Cat. No.
49-840
INSTALLATION MANUAL
RS-4000 Auto Security Alarm System
Read this entire manual
before
you begin installation.
49-840in.fm Page 1 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:47 AM
Page 1: ...Cat No 49 840 INSTALLATION MANUAL RS 4000 Auto Security Alarm System Read this entire manual before you begin installation 49 840in fm Page 1 Thursday August 19 1999 10 47 AM ...
Page 2: ...er you need these supplies 12 volt test light or volt meter Masking tape and a pen Wire Piercing Probe Adapters RadioShack Cat No 278 715 In addition it would be a good idea to have the following on hand Spare vehicle fuses Spare wire tap ins and 14 gauge hookup wire in case a wire does not reach where it needs to reach available at your local RadioShack store If you have trouble during installati...
Page 3: ... Wire Tap Ins 11 2 minutes o Mounting the Main Module 12 10 minutes o Installing the Status Indicator 12 15 minutes o Mounting and Connecting the Siren 13 15 minutes o Mounting and Connecting the Anti Carjacking Switch 14 20 minutes o Connecting to Power 14 5 minutes o Connecting the Starter Disable Module 14 20 minutes o Connecting to Power Door Locks 15 10 minutes o Connecting to the Parking Lig...
Page 4: ...er 11 Using Wire Tap Ins 11 Mounting the Main Module 12 Installing the Status Indicator 12 Mounting and Connecting the Siren 13 Mounting and Connecting the Anti Carjacking Switch 14 Connecting to Power 14 Connecting the Starter Disable Module 14 Connecting to Power Door Locks 15 Connecting to the Parking Lights 15 Connecting to the Door Switch 15 Connecting Additional Sensors 15 Connecting Accesso...
Page 5: ...ate each as you unpack the system Main Module Siren Two Remote Contols Main Wiring Harness Starter Disable Relay Status Indicator with Bracket and Grommet Anti Carjacking Switch Two Large Yellow and Seven Small Red Wire Tap Ins Three Mounting Screws One Large and Four Small Wire Ties Double Sided Tape 49 840in fm Page 5 Thursday August 19 1999 10 47 AM ...
Page 6: ...he wiring diagram as you make each connection and fold out the front cover and follow the checklist as you install the system Warning Installation of this system requires that you modify parts of your vehicle s electrical system To safely do this you must also have informa tion about your vehicle s electrical system Before you start the installa tion be sure you have an accurate electrical diagram...
Page 7: ...t is not a Type A check for Type B Note To probe an insulated wire put wire piercing probe adapters on your meter or test light leads Type C Switch Test Probe both wires Then operate the door locks If the light turns on or the meter indicates 12 volts while you operate the switch the switch is a Type C switch Call 1 800 598 2527 for additional installation information then pro ceed to Step 3 Type ...
Page 8: ...ach control wire with its function LOCK or UNLOCK and type A B or C DETERMINING YOUR VEHICLE S DOOR SWITCH POWER TYPE For your alarm system s passive arm ing and anti carjacking features to work you must connect the alarm to the door switch power lead Follow these steps to determine the door switch power type 1 Use your vehicle s service man ual contact your vehicle manu facturer or contact the Au...
Page 9: ...ED FINDING THE STARTER WIRE To install the starter kill option you must find the starter wire the wire that goes from your vehicle s key switch to the starter solenoid Follow these steps to find this wire 1 Locate the group of wires going from the back of your vehicle s key switch toward the engine compartment These wires are routed along the top of the steer ing column in many vehicles 2 To deter...
Page 10: ...ou use the car finder you must connect your alarm system to your vehicle s parking lights Follow these steps to find the correct wire 1 Locate the wire harness going from the back of your vehicle s light control If the control is on your vehicle s steering column the harness probably joins sev eral other wiring harnesses 2 Use the vehicle wiring s color code to find the parking lights wire To dete...
Page 11: ...e the wire Confirm that the light turns on or the meter indicates 12 volts 3 Mark this wire with its function CONSTANT POWER 4 Turn the ignition to ON Probe for a wire under the dash that has 12 volts only when the ignition is on Confirm this by turning the ignition on and off while probing each wire 5 Mark this wire with its function IGNITION POWER USING WIRE TAP INS We recommend you use wire tap...
Page 12: ...r 1 To use the supplied mounting bracket use denatured alcohol to clean the surface and let it dry completely Peel the backing off of one side of the double sided tape and press it onto the bottom of the bracket Then peel the adhesive backing from the other side of the tape and press the bracket onto the dash To mount the indicator in the dash drill a 1 4 inch hole at the desired location The surf...
Page 13: ... wheel well directly behind the radiator grill or close to the ground Once you select a location follow these steps to mount the siren 1 Using the siren s base as a tem plate mark the three mounting hole locations 2 Drill 1 8 inch holes at each mount ing location taking care not to damage anything behind the mounting surface 3 Secure the siren to the mounting location with two of the supplied moun...
Page 14: ...e to the main wiring harness and plug it into the matching socket on the system CONNECTING TO POWER Before you connect the system to power disconnect your vehicle battery s negative power lead Note You must re enter any pro grammed information into other elec tronic devices in your vehicle such as clocks and radios after you recon nect the cable Connect the main wiring harness s red wire to the wi...
Page 15: ...ter Use a red wire tap in to connect the main wiring harness s brown wire to the wire you marked LIGHTS CONNECTING TO THE DOOR SWITCH This connection lets the alarm know when a door is opened or closed If you marked the door switch wire DOOR SWITCHED use a red wire tap in to connect the main wiring har ness s black wire with yellow stripe to the door switch wire If you marked the door switch wire ...
Page 16: ...ed help using relays to make these con nections call the Auto Alarm Helpline at 1 800 598 2527 for assistance COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION Be sure you have the remote control handy then follow these steps to complete the installation 1 Reconnect your vehicle battery s negative battery cable Note You must re enter any pro grammed information into elec tronic devices in your vehicle such as clocks an...
Page 17: ...eight All components 1 lb 5 ounces Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice Electrical Ratings Volts Max Volts Min Source mA Load mA Max V 16 8 Ground NA Starter Kill 500 Siren 3 000 Lock Unlock 500 500 Anti Carjack 4 Parking Lights 8 000 Door Pin 16 8 Door Pin 8 Minor Trigger 4 Major Trigger 4 Indicator 20 Ignition ...
Page 18: ...18 Need Help Call 1 800 598 2527 MASTER WIRING DIAGRAM 49 840in fm Page 18 Thursday August 19 1999 10 47 AM ...
Page 19: ...White Yellow Button 2 Accessory Out Green Minor Trigger In White Red Button 3 Accessory Out Black Blue Positive Door Pin In Black Yellow Negative Door Pin In Brown Black Door Lock Out or Green Black Door Lock Out or Red Black Accessory 12 Volts In Orange Starter Kill Out 1 Wire Anti Carjacking Switch Harness Ground In 49 840in fm Page 19 Thursday August 19 1999 10 47 AM ...
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