Audiovox 128-8121 manual

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    128-8121 1 of 24 1 The selectable features can be set manually as explained below , or with the RF feature programmer . T o set features using the RF programmer , follow the instructions packaged with the programmer . Factory default settings are indicated by bold text. Note : The method of manual override can either be selected to operate from the[...]

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    128-8121 2 of 24 2 T o program these selectable features; Action System Response Turn ignition on No response Press and release the valet switch 3 times 1 Chirp - LED 1 flash Within 3 seconds, turn ignition Off Then On Short chirp, then long chirp This Action Accesses Feature Bank 2 Alarm Selectable Features First Press and release the valet switch[...]

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    128-8121 3 of 24 3 T o exit program mode, turn ignition off, or press and release valet switch. RF Programmable Features Bank 3 Is Remote Start Selectable Features: Feature Selection 1 Chirp 2 Chirps 3 Chirps 4 Chirps 5 Chirps 6 Chirps 1st Defrost Output Pulsed 10 Mins 2nd RF S tart Chirp O f f On On & Car Finder 3rd Run Time 5 Mins 10 Mins 15 [...]

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    128-8121 4 of 24 4 Action System Response Turn ignition on No response Press and release the valet switch 3 times 1 Chirp - LED 1 flash Within 3 seconds, turn ignition Off, On, Off, On Short chirp, then 2 long chirps This Action Accesses Feature Bank 3 Remote S tart Selectable Features First Press the valet switch one time 1 chirp = defrost output [...]

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    128-8121 5 of 24 5 This system is to be used in vehicles with AUTOMA TIC TRANSMISSIONS only! Although this combina- tion Keyless Entry/Remote S tart 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 da[...]

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    128-8121 6 of 24 6 This Remote S tart System is designed for use with Automatic T ransmission V ehicles 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 [...]

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    128-8121 7 of 24 7 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 swi[...]

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    128-8121 8 of 24 8 WIRING THE 4 PIN AL TERNA TE IGNITION HARNESS ORANGE/BLACK Wire: Parking Brake Input This wire is used only when the turbo timer mode, Bank 3, feature # 16 is selected ON. This input insures that the vehicle parking brake is applied whenever the vehicle is set up for and the turbo timer circuit is used. This input must switch to [...]

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    128-8121 9 of 24 9 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 terminal. GRAY WIRE: Negative Inhibit Input 1 [...]

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    128-8121 10 of 24 10 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 presently 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[...]

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    128-8121 11 of 24 11 C. GM V A TS Key Override: If the vehicle has the General Motors V A TS system installed, you will need to bypass the system while the vehicle is operating under the control of the Remote S tart Unit. T o Do This; 1. Measure the resistance of the resistor pellet on the ignition key then select a resistor within 5% of the key&ap[...]

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    128-8121 12 of 24 12 Green/Y ellow Wire: Diesel W ait T o S tart Input The Green/Yellow wire 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 energ[...]

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    128-8121 13 of 24 13 3 Pin Door Lock/Unlock Harness: (White Connector) The Red and Green wires will provide either a pulsed ground output to the factory door lock control relay , or a pulsed + 12 volt output to the factory door lock control relay . In either case, the maximum current draw through these outputs must not exceed 300mA. The Red w/Black[...]

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    128-8121 14 of 24 14 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 v[...]

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    128-8121 15 of 24 15 5 Pin Accessory Output Harness Dark Blue Wire : Delayed 300 mA Pulsed Output/Channel 3 The dark blue wire pulses to ground via an independent RF channel from the keychain transmitter. This is a transistorized, low current output, and should only be used to drive an external relay coil. This output is activated by the same trans[...]

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    128-8121 16 of 24 16 wire the remaining relay contacts to perform the selected function of channel 6. Blue/Red Wire : DELA YED 300 mA PULSED OUTPUT / CHANNEL 7 The light blue/red wire pulses to ground via an independent RF channel from the keychain transmitter . This is a transistorized, low current output, and should only be used to drive an exter[...]

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    128-8121 17 of 24 17 TIMED START OPERATION: To begin the start timer, within 10 seconds of turning off the ignition switch, activate the RF command to start 2 times. (Press the trunk/key button four times). The lights will flash and the siren will chirp 4 times. Indicating timed interval mode has been initiated. The vehicle will automatically start[...]

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    128-8121 18 of 24 18 TESTING YOUR INST ALLA TION: W ARNING!! The following procedure must be performed after the installation of an Audiovox Remote S t art Device. It is the responsibility of the installing technician to complete these tests. Failure to test the unit in the following manner may result in personal injury , property damage, or both. [...]

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    128-8121 19 of 24 19 8. 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 Y ellow Wire's connection. This wire must be connected to the ignition switch side of the Neutral S tart Switch. If the vehicle you are working on does not have an Electrical Neutr[...]

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    128-8121 20 of 24 20 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 S tart, the vehicle will shut down. This must be explained to the operator as it is in contrast to the normal operation of a vehicle ut[...]

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    128-8121 21 of 24 21 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 S tart Negative Safety Shut down Wire Gray/Black, using a 4002 series diode as shown above. Note: A second 4002 series diode may be required to maintain the inte[...]

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    128-8121 24 of 24 24 © 2007 Audiovox Electronics Corp., Hauppauge, NY 1 1788 128-8121[...]