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Model APS 996a

Installation Manual

PRELIMINARY

SELECTABLE FEATURES

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 :

Feature Selection

1 Chirp

2 Chirps

3 Chirps

4 Chirps

Default

1st DoorL/UL

1 Sec.

3.5 Sec.

1 Sec L, Dbl. U/L

1 Sec.

2nd Accy Lock

Auto Lock On

Auto Lock Off

Auto Lock Off

3rd Accy. UL

Auto UL Dr.

Auto UL All

Auto UL Off

Auto UL Off

4th Headlights

On Arm

On Disarm

On Both

Off

Both

5th Passive Locks

Passive

Active

Active

6th Passive/Active Arm

Passive Arm

Active Arm

Active Arm

7th Black/Blue (Aux O/P)

Single Pulse

As Feature #1

Single

8th Siren/Horn

Siren/Horn

Siren Only

Horn Only

Siren/Horn

9th Horn Chirp

10mS

16mS

30mS

16mS

10th Override Method

Custom Code

Valet

Valet

11th Two Step Unlock

On

Off

Off

12th Chirp Delete From Tx

On

Off

Off

To program these selectable features;

Action

System Response

Turn 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 turn the ignition back On

1 chirp = 1 second door locks

Press transmitter Lock button to change

2 chirps = 3.5 second door locks

Press transmitter Lock button to change

3 chirps = 1 sec. lock, dbl 1 sec. unlock

or

Second

Press and release the valet switch

2 chirps = auto locks off

Press transmitter Lock button to change

1 chirp = auto locks on

or

Third

Press and release the valet switch

3 chirps = auto unlock off

Press transmitter Lock button to change

1 chirp = auto unlock drivers door only

Press transmitter Lock button to change

2 chirps = auto unlock all doors

or

Fourth

Press and release the valet switch

3 chirps = headlight output when arming and disarming

Press transmitter Lock button to change

4 chirps = headlight output off

Press transmitter Lock button to change

1 chirp = headlight output when arming

Press transmitter Lock button to change

2 chirps = headlight output when disarming

or

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 = as feature #1

Press transmitter Lock button to change

1 chirp = single pulse

or

Summary of Contents for APS 996a

Page 1: ...econds turn ignition Off Short chirp then long chirp First Then turn the ignition back On 1 chirp 1 second door locks Press transmitter Lock button to change 2 chirps 3 5 second door locks Press transmitter Lock button to change 3 chirps 1 sec lock dbl 1 sec unlock or Second Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps auto locks off Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp auto locks on or ...

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Page 3: ...rticular vehicle Regardless of the vehicle Gasoline or Diesel for every installation the vehicle MUST HAVE a Tach Signal Input Automatic Transmission and Fuel Injection INSTALLATION OF THE MAJOR COMPONENTS CONTROL MODULE Select a mounting location inside the passenger compartment up behind the dashboard The mounting location selected must be within 24 of the ignition switch wiring harness to allow...

Page 4: ...ption Special considerations must be made for windshield glass as some newer vehicles utilize a metallic shielded window glass that will inhibit or restrict RF reception In these vehicles route the antenna toward a rear window location for best reception Secure the antenna with double stick tape provided After securing the antenna with tape we advise also securing a section of the antenna cable to...

Page 5: ...mage IMPORTANT DO NOT PLUG THE SIX PIN MAIN POWER HARNESS OR THE MULTI PIN INPUT OUTPUT HARNESS INTO THE CONTROL MODULE UNTIL ALL CONNECTIONS TO THE VEHICLE HAVE BEEN MADE AFTER SELECTING YOUR TARGET WIRES AS DEFINED BELOW DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE FROM THE VEHICLE BATTERY PRIOR TO MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS WIRING THE 6 PIN MAIN POWER HARNESS RED w WHITE Trace Wire 12 volts Battery 1 Sour...

Page 6: ...de between the starter inhibit relay when used and the neutral safety switch as shown in the following diagram Failure to connect this wire to the ignition switch side of the of the neutral safety switch can result in personal injury and property damage SEE NEUTRAL START SAFETY TEST FOR FURTHER DETAILS YELLOW START WIRE DETAIL BLUE Wire Ignition 1 Output Connect this wire to the ignition 1 wire fr...

Page 7: ...ed 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 See diagram below for details on wiring positive swit...

Page 8: ...d in parallel This wire will be shunted when remote starting the vehicle and will remain shunted if active while running under command of the remote start If this wire is active when the system is armed the siren will emit three chirps When the zone clears the siren will emit 1 chirp to confirm full arming See below for wiring details Note for vehicles with interior delay lighting see programming ...

Page 9: ... 30 85 to a fused 12 volt battery source rated for a minimum of 25 Amp Connect terminal 87 to the third ignition wire in the vehicle C GM VATS Key Override If the vehicle has the General Motors VATS system installed you will need to by pass the system while the vehicle is operating under the control of the Remote Start Unit To Do This 1 Measure the resistance of the resistor pellet on the ignition...

Page 10: ...ontrol Module whenever it is grounded also trigger for the alarm when armed 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 the diode assembly provided IMPORTANT This connection is a safety wire ...

Page 11: ...ite Black wire of the relay See below for detail of wiring also see Yellow Start wire detail for connection to vehicle considerations Brown w Black Trace Wire Positive Inhibit Input Plus Trigger When Armed The Brown w Black Trace wire provides an instant shutdown for the Remote Start Control module when ever it gets 12 volts also triggers the alarm when armed If the Brake lights switch in the vehi...

Page 12: ...nd 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 Chassis Ground Connection Detail Brown Wire Negative Door Trigger If the vehicle s door courtesy light switches ground when the door is opened Most GMs and Imports you must connect this wire to the negative output from one of the vehicle ...

Page 13: ...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 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 batte...

Page 14: ...y the starter output until this wire drops the 12 volts In other words in a Diesel vehicle with glow plug preheat circuit when the ignition is turned on the vehicle will not crank until the glow plugs are hot enough to fire the atomized fuel oil when injected into the cylinder By connecting this wire to the glow plug 12 volt wire when the remote start unit activates the ignition one output the glo...

Page 15: ... twin lead wires loaded in the two pin blue connector are the ground supply and program valet override input of the Remote Start unit When the Grey wire is grounded under certain conditions the unit will enter the valet mode When the Grey wire is sequentially grounded under other conditions the unit will enter the various program modes Route the twin lead Black and Grey wires from the valet Progra...

Page 16: ... door unlock motor wire and cut it at a convenient location to allow wiring of an optional relay Connect the door side of the cut wire to terminal 30 of the optional relay added Connect the vehicle side of the cut wire to terminal 87a of the optional relay added Connect the green wire of the 3 pin harness to terminal 86 of the optional relay added Connect terminal 85 of the optional relay added to...

Page 17: ...l 30 of the optional relay added Connect the vehicle side of the cut wire to terminal 87a of the optional relay added Connect the red wire of the 3 pin harness to terminal 86 of the optional relay added Connect terminal 85 of the optional relay added to chassis ground Most vehicles door lock unlock motor legs rest at ground and switch 12 volts to the door lock unlock motor legs for operation if th...

Page 18: ...nsmitter button 1 being programmed for channel 1 and transmitter button 2 being programmed for channel 2 Refer to pages 1 and 2 for alarm selectable features RF Programmable Features Feature Selection 1 Chirp 2 Chirps 3 Chirps 4 Chirps Default 1st DoorL UL 1 Sec 3 5 Sec 1 Sec L Dbl U L 1 Sec 2nd Accy Lock Auto Lock On Auto Lock Off Auto Lock Off 3rd Accy UL Auto UL Dr Auto UL All Auto UL Off Auto ...

Page 19: ...if the vehicle temperature reaches 0 and then will run the allotted time REMOTE START SELECTABLE FEATURES Feature LtsFlash 1X Lts Flash 2X Lts Flash 3X Lts Flash 4X Default LED Pattern 1 RF Start Chirp Off On On 1X Pause etc 2 Run Time 5 Min 10 Min 15Min 20 Min 10 Min 2X Pause etc 3 Park Lights On Steady Flash Steady 3X Pause etc 4 Input Check Voltage Tach Tach 4X Pause etc 5 Voltage Level 0 5V B4...

Page 20: ...nd then repeat the tach learn routine Diagnostics Enter selectable feature 7 and turn on as described above 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 automatically exit the diagnostic on mode The pa...

Page 21: ...llow the vehicle operator to prevent operation of the Remote Start Unit regardless of the RF transmitter operation To test the integrity of the manual shut down enable circuit 1 Place the control switch in the on Closed To Ground position 2 Start the vehicle using the RF transmitter 3 The vehicle should start and run under the control of the remote start unit 4 Move the switch to the off Open From...

Page 22: ...gear selector is in any position other than park or neutral the mechanical function will not allow the key to be turned to the start position or be removed from the ignition cylinder This configuration prevents mechanical operation while the vehicle is in gear but offers no consideration for electrical operation Because of this potential problem this installation requires the additional connection...

Page 23: ...ator as it is in contrast to the normal operation of a vehicle utilizing an electrical neutral start switch and is inconsistent with the operators manual Additional information concerning Key In Sensor methods 1 2 are listed below and should be reviewed before considering either alternative Method 1 will allow the safety required for the remote start unit and prevent the vehicle from starting whil...

Page 24: ... SAFETY TEST shown in this manual To 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 Cut this wire and connect the ignition cylinder...

Page 25: ...r handle cover over the handle of the control switch for ease of identification This will allow your customer to distinguish the Remote Start control switch from the program switch 2 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 3 Securely harness and ti...

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