Clifford BlackJax 4 User manual

Standard Features of BlackJax 4
Passenger Compartment Connections
Control Unit
1.Select an area behind the dash to mount the control unit, but do not permanently affix it until allwiring and testing is complete.
2.You will route wires from this point, leaving slack in the wiring for ease of service.
Ignition Immobilizer
1.Locate the ignition switch wireloom under the dash.
2.Use a voltmeter to locate the wire that is 0 volts when the ignition is “OFF” and carries +12v throughout BOTH the
starting/cranking and engine running cycles. With the engine running, cut this wire. The car’s engine should stop running.
3.Connect the WHITE/BROWN wire to the key side of the ignition wire and the GREEN/BLUE wire to the coil side.
Starter Immobilizer
The starter immobilizer ensures the engine will not crank when BlackJax anti-carjack mode is active.
1.Locate the ignition switch wireloom under the dash.
2.Use a voltmeter to locate the one wire that carries +12v during the cranking cycle ONLY. This is t he starter wire.
3.Cut the starter wire, then try to start the engine. If the starter does not crank, you have found the correct wire.
4.Connect the WHITE/RED to the key side and the other WHITE/RED to the starter side.
LED Status Indicator
Select a prominent location on the dash or console visible through all windows. Discuss placement with the owner.
1.Verify there is adequate space to accommodate the LED, then drill a 5/16” (8mm) hole and route the wires through it.
2. Mate the LED connectors to the VIOLET and BLACK wire connectors as shown in the diagram on page 3.
3.Press the LED into place.
PlainView 2 Coded Valet Switch
The PlainView II switch does not need to be hidden. Rather, it should be mounted on the dashboard or console within easy and
convenient reach of the driver. Discuss placement of the switch with the vehicle owner prior to installation.
1.Verify there is adequate space to accommodate the switch. Then drill a 5/16” mounting hole.
2.Route the wires and connectors through the hole and secure the switch.
3.Mate the switch connector to the small connector on the wireloom, noting the wire colors.
Driver’s Door Trigger
Refer to the Door Trigger section in this binder. This connection is necessary to initiate the BlackJax countdown.
Brake Lights
For safety reasons, BlackJax is wired to the brake light rather than the parking lights. Also, pre
ssing the brake after the door has been
opened/closed starts the BlackJax countdown. When BlackJax is activated, the flashing brake lightswill warn motorists that are
driving behind the soon-to-be-stalled vehicle.
1.Turn the ignition on and press the brake pedal to make sure the brake light turns on.
2.Connect the black lead of the voltmeter to ground and set the dial to DC volt.
3.Probe the wires at the brake light switch with the voltmeter lead. The voltmeter should read +12v when you press the brake
pedal; 0 volts when released.
4.Connect the BLUE/WHITE wire to the brake wire.
BlackJax/1991
qLifetime Warranty
qNew optional tachless mode for ease of
installation
qHigh Output Siren
qPlainView 2 Coded Programming Switch
qPulsing ignition interrupt to slowly stop
the car
qTwo points of immobilization
qProgrammable passive immobilization
qProgrammable siren/horn output
qProgrammable siren duration

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Engine Compartment Connections
Siren
Mount the siren in the engine compartment away from moving or heat-producing components. If possible, mount the siren on the
opposite side of the exhaust manifold. The siren must not be accessible or visible from outside orunder the vehicle. Point the siren
downward to avoid water collection and enhance sound projection.
1.Mount the siren using all three sheet metal screws supplied.
2.Connect the siren’s BLACK wire to the control unit YELLOW wire.
3.Connect the siren’s RED wire to the control unit RED wire.
Optional Horn Connection
If you choose not to use the standard siren, the yellow wire can be programmed as a horn output andcan be connected to the
vehicle’s horn. This output is negative and can provide up to 2 amps.
RPM Monitoring
See the RPM Monitoring Wiringsection in this binder. This connection is only necessary if you do not want BlackJax 4 to startit’s
countdown if the door is opened at high RPM’s.
Final Wiring Connections
Connect the RED wire to the 5amp fuseholder.
Connect the RED/WHITE wire to the 20amp fuseholder.
Attach the two fuseholders to the battery positive cable clamp.
Attach the BLACK wire to the battery negative cable clamp.
RPM Programming Procedure
Note: This MANDATORY programming step must be completed if the tach is connected for BlackJax to operate
properly.
1.Drivethe vehicle to a nearby open area and allow the engine to warm-up until the RPMs drop to the norma l idle speed.
2. With the engine still running, place the transmission in PARK(or NEUTRAL if the vehicle has a manual transmission).
3. Enter installer-programming mode (turn the ignition ON, enter the factory preset valet code by pres sing the ✱button two times
and the unmarked button once, then press and hold the ✱button for 20 seconds - you’ll hear one chirp after the first three
seconds and three chirps once installer-programming mode has been accessed).
4.Press the unmarked button of the PlainView 2 Switch once. After a three-second pause, the system will sound one chirpto
confirm column one selection (see the Installer-Programmable Features section on page 20).
5.Press the ✱button of the PlainView 2 Switch five times (you will hear a chirp each time you press the button)to select row five.
After a two-second pause, you will hear two chirps to confirm idle RPM has been set (if you hear just one chirp, check the
connection of the BLACK/GRAY wire, then repeats steps 1 - 5).
6.Turn the ignition OFF.
System Check/Troubleshooting
1.Start the car.
2.Open and close the door.
3.Press/release the brake.
nWait 25 seconds. You should hear 5 chirps. If not, go to step 1 below.
nThe brake lights will begin flashing. If not, go to step 2 below.
n30 seconds later, the siren should sound and car’s engine should slowly die. If not, go to step3 below.
nOnce the car is disabled, enter the valet code to disarm. If the system does not disarm, go to step 4 below.
Step 1 - BlackJax not initializing
1. Check the door trigger connection and polarity.
2.Check the brake trigger.
BlackJax/1993

System Check/Troubleshooting
Step 2 - Brake lights not flashing
1. Check brake light connection.
2.Check to make sure that the 20 amp fuse on the RED/WHITE wire is OK.
Step 3 - Car’s engine does not die.
1. Unplug the large 4-pin Molex connector while the car’s engine is running. If it dies, repl ace the CPU. If the car stays running, the
proper ignition wire was not interrupted. Recheck the connections for ignition.
Step 4 - Valet code does not work.
1. Test the valet code and switch operation. Enter programming mode using the valet switch. Ifthe system enters programming
mode, the switch and valet code are in operating order. If not, perform the following tests:
2.Check the WHITE/BROWN wire, ignition input is on and verify that it shows +12V when the ignit ion is turned ON and +0V
when the ignition is OFF. If not, refer to the sections Ignition Immoblizerand Starter Immobilizeron page 1.
3.Test the WHITE wire at the control unit connector. It should rest at 5 volts. When pressing the marked side, it should read 3
volts and when pressing the unmarked side it should read 0 volts. If any reading is incorrect, move the voltmeter to the BLACK
wire at the valet switch. It should read 0 volts at rest, 0 volts when the marked side marked is pressed, and 0 volts when the
unmarked side is pressed. If the BLACK wire tests correctly and the WHITE wire does not, replace t he switch. If the BLACK
wire tests incorrectly, repair the ground circuit. If both wires test correctly, then the valet code has been changed. Use the
CliffNet Wizard Pro to reset the valet code.
Programmable Features
BlackJax 4 comes from the factory with its features preprogrammed as noted in bold letters in the following tables. Some features can
be programmed by the installer or the user, others can only be programmed by the installer. There are two tables provided which
define the user-programmable and installer-programmable features.
Using the CliffordWizard Pro Installation Software
The programmable features can be accessed using the CliffordWizard Pro software/hardware package. CliffordWizard Pro provides
access to all installer and user-programmable features through a user-friendly, graphical user interface. Because CliffordWizard Pro is
Windows™-compatible, most operations can be accomplished by simply pointing and clicking a mouse. Complicated programming
charts and lengthy programming sequences are virtually eliminated, making the programming process much easier, much faster, and
even a little fun. Please refer to the CliffordWizard Pro User’s Guidefor more programming information if you are using the
CliffordWizard. Otherwise, refer to the tables provided in the following sections.
Programming the User-Selectable Features Using the PlainView 2 Switch
1.Write down the column (across) number and row (down) number of the feature(s) you wish to program.
2.Turn the ignition to the “ON” position or start the engine.
3.Enter the factory preset valet/programming code of “2” by pressing the ✱button twice, and then pressing the unmarked button
once.
4.After entering the code, press and hold the ✱for about 3 seconds until you hear one siren chirp and the LED turns on to
acknowledge program mode entry. The system is now in the “Feature Select” position for User-Programmable Features.
5.Select the feature column: Press the unmarked button once. Pause. You will then hear one chirp.
6.Within five seconds, select the feature row: Press and release the ✱button the same number of times as the feature’s row number.
You’ll hear a chirp each time you press the unmarked side to help you count.
7.If there is a NOTE for the selected feature, perform the actions noted.
8. Pause. You will hear either one or two chirps: Two chirps = ON, one chirp = OFF.
9.You can select another feature, or you can exit program mode:
a.To start over, repeat step 6 within the next five seconds (after five seconds, three chirps indicat e that the system is now back in
the “Feature Select”position).
b.To select a different feature column, repeat step 5.
c.To exit program mode, turn the ignition off (you’ll hear three chirps and the LED will turn off to indicate exit of program
mode), or wait 60 seconds and the system will automatically exit program mode.
It may sound a little complicated, but it really isn’t. Briefly, here is all you do: while the ignition is “ON,” choose the feature you want
to change and enter program mode. Select the feature’s column and row, wait for the on/off chirp co nfirmation, then turn off the ignition.
That’s it!
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User-Programmable Features (1Chirp=OFF, 2 Chirps=ON)
Feature
SelectUnmarked 1
✱ 1NOT USED
✱ 2NOT USED
✱ 3NOT USED
✱ 4Siren Duration
(30/60/90)
(1 chirp/2 chirps/3 chirps)
✱ 5NOT USED
✱ 6Passive Immobilization
(On/Off)
✱ 7
Valet Code
SHOULD ONLY BE
PROGRAMMED BY THE
VEHICLE OWNER
Installer-Programmable Features (1Chirp=OFF, 2 Chirps=ON)
To access the installer-programmable features, follow the programming steps 1-4 on the previous pag e and then continue to hold the
✱button for 10 seconds until you hear three chirps.
Feature
SelectUnmarked 1
✱1 NOT USED
✱2NOT USED
✱3NOT USED
✱4 Door Trigger Polarity
(Negative /Positive)
✱5 Program RPM
See
RPM Programming
✱6 Auxiliary Siren Output
(Constant/Pulsed)
(1 chirp/2 chirps)
BlackJax 4/1995