Avital 2101L User manual

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N2101L 2008-12
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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Table of Contents
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primary harness (H1), 12-pin connector
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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 (-) 200 mA Second Unlock Output
The H1/2 BLUE output is used for progressive unlock. A progressive unlock system unlocks the
driver's door when the unlock (disarm) button is pressed and unlocks the passenger doors if the
unlock (disarm) 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 trans-
mitter. This negative unlock output is used to unlock the passenger doors.
RED/WHITE (-) OUTPUT OF CHANNEL 2
BROWN/BLACK UNLOCK #87A NORMALLY CLOSED
ORANGE (-) 500 mA GROUND-WHEN-ARMED OUTPUT
YELLOW (+) SWITCHED IGNITION INPUT (ACCESSORY)
WHITE/BLUE (-) 200 mA CHANNEL 3 VALIDITY OUTPUT
LT. GREEN/BLACK FACTORY ALARM DISARM
BROWN (-) HORN HONK OUTPUT
BLACK (-) CHASSIS GROUND INPUT
WHITE (+/-) PARKING LIGHT FLASH OUTPUT
VIOLET UNLOCK #87 NORMALLY OPEN (INPUT)
BLUE/BLACK UNLOCK #30 COMMON (OUTPUT)
VIOLET/BLACK LOCK #87 NORMALLY OPEN (INPUT)
WHITE/BLACK LOCK #87 NORMALLY CLOSED
GREEN/BLACK LOCK #30 COMMON OUTPUT
BLACK/WHITE OUTPUT OF DOMELIGHT SUPERVISION RELAY #30
BLACK/WHITE-1 INPUT OF DOMELIGHT SUPERVISION RELAY #87
BLUE (-) 200 mA SECOND UNLOCK OUTPUT
RED (+) 12V CONSTANT POWER INPUT
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

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H1/3 BLACK/WHITE-1 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 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 aftermarket 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 #87 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 flash the parking lights (+ is factory default
setting). This is suitable for driving (-) light control wires in Toyota, Lexus, BMW, some Mitsubishi,
some Mazda, etc. If the vehicle has a negative parking light circuit, the light flash jumper on the
control module must be moved.
IMPORTANT! The H1/3 wire is not required for wiring the door locks. Depending on
the type of door lock system, there may be additional wires for the Door Lock wiring
that are not required.

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H1/11 BLACK (-) Chassis Ground Connection
Connect 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
when in conjunction with a two-sided lock washer. Under dash brackets and door sheet metal are
not acceptable ground points. It is recommended that all security components be grounded at the
same location.
H1/12 BROWN (-) Horn Honk Output
This wire supplies a (-) 200 mA output that can be used to honk the vehicle horn. It outputs a single
pulse when locking the doors with the remote, and two pulses when unlocking with the remote. This
wire will also output pulses for 30 seconds when the Panic Mode is activated. If the vehicle has a (+)
horn circuit, an optional relay can be used to interface with the system, as shown below.
H1/13 LT. GREEN/BLACK Factory Alarm Disarm
This wire supplies a
H1/14 WHITE/BLUE (-) Channel 3 Output
This wire provides a (-) 200 mA 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’s 551T Valet®Start system, 529T or 530T power window controllers, etc.
IMPORTANT! Never use this wire to drive anything but a relay or a low-current input!
The transistorized output can only provide 200 mA of current, and connecting directly
to a solenoid, motor, or other high-current device will cause it to fail.

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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. This
wire will trigger the system if the ignition is turned on before the unit is disarmed (doors unlocked
with the remote). It will also honk the vehicle’s horn and flash the parking lights (if connected).
H1/16 ORANGE (-) 500mA Ground-When Armed Output
This wire supplies a (-) 500mA ground as long as the system is armed. This output ceases as soon
as the system is disarmed.
Note: If using the H1/16 Orange wire to activate an add-on accessory such as window automation,
pager or voice module a 1-Amp diode must be installed to ensure proper operation. Insert the diode
as shown the the following diagram.
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.

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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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IMPORTANT! Never use this wire to drive anything but a relay or a low-current input!
The transistorized output can only supply 200 mA of current. Connecting directly to a
solenoid, motor, or other high-current device will cause it to fail.

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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.
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.
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1. KKeeyy..Turn the ignition on and then back off.
2. CChhoooossee..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 LED will flash and the horn will honk to
indicate which feature you have accessed.
3. TTrraannssmmiitt..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 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).

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4. Release. The Valet®/Program switch can now be released.
For example, to program the arming mode from active to passive, within 10 seconds of turning the
ignition off, and press and release the Valet/Program switch once. Then press it again and hold it.
The LED will flash in groups of one and the horn will honk once (if connected). While holding the
Valet®/Program switch, press the unlock button. The LED will stop flashing and go out. The horn
will honk twice if connected. Passive arming is now programmed. If that was not the desired setting,
without releasing the Valet®/Program switch, press the lock button. The LED will light solid and
the horn will honk once if connected. Active arming is now programmed. Release the
Valet®/Program switch after the selection has been made.
You can advance from feature to feature by pressing and releasing the Valet®/Program switch the
number of times necessary to get from the feature you just programmed to the feature you wish to
access. For example, if you just programmed Feature 2 and you next want to program Feature 3 to
off, release the Valet®/Program switch. Press and release it once to advance from Feature 2 to Feature
3. Then press it once more and hold it. The LED will flash in groups of three and the horn will
honk three times (if connected) to confirm that you have accessed Feature 3.
The learn routine will be exited if:
➤ The ignition is turned on.
➤ The Valet/Program switch is pressed too many times.
➤ More than 15 seconds elapses between programming steps.
One long horn honk (if connected) indicates that the Learn Routine has been exited.

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System Features Menus
Note: Factory default settings are shown in BOLD.
Note: For feature number 1-4, the 3.5 second door lock pulse
setting the siren chirps twice, for the 0.4 second door lock
pulse setting the siren chirps three times.
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 supervision output (H1/4) wire must
be connected to an optional relay 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. For some vehicles a 0.4 second pulse duration is required, this
Feature Default LED ON Setting LED OFF Setting
Number (Press Channel 1) (Press Channel 2)
1 Ignition-controlled door lock ON Ignition-controlled door lock OFF
2 Ignition-controlled door unlock ON Ignition-controlled door unlock OFF
3 Ignition-controlled domelight ON Ignition-controlled domelight OFF
40.8 second door lock pulses 3.5 second door lock pulses/0.4 sec.
5 Double pulse unlock OFF Double pulse unlock ON
6 Double pulse lock OFF Double pulse lock ON
7 Comfort closure OFF Comfort closure ON
8 Code Hopping ON Code Hopping OFF

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durations is required for some vehicles to prevent the windows from moving.
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 disarms the unit, the
Comfort Close output will immediately cease before the doors unlock.
8 CODE-HOPPING ON/OFF: The system features Code-Hopping as an option.
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 trans-
mitters to the system or to change button assignments if desired.
1. KKeeyy..Turn the key to the ON position.
2. CChhoooossee..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 LED will flash and the horn will honk ( if connected) to
confirm the selected channel. Do not release the Valet/program switch.

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3. TTrraannssmmiitt..While holding the Valet/Program button, press the button
from the transmitter that you wish to assign to the selected channel. The
unit will chirp indicating successful programming. It is not possible to
teach a transmitter button to the system more than once.
4. RReelleeaassee..Once the code is learned, the Valet/Program button can be
released.
CChhaannnneell##88::If any button from a known transmitter is programmed to Channel 8, all transmitters
will be erased from memory and the system features will revert to the default settings. This is useful
in cases where the one of the customer's transmitters is lost or stolen. This will erase any lost or
stolen transmitters from the system's memory. It can also be used to start from scratch if the trans-
mitter buttons were programmed incorrectly.
To exit the learn routine:
One long horn honk indicates that Learn Routine has been exited.
➤➤Ignition is turned off.
➤ Valet/Program button is pressed too many times.
➤➤More than 15 seconds elapse between steps.
Channel Number Function Wire Color
1 Auto Learn
2 Arm only
3 Disarm only
4 Channel 2 RED/WHITE
5 Channel 3 WHITE/BLUE
6 Arm/Disarm/Panic
7 Panic Only
8 Delete all transmitters
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Transmitter Configurations
The transmitters can be programmed with the standard or single button arm/disarm configurations
by using the Auto Learn functions in the Transmitter/Receiver Learn Routine.
Standard Configuration
A remote that uses the standard configuration operates similarly to many factory keyless entry
remotes. A standard configuration transmitter allows arming, disarming, and Panic Mode activation
with separate buttons. When programmed for standard configuration using the Channel 1 Auto-
learn configuration, the transmitter buttons are assigned to the following functions:
operates Arm only
operates Disarm only
operates Channel 2 and Silent Mode
operates Panic only
and operate Channel 3
Rapid Resume Logic
Rapid Resume Logic ensures that the when the system is powered up it will return to the same state
it was in when power is disconnected. For a full description of Rapid Resume Logic refer to the
owner's manual.

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Wiring Quick Reference Guide
LED
Valet
Switch
GREEN/BLACK Lock #30 Common Output
WHITE/BLUE (-) 200 mA Channel 3Valididty Output BLACK/WHITE Output of Domelight Supervision Relay #87 LT. GREEN/BLACK Factory Alarm Disarm
BLACK/WHITE-1 Input of Domelight Supervision Relay #87
BROWN (-) Horn Honk Output BLUE (-) 200mA 2nd Unlock Output
BLACK (-) ChassisGround Input
RED (+) 12V Constant Power Input
WHITE (+/-) Light Flash Output YELLOW (+) Switched Ignition Input (Accessory)
WHITE/BLACK Lock #87 Normally Closed
ORANGE (-) 500 mA Ground-When-Armed Output
VIOLET/BLACK Lock #87 Normally Open (Input) BROWN/BLACK Unlock #87A Normally Closed BLUE/BLACK Unlock #30 Common Output RED/WHITE (-) Output of Channel 2
VIOLET Unlock #87 Normally Open (Input)
LIGHT FLASH JUMPER