Avital Avistart 4001 User manual

AviStart 4001 Installation Manual

AviStart 4001 Installation Manual
IWARNING I
!Always exercise caution and common sense when operating
your AviStart system.
!This product is intended for vehicles with fuel-injection and
automatic transmissions only. NEVER attempt to remote start
a vehicle with a manual (stick shift) transmission. Serious
injury may occur with improper use.
!NEVER attempt to remote start the engine while anyone
(including pets) is in the vehicle.
!NEVER attempt to remote start the engine while the vehicle is
in an enclosed area without sufficient ventilation.
!NEVER attempt to remote start the engine while the keys are
in the ignition.
!Always be sure the gearshift selector is in "Park" and the
emergency brake is on before attempting to remote start the
vehicle.
!Keep your AviStart remote controls out of the reach of
children.
!Whenever the vehicle is being serviced or valet parked, place
the system in Protected Valet Mode to prevent accidental or
unauthorized remote starting.

Table of Contents
Important Information ........................... 2
Recommended Installation Tools ....................2
Recommended Procedures .......................2
Main Wiring Diagram ..........................3
16 Pin Connector............................4
6 Pin Connector.............................4
Installation Procedures...........................5
Control Unit...............................5
RangeMaster™ Super Heterodyne Receiver Module ...........5
Wireloom ................................5
LED Indicator..............................6
Valet Switch...............................6
Brake Lights (Mandatory)........................6
Parking Lights..............................7
Reverse Light..............................7
Interior Light Illumination Output ....................7
Trunk Release..............................8
Remote Start Armed Signal (-) Output.................. 8
Remote Panic Capability.........................8
Factory Alarm Disarm (-) Output.....................8
Ignition Switch Connections.......................9
Remote Engine Start Neutral Safety Switch Bulletin...........10
Door Lock/Unlock ...........................13
Door Lock Diagrams..........................13
Tach Wire (RPM Monitoring)......................16
Hood Switch (Mandatory) .......................16
Power and Ground Connections ....................17
Mandatory RPM Programming .....................17
Programmable Features..........................18
Programming Table for System Features................19
Programming Table for Remote Controls................20
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Important Information
Recommended Installation Tools
Voltmeter
Wire Strippers
Electrical Drill & Bits
Phillips Screwdriver
Convoluted Tubing *
Solder Gun *
Wire Crimpers
Shrink Tube or Electrical Tape
* Optional
Recommended Procedures
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 the small and large RED, RED/WHITE and BLACKwires 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.DO NOT disconnect the battery cables. Make all connections by
removing the bolts from the cable clamps without detaching the clamp.
7. Turn off dome light or remove dome light fuse to prevent battery drain.
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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Main Wiring Diagram

16 Pin Connector
Pin NumberWire ColorDescription
1GRAY/BLACK Remote Start Armed Signal (-) Output
2GRAY/WHITE Factory Alarm Disarm (-) Output
3DARK BLUE Channel 4 (-) Output (Trunk Release)
4WHITE/BLACKDome Light Supervision (-) Output
5YELLOWBrake Switch (+) Input
6YELLOW/BLACK Reverse Light (+) Input
7TAN Hood Switch (-) Input
8ORANGE/BLACKGlow Plug Light (+) Input
9RED/WHITE Parking Light Polarity Input, (+) or (-) Select
10 RED/BLACK Parking Light Output
11 REDBattery (+)
12 VIOLET Siren/Horn Output
13 BLUE/WHITE Lock (-) or Unlock (+) Output
14 GREEN/WHITE Unlock (-) or (+) Lock Output
15 BLACK Battery (-)
16 WHITE/LIGHT GREENTachometer Input
6 Pin Connector
Pin NumberWire ColorDescription
1YELLOWStarter Interrupt Switch Side
2GRAY Heater/AC Output
3VIOLET Starter Interrupt Starter Side
4PINK Ignition Output
5RED Battery (+)
6BLANK Not Used
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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 security.
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.
RangeMaster™ Super Heterodyne Receiver Module
1. Plug the receiver module WHITE connector into the control unit WHITE
plug.
2. Use tie wraps to fasten the receiver module as far from the control unit as
possible.
3.Route the antenna cable up through the driver side windshield pillar,
behind the headliner and behind the rear view mirror.
4. Fasten the antenna to the windshield with the double stick tape supplied
with the antenna mast facing down.
NOTE: Be sure to clean the windshield before fastening the antenna.
Wireloom
1. Plug the wireloom securely into the control unit.
2. Route wires from the control module directly to each connection point.
3.Separate the small and large RED , RED/WHITE , BLACK, TAN, and
WHITE/GREENwires.
4.Sleeve these 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.
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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 theRED LED connector into the control unitWHITE plug.
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.
Brake Lights (Mandatory)
ICAUTION : As a safety feature, the unit monitors the brake light to
prevent an unauthorized driver from driving the car and to switch to
normal engine operating condition. For this reason, the YELLOW
brake light input wire must be connected and the brake light must be
in working condition or the remote start will not operate properly.
1.Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position, then press the brake pedal and
make sure the brake light illuminates.
2.Use a voltmeter to find the one wire at the brake light switch (usually
located on the upper brake pedal arm) that shows +12 volts when you
press the brake pedal and 0 volts when the brake pedal is not pressed.
3. Connect the YELLOWwire to the vehicle brake light switch wire.
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 assembly.
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/BLACKwire to the vehicle parking light wire.
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Reverse Light
ICAUTION : Some vehicles allow you to remove the gear shift
selector from "Park" even while the ignition key is not on. As a safety
feature, the system will monitor the reverse wire. If the vehicle is
removed from "Park" while in the remote start mode, the system will
shut down immediately.
1.Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position and adjust the gear shift selector
to "Reverse."
3.Use a voltmeter to find the wire that will show +12 volts in "Reverse" and
0 volts in "Park."
4. Connect the YELLOW/BLACKwire to the vehicle’s reverse light wire.
Interior Light Illumination Output
1.Connect the alarm WHITE/BLACK wire to relay terminal 85.
2.Connect relay terminal 86 to a fused constant +12 volt source.
3.Connect relay terminal 30 to the vehicle door trigger wire(s).
4.If the vehicle door trigger is positive (+) trigger, connect relay terminal 87
to a fused +12 volt source.
5.If the vehicle door trigger is negative (-) trigger, connect relay terminal 87
to ground (-).
Trunk Release
The DARK BLUE wire provides a 0.75 second ground output when the d
button is pressed for 1-2 seconds. If the dbutton is continually pressed, the
output will stay at ground as long as the button is held. Most factory trunk
releases are positive trigger and require an optional relay.
Remote Start Armed Signal (-) Output
The GRAY/BLACK wire will provide a continual ground output for as long as
the vehicle is in the remote start mode. This output can be used for additional
ignition, starter or heater/AC relays.
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Remote Panic Capability
The VIOLET wire will provide (-) output when theCbutton is pressed for 3-4
seconds. The (-) output can be programmed for a continual output when
adding an optional siren or a pulsed output when tapping into the vehicle (-)
horn wire. See the "Programming Table for System Features" on page 20.
Factory Alarm Disarm (-) Output
The GRAY/WHITE wire will provide a 0.75 second ground output when the
sbutton is pressed.
1.Arm the vehicle factory alarm system.
2. Use a volt/ohmmeter to locate the one wire that will show ground only
when the driver door key cylinder is held in the unlock position.
NOTE: Most factory alarm/disarm wires will show 8-12 volts while
armed. A few vehicle disarm wires will rest at a neutral state while
armed. Regardless of type, both types will change to ground when the
key cylinder is turned to unlock.
3. Connect theGRAY/WHITE wire to the factory alarm disarm wire.
Factory Alarm Rearm
There are two types of factory alarm systems that the AviStart can rearm.
System #1
This type of system has a designated alarm
arm wire that requires a (-) pulse to arm the
alarm.
1. Use a volt/ohmmeter to find the factory
arm wire that will show (-) ground
while the driver door key cylinder is
turned to the "LOCK" position. If you
are interfacing with the vehicle power
door locks, use the diagram at right. If
not, proceed to step #2.
2.If you are not interfacing with the vehicle power door locks, connect the
AviStart BLUE/WHITE wire to the vehicle arm wire. The BLUE/WHITE wire
will provide a single 2-second (-) output five seconds after the engine is shut
off with the remote control or timed out. (Some vehicles may require 2
pulses. See "Programmming Table for System Features" on page 19.)
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System #2
This type of system does not have a designated "arm" wire. To arm the alarm,
you must lock the doors while the interior lights are on.
1.Simply connect to the interior lights and door locks as indicated in the
manual.
Glow Plug Light Monitoring
The glow plug light (+) input wire will monitor the glow plug light in the
dashboard. When a remote start is attempted, the ignition will turn on and
when the glow plug light turns "OFF" the engine will start
1.Locate the glow plug light wire that will show (+) 12 volts while the
ignition key is on and the glow plug light wire is illuminated.
2. Connect the AviStart ORANGE/BLACK wire to the vehicle glow plug
might wire.
NOTE: Do not use both "pre-ignition" and "glow plug light monitoring" at
the same time (use one or the other).
Ignition Switch Connections
NOTE: Because these wires can draw high current, we recommend that they
be soldered and shrink tubed or taped.
Ignition
Most vehicles have only one ignition wire. If an additional ignition wire is
required to remote start the vehicle, a 30/40 amp relay must be added. Do not
use thePINKwire to power more than one ignition wire.
1.Use a voltmeter to locate the wire(s) that show +12 volts while the ignition
key is in the "ON," "CRANK" and "RUN" positions and 0 volts when the
ignition key is in the "OFF" position.
2. Connect the PINK wire to the vehicle ignition wire.
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Heater/AC
Most vehicles have only one heater/AC wire. If additional heater/AC wires are
required to activate the vehicle’s heater/AC system, an additional 30-amp
relay must be added. Do not use the GRAY wire to power more than one
heater/AC wire.
1.Use a voltmeter to find the wire(s) that show +12 volts when the ignition
key is in the "ON" position, 0 volts while the starter is cranking and +12
volts while running.
2.Cut this wire in half. Start the vehicle and turn the blower switch on. The
blower should not turn on.
3. Connect the GRAY wire to the heater/AC wire.
Starter
IWARNING : Review the "Safety Bulletin" and diagrams on pages
11-13 prior to installing the starter system.
1.Use a voltmeter to find the wire that shows +12 volts while the ignition
key is in the "CRANK" position only and 0 volts while the key is in the
"OFF," "ON" and "RUN" positions.
2.Cut the wire in half. Test by trying to crank the starter with the ignition
key. If it will not crank, you have the correct wire.
3. Connect the YELLOWwire to the ignition switch side of the starter wire.
4.Connect theVIOLET wire to the starter solenoid side of the starter wire.
Door Lock/Unlock
ICAUTION : 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 14 - 16.
The system can operate both negative and positive door locks. When the
alarm is remotely armed, theBLUE/WHITE wire provides a negative
output. At the same time, theGREEN/WHITEwire provides a 300 MA
positive output. When the alarm is remotely disarmed, theGREEN/WHITE
wire provides a negative output. At the same time the BLUE/WHITE wire
provides a 300 MA positive output.
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Remote Engine Start Neutral Safety Switch Bulletin
A neutral safety switch is a mechanism on almost every vehicle equipped
with an automatic transmission. The neutral safety switch prevents the
vehicle from starting while the gear shift selector is in "Reverse" or
"Forward" gear positions.
There are basically two types of neutral safety switches. The most common
is the mechanical (separate) neutral safety switch. A small group of
vehicles use a combined neutral safety switch.
Type "A" (separate)
The mechanical neutral safety switch is located between the ignition
switch and the starter solenoid. The starter wire runs directly from the back
of the ignition switch to the neutral safety switch and then to the starter
solenoid. When adding a remote engine starter, make starter wire
connections as close to the ignition switch as possible to ensure your
connections are between the ignition switch and the neutral safety switch.
Type "B" (combined)
Some vehicles combine the neutral safety switch and the steering column
shift mechanism together. The starter wires run from thecombined switch
directly to the starter solenoid. The remote start wire connection cannot be
made between the ignition switch and the neutral safety switch. As a
result, if the vehicle was left in gear with the key in the ignition and not in
the locked position, the vehicle could move forward or backward if a
remote start attempt was made.
The combined type neutral safety switch requires an additional relay to
prevent the vehicle from remote starting while the key is in the ignition.
Use the attached test procedure and relay wiring diagrams. Install the
complete remote start unit and test all safety features before conducting the
test procedure.
Currently, the only vehicles with the combinedneutral safety switch that
Avital is aware of are General Motors trucks, GM sport utility vehicles, GM
column shift passenger cars and Dodge Dakota pickup trucks. There may
be additional vehicles with the combinedneutral safety switch that require
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NOTE: Use the following test procedure upon completion of every
remote start regardless of the make and model of the vehicle.
Test Procedure
ICAUTION : Be sure there is at least 5 feet of unobstructed
clearance at the front and rear of the vehicle. Make sure to alert
anyone near the vehicle you are testing that the vehicle may
move forward slightly.
1.Apply the parking brake.
2.Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position and place the vehicle in
"DRIVE."
3.Turn the ignition as close to the "OFF" position as possible. (Most
vehicles will not allow the key to turn off completely.)
4. Place your foot over the brake pedal without touching it. Be prepared
to step on the brake if the starter engages.
5.Activate the remote engine starter.
6. If the vehicle starter engages, immediately press the brake pedal to
disengage (shut down) the remote start. You have a combined type
neutral safety switch and you will have to add an additional relay as
shown in the diagram.
7.If the vehicle starter does not engage, no additional relays are required.
All vehicles have a "key in the ignition" reminder circuit (key minder) that
will sound a chime or buzzer while the key is in the ignition and the
driver’s door is open. The following diagrams will illustrate how to
interface the key-minder wires and a relay to prevent the vehicle from
remote starting while the key is in the ignition.
The wire color codes are subject to change. Check all wires with a
volt/ohmmeter. If you have any questions, please contact the Technical
Support Department.

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Gen eral Mo tors Sport Util ity Ve hi cles, Trucks and
ColumnShiftPassengerVehicles
Dodge Da kota Pickup Trucks

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Tach Wire (RPM Monitoring)
The AviStart is designed to monitor the vehicle RPM by connecting directly to
the vehicle tachometer wire which is usually located at the distributor,
ignition coil or diagnostic plug. On most vehicles, the tach wire is easily
accessible. If the tach wire is not accessible, there are several alternative
choices. Contact Avital Technical Support Department for alternate choices.
The following procedure for testing the vehicle tach wire is not exact and may
vary with different vehicle make, model and year. We recommend that you
refer to your AviFax documents for tach color code and location information.
1. Set your voltmeter to the AC voltage scale.
2. Start the vehicle. Use the voltmeter to find a wire that will show 1 to 5
volts AC while the vehicle is idle and increase an additional 1 to 5 volts
AC when the engine RPM is raised to 3000-4000 RPM.
3.Connect the WHITE/GREEN wire to the vehicle tach wire.
Hood Switch (Mandatory)
As a safety precaution, the hood switch prevents the vehicle from starting
when the hood is open. If the vehicle is in the remote start mode and the hood
is opened, the remote start will immediately shut down.
1. Choose a location under the hood away from direct exposure to water or
water drain areas.
2.Check for proper hood clearance.
3.Make sure the hood switch will make contact with a flat surface on the
hood when closed.
4.Drill a
5
/16" mounting hole.
5. Mount the hood switch.
6.Connect the TANwire to the hood switch.
7.Make sure the hood makes contact with hood switch when closed and
presses the hood switch straight down to prevent wear.
Power and Ground Connections
ICAUTION : Do not plug in the system fuses until the final step
below.
1. Connect the 18 ga RED wire to one end of a supplied 20 amp fuse
assembly.
Con tin ued on next page.
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2.If the vehicle parking lights are positive trigger, connect the RED/WHITE
wire to one end of the other supplied 20 amp fuse assembly.
3. Connect the BLACK wire to the 10 mm ring terminal.
4. Connect the 10 ga RED wire to one end of both 30-amp fuse assemblies.
5. Connect the other ends of the 18 ga RED andRED/WHITE wire fuse
assemblies to the 10 mm ring terminal.
6. Connect the other end of the 10 ga REDwire fuse assembly to the other
10 mm ring terminal.
7.Remove the (+) and (-) battery bolts. Do not disconnect the battery clamps.
8. Connect the empty fuse assemblies to the (+) battery terminal.
9.Connect the BLACK wire to the (-) battery terminal.
10.Inspect all wiring. Make sure all wires are connected correctly.
11.Install the 5 amp fuse in the 18 ga REDwire fuse assembly.
12.Install the 20 amp fuse in the RED/WHITE wire fuse assembly.
13.Install the two 20 amp fuses in the 10 ga REDwire fuse assemblies.
Mandatory RPM Programming
In order to remote start the vehicle engine and prevent over-grinding of the
starter motor, the engine RPM must be programmed into the system memory.
The AviStart has a built-in piezo beeper for audible programming
confirmation.
1.Start the engine with the ignition key. Let the engine warm up until it
reaches a normal idle RPM (typically 700-900 RPM).
2. Turn the ignition key off.
3.Start the engine with the ignition key.
4. Within 10 seconds of starting the vehicle, begin flicking the valet switch
on then off 11 times (counting the piezo beeps).
NOTE: Stop on the 11th beep. See the "Programming Table for System
Features" on page 20.
5. Press and hold the remotesbutton.
6.The parking lights will flash two times to confirm the RPMs have been
memorized.
7.Release the sbutton.
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