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American Standard APS-997 manual

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    128-7402 1 of 28 Model APS-997 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 manu[...]

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    128-7402 2 of 28 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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    128-7402 3 of 28 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 Start Chirp O f f On 3rd Run Time 5 Mins 10 Mins 15 Mins 20 Mins 4th Parkin[...]

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    128-7402 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 Start Selectable Features First Press the valet switch one time 1 chirp = defrost output p[...]

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    128-7402 5 of 28 This Remote Start/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 selectable timed outputs for glow plug pre-heat in addition to a "Wait T o Start Input" either of which may be required for certain dies[...]

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    128-7402 6 of 28 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 visibl[...]

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    128-7402 7 of 28 This unit is to be used in vehicles with AUTOMA TIC TRANSMISSIONS only! Although this combination Alarm/Remote Start unit is a sophisticated system with many advanced features, IT MUST NOT be in- stalled into a vehicle with a manually operated transmission . Doing so may result in serious personal injury and property damage. IMPORT[...]

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    128-7402 8 of 28 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 two power wires based on that load. If the vehicle, running under load with the air conditioner , heater blower motor , and accessories exceed 24 [...]

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    128-7402 9 of 28 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 th[...]

  • Page 10

    128-7402 10 of 28 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 CONNECTION[...]

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    128-7402 11 of 28 Siren Wiring Detail 11 (-) 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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    128-7402 12 of 28 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 Start 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 # 85 o[...]

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    128-7402 13 of 28 13 Entry Illumination Detail Grey w/ Black T race Wire: Negative Inhibit Input Plus T rigger When Armed The Grey w/ Black T race wire provides an instant shutdown for the Remote Start 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 previously[...]

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    128-7402 14 of 28 Brown w/ Black T race Wire: Positive Inhibit Input Plus Trigger When Armed The Brown w/ Black T race wire provides an instant shutdown for the Remote Start 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, conne[...]

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    128-7402 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 Start 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 ignitio[...]

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    128-7402 16 of 28 Channel 3 Relay Wiring Detail 16 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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    128-7402 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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    128-7402 18 of 28 18 Black w/ Y ellow T race Wire: Ground Output During Start (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 [...]

  • Page 19

    128-7402 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[...]

  • Page 20

    128-7402 20 of 28 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 Door L[...]

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    128-7402 21 of 28 21 NOTE: Resistive Circuits, 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 th[...]

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    128-7402 22 of 28 22 TEMPERA TURE ST ART : When T emperature Start, Bank 3 feature #13 is selected on, the temperature start 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 run[...]

  • Page 23

    128-7402 23 of 28 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 pa[...]

  • Page 24

    128-7402 24 of 28 If the unit fails this test, recheck your enable switch connection to the Ground and the Black/White wire of the Audiovox Remote Start 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 YOU CON[...]

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    128-7402 25 of 28 25 4. Connect the other side of the enable switch to the Black/White enable input wire of the Remote Start unit. The reference diagram below shows a typical GM B Body ECM reference wire and how it is to be connected to the Remote Start Unit. CAUTION! REMEMBER TO RECONNECT THE BROWN/BLACK WIRE TEMPORARIL Y DISCONNECTED IN STEP 3 DO[...]

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    128-7402 26 of 28 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 ignition[...]

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    128-7402 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 Start 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 AL [...]

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    128-7402 28 of 28 28 © 2005 Audiovox Electronics Corp., Hauppauge, NY 11788 999 .audiovox.c om Fo r C u st om e r Ser vi ce Vi si t O ur W ebsi t e A t Pr o du ct I nf or m at i on, Phot os, F A Q’ s O w ner’ s M anual s 128-7402[...]