Audiovox APS-620 manual

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    1 128-7829 1 of 12 Model APS-620 Installation Manual This Remote Start System is designed to be used with Automatic T ransmission- Fuel Injection V ehicles Only! COMPONENTS: Control Module 2 Four Button RF Transmitters Antenna/Receiver 1 1” X 1.75” Foam Pad 6 Pin Main Power Harness 7 Pin Accessory Harness 1 Hood Pin Switch 1/4” Female Spade C[...]

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    2 128-7829 2 of 12 INST ALLA TION OF THE MAJOR COMPONENTS: CONTROL MODULE: Select a mounting location inside the passenger compartment (up behind the 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 [...]

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    3 128-7829 3 of 12 DO NOT PLUG THE SIX PIN MAIN POWER HARNESS OR THE MUL TI PIN INPUT / OUTPUT HARNESS INTO THE CONTROL MODULE UNTIL ALL CONNECTIONS T O THE VEHICLE HA VE BEEN MADE. AFTER SELECTING YOUR T ARGET WIRES AS DEFINED BELOW , DISCONNECT THE NEGA TIVE BA TTERY CABLE FROM THE VE- HICLE BA TTERY PRIOR T O MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS. Note: Do not[...]

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    4 128-7829 4 of 12 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 con- figurations. Failure to make this connection properly can result in personal injury and property damage. In all installations it is the responsibility of the install[...]

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    6 128-7829 6 of 12 W iring The 4 Pin Auxiliary Output Harness, Connector “A” 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 ar[...]

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    7 128-7829 7 of 12 3 Pin Antenna/Receiver , Connector “F” Route the 3 pin connector from the previously installed antenna receiver assemble to the mating connector on the control module. This connector supplies 5 volts, ground and RF data from the antenna receiver to the remote start module. Be certain this connector is firmly seated making goo[...]

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    8 128-7829 8 of 12 VEHICLE TO THE CONSUMER IF THIS CIRCUIT DOES NOT PERFORM AS SPECI- FIED. Green w/ Orange T race Wire: T achometer Input Signal This wire will continually monitor the engine's 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[...]

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    9 128-7829 9 of 12 A. Shock Sensor By Pass: B. Additional Ignition Output: C. GM V A TS Key Override: Green w/ White trace Wire: Entry Illumination Ground Output This wire provides a 30 second ground output (300 mA Max.) whenever the remote is used to disarm the alarm or to unlock the doors and provides a continuous pulsed output whenever the alarm[...]

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    10 128-7829 10 of 12 Setting Up The System Programming Features: Bank 1 Transmitter Channels Start with the system disarmed, turn the ignition switch to the on position then: 1) Press and release the push button valet/program switch 3 times. Siren Chirps once and or Lights flash one time indicating the transmitter program mode successfully entered.[...]

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    11 128-7829 11 of 12 COMPLETING THE INST ALLA TION: After you have confirmed the operation of the Audiovox Remote Start unit and tested all the safety 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 con[...]

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    12 128-7829 12 of 12 © 2006 Audiovox Electronic Corporation 150 Marcus Blvd, Hauppauge NY 1 1788 128-7829[...]