Audiovox Prestige Platinum APS-57C User manual

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Theselectablefeaturescanbesetmanuallyasexplainedbelow,orwiththeRFfeatureprogrammer. TosetfeaturesusingtheRFprogrammer,followtheinstructionspackagedwiththeprogrammer. 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 Not Available 3rd Accy. UL Not Available 4th Headlights Not Available 5th Passive Locks Not Available 6th Pass/Act Arm Not Available 7th Siren/Horn Not Available 8th Horn Chirp Not Available 9th O/R Method Not Available 10th 2 Step U/L Not Available 11th Chp Del Tx Not Available 12th Voltage/Hd Wire Not Available 13th Trigger Circuits Not Available 14thLock/UnlockPoll Not Available 15th Aux Ch 5 Sel Not Available 16th Aux Ch 6 Sel Not Available 17th Aux Ch 7 Sel Not Available 18th Trigger Delay Not Available 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 and or lights chirp/flash 2 times indicating access to RF feature program mode.
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To program these selectable features;
Action System Response
Turn ignition on No response
Press and release the valet switch 3 times 1 Chirp - LED 1 flash
Within 3 seconds, turn ignition Off 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 Non Functional On This Unit
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Third Press and release the valet switch Non Functional On This Unit
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Fourth Press and release the valet switch Non Functional On This Unit
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Fifth Press and release the valet switch Non Functional On This Unit
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Sixth Press and release the valet switch Non Functional On This Unit
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Seventh Press and release the valet switch Non Functional On This Unit
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Eighth Press and release the valet switch Non Functional On This Unit
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Ninth Press and release the valet switch Non Functional On This Unit
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Tenth Press and release the valet switch Non Functional On This Unit
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Eleventh Press and release the valet switch Non Functional On This Unit
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Twelfth Press and release the valet switch Non Functional On This Unit
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Thirteenth Press and release the valet switch Non Functional On This Unit
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Fourteenth Press and release the valet switch Non Functional On This Unit
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Fifteenth Press and release the valet switch Non Functional On This Unit
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Sixteenth Press and release the valet switch Non Functional On This Unit
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Seventeenth Press and release the valet switch Non Functional On This Unit
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Eighteenth Press and release the valet switch Non Functional On This Unit
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Press and release the valet switch or turn the ignition off to: ExitProgrammingMode
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 NA 3rdRunTime 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 10thCrankTime 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 NotAvailable 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 NA 16th Turbo Select NA 17th Black/Blue (Aux O/P) Single Pulse As Feat #1 Bank 2 18th One or Two Press Start Two Press One Press Note: When setting feature #17 to operate as feature #1 Bank 1 the transmitter will also control this output only while running under R/S command. So in other words, if this output is used to unlock the doors with the transmitter, the doors will unlock on startup. To relock the doors, use the After Start Black Green wire of the 4 pin connector. Note: When feature #5 is set for Voltage or Hybrid, the unit must also have feature #14 set for Preset Time or the unit will flash the Pk. Lts. 7 times and not start. 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. To exit program mode, turn ignition off, or press and release valet switch.

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Action Action 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 Non Functional On This Unit
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Third Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps = run time set for 10 mins
Press transmitter Button to change 3 chirps = run time set fro 15 mins
Press transmitter Button to change 4 chirps = run time set for 20 mins
Press transmitter Button to change 5 chirps = run time set for 45 mins
Press transmitter Button to change 6 chirps = run time set for 60 mins
Press transmitter 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 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 Button to change 3 chirps = DBI Tach Mode
Press transmitter Button to change 4 chirps = Hybrid Mode
Press transmitter 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 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 Button to change 3 chirps = ign 2 same as accessory
Press transmitter 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 Buttonto change 2 chirps = diagnostics on
or
Tenth Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps = crank time 1.0 sec
Press transmitter Button to change 3 chirps = crank time 1.5 sec
Press transmitter Button to change 4 chirps = crank time 2.0 sec
Press transmitter 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 Button to change 2 chirps = unit set for diesel engine 10 sec delay
Press transmitter Button to change 3 chirps = unit set for diesel engine 15 sec delay
Press transmitter 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 Button to change 2 chirps = transponder output during start only
Press transmitter 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 Button to change 2 chirps = preset crank time w/voltage input check
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 1 chirp = aux o/p Black/Blue single pulse
Press transmitter Button to change 2 chirps = aux o/p Black/Blue as alarm feature #1
or
Eighteenth Press and release the valet switch 1 chirp = double press to start
Press transmitter Button to change 2 chirps = single press to start
or
turn the ignition off to: ExitProgrammingMode
Note : Once you enter the feature programming mode, do not allow more than 15 seconds to pass between steps or the
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ThisRemoteStart/KeylessEntrySystemisdesignedforusewithAutomaticTransmission Vehicles Only!
The unit provides wait to start input for glow plug pre-heat which will be used for all diesel applications. If
this wire is not connected, then the unit will remain in the Gasoline mode setting, which will crank the car
when the RF signal is received with no delay. Regardless of the vehicle, Gasoline or Diesel, for every
installation, the vehicle MUST HAVE a Tach Signal Input, and an Automatic Transmission.
INSTALLATION OF THE MAJOR COMPONENTS:
CONTROLMODULE:
Select a mounting location inside the passenger compartment (up behind the dashboard). The mounting
location selected must be within 24" of the ignition switch wiring harness to allow connection of the 6 pin
mainwiringharness.
Becertainthat the chosen location will not interfere with proper operation ofthevehicle.Avoidmountingthe
moduletoor routing thewiringaroundthe steeringshaft/column,asthemodule orwiringmaywrap around or
blockthesteeringwheelpreventingproper control of the vehicle. Secure the module in the chosen location
using cable ties or screws as necessary.
Note: DoNotMountTheModuleInTheEngineCompartment,asit is not waterproof.
HOOD PIN SWITCH:
The pin switch included in this package is intended for protecting the hood area of the vehicle. In all cases,
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 shut down of the remote start unit. If the vehicle is being worked on, this hood switch prevents the
remote start activation even if the RF command to start is issued. This switch must be installed in all
applications. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or property damage. Mount the switch in
a location away from water drain paths. If necessary, an optional bracket may be used to move the switch
awayfromrainguttersorallowmountingtothefirewall behind the hood seal. In both cases, the switch must
besetupto allow the hoodtodepresstheswitchat least 1/4inchwhenthehoodis closed and fullyextended
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.
THEPUSH-BUTTON/LED/RECEIVER/ANTENNAASSEMBLY:
TheSuperheterodyneReceiverAntennaAssemblyprovided withthisunitallowsrouting from belowthedash
boardformaximum operatingrange.Choosealocation abovethebeltline (dashboard) ofthevehiclefor best
reception. Special considerations must be made for windshield glass as some newer vehicles utilize a
metallic shielded window glass that will inhibit or restrict RF reception. In these vehicles, route the antenna
toward a rear window location for best reception. Secure the antenna with double stick tape provided.After
securing the antenna with tape, we advise also securing a section of the antenna cable to a fixed support.
This will prevent the antenna from dropping down in case the double stick tape is exposed to extreme heat
which may loosen its gummed surface. Route the 6 pin connector toward the control module using caution
not to pinch the cable as this will cause poor or no RF reception to the control module.
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IMPORTANT!
DO NOT PLUG THE SIX PIN MAIN POWER HARNESS ORTHE MULTI PIN INPUT / OUTPUT HARNESS INTO THE
CONTROLMODULEUNTILALLCONNECTIONSTOTHEVEHICLE HAVE BEEN MADE.AFTER SELECTINGYOUR
TARGETWIRESAS DEFINEDBELOW, DISCONNECTTHE NEGATIVEBATTERYCABLEFROMTHEVEHICLE BAT-
TERYPRIORTOMAKINGANYCONNECTIONS.
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
positionsoftheignitionswitch.Connectthe Red w/White wire to thevehicle'sbatterywire.Thiswireprovides
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
positionsofthe ignitionswitch.Connectthe Red wire tothevehicle'sbattery wire.Thiswireprovides powerfor
the start relay and the accessory relay. IMPORTANT!
ITISTHERESPONSIBILITYOFTHEINSTALLINGTECHNICIANTODETERMINETHELOADFACTOROF
THEVEHICLESELECTRICALCIRCUITSWHENTHEVEHICLE ISRUNNINGANDTOADEQUATELYFUSE
THETWOPOWERWIRESBASEDONTHATLOAD.IFTHE VEHICLE,RUNNINGUNDERLOADWITHTHE
AIR CONDITIONER, HEATER BLOWER MOTOR,AND ACCESSORIES EXCEEDS 24AMPS CONTINU-
OUS, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO FUSES BE USED IN COMBINATION ON EACH POWER WIREAS
SHOWNBELOW.FORADDITIONALINFORMATIONSEETECHUPDATEISSUED9/30/96.
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 Neutral Start Switch will allow you to
properlyidentify thecircuit andselect the correctinstallation method. Inaddition you willrealize why theconnec-
tion of the safety wire is required for all mechanical switch configurations.
Failure to make this connection properly can result in personal injury and property damage. In all installations it is the
responsibility of the installing technician to test the remote start unit and assure that the vehicle cannot start via RF
control in any gear selection other than park or neutral.
In both mechanical and electrical neutral start switch configurations, the connection of the Yellow wire will be made
to the low current start solenoid wire of the ignition switch harness. This wire will have +12 volts when the ignition
switch is turned to the start (crank) position only. This wire will have 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 neutral safety switch can result in personal injury and property damage.
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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 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" psitions.
For Diesel Applications, this wire must be connected to the ignition circuit that powers the glow plugs if the vehicle
requires glow plug pre-heating.
GREEN WIRE: Ignition 2 Output
Connect this wire to the ignition 2 wire from the ignition switch. This wire will show + 12 volts when the ignition key
is turned to the "ON" or "RUN" position and is some cases the "START" or CRANK" position. This wire will show 0
volts when the key is turned to the "OFF" and "ACCESSORY" positions.
Note: See programming information concerning this wire to allow output during the "START" mode.
VIOLET WIRE: AccessoryOutput
Connect this wire to the Accessory wire from the ignition switch. This wire will show + 12 volts when the ignition
switch is turned to the "ACCESSORY" or "ON" and "RUN" positions and will show 0 volts when the key is turned to the
"OFF" and "START" or "CRANK" positions.
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WIRING CONNECTIONS: 12 Pin Input / Output Harness
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.
GRAYWIRE:NegativeInhibitInput1
Connectthe GRAYwire tothe previouslymounted hoodpin switchprovided. Thiswire willbe routedthrough thefirewall
into the engine compartment. It is necessary to use an existing grommet when passing wires through the firewall to
prevent short circuiting. This is an important safety feature of the System, failure to use this feature can result in serious
injury. Route the wire to the pin switch and connect it using the bullet connector provided.
GRAYw/BLACKTRACERWIRE:NegativeInhibitInput2
Any time the gray w/ black tracer wire is grounded, the Remote Starter will stop operating, even if the signal is received
from the transmitter.
If the brake light switch in the vehicle switches ground to the brake light circuit, connect the Gray w/ Black trace wire
to the output of the brake light switch. If the brake light switch in the vehicle switches +12 Volts, do not use the Gray w/
Black wire; see Brown w/ Black tracer wire.
BROWNWIRE:PositiveInhibitInput1
Any time + 12 Volts is applied to the Brown wire, the Remote Starter will stop operating, even if the signal is received
from the transmitter.
Ifthe vehiclehasa factoryinstalledhood pinswitchand thatswitch provides+12 Voltstoan underhoodlight, theBrown
wire can be connected to the existing pin switch.
BROWN w/ BLACK Tracer Wire: Positive Inhibit Input 2
Anytime +12 Voltsis appliedto the Brownw/ Blacktracer wire,the RemoteStarter willstop operating,even ifthe signal
isreceivedfromthetransmitter.Ifthebrakelightswitchinthevehicleswitches+12Voltstothebrakelightcircuit,connect
theBrownw/Blacktracewiretotheoutputofthebrakelightswitch.Ifthebrakelightswitchinthevehicleswitchesground,
do not use the Brown w/ Black wire; see Gray w/ Black tracer wire.
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Brake Switch Positive Shutdown Detail
YELLOW w/ BLACK Tracer Wire: + 12 Volt Alarm By - Pass Output
Note: You must disconnect the ignition input of the alarm from any other wire that it is presently connected 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.
The Yellow w/ Black wire output will allow you to remote start the vehicle while leaving the alarm armed, and to lock/
unlock the doors while running under control of the remote start unit.
(2) WHITE Wires: Parking Light Flasher
These wires are the COMMON and NORMALLY OPEN contacts of the on-board parking lamp relay.
If the vehicle's parking lights are a +12 volt switched system, connect (1) of the White wires to a fused (15A max.) +12
volt battery source, and connect the second White wire to the vehicle's parking light wire.
If the vehicle's parking lights are a chassis ground switched system, connect (1) of the White wires to a chassis ground
source, and connect the second White wire to the vehicle's parking light wire.
LIGHT BLUE Wire: Ignition 3 / Shock Disable Output
This wire provides a 300mAground output that becomes active 3 seconds before the Remote Start Unit initializes, and
remains grounded while running plus an additional 4 seconds after the Remote Start Unit turns off. In all of the
applications described below, a relay will be required. The Light Blue wire can be used to accommodate the following
situations:
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A. Shock Sensor By Pass:
If there is Shock Sensor used with an alarm system and it is not shunted during the Remote Start activation period,
then vibration from the running vehicle can cause the alarm to trigger. In this case, connect the Light Blue Wire to
terminal #86 of a external relay. Connect terminal #85 of the relay to a fused + 12 volt battery source. Cut the shock
sensor trigger wire and connect one end of the cut wire to terminal #30 and the other end of the cut wire to terminal
#87a. Just before the Remote Start unit is activated, the relay contacts will open, preventing the shock sensor's
operation until the Remote Start unit shuts off.
B.Ignition 3 Output:
Some newer vehicles use a third ignition wire, which is required to start and keep the vehicle's engine running. If
this is the case, connect the Light Blue wire to terminal #86 of an external relay. Connect terminal #30 & #85 to a
fused + 12 volt battery source rated for a minimum of 25Amp. Connect terminal #87 to the third ignition wire in the
vehicle.
C.GM VATS Key Override:
If the vehicle has the General Motors VATS system installed, you will 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's value
from the resistor pack supplied.
2. Locate the pair of VATS wires in the vehicle, usually a pair of thin gauge wires running from the ignition switch to
the VATS control module.
Note: These wires are typically White w/ Black trace and Violet w/ Yellow trace, however in later model Cadillacs,
they are run through an orange sleeve, and are either both Black, both Yellow, or both White wires. Consult
the factory service manual for additional information.
3. Connect the Light Blue Wire from the Remote Start Unit to terminal #86 of an external relay. Connect terminal #85
of the relay to a fused + 12 volt battery source.
4. Cut (#1) wire (as shown), and connect the ignition switch side of the cut wire to terminal #87a of the relay. Connect
the other side of the (#1) wire to terminal #30.
5. Connect the previously selected resistor from terminal #87 to the second (#2) wire (as shown).
Note: The above information and following diagram is for the GM VATS system only. For GM PASS LOCK System
you will require theAudiovoxAS-PASS II Module.
General Motors VATS By-Pass Diagram
Green/Orange Wire: Tach Sensor Input
This wire will continually monitor the engine 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 rate of the vehicle and in most cases will
operate properly from one multi coil pack regardless of the number of cylinders. If the vehicle has a single coil unit for
each cylinder, it may be necessary to connect this wire to more than one cylinder for proper tach reference. See multi
coil wiring detail shown later in this manual for additional information.
Note: For Hybrid mode, Bank 3 feature selection 5, this connection is not used, the unit will start the vehicle
andrun the allotted time based on feature selectionandcrankduration.
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Tachometer Input Wiring Detail
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Green/Yellow Wire: Diesel Wait To Start Input
The Green/Yellow wire of the 2 pin connector will connect to a diesel vehicles glow plu 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
activatedbytheremotestartunit,theglowplugcircuitgetsenergized,(+12volts),whentheglowplugcircuitofthevehicle
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.
WIRING THE 4 PIN AUXILIARY OUTPUT HARNESS
The auxiliary 4 pin connector provides low current outputs to control various functions in the vehicle during
differentstages of the Remote Startunit'soperation.Understandingtheseoutputsand the time in which they
occurwillallowyou todetermineiftheyare needed fortheparticularvehicleyou are workingonaswellas how
to use them.
Black w/ Blue Trace Wire: Pulsed Ground Output Before Start
The Black w/ Blue Trace wire will provide a 1 second 300 mA pulsed ground output 1.5 second before the
remote start unit activates as well as when the transmitter is used to disarm the system. Typical use for this
outputwouldbetodisarm a factory theftdeterrentsystemtopreventfalsetriggering of the factoryalarmwhen
the remote start unit engages or when the transmitter is used to unlock the doors.
Black w/ Light Green Trace Wire: Pulsed Ground OutputAfter Start
TheBlackw/LightGreenTrace wire will provide a 1 second 300mA pulsed ground output after the vehicle is
started under control of the remote start unit.Typically this wire will be used to re-lock the vehicle doors if the
doors unlock automatically when the factory anti-theft system is disarmed.
Black w/ Red Trace Wire: Pulsed Ground OutputAfter Shutdown
TheBlackw/Red Trace wire will provide a 1 second 300 mA pulsed groundoutputaftertheremotestartunit
shuts down. This output will occur regardless of whether the circuit times out or is manually terminated.
Typicallythisoutputwillbe used tore-lockthevehicledoorsif the doorsunlockautomaticallywhentheignition
circuit transitions to off.
Black w/ Yellow Trace Wire: Ground Output During Start (Crank)
TheBlackw/YellowTracewire will providea300mAgroundoutput whilethestarter output oftheremotestart
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 Chrysler vehicles.
Note: The outputs above are low current outputs and must be used with a relay if the circuit's requirement is
more than 300 mA.
5 Wire Antenna/Receiver PB/LED Connector:
Plugthepreviously routedantennaconnectorfrom theantennareceiverassemble intothematingconnectorof
the control module. This connector supplies 12 volts, ground and RF data inputt, LED cathode, and Valet
Enable to and from the antenna receiver and the remote start module. Be certain this connector is firmly
seated making good contact to the control unit.
2 Pin Door Lock/Unlock Harness: (WhiteConnector)
The Red & Green Door Lock/Unlock output wires provide either a pulsed ground or pulsed + 12 volts to control the
vehicle door lock / unlock circuits. The output of these wires has a maximum switching capability of 300mA. Many
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that the factory relays in your particular vehicle do not exceed the rated 300mA output of the units door lock/unlock
circuit. Plug the 2 pin connector of the door lock/unlock harness into the mating connector shell of the control module.
Determine the door lock circuit of the vehicle you are working on and wire according to the diagrams shown.
3 Wire Ground Switched Door Lock Circuits:
In this application, the Red wire of the 2 pin harness provides a ground pulse during the arming sequence, or pulsed
ground lock output. Connect the Red wire to the low current ground signal wire from the factory door lock switch to the
factory door lock relay.
The Green wire of the 2 pin harness provides a ground pulse during the disarming sequence, or pulsed ground
unlock output. Connect the Green wire to the low current ground signal wire from the factory door unlock switch to the
factory door unlock relay. See Below For Wiring Detail.
3 Wire Ground Switched Door Lock/Unlock Wiring Detail
3 Wire Positive Switched Door Locks:
In this application, the Red wire of the two pin harness provides a + 12 volt pulse during the disarming sequence, or
pulsed 12 volt unock 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 two pin 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.
3 Wire Positive Switched Door Lock/Unlock Wiring Detail
Resistive Circuits, As Well As 4 Wire Polarity Reversal and 5 Wire Alternating 12 Volt
Door Lock Control Circuits
These applications require the use of additional components which may include relays, fixed resistors, or for conve-
nience, theAS 9159a Door Lock Interface. Refer to theAUDIOVOX Door Lock Wiring Supplement and or theAudiovox
fax back service for information on your particular vehicle for properly connecting to these types of circuits.
2 Pin Blue Connector : Programming Switch
Route the gray and black wires in the 2 pin connector from the previously installed programming switch to the control
module and plug it into the mating blue connector on the side of the module.
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2 Pin White Auxiliary Output Connector : Low Current Trunk Release Output (1Blue Wire Loaded)
ThiswirepulsestogroundviaanindependentRFchannel from the keychain transmitter. Thisisatransistor-
ized, low current output and should only be used to drive an external relay coil.
WARNING: Connectingthiswiretothehighcurrent switched output of trunk release circuitswilldamagethe
controlmodule.
Connect this wire to terminal 86 of the AS - 9256 relay (or equivalent 30A automotive relay) and wire the
remaining relay contacts to perform the selected function of this output.
2. Programming Tach Rate:
Note: All applications require that tach be programmed.
Theunitwillnotoperate unlesstachis programmed.Ifan attemptismadeto startthevehicle viatheremote startwithout
first programming tach, the unit will flash the parking lights 7 times indicating tach has not been learned and stored.
If the tach rate is not properly programmed to the specific vehicle, the unit may not realize that the vehicle is running
in certain instances and could re-engage the starter motor.
The Remote Car Starter will learn the tach rate of most vehicles single ignition coils, multiple coil packs, and or single
injector. To learn tach;
1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
2. Press and release the receiver's program switch 3 times.
3. Immediately turn the ignition key OFF.
4. Hold the program switch ON, then start the vehicle using the ignition key.
5. When the unit senses the tach signal, the parking lights will begin to flash.
6. Release the program switch. The parking lights will turn on for 3 seconds to indicate that the tach signal is stored
and the unit is now out of the program mode.
3.Diagnostics:
1. Be sure that programmable feature number #9 is set to the "Diagnostics On" mode.
2. Press and hold the program switch on, then turn the ignition key to the "ON" position.
3. The lights will flash and the number of flashes will indicate the reason for shutdown on the last remote start attempt.
The indications are as follows.
1Flash 5, 10, 15, or 20, minute run timer expired.
2 Flashes Low or No tach signal received.
3 Flashes Positive input shut down.
4 Flashes Not applicable.
5 Flashes RF Shutdown command received.
6 Flashes High RPM signal over speed shut down.
7 Flashes Tach has NOT learned.
8 Flashes Negative input shut down.
Multi Coil Pack Adapter: (Optional)
Themulticoilpackadapter,isdesignedforusewithvehiclesthatdonotrespondtosinglecoiltach program-
ming.Although the tachresolutionofthiscircuitis designed to interface direct with most vehicles, there may
be an occasion where the following circuit may be required. Construct the adaptor as shown below.
To use the adapter, the Green/Black wires must connect to the negative side of the ignition coil(s).
1. For vehicles utilizing independent coils per cylinder, connect the three Green/Black leads to alternate coils. To
achieve optimum performance the coil signals must be evenly distributed. This is accomplished by first mapping
out the firing order of the engine in groups of as indicated below. Draw a circle around any 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. 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. Connect the Green wire to the tach input of the Audiovox remote start unit.

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TESTINGYOUR INSTALLATION:
WARNING!! The following procedure must be performed after the installation of an Audiovox 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, or both.
HOOD PIN SAFETY SHUT DOWN:
The intention of the hood pin safety shut down is to prevent the Remote Start unit from being activated while a
mechanic or vehicle owner is performing normal routine vehicle maintenance.
To test the integrity of this circuit:
1. With the driver's window in the down position, start the vehicle using the RF transmitter.
2. Reach inside the car and pull the hood release.
3. Raise the hood and confirm that the remote start unit shuts down.
If the unit fails this test, recheck your pin switch connection to the Gray/Black wire of theAudiovox Remote Start Unit.
WARNING!!
DONOTRELEASE THIS VEHICLE TOTHECONSUMER UNTIL YOU CONFIRMTHE
OPERATION OF THE HOOD PIN SAFETYSHUT DOWN FEATURE.
MANUALSHUT DOWN /ENABLECIRCUIT:
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 located
onthereceiveruniton.
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.
WARNING!!
DONOTRELEASE THIS VEHICLE TOTHECONSUMER UNTIL YOU CONFIRMTHE
OPERATIONOF THE MANUALSHUTDOWN/ ENABLE FEATURE.
NEUTRALSTARTSAFETYTEST:
The intent of the neutral start switch is to prevent the vehicle from starting while the gear selector is in any position
other than Park, or Neutral. When installing a Remote Start Device, it is imperative that the Yellow Starter wire be
connected to the ignition switch side of the Neutral Start Switch. Consideration for the placement of a starter inhibit
relay is important as well, and should be connected to the ignition switch side of the Yellow Start Wire.
To test the integrity of the Neutral Start Safety Circuit:
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2. Block the drive wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
3. Temporarily disconnect the Brown/Black positive shut down wire from the vehicle's brake switch.
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 NOT attempt 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. Repeat the above test this time move the gear selector to the drive position. If the unit attempts to start, failing this
test, recheck your Yellow Wire's connection. This wire must be connected to the ignition switch side of the Neutral
Start Switch. If the vehicle you are working on does not have an Electrical Neutral Safety Switch, it will be necessary
to reconfigure the Remote Starts Wiring to accommodate this vehicle. The information concerning the Mechanical
Neutral Safety Switch provided below will help you to determine if the vehicle you are working on has this type of
safety switch and will provide alternate wiring methods to accommodate this situation.
WARNING!!
REMEMBERTORECONNECTTHE BROWN/BLACKWIRETEMPORARILY
DISCONNECTEDIN STEP3.
DONOTRELEASETHISVEHICLETOTHECONSUMERUNTILYOUCONFIRM THEOPERATIONOFTHE NEUTRAL
SAFETYSTARTFEATURE.
MECHANICALNEUTRALSAFETYSWITCHCONSIDERATIONS:
Mechanical neutral safety switch configurations differ slightly in that they do not offer the same level of safety when
installing a remote start device. Often when the ignition switch is turned off while the gear selector is in any position
other than park or neutral, the mechanical function will not allow the key to be turned to the start position or be removed
from the ignition cylinder. This configuration prevents mechanical operation while the vehicle is in gear but offers no
consideration for electrical operation. Because of this potential problem, this installation requires the additional
connection of a safety wire from the remote start device to the vehicle Park/Neutral ECM Input or the vehicle key in
sensor. This connection will prevent remote start operation if the key is left in the ignition switch regardless of the gear
selector position.
KEYINSENSORCIRCUITS:
If the vehicle you are working on does not have or you cannot locate the ECM reference wire, there are two alternatives
available. Although not preferred, the vehicle Key In Sensor may be reconfigured to allow a margin of safety and will
prevent the vehicle with a Mechanical Neutral Start Switch from starting in gear.
AUDIOVOX ADVISES THAT YOU MAINTAIN THE FACTORY CIRCUIT WHENEVER POSSIBLE. The following two
circuits may be used only if the above circuit is not available.
Note: When completing an installation using either of the following key in sensor circuits, if the operator inserts the
ignition key while the vehicle is running under the control of the Remote Start, the 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 operator's manual.
Additional information concerning Key In Sensor methods 1 & 2 are listed below and should be reviewed before
considering either alternative.
Method 1 will allow the safety required for the remote start unit and prevent the vehicle from starting while in any gear
other than Park or Neutral while the key is in the ignition cylinder. However, if the key is left in the ignition switch and the
door is left opened, the added relay will be energized causing a 150mA drain on the battery.
Method 2 will allow the safety required for the remote start unit and prevent the vehicle from starting while in any gear
other than Park or Neutral while the key is in the ignition cylinder. However, the original factory key in chime module will
not alert the owner that the key has been left in the ignition switch. In addition, this may also effect other warning tones
such as the light on reminder.
These situations should be carefully considered before altering the vehicle's wiring and must be fully explained to the
consumer.
Circuits may be used only if the above circuit is not available.
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METHOD1
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) side of a 4002 series diode to this same wire, and connect the (non striped) side to
the negative shut down safety wire (Gray / Black) of 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: A second 4002 series diode may be required to maintain the integrity of the hood open, shut down circuit. If
this is the case, it must be installed as shown in the diagram above. The anode (Non Striped) side must be
connected to the Gray/Black wire of the Remote Start Unit. The cathode (Striped) side must be connected to
the hood pin switch. If the hood pin switch is also used for an alarm trigger input, be certain to use the dual
diode assembly packaged with the Audiovox Remote Start Unit as shown below.
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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 shown above.
Note: A second 4002 series diode may be required to maintain the integrity of the hood open, shut down circuit. If
this is the case, it must be installed as shown in the diagram above. The anode (Non Striped) side must be
connected to the Gray/Black wire of the Remote Start Unit. The cathode (Striped) side must be connected to
the hood pin switch. If the hood pin switch is also used for an alarm trigger input, be certain to use the dual
diode assembly packaged with the Audiovox Remote Start Unit as shown in this installation guide.
AFTER THE CONNECTION OF THE NEUTRAL START SAFETY WIREAS INDICATED INANY OF THE PREVIOUS
ALTERNATE CONFIGURATIONS,THIS CIRCUITMUSTBETESTED FOROPERATION.
Retest by following the steps outlined in the NEUTRAL START SAFETY TEST shown in this manual.
2PinTransponderControl Output:(YellowConnector)
Thisoutputisintendedtoallow the control of atransponderbypassinterfacemoduleortransponder
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.
4 Pin Upgrade Data Bus/Flash Logic Module:
If you are using anAudiovox Flash Logic module, it can be connected directly to theAlarm/Remote Start's
control module. Using the Blue 4 pin blue, red, black, & white harness and connect to the mating connector
on the Alarm/Remote Start control module. Wire the Flash Logic/Data Bus module to the vehicle as pre-
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COMPLETINGTHEINSTALLATION:
Afteryou have confirmedtheoperationoftheAudiovox Remote Start unitandtestedallthesafety features of
the system:
1. Mountthecontrolmoduleupandbehindthe dash securing it in place with cabletiesorscrews.Becertain
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
contactwith under the dash board orintheengine compartment areas.
CAUTION:Particularly avoid the area around the steering shaft and column, as wires can wrap around
these mechanisms and impair thesafeoperation of the vehicle.
3. Apply the Caution Labels supplied with this kit to a conspicuous area in the engine compartment. Make
suretocleanthesurfacebeforeaffixingthelabel.
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 the Remote Start Unit installed. Also
point out the location of the Push-Button LED Override/Valet switch to the customer and explain its
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