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Audiovox APS 786 manual

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  • Page 1

    128-6531 1 of 24 Model APS 786 Installation Manual 4 Channel Remote Car Starter With Full Feature Alarm System Installation Instructions This Unit Is Intended For Installation In V ehicles With 12 V olt Negative Ground Electrical Systems, Gasoline or Diesel With T rue T ach Reference And Automatic T ransmissions Only . Kit Contents: Remote Start/Al[...]

  • Page 2

    128-6531 2 of 24 The APS-785 Remote Start/Alarm System is designed to be used with Automatic T ransmission V ehicles Only! The unit provides a selectable ignition control that allows a number of selectable timed outputs for glow plug pre-heat which may be required for certain diesel vehicles, (see selectable feature #9) . If the diesel engine has a[...]

  • Page 3

    128-6531 3 of 24 THE RECEIVER/ANTENNA ASSEMBL Y : The Superheterodyne Receiver Antenna Assembly provided with this unit allows routing from below the dash board for maximum operating range. Choose a location above the belt line (dashboard) of the vehicle for best reception. Special considerations must be made for windshield glass as some newer vehi[...]

  • Page 4

    128-6531 4 of 24 4 WIRING THE 6 PIN MAIN POWER HARNESS: RED w/ WHITE T race Wire: + 12 volts Battery 1 Source Connect this wire to a + 12 VDC constant source found at the vehicle's ignition switch using the 30 Amp fuse and holder provided. This wire provides power for the control circuit as well as the ignition 1 and ignition 2 relays. RED Wir[...]

  • Page 5

    128-6531 5 of 24 YELLOW ST ART WIRE DET AIL 5 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 ART" or CRANK" position. This wire will show 0 volts [...]

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    128-6531 6 of 24 WIRING CONNECTIONS: Multi Pin Accessory Input/Output Harness White w/ Red T race Wire: Parking Light Flasher Feed This wire is the common contact of the on board parking light flasher relay . If the vehicle you are working on has +12 volt switched parking lights, connect this wire to a fused + 12 volt source. (Max. 15 Amps) NOTE: I[...]

  • Page 7

    128-6531 7 of 24 Purple Wire: (+) Door T rigger 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 pin switches. In most cases, the Purple wire will need to be connected to only one door swit[...]

  • Page 8

    128-6531 8 of 24 General Motors V A TS By-Pass Diagram Light Blue Wire: Ignition 3 Output This wire provides a 300mA ground output that becomes active 3 seconds before the Remote Start Unit initializes, and remains grounded while running plus an additional 4 seconds after the Remote Start Unit turns off. In all of the applications described below ,[...]

  • Page 9

    128-6531 9 of 24 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 is triggered. This wire should be connected to an external relay , and wired to the [...]

  • Page 10

    128-6531 10 of 24 Orange Wire: Ground When Armed Output This wire provides a 300 mA ground output when the alarm circuit is armed to control the starter inhibit relay . Connect the Orange wire to terminal #86 (orange wire) of the relay provided. Connect terminal #85 (red wire) of the relay to an ignition wire in the vehicle that is +12 volts when t[...]

  • Page 11

    128-6531 11 of 24 Black Wire: Chassis Ground Source Connect the Black wire to a known vehicle ground source or to a solid clean metal part of the chassis. Be certain to remove any paint or grease and secure this wire with a self taping screw and ring terminal. Chassis Ground Connection Detail Green w/ Orange T race Wire: T achometer Input Signal Th[...]

  • Page 12

    128-6531 12 of 24 Dark Blue Wire: Delayed 300mA Pulsed Channel 3 Output The Dark Blue wire supplies a 300mA ground pulsed output whenever channel three of the receiver is accessed. Pressing the pre-programmed transmitter button for three seconds will access channel two. This is a low current output and must be connected to a relay to supply power t[...]

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    128-6531 13 of 24 13 started under control of the remote start unit. T ypically this wire will be used to re-lock the vehicle doors if the doors unlock automatically when the factory anti-theft system is disarmed. Black w/ Red T race Wire: Pulsed Ground Output After Shutdown The Black w/ Red T race wire will provide a 1 second 300 mA pulsed ground [...]

  • Page 14

    128-6531 14 of 24 14 3 Wire Ground Switched Door Lock Circuits: In this application, the Red wire of the door lock harness provides a ground pulse during the arming se- quence, or pulsed ground lock output. Connect the Red wire to the low current ground signal wire from the factory door lock switch to the factory door lock relay . The Green wire of[...]

  • Page 15

    128-6531 15 of 24 15 lock/unlock motor legs rest at + 12 volts and switches ground to the door lock/unlock motors, connect the remaining terminal, 87, to chassis ground. 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 pr[...]

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    128-6531 16 of 24 16 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, the AS 9159 Door Lock Interface. Refer to the AUDIOVOX Door Lock Wiring Supple- me[...]

  • Page 17

    128-6531 17 of 24 17 T o program these selectable features; Action System Response T urn ignition on No response Press and release the valet switch 3 times 1 Chirp - LED 1 flash Within 3 seconds, turn ignition Off Short chirp, then long chirp First Then On 1 chirp = 1 second door locks Press transmitter Lock button to change 2 chirps = 3.5 second d[...]

  • Page 18

    128-6531 18 of 24 TIMED ST ART PROGRAM: The Remote Start unit has the ability to start the vehicle automatically at timed intervals. This feature is useful in extremely cold climates where starting the engine is the only means to keep the battery charged and fluids warm. The operator has the option to have the unit start every 2 or 4 hours for a ma[...]

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    128-6531 19 of 24 NOTE: Once you've entered the program mode DO NOT allow more than 15 seconds to pass between steps, or the programming mode will be terminated. Programming T ach Rate: NOTE: All applications require that tach be programmed. The unit will not operate unless tach is programmed. If an attempt is made to start the vehicle via the[...]

  • Page 20

    128-6531 20 of 24 4. Connect the Green wire to the (Green) or (Orange/Green) tach input of the Audiovox remote start unit. 20 TESTING YOUR INST ALLA TION: CAUTION!! The following procedure must be performed after the installation of an Audiovox Remote Start Device. It is the responsibility of the installing technician to complete these tests. Failu[...]

  • Page 21

    128-6531 21 of 24 21 T o test the integrity of the Neutral Start Safety Circuit: 1. Set the vehicle parking brake. 2. Block the drive wheels to prevent vehicle movement. 3. T emporarily disconnect the Brown/Black positive shut down wire from the vehicle's brake switch. 4. Sitting in the vehicle, start the engine using the vehicle's igniti[...]

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    128-6531 22 of 24 22 DO NOT RELEASE THIS VEHICLE TO THE CONSUMER UNTIL YOU CONFIRM THE OPERA TION OF THE NEUTRAL SAFETY ST ART FEA TURE. KEY IN SENSOR CIRCUITS: If the vehicle you are working on does not have or you cannot locate the ECM reference wire, there are two alternatives available. Although not preferred, the vehicle Key In Sensor may be r[...]

  • Page 23

    128-6531 23 of 24 23 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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    128-6531 24 of 24 © 2003 Audiovox Electronics Corp., Hauppauge, N.Y. 11788 128-6531[...]