Code Alarm ca 4552 User manual

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PROFESSIONAL
SERIES
Remote Start
Installation Guide
ca 4552

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Before You Begin ......................................................................................3
Wire Connection Guide ...........................................................................4
4 Pin Main Harness ...................................................................................5
3 Pin Parking Light Harness .....................................................................7
6 Pin Start Harness ...................................................................................8
4 Pin Alternate Harness............................................................................9
2 Pin Door Lock Output Harness ...........................................................10
Additional Ports ...................................................................................... 11
Antenna / LED / Programming Port ....................................................... 11
DBIPort.................................................................................................... 11
Telematic Interface Port.......................................................................... 11
Set Up & Programming..........................................................................12
Transmitter Programming........................................................................12
Manual Feature Programming.................................................................12
Programming Feature Banks ..................................................................13
Tach Programming ..................................................................................14
Smart Tachless Mode .............................................................................14
Feature Descriptions ............................................................................. 15
Transmitter Button Functions .............................................................18
2 Way Transmitter Notifications ..........................................................18
Remote Start Shutdown Diagnostics ................................................19
System Layout.........................................................................................20

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PROFESSIONALINSTALLATION
STRONGLYRECOMMENDED
Installation Precautions:
Roll down window to avoid locking keys in vehicle
during installation
Avoid mounting components or routing wires near
hot surfaces
Avoid mounting components or routing wires near
moving parts
Tape or loom wires under hood for protection and
appearance
Technical Support [phone]
or go to
http://techservices.codesystems.com
Use a Digital Multi Meter for testing and verifying
circuits. DO NOT USE A TEST LIGHT, OR
"COMPUTER SAFE PROBE" as these can set off air
bags or damage vehicle computers.
Use grommets when routing wires through metal
surfaces
BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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6 Pin Start Harness
4 Pin Alternate Output Harness
2 Pin Lock Output Harness
4 Pin Main Harness
3 Pin Parking Light Harness
1LT GREEN/BLACK FACTORY DISARM / PULSE BEFORE START ( - )
2LT BLUE FACTORY ARM / PULSE AFTER START ( - )
3GREEN/WHITE PULSE AFTER SHUTDOWN ( - )
4BLACK/YELLOW PULSE DURING CRANK ( - )
4 PIN
ALTERNATE
OUTPUT
1PURPLE STARTER OUTPUT - MOTOR SIDE
2RED BATTERY 12V ( + )
3ORANGE ACCESSORY 1 ( + )
4PINK/WHITE IGNITION 2 ( + )
5RED/WHITE BATTERY 12V ( + )
6PINK IGNITION 1 ( + )
6 PIN START

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4 Pin Main Harness
1 BLUE/BLACK IGNITION 3 / ACTIVE OUTPUT ( - )
The Active Output/Ignition 3 output wire provides a ground output when the remote
start function is activated and remains until 4 seconds after the remote start is
shutdown. The Ignition 3 output wire can be used for several functions listed
below. If this wire will be used for multiple application's a 1 amp diode is required
in-line with the stripe facing the control module.
Factory transponder (coded key) bypass.
General Motors VATS bypass, see the following diagram. Use an SPDT relay (not
supplied).
Ignition 3 output, see the following diagram. Use an SPDT relay (not supplied).
Accessory 2/3 output, see the following diagram. Use an SPDT relay (not
supplied).
Fused +12 Volt
Battery Source
30
87
87a
86 85
BLUE/BLACK ActiveOutput
Wire
VATS Control Module
Matching Value
Resistor
Ignition Switch
VATS Wire #1, WHITE or WHITE/BLACK
VATS Wire #2, WHITE or VIOLET/WHITE
X CUT
GM VATS
Fused +12 Volt
Battery Source
30
87
87a
86 85
BLUE/BLACK Active Outpu
t
Wire
To Vehicle's 2nd or
3rd Ignition Wire
Jump To PINK
Ignition Output
Wire From
Control Module
Ignition 3 Accessory 2/3
Fused +12 Volt
Battery Source
30
87
87a
86 85
BLUE/BLACK Active Outpu
t
Wire
To Vehicle's 2nd or 3rd
Accessory Wire
Jump To ORANGE
Accessory Output
Wire From
Control Module

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2 PURPLE/WHITE TACH INPUT
Locate the vehicle’s ignition coil or fuel injector in the engine compartment.
Verification: Test using the following procedure:
1. Set voltmeter to AC VOLTS.
2. Attach positive lead of a volt meter to a constant 12-volt source.
3. Attach negative lead of a volt meter to the wire to be tested.
4. Start the engine.
5. Have someone press on the gas pedal slightly as you monitor the meter. If
connected to the correct wire, the voltage reading will increase as the engine’s
RPM increases.
Connect the PURPLE/WHITE wire to the negative side of the vehicle ignition coil
or fuel injector.
3 GRAY HOOD PIN INPUT ( - )
Install a Hood Pin Switch and connect to the GRAY wire. This connection is
required for Remote Start.
Verification: This wire when connected will register ground when the
vehicle's hood is opened.
Connect the GRAY wire to the hood pin.
NOTE: Be sure to loom the wire, and seal the grommet.
4 BROWN/RED BRAKE INPUT ( + )
Locate the vehicle’s brake light wire at the brake pedal mounted switch. This
connection is required for Remote Start.
Verification: This wire registers positive voltage when the brake pedal is
pressed.
Connect the BROWN/RED wire to the vehicle’s brake light wire.

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1 BLACK GROUND
Connect the BLACK wire to a solid chassis ground point using a ring terminal and
self tapping screw (not supplied). Scrape away paint from the grounding point to
ensure a good connection. The recommended grounding point is a metal surface
in the driver’s side kick panel area.
NOTE: Do not ground the BLACK wire with any other vehicle components.
3 Pin Parking Light Harness
2 WHITE/RED PARKING LIGHT INPUT
3 WHITE PARKING LIGHT OUTPUT
Locate the parking light output wire at the vehicle’s light switch.
Verification: This wire registers positive voltage when the parking lights are
turned on.
Positive switching Parking Lights:
Connect the WHITE/RED wire to a 15 Amp max fused battery source.
Connect the WHITE wire to the parking light output wire.
Negative switching Parking Lights:
Connect the WHITE/RED wire to a good chassis ground.
Connect the WHITE wire to the parking light output wire.

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6 Pin Start Harness
1 PURPLE STARTER OUTPUT ( + )
Locate the vehicle starter wire.
Verification: This wire registers voltage only when the key is turned to the
START position.
Verification:
The starter wire registers voltage when the key is turned to the
START position.
Connect the PURPLE wire to the MOTOR SIDE of the vehicle starter wire.
2 RED BATTERY 12V ( + )
Locate 1 of the vehicle’s constant 12 Volt battery wires at the ignition switch.
Verification: This wire will register ( + ) voltage in all positions of the ignition
switch.
Connect the RED wire to the constant 12 Volt battery wire.
NOTE: Remove all fuses until all connections are made.
3 ORANGE ACCESSORY 1 ( + )
Locate the vehicle’s accessory wire at the ignition switch.
Verification: This wire registers voltage when the key is turned to ACC
(Accessory) and the ON (or RUN) position. The voltage drops out when the
key is turned to the START(or CRANK) position.
Connect the ORANGE wire to the vehicle’s accessory wire.
4 PINK/WHITE IGNITION 2 ( + )
Locate the vehicle’s 2nd ignition wire at the ignition switch (if equipped).
Verification: This wire registers voltage when the key is turned to the ON (or
RUN) position, but not the ACC (Accessory) position. The voltage does not
drop out when the key is turned to the START(or CRANK) position.
Connect the PINK/WHITE wire to the vehicle’s ignition 2 wire.
Programmable output: IGN, ACC, Start.

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6 PINK IGNITION1( +)
Locate the vehicle’s ignition wire at the ignition switch.
Verification: This wire registers voltage when the key is turned to the ON (or
RUN) position. The voltage does not drop out when the key is turned to the
START(or CRANK) position.
Connect the PINK wire to the vehicle’s Ignition wire.
This wire is also used for Ignition 1 Output.
5 RED/WHITE BATTERY 12V ( + )
Locate 1 of the vehicle’s constant 12 Volt battery wires at the ignition switch.
Verification: This wire will register ( + ) voltage in all positions of the ignition
switch.
Connect the RED/WHITE wire to the constant 12 Volt battery wire.
NOTE: Remove all fuses until all connections are made.
4 Pin Alternate Output Harness
1 LT GREEN/BLACK FACTORY DISARM /
PULSEBEFORE START(- )
This wire will supply a ( - ) 500mA pulse both upon disarming the system and when
the remote start feature is activated. Locate the factory perimeter alarm disarm
wire from the key cylinder inside the drivers door.
Verification: This wire registers ground if the key is turned to the unlock
position in the driver’s door cylinder.
This output is configurable in option programming.
2 LTBLUE FACTORYARM /
PULSEAFTER START( - )
This wire will supply a ( - ) 500mA pulse upon successful completion of the remote
start activation sequence and is typically used to re-lock the vehicle’s doors upon
remote start if necessary.
This output is configurable in option programming.

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4 BLACK/YELLOW PULSE DURING CRANK ( - )
Locate the vehicle’s second starter (crank) wire at the ignition switch. (if equipped)
Verification: This wire registers voltage only in the start (crank) position of
the ignition switch.
Connect the BLACK/YELLOW wire as shown in the diagram below. Use an SPDT
relay (not supplied).
This output is configurable in option programming.
F us ed +12 Volt
B a tte ry S ourc e
30
87
87a
86 85
BLACK/YELLOW Pulse
During Crank Wire
To Vehicle's2nd
S tarter W ire
J ump To P UR PLE
Starter Output
Wire From The
C ontrol Module
2 Pin Lock Output Harness
1 BLUE UNLOCK ( - )
The door unlock output wire provides an output only while the remote start feature
is active.
3 GREEN/WHITE PULSE AFTER SHUTDOWN (- )
This wire will supply a ( - ) 500mA pulse after the remote start shuts down. This
is typically used to re-lock the vehicle’s doors if they unlock upon remote start
shutdown. It can also be used to pulse a door pin-switch wire to prevent the
vehicle’s accessories from remaining on after remote start shutdown.
This output is configurable in option programming.