Avital 2101L User manual

Model 2101L
Installation Guide
Note: This product is intended for installation by a professional
installer only. Any attempt to install this product by any person
other than a trained professional may result in severe damage to a
vehicle’s electrical system and components.
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N2101L 2015-04

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Table of contents
Primary harness (H1), 18-pin connector .......................................4
Peripheral Plug-in Harnesses......................................................12
Super Bright LED, 2-Pin WHITE Plug......................................12
Valet/Program Switch, 2-Pin Blue Plug ...................................13
System Features Learn Routine .................................................14
System Features Menus .............................................................16
Feature Descriptions ...................................................................17
Transmitter/Receiver Learn Routine ...........................................19
Rapid Resume Logic...................................................................21
Transmitter Configurations ..........................................................22
Standard Configuration ...........................................................22
Wiring Quick Reference Guide....................................................23

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Primary harness (H1), 18-pin connector
H1/1
H1/2
H1/3
H1/4
H1/5
H1/6
H1/7
H1/8
H1/9
H1/10
H1/11
H1/12
H1/13
H1/14
H1/15
H1/16
H1/17
H1/18
RED (+)12V CONSTANT POWER INPUT
BLUE (-) 200mA SECOND UNLOCK OUTPUT
BLACK/WHITE DOMELIGHT SUPERVISION RELAY #87 (IN)
BLACK/WHITE DOMELIGHT SUPERVISION RELAY#30 (OUT)
GREEN/BLACK LOCK#30 COMMON OUTPUT
WHITE/BLACK LOCK #87A NORMALLY CLOSED
VIOLET/BLACK LOCK #87 NORMALLY OPEN (INPUT)
BLUE/BLACK UNLOCK #30 COMMON OUTPUT
VIOLET UNLOCK #87 NORMALLY OPEN
WHITE (+/-) PARKING LIGHTS FLASH OUTPUT
BLACK (-) CHASSIS GROUND
BROWN (-) HORN HONK OUTPUT
LT. GREEN/BLACK (-) 200mA FACTORY ALARM DISARM
WHITE/BLUE (-) 200mA CHANNEL 3 VALIDITY OUTPUT
YELLOW (+) SWITCHED IGNITION INPUT
ORANGE (-)500 mA GROUND-WHEN-ARMED OUTPUT
BROWN/BLACK UNLOCK #87A NORMALLY CLOSED
RED/WHITE (-) CHANNEL 2 OUTPUT

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H1/1 RED (+)12V constant power input: Before
connecting this wire, remove the supplied fuse.
Connect to the battery positive terminal or the constant
12V supply to the ignition switch.
Note: Always use a fuse within 12 inches of the point
you obtain (+)12V. Do not use the fuse in the harness
for this purpose. This fuse protects the module itself.
H1/2 BLUE (-) 200mA Second Unlock Output: The
H1/2 BLUE output is used for progressive unlock. This
system unlocks the driver’s door when the unlock button
is pressed and unlocks the passenger doors if the
unlock button is pressed again within 15 seconds after
unlocking the driver’s door. The BLUE wire outputs a
low current (-) pulse on the second press of the unlock
button of the transmitter. This negative unlock output is
used to unlock the passenger doors.
H1/3 BLACK/WHITE- Domelight Supervision Input: This
wire determines what the output polarity of H1/4 will be.
If the door pin circuit is negative, connect to chassis
ground. If the door circuit is positive, connect to a fused
12V source.
H1/4 BLACK/WHITE Domelight Supervision Output:
Connect this wire directly to the domelight circuit in
the vehicle. The on-board relay will drive circuits up to
30 amperes. The polarity of this output is determined

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by the connection of the input wire H1/3 in the Relay
Harness.
Note: If the input wire H1/3 is not connected, there will
be no output on this wire.
H1/5 GREEN/BLACK Lock #30 Common (Output): The
system has door lock relays on-board, and can directly
interface with most electric power door lock systems
drawing 30 amps or less. It can also drive aftermarket
actuators directly. (Some vehicles require that an after-
market actuator be added to the driver’s door to allow
system control, see Type D wiring section in Tech Tip
Document 1041).
H1/6 WHITE/BLACK Lock #87A Normally Closed: See
H1/5.
H1/7 VIOLET/BLACK Lock #87 Normally Opened
(Input): See H1/5.
H1/8 BLUE/BLACK Unlock #30 Common (Output): See
H1/5.
H1/9 VIOLET Unlock #87 Normally Open (Input): See
H1/5.
H1/10 WHITE (+/-) Parking Light Flash Output: This
wire provides a high current + or - output to light flash
the parking lights (+ is factory default setting). If the
vehicle has a negative parking light circuit, the light

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flash jumper on the control module must be moved.
H1/11 BLACK (-) Chassis Ground Input: This wire to a
clean, paint-free sheet metal location (driver kick panel)
using a factory bolt that DOES NOT have any vehicle
component grounds attached to it. A screw should only
be used in conjunction with a two-sided star washer.
Under dash brackets and door sheet metal are not
acceptable ground points. It is recommended that all
components be grounded at the same location.
H1/12 BROWN (-) Horn Honk Output: This wire supplies
a (-) 200mA output that can be used to honk the vehicle
horn*. It outputs a single pulse when the
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button
is pressed twice (in rapid succession) or if the
is pressed before
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. It outputs two pulses when the
button is pressed prior to
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(See Owner’s Guide
for “Audible mode” operation). This wire will also output
pulses for 30 seconds when the Panic Mode is acti-
vated. If the vehicle has a (+) horn circuit, an optional
relay can be used to interface with the system, as
shown below.

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H1/12 BROWN
* The horn will honk only when in audible mode by pressing the
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button on the remote twice or by pressing the button
on the remote prior to locking/unlocking.
H1/13 LT. GREEN/BLACK Factory Alarm Disarm: This
wire supplies a 200mA negative pulse when unlocking
or activating the trunk release with the transmitter.
H1/14 WHITE/BLUE (-) Channel 3 Output: This wire
provides a (-) 200mA output whenever the transmitter
code controlling Channel 3 is received. This output will
continue as long as that transmission is received. Use
for options such as Directed remote start system, 529T
or 535T power window controllers.
Important: Never use this wire to drive anything
but a relay or a low-current input. The transistorized
output can only provide 200mA of current. Connecting
directly to a solenoid motor cause failure.

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H1/15 YELLOW (+) Switched Ignition Input: Connect
this wire to an ignition source. This input must show
(+)12V with the key in run position and during cranking.
Make sure that this wire cannot be shorted to the
chassis at any point.
TO IGNTION SYSTEM
H1/9 YELLOW
PRIMARY HARNESS
H1/16 ORANGE (-) 500mA Ground-When Locked
Output: This wire supplies a (-) 500mA ground as long
as the system is locked. This output ceases as soon as
the system is unlocked. This wire can be connected
to an optional Directed 8618 starter kill relay or to
another option such as a 529T or a 535T power window
controller.
Note: If using the H1/16 Orange wire to activate an
add-on accessory such as window automation, or
voice module - combined with an optional starter relay,
a 1-Amp diode must be installed to ensure proper
operation. Insert the diode as shown the the following
diagram.

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H1/17 BROWN/BLACK Unlock #87A Normally Closed:
See H1/5.
H1/18 RED/WHITE channel 2, 200mA (-) output: When
the system receives the transmitter code controlling
Channel 2 for longer than 1.5 seconds, the red/white
wire will supply an output as long as the transmission
continues. This is often used to operate a trunk/hatch
release or other relay-driven functions.
Important:Never use this wire to drive anything but a
relay or a low-current input! The transistorized output
can only supply 200mA of current. Connecting directly
to a solenoid, motor, or other high-current device will
cause it to fail.

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H1/18 RED/WHITE

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Peripheral Plug-in Harnesses
Super Bright LED, 2-Pin WHITE Plug
The super bright LED operates at (+) 2 volt DC and
plugs into the two-pin WHITE port. Make sure the
LED wires are not shorted to ground as the LED will
be damaged. Multiple LED’s can be used, but they
must be wired in series. The LED fits into a 9/32-inch
mounting hole. Be sure to check for clearance prior to
drilling the mounting hole.
Note: Never use a BLUE LED in combination with a RED
LED.
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Valet/Program Switch, 2-Pin Blue Plug
The Valet/Program button should be accessible from
the driver’s seat. It plugs into the BLUE port on the side
of the unit. Consider how the button will be used before
choosing a mounting location. Check for rear clearance
before drilling a 9/32-inch hole and mounting the button.

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System Features Learn Routine
The System Features Learn Routine dictates how the
unit operates. It is possible to access and change any
of the feature settings using the Valet®/Program switch.
To enter the learn routine:
1. Key. Turn the ignition on and then
back off.
2. Choose. Within 10 seconds, press
and release the Valet®/Program switch
the number of times corresponding to
the feature number you want to program.
(See Feature Menus.) Once the Valet®/Program switch
has been pressed and released the desired number of
times, press it once more and hold it. After a second, the
horn honks (if connected) and the LED flashes to indi-
cate which feature you have accessed.
3. Transmit. The transmitter is used to
select the desired setting. As shipped,
the unit is configured to the LED ON
settings. These are the default settings.
Pressing the lock button will set it to the LED ON setting.
The LED will light solid (stop flashing) to indicate the
setting. The horn will honk once (if connected). Pressing

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the unlock button will change the setting to the LED OFF
setting. The LED will go out indicating the change and
the horn will honk twice (if connected).
4. Release. The Valet®/Program
switch can now be released.
For example: To program the unlock pulses from single
to double pulse:
1. Turn the ignition On and Off, then within 10 seconds,
Press and Release the Valet/Program switch five times.
2. Press the Valet/Program switch again and hold it.
The horn honks five times (if connected) and the LED
flashes in groups of five.
3. While holding the Valet/Program switch Press the
unlock button on the transmitter. The horn honks twice
(if connected) and the LED stops flashing and goes out.
Double pulse unlock is now programmed.
4. To change to single pulse unlock, without releasing
the Valet/Program switch Press the lock button on
the transmitter. The horn (if connected) honks once
and the LED lights solid. Single pulse unlock is now
programmed. Release the Valet/Program switch.

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System Features Menus
Note: Factory default settings are shown in bold type.
The 3.5 second door lock pulse setting applies to feature
1-4, the horn honks twice; the horn honks three times for the
0.4 second setting.
Feature
Number
Default LED ON Setting
(Press Channel 1)
LED OFF setting
(Press Channel 2)
1Ignition controlled door lock
ON
Ignition controlled door lock
OFF
2Ignition controlled door unlock
ON
Ignition controlled door unlock
OFF
3Ignition controlled domelight
ON
Ignition controlled domelight
OFF
40.8 second door lock pulses 3.5 second door lock
pulses/0.4 sec.
5Double pulse unlock OFF Double pulse unlock ON
6Double pulse lock OFF Double pulse lock ON
7Comfort closure OFF Comfort closure ON
8Code Hopping ON Code Hopping OFF

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Feature Descriptions
The features of the system are described below.
1 IGNITION CONTROLLED DOOR LOCK ON/OFF:
When turned on, the doors will lock three seconds after
the ignition is turned on.
2 IGNITION CONTROLLED DOOR UNLOCK ON/OFF:
When turned on, the doors will unlock when the ignition
is turned off.
3 IGNITION CONTROLLED DOMELIGHT: If turned on,
the system will turn on the domelight for 30 seconds
when the ignition is turned off. The domelight supervi-
sion output wires (H1/3 and H1/4) must be connected
as described in the Primary Harness Wire Connection
Guide.
4 DOOR LOCK PULSE DURATION: Some European
vehicles, such as Mercedes-Benz and Audi, require
longer lock and unlock pulses to operate the vacuum
pump. Programming the system to provide 3.5 second
pulses will accommodate the door lock interface in
these vehicles. The default setting is 0.8 second door
lock pulses. Certain vehicles require a 0.4 second pulse
duration to prevent the windows from moving.

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5 DOUBLE PULSE UNLOCK OFF/ON: Some vehicles
require two pulses on a single wire to unlock the doors.
When the double pulse unlock feature is turned on, the
BLUE/BLACK H1/8 wire will supply two negative pulses
instead of a single pulse.
6 DOUBLE PULSE LOCK OFF/ON. Selectable 2 pulse
door lock output to operate vehicle equipped with
factory “deadbolt”. Will have similar operation to that
of the Double Pulse Unlock feature, but will perform the
functions on the Lock wire as opposed to the Unlock
wire.
7 COMFORT CLOSURE FEATURE OFF/ON: This
feature is designed to integrate with vehicles that can
close the power windows and sunroof by holding the
key in the driver door lock position, and will operate on
both single input systems and two pulses input dead
bolt systems.
If programmed on the door lock output will activate
the Comfort Close output for 20 seconds. This output
will begin 200mS after the final door lock output has
completed regardless of the door lock programming.
If while the 20 second timer is active and closing the
windows the user unlocks the unit, the Comfort Close
output will immediately cease before the doors unlock.

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8 CODE-HOPPING ON/OFF: The system uses a math-
ematical formula to change codes each time the trans-
mitter and receiver communicate. This makes the group
of bits or “word” sent from the transmitter, long. The
longer the word is the easier it is to block its transmis-
sion to the unit. Disabling the Code Hopping feature
allows the receiver to ignore the Code Hopping part of
the transmitted word, which can provide better range.
Transmitter/Receiver Learn Routine
The system comes with two transmitters that have been
taught to the receiver. The receiver can store up to four
different transmitter codes in memory. Use the following
learn routine to add transmitters to the system or to
change button assignments if desired.
1. Key. Turn the key to the ON position.
2. Choose. Within 10 seconds, press
and release the Valet/program switch
the number of times corresponding to
the desired channel listed below.
Once you have selected the channel,
press the switch once more and
HOLD it. The horn honks (if connected)
and the LED flashes to confirm the

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selected channel. Do not release the
Valet/program switch.
3. Transmit. While holding the Valet/
Program button, press the button from
the transmitter that you wish to assign
to the selected channel. The horn
honks (if connected) indicating
successful programming. It is not
possible to teach a transmitter button
to the system more than once.
4. Release. Once the code is learned,
the Valet/Program button can be
released.
Channel
Number
Function Wire Color
1Auto Learn
2Lock Only
3Unlock Only
4Channel 2 RED/WHITE
5Channel 3 WHITE/BLUE
6Lock/Unlock Panic
7Panic Only
8Delete all transmitters
Note: For Auto Learn Configuration, see Transmitter configuration