Audiovox APS-56 User's Manual
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1. Program Switch Black Gray DOOR LOCK Red Output Wires Green Front Window Mount Antenna Receiver CHANNEL 3 Low Current b Negative Pulsed Wire Side View Dark Blue Siput For Optional Of Connector Trunk Release 1 Purple Window Roll UJ 2 Blue 3 Red 4 Red White 8 8 S 5 Yellow A 6 Green To Controlling Alarm s Ignition Input To Yellow Of Audiovox Alarms Yellow Black To Vehicle Tach Signal Side Of Ignition Coil PARKING LIGHT SOURCE To 12 Volts For Positive Switched Parking Lights White To Ground For Switched Parking Lights Green Orange To Chassis Ground 2nd White To Vehicle Parking Light Wire Positive Shutdown Connect To Cold Side Of Brake Light Switch Brown Black Brown Positive Inhibit Wire Negative Inhibit Wire Black White fx Control Safety Switch Gray Black Gray Negative Shutdown Wire Hood Pin Switch Ignition 3 Output i 300 Ma Max Current Light Blue Green Yellow Diesel Glow Plug Wait To Start Input 2005 Audiovox Electronics Corp Hauppauge NY 11788 1287451 128 7451 162. Model APS 56 Installation Manual 3 Channel Remote Start Keyless Entry System Installation Instructions This Unit Is Intended For Installation In Vehicles With 12 Volt Negative Ground Electrical Systems Gasoline or Diesel With True Tach Reference And Automatic Transmissions Only Kit Contents 3 Channel Code Learning Receiver Multi Pin Input Output Harness Six Pin Power Harness Two Pin I O Harness Factory Alarm By Pass and Diesel Wait To Start Input 2 Pin Door Lock Harness 2 Pin Trunk Release Harness 1 Wire Loaded 30 Amp In line Fuse Holders With Fuses Control Switch Remote Start Warning Label Literature Package For Customer Service Visit Our Website At www audiovox com Product Information Photos FAQ s Owner s Manuals 128 7451 1 of 16 This Remote Start Keyless Entry System is designed for use with Automatic Transmission Vehicles Only The unit provides wait to start input for glow plug pre heat which will be used for all diesel applications If this wire is not connected then the unit will remain in the Gasoline mode setting which will crank the car when the RF signal is received with no delay Regardless of the vehicle Gasoline or Diesel for every installation the vehicle MUST HAVE a Tach Signal Input and an Automatic Transmission INSTALLATION OF THE MAJOR COMPONENTS CONTROL MODULE Select a mounting location inside the passenger compartment up behind t
3. Use the Start button on the transmitter to advance to the feature that you want to change EXAMPLE If you need to change programmable feature number 3 press and release the start button on the transmitter 3 times in succession The parking lights will flash 3 times confirming that selected feature 3 can now be programmed Use Lock button on the transmitter to change the selection of the programmable feature If you are not sure what the setting for any feature is press the lock button 1 one time the parking lights will flash once or twice indicating the features setting NOTE Once you enter the feature programming mode do not allow more that 15 seconds to pass between steps or the programming will be terminated NOTE If the Glow Plug sense wire Green Yellow is connected this wire will have priority over the setting of feature 9 2 Programming Tach Rate NOTE All applications require that tach be programmed The unit will not operate unless tach is programmed If an attempt is made to start the vehicle via the remote start without 128 7451 10 of 16 first programming tach the unit will flash the parking lights 7 times indicating tach has not been learned and stored If the tach rate is not properly programmed to the specific vehicle the unit may not realize that the vehicle is running in certain instances and could re engage the starter motor The Remote Car Starter will learn the tach rate of most vehicles single
4. Unit initializes and remains grounded while running plus an additional 4 seconds after the Remote Start Unit turns off In all of the applications described below a relay will be required The Light Blue wire can be used to accommodate the following situations A Shock Sensor By Pass If there is Shock Sensor used with an alarm system and it is not shunted during the Remote Start activation period then vibration from the running vehicle can cause the alarm to trigger In this case connect the Light Blue Wire to terminal 86 of a external relay Connect terminal 85 of the relay to a fused 12 volt battery source Cut the shock sensor trigger wire and connect one end of the cut wire to terminal 30 and the other end of the cut wire to terminal 87a Just before the Remote Start unit is activated the relay contacts will open preventing the shock sensor s operation until the Remote Start unit shuts off B Ignition 3 Output Some newer vehicles use a third ignition wire which is required to start and keep the vehicle s engine running If this is the case connect the Light Blue wire to terminal 86 of an external relay Connect terminal 30 amp 85 toa fused 12 volt battery source rated for a minimum of 25 Amp Connect terminal 87 to the third ignition wire in the vehicle C GM VATS Key Override If the vehicle has the General Motors VATS system installed you will need to bypass the system while the vehicle is operating under the control
5. down safety wire Gray Black of the Audiovox Remote Start Unit Connect terminal 86 of the relay to a fused 12 volt constant battery source Connect terminal 87 of the relay to the Chime Module side of the previously cut wire in step D Connect terminal 85 of the relay to the Drivers Door side of the pin switch wire previously cut in step B METHOD 1 l nition Kay lp Sensor Switch In Ignition Cylinder Drivers Door ae if Pin Switch Battery 12 Volts F Keyin IN4002 SERIES DIODE Chima Module 1 KEER GREY BLACK To Hood Pin Switch Safaty Shut Down IN4002 SERIES DIODE NOTE A second 4002 series diode may be required to maintain the integrity of the hood open shut down circuit If this is the case it must be installed as shown in the diagram above The anode Non Striped side must be connected to the Gray Black wire of the Remote Start Unit The cathode Striped side must be connected to the hood pin switch If the hood pin switch is also used for an alarm trigger input be certain to use the dual diode assembly packaged with the Audiovox Remote Start Unit as shown below Hood Pin Switch To Negative Shut Down Wire To Alarm Instant Trigger Wire 128 7451 14 of 16 METHOD 2 To connect to the key in sensor circuit as shown for method 2 A Locate the control wire that connects the drivers door pin switch to the key in sensor switch B Cut this wire and connect the ignition cylinder side to ch
6. handle cover over the handle of the control switch for ease of identification This will allow your customer to distinguish the Remote Start control switch from the program switch 2 Mount the control module up and behind the dash securing it in place with cable ties or screws Be certain that the chosen mounting location will not inhibit any of the controls of the vehicle 3 Securely harness and tie all wiring up and away from all hot and moving parts that they may come in contact with under the dash board or in the engine compartment areas CAUTION Particularly avoid the area around the steering shaft and column as wires can wrap around these mechanisms and impair the safe operation of the vehicle 4 Apply the Caution Labels supplied with this kit to a conspicuous area in the engine compartment Make sure to clean the surface before affixing the label Check the vehicle s wipers lights horn etc to insure proper operation Replace all panels that were removed during installation and retest the system Explain all activated features and safety systems associated with Remote Start Unit installed to the customer Place the Valet Switch Tag and or the Remote Start Control Switch Tag on their respective switches and point these out to the customer 128 7451 15 of 16 Auxiliary Outputs Black Blue Pulse Before Start Black Green Pulse After Start Black Red Pulse After Shutdown Black Yellow Pulse During Crank
7. ignition coils multiple coil packs and or single injector To learn tach Turn the ignition key to the ON position Press and release the program switch 3 times Immediately turn the ignition key OFF Hold the program switch ON then start the vehicle using the ignition key When the unit senses the tach signal the parking lights will begin to flash Release the program switch The parking lights will turn on for 3 seconds to indicate that the tach signal is stored and the unit is now out of the program mode 3 Diagnostics 1 Be sure that programmable feature number 6 is set to the Diagnostics On mode 2 Press and hold the program switch on then turn the ignition key to the ON position 3 The lights will flash and the number of flashes will indicate the reason for shutdown on the last remote start attempt The indications are as follows 1 Flash 5 10 15 or 20 minute run timer expired 2 Flashes Low or No tach signal received 3 Flashes Positive or Negative input shut down 4 Flashes Control switch was moved to Off position 5 Flashes RF Shutdown command received 6 Flashes High RPM signal over speed shut down 7 Flashes Tach has NOT learned Multi Coil Pack Adapter Optional The multi coil pack adapter P N 136B1400 is designed for use with vehicles that do not respond to single coil tach programming Although the tach resolution of this circuit is designed to interface direct with most vehicles there may be a
8. ized low current output and should only be used to drive an external relay coil WARNING Connecting this wire to the high current switched output of trunk release circuits will damage the control module Connect this wire to terminal 86 of the AS 9256 relay or equivalent 30A automotive relay and wire the remaining relay contacts to perform the selected function of this output 3 Pin Antenna Receiver Connector White Connector Plug the previously routed three pin connector from the antenna receiver assemble into the mating connector of the control module This connector supplies 12 volts ground and RF data from the antenna receiver to the remote start module Be certain this connector is firmly seated making good contact to the control unit 1 RF Programmable Features Feature Selection 1 Flash 2 Flash 3 Flash 4 Flash Default 1 Run Time 5 Min 10 Min 15 Min 20 Min 10 Min 2 Ign 2 During Crank Off On On 3 Light Output During Run Steady Flash Steady 4 Tach Mode NA Tach Tach 5 Voltage Level NA NA NA 6 Trouble Shooting Off On Off 7 Door Locks 1 Sec 1 Sec 3 5 Sec 3 5 Sec 1 Sec Dbl 1 Sec 1 Sec 1 Sec 8 Crank Time 0 8Sec 1 0 Sec 1 5 Sec 2 0 Sec 1 0 9 Gas Diesel Gas Diesel 10 Diesel 15 Diesel 20 Gas To program these selectable features Turn the ignition key to the ON position Press and release the program switch 3 times Immediately turn the ignition key OFF then back to ON Press and release the program switch 2 times
9. plugs if the vehicle requires glow plug pre heating GREEN WIRE Ignition 2 Output Connect this wire to the ignition 2 wire from the ignition switch This wire will show 12 volts when the ignition key is turned to the ON or RUN position and is some cases the START or CRANK position This wire will show 0 volts when the key is turned to the OFF and ACCESSORY positions NOTE See programming information concerning this wire to allow output during the START mode WIRING THE 6 PIN MAIN POWER HARNESS IGNITION SWITCH KEY POSITIONS ACCESSORY ON RUN START Red White Yellow SEE WIRING THE ACCESSORY IGN 3 CONNECTOR 12VOLTS IN SWITCH POSITION INDICATED LT BLUE WIRE MAYBE 12 VOLTS IN SWITCH POSITION INDICATED x THIS CIRCUIT IS NOT ALWAYS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION 128 7451 4 of 16 VIOLET WIRE Accessory Output Connect this wire to the Accessory wire from the ignition switch This wire will show 12 volts when the ignition switch is turned to the ACCESSORY or ON and RUN positions and will show 0 volts when the key is turned to the OFF and START or CRANK positions WIRING CONNECTIONS 12 Pin Input Output Harness Black Wire Chassis Ground Source Connect the Black wire to a known vehicle ground source or to a solid clean metal part of the chassis Be certain to remove any paint or grease and secure this wire with a self tapping screw and ring
10. the antenna toward a rear window location for best reception Secure the antenna with double stick tape provided After securing the antenna with tape we advise also securing a section of the antenna cable to a fixed support This will prevent the antenna from dropping down in case the double stick tape is exposed to extreme heat which may loosen its gummed surface Route the 3 pin connector toward the control module using caution not to pinch the cable as this will cause poor or no RF reception to the control module IMPORTANT DO NOT PLUG THE SIX PIN MAIN POWER HARNESS OR THE MULTI PIN INPUT OUTPUT HARNESS INTO THE CONTROL MODULE UNTIL ALL CONNECTIONS TO THE VEHICLE HAVE BEEN MADE AFTER SELECTING YOUR TARGET WIRES AS DEFINED BELOW DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE FROM THE VEHICLE BAT TERY PRIOR TO MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS WIRING THE 6 PIN MAIN POWER HARNESS RED w WHITE TRACE WIRE 12 volt Battery 1 Source Connect this wire to a 12 VDC constant source found at the vehicle s ignition switch using the 30 Amp fuse and holder provided This wire provides power for the control circuit as well as the ignition 1 and ignition 2 relays RED WIRE 12 Volt Battery 2 Source Connect this wire to a 12 VDC constant source found at the vehicle s ignition switch using the 30 Amp fuse and holder provided but NOT the same vehicle wire as used by the battery 1 source Most vehicles have more than one battery source supplying power to the igni
11. your enable switch connection to the Ground and the Black White wire of the Audiovox Remote Start Unit If you have a plug in enable switch check that the 2 pin connector is firmly seated in the mating connector on the control module WARNING DO NOT RELEASE THIS VEHICLE TO THE CONSUMER UNTIL YOU CONFIRM THE OPERATION OF THE MANUAL SHUT DOWN ENABLE FEATURE NEUTRAL START SAFETY TEST The intent of the neutral start switch is to prevent the vehicle from starting while the gear selector is in any position other than Park or Neutral When installing a Remote Start Device it is imperative that the Yellow Starter wire be connected to the ignition switch side of the Neutral Start Switch Consideration for the placement of a starter inhibit relay is important as well and should be connected to the ignition switch side of the Yellow Start Wire To test the integrity of the Neutral Start Safety Circuit Set the vehicle parking brake Block the drive wheels to prevent vehicle movement Temporarily disconnect the Brown Black positive shut down wire from the vehicle s brake switch Sitting in the vehicle start the engine using the vehicle s ignition key Step on the brake pedal and shift the gear selector into reverse Allow the transmission to shift When you feel the engine pull do not move the gear selector just turn the ignition switch off DO NOT attempt to remove the key Keeping the brake pedal depressed activate the RF
12. Carefully check behind the chosen location to insure the drill will not penetrate any existing factory wiring or fluid lines Drill a 1 4 hole in the desired location and thread the hood pin switch into it using a 7 16 nut driver or deep well socket If using the mounting bracket first secure the bracket to the desired location and secure the hood pin switch in the pre threaded mounting bracket hole PROGRAM SWITCH Select a mounting location that is within reach of the ignition switch as the program switch in combination with the ignition switch will be used to program the selectable features of the system It is suggested that the switch be mounted to the lower dash panel in the driver s area Inspect behind the chosen location to insure that adequate clearance is allowed for the body of the switch and also that the drill will not penetrate any existing factory wiring or fluid lines Drill a 1 4 hole in the desired location and mount the switch by passing it through the panel from the underside Secure the switch using the nut star washer and on off face plate It is best if the switch is orientated to allow the on position to be up toward the driver and the off position to be down or away from the driver Route the switch wires toward the control module CONTROL SWITCH Select a mounting location known and accessible to the operator of the vehicle A lower dash panel kick panel or glove box is desirable Inspect behind the chosen location to
13. assis ground C Locate the key in sensor switch wire that connects the chime module to the ignition cylinder D Cut this wire and connect the ignition cylinder side to the Remote Start Negative Safety Shut down Wire Gray Black using a 4002 series diode as shown above Ignition Key In Sensor Switch Closes To Hood Pin Switch With Key In Ignition Cylinder Safety Shut Down IN4002 SERIES DIODE IN4002 SERIES DIODE CONNEC T TO NEGATIVE SHUTDOWN WIRE GREY BLACK NOTE A second 4002 series diode may be required to maintain the integrity of the hood open shut down circuit If this is the case it must be installed as shown in the diagram above The anode Non Striped side must be connected to the Gray Black wire of the Remote Start Unit The cathode Striped side must be connected to the hood pin switch If the hood pin switch is also used for an alarm trigger input be certain to use the dual diode assembly packaged with the Audiovox Remote Start Unit as shown in this installation guide AFTER THE CONNECTION OF THE NEUTRAL START SAFETY WIRE AS INDICATED IN ANY OF THE PREVIOUS ALTERNATE CONFIGURATIONS THIS CIRCUIT MUST BE TESTED FOR OPERATION Retest by following the steps outlined in the NEUTRAL START SAFETY TEST shown in this manual COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION After you have confirmed the operation of the Audiovox Remote Start unit and tested all the safety features of the system 1 If you have not done so already place the red rubber
14. e of the two pin harness provides a 12 volt pulse during the arming sequence or pulsed 12 volt lock output Connect the Green wire to the low current 12 volt signal wire from the factory door lock switch to the factory door lock relay See Below For Wiring Detail 3 Wire Positive Switched Door Lock Unlock Wiring Detail Factory Door Lock Unlock Switch Unlock From Fuse Factory Box 42 Vo ts Unlock Relay T d Factory 87a Lock Relay To Red Unlock Wire 1 Of Control Module BA 30 To Green Lock Wire OF Control Module 128 7451 9 of 16 Resistive Circuits As Well As 4 Wire Polarity Reversal and 5 Wire Alternating 12 Volt Door Lock Conirol Circuits These applications require the use of additional components which may include relays fixed resistors or for convenience the AS 9159 Door Lock Interface Refer to the AUDIOVOX Door Lock Wiring Supplement and or the Audiovox fax back service for information on your particular vehicle for properly connecting to these types of circuits 2 Pin Blue Connector Programming Switch Route the gray and black wires in the 2 pin connector from the previously installed programming switch to the control module and plug it into the mating blue connector on the side of the module 2 Pin White Auxiliary Output Connector Low Current Trunk Release Output 1Blue Wire Loaded This wire pulses to ground via an independent RF channel from the keychain transmitter This is a transistor
15. e that the vehicle cannot start via RF control in any gear selection other than park or neutral In both mechanical and electrical neutral start switch configurations the connection of the Yellow wire will be made to the low current start solenoid wire of the ignition switch harness This wire will have 12 volts when the ignition switch is turned to the start crank position only This wire will have 0 volts in all other ignition switch positions 128 7451 3 of 16 NOTE This wire must be connected to the vehicle side of the starter cut relay when used For the electrical neutral switch configuration this connection must be made between the starter inhibit relay when used and the neutral safety switch as shown in the following diagram Failure to connect this wire to the ignition switch side of the neutral safety switch can result in personal injury and property damage SEE NEUTRAL START SAFETY TEST FOR FURTHER DETAILS Remote Start Connection Ignition Motor Inhibit Rel Closed tn Park Wrist Used ii Or Neutral Only BLUE WIRE Ignition 1 Output Connect this wire to the ignition 1 wire from the ignition switch This wire will show 12 volts when the ignition key is turned to the to the ON or RUN and the START or CRANK positions and will have 0 volts when the key is turned to the OFF and ACCESSORY positions For Diesel Applications this wire must be connected to the ignition circuit that powers the glow
16. emote Start unit The reference diagram below shows a typical GM B Body ECM reference wire and how it is to be connected to the Remote Start Unit 4 I Electronic Control Module ECM Solid State Do Not Measure Resistance Park Neutral l Input Remote Start Control Switch To Remote Start Enable Wire Black White KEY IN SENSOR CIRCUITS If the vehicle you are working on does not have or you cannot locate the ECM reference wire there are two alternatives available Although not preferred the vehicle Key In Sensor may be reconfigured to allow a margin of safety and will prevent the vehicle with a Mechanical Neutral Start Switch from starting in gear AUDIOVOX ADVISES THAT YOU MAINTAIN THE FACTORY CIRCUIT WHENEVER POSSIBLE The following two circuits may be used only if the above circuit is not available NOTE When completing an installation using either of the following key in sensor circuits if the operator inserts the ignition key while the vehicle is running under the control of the Remote Start the vehicle will shut down This must be explained to the operator as it is in contrast to the normal operation of a vehicle utilizing an electrical neutral start switch and is inconsistent with the operator s manual Additional information concerning Key In Sensor methods 1 amp 2 are listed below and should be reviewed before 128 7451 13 of 16 considering either alternative Method 1 will allow the safety req
17. he dashboard The mounting location selected must be within 24 of the ignition switch wiring harness to allow connection of the 6 pin main wiring harness Be certain that the chosen location will not interfere with proper operation of the vehicle Avoid mounting the module to or routing the wiring around the steering shaft column as the module or wiring may wrap around or block the steering wheel preventing proper control of the vehicle Secure the module in the chosen location using cable ties or screws as necessary NOTE Do Not Mount The Module In The Engine Compartment as it is not waterproof HOOD PIN SWITCH The hood pin switch included in this package is required for the safety shut down of the remote start unit If the vehicle is being worked on this hood switch prevents the remote start activation even if the RF command to start is issued This hood pin switch MUST be installed in all applications Failure to install the hood pin switch may result in personal injury or property damage Mount the hood pin switch in an area under the hood that is away from water drain paths If necessary the included brackets may be used to move the hood pin switch away from rain gutters or allow mounting to the firewall behind the hood seal In either case the hood pin switch must be set up to allow the hood to depress the switch at least 1 4 when the hood is closed and fully extended when the hood is opened For direct mounting a 1 4 hole must be drilled
18. insure that adequate clearance is allowed for the body of the switch and also that the drill will not penetrate any existing factory wiring or fluid lines Drill a 1 4 hole in the desired location and mount the switch by passing it through the panel from the underside Secure the switch using the nut star washer and on off faceplate It is suggested that the switch be orientated to allow the on position to be up toward the driver and the off position to be down or away from the driver Route the switch wires toward the control module Place the RED rubber boot included in the kit over the switch handle to differentiate this switch from the program switch The APS 55 is to be used in vehicles with AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS only Although this combination Keyless Entry Remote Start unit is a sophisticated system with many advanced features IT MUST NOT be installed into a vehicle with a manually operated transmission Doing so may result in serious personal injury and property damage 128 7451 2 of 16 THE RECEIVER ANTENNA ASSEMBLY The Superheterodyne Receiver Antenna Assembly provided with this unit allows routing from below the dashboard for maximum operating range Choose a location above the belt line dashboard of the vehicle for best reception Special considerations must be made for windshield glass as some newer vehicles utilize a metallic shielded window glass that will inhibit or restrict RF reception In these vehicles route
19. n and drops low when the glow plug circuits temperature is reached Be sure to fuse the wire with a 1 Amp Fuse when connecting to a high current circuit such as a factory glow plug wire The fuse should be installed as close to the high current wire as possible If you are installing this unit in a Gasoline vehicle this wire is not used WIRING THE 4 PIN AUXILIARY OUTPUT HARNESS The auxiliary 4 pin connector provides low current outputs to control various functions in the vehicle during different stages of the Remote Start unit s operation Understanding these outputs and the time in which they occur will allow you to determine if they are needed for the particular vehicle you are working on as well as how to use them Black w Blue Trace Wire Pulsed Ground Output Before Start The Black w Blue Trace wire will provide a 1 second 300 mA pulsed ground output 1 5 second before the remote start unit activates as well as when the transmitter is used to disarm the system Typical use for this output would be to disarm a factory theft deterrent system to prevent false triggering of the factory alarm when the remote start unit engages or when the transmitter is used to unlock the doors Black w Light Green Trace Wire Pulsed Ground Output After Start The Black w Light Green Trace wire will provide a 1 second 300mA pulsed ground output after the vehicle is started under control of the remote start unit Typically this wire will be used to re lock the vehicle do
20. n occasion where the following circuit may be required To use the adapter the Green Black wires must connect to the negative side of the ignition coil s 1 For vehicles utilizing independent coils per cylinder connect the three Green Black leads to alternate coils To achieve optimum performance the coil signals must be evenly distributed This is accomplished by first mapping out the firing order of the engine in groups of as indicated below Draw a circle around any of the columns The Green Black wires should be connected to the negative terminal of the respective cylinder number which appears in any of the circles 2 For vehicles utilizing 2 cylinder firing per coil pack connect Green Black to the tach side of each coil pack For 8 cylinder four coil systems connect to any of the three coils 3 Connect the Yellow wire to a 12 volt ignition 1 source This wire will have 12 volts with the ignition in the on and start position and have 0 volts with the ignition in the off position 4 Connect the Green wire to the tach input of the Audiovox remote start unit GREEN BLACK 1N4003 mk 7 2 U K CONNECT TO CYLINDERS 137 OR 862 OR 451 K 8 amp 3 4 7 8 TESTING YOUR INSTALLATION CONNECT TO CYLINDERS 1 3 7 OR 5 4 8 OR 6 2 1 WARNING The following procedure must be performed after the installation of an Audiovox Remote Start 128 7451 11 of 16 Device It is the responsibility of the installi
21. ng technician to complete these tests Failure to test the unit in the following manner may result in personal injury property damage or both HOOD PIN SAFETY SHUT DOWN The intention of the hood pin safety shut down is to prevent the Remote Start unit from being activated while a mechanic or vehicle owner is performing normal routine vehicle maintenance To test the integrity of this circuit 1 With the driver s window in the down position start the vehicle using the RF transmitter 2 Reach inside the car and pull the hood release 3 Raise the hood and confirm that the remote start unit shuts down If the unit fails this test recheck your pin switch connection to the Gray Black wire of the Audiovox Remote Start Unit WARNING DO NOT RELEASE THIS VEHICLE TO THE CONSUMER UNTIL YOU CONFIRM THE OPERATION OF THE HOOD PIN SAFETY SHUT DOWN FEATURE MANUAL SHUT DOWN ENABLE CIRCUIT The intent of the manual shut down enable circuit is to allow the vehicle operator to prevent operation of the Remote Start Unit regardless of the RF transmitter operation To test the integrity of the manual shut down enable circuit 1 Place the control switch in the on Closed To Ground position 2 Start the vehicle using the RF transmitter 3 The vehicle should start and run under the control of the remote start unit 4 Move the switch to the off Open From Ground position the vehicle should shut off If the unit fails this test recheck
22. ntly connected to in the vehicle This wire provides a 12 Volt output when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and 0 Volts when the ignition key is OFF and when the vehicle is running under the control of the remote starter This wire should be connected to the ignition input of the alarm system The Yellow w Black wire output will allow you to remote start the vehicle while leaving the alarm armed and to lock unlock the doors while running under control of the remote start unit 2 WHITE Wires Parking Light Flasher These wires are the COMMON and NORMALLY OPEN contacts of the on board parking lamp relay If the vehicle s parking lights are a 12 volt switched system connect 1 of the White wires to a fused 15A max 12 volt battery source and connect the second White wire to the vehicle s parking light wire If the vehicle s parking lights are a chassis ground switched system connect 1 of the White wires to a chassis ground source and connect the second White wire to the vehicle s parking light wire Vehicle Parking Lights From Vehicle Park Light Switch White From Remote To Constant TET Start Module 12 Volt Source am 2nd White or See Note If Gnd Switched White w Red Trace Added 15 Amp Fuse Wire rrom Reniotg 128 7451 6 of 16 LIGHT BLUE Wire Ignition 3 Shock Disable Output This wire provides a 300mA ground output that becomes active 3 seconds before the Remote Start
23. nually monitor the engine tach rate while the unit is under power of the Remote Start module This wire will be routed to the vehicle ECM tach input or through the firewall into the engine compartment and connect to the negative side of the ignition coil This Remote Start unit learns the tach rate of the vehicle and in most cases will operate properly from one multi coil pack regardless of the number of cylinders If the vehicle has a single coil unit for each cylinder it may be necessary to connect this wire to more than one cylinder for proper tach reference See multi coil wiring detail shown later in this manual for additional information Tachometer Input Wiring Detail To Remote Start To Igniter Module Tach Input Spark Plugs Spark Plugs 1 amp 3 aA 2 amp 4 7 Existing 4 Cylinder Multi Coil Pack Green Yellow Wire Diesel Wait To Start Input The Green Yellow wire of the 2 pin connector will connect to a diesel vehicles glow plug wire When the unit receives a start command this wire must go to 12 then to ground to allow the crank sequence to begin When ignition 1 is activated by the remote start unit the glow plug circuit gets energized 12 volts when the glow plug circuit of the vehicle drops the 12 volts which effectively grounds the wait to start input then 500mS later the starter will engage This wire can also be connected to the Glow Plug Bulb wire in the vehicle if this bulb wire gets 12 volts when the ignition comes o
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25. of the Remote Start Unit To Do This 1 Measure the resistance of the resistor pellet on the ignition key then select a resistor within 5 of the key s value from the resistor pack supplied 2 Locate the pair of VATS wires in the vehicle usually a pair of thin gauge wires running from the ignition switch to the VATS control module NOTE These wires are typically White w Black trace and Violet w Yellow trace however in later model Cadillacs they are run through an orange sleeve and are either both Black both Yellow or both White wires Consult the factory service manual for additional information 3 Connect the Light Blue Wire from the Remote Start Unit to terminal 86 of an external relay Connect terminal 85 of the relay to a fused 12 volt battery source 4 Cut 1 wire as shown and connect the ignition switch side of the cut wire to terminal 87a of the relay Connect the other side of the 1 wire to terminal 30 5 Connect the previously selected resistor from terminal 87 to the second 2 wire as shown NOTE The above information and following diagram is for the GM VATS system only For GM PASS LOCK System you will require the Audiovox AS PASS II Module General Motors VATS By Pass Diagram To Light Blue Ignition 3 Wire From 16 Pin Harness Vat Wire 1 Matchin r Resin T Battery Source VATS Control Module 128 7451 7 of 16 Green Orange Wire Tach Sensor Input This wire will conti
26. ors if the doors unlock automatically when the factory anti theft system is disarmed Black w Red Trace Wire Pulsed Ground Output After Shutdown The Black w Red Trace wire will provide a 1 second 300 mA pulsed ground output after the remote start unit shuts down This output will occur regardless of whether the circuit times out or is manually terminated Typically this output will be used to re lock the vehicle doors if the doors unlock automatically when the ignition circuit transitions to off Black w Yellow Trace Wire Ground Output During Start Crank The Black w Yellow Trace wire will provide a 300 mA ground output while the starter output of the remote start unit is active This output can be used to activate the Crank Low Bulb Test wire found in some GM vehicles This wire is also referred to as the ECM wake up wire in some Chrysler vehicles 128 7451 8 of 16 NOTE The outputs above are low current outputs and must be used with a relay if the circuit s requirement is more than 300 mA 2 Pin Door Lock Unlock Harness White Connector The Red amp Green Door Lock Unlock output wires provide either a pulsed ground or pulsed 12 volts to control the vehicle door lock unlock circuits The output of these wires has a maximum switching capability of 300mA Many vehicles today have factory door lock relays which can be connected directly to these outputs however always confirm that the factory relays in your particula
27. r vehicle do not exceed the rated 300mA output of the units door lock unlock circuit Plug the 2 pin connector of the door lock unlock harness into the mating connector shell of the control module Determine the door lock circuit of the vehicle you are working on and wire according to the diagrams shown 3 Wire Ground Switched Door Lock Circuits In this application the Red wire of the 2 pin harness provides a ground pulse during the arming sequence or pulsed ground lock output Connect the Red wire to the low current ground signal wire from the factory door lock switch to the factory door lock relay The Green wire of the 2 pin harness provides a ground pulse during the disarming sequence or pulsed ground unlock output Connect the Green wire to the low current ground signal wire from the factory door unlock switch to the factory door unlock relay See Below For Wiring Detail 3 Wire Ground Switched Door Lock Unlock Wiring Detail Factory Door Lock Uniock Switch Unlock Lock ey Pa l a Factory Lock Relay From Fuse Box 12 Varts To Red Lock Wire Of Control Module To Green Unlock Wire OF Control Module 3 Wire Positive Switched Door Locks In this application the Red wire of the two pin harness provides a 12 volt pulse during the disarming sequence or pulsed 12 volt unlock output Connect the Red wire to the low current 12 volt signal wire from the factory door unlock switch to the factory door unlock relay The Green wir
28. terminal Black Wire Of Control Module Clean Non Painted Metal Surface BLACK w WHITE TRACER WIRE Control Switch The Black w White tracer wire provides ON OFF control of the Remote Starter When the Black w White wire is switched to a full time ground the APS 55 Remote Start Module is operative When the Black w White wire is at open circuit through the control switch the remote starter is disabled Connect the Black w White tracer wire to one of the wires from the back of the previously mounted control switch Connect the remaining wire of the control switch to chassis ground Always try to mount the switch so that the ON position is in an upward or toward the driver direction GRAY WIRE Negative Inhibit Input 1 Connect the GRAY wire to the previously mounted hood pin switch provided This wire will be routed through the firewall into the engine compartment It is necessary to use an existing grommet when passing wires through the firewall to prevent short circuiting This is an important safety feature of the System failure to use this feature can result in serious injury Route the wire to the pin switch and connect it using the bullet connector provided Hood Pin Switch To Negative Shut Down Wire GRAY w BLACK TRACER WIRE Negative Inhibit Input 2 Any time the gray w black tracer wire is grounded the Remote Starter will stop operating even if the signal is received from the transmitter If the brake light switch in the
29. tion switch Separate feed wires must be used for the Red and Red White wires If your vehicle does not have two battery feed wires at the ignition switch then it is possible to connect both wires to the vehicle s battery This wire provides power for the start relay and the accessory relay IMPORTANT IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLING TECHNICIAN TO DETERMINE THE LOAD FACTOR OF THE VEHICLES ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING AND TO ADEQUATELY FUSE THE TWO POWER WIRES BASED ON THAT LOAD IF THE VEHICLE RUNNING UNDER LOAD WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER HEATER BLOWER MOTOR AND ACCESSORIES EXCEEDS 24 AMPS CONTINUOUS WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO FUSES BE USED IN COMBINATION ON EACH POWER WIRE AS SHOWN BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION SEE TECH UPDATE ISSUED 9 30 96 From Battery Source rt Unit W YELLOW WIRE Starter Output Careful consideration for the connection of this wire must be made to prevent the vehicle from starting while in gear Understanding the difference between a mechanical and an electrical Neutral Start Switch will allow you to properly identify the circuit and select the correct installation method In addition you will realize why the connection of the safety wire is required for all mechanical switch configurations Failure to make this connection properly can result in personal injury and property damage In all installations it is the responsibility of the installing technician to test the remote start unit and assur
30. tion while the vehicle is in gear but offers no consideration for electrical operation Because of this potential problem this installation requires the additional connection of a safety wire from the remote start device to the vehicle Park Neutral ECM Input or the vehicle key in sensor This connection will prevent remote start operation if the key is left in the ignition switch regardless of the gear selector position PARK NEUTRAL ECM INPUT The Park Neutral ECM input is the preferred method of installation This not only maintains the integrity of the factory circuit it is also the easiest to install providing the vehicle you are working on has this ECM input The installation required for this application shown below indicates the slight reconfiguration of the control switch wiring and the addition of a 4000 series diode Shown is a typical GM Park Neutral ECM input circuit To connect the Audiovox remote start unit to the GM Park Neutral ECM input 1 Locate the Orange Black reference wire in the C2 connector found at the ECM in GM B Body vehicles or locate the equivalent reference wire in the vehicle you are installing the Audiovox Remote Start Unit in 2 Connect the Cathode Striped end of a 4000 series diode to this reference wire 3 Connect the Anode Non Striped end of the diode to one side of the Remote Start enable switch 4 Connect the other side of the enable switch to the Black White enable input wire of the R
31. transmitter in an attempt to start the vehicle The car should not start Repeat the above test this time move the gear selector to the drive position If the unit attempts to start failing this test recheck your Yellow Wire s connection This wire must be connected to the ignition switch side of the Neutral Start Switch If the vehicle you are working on does not have an Electrical Neutral Safety Switch it will be necessary to reconfigure the Remote Starts Wiring to accommodate this vehicle The information concerning the Mechanical 128 7451 12 of 16 Neutral Safety Switch provided below will help you to determine if the vehicle you are working on has this type of safety switch and will provide alternate wiring methods to accommodate this situation WARNING REMEMBER TO RECONNECT THE BROWN BLACK WIRE TEMPORARILY DISCONNECTED IN STEP 3 DO NOT RELEASE THIS VEHICLE TO THE CONSUMER UNTIL YOU CONFIRM THE OPERATION OF THE NEUTRAL SAFETY START FEATURE MECHANICAL NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH CONSIDERATIONS Mechanical neutral safety switch configurations differ slightly in that they do not offer the same level of safety when installing a remote start device Often when the ignition switch is turned off while the gear selector is in any position other than park or neutral the mechanical function will not allow the key to be turned to the start position or be removed from the ignition cylinder This configuration prevents mechanical opera
32. uired for the remote start unit and prevent the vehicle from starting while in any gear other than Park or Neutral while the key is in the ignition cylinder However if the key is left in the ignition switch and the door is left opened the added relay will be energized causing a 150mA drain on the battery Method 2 will allow the safety required for the remote start unit and prevent the vehicle from starting while in any gear other than Park or Neutral while the key is in the ignition cylinder However the original factory key in chime module will not alert the owner that the key has been left in the ignition switch In addition this may also effect other warning tones such as the light on reminder These situations should be carefully considered before altering the vehicle s wiring and must be fully explained to the consumer Circuits may be used only if the above circuit is not available To connect to the key in sensor as shown in method 1 Locate the control wire that connects the drivers door pin switch to the key in sensor switch Cut this wire and connect the ignition cylinder side to chassis ground Locate the key in sensor switch wire that connects the chime module to the ignition cylinder Cut this wire and connect the ignition cylinder side to terminal 30 of a P amp B VF45F11 or equivalent relay Connect the cathode striped side of a 4002 series diode to this same wire and connect the non striped side to the negative shut
33. vehicle switches ground to the brake light circuit connect the Gray w Black trace wire to the output of the brake light switch If the brake light switch in the vehicle switches 12 Volts do not use the Gray w Black wire see Brown w Black tracer wire BROWN WIRE Positive Inhibit Input 1 Any time 12 Volts is applied to the Brown wire the Remote Starter will stop operating even if the signal is received from the transmitter If the vehicle has a factory installed hood pin switch and that switch provides 12 Volts to an under hood light the Brown wire can be connected to the existing pin switch 128 7451 5 of 16 BROWN w BLACK Tracer Wire Positive Inhibit Input 2 Any time 12 Volts is applied to the Brown w Black tracer wire the Remote Starter will stop operating even if the signal is received from the transmitter If the brake light switch in the vehicle switches 12 Volts to the brake light circuit connect the Brown w Black trace wire to the output of the brake light switch If the brake light switch in the vehicle switches ground do not use the Brown w Black wire see Gray w Black tracer wire Brake Switch Positive Shutdown Detail 12 Volts From Fuse Box Switch Closes When Brake Is Depressed To Brown w Black Trace Wire Brake Light Bulbs YELLOW w BLACK Tracer Wire 12 Volt Alarm By Pass Output NOTE You must disconnect the ignition input of the alarm from any other wire that it is prese
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