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Audiovox Car Security System AX-900 manual

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    128-6996A 1 of 28 Model AX-900 Installation Manual RY SELECT ABLE FEA TURES 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. RF Programmable Features : Fea[...]

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    128-6996A 2 of 28 This Page Intentionally Left Blank 2[...]

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    128-6996A 3 of 28 Eighth Press and release the valet switch 1 chirp = siren and horn output Press transmitter Lock button to change 2 chirps = siren output only Press transmitter lock button to change 3 chirps = horn output only or Ninth Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps = horn chirp output 16mS Press transmitter Lock button to change 3 c[...]

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    128-6996A 4 of 28 HOOD AND TRUNK PIN SWITCHES: The pin switches included in this package are intended for protecting the hood and trunk areas of the vehicle. In all cases, the switch must be mounted to a grounded metal surface. When the pin switch is activated, (hood/trunk open), it will supply a ground to the input wire activating the alarm. In ad[...]

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    128-6996A 5 of 28 CONTROL SWITCH: Select a mounting location known and accessible to the operator of the vehicle. A lower dash panel, kick panel, or glove box is desirable. Inspect behind the chosen location to insure that adequate clearance is allowed for the body of the switch, and also that the drill will not penetrate any existing factory wirin[...]

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    128-6996A 6 of 28 PURPLE Wire: S t arter Output Careful consideration for the connection of this wire must be made to prevent the vehicle from starting while in gear . Underst anding the difference between a mechanical and an electrical Neutral Start Switch will allow you to properly identify the circuit and select the correct installa- tion method[...]

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    128-6996A 7 of 28 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 p arking 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:[...]

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    128-6996A 8 of 28 Brown 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 Brown 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. Siren Wiring Detail 8 Parking Light Wiring Detai[...]

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    128-6996A 9 of 28 Blue Wire: (-) Instant Trigger Input This is the instant on ground trigger input wire. This wire must be connected to the hood and trunk pin switches previously installed. Note: This wire will be shunted when remote control channel 2 is accessed, (trunk release). This wire will remain shunted all the while there is ground present [...]

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    128-6996A 10 of 28 10 Black 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 t[...]

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    128-6996A 11 of 28 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 [...]

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    128-6996A 12 of 28 12 Purple w/ White 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 ignit[...]

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    128-6996A 13 of 28 Red w/ White T race Wire: T runk Pop Delayed 300mA Pulsed Channel 2 Output This wire supplies a 300mA ground pulsed output whenever channel two 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 sup[...]

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    128-6996A 14 of 28 14 White w/ Blue T race Wire: 300mA Pulsed or Latched Channel 4 Output This 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 8 seconds, as long as the transmitter button(s) is held.[...]

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    128-6996A 15 of 28 15 W ARNING: Connecting the light blue/black to the high current circuits, will damage the control module. Connect the light blue/black wire to terminal 86 of the AS - 9256 relay (or equivalent 30 A automotive relay), and wire the remaining relay contacts to perform the selected function of channel 7. Grey w/Black T race Wire: DI[...]

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    128-6996A 16 of 28 16 4 Pin Upgrade T elematic Module: Red = + 5 V olt s / Black = Ground / White = Dat a TX / Y ellow = Data RX Connect the 4 pin harness found in the T elematic one way module kit to the mating port on the PTUGM. NOTE: If using the TWO W A Y T elematic module, only Ground, TX, and RX are used on this port, the + 12 volt supply for[...]

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    128-6996A 17 of 28 3 Wire Positive Switched Door Locks: In this application, the Green wire of the door lock harness provides a + 12 volt pulse during the disarming sequence, or pulsed 12 volt unlock output. Connect the Green wire to the low current 12 volt signal wire from the factory door unlock switch to the factory door unlock relay . The Blue [...]

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    128-6996A 18 of 28 18 3 Wire Positive Switched 2 Step Door Locks The Blue wire provides a positive pulse during arming or the pulsed + 12 volt lock output. Connect the blue wire to the wire that provides a low current positive signal from the factory door lock switch to the factory door lock control relay . The Green wire provides the first positiv[...]

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    128-6996A 19 of 28 19 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, and or fixed resistors. Refer to the AUDIOVOX Door Lock Wiring Supplement and or the Audiovox fax back service for in[...]

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    128-6996A 20 of 28 20 REMOTE ST ART SELECT ABLE FEA TURES Feature Lts Flash 1X Lts Flash 2X Lts Flash 3X Lts Flash 4X Default LED Pattern 1 RF S tart Chirp O f f On On 1X Pause,etc... 2 Run Time 5 Min. 10 Min. 15 Min. 20 Min. 10 Min 2X Pause,etc... 3 Park Lights On Steady Flash S teady 3X Pause,etc... 4 Input Check V oltage T ach T ac h 4X Pause,et[...]

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    128-6996A 21 of 28 NOTE: If the unit fails to learn tach rate due to an improper tachometer connection or a poor tach source, the parking lights will not flash. T o correct this situation, locate and connect the Purple/White wire to the proper tach signal, and then repeat the tach learn routine. Diagnostics: Enter selectable feature #7 and turn on [...]

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    128-6996A 22 of 28 22 TESTING YOUR INST ALLA TION: CAUTION!! The following procedure must be performed af ter the installation of an Audiovox Remote S tart Device. It is the responsibility of the installing technician to complete these tests. Failure to test the unit in the following manner may result in personal injury , property damage, or both. [...]

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    128-6996A 23 of 28 CAUTION! REMEMBER TO RECONNECT THE BROWN/RED WIRE TEMPORARIL Y DISCONNECTED IN STEP 3 DO NOT RELEASE THIS VEHICLE T O THE CONSUMER UNTIL YOU CONFIRM THE OPERA TION OF THE NEUTRAL SAFETY ST ART FEA TURE. 23 The information concerning the Mechanical Neutral Safety Switch provided below will help you to determine if the vehicle you [...]

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    128-6996A 24 of 28 24 T o connect to the key in sensor as shown in method 1: 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 cylinder . D.[...]

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    128-6996A 25 of 28 25 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 igni[...]

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    128-6996A 26 of 28 5. Check the vehicle's wipers, lights, horn, etc.... to insure proper operation. 6. Replace all panels that were removed during installation, and retest the system. 7. Explain all activated features and safety systems associated with Remote S tart Unit inst alled to the customer . 8. Place the V alet Switch T ag and or the R[...]

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    128-6996A 28 of 28 © 2004 Audiovox Electronics Corp., Hauppauge, NY 11788 128-6996A WWW .audi ovox .com For Customer Service Visit Our Website At Product Infor mation, Ph otos, F AQ’s Owner ’ s Manual s 28[...]