAground output while thestarteroutputof the remotestart
unit is active. This output can be used to activate the Crank Low/BulbTest wire found in some GM vehicles.
This wire is also referred to as the ECM wake up wire in some vehicles.
Note: Theoutputsaboveare low current outputs and must be used with a relay if the circuit's requirement
is more than 300mA.
2 Pin Transponder Control Output: (YellowConnector)
Thisoutputisintendedtoallowthecontrolofatransponderbypassinterfacemoduleortransponder
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
readtranspondercircuits.
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.
Receiver Pushbutton LED/Valet/Program/Override Switch: (Blue, White & Black Connectors)
TheGrey andtheBlue wiresloadedinto individual 2pinconnectors, andtheBlack, Green&Red wiresloaded
intothe3pinblackconnectorarethe Valet enable, LED cathode, & the RF power ground and RX. When the
Grey wire is grounded, under certain conditions, the unit will enter the valet mode. When the Grey wire is
sequentiallygroundedunder other conditions, the unit will enter thevariousprogrammodesindicatedon the
integralLED builtintothe receiver.Route theBlue,White andBlack connectorsfromthe Combinationreceiver
assembly to the remote start unit and plug these connectors into the mating blue, white, and black connec-
torsof thecontrolmodule. For valet,remotestart override, andalarmoverride information,referto theowners
manual.
2 Pin Door Lock/Unlock Harness: (WhiteConnector)
TheRedand Green wires will provide eitherapulsedgroundoutput to the factory door lockcontrolrelay,ora
pulsed+ 12voltoutputto thefactorydoor lockcontrolrelay.Ineither case, themaximumcurrent drawthrough
these outputs must not exceed 300mA.
3 Wire Ground Switched Door Lock Circuits:
Inthis application,theRed wireofthe door lockharnessprovides agroundpulse duringthearming sequence,
orpulsed ground lockoutput.Connect the Redwireto the lowcurrentground signal wirefromthe 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
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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 volt 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.
Note: Resistive Circuits, As Well As 4 Wire Polarity Reversal and 5 Wire Alternating 12 Volt
Door Lock Control Circuits
Theseapplicationsrequire the use of additional components which may includerelays,fixedresistors,orfor
convenience,theDLRKDoorLockInterface.RefertotheAUDIOVOXDoorLockWiringSupplementandor
theAudiovoxfaxback service forinformationonyour particularvehicle for properly connectingtothese types
of circuits.
TIMEDSTART PROGRAM:
TheRemote Startunit hastheabilityto startthe vehicle automatically at timedintervals.Thisfeatureisuseful
inextremelycold climates where starting theengineistheonly means to keep the batterychargedandfluids
warm.The operatorhasthe optiontohave theunitstart every2or 4hoursfor amaximumof 48hours. 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 On.
2.WhileHoldingthe 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:
Tobeginthestarttimer, within 10 seconds of turning offthe 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
timedinterval mode hasbeeninitiated. The vehiclewillautomatically startevery2or 4hoursasprogrammed.
To cancel the timed start mode start the vehicle either by RF or by the ignition key.
Programming Tach Rate:
Note: All applications require that tach be programmed.
Theunit will notoperateunless tachisprogrammed.If anattemptismade tostartthe vehicle viatheremote
startwithoutfirst programming tach, the unit willflashtheparkinglights 7 times indicating tach hasnotbeen
learnedandstored.Ifthetachrateisnotproperlyprogrammedtothespecificvehicle,theunitmaynotrealize
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, multiple coil packs, or single
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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 thevalet/programpushbutton switch. The parkinglightswill turnonfor threesecondsto indicate
that the learned tach signal is stored and the unit is out of the tach learn mode.
NOTE: Ifthe unit fails to learntach rate dueto an impropertachometer connection ora poor tachsource,
the parking lights will not flash.
To correct this situation, locate and connect the Green/Orange wire to the proper tach signal, and then
repeatthetachlearnroutine.
Diagnostics:
Enterselectablefeature#7and turn on as described above.
Note: Diagnosticmodeisatemporarymode. 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 two times in succession, then the unit will automatically exit the diagnostic on mode.
Theparkinglights will flash a number of times indicatingthereasonforthelast remote start shutdown. The
light flash indications are as follows:
1 Flash 5, 10, 15, or 20, minute run timer expired.
2Flashes LoworNotachsignalreceived.
3Flashes Positiveinput shutdown.
4Flashes Controlswitchwasmoved to "Off" position.
5Flashes RFShutdowncommandreceived.
6Flashes HighRPMsignaloverspeedshutdown.
7Flashes TachhasNOTlearned.
8Flashes Negativeinputshutdown4Flashes Controlswitchmovedto theoff position
Multi Coil PackAdaptor: (Optional)
The multi coil pack adaptor is designed for use with vehicles having multiple ignition coils where a single
pointtachsignalisunavailable,ornonresponsive.Constructtheadaptoras 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. To achieve optimum performance the coil signals must be evenly distributed. This is accom-
plished 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 respective cylinder number which appears in any of the circles.
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. Connectthe Yellowwire toa+12 voltignition1 source.Thiswirewill have +12voltswiththeignition inthe
on and start position and have 0 volts with the ignition in the off position.
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TESTINGYOURINSTALLATION:
CAUTION!! Thefollowing procedure mustbeperformed aftertheinstallationofanAudiovoxRemote Start
Device.Itistheresponsibility of the installing technician to complete these tests. Failure to test the unit in
thefollowingmannermayresultinpersonalinjury,propertydamage,or both.
HOOD PIN SAFETY SHUT DOWN:
Theintention ofthehood pinsafetyshut downisto preventtheRemote Startunitfrom beingactivatedwhile
amechanic or vehicle owner isperformingnormalroutine 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.
Iftheunit fails this test, recheckyourpinswitchconnection to the Gray/Black wire oftheAudiovox Remote
Start Unit.
DONOT RELEASE THIS VEHICLE TO THE CONSUMERUNTIL YOU CONFIRMTHE
OPERATION OF THE HOOD PIN SAFETYSHUT DOWN FEATURE.
MANUALSHUTDOWN/ENABLE CIRCUIT:
The intent of the manual shut down / enable circuit is to allow the vehicle operator to prevent operation of the
Remote Start Unit regardless of the RF transmitter operation.
1. With the system disarmed/unlocked, and the ignition switch off press and hold the pushbutton switch
locatedonthereceiveruniton.
2. Turn the ignition switch on, off, on, off, on, off.
3. The LED begins to flash two short flashes followed by one long flashes and continues this pattern until
returned to normal mode of operation.
This puts the unit into the R/S Override mode indicating that the remote start is in the service mode and will not
start from RF or any other input Posse or otherwise.
To Exit R/S Override Mode
1. With the system disarmed, press and hold the pushbutton switch located on the receiver unit on.
2. Turn the ignition switch on, off, on, off, on, off.
3. The LED turns off indicating that the R/S unit is fully functional one again.
DONOT RELEASE THIS VEHICLE TO THE CONSUMERUNTIL YOU CONFIRMTHE
OPERATION OF THE MANUALSHUTDOWN / ENABLE FEATURE.
NEUTRALSTARTSAFETYTEST:
Theintentoftheneutralstartswitchistopreventthevehiclefromstartingwhilethegearselectorisinany
positionotherthan Park, or Neutral. When installinga Remote StartDevice, it is imperativethattheYellow
Starter wire be connected to the ignition switch side of the Neutral Start Switch. Consideration for the
placementofa starter inhibit relay isimportantaswell,and should be connected to theignitionswitchside
of the Yellow Start Wire.
To test the integrity of the Neutral Start Safety Circuit:
1. Set the vehicle parking brake.
2. Blockthedrive wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
3.Temporarily disconnect the Brown/Black positive shut down wire from the vehicle's brakeswitch.
4. Sitting in the vehicle, start the engine using the vehicle's ignition key.
5. Step on the brake pedal and shift the gear selector into reverse.
6. Allow the transmission to shift. When you feel the engine pull, do not move the gear selector just turn
the ignition switch off. DO NOTattempt to remove the key.
7. Keeping the brake pedal depressed, activate the RF transmitter in an attempt to start the vehicle. The
car should not start.
8. Repeattheabovetest this time move the gear selector to thedriveposition.Iftheunitattempts 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
thisvehicle. The information concerning theMechanicalNeutralSafety Switch provided belowwillhelp
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.
CAUTION!
REMEMBERTORECONNECTTHE BROWN/BLACKWIRE TEMPORARILY
DISCONNECTEDIN STEP 3
DONOT RELEASE THIS VEHICLE TO THE CONSUMER UNTILYOU CONFIRM THEOPERATION
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MECHANICALNEUTRALSAFETYSWITCH CONSIDERATIONS:
Mechanicalneutral safety switch configurationsdifferslightly in that theydonot offer the samelevelof safety
wheninstallinga remote start device. Often whentheignitionswitchis turned off while the gear selectorisin
anypositionother than park or neutral, themechanicalfunctionwillnotallow the key to be turnedtothestart
positionor be removed fromtheignition cylinder.This configurationpreventsmechanicaloperationwhile the
vehicleis in gear but offers noconsideration for electricaloperation. Because ofthis potentialproblem, this
installation requires the additional connection of a safety wire from the remote start device to the vehicle
Park/NeutralECM Input orthevehicle keyinsensor.This connectionwillprevent remote startoperationif the
key is left in the ignition switch regardless of the gear selectors position.
KEYIN SENSOR CIRCUITS:
Ifthe vehicle you are working on doesnot have or youcannot locate the ECMreference wire, there are two
alternatives available. Although not preferred, the vehicle Key In Sensor may be reconfigured to allow a
marginofsafetyand will prevent the vehicle with a Mechanical Neutral StartSwitchfromstartingin gear.
AUDIOVOXADVISESTHATYOUMAINTAINTHEFACTORYCIRCUITWHENEVERPOSSIBLE.Thefollow-
ing 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
insertstheignitionkeywhilethe vehicle is running underthecontrolofthe Remote Start,the 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 & 2 are listed below and should be reviewed
beforeconsidering eitheralternative.
Method1will allow the safety required for theremotestartunitandprevent the vehicle from starting whilein
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.
Method2willallowthe 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
inchimemodulewillnotalerttheownerthatthekeyhasbeenleftintheignitionswitch.Inaddition,thismay
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 ex-
plained to the consumer. Circuits may be used only if the above circuit is not available.
METHOD 1
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&B VF45F11 or equivalent relay.
E.Connect the cathode (striped) sideofa4002 series diode to thissamewire,and connect the (nonstriped)
side to the negative shut down safety wire (Gray / Black) of theAudiovox 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: Asecond 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
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METHOD 2
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 shownabove.
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 setup as shown in this installation guide under the heading hood switch.
AFTERTHE CONNECTION OF THE NEUTRAL START SAFETYWIREAS INDICATED INANYOF
THE PREVIOUSALTERNATE CONFIGURATIONS,THIS CIRCUIT MUSTBE TESTED FOR OPERA-
TION.
Retest by following the steps outlined in the NEUTRALSTART SAFETYTEST shown in this manual.
4 Pin Upgrade Data Bus/Flash Logic Module:
If you are using an Audiovox Flash Logic module, it can be connected directly to the Alarm/Remote Start's
controlmodule. Using the Blue4pin blue, red, black,&white harness and connecttothe mating connector on
theAlarm/Remote Startcontrol module. Wire the FlashLogic/DataBusmoduletothe vehicle as prescribed in
it's installation guide.
Note: This unit has the ability to learn the dome light delay time, up to 60 seconds. If the vehicle has delay interior lights, and
you wish to avoid three chirp, defect zone, indication normally associated with this type of interior light, we suggest
you learn the interior light delay.
To learn the light delay, start with all doors closed:
1. Use the transmitter to Lock / Unlock / Lock / Unlock / Lock / Unlock / Lock, the system.
The LED turns on solid to confirm the system entered the learn mode.
2. Immediately open and close the door of the vehicle to initiate the dome delay.
The unit will monitor the door trigger input Positive, (Purple), and Negative, (Brown) when active.
When the dome light turns off, the unit will add 2 seconds then exit the learn mode.
3. The LED will begin flashing theArmed indication indicating the unit has exited the learn mode and is armed.
COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION:
After you have confirmed the operation of the Audiovox Remote Start Alarm system and tested all the safety features of the system:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Check the vehicle's wipers, lights, horn, etc.... to insure proper operation.
5. Replace all panels that were removed during installation, and retest the system.
6. Explain all activated features and safety systems associated with Remote Start Unit installed to the customer.
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