Avital Avistart 3000 User manual

AviStart 3000 Installation Manual

Table of Contents

Important Information...........................2

Recommended Installation Tools....................2

Recommended Procedures.......................2

Main Wiring Diagram ..........................3

12 Pin Connector............................4

6 Pin Connector.............................4

Installation Procedures...........................5

Control Unit...............................5

RangeMaster™ Super Heterodyne Receiver Module...........5

Wireloom ................................5

Valet Switch...............................6

Brake Lights (Mandatory)........................6

Parking Lights..............................6

Reverse Light..............................7

Remote Start Activated (-) Output....................7

Factory Alarm Disarm (-) Output.....................7

Ignition Switch Connections.......................7

Remote Engine Start Neutral Safety Switch Bulletin...........9

Door Lock/Unlock...........................12

Door Lock Diagrams..........................12

Tach Wire (RPM Monitoring)......................15

Hood Switch (Mandatory) .......................15

Power and Ground Connections....................16

Mandatory RPM Programming.....................16

Programmable Features..........................17

Programming Table for System Features................18

Programming Table for Remote Controls................18

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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..DO NOT disconnect the battery cables. Make all connections by

removing the bolts from the cable clamps without detaching the clamp.

6.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

12 Pin Connector

Pin NumberWire ColorDescription

1BLUE/WHITELock (-) Output

2GREEN/WHITE Unlock (-) Output

3GROUNDBattery (-)

4WHITE/GREENTachometer Input

5YELLOWBrake Switch (+) Input

6YELLOW/BLACK Reverse Light (+) Input

7TANHood Switch (-) Input

8RED/BLACKParking Light Output

9GRAY/BLACKRemote Start Activated (-) Output

10 GRAY/WHITE Factory Alarm Disarm (-) Output

11 RED/WHITEParking Light Polarity Input, (+) or (-) Select

12 REDBattery (+)

6 Pin Connector

Pin NumberWire ColorDescription

1PINK Ignition Output

2REDBattery +12 Volts

3PINKIgnition Output

4VIOLETStarter Output

5GRAYHeater/AC Output

6Not 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 WHITEconnector 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 attached adhesive tape.

Attach the antenna vertically so the rubber tip on the end of the antenna is

facing downward.

Wireloom

1. Plug the wirelooms 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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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 WHITEconnector 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

brakelightinputwiremustbeconnectedandthebrakelightmustbe

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:Donotconnectthe RED/WHITE wireto the controlunit 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.

Remote Start Activated (-) 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, VATS, Passlok and Passkey bypass.

Factory Alarm Disarm (-) Output

The GRAY/WHITE wire will provide a 0.75 second ground output when the

START button 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 the GRAY/WHITE wire to the factory alarm disarm wire.

Ignition Switch Connections

NOTE: Because these wires can draw high current, we recommend that they

be soldered and shrink tubed or taped. If only one 14 ga PINK wire is

needed, tape the end of the second 14 ga PINK wire to prevent a short

circuit.

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Ignition #1 Ignition #2

The AviStart module has two onboard 30-amp relays. Most vehicles have only

one ignition wire necessary to start the vehicle. Some vehicles have two

ignition wires. Make all wire connections at the ignition switch wire harness.

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 14 ga PINK wires to the vehicle ignition wire(s).

3.If the vehicle has a second ignition wire, connect the other 14 ga wire.

Heater/AC

The AviStart module has one onboard 30-amp relay. 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 GRAYwire 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

9-11 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" positiononlyand 0 volts while the key is in the

"OFF," "ON" and "RUN" positions.

2.Connect the VIOLET wire to the starter wire.

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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 the "combined" 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 combinedtype 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 combined neutral safety switch that require the

additional relay.

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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 Avital

Technical Support Department.

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General Motors Sport Utility Vehicles, Trucks and

Column Shift Passenger Vehicles

Dodge Dakota Pickup Trucks

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 12 - 14.

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Positive Trigger Door Locks

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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. The hood switch will

also trigger the alarm when opened.

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

/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.

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Power and Ground Connections

ICAUTION: Do not plug in the system fuses until the final step

below.

1.Connect the 18 ga REDwire to one end of a supplied 20 amp fuse

assembly.

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 REDand RED/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 BLACKwire 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.

TheAviStarthasabuilt-in piezobeeperfor audibleprogrammingconfirmation.

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 8 times (counting the piezo beeps).

NOTE: Stop on the 8th beep. See the "Programming Table for System

Features" on page 18.

5.Press and hold the remote START button.

6. The parking lights will flash two times to confirm the RPMs have been

memorized.

7.Release the START button.

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Programmable Features

All AviStart system and remote control programmable features are

accomplished by turning the ignition key to the "ON" position or starting

the engine and flicking the valet switch on and off a preset number of times.

The built-in piezo beeper will beep for audible programming confirmation.

The AviStart also 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.

1.Remove the system from Protected Valet Mode. Programming cannot be

accessed while the system is in Protected Valet Mode.

2.Select the feature you wish to program from the "Programming Table for

System Features" or the "Programming Table for Remote Controls" on

page 18.Note the number of beeps associated with that feature.

3.Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position.

4.Within 10 seconds, begin flicking the valet switch on and off. The piezo

beeper will beep once each time you flick the switch on then off.

5.Continue flicking the switch on and off, counting the number of beeps.

NOTE: Stop when you reach the number of beeps associated with your

chosen feature.

6.Follow the "Secondary Action." You will hear a number of beeps 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.

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Programming Table for System Features

FeatureFactory

SettingNo. of

beepsSecondary Action

Remote Start Pre-Ignition

2 or 15 Seconds 2 Seconds 4Wait 3 seconds, the piezo

beeper will beep once for 15

seconds, twice for 2 seconds

Temperature-Controlled Starting

OFF or 5 °F (-15 °C) OFF5Wait 3 seconds, the piezo

beeper will beep once for OFF,

twice for 5oF (-15 o

2 Pulse Unlock 1 Pulse 6Wait 3 seconds, the piezo

beeper will beep once for 2

pulse, twice for 1

Temperature-Controlled Starting

-7°F (-20 °C) or -22°F (-30°C) —7Wait 3 seconds, the piezo

beeper will beep once for -7 o

(-20oC), twice for -22 o

F (-30o

Mandatory RPM Programming—8See "Mandatory RPM

Programming" on page 16.

Programming Table for Remote Controls

FeatureFactory SettingNo. of

beepsSecondary Action

Remote Door Lock/UnlockLOCK/UNLOCK

Button9Press the LOCK Button, the piezo

beeper will beep 1 time.

Remote Engine Start START Button 10 Press the START Button, the piezo

beeper will beep 2 times.

Remote Engine Stop STOP Button11 Press the STOP Button, the piezo

beeper will beep 3 times.

Temperature-Controlled

Start Active/Inactive START + STOP

Button12 Press the LOCK + START Button,

the piezo beeper will beep 4 times.

One Step Remote Control

Code Learning LOCK/UNLOCK

Button13 Press the LOCK Button, the piezo

beeper will beep 1 time.

Instant Remote Control

Code Deletion—14 Wait 3 seconds, the piezo beeper

will beep twice, all codes are

erased out of memory.

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