Code Alarm ca6554 User manual

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PROFESSIONAL
SERIES
Security and Remote Start Installation Guide
for models:
ca6554

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Before You Begin.........................................................................................4
Wire Connection Guide............................................................................... 5
4 Pin Main Harness ................................................................................... 7
6 Pin Start Harness ................................................................................... 8
6 Pin Output Harness .............................................................................. 10
8 Pin Input Harness................................................................................. 11
4 Pin Alternate Output Harness............................................................... 14
4 Pin AUX Output Harness...................................................................... 15
3 Pin Door Lock Output Harness............................................................. 16
Additional Ports.........................................................................................20
Antenna / LED / Programming Port........................................................ 20
DBI Port...................................................................................................20
Telematic Interface Port........................................................................... 20
Set Up & Programming ............................................................................. 21
Transmitter Programming........................................................................ 21
Manual Feature Programming................................................................. 21
Programming Feature Banks .................................................................. 22
Tach Programming .................................................................................. 25
Smart Tachless Mode .............................................................................. 25
Adjusting the Shock Sensor .................................................................... 26
Testing the Shock Sensor........................................................................ 26
Chirp Delete - User Accessible................................................................ 26
Dome Light Delay / Theater Dimming ..................................................... 26
Table of Contents

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Feature Descriptions................................................................................. 27
Transmitter Button Functions .................................................................. 35
Security Trigger Zones.............................................................................. 37
Remote Start Shutdown Diagnostics ...................................................... 37
System Layout........................................................................................... 38

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FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VEHICLES ONLY.
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
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://avxtech1.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 Main Harness
6 Pin Output Harness
1WHITE/RED PARKING LIGHT INPUT
2WHITE PARKING LIGHT OUTPUT
3BLACKGROUND
4BROWNSIREN OUTPUT ( + )
4 PIN MAIN
1PURPLE STARTER OUTPUT - MOTOR SIDE
2RED BATTERY 12V ( + )
3ORANGE ACCESSORY 1 ( + )
4PINK/WHITE IGNITION 2 ( + )
5RED/WHITEBATTERY 12V ( + )
6PINK IGNITION 1 ( + )
6 PIN START
1BROWN/BLACKHORN OUTPUT ( - )
2BLUE/BLACK START STATUS / ACTIVE OUTPUT ( - )
3VIOLET/BLACK AUX 1 OUTPUT ( - )
4RED/WHITETRUNK RELEASE OUTPUT ( - )
5LT GREEN/BLACK FACTORY DISARM / PULSE BEFORE START ( - )
6ORANGE GROUND WHEN ARMED OUTPUT ( - )
6 PIN OUTPUT

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8 Pin Input Harness
3 Pin Lock Output Harness
4 Pin Alternate Output Harness
1BLUE UNLOCK ( - )
2OPEN
3GREEN LOCK ( - )
3 PIN
LOCK
4 Pin AUX Output Harness
1BLACK/YELLOWPULSE DURING CRANK ( - )
2GREEN/WHITE PULSE AFTER SHUTDOWN ( - )
3LT BLUEFACTORY ARM / PULSE AFTER START ( - )
4LT GREEN/BLACK FACTORY DISARM / PULSE BEFORE START ( - )
4 PIN
ALTERNATE
OUTPUT
1PINK/BLACK AUX 5 OUTPUT ( - )
2ORANGE/BLACK AUX 4 OUTPUT ( - )
3GRAY/BLACK AUX 3 OUTPUT ( - )
4WHITE/BLACKAUX 2 OUTPUT ( - )
4 PIN AUX
OUTPUT
1BLUE/WHITE INSTANT TRIGGER INPUT ( - )
2GREEN DOOR TRIGGER INPUT ( - )
3PURPLE DOOR TRIGGER INPUT ( + )
4WHITE/BLUE EXTRENAL START INPUT ( - )
5GRAY HOOD PIN INPUT ( - )
6GRAY/RED PARKING BRAKE INPUT ( - )
7BROWN/REDBRAKE INPUT ( + )
8PURPLE/WHITE TA CH INPUT
8 PIN INPUT

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3 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.
4 Pin Main Harness
1 WHITE/RED PARKING LIGHT INPUT
2 WHITE PARKING LIGHT OUTPUT
Locate the parking light output wire at the vehicle’s light switch.
  Verication: 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.
4 BROWN SIREN OUTPUT ( + )
Locate a suitable mounting location in the engine compartment for the siren, away
from moving parts.
With the bell of the siren aiming downwards, secure the siren in place using self
tapping screws, being careful not do drill into any hoses, wiring or components.
Connect the BLACK siren wire to a chassis ground using a ring terminal and self
tapping screw (not supplied).
 RoutetheBROWNsirenoutputwirefromthecontrolmodulethroughtherewalland
connect to the RED wire on the siren.
NOTE: Be sure to loom the siren wires, and seal the grommet.

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3 ORANGE ACCESSORY 1 ( + )
Locate the vehicle’s accessory wire at the ignition switch.
 Verication: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.
6 Pin Start Harness
1 PURPLE STARTER OUTPUT ( + )
Locate the vehicle starter wire.
   Verication:This wire registers voltage only when the key is turned to the
START position. Cut the vehicle’s starter wire in half when installing the
starter kill relay.
   Vericationafterstarterwireiscut:
KEY SIDE of starter wire registers voltage when the key is turned to the
START position.
MOTOR SIDE of starter wire registers no voltage.
Connect the PURPLE wire to the vehicle starter wire, use the MOTOR SIDE of the
vehicle starter wire when installing the starter kill relay.
2 RED BATTERY 12V ( + )
Locate 1 of the vehicle’s constant 12 Volt battery wires at the ignition switch.
 Verication: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.

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4 PINK/WHITE IGNITION 2 ( + )
Locate the vehicle’s 2nd ignition wire at the ignition switch (if equipped).
  Verication: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.
6 PINK IGNITION 1 ( + )
Locate the vehicle’s ignition wire at the ignition switch.
  Verication: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.
 Verication: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.

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3 VIOLET/BLACK AUX 1
This wire provides a ( - ) 200mA output capable of driving relays. For Control of
optional accessories (i.e. Power Window/Sunroof, etc.).
 Toactivaterefertothetransmitterbuttoncongurationchart.Pleaserefertothe
selectable options for timing.
4 RED/WHITE TRUNK RELEASE OUTPUT ( - )
Locate the vehicle’s trunk release wire at the trunk release switch.
 Verication:This wire will register either positive voltage or ground when
the trunk release is activated.
 Thisisalowcurrent200mAoutputandincongurableinoptionprogramming.
2 BLUE/BLACK START STATUS / ACTIVE OUTPUT ( - )
This wire provides a ( - ) 200mA output when the remote start function is activated
and remains until 4 seconds after the remote start is shutdown. 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.
6 Pin Output Harness
1 BROWN/BLACK HORN OUTPUT ( - )
Locate the vehicle’s horn wire.
 Verication:This wire will register at positive voltage and register
ground when the horn switch is pressed.
Connect the BROWN/BLACK wire to the vehicle’s horn wire. This is a low current
output, 200mA.