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Audiovox AA-RS20CS manual

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  • Page 1

    This Unit is Intended for Installation in V ehicles with 12 V olt Negative Ground Electrical Systems, Gasoline Engines, and Automatic T ransmissions Only . Kit Contents: AA-RS20CS Control Module (2) - Three Button Anti Code Grabbing T ransmitters 4 Channel Code Learning Receiver On Board Extended Range Antenna Six T one Multi T one Siren (1) - Mult[...]

  • Page 2

    The AA-RS20CS Remote Start/Alarm System is designed to be used with Automatic T ransmission V e- hicles Only! The unit provides no output for glow plug pre-heat and may not be desirable for diesel vehicles. If the diesel engine has a instant fire, (no glow plug pre-heat system), a tach signal input, and an Automatic Transmission, this unit may be u[...]

  • Page 3

    THE RANGE EXTENDER ANTENNA: The range extender antenna provided with this unit allows routing from below the dash board 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 g[...]

  • Page 4

    4 WIRING THE 6 PIN MAIN POWER HARNESS: RED w/ WHITE T race Wire: + 12 volts 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. RED Wire: + 12 V olts Battery 2 Source Connect this wire to a + 12 VDC constant source found at the vehicle's ignitio[...]

  • Page 5

    YELLOW ST ART WIRE DET AIL 5 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 "ST ART" or CRANK" position. This wire will show 0 volts when the key is t[...]

  • Page 6

    WIRING CONNECTIONS: Multi Pin Accessory Input/Output Harness White w/ Red T race Wire: Parking Light Flasher Feed This wire is the common contact of the on board parking light flasher relay . If the vehicle you are working on has +12 volt switched parking lights, connect this wire to a fused + 12 volt source. (Max. 15 Amps) NOTE: If the vehicle&apo[...]

  • Page 7

    Purple Wire: (+) Door T rigger Input If the vehicle's door courtesy light switches + 12 volts when the door is opened, (Most Fords and some Imports), you must connect this wire to the positive output from one of the vehicle's door pin switches. In most cases, the Purple wire will need to be connected to only one door switch no matter how [...]

  • Page 8

    General Motors V A TS By-Pass Diagram 8 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[...]

  • Page 9

    Entry Illumination Detail Grey w/ Black T race Negative Inhibit Safety Shut Down Detail 9 switch is to be used with an alarm system, connect this wire using the diode assembly provided. IMPORT ANT! This connection is a safety wire and must be connected as shown and tested as specified. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or property dama[...]

  • Page 10

    Brake Switch Positive Shutdown Detail Starter Inhibit W iring Detail 10 Black White/Black Remote Start to shut down if an attempt is made to operate the vehicle without the key while running under the control of the Remote Start. In most vehicles, in order to shift into gear , the brake pedal must be depressed. The brake input will in turn cause th[...]

  • Page 11

    Chassis Ground Connection Detail T achometer Input W iring Detail Negative Door Switch W iring Detail 11 Brown Wire: Negative Door T rigger If the vehicle's door courtesy light switches ground when the door is opened, (Most GMs and Imports), you must connect this wire to the negative output from one of the vehicle's door pin switches. In [...]

  • Page 12

    Channel 2 Relay W iring Detail 12 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 Green w/ Black T race wire to terminal #86 of a VF45F1 1 P&B relay or equivalent. Connect terminal #85 of the relay [...]

  • Page 13

    3 W ire Ground Switched Door Lock/Unlock W iring Detail 13 the shock sensor will be shunted (by-passed). Once the remote start shuts down, the shock sensor will be re-enabled. 2 Pin LED Harness: (White Connector) The Red & Blue wires loaded into the two pin mini white connector control the anode and cathode of the dash mounted LED. Route the tw[...]

  • Page 14

    3 W ire Positive Switched Door Lock/Unlock W iring Detail 14 must be used. Refer to the Audiovox Door Lock Wiring Supplement for proper wiring of these circuits. ALARM SELECT ABLE FEA TURES NOTE: The Alarm Selectable Features and Remote Start Selectable Features programming steps following are based on transmitter button 1 being programmed for chan[...]

  • Page 15

    15 TIMED ST ART PROGRAM: The Remote Start unit has the ability to start the vehicle automatically at timed intervals. This feature is useful in extremely cold climates where starting the engine is the only means to keep the battery charged and fluids warm. The operator has the option to have the unit start every 2 or 4 hours for a maximum of 48 hou[...]

  • Page 16

    REMOTE ST ART SELECT ABLE FEA TURES RF Programmable Features: Feature Selection Park Lights Flash 1 x Park Lights Flashes 2 x Default LED Pattern First RF start chirp confirm of f RF start chirp confirm on Off 1 x Pause etc. Second 10 minute run time 15 minute run time 10 Minutes 2 x Pause etc. Third Parking lights on steady Parking lights flash St[...]

  • Page 17

    17 will pause for two seconds then begin to flash the last stored shut down code. This code will be displayed three times in succession, then the unit will automatically exit the diagnostic on mode. The parking lights will flash a number of times indicating the reason for the last remote start shutdown. The light flash indications are as follows: 1[...]

  • Page 18

    TESTING YOUR INST ALLA TION: W ARNING !! The following procedure must be performed after the installation of an Audiovox Remote Start 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. HOOD PIN SAFETY SHUT D[...]

  • Page 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 Start Switch. If the vehicle you are working on does not have an Electrical Neutral Safety Switch, it w[...]

  • Page 20

    20 METHOD 1 input circuit. T o 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 Cat[...]

  • Page 21

    METHOD 2 21 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 ma[...]

  • Page 22

    22 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. (Page 9) AFTER THE CONNECTION OF THE NEUTRAL ST AR T SAFETY WIRE AS INDICA TED IN ANY OF THE PREVIOUS AL TERNA TE CONFIGURA TIONS, THIS CIRCUIT MUST BE TESTED FOR OPERA TION. Retest by follo[...]

  • Page 23

    OUTPUT GREEN/BLACK (-) TO CHANNEL 3 CONTROL RELA Y GREEN RED DOOR LOCKS (See page 13) RED BLUE L.E.D. (See page 13) BLUE RED GREEN BLACK SHOCK SENSOR (See page 13 & 14) BLACK BLACK w/WHITE CONTROL SWITCH (See page 13) WIRING DIAGRAM GRA Y BLACK w/GRA Y V ALET/PROGRAMMING SWITCH (See page 13) AUXILIAR Y OUTPUTS (See page 12) MUL TI-PIN I/O HARNE[...]

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