Radio Shack RS-4000 User manual

Cat. No. 49-840
INSTALLATION MANUAL
RS-4000 Auto Security Alarm System
Read this entire manual
before
you begin installation.
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INTRODUCTION
This installation manual guides you
through the steps you will take to in-
stall your alarm system. It includes a
checklist that keeps you on track and
a master wiring diagram that provides
an overview of the installation.
Plus, this manual has specific, de-
tailed instructions that tell you how to
first find connection points, and then
how to connect all wires.
Refer to the separate Operation Man-
ual to understand each of your
alarm’s features and to see how to
operate your alarm.
Since there are many different makes
and models of cars, it is impossible
for this manual to cover every wiring
configuration. Instead, this manual
gives you ways to determine the wir-
ing configuration for your vehicle
yourself.
We recommend you read through this
entire manual first to be sure there
will be no surprises during installa-
tion. We have included all the mount-
ing hardware you need for
installation. However, you need these
supplies.
• 12-volt test light or volt meter
• Masking tape and a pen
• Wire Piercing Probe Adapters
(RadioShack Cat. No. 278-715)
In addition, it would be a good idea to
have the following on hand:
• Spare vehicle fuses
• Spare wire tap-ins and 14-gauge
hookup wire (in case a wire does
not reach where it needs to
reach), available at your local
RadioShack store
If you have trouble during installation,
help is just a toll-free call away. Call
the Auto Alarm Helpline anytime at:
1-800-598-2527
if you have any questions or prob-
lems.
Warnin
g
s:
• This system produces extremely
loud (120 dB) alerts when trig-
gered. Extended, close-range
exposure to the siren can be
painful and might damage your
hearing.
• Allow at least 4 to 6 hours for a
complete installation. Be sure you
have all required supplies before
you begin. This installation could
require removing door panels and
dash access panels, and using a
test meter or test light to deter-
mine proper installation methods.
1997 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
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CHECKLIST
Follow this checklist
in order
and properly identify
all
connection points before
you make
any
connection. Keep this page folded open as you proceed through
the manual.
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Here after
y
ou complete this section: On
Pa
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eEstimated Time
o“Determining Your Vehicle’s Power Door Lock
Type” 7 20 minutes
o“Determining Your Vehicle’s Door Switch Power
Type” 8 20 minutes
o“Finding the Starter Wire” 9 20 minutes
o“Finding Your Vehicle’s Parking Lights Wire” 10 10 minutes
o“Finding Constant and Ignition Power” 11 10 minutes
o“Using Wire Tap-Ins” 11 2 minutes
o“Mounting the Main Module” 12 10 minutes
o“Installing the Status Indicator” 12 15 minutes
o“Mounting and Connecting the Siren” 13 15 minutes
o“Mounting and Connecting the Anti-Carjacking
Switch” 14 20 minutes
o“Connecting to Power” 14 5 minutes
o“Connecting the Starter Disable Module” 14 20 minutes
o“Connecting to Power Door Locks” 15 10 minutes
o“Connecting to the Parking Lights” 15 10 minutes
o“Connecting to the Door Switch” 15 10 minutes
oIf you purchased an optional sensor, see “Con-
necting Additional Sensors” 15 Depends on the sensor
oIf you purchased an accessory device, see “Con-
necting Accessory Devices” 16 Depends on the accessory
o“Completing the Installation” 16 10 minutes
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CONTENTS
Before You Be
g
in the Installation ................................................................. 5
Using Wire Piercing Probe Adapters ......................................................... 6
Installation ...................................................................................................... 7
Determining Your Vehicle’s Power Door Lock Type .................................. 7
Determining Your Vehicle’s Door Switch Power Type ............................... 8
Finding the Starter Wire ............................................................................. 9
Finding Your Vehicle’s Parking Lights Wire ............................................. 10
Finding Constant and Ignition Power ........................................................ 11
Using Wire Tap-Ins ................................................................................... 11
Mounting the Main Module ...................................................................... 12
Installing the Status Indicator .................................................................. 12
Mounting and Connecting the Siren ........................................................ 13
Mounting and Connecting the Anti-Carjacking Switch ............................. 14
Connecting to Power ............................................................................... 14
Connecting the Starter Disable Module ................................................... 14
Connecting to Power Door Locks ............................................................ 15
Connecting to the Parking Lights ............................................................. 15
Connecting to the Door Switch ................................................................ 15
Connecting Additional Sensors ............................................................... 15
Connecting Accessory Devices ............................................................... 16
Completing the Installation ...................................................................... 16
Specifications ............................................................................................... 17
Master Wirin
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE INSTALLATION
In addition to this installation manual, our car alarm includes the following items.
Locate each as you unpack the system.
Main Module
Siren Two Remote
Contols
Main Wiring Harness Starter Disable Relay
Status Indicator with Bracket and Grommet Anti-Carjacking Switch
Two Large Yellow and Seven Small Red
Wire Tap-Ins Three Mounting Screws
One Large and Four Small Wire Ties Double-Sided Tape
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Before you install the system, thor-
oughly read the “Installation” section
of this manual. Then decide where to
mount the control module and its
components and where to route all
wiring. Be sure each component’s
wires reach from the main control
module’s mounting location. These
preparations could save you the trou-
ble of remounting and rerouting your
alarm system’s wiring and compo-
nents.
To complete the installation, you
need to identify and connect to the
following parts of your vehicle’s wiring
system.
• Chassis Ground
• Constant +12 Volts
• Accessory Power +12 Volts (only
on when vehicle ignition is set to
ON or ACC)
• Starter Solenoid Ignition Wire
from the Key Switch
• Power Door Lock Actuation Wires
(if you have power door locks)
• Door Switch Wire
• Parking Lights Wire
Fold out this manual’s back cover so
you can see the wiring diagram as
you make each connection and fold
out the front cover and follow the
checklist as you install the system.
Warning: Installation of this system
requires that you modify parts of your
vehicle’s electrical system. To safely
do this, you must also have informa-
tion about your vehicle’s electrical
system. Before you start the installa-
tion, be sure you have an accurate
electrical diagram for your vehicle
and know how to read it. Most vehicle
service manuals include this informa-
tion.
If necessary, call 1-800-598-2527 for
information about your vehicle’s wir-
ing.
USING WIRE PIERCING
PROBE ADAPTERS
Many procedures in this manual re-
quire that you determine the voltage
level being carried by an insulated
wire. RadioShack Wire Piercing
Probe Adapters (Cat. No. 278-715)
let you easily do this using a test light
or volt meter.
Simply slide the adapter onto your
test light’s or meter’s probes. Then
press the probe’s pointed metal tip
through the insulation of the wire you
want to test.
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INSTALLATION
DETERMINING YOUR
VEHICLE’S POWER
DOOR LOCK TYPE
There are three basic types of power
door locks:
T
y
pe A: Requires a positive pulse on
the lock/unlock control wires to lock
or unlock the door.
T
y
pe B: Requires a ground pulse on
the lock/unlock control wires to lock
or unlock the door.
T
y
pe C: Requires a ground pulse on
one control wire and a simultaneous
positive pulse on another control wire
to lock or unlock the door.
Follow these steps to determine your
vehicle’s power door lock type.
1. Use your vehicle’s service man-
ual, contact your vehicle manu-
facturer, or contact the Auto
Alarm Helpline at 1-800-598-
2527 to determine where to find
the power door lock control wires.
They are usually behind a panel
near or on the door.
2. Perform each of the following
sections, in order, until you suc-
cessfully identify the switch type
(first determine if the switch is a
Type C — if it is not Type C,
check for Type A — if it is not a
Type A, check for Type B).
Note: To probe an insulated wire,
put wire-piercing probe adapters
on your meter or test light leads.
T
y
pe C Switch Test
Probe both wires. Then operate
the door locks. If the light turns on
or the meter indicates 12 volts
while you operate the switch, the
switch is a Type C switch. Call 1-
800-598-2527 for additional
installation information, then pro-
ceed to Step 3.
T
y
pe A Switch Test
If the light did not turn on or the
meter did not indicate 12 volts,
touch one lead from the 12-volt
test light or volt meter to one of
the control wires and touch the
other lead to a metal vehicle
chassis part. Operate your power
door locks.
If the light turns on or the volt
meter indicates 12 volts when
you move the door lock switch to
the LOCK position, you have
located a Type A
Lock
control
wire. Test the other wire.
If the light turns on or the volt
meter indicates 12 volts when
you move the door lock switch to
the UNLOCK position, you have
located a Type A
Unlock
control
wire. Test the other wire (if you
have not already done so).
If both wires are Type A control
wires, go to Step 3.
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Type B Switch Test
Use the meter or test light to find
a point on the fuse block that pro-
vides a constant source of +12
volts. Touch one lead to that point
on the fuse block, and the other
lead to one of the control wires.
Operate your power door locks.
If the light turns on or the volt
meter indicates 12 volts when
you move the door lock switch to
the LOCK position, you have
located a Type B
Lock
control
wire. Test the other wire.
If the light turns on or the volt
meter indicates 12 volts when
you move the door lock switch to
the UNLOCK position, you have
located a Type B
Unlock
control
wire. Test the other wire (if you
have not already done so).
If both wires are Type B control
wires, go to Step 3.
Failed All Tests
If you could not determine the
power door lock type, call 1-800-
598-2527 for assistance.
3. Use masking tape to mark each
control wire with its function
(LOCK or UNLOCK) and type (A,
B, or C).
DETERMINING YOUR
VEHICLE’S DOOR
SWITCH POWER TYPE
For your alarm system’s passive arm-
ing and anti-carjacking features to
work, you must connect the alarm to
the door switch power lead. Follow
these steps to determine the door
switch power type.
1. Use your vehicle’s service man-
ual, contact your vehicle manu-
facturer, or contact the Auto
Alarm Helpline at 1-800-598-
2527 to determine where to
access the control wire(s) for
your vehicle’s door switch. This
wire might also be called a door
trigger and is usually behind a
panel near or on the door.
Notes:
• Some vehicles have logic-
controlled dome and courtesy
lights that turn on differently
depending on which vehicle
door is opened. Be sure to
locate a wire that is triggered
from all your vehicle’s doors.
• If your dome light dims slowly
when you close the door, your
alarm might have problems
determining when the door is
opened or closed. Contact 1-
800-598-2527 if this is the case
with your vehicle.
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2. Touch your meter or test light’s
positive lead to a point on the
fuse block that has constant 12
volts. Use the other lead to probe
the control wire. Then open the
door. If the test light turns on or
the meter indicates 12 volts, your
vehicle has negative-switched
door switches. Go to Step 3.
Touch the negative lead to a
metal chassis part and the posi-
tive lead to the control wire. Then
open the door. If the test light
turns on or the meter indicates 12
volts, your vehicle has positive-
switched door switches. Go to
Step 3.
If you could not determine the
door switch power type, you
probably selected an incorrect
wire. Contact the Auto Alarm Hel-
pline at 1-800-598-2527 for assis-
tance.
3. Use masking tape to mark the
wire with its function (DOOR) and
switching type (+ SWITCHED or
– SWITCHED).
FINDING THE STARTER
WIRE
To install the starter-kill option, you
must find the starter wire (the wire
that goes from your vehicle’s key
switch to the starter solenoid).
Follow these steps to find this wire.
1. Locate the group of wires going
from the back of your vehicle’s
key switch toward the engine
compartment. (These wires are
routed along the top of the steer-
ing column in many vehicles.)
2. To determine the starter wire’s
color, refer to your vehicle’s ser-
vice manual, contact the vehicle
manufacturer, or call the Auto
Alarm Helpline at 1-800-598-
2527.
3. Once you select a wire that you
believe is the starter wire, touch
one lead from a 12-volt test light
or volt meter to a metal part of
your vehicle and probe the wire
with the other lead.
4. Start your vehicle. The test light
or volt meter should indicate 12-
volts
only when you are cranking
the engine
(not while it is run-
ning). If this is not the case,
repeat this procedure from Step
3, selecting another wire.
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5. Turn off the engine. Then cut the
wire at a point where there are at
least several inches of wire on
each side of the cut. Be sure both
wire ends are away from all other
metal objects under the dash.
Important Note: If you cut the
correct wire, you will be unable to
start your vehicle until you com-
plete the alarm’s installation.
6. Try to start your vehicle. The
engine should not crank. If it does
crank, you cut an incorrect wire
— use a wire tap-in to restore the
connection (see “Using Wire Tap-
Ins” on Page 11).
7. Use a piece of masking tape to
mark each wire end with its func-
tion (such as STARTER (TO
KEY) and STARTER (TO SOLE-
NOID).
FINDING YOUR
VEHICLE’S PARKING
LIGHTS WIRE
To have your parking lights flash dur-
ing an alert or when you use the car
finder, you must connect your alarm
system to your vehicle’s parking
lights. Follow these steps to find the
correct wire.
1. Locate the wire harness going
from the back of your vehicle’s
light control. If the control is on
your vehicle’s steering column,
the harness probably joins sev-
eral other wiring harnesses.
2. Use the vehicle wiring’s color
code to find the parking lights
wire. To determine the wire’s
color, call the Auto Alarm Helpline
at 1-800-598-2527.
3. Touch one lead from a 12-volt
test light or volt meter to a metal
part of your vehicle and use the
other lead to probe the wire.
4. Turn on your parking lights. The
test light should light or the volt
meter should indicate 12 volts
only when the lights are on
. If this
is not the case, repeat this proce-
dure from Step 3, selecting
another wire.
5. After you locate the light wire, use
a piece of masking tape to mark it
with its function (LIGHTS).
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FINDING CONSTANT
AND IGNITION POWER
Your system operates from 12 volts
and draws up to 15 amps of current.
In addition to constant 12 volts, the
system needs a source of power that
is on only when the ignition is on
(usually referred to as ignition power).
Follow these steps to find constant
and ignition power.
1. Locate the wire bundle going to
your vehicle’s ignition switch.
2. There is a large red or striped red
wire going to your ignition switch.
With the ignition switch in the
OFF position, touch one lead
from a 12-volt test light or volt
meter to a metal part of your vehi-
cle. Use the other lead with a
wire-piercing probe to probe the
wire. Confirm that the light turns
on or the meter indicates 12 volts.
3. Mark this wire with its function
(CONSTANT POWER).
4. Turn the ignition to ON. Probe for
a wire under the dash that has
12 volts only when the ignition is
on. Confirm this by turning the
ignition on and off while probing
each wire.
5. Mark this wire with its function
(IGNITION POWER).
USING WIRE TAP-INS
We recommend you use wire tap-ins
to make all connections.
Notes:
• Because of the extreme tempera-
tures that occur inside a vehicle,
we recommend you never use
black electrical tape to insulate a
connection.
• If you choose to solder connec-
tions, use heat-shrink tubing to
insulate the connections.
• Do not strip either wire when
using a wire tap-in.
1. Snap the tap-in’s grooved chan-
nel over one of the wires.
2. Put the other wire in the other
channel.
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3. Use pliers to squeeze down the
tapping blade.
4. Close the insulated cover so it
snaps.
MOUNTING THE MAIN
MODULE
Select a location for the main module
where it is completely concealed and
difficult to access after installation. An
ideal location is usually under and be-
hind the vehicle’s dashboard on the
firewall. Use two of the supplied wire
ties to secure the main module under
the dash.
INSTALLING THE
STATUS INDICATOR
Use the supplied mounting bracket to
hold the indicator or drill a hole in the
dash. Follow these steps to install the
indicator.
1. To use the supplied mounting
bracket, use denatured alcohol
to clean the surface and let it dry
completely. Peel the backing off
of one side of the double-sided
tape and press it onto the bottom
of the bracket. Then peel the
adhesive backing from the other
side of the tape and press the
bracket onto the dash.
To mount the indicator in the
dash, drill a 1/4-inch hole at the
desired location. The surface
should be less than 1/8-inch thick.
2. Press the supplied grommet into
the mounting hole from the front
of the surface.
3. Press the indicator into the grom-
ment from behind the surface.
4. Plug the indicator’s plug into the
matching jack on the system.
5. Use a supplied wire tie to secure
the wire out of the way.
Grommet Indicator
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MOUNTING AND
CONNECTING THE
SIREN
Select a location under the vehicle’s
hood for the siren. For the best re-
sults, the location should meet the fol-
lowing conditions.
• The mounting location should be
solid and have no mechanisms or
moving parts on its other side.
• For the loudest siren, the siren
horn should point down toward
the pavement.
• The alarm should not point
straight up, as moisture could col-
lect in the siren horn and damage
the system.
• To prevent water damage, the
system should not be mounted in
a wheel well, directly behind the
radiator grill, or close to the
ground.
Once you select a location, follow
these steps to mount the siren.
1. Using the siren’s base as a tem-
plate, mark the three mounting
hole locations.
2. Drill 1/8-inch holes at each mount-
ing location, taking care not to
damage anything behind the
mounting surface.
3. Secure the siren to the mounting
location with two of the supplied
mounting screws.
4. Secure the siren’s black wire to a
metal part of the vehicle chassis
using the third mounting screw.
Fully tighten the screw, making
sure the wire remains secure.
5. Route the red wire to the main
wiring harness. Press the red
wire’s connector onto the gray
wire’s connector.
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MOUNTING AND
CONNECTING THE ANTI-
CARJACKING SWITCH
Select a location for the anti-carjack-
ing switch. You should be able to
reach the switch when sitting in the
driver’s seat, but the switch should be
hard to find. A typical mounting loca-
tion is under the dash. The mounting
surface should be less than 1/8-inch
thick.
Follow these steps to mount the
switch.
1. Drill a 1/4-inch hole in the mount-
ing surface, taking care not to
damage anything behind the sur-
face.
2. Remove the switch’s top nut and
lock washer.
3. Push the switch into the hole from
the back of the mounting surface.
Align the switch so ON is away
from the driver. Then secure it
with the lock washer and nut.
4. Secure the switch’s connector to
a metal vehicle body part using
an existing screw.
5. Route the other wire to the main
wiring harness and plug it into the
matching socket on the system.
CONNECTING TO
POWER
Before you connect the system to
power, disconnect your vehicle
battery’s negative (–) power lead.
Note: You must re-enter any pro-
grammed information into other elec-
tronic devices in your vehicle, such as
clocks and radios, after you recon-
nect the cable.
Connect the main wiring harness’s
red wire to the wire you marked CON-
STANT POWER.
Connect the main wiring harness’s
black wire to a metal vehicle body
part that is not insulated from the
main chassis by a plastic part.
Connect the main wiring harness’s
red wire with black stripe to the wire
you marked IGNITION POWER.
CONNECTING THE
STARTER DISABLE
MODULE
1. Use a yellow wire tap-in to con-
nect the module’s red wire to the
wire you marked STARTER (TO
KEY).
2. Use a yellow wire tap-in to con-
nect the module’s white wire to
the wire you marked STARTER
(TO SOLENOID).
To Harness
To Metal Body
Part
Lockwasher
Nut
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3. Connect the module’s orange
wire to the bullet connector on the
harness’s orange wire.
4. Use a wire tie to secure the mod-
ule to a nonmoving part under the
dash.
CONNECTING TO
POWER DOOR LOCKS
If you have Type C door locks, call 1-
800-598-2527 for additional informa-
tion.
Follow these steps to connect to Type
A or Type B, two-wire door locks.
1. Use a red wire tap-in to connect
the main wiring harness’s brown
wire with black stripe to the wire
you marked either UNLOCK A or
LOCK B.
2. Use a red wire tap-in to connect
the main wiring harness’s green
wire with black stripe to the wire
you marked either LOCK A or
UNLOCK B.
CONNECTING TO THE
PARKING LIGHTS
This connection makes your vehicle’s
parking lights flash during an alert,
when you arm and disarm the vehi-
cle, and when you use the car locater.
Use a red wire tap-in to connect the
main wiring harness’s brown wire to
the wire you marked LIGHTS.
CONNECTING TO THE
DOOR SWITCH
This connection lets the alarm know
when a door is opened or closed.
If you marked the door switch wire
DOOR – SWITCHED, use a red wire
tap-in to connect the main wiring har-
ness’s black wire with yellow stripe to
the door switch wire.
If you marked the door switch wire
DOOR + SWITCHED, use a red wire
tap-in to connect the main wiring har-
ness’s black wire with blue stripe to
the door switch wire.
CONNECTING
ADDITIONAL SENSORS
Follow the instructions that come with
the sensor to mount and power it. The
system requires a connection to
ground on the accessory sensor input
for activation.
If the sensor has a single alarm out-
put, use a red wire tap-in to connect it
to either the main wiring harness’s
yellow wire (to have the sensor trig-
ger the alarm to sound an alert) or to
the harness’s green wire (to have the
sensor trigger only warning chirps).
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If the sensor has both warning and
alert triggers, use red wire tap-ins to
connect the warning trigger to the
harness’s green wire and the alert
trigger to the harness’s yellow wire.
CONNECTING
ACCESSORY DEVICES
Follow the instructions that come with
the accessory to mount and power it.
To have the alarm trigger the device
when you press TRUNK on the re-
mote, use a relay (not supplied) to
connect the device’s control input to
the main wiring harness’s white wire
with yellow stripe.
To have the alarm trigger the device
when you press FINDER on the re-
mote, use a relay (not supplied) to
connect the device’s control input to
the main wiring harness’s white wire
with red stripe.
Note: Auxiliary switched outputs con-
nect to ground when they are activat-
ed. If your auxiliary device requires
+12 volts for activation, or if you need
help using relays to make these con-
nections, call the Auto Alarm Helpline
at 1-800-598-2527 for assistance.
COMPLETING THE
INSTALLATION
Be sure you have the remote control
handy, then follow these steps to
complete the installation.
1. Reconnect your vehicle battery’s
negative (–) battery cable.
Note: You must re-enter any pro-
grammed information into elec-
tronic devices in your vehicle,
such as clocks and radios, after
you connect the cable.
2. Plug the main wiring harness into
the main module. Then immedi-
ately press ARM/DISARM on one
of the keychain remotes. The
alarm should chirp once, the
parking lights should flash and
the status indicator blinks. The
alarm is now armed. Press ARM/
DISARM again to disarm the sys-
tem.
If the alarm does not chirp,
immediately disconnect the har-
ness and the vehicle’s negative
(–) battery cable. Recheck all
connections and check your vehi-
cle’s and the alarm’s fuses to be
sure none have blown. If you can-
not determine the problem, call 1-
800-598-2527 for additional
assistance.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Sound Pressure Level (w/13.8V DC Power) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 dB at 1 Meter
Current Draw (System Only, not including parking lights or optional accessories)
Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 mA
Siren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 Amps
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–16 Volts DC
Main Power Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-Amp
Weight (All components) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 lb, 5 ounces
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject
to change and improvement without notice.
Electrical Ratings
Volts (Max) Volts (Min) Source (mA) Load (mA, Max)
V+ 16 8
Ground NA
Starter Kill 500
Siren 3,000
Lock/Unlock 500 500
Anti-Carjack 4
Parking Lights 8,000
(+) Door Pin 16 8
(–) Door Pin 8
Minor Trigger 4
Major Trigger 4
Indicator 20
Ignition 16 8
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2-Wire Status Indicator Harness
Red Constant +12 Volts In
Brown Parking Lights Out (+)
Black Ground In
Grey Siren Out (+)
Yellow Major Trigger In (–)
White/Yellow Button 2
Accessory Out (–)
Green Minor Trigger In (–)
White/Red Button 3
Accessory Out (–)
Black/Blue Positive (+) Door Pin In
Black/Yellow Negative (–) Door Pin In
Brown/Black Door Lock Out (+ or –)
Green/Black Door Lock Out (+ or –)
Red/Black Accessory +12 Volts In
Orange Starter Kill Out (–)
1-Wire Anti-Carjacking Switch Harness Ground In
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A Division of Tandy Corporation
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