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Installation Manual Model: X9 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: The manufacturer is not responsible fo[...]
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T able of Contents Installer Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Component Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Wiring Harness Quick Referen[...]
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Windshield Receiver/Antenna • The combination windshield receiver/antenna mounts on the windshield (inside). • We suggest you mount it on the lower left-hand side of the windshield. Warning! Do not mount in such a manner that it obstructs the driver’s view. • The receiver/antenna whip can be vertical or horizontal. 1. Remove the protective [...]
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HC8 8-Pin Accessory Harness Violet / White T ach Input Green (-) Common Door Pin Input Violet (+) Common Door Pin Input Blue (-) Hood/T runk Alarm Pin Input Gray (-) Remote Start Hood Pin Safety Input Brown (+) Brake Switch Input Black / White (-) Neutral Safety Switch Input White/Blue (-) AUX Start and T urn Off Input C 5 o e pu a ess Red/White Pa[...]
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5 Harness Quick Reference (continued) HC6 6-Pin Accessory Harness Pink (-) Ignition #3 Output Orange (-) Ground When Armed Output Violet/Black (-) Programmable Channel #4 Output Red / White (-) Channel #3 Output (T runk Release) White (-) Programmable Output (Dome Lt - Default) Light Brown (-) Programmable Output (Horn- Default) HC1: White 6-Pin Hi[...]
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HC1: White 6-Pin High Current Remote Starter Harness (continued) Remove the two 20A fuses prior to connecting these wires and do not replace them until the harness has been plugged into the control module. These wires are the source of current for all the circuits the relay harness will energize. They must be connected to a high current source. Con[...]
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7 Wiring (continued) By default, the Brown wire is the positive (+) output connection for the siren. Current capacity is 2 amps. Make connection to the (+) red wire from the siren. Connect the (-) black wire coming from the siren to a good chassis ground. Option: (+) Horn Output (See “Alarm Feature Programming” to change the function to horn) C[...]
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Wiring (continued) 8 HC3: Black 3-Pin Door Lock Harness (continued) 5 Wire Ground at Rest Door Locking Systems 87 87A 85 86 30 87 87A 85 86 30 To +12 Volts (Battery +) To Power Lock Switch To Power Lock Motors White Wire: Lock Brown Wire: Unlock Green Wire: Lock Blue Wire: Unlock Violet Wire ALA-DL1 Relay Pack Red Wire: Lock Black Wire: Unlock Blac[...]
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Wiring (continued) 9 Unlock Driver's Door First for 3-Wire Negative Door Lock Systems 87 87A 85 86 30 Unlock Wire Passenger's Door Lock Unlock To +12V or Ground To +12V or Ground Driver's Door Rear Doors Passenger's Door Switch Door Lock Relay Control Module Lock Unlock +12V ALA984H Relay Driver's Door Switch Cut Blue Wire [...]
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10 Unlock Driver's Door First Wiring for 3-Wire Positive Door Lock System 87 87A 85 86 30 87 87A 85 86 30 To +12 Volts (Battery +) To Power Door Lock Switch Lock/ Unlock Wires Lock Unlock 87 87A 85 86 30 + Unlock Cut Driver's Door Motor White 6-Pin Mini Connector White Wire Black 3-Pin Mini Connector Green Wire Blue Wire HC3: Black 3-Pin [...]
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The Black/White wire is a safety input wire. The remote start unit will not activate unless this wire is grounded. When this wire is disconnected from ground, the remote start system is disabled. 1. The primary connection point for the Black/White wire is at the Neutral Safety Switch located on/at the transmission shifting lever. The switch output [...]
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12 Brown Wire: Positive Safety Shut Down Input This wire provides instant shutdown for the remote start, when it receives +12 volts. If the brake lights switch in the vehicle switches +12 volts to the brake light circuit, connect this wire to the output side of the brake switch. This will allow the remote start to shut down if an attempt is made to[...]
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13 Wiring (continued) HC6 White 6-Pin Connector Some vehicles may require a 3rd ignition connection in order to start the vehicle engine. The Pink wire provides a 200mA (-) ground output that becomes active during engine cranking (default Setting). If the vehicle starting system does not require a 3rd ignition connection, this wire may also be used[...]
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This wire will provide a 1 second pulse ground when Channel 3 is activated. The current capacity of this wire is 200mA. This feature allows you to remote control trunk release or other electric device. An additional relay may be required. GM VATS Key Override Using ALA985H Relay: The Violet/Black wire is a programmable (-) output wire that operates[...]
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This wire will become grounded when the alarm is in a armed state. This wire can be connected to an optional starter / ignition disable relay - ECU disable relay, fuel pump disable relay or it can be used to activate other functions of the vehicle such as window roll-up. The connection of an additional relay may be necessary This wire can be used t[...]
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16 P4 Sensor 2-Stage Sensor: Allows easy connection with quick disconnect ability for other optional devices. 1. Red: +12 Volt Constant Input 2. Black: Main Sensor Ground 3. Blue: Instant Trigger (-) Input 4. Green: Warn Away (-) Input P6 Antenna / Receiver Plug-In Harnesses (Continued) Black Wire No Connection Red Wire No Connection DBI Conection [...]
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17 SAVE 4 4 SAVE 4 4 Examine the 3 different feature charts enclosed and decide which feature will get changed. Circling the feature to be changed will make the programming process much easier to perform. Before 15 seconds has passed, push and release the valet switch 2 times holding the button down on the 2nd press. Wait until 1 short and 1 long c[...]
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18 One Chirp Two Chirps Three Chirps Four Chirps Button One LED Pulse Two LED Pulses Three LED Pulses Four LED Pulses (Default Setting) Remote Feature Programming Press the transmitter buttons as illustrated to adjust the features required. Keep re-pressing the transmitter button that relates to the feature you want to adjust until the correct amou[...]
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19 One Chirp Two Chirps Three Chirps Four Chirps Button One LED Pulse Two LED Pulses Three LED Pulses Four LED Pulses (Default Setting) Ignition Controlled Door Lock Only Ignition Controlled Door Unlock Only Ignition Key Controlled Door Lock and Unlock Pathway Illumination Feature “Off” Parking Lights “On” for 30 Seconds Upon Alarm Disarm 3[...]
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20 ON OFF 3X 5X + 1X (Hold) With the ignition switch in the OFF position, Turn the ignition switch On - Off - On - Off - On - Off Turn On the Ignition 3 long chirps and 3 flashes of the parking lights will confirm exit of the programming mode. Note: Waiting 15 seconds after the last command will also cause the system to automatically exit the progr[...]
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21 Alarm Feature Programming (Group 3) (continued) Before 15 seconds has passed, push and release the valet switch 8 times holding the button down on the 8th press. Wait until four (4) short chirps/beeps + one (1) long chirp/beep is heard. Release the button. You are now in “Remote Start Feature Programming” mode. ON OFF 3X 7X + 1X (Hold) Exami[...]
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22 10 Minute Run Time 20 Minute Run Time 30 Minute Run Time 5 Minute Run Time Factory Alarm Disarm when trunk release (CH#3) is activated Without this Feature Step 3 (continued) One Chirp Two Chirps Three Chirps Four Chirps Button One LED Pulse Two LED Pulses Three LED Pulses Four LED Pulses (Default Setting) Constant Parking Light Output When Runn[...]
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23 Engine Crank Detection Programming Explanations Use the transmitter buttons as illustrated to adjust the features required. Keep re-pressing the transmitter button that relates to the feature you want to adjust until the correct amount of chirp/beeps is heard. Move on to the next feature. In this programming group you will set the type of engine[...]
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24 Press Buttons Chirp/ LED Flash Checking Type Follow Programming and Test Procedure 1 Voltage Type A. Press two times to start the engine. Allow engine to run for more than 10 seconds. B. If engine starts without cranking too long or too short and runs for more than 10 seconds, press to exit programming mode (3 chirps confirm exit). Programming i[...]
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25 The unit has the ability to report the cause of the last shutdown of the remote start system. 1. Turn the ignition switch to “On” position. 2. Press the ( ) button on the transmitter 3. The LED will now report the last system shutdown by flashing for 3 cycles in the following grouped patterns: Shutdown Diagnostics Safety T esting Y our Insta[...]
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26 In this test mode, the installer can save time adjusting the optional sensor sensitivity without using the traditional arming/disarming procedures to adjust the sensor. With the ignition switch in the OFF position, turn the ignition switch On - Off - On - Off - On - Off. ON OFF 3X Before 15 seconds has passed, push and release the valet switch 6[...]
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27 Turn the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON position 3 times leaving it in the Off position the third time. ON ON 3X Step 1 Before 15 seconds has passed, push and release the valet switch 12 times. Holding on the 12th press. You will hear 6 short beeps. Release the button. 11X + 1X (Hold) Step 2 Press and release the (Trunk) button [...]
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HC1 White 6-Pin P2 Blue 2-Pin P6 Blue 4-Pin HC2 White 5-Pin HC3 Black 2-Pin HC8 Black 8-Pin HC6 White 6-Pin P4 White 4-Pin P1 White 2-Pin P7 Brown 4-Pin Data Port Wiring Diagram X9-IM 7-24-08 Rev. A © Copyright 2008/2009 Magnadyne Corporation[...]