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Hurricane 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Required Installation Tools .......................2
Important Information..........................2
Wiring Diagram..............................3
14 Pin Connector..............................4
Installation Procedures..........................5
Control Unit................................5
Antenna..................................5
Wireloom..................................5
Impact Sensor...............................5
Valet Switch................................6
LED Indicator...............................6
Ignition Input................................6
Channel 2 Accessory Output........................6
Channel 4 Accessory Output........................6
Parking Lights...............................7
Interior Light Trigger/Illumination.....................7
Starter Disable...............................7
Door Lock/Unlock.............................8
Hood/Trunk Pin Switch..........................8
Siren....................................8
Power and Ground Connections......................9
Door Lock Diagrams.........................10, 11
Programming Alarm System Features.................12
Programming Table for Alarm Features.................12
Adding or Deleting Remote Controls .................13
Programming Table for Remote Controls................13
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Required Installation Tools
Voltmeter
Wire Strippers
Electric Drill & Bits
Phillips Screw Driver
Convoluted Tubing *
Solder Gun *
Wire Crimpers
Shrink Tube *
Electrical Tape* Optional
Important Information
1.Test all circuits with a voltmeter.
2.Make all wiring connections with the supplied solderless crimp
connectors. DO NOT twist wires or use “scotch-lok” connectors.
3.Route RED, RED/WHITE and BLACK wires from the control unit
directly to the battery.
4. Keep extensions as short as possible. Use same gauge wires for short
extensions and larger gauge wires for longer extensions.
5.Before installing, discuss the placement of the LED indicator and valet
switch with the vehicle owner.
6.Make all battery connections by removing the bolts from the cable
clamps. DO NOT disconnect the battery cables.
7. Turn off dome light or remove dome light fuse to prevent battery drain.
8.Making secure connections is a very important part of your installation.
Solderless crimp connectors are supplied in your hardware accessory
package. This type of connection is sufficient for most of your
installation. However, soldering of the starter disable wires is
recommended whenever possible. For a more secure installation, solder
all of your connections and insulate with heat shrink tubing.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Any changes or
modifications made to the system without the express approval of Avital
Technologies, Inc. could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
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Wiring Diagram
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14 Pin Connector
Wire ColorDescription
Red/WhiteParking Light Polarity (+) or (-) Select
Red/Black Parking Light Output(s) - 2 Wires for European Models
RedBattery (+)
GrayArmed (-) Output Pre-wired to Starter Disable Relay
Black Battery (-)
Violet Siren (-) Output
TanHood/Trunk (-) Input
White/BlackInterior Light Trigger/Illumination Polarity (+) or (-) Select
Dark BlueChannel 2 Accessory (-) Output
White Door Trigger (+) or (-) Input
PinkIgnition Input Prewired to Starter Disable Relay
Light BlueChannel 4 Accessory (-) Output
Blue/WhiteDoor Lock (-) Output, Door Unlock (+) Output
Green/WhiteDoor Unlock (-) Output, Door Lock (+) Output

Installation Procedures
Control Unit
1.Select a location under the dash that will allow you to use the tie wraps
to securely fasten the control unit.
2.Mount the control unit as high as possible to ensure maximum range.
3.Do not mount the control unit near moving parts.
4.Avoid areas that are in the direct path of air blowing from the vents.
5.Route wires from this point, leaving slack for ease of service.
Antenna
1.Do not shorten or lengthen the antenna.
2.Route the antenna away from the control unit.
3.Keep the antenna as far away from metal and wire harnesses as possible
to optimize range.
Wireloom
1. Plug the wireloom securely into the control unit.
2. Route wires from the control unit directly to each connection point.
3.Separate the RED, RED/WHITE, BLACK, VIOLET and TAN wires.
4.Sleeve the wires with vinyl tubing or electrical tape and route them
through an existing rubber grommet into the engine compartment.
5.If an existing grommet is not available, drill a hole and install a snap
grommet.
Impact Sensor
The sensor must be firmly mounted on a solid metal surface inside the
vehicle. We recommend tie wrapping the sensor to the steering column
housing or steering column support bracket. DO NOT mount the sensor near
moving parts or in the direct path of an air duct opening.
1.Plug the impact sensor BLUE 4 pin connector into the control unit
BLUE 4 pin connector.
2.Route the impact sensor to the chosen mounting location.
3.Using the long tie wraps supplied, securely fasten the impact sensor
allowing access to the adjustment screws.
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Valet Switch
1.Discuss placement with the owner.
2. Choose a location for the valet switch that is hidden, but convenient for
the owner to access.
3.Drill a ¼" hole and mount the switch.
4. Route the valet switch wires to the control unit.
5.Plug the valet switch WHITE connector into the control unit WHITE
plug.
LED Indicator
1.Discuss placement with the owner.
2. Choose a location that is visible from both sides of the vehicle.
3.Drill a ¼" hole.
4. Route the LED wires through the hole and press LED into place.
5.Route the LED wires to the control unit.
6.Plug the RED LED connector into the control unit RED plug.
Ignition Input
1.Use a voltmeter to locate the one wire that shows +12 volts when the
ignition key is in the "ON," "CRANK" and "RUN" position, and 0 volts
when the ignition key is in the "OFF" position.
2.Connect the control unit PINK wire to the vehicle’s ignition wire.
Channel 2 Accessory Output
The DARK BLUE wire provides a 0.75 second ground (-) output when
activated for 1-2 seconds. If the remote control button is continually pressed,
the signal will stay at ground as long as the button is held. Most trunk
releases are positive and require an optional relay.
Channel 4 Accessory Output
The LIGHT BLUE wire provides a 0.75 second ground output when
activated for 1-2 seconds. If the remote control buttons 1 & 2 are continually
pressed, the signal will stay at ground as long as the buttons are pressed.
This output can be used for optional accessories such as remote start,
window roll-up/down or any other accessory requiring a (-) accessory
activation.
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Parking Lights
1.If the parking lights are positive trigger, connect the RED/WHITE wire
to the battery positive (+) terminal through the 20 amp fuse.
NOTE: Do not connect the RED/WHITE wire to the control unit RED wire.
2.If the parking lights are negative (-) trigger, connect the RED/WHITE
wire to control unit BLACK wire.
3. Connect the RED/BLACK wire to the vehicle parking light wire.
Interior Light Trigger/Illumination
The system's door trigger will accept a positive or negative door trigger
input. When the alarm is remotely disarmed, the interior lights will turn on
for 30 seconds or until the ignition key is turned on. The WHITE/BLACK
interior light supply wire serves two purposes. It informs the alarm whether
the door trigger polarity is positive or negative switching and provides a
positive or negative supply for interior light illumination.
1.Connect the alarm WHITE wire to the vehicle door trigger wire(s).
2.If the door trigger is negative switching, connect the alarm
WHITE/BLACK wire to ground.
3.If the door trigger wire is positive switching, connect the alarm
WHITE/BLACK wire to a constant fused +12 volt source.
Starter Disable
Make sure the yellow relay wires are solidly connected. The starter circuit
may draw very high current. We recommend that all connections be
soldered.
1.Locate the ignition switch wireloom under the dashboard.
2.Use a voltmeter to find the one wire that will show +12 volts while the
ignition key is in the "CRANKING" cycle only. This should be the
starter solenoid wire.
3. Cut the starter solenoid wire. Test by trying to crank the starter with the
ignition key. If it will not crank, you have the correct wire.
4.Connect one YELLOW wire to the key side.
5.Connect the other YELLOW wire to the starter side.
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Door Lock/Unlock
CAUTION: Be sure to verify the type of door lock system you are working with.
Some types of door lock systems require optional relays, for example, reverse
polarity type door locks. Refer to the diagrams on pages 10 & 11.
The system can operate both negative and positive door locks. When the
alarm is remotely armed, the BLUE/WHITE wire provides a negative
output. At the same time, the GREEN/WHITE wire provides a 300 MA
positive output. When the alarm is remotely disarmed, the GREEN/WHITE
wire provides a negative output. At the same time the BLUE/WHITE wire
provides a 300 MA positive output.
Hood/Trunk Pin Switch
1.Locate the vehicle hood and/or trunk pin switch that show ground when
the hood or trunk is open only.
2.Connect the alarm module to the vehicle hood and/or trunk pin switch
wire.
3. If the vehicle does not have a hood or trunk pin switch, install an alarm
pin switch and connect it to the alarm module TAN wire.
Siren
1. Choose a location in the engine compartment away from high heat
engine components, moving parts and direct exposure to water.
2.Make sure the siren and siren wires cannot be seen or reached from
below the vehicle.
3.Mount the siren with the two self tapping screws to a solid metal
surface.
4.Connect the siren BLACK wire to the alarm module VIOLET wire.
5.Connect the siren RED wire to the alarm module RED wire.
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Power and Ground Connections
CAUTION: Do not plug in the system fuses until the final step below.
1.Connect the alarm RED wire to one of the supplied fuse assemblies.
2.Connect the alarm RED/WHITE wire to the other fuse assembly (if the
vehicle parking lights are positive).
3.Connect the fuse assembly(s) to one of the supplied 10mm ring
terminals.
4.Connect the alarm BLACK wire to the other 10mm ring terminal.
5.Remove the (+) and (-) battery bolts. Do not disconnect the battery
clamps.
6. Connect the empty fuse assembly(s) to the positive battery post.
7.Connect the alarm BLACK wire to the battery negative post.
8.Inspect all alarm wiring. Make sure all wires are connected.
9.Install the 5 amp fuse in the alarm module RED wire fuse assembly.
10.Install the 20 amp fuse in the alarm module RED/WHITE fuse
assembly (if the vehicle parking lights are positive).
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Programming Alarm System Features
All programmable alarm features are accomplished by turning the ignition
key on (or starting the vehicle) and flicking the valet switch on and off a
pre-set number of times.
1. Remove the alarm from valet. Programming cannot be accessed while
the alarm is in the valet mode indicated by the LED on solid red.
2.Select the feature you wish to program from the "Programming Table
for Alarm Features." Note the number of chirps.
3.Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position.
4.Within 10 seconds, begin flicking the valet switch on and off. The siren
will chirp one time each time you flick the switch on then off.
5. Continue flicking the switch on and off until you reach the number of
chirps associated with your chosen feature.
NOTE: Stop on the chirp.
6.After a 3 second pause, you will hear 1 or 2 chirps noted to confirm
that you have changed the setting of that feature.
7.Turn the ignition key off.
8.Repeat steps 1-7 for any other feature you wish to program.
Programming Table for Alarm Features
FeatureFactory
Setting # of ChirpsSecondary Action
Active/Passive ArmingPassive ON4Wait 3 seconds, the siren chirps once for
Active or twice for Passive.
Passive Door LockOFF 5Wait 3 seconds, the siren chirps once for
OFF or twice for ON.
Instant/Delayed Ignition
Control Door LockDelayed6Wait 3 seconds, the siren chirps twice for Instant or once for Delayed.
Passive Arming Chirp/Light
Flash ConfirmationON7Wait 3 seconds, the siren chirps once for OFF or twice for ON.
Long Term Silent
Arm/DisarmON8Wait 3 seconds, the siren chirps once for OFF or twice for ON.
Ignition-Controlled
Lock/Unlock ON9Wait 3 seconds, the siren chirps once for OFF or twice for ON.
Door Lock/Unlock Output
Duration (1 or 3 sec.) 1 second 10Wait 3 seconds, the siren chirps once for 3 seconds or twice for 1 second.
1 or 2 Pulse Unlock1 Pulse 11Wait 3 seconds, the siren chirps once for 2
Pulses or twice for 1 Pulse.
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Adding or Deleting Remote Controls
The alarm allows the user to add new remote controls in one step, delete lost
or stolen remote controls or rearrange the factory preset remote control
functions. All remote control programming features are accomplished by
turning the ignition key on (or starting the vehicle) and flicking the valet
switch on and off a preset number of times.
1.Remove the alarm from valet. Programming cannot be accessed while
the alarm is in the valet mode, indicated by the alarm LED on solid red.
2.Select the feature from the "Programming Table for Remote Controls."
Note the number of chirps.
3.Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position.
4.Within 10 seconds, begin flicking the valet switch on and off. The siren
will chirp one time each time you flick the switch on then off.
5. Continue flicking the valet switch on and off until you reach the
number of chirps associated with your chosen feature.
NOTE: Stop on the chirp.
6.Follow the "Secondary Action."
7.Turn the ignition key off.
8.Repeat steps 1-7 for any other feature you wish to program.
Programming Table for Remote Controls
FeatureFactory
Setting# of ChirpsSecondary Action
Arm/Disarm/
Remote PanicChannel 1 Button 112 Press any remote control button(s) you choose to operate
this feature. Siren will chirp once for confirmation.
Accessory (-)
OutputChannel 2
Button 213 Press any remote control button(s) you choose to operate
this feature. Siren will chirp twice for confirmation.
Silent Arm/DisarmChannel 3
Button 314 Press any remote control button(s) you choose to operate
this feature. Siren will chirp 3 times for confirmation.
Accessory (-)
OutputChannel 4
Buttons 1 & 215 Press any remote control button(s) you choose to operate
this feature. Siren will chirp 4 times for confirmation
One-Step Code
Learning —16 Press button #1. The siren will chirp 5 times. Remote control will operate at factory preset order.
Instant Code
Deletion—17 Wait 3 seconds. The siren will chirp twice. All remote controls are erased from memory.
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Copyright 1998 Avital Technologies, Inc. 32-1251/H2IM/98