Audiovox AX-45 Automobile Electronics User Manual
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1. Model AX 45 A Installation Manual AUDIOVOX CORPORATION Keyless Entry System With Two Auxiliary Outputs Installation Instructions This Unit Is Intended For Installation In Vehicles With 12 Volt Negative Ground Electrical Systems Only Kit Contents 1 Control Module 2 Three Button Transmitters 4 Channel Code Learning Receiver On Board Antenna 15 Amp In line Fuse Holder With Fuse 5 Amp In line Fuse Holder With Fuse Installation Manual Operator s Manual Limited Warranty 128 6992 1of8 This Keyless Entry System is designed to provide a convenient electronic means to gain access to the vehicle by providing RF remote control over the vehicle s power door lock system The unit also includes outputs to control the vehicle s dome lights as well as exterior parking lights Although not an alarm system this unit also incudes a starter interrupt circuit output It also includes two additional auxiliary outputs designed to allow for control over optional devices such as a power trunk release or engine starting device BEFORE BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION 1 Find locations to mount the following items Control Module Dash Mounted LED Valet Program Manual Override Switch Determine the type of factory power door lock system in use Knowing the type of system before beginning be Hater pa can make the installation easier and faster since you can build whatever interface if needed eforehand Determine2. Chirp 2 Chirp 3 Chirps Default First Passive Arming Active Arming Active Arming Second Ignition D L ON Ignition D L OFF Ignition D L OFF Third Ignition D UL ON Ignition D UL OFF Ignition D UL OFF Fourth Chirps ON Chirps OFF Chirps ON Fifth Passive D L Active D L Active D L Sixth Siren Output Horn Output Horn Output Seventh 800ms D L Pulse 3 5 Sec D L Pulse 800ms D L Pulse 800ms Door Lock Double 800ms D UL Pulses To Program These Features Entering the Programming Mode involves operating the Ignition Switch and the Valet Program Manual Override Switch in a particular sequence This sequence is very time dependent in other words it must be performed quickly in order for you to enter the mode This sequence is also only one step different from the Transmitter Programming Mode so make certain you perform the sequence properly Upon entering the Programming Mode the system is immediately set to allow adjustment of the First Programmable Feature That First feature Passive or Active Arming can then be set ON or OFF by pressing the lock button of the transmitter The system confirms that it is set to adjust the First feature by repeatedly flashing the LED once with a pause in between each flash The system will then report how the feature has been set by the number of chirps heard after prosin the transmitter button Toggling the Valet Program Manual Override Switch once again will advance you to the econd Programmable Feature confirmed by a repe
3. from the factory door unlock switch to the factory door lock control relay Blue Red wire is Not Used 3 Wire Ground Switched 2 Step Door Locks In this application the green wire provides a ground pulse during locking or the pulsed ground lock output Connect the green wire to the wire that provides a low current ground signal from the factory door lock switch to the factory door lock control relay The blue wire provides the first ground pulse during unlocking or the drivers door pulsed ground unlock output Connect this wire to the drivers door unlock relay that requires a low current ground signal to unlock only the drivers door If the vehicle does not have a separate drivers door relay one will have to be added Locate the drivers door unlock motor wire and cut it at a convenient location to allow wiring of an optional relay Connect the door side of the cut wire to terminal 30 of the optional relay added Connect the vehicle side of the cut wire to terminal 87a of the optional relay added Connect the blue wire of the 3 pin harness to terminal 86 of the optional relay added Connect terminal 85 of the optional relay added to a fused constant 12 volt source Most vehicles door lock unlock motor legs rest at ground and switch 12 volts to the door lock unlock motor legs for operation If this is the case in the vehicle you are working on connect the remaining 4 128 6992 4of8 terminal 87 to a fused 12 volt source In the
4. of the ignition key switch Attach the RED wire of the harness to this point by splicing and taping the connection YELLOW Wire Ignition Input Wire This wire provides the system with an ignition power input from the vehicle Connect this wire to the Ignition wire primary ignition wire from the ignition switch This vehicle wire will show 12VDC when the ignition key is turned to the ON or RUN position and when turned to the START or CRANK positions and will have 0 VDC when the key is turned to the OFF and ACCESSORY positions Locate an ignition power wire at the vehicle s ignition switch harness By splicing and taping the connection attach the YELLOW wire of the system to this point WHITE Wire Positive Parking Light Flash Wire 128 6992 2of8 This wire is a Tb to output a 12VDC positive a flash output driven by the UNITS s internal relay to be connected directly to the vehicle s positive parking light circuit Once the wire is located confirm that all the vehicle s parking lights will illuminate when 12VDC is connected to it NOTE Some vehicles mostly European have isolated left and right side parking lights To connect to the parking light systems in these vehicles you must use separate SPDT relays to connect to each side in order to keep them isolated Attach the WHITE wire of the system to this point GREEN Wire Negative Door Sense Input Wire If the vehicle s interior lights are controlled
5. rare instance that the vehicle door lock unlock motor legs rest at 12 volts and switches ground to the door lock unlock motors connect the remaining terminal 87 to chassis ground The Blue Red wire provides a pulse ground output when the unlock button of the transmitter is pressed a second time after unlocking the driver s door Connect the Blue Red wire to the wire that provides a low current ground signal from the factory door unlock switch to the factory door lock control relay 3 Wire Positive Switched Door Locks In this application the green wire provides a positive pulse during unlocking or the pulsed 12 volt unlock output Connect the green wire to the wire that provides a low current positive signal from the factory door unlock switch to the factory door lock control relay The blue wire provides a positive pulse during locking or the pulsed 12 volt lock output Connect the blue wire to the wire that provides a low current positive signal from the factory door lock switch to the factory door lock control relay 3 Wire Positive Switched 2 Step Door Locks The blue wire provides a positive pulse during locking or the pulsed 12 volt lock output Connect the blue wire to the wire that provides a low current positive signal from the factory door lock switch to the factory door lock control relay The green wire provides a positive pulse during unlocking or the drivers door pulsed positive unlock output Connect this wire to the drivers
6. whether the vehicle includes a power trunk release system and if so what type it is INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS CONTROL MODULE The Control Module is NOT waterproof DO NOT mount it in the Engine Compartment Select a mounting location under the dashboard Choose a mounting location that will not interfere with proper operation of the vehicle s steering column mechanism and brake and gas pedals Secure the Control Module in the chosen location Wait until all components have been installed and all connections made before plugging in the main connectors DASH MOUNTED LED The small Red LED included in the kit serves as a visual indicator of the system s status and provides a visual deterrent to a potential thief The LED also provides important feed back information during the transmitter and feature program modes The LED should be installed in the dashboard in a highly visible area that may be seen from the driver s seat as well as from outside the vehicle Try to choose a location close enough to the Control Module so that the LED s wires will reach Carefully inspect the area behind your chosen location to insure that the drill will not penetrate any existing factory wiring or fluid lines Drill a 1 4 hole and pass the connector end of the LED through the hole and route the wires toward the location of the Control Module Press the LED firmly into place until it is fully seated VALET MANUAL OVERRIDE SWITCH Since much of the use of this s
7. Yellow To Black w White Tracer Wire SPLICE TO 12 VOLTS BATTERY SOURCE FOR POSITIVE SWITCHING DOME LIGHT CIRCUITS FORD TYPE SPLICE TO EXISTING CONNECT TO CHASSIS DOOR COURTESY GROUND FOR NEGATIVE LIGHT WIRE FROM SWITCHING DOME LIGHT DOOR PIN SWITCH CIRCUITS GM TYPE TO FUSED 12VDC BATTERY SOURCE 2003 Audiovox Electronics Corp 150 Marcus Blvd Hauppauge N Y 11788 128 6992 128 6992 8 of 8
8. al 85 of the relay to a fused 12VDC source Connect the common normally open and normally closed contacts of the relay to perform the selected function of Channel 2 128 6992 3 of 8 WHITE BLUE Wire Immediate 300mA Duration of Transmit Channel 4 Output This wire supplies a 300mA switched output whenever Channel 4 of the receiver is accessed Pressing A combination of the transmitter Lock Unlock buttons simultaneously will access Channel 4 and will remain active for as long as the transmitter button s is held This is a low current output and must be connected to a relay to supply power to the device you intend to control Connect this wire to terminal 86 of a VF45F11 P amp B relay or equivalent Connect terminal 85 of the relay to a fused 12 volt source Connect the common normally open and normally closed contacts of the relay to perform the selected function of the Channel 4 output ORANGE Wire Ground When Armed Output This wire provides a 300mA ground output when the keyless entry is locked to control the optional starter inhibit relay Connect the Orange wire to terminal 86 of a standard SPDT relay Connect terminal 85 of the relay to an ignition wire in the vehicle that is 12VDC when the ignition key is turned to the on and start positions and off when the key is in the off position Locate and cut the low current starter solenoid wire found at the vehicle s ignition switch harness This wire will have 12VDC when t
9. ating two LED flashes with a pause in between each flash etc It is important to_note that when you first enter the Programming Mode you are automatically positioned to adjust the First Programmable Feature and that the Valet Program Manual Override Switch allows you to toggle from there t rough each of the six more programmable features However it will not allow you to return to any feature once you have toggled past it Should you accidentally toggle past the feature you wanted to program you must exit and re enter the Programming Mode and then adjust the feature you missed It is also important to note that you may toggle past as many programmable features as you wish without having to adjust them Each time you toggle forward to a new feature the horn will chirp the appropriate number of times 1 2 or 3 times to indicate how that feature is currently set and the LED will flash the appropriate number of times to indicate the number of the feature a through Seventh that you are set to adjust For example you might enter the mode and toggle the Valet Program Manual Override Switch 3 times in order to_adjust the Fourth programmable feature The system would respond with 1 Chirp and the LED would begin to flash 4 Flashes pause and repeat This has told you that the system is ready for you to adjust the Fourth programrnabie feature and that it is crony programmed for Chirps ON A single press of the lock button of the transmitter will cause the syst
10. by grounding door pinswitches typical of most GM Chrysler and import vehicles the Green negative door sense wire should connect to one of the vehicle s factory door pin switches In many cases the factory door pinswitches are wired in parallel making it necessary to connect to only one door switch in order to detect the opening of all doors In a few cases this will not be true making it necessary to connect to the vehicle dome light which pla is the intersection point of all doors Locate the vehicle s negative door trigger wire in the vehicle s kick panel or under dash Connect the Green wire of the system to this point PURPLE Wire Positive Door Sense Input Wire If the vehicle s interior lights are controlled by 12VDC Positive door pinswitches typical of most Ford vehicles the Purple positive door sense wire should connect to one of the vehicle s factory door pin switches In many cases the factory door pinswitches are wired in parallel making it necessary to connect to only one door switch in order to detect the opening of all doors In a few cases this will not be true making it necessary to connect to the vehicle domelight which typically is the intersection point of all doors Locate the vehicle s positive door trigger wire in the vehicle s kick panel or under dash Using the appropriate connector attach the PURPLE wire of the system to this point BLACK Wire Main System Ground This is one of the most important wires of t
11. d output 300 mA To connect this output to drive an optional siren a relay must be used to convert the negative output to a positive output The output wire must be See for siren output Please refer to the section titled Programming System Features later on in this manual for the programming procedure Find a suitable mounting location for the siren and mount it properly Run the siren s positive wire into the passenger compartment to the location of the system and connect it to the additional relay BLACK WHITE Dome Light Supervision Output Wire This wire provides a 30 second ground output 300 mA Max whenever the remote is used to unlock the doors This allows for the illumination of the vehicle s interior before entry It also provides a flashing output that duplicates the parking light output flash rate whenever the Panic Mode is engaged This wire must be connected to an external relay and wired to the vehicle s interior entry lighting whenever the optional Interior Illumination feature circuit is desired RED WHITE Wire Delayed 300mA Pulsed Channel 2 Output This wire supplies a 300mA ground pulsed output whenever channel three of the receiver is accessed Pressing Button 3 for three seconds will access Channel 2 This is a low current output and must be connected to a relay to supply power to the trunk release or the circuit you wish to control Connect this wire to terminal 86 of a VF45F11 P amp B relay or equivalent Connect termin
12. door unlock relay that requires a low current positive signal to unlock only the drivers door If the vehicle does not have a separate drivers door relay one will have to be added Locate the drivers door unlock motor wire and cut it at a convenient location to allow wiring of an optional relay Connect the door side of the cut wire to terminal 30 of the optional relay added Connect the vehicle side of the cut wire to terminal 87a of the optional relay added Connect the green wire of the 3 pin harness to terminal 86 of the optional relay added Connect terminal 85 of the optional relay added to chassis ground Most vehicles door lock unlock motor legs rest at ground and switch 12 volts to the door lock unlock motor legs for operation if this is the case in the vehicle you are working on connect the remaining terminal 87 to a fused 12 volt source In the rare instance that the vehicle door lock unlock motor legs rest at 12 volts and switches ground to the door lock unlock motors connect the remaining terminal 87 to chassis ground The Blue Red wire provides a pulse ground output when the unlock button of the transmitter is pressed a second time after unlocking the driver s door Because the vehicle you are working on requires a positive pulse from the factory door lock switch to the factory door lock control relay you will have to add a relay to invert the output polarity of this wire Connect the Blue Red wire to terminal 86 of the optional added re
13. em to produce 2 Chirps This signifies that you have panes the programming to Chirps OFF Please follow the programming procedure on the next page and refer to the list of the Programmable Features above when programming the system To program these selectable features Action System Response LED Response Turn ignition on No response Turn the valet switch on then off 3 times 1 Chirp LED 1 flash Within 3 seconds turn ignition Off Short chirp then long chirp Then On 2 chirps active arming 1 Flash pause Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp passive arming or 6 128 6992 6 of 8 Second Turn the valet switch on then off 2 chirps auto locks off 2 Flash pause Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp auto locks on or Third Turn the valet switch on then off 2 chirps auto unlock off 3 Flash pause Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp auto unlock on or Fourth Turn the valet switch on then off 1 chirp chirps on 4 Flash pause Press transmitter Lock button to change 2 chirps chirps off or Fifth Turn the valet switch on then off 2 chirps active locks 5 Flash pause Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp passive locks or Sixth Turn the valet switch on then off 2 chirp horn output 6 Flash pause Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp siren output or Seventh Turn the valet switch on then off 1 chirp 800ms door lock output 7 Flash pause Press transmitter Lock butto
14. he ignition key is moved to the start crank position and will have 0 volts in all other key positions Connect one side of the cut wire to terminal 87a of the relay Connect the other side of the cut wire to terminal 30 of the relay DOOR LOCK UNLOCK CONTROL HARNESS 3PIN White Plug w 3 Wires GREEN BLUE amp BLUE RED The Green and Blue Door Lock Unlock output wires provide either a momentary pulsed ground or a momentary pulsed 12VDC output for controlling a vehicle s power door lock unlock circuit To better understand this refer to the table below The Blue Red trace wire will provide a pulsed ground only and will only provide an output when the lock unlock button of the transmitter is pressed a second time after a first unlock command was issued This is used for second step unlock or all doors unlock in a two step circuit In this arrangement Green is used to control the drivers door unlock relay and the Blue Red will be used to control unlock of all other doors 3 Wire Ground Switched Signal Step Door Locks In this application the green wire provides a ground pulse during arming or the pulsed ground lock output Connect the green wire to the wire that provides a low current ground signal from the factory door lock switch to the factory door lock control relay The blue wire provides a ground pulse during disarming or the pulsed ground unlock output Connect the blue wire to the wire that provides a low current ground signal
15. he installation It must be connected properly to a solid chassis ground Special care must be taken to locate a clean metal part of the chassis as an attachment point for this wire Some installers prefer to locate a sturdy metal bolt under the dashboard or at the kick panel and use it as the attachment point If you find a suitable factory bolt that reads ground when tested attach a ring terminal connector to the Black wire remove the bolt place the ring terminal over the bolt and reinstall it tightening it securely If you choose instead to drill your own mounting hole into the vehicle s chassis be certain to remove any paint or grease and secure the ring terminal BROWN BLACK Wire Horn Siren Output Wire This wire provides a ground output 300 mA Max designed to drive a relay which in turn can drive either the vehicle s horn or an optional electronic siren Depending upon which sounding device you decide to drive the Brown Black output wire must first be programmed to control either the Horn or the Siren The factory default setting is for the wire to control the horn nee refer to the section titled Programming System Features later on in this manual for the programming procedure To connect this output to drive a vehicle horn locate the vehicle s horn wire almost always a negative switched wire typically found among the wires of the steering column and connect it BROWN BLACK Wire Horn Siren Output Wire This wire provides a groun
16. lay Connect terminal 85 and 87 to a fuse 12 volt source Connect terminal 30 to the low current door unlock wire from the factory door switch to the door unlock control relay Resistive Circuits As Well As 4 Wire Polarity Reversal and 5 Wire Alternating 12 Volt Door Lock Control Circuits These applications require the use of additional components which may include relays or fixed resistors Check with your technician for information on these circuits or refer to the technical service hot line set up by your product representative PLUG IN CONNECTIONS AND COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION Now that all the other components have been installed and most of the main connections completed it is time to finish connecting the remaining plug in components and completing the installation Even though these are plug in connections and the plugs have been shaped such that they cannot be plugged in wrong please read and follow the instructions for each connection to make certain each component is properly installed DASH MOUNTED LED 2 PIN White Plug w 2 Wires Red and Blue The Red and Blue wires in the 2 PIN mini white connector control the anode and cathode of the dash mounted LED Route the twin lead Red and Blue wires from the LED to the control unit and plug the two pin connector into the mating white mini connector shell of the control module Do not force the connector it will only plug in one way VALET PROGRAM MANUAL OVERRIDE SWITCH 2 PIN Blue Plug
17. le Green Purple Yellow Brown Black Black White Red White White Blue Orange Black 12 V Constant Power 15A 12 V Constant Power 5A Door Trigger Input Door Trigger Input 12 V Ignition Input Horn Honk Output 300mA Dome Light Supervision Output 300mA Trunk Pop Output 300mA Latched Output 300mA Ch 4 Ground When Armed Output 300mA Chassis Ground Green Blue Blue Red 3 Pin Door Lock Harness Unlock Lock Lock Unlock 2nd Unlock 128 6992 70f8 Valet Switch Sama Route Thin Black Antenna Wire As DOOR LocK OUTPUTS High As Possible Lock Pulse Under The Dash Unlock Pulse Green Unlock Pulse Lock Pulse Blue 2nd Unlock Blue Red Connect To Black Chassis Ground Existing Low Current Start Solenoid Wire Connect To 12Volt Constant Battery Red Source Orange Existing Negative Door Pin Switch GM Type To 12 Volt IGN CRANK Existing Positive Door Pin Switch Ford Type CHANNEL 4 Negative Latching Output For Optional Remote Start or Window Roll Up CHANNEL 2 Ignition Negative Pulsed Red White Output For Optional HORN OUTPUT _ Brown Black __Remote Start onnect to Low Current Negative Trunk Release ire From Horn Switch Window Roll U T Switched 12 Volt
18. n to change 2 chirps 3 5 second door lock output Press transmitter lock button to change 3 chirps 800ms lock dbl 800ms unlock or Press and release the valet switch Exit program mode or Turn ignition key off Exit program mode Note Once you enter the feature programming mode do not allow more than 15 seconds to pass between steps or the programming will be terminated COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION After you have confirmed the operation of the system and tested any and all optional features of the system 1 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 2 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 3 Check the vehicle s wipers lights horn etc to insure proper operation 4 Replace all panels that were removed during installation and retest the system 5 Explain the operation of the system and its various features to the end user if available and place the Owner s Manual on the dashboard for them to find and review 12 Pin Main Harness White Parking Light Output Red Red Purp
19. w 2 Wires Black amp and Gray The Black and Gray wires in the 2 PIN blue connector are the ground supply and Valet Program input of the unit When the Gray wire is grounded under certain conditions the unit will enter the valet mode When the Gray wire is sequentially grounded under other conditions the unit will enter the various program modes Route the Black and Grey wires from the Valet Program Manual Override switch to the control unit and plug the blue 2 PIN connector into the mating blue connector shell of the control module Do not force the connector it will only plug in one way Note Please refer to the section 5 128 6992 5 of 8 Programming System Features shown later in this installation guide to learn the operation of the valet program manual override switch POWER DOOR LOCK HARNESS 3PIN White Plug w 3 Wires Green Blue amp Blue Red The connection of the power door lock unlock wires has already been explained Route the three pin connector to the unit and plug the connector into the mating white three pin connector shell of the control module Do not force the connector it will only plug in one way PROGRAMMING FEATURES There are seven 7 Programmable Features on this system Study the list below keeping in mind the features and their defaults how it comes programmed from the factory and decide how best to program the UNIT for your particular installation Programmable Features Features 1
20. witch a the vehicle operator requires concurrent operation of the ignition key switch it is recommended that the Valet Manual Override Switch be placed such that it can be reached by the driver s left hand while they operate the ignition key switch with their right hand The switch can be mounted to the lower dash panel in the drivers area Inspect behind the chosen location to insure that spac ar 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 meu the pane from the opposite side Secure the switch using the nut star washer and on off face plate Itis suggested that the switch be oriented to allow the on position to be up toward the driver and the off Po to be down or away from the driver Route the switch s wires and connector toward the location of the Control odule RED Wire Connects to Red Purple wire at harness plug Main 12 Volt Input Wire These are the main power input wires for the system Both wires connect to a separate fuse holder contained in the harness These fuse holders each hold a separate ATC fuse one 5AMP and one 15AMP This RED wire must be connected to a constant power wire at the vehicle s ignition switch harness or fuse box Locate a constant power wire at the vehicle s ignition switch harness This wire will read 12VDC at all times regardless of the position
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