Audiovox Remote Starter 128 8613 User Manual

Model APS-620N  
Installation Manual  
This Remote Start System is designed to be used with  
Automatic Transmission- Fuel Injection Vehicles Only!  
COMPONENTS:  
2 Pin Door Lock/Unlock Harness  
3 Pin Parking Light/Ground Harness  
2 Pin LED Assembly  
Control Module  
2 Four Button RF Transmitters  
Antenna/Receiver  
2 Pin Push-Button Valet/Program Switch  
3 PinAntenna Receiver Harness  
4 Pin Auxiliary Output Harness  
Installation/Owners Guide  
1 1” X 1.75” Foam Pad  
6 Pin Main Power Harness  
7 Pin Accessory Harness  
1 Hood Pin Switch  
FEATURES:  
Selectable Ignition Lock & Unlock  
Selectable Door Lock/Unlock Output Timing  
Safe Start (Requires double push of the start button to engage the remote start function)  
On Board Parking Light Relay  
Trunk Release Output  
Horn Chirp Output With Selectable Duration  
Selectable RF Start Chirp  
Car Finder Mode (Can elect to have horn beep along with parking lights if connected)  
Selectable Run Times 5, 10, 15, or 20 Minutes  
Selectable Gas or Diesel  
Automatic Start Timer (Can be set to start your car automatically at 2 or 4 hour intervals)  
4 Negative Pulsed Aux Outputs Before Start, After Start, During Crank, After Shut Down  
(To aid installation in many vehicles with factory alarm systems)  
FCC NOTICE  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation of this device is subject to the following  
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.  
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance voids the  
users authority to operate this device.  
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the remote start unit. If the vehicle is being worked on, this hood switch prevents the  
remote start activation even if the RF command to start is issued. This switch must be  
installed in all applications. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or  
property damage.  
Mount the switch in the hood locations away from water drain paths. If necessary, a  
bracket may be used to move the switch away from rain gutters or allow mounting to the  
firewall behind the hood seal. In both cases the switch must be set up to allow the hood to  
depress the switch at least 1/4 inch when the hood is closed and fully extended when the  
hood is opened. For direct mounting, a 1/4 inch hole must be drilled. Carefully check  
behind the chosen location to insure the drill will not penetrate any existing factory wiring or  
fluid lines.  
Drill a 1/4" hole in the desired location and thread the pin switch into it using a 7/16" nut  
driver or deep well socket. If using the mounting bracket, first secure the bracket to the  
desired location and secure the pin switch in the pre-threaded mounting bracket hole.  
DO NOT PLUG THE SIX PIN MAIN POWER HARNESS OR THE MULTI PIN INPUT /  
OUTPUT HARNESS INTO THE CONTROLMODULE UNTILALLCONNECTIONSTO THE  
VEHICLE HAVE BEEN MADE. AFTER SELECTING YOUR TARGET WIRES AS DE-  
FINED BELOW, DISCONNECTTHE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE FROM THE VEHICLE  
BATTERY PRIOR TO MAKINGANY CONNECTIONS.  
Note: Do not remove the fuse holders from this wire harness.  
Fuses must be used and located as close as possible to the power  
source for adequate protection of the vehicle.  
WIRING THE 6 PIN MAIN POWER HARNESS Connector “C”:  
Fused RED w/ WHITE TRACE WIRE: + 12 volt Battery 1 Source 20A Max  
Locate the vehicle battery wire(s) at the ignition switch. Verification: These wires will register  
voltage in all positions of the ignition switch. Connect the Red w/White wire to the vehicle's battery  
wire. This wire provides power for the control circuit as well as the ignition 1 and ignition 2 relays.  
Fused RED WIRE: + 12 Volt Battery 2 Source 20AMax  
Locate the vehicle battery wire(s) at the ignition switch. Verification: These wires will register  
voltage in all positions of the ignition switch. Connect the Red wire to the vehicle's battery wire.  
This wire provides power for the start relay and the accessory relay.  
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YELLOW Wire: Starter Output  
Careful consideration for the connection of this wire must be made to prevent the  
vehicle from starting while in gear. Understanding the difference between a me-  
chanical and an electrical Neutral Start Switch will allow you to properly identify  
the circuit and select the correct installation method. In addition you will realize  
why the connection of the safety wire is required for all mechanical switch con-  
figurations.  
Failure to make this connection properly can result in personal injury and property damage.  
In all installations it is the responsibility of the installing technician to test the remote start  
unit and ensure that the vehicle cannot start via RF control in any gear selection other than  
park or neutral.  
In both mechanical and electrical neutral start switch configurations, the connection of the  
Yellow wire will be made to the low current start solenoid wire of the ignition switch harness.  
This wire will have +12 volts when the ignition switch is turned to the start (crank) position  
only. This wire will have 0 volts in all other ignition switch positions.  
BLUE Wire: Ignition 1 Output  
Connect this wire to the ignition 1 wire from the ignition switch. This wire will show +12 volts  
when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" or "RUN" and the "START" or CRANK"  
positions, and will have 0 volts when the key is turned to the "OFF" and "ACCESSORY"  
positions.  
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  
"START" or CRANK" position. This wire will show 0 volts when the key is turned to the  
"OFF" and "ACCESSORY" positions.  
NOTE: See programming information (Bank 3 Selection # 6) concerning this wire to allow  
output during the "START" mode.  
VIOLET Wire: Accessory Output  
Connect this wire to the Accessory wire from the ignition switch. This wire will show + 12  
volts when the ignition switch is turned to the "ACCESSORY" or "ON" and "RUN" posi-  
tions, and will show 0 volts when the key is turned to the "OFF" and "START" or "CRANK"  
positions.  
Wiring The 2 Pin Door Lock/Unlock Harness Connector “B”:  
The Red & Green Door Lock/Unlock output wires provide a pulsed ground output to control the  
vehicle door lock / unlock circuits. The output of these wires has a maximum switching capability  
of 250 mA. Many vehicles today have factory door lock relays which can be connected directly to  
these outputs, however always confirm that the factory relays in your particular vehicle do not  
exceed the rated 250mA output of the units door lock/unlock circuit. Plug the 2 pin connector of the  
door lock/unlock harness into the mating connector shell of the control module. Determine the  
door lock circuit of the vehicle you are working on and wire according to the diagrams shown.  
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3 Wire Ground Switched Door Lock Circuits:  
In this application, the Red wire of the 2 pin harness provides a ground pulse during the arming  
sequence, 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 the 2 pin harness provides a ground pulse during the disarming sequence, or  
pulsed ground unlock output. Connect the Green wire to the low current ground signal wire from  
the factory door unlock switch to the factory door unlock relay.  
Negative Type Door Lock Circuits  
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Wiring The 4 Pin Auxiliary Output Harness, Connector “A”  
The auxiliary 4 pin connector provides low current outputs to control various functions in  
the vehicle during different stages of the Remote Start unit's operation. Understanding  
these outputs and the time in which they occur will allow you to determine if they are  
needed for the particular vehicle you are working on as well as how to use them.  
Black w Blue Trace Wire: Pulsed Ground Output Before Start  
The Black w/ Blue Trace wire will provide a 1 second 250 mA pulsed ground output 1.5  
second before the remote start unit activates as well as when the transmitter is used to  
disarm the system. Typical use for this output would be to disarm a factory theft deterrent  
system to prevent false triggering of the factory alarm when the remote start unit engages  
or when the transmitter is used to unlock the doors.  
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Black w/ Light Green Trace Wire: Pulsed Ground Output After Start  
The Black w/ Light Green Trace wire will provide a 1 second 250mA pulsed ground output  
after the vehicle is started under control of the remote start unit. Typically 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 Trace Wire: Pulsed Ground Output After Shutdown  
The Black w/ Red Trace wire will provide a 1 second 250 mA pulsed ground output after the  
remote start unit shuts down. This output will occur regardless of whether the circuit times  
out or is manually terminated. Typically this output will be used to re-lock the vehicle doors  
if the doors unlock automatically when the ignition circuit transitions to off.  
Black w/ Yellow Trace Wire: Ground Output During Start (Crank)  
The Black w/ Yellow Trace wire will provide a 250 mAground output while the starter output  
of the remote start unit is active. This output can be used to activate the Crank Low/Bulb  
Test wire found in some GM vehicles. This wire is also referred to as the ECM wake up wire  
in some Chrysler vehicles.  
NOTE: The outputs above are low current outputs and must be used with a relay if the  
circuit's requirement is more than 250 mA.  
2 Pin Valet/Program/Override Push-Button Switch, Connector “D”  
The Black & Grey twin lead wires loaded in the two pin blue connector are the ground supply  
and program/valet/override input of the Remote Start unit. Route the two wires from the  
previously installed Push-Button switch to the mating connector on the control module.  
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3 Pin Antenna/Receiver, Connector “F”  
Route the 3 pin connector from the previously installed antenna receiver assemble to the  
mating connector on the control module. This connector supplies 5 volts, ground and RF  
data from the antenna receiver to the remote start module. Be certain this connector is  
firmly seated making good contact to the control unit.  
2 Pin LED Harness, Connector “G”  
Route the twin lead Red and Blue wires from the LED to the remote start control unit and  
plug the two pin connector into the mating white mini connector on the control module.  
these wires control the anode and cathode of the dash mounted LED.  
3 Pin Parking Light Input/Output & Ground Harness, Connector “H”  
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  
tapping screw and ring terminal.  
White w/ Red Trace 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: If the vehicle's parking lights are ground switched, connect this wire to chassis  
ground.  
White Wire: Parking Light Flasher Output  
This wire is the normally open contact of the on board parking light flasher relay. Connect  
this wire to the vehicle parking light feed wire.  
7 Pin Accessory Input/Output Harness, Connector “E”  
Brown w/ Black Trace Wire: Positive Inhibit Input  
The Brown w/ Black Trace wire provides an instant shutdown for the Remote Start Control  
module whenever it gets + 12 volts. If the Brake lights switch in the vehicle switches + 12  
volts to the brake light circuit, connect the Brown w/ Black trace wire to the output side of  
the brake switch. This will allow the Remote Start to shut down if an attempt is made to  
operate the vehicle without the key while running under the control of the Remote Start. In  
most vehicles, in order to shift into gear, the brake pedal must be depressed. The brake  
input will in turn cause the remote start unit to shut off.  
Grey w/ Black Trace Wire: Negative Inhibit Input  
The Grey w/ Black Trace wire provides an instant shutdown for the Remote Start Control  
Module whenever it is grounded. Connect the Grey w/ Black trace wire to the hood pin  
switch previously installed. This wire must be routed through a grommet in the firewall  
and connected to the hood pin switch. If the pin switch is to be used with an alarm  
system, connect this wire using a diode assembly.  
DO NOT RELEASE THIS VEHICLE TO THE CONSUMER UNTIL YOU CONFIRM THE  
OPERATION OF THE HOOD PIN SAFETY SHUT DOWN FEATURE.  
IMPORTANT! This connection is a safety wire and must be connected to a hood pin  
switch and tested as described. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or property  
damage. This wire may also be used if the vehicle brake light circuit switches ground to  
the brake lights. An isolation diode must be used for ground switched brake light circuits  
and must be connected to the output of the brake switch.  
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To test this circuit, while the vehicle is running under control of the remote start unit, open  
the vehicle’s hood. The remote start unit should shut down immediately. If not, check the  
wiring to the control module and the under hood pin switch.  
DO NOT RELEASE THE VEHICLE TO THE CONSUMER IF THIS CIRCUIT DOES NOT  
PERFORMAS SPECIFIED.  
Green w/ Orange Trace Wire: Tachometer 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  
ignition coil. This Remote Start unit learns the tach rate of the vehicle and in most cases  
will operate properly from one multi coil pack regardless of the number of cylinders.  
If the vehicle has a single coil unit for each cylinder, it may be necessary to connect  
this wire to more than one cylinder for proper tach reference. See multi coil wiring  
detail below.  
Dark Blue Wire: Delayed 250mA Pulsed Channel 3 Output  
The Dark Blue wire supplies a 250mA 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 to the trunk release or the circuit you wish to control. Connect the Dark  
Blue wire to terminal # 86 of a VF45F11 P&B relay or equivalent. Connect terminal # 85  
of the relay to a fused + 12 volt source. Connect the common, normally open, and  
normally closed contacts of the relay to perform the selected function of channel 3.  
Black w/ White Trace Wire : 250 mA Horn Output  
The black w/ white trace wire is provided to beep the vehicle’s horn. This is a transistor-  
ized 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 con-  
nect the black w/ white trace wire to terminal 86 of the AS 9256 relay ( or an equivalent  
30 Amp automotive relay ),and connect relay terminal 85 to a fused  
+ 12 VDC battery source. Connect relay terminal 87 to the vehicle’s horn switch output,  
and connect relay terminal 30 to a fused + 12 VDC battery source.  
Light Blue Wire: Ground Output While Running Under Remote Start Control  
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, a relay will be required.  
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The Light Blue wire can be used to accommodate the following situations:  
A. Shock Sensor By Pass:  
B. Additional Ignition Output:  
C. GM VATS Key Override:  
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 vehicles interior entry lighting whenever the optional Interior Illumination  
circuit is desired.  
Programming Tach 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 remote start without first programming tach, the unit will flash the parking lights 7 times  
indicating tach has not been learned and stored. If the tach rate is not properly programmed to  
the specific vehicle, the unit may not realize that the vehicle is running in certain instances reengage  
the starter motor.  
The Remote Start Unit will learn the tach rate of most vehicle's single coil, multiple coil  
packs, or single injector. To learn tach:  
1. Turn the ignition key to the On position.  
2. Press and release the valet/program push button switch 3 times.  
3. Immediately turn the ignition key Off.  
4. Press and hold the valet/program push button switch, then start the vehicle using the  
key.  
5. When the unit senses the tach signal, the parking lights will begin to flash.  
6. Release the valet/program pushbutton switch. The parking lights will turn on for three  
seconds to indicate that the learned tach signal is stored and the unit is out of the tach  
learn mode.  
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. To correct this situation, locate and  
connect the Green/Orange wire to the proper tach signal, and then repeat the tach learn  
routine.  
Diagnostics:  
Enter Bank 3 and turn on selectable feature # 7 as described in the feature selection and  
setting section.  
Exit the feature selection mode then press and hold the pushbutton valet/program switch  
abd then turn the ignition switch to on position.  
NOTE: Diagnostic mode is a temporary mode. Once you have accessed the diagnostic  
mode, the unit will pause for two seconds then begin to flash the last stored shut down  
code. This code will be displayed three times in succession, then the unit will automati-  
cally exit the diagnostic mode.  
The parking lights will flash a number of times indicating the reason for the last remote start  
shutdown. The light flash indications are as follows:  
1 Flash  
Run timer expired  
Low or no tach signal (RPM)  
Positive inhibit wire activation  
RF shutdown signal received, or manual start trigger wire reactivated.  
High tach signal (RPM)  
Tach signal has not been learned  
Negative inhibit wire activation  
2 Flashes  
3 Flashes  
5 Flashes  
6 Flashes  
7 Flashes  
8 Flashes  
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Setting Up The System Programming Features:  
Bank 1 Transmitter Channels  
Start with the system disarmed, turn the ignition switch to the on position then:  
1) Press and release the push button valet/program switch 3 times.  
Siren Chirps once and or Lights flash one time indicating the transmitter program mode  
successfully entered.  
See Owners Manual for transmitter programming.  
Turn the ignition switch off then on to access Bank 2 Keyless/Alarm feature selections.  
1 Flash when the ignition transitions off, followed by 2 chirps/Light flashes when the key is  
turned on indicates that you are in feature selection of bank 2.  
Press the pushbutton switch:  
1 time to access the first selection as shown below. Use the lock button of the transmit-  
ter to change the feature selection or press the pushbutton to advance to the next select-  
able feature.  
Bank2  
Feature  
1 Chirp/Flash 2 Chirp/Flash 3 Chirp/Flash 4 Chirp/Flash 5 Chirp/Flash 6 Chirps/Flash  
Default  
1stDoor Lock/UL  
2nd Accy Lock  
3rd Accy.UL  
1S/1S  
3.5 S/3.5S  
1 S/Dbl 1 S.  
Dbl 1/1 S  
Dbl 1/Dbl 1  
1S L/350mS ul  
1S/1S.  
Auto Lock On Auto Lock Off  
Auto Lock Off  
Auto UL Off  
Auto UL On  
Auto UL Off  
4th Horn Chirp  
5th Chp Del TX  
10mS  
On  
16mS  
Off  
30mS  
40mS  
50mS  
16mS  
Off  
When finished setting the keyless/alarm selectable features, turn the ignition off then on  
to advance to Bank 3, Remote Start Selectable Features.  
1 Flash when the key transitions off and 3 chirps/light flashes when the key transitions on.  
Press the pushbutton switch one time to access the first selection as shown below. Use  
the lock button of the transmitter to change the feature selection or press the pushbutton  
to advance to the next selectable feature.  
Bank 3  
Feature  
1 Chirp/Flash  
Off  
2 Chirp/Flash 3 Chirp/Flash 4 Chirp/Flash 5 Chirp/Flash 6 Chirps/Flash  
On  
Default  
On  
1 RF Start Chirp  
2 Run Time  
5 Min.  
10 Min.  
Flash  
15Min.  
20 Min.  
10 Min  
Steady  
Tach  
3 Park Lights  
4 Input Check  
5 Voltage Level  
6 Ign. 2 Select  
7 Diagnostics  
8 Crank Time  
9 Gas/Diesel  
On Steady  
Voltage  
Tach  
DBI Tach  
> 0.5V B4 Start < 0.5V B4 Start  
Off With Crank On With Crank Same As Accy  
> 0.5  
On With Crank  
Off  
Off  
On  
1.0 Sec  
Diesel 10  
As D/L Pulse  
4 Hours  
0.8Sec  
Gas  
1.5 Sec  
2.0 Sec  
1.0  
Diesel 15  
Diesel 20  
Gas  
10 Blk/Blue (Aux O/P) Single Pulse  
11 Time Start 2 Hours  
Single  
4 Hours  
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4 PIN IN VEHICLE DATABUS PORT (DBI Port)  
The 4 pin port located on the side of this module is for proprietary Audiovox data bus interface  
modules. These modules are used to access a variety of features in the vehicle which can be  
as simple as door trigger inputs, to more complex door locks outputs, or transponder inter-  
faces for remote starting. DO NOT connect anything to this port other than the Audiovox IDB  
modules or damage to the Remote Start module will occur. All installation instructions for the  
IDB modules will be packaged with the individual component along with the proper 4 pin wiring  
harness requires to access the data transmit & receive as well as the proper voltage levels for  
the interface.  
COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION:  
After you have confirmed the operation of theAudiovox Remote Start unit and tested all the safety  
features of the system:  
1. Mount the control module up and behind the dash securing it in place with cable ties or  
screws. Be certain that the chosen mounting location will not inhibit any of the controls of the  
vehicle.  
2. Securely harness and tie all wiring up and away from all hot and moving parts that they may  
come in contact with under the dash board or in the engine compartment areas.  
CAUTION: Particularly avoid the area around the steering shaft and column, as wires can  
wrap around these mechanisms and impair the safe operation of the vehicle.  
3. Apply the Caution Labels supplied with this kit to a conspicuous area in the engine compart-  
ment. Make sure to clean the surface before affixing the label.  
4. Check the vehicle's wipers, lights, horn, etc.... to insure proper operation.  
5. Replace all panels that were removed during installation, and retest the system.  
6. Explain all activated features and safety systems associated with Remote Start Unit installed  
to the customer.  
8. Place the Remote Start / Valet Control Switch Tag on their respective switches and  
point these out to the customer.  
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