Audiovox APS-510 manual

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    Model APS-510 Installation Manual Note: The method of manual override can either be selected to operate from the valet switch or operate as custom code. Be certain to place a check mark indicating the method used in the box located on the last page of the owner's manual. Note: When both Passive Arming and V oltage Sensing are selected, you mus[...]

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    Page 2 Fifth Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps = active locks Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp = passive locks or Sixth Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps = active arming Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp = passive arming or Seventh Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps = hardwire Press transmit[...]

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    Page 3 Do not mount the control module in the engine compartment, as it is not waterproof. Y ou should also avoid mounting the unit directly onto factory installed electronic components. These components may cause RF interference, which can result in poor transmitter range or intermittent operation. Siren: Select a mounting location in the engine c[...]

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    Page 4 Orange Wire: 300 mA GROUND OUTPUT WHEN ARMED - N. C. ST AR TER DISABLE (Optional Relay Required) This wire is provided to control the starter cut relay . Connect the orange wire to terminal 86 of the relay . Connect relay terminal 85 to an ignition wire in the vehicle that is live when the key is in the on and crank positions and off when th[...]

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    Page 5 Black w/ White T race Wire: 300 mA Horn Output The black w/ white trace wire is provided to beep the vehicle’s horn. This is a transistorized low current output, and should only be connected to the low current ground output from the vehicle’s horn switch. If the vehicle uses a + 12 VDC horn switch, then connect the black w/ white trace w[...]

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    Page 6 W ARNING: Connecting the light blue/green to the high current switched output of trunk release circuits, some remote start trigger inputs, will damage the control module. Connect the light blue/green to terminal 86 of the AS - 9256 relay (or equivalent 30 A automotive relay), and wire the remaining relay contacts to perform the selected func[...]

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    green wire to the wire that provides a low current positive signal from the factory door lock switch to the factory door lock control relay . 3 Wire Positive Switched 2 Step Door Locks The green wire provides a positive pulse during arming, or the pulsed + 12 volt lock output. Connect the green wire to the wire that provides a low current positive [...]

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