Audiovox PRO 9243 User manual

Model PRO 9243
Installation Manual
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PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES:
This system provides a ground output (300 mA Max) to drive an external relay that can be used to illuminate the dome
light for 30 seconds whenever the system is disarmed.
This circuit will also flash the interior dome light when the alarm is triggered.
Since a relay is required, (not included), this feature can be used with both positive and negative switched dome light
circuits.
REMOTEENTRYILLUMINATION:(OPTIONALRELAYREQUIRED)
As a voltage sensing system, the alarm will trigger any time an entry point that illuminates a courtesy light is opened.
Thesystemisshippedinthevoltagesensingmode,therefore,nomodificationsarerequiredtomakethissystemavoltage
sensing alarm.
Asa hardwire system,the alarm willtrigger any timea door, hood,trunk, etc. isopened, by wiringdirectly to theswitches.
This means that if the courtesy light is burned out, or the courtesy light fuse is blown, the alarm will continue to protect
all points of entry. To make this system operate as a hardwire alarm, move dip switch number 4 to the off position.
NOTE: When “Passive Arming” and “Voltage Sensing” are selected, you must hardwire the driver’s door pin switch,
or passive arming will never be initiated.
This alarm can be wired to operate as a Voltage Sensing or a Hardwire system.
VOLTAGE SENSE / HARDWIRE SELECTION: DIP SWITCH # 4
This alarm can be programmed to operate as either a “PASSIVE” or “ACTIVE” arming security system.
As a “Passive” alarm, the system will automatically arm itself approximately 30 seconds after the ignition key is turned
off,one door isopened, then allvehicle doors areclosed, (arming is suspendeduntil the lastdoor is closed).This feature
protectsthe vehicle inthe eventyouforget toarm the systemusing the keychaintransmitter. When theoptional doorlock
interface is installed, the doors will operate according to the position of dip switch number 2.
This system is shipped in the passive mode, therefore no modifications are required to make the system operate as a
“Passive” alarm.
As an “Active” alarm, the system can only be armed using the keychain transmitter. There will be no backup
automatic arming. To make the system operate as an “Active” alarm, move dip switch number 3 to the off position.
PASSIVE / ACTIVE ARMING SELECTION: DIP SWITCH # 3
PASSIVE / ACTIVE DOOR LOCK SELECTION: DIP SWITCH # 2
The system is shipped with this feature activated. Any time the ignition key is turned to the off position, the doors will
automatically unlock. Any time the ignition key is turned to the on position, the doors will automatically lock.
To disable the auto lock / unlock feature, move dip switch number 1 to the "off" position.
AUTO LOCK / UNLOCK: DIP SWITCH # 1
This feature will only affect the operation of the system if the passive arming feature is selected.
When active door lock is selected, the doors will only lock when the transmitter button is pressed. When the alarm is
allowed to arm passively, at the end of the 30 second arming cycle, the doors will not automatically lock. The system
is shipped in the active door lock mode, therefore, no modifications are required for this feature.
Whenpassivedoorlock is selected, when the alarm is allowed to arm passively, attheendofthe30secondarmingcycle,
the doors will automatically lock. To program this feature, move dip switch number 2 to the on position.

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DOORLOCK/UNLOCKOUTPUTS:
This system provides both (+) & (-) pulsed door lock outputs, for direct connection to most OEM factory installed door
lockcontrol relays.Theseoutputshaveamaximumcurrentcapability of300mA,therefore,externalrelaysmustbeused
on switching circuits requiring more than 300 mA or with 4 or 5 wire polarity reversal door lock control circuits.
The optional AS 9159, Door Lock Interface, is available to simplify the wiring of these circuits.
INSTALLATION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS:
CONTROLMODULE:Selectamountinglocationinsidethepassengercompartment(upbehindthedash),andsecure
using two screws provided.
The control module can also be secured in place using cable ties.
Do not mount the control module in the engine compartment, as it is not waterproof. You should also avoid mounting
the unit directly onto factory installed electronic components. These components may cause RF interference, which
can result in poor transmitter range or intermittent operation.
SIREN:
Select a mounting location in the engine compartment that is well protected from access below the vehicle. Avoid areas
near high heat components or moving parts within the engine compartment. To prevent water retention, the flared end
of the siren must be pointed downward when mounted.
Mount the siren to the selected location using the screws and bracket provided.
HOOD&TRUNKPINSWITCHES:
Two pin switches are included for use in protecting the hood and trunk (or hatchback) of the vehicle.
Theswitchesmustalwaysbemountedtoagrounded,metalsurfaceofthevehicle.Itisimportanttoselectalocationwhere
water cannot flow or collect, and to avoid all drip “gutters” on hood and trunk fender walls. Choose locations that are
protected by rubber gaskets when the hood or trunk lid is closed.
The pin switches can be mounted using the brackets and screws provided, or direct mounted by drilling a 9/32" diameter
mounting hole.
Keep in mind that when properly mounted, the plunger of the pin switch should depress at least 1/4" when the hood or
trunk lid is closed.
VALETSWITCH:
Select a desired mounting location for the switch, that is easily accessible to the driver of the vehicle.
The switch does not have to be concealed, however, concealing the switch is always recommended, as this provides
an even higher level of security to the vehicle. The switch may be mounted below the dash using one of the brackets
provided, or mounted in the dash by drilling a 1/4" diameter hole in the location. Be sure to check behind the dash for
adequate clearance for the body of the switch, and to confirm that the drill will not damage any existing components as
it passes through the dash.
Whichever mounting method is used, make certain the back of the switch is accessible for wiring later in the installation.
DASHMOUNTEDL.E.D.:
A small red L.E.D. is included that will serve as a visual indicator of the alarm status. It should be installed in the dash,
located where it can be easily seen from outside the vehicle, yet not be distracting to the driver.
Oncealocationhasbeenselected,checkbehindthepanelforwireroutingaccess,andtoconfirmthedrillwillnotdamage
any existing components as it passes through the panel.
Drill a 15/64" diameter hole, and pass the red and blue wires from the L.E.D. through the hole, from the front of the panel.
Firmly press the body of the L.E.D. into the hole until fully seated.

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WIRING OF THE SYSTEM:
REDw/WHITETRACEFUSEDWIRE-(VOLTAGESENSING):+12VDCCONSTANTBATTERYSOURCE
This wire controls the sensitivity of the voltage sensing circuit, which detects the turning on of an interior light when a
dooris opened.It will alsodetect theswitching on of parking orheadlamps, andin many caseswill triggerthe alarmwhen
a thermostatically controlled electronic radiator cooling fan switches on.
It is recommended that when installing this system into vehicles with electronic “after fans”, the procedure for RED w/
WHITE TRACE FUSED WIRE - (HARDWIRE) should be followed.
Involtagesensingapplications,theclosertothebatterythatthered/whitewireisconnected,thelesssensitivethevoltage
sense circuitry will be. Moving this connection point to the fuse panel will increase the sensitivity, and connecting to the
courtesy lamp fuse in the vehicle will provide maximum sensitivity of the voltage sense circuit.
RED w/ WHITE TRACE FUSED WIRE - (HARDWIRE): +12VDC CONSTANT BATTERYSOURCE
When hardwiring the control module to pin switches at all entry points, the voltage sense circuit must be disabled. Move
dip switch # 4 to the "OFF" position. Connect the red/white wire to a + 12 VDC constant battery source.
YELLOW WIRE: + 12 VDC IGNITIONSOURCE
Connect this wire to a source that is hot when the key is in the on, accessory, and crank positions, and off when the key
is in the off position.
BLACKWIRE:CHASSISGROUND
Connect this wire to a solid, metal part of the vehicle’s chassis.
Do not confuse this wire with the thin black antenna wire that exits the control module independently.
LIGHT GREEN WIRE: (-) INSTANT TRIGGER ZONE 1
This is an instant on ground trigger wire. This wire (zone) should be reserved for connection to optional ground output
trigger devices such as motion and/or shock impact sensors.
DARK GREEN WIRE: (- ) INSTANT TRIGGER ZONE2
This is an instant on ground trigger wire. It must be connected to the previously installed hood and trunk pin
switches.
PURPLEWIRE: +DOOR TRIGGER
Ifthevehicle’sdoorcourtesylightswitcheshavea+12voltoutputwhenthedoorisopened(mostFordsandsomeImports),
you must connect this wire to the positive output from one of the door switches. In most cases, the purple wire will only
need to be connected to one door switch, no matter how many doors the vehicle has.
WARNING: Do not use the purple wire if the vehicle has ground output type door switches. (see BROWN WIRE)
BROWNWIRE:-DOORTRIGGER
If the vehicle’s door courtesy light switches have a - ground output when the door is opened (GM and most Imports) you
must connect this wire to the negative output from one of the door switches. In most cases, the brown wire will only need
to be connected to one door switch, no matter how many doors the vehicle has.
WARNING: Do not use the brown wire if the vehicle has + 12 Volt output type door switches. (see PURPLE WIRE)

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DARK GREEN w/ WHITE TRACE WIRE: ENTRYILLUMINATION (300 mAMAX)
The dark green w/ white trace wire provides a 20 second ground signal whenever the system is disarmed, and pulses
ground whenever the system is triggered.
It should be used to provide the (optional) entry lighting, and to flash the vehicles dome light while the alarm is sounding.
This is a transistorized, low current output, and should only be used to drive an external relay coil.
Connect the dark green w/ white trace wire to terminal 86 of the AS 9256 relay (or an equivalent 30 A automotive relay),
and wire the remaining relay contacts according to the polarity of the dome light circuit in the vehicle.
RED&GREEN2PIN(white)CONNECTOR:DOORLOCKOUTPUTS
These wires will provide either a pulsed ground output to the factory door lock control relay, or a pulsed + 12 volt output
to the factory door lock control relay.
In either case, the maximum current draw through these outputs must not exceed 300 mA.
3 WIREGROUNDSWITCHEDDOORLOCKS
In this application, the red wire provides a ground pulse during arming, or the pulsed ground lock output. Connect the
red wire to the wire that provides a low current ground signal from the factory door lock switch to the factory door lock
control relay.
Thegreen wire provides a ground pulse during disarming, orthepulsed ground unlock output. Connect the green wire
to the wire that provides a low current ground signal from the factory door unlock switch to the factory door lock control
relay.
RED & BLUE WIRES: DASH MOUNTED L.E.D.
Route the two conductor, white connector (red and blue wires) from the L.E.D. to the alarm control module, and plug it
into the mating white connector on the end of the module.
GREY& BLACK2 PIN(blue) CONNECTOR:VALETSWITCH
Route the two conductor, blue connector from the valet switch to the alarm control module, and plug it into the mating
blue connector on the end of the module.
DARKBLUE WIRE:300mAPULSEDGROUNDOUTPUT/CHANNEL2
ThedarkbluewirepulsestogroundviaanindependentRFchannelfromthekeychaintransmitter.Thisisatransistorized,
low current output, and should only be used to drive an external relay coil.
WARNING!Connectingthedarkbluewiretothehighcurrentswitchedoutputoftrunkreleasecircuits,someremote
starter trigger inputs, and some window roll up trigger inputs, will damage the control module.
Connect the dark blue wire to terminal 86 of the AS 9256 relay (or an equivalent 30 A automotive relay),and wire the
remaining relay contacts to perform the selected function of channel 2.
WHITE WIRE: + 12 VDC PULSED PARKING LIGHT OUTPUT (15 A MAX)
This wire is provided to flash the vehicle’s parking lights.
Connect the white wire to the positive side of one of the vehicle’s parking lights.
ORANGEWIRE:300mAGROUNDOUTPUTWHENARMED
This wire is provided to control the starter cut relay. Connect the orange wire to terminal 86 of the relay , and wire the
remaining relay contacts as shown in the wiring diagram.
IMPORTANT:Audiovoxdoesnotrecommendusingthisrelaytointerrupttheignitionwire.Onlyconnectthisrelay
to the low current starter solenoid feed wire, as indicated on the wiring diagram.
WHITE w/ BLACK TRACE WIRE: POSITIVE OUTPUT TO SIREN
Route this wire through a rubber grommet in the firewall, and to the siren location.
Connectthewhite/black wiretothe positivewireof the siren.Secure the blackgroundwire ofthesiren to chassisground.

3 WIRE POSITIVE SWITCHED DOOR LOCKS
Inthisapplication,theredwireprovidesapositivepulseduringdisarming,orthepulsed+12voltunlockoutput.Connect
the red wire to the wire that provides a low current positive signal from the factory door unlock switch to the factory door
lock control relay.
The green wire provides a positive pulse during arming, or the pulsed +12 volt lock output. Connect the green wire to
the wire that provides a low current positive signal from the factory door lock switch to the factory door lock control relay.
4 WIRE POLARITY REVERSAL and
5 WIRE ALTERNATING 12 VOLT
DOOR LOCK CONTROL CIRCUITS
In these applications, the AS 9159 Door Lock Interface (or equivalent 30 A automotive relays) must be used.
Refer to the AUDIOVOX Door Lock Wiring Supplement, for proper connection to these types of circuits.
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COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION:
ANTENNA WIRE: Be sure to extend the thin black antenna wire to its full length, and cable tie into place where it
cannot be damaged. Avoid wrapping this wire around major, high current wire looms.
OPERATION: Take a few moments to check off the appropriate option boxes in the owner’s manual, and to fully
explain the operation of the system to your customer.
WIRE DRESSING: Always wrap the alarm wires in convoluted tubing, or with a spiral wrap of electrical tape.
Secure these looms along the routing using cable ties.
This will ensure that the alarm wires are not damaged by falling onto hot or sharp moving surfaces in the vehicle.

VEHICLE MAKE: MODEL:
YEAR:
WIRING
ALARM WIRE
COLOR VEHICLE WIRE
COLOR LOCATION
RED
BLACK
YELLOW
BROWN
PURPLE
OPTIONAL DOOR LOCK WIRING
TYPE OF DOOR LOCK CIRCUIT:
WHITE
UNLOCK
LOCK
CONTROL MODULE LOCATION:
L.E.D.LOCATION:
VALET SWITCH LOCATION:
SIREN LOCATION:
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ADDITIONAL NOTES AND SKETCHES:
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