Audiovox Prestige Platinum 128-8129 manual

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    128-8129 1 of 28 1 Model APS-997a Installation Manual SELECT ABLE FEA TURES 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 m[...]

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    128-8129 2 of 28 2 T o program these select able 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 switc[...]

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    128-8129 3 of 28 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 3rd Run Time 5 Mins 10 Mins 15 Mins 20 Mins 4th Par[...]

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    128-8129 4 of 28 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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    128-8129 5 of 28 5 This Remote S tart/Alarm System is designed to be used with Automatic T ransmission- Fuel Injection V ehicles Only! The unit provides a selectable ignition control that allows a number of select able timed outputs for glow plug preheat in addition to a "W ait T o S tart Input" either of which may be required for cert ai[...]

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    128-8129 6 of 28 6 DASH MOUNTED LED: The small LED included in the kit will serve as a visual indicator of the alarm's status and provide 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 dash in an area highly visi[...]

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    128-8129 7 of 28 7 injury and property damage. IMPORT ANT! 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 three power wires based on that load. If the vehicle, running under load with the air conditioner , heater blower mo[...]

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    128-8129 8 of 28 8 vehicle, running under load with the air conditioner , heater blower motor , and accessories exceed 24 Amps continuous, we recommend that two fuses be used in combination on each power wire as shown below . For additional information see T ech Update issued 9/30/96. YELLOW W ire: S tarter Output Careful consideration for the conn[...]

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    128-8129 9 of 28 9 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 AR T" or CRANK" position. This wire will show 0 volts when the key is turned to [...]

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    128-8129 10 of 28 10 White w/ Black T race Wire: (+) Siren Output This is the positive siren feed wire. Route this wire through a grommet in the firewall to the siren location. Connect the White w/ Black Trace wire to the Red wire of the Siren. Secure the Black wire of the Siren to a known chassis ground or solid clean metal surface. WIRING CONNECT[...]

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    128-8129 11 of 28 11 Siren Wiring Detail (-) TO VEHICLE'S CHASSIS GROUND TO WHITE w/BLACK WIRE OF MODULE Purple Wire: (+) Door Trigger Input If the vehicle's door courtesy light switches + 12 volts when the door is opened, (Some Fords and some Imports), you must connect this wire to the positive output from one of the vehicle's door [...]

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    128-8129 12 of 28 12 A. Shock Sensor By Pass: If there is a Non Plug in Shock Sensor used with the alarm system and it is not shunted during the Remote S tart 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 # [...]

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    128-8129 13 of 28 13 Entry Illumination Detail Grey w/ Black T race W ire: Negative Inhibit Input Plus T rigger When Armed The Grey w/ Black T race wire provides an instant shut down for the Remote S tart Control Module whenever it is grounded also trigger for the alarm when armed. Connect the Grey w/ Black trace wire to the hood pin switch previou[...]

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    128-8129 14 of 28 14 Brown w/ Black T race W ire: Positive Inhibit Input Plus T rigger When Armed The Brown w/ Black T race wire provides an instant shutdown for the Remote S tart Control module when- ever it gets + 12 volts also triggers the alarm when armed. If the Brake lights switch in the vehicle switches + 12 volts to the brake light circuit,[...]

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    128-8129 15 of 28 15 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 S tart 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 igniti[...]

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    128-8129 16 of 28 16 Channel 3 Relay Wiring Detail Green w/ Black T race Wire: 300mA Latched Channel 4 Output The Green w/ Black Trace wire supplies a 300 mA switched output whenever channel four of the receiver is accessed. Pressing the pre-programmed transmitter button(s) will access channel four and will remain active, for up to 20 seconds, as l[...]

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    128-8129 17 of 28 17 NOTE : This is a normally opened starter cut arrangement, when power is removed from the security system, the starter disable feature will remain operational, and the vehicle will not start. Audiovox does not recommend using the Orange w/ White trace wire to interrupt anything but the starting circuit of the vehicle. Lt Green W[...]

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    128-8129 18 of 28 18 Black w/ Y ellow T race Wire: Ground Output During S tart (Crank) The Black w/ Y ellow T race 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 T est wire found in some GM vehicles. This wire is also referred to as the ECM[...]

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    128-8129 19 of 28 19 3 Wire Positive Switched Door Locks: In this application, the Red wire of the door lock 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 w[...]

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    128-8129 20 of 28 20 The Red/Black wire provides a pulse ground output when the unlock button of the transmitter is pressed a second time after disarming. Connect the Red/Black wire to the wire that provides a low current ground signal from the factory door unlock switch to the factory door unlock control relay . 3 Wire Positive Switched 2 Step Doo[...]

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    128-8129 21 of 28 21 NOTE: Resistive Circuit s, As W ell As 4 W ire Polarity Reversal and 5 W ire Alternating 12 V olt Door Lock Control Circuits These applications require the use of additional components which may include relays, fixed resistors, or for convenience, a Door Lock Interface. Refer to the AUDIOVOX Door Lock Wiring Supplement and or t[...]

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    128-8129 22 of 28 22 TEMPERA TURE ST ART : When T emperature Start, Bank 3 feature #13 is selected on, the temperature st art mode can be activated from the transmitter . See owners manual for turning this feature on from the transmitter . Once activated, the unit will start 1 time if the vehicle temperature reaches "0* " and then will ru[...]

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    128-8129 23 of 28 23 plished 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[...]

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    128-8129 24 of 28 24 If the unit fails this test, recheck your enable switch connection to the Ground and the Black/White wire of the Audiovox Remote S t art Unit. If you have a plug in enable switch, check that the two pin connector is firmly seated in the mating connector on the control module. DO NOT RELEASE THIS VEHICLE TO THE CONSUMER UNTIL YO[...]

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    128-8129 25 of 28 25 4. Connect the other side of the enable switch to the Black/White enable input wire of the Remote S tart unit. The reference diagram below shows a typical GM B Body ECM reference wire and how it is to be connected to the Remote S t art Unit. CAUTION! REMEMBER TO RECONNECT THE BROWN/BLACK WIRE TEMPORARIL Y DISCONNECTED IN STEP 3[...]

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    128-8129 26 of 28 26 METHOD 2 T o 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 chassis ground. C. Locate the key in sensor switch wire that connects the chime module to the ignit[...]

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    128-8129 27 of 28 27 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 S tart Unit as shown in this installation guide. (Page 9) AFTER THE CONNECTION OF THE NEUTRAL ST ART SAFETY WIRE AS INDICA TED IN ANY OF THE PREVIOUS A [...]

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    128-8129 28 of 28 28 © 2007 Audiovox Electronics Corp., Hauppauge, NY 11788 WWW .audiovox.c om For Customer Service Vis it Ou r Web si te At Product Information, Photos, F A Q’s Owner ’ s Manuals 128-8129[...]