Page 2 - The APS-785 Remote Start/Alarm System is designed to be used with; Automatic Transmission; INSTALLATION OF THE MAJOR COMPONENTS:; HOOD AND TRUNK PIN SWITCHES:
128-6531 2 of 24 The APS-785 Remote Start/Alarm System is designed to be used with Automatic Transmission Vehicles 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 sel...
Page 3 - only! Although this combination; IT MUST NOT; be installed
128-6531 3 of 24 THE RECEIVER/ANTENNA ASSEMBLY: The Superheterodyne Receiver Antenna Assembly provided with this unit allows routing from below thedash board for maximum operating range. Choose a location above the belt line (dashboard) of the vehiclefor best reception. Special considerations must b...
Page 5 - YELLOW START WIRE DETAIL; Ignition 2 Output
128-6531 5 of 24 YELLOW START WIRE DETAIL 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 theignition key is turned to the "ON" or "RUN" position and is some cases the "START" or CRANK"...
Page 6 - WIRING CONNECTIONS: Multi Pin Accessory Input/Output Harness; Parking Light Flasher Feed; Parking Light Wiring Detail; SIREN
128-6531 6 of 24 WIRING CONNECTIONS: Multi Pin Accessory Input/Output Harness 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 areworking on has +12 volt switched parking lights, connect this wire to a...
Page 8 - General Motors VATS By-Pass Diagram
128-6531 8 of 24 General Motors VATS 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 Unitinitializes, and remains grounded while running plus an additional 4 seconds after the Remote Start Unitturns off...
Page 9 - Entry Illumination Ground Output; Entry Illumination Detail; Negative Inhibit Input; Grey w/ Black Trace Negative Inhibit Safety Shut Down Detail
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 thealarm or to unlock the doors and provides a continuous pulsed output whenever the alarm is triggered.This wire should be co...
Page 10 - Brake Switch Positive Shutdown Detail
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 inhibitrelay. Connect the Orange wire to terminal #86 (orange wire) of the relay provided. Connect terminal#85 (red wire) of the relay to an igniti...
Page 11 - Chassis Ground Source; Chassis Ground Connection Detail; Tachometer Input Signal; Tachometer Input Wiring Detail; Negative Door Trigger; Negative Door Switch Wiring Detail
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...
Page 12 - Delayed 300mA Pulsed Channel 3 Output; Channel 3 Relay Wiring Detail; 00mA Latched Channel 4 Output; WIRING THE 4 PIN AUXILIARY OUTPUT HARNESS; Pulsed Ground Output Before Start
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 isaccessed. Pressing the pre-programmed transmitter button for three seconds will access channel two.This is a low current output an...
Page 13 - Pulsed Ground Output After Shutdown; Pin Control Switch:
128-6531 13 of 24 13 started under control of the remote start unit. Typically this wire will be used to re-lock the vehicle doors ifthe 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...
Page 14 - Wire Ground Switched Door Lock/Unlock Wiring Detail
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 thefactory door lock switch to...
Page 16 - RF Programmable Features:
128-6531 16 of 24 16 Note: Resistive Circuits, As Well As 4 Wire Polarity Reversal and 5 Wire Alternating 12 Volt Door Lock Control Circuits These applications require the use of additional components which may include relays, fixed resistors, orfor convenience, the AS 9159 Door Lock Interface. Refe...
Page 17 - To program these selectable features
128-6531 17 of 24 17 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 On 1 chirp = 1 second door locks Press transmitt...
Page 18 - TIMED START OPERATION:; REMOTE START SELECTABLE FEATURES; To Program The Remote Start Selectable Features:; verifying you are in the feature program mode.
128-6531 18 of 24 TIMED START PROGRAM: The Remote Start unit has the ability to start the vehicle automatically at timed intervals. This feature isuseful in extremely cold climates where starting the engine is the only means to keep the battery chargedand fluids warm. The operator has the option to ...
Page 21 - MECHANICAL NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH CONSIDERATIONS:
128-6531 21 of 24 21 To 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. Temporarily disconnect the Brown/Black positive shut down wire from the vehicle's brake switch.4. Sitting in the vehicle, start the...
Page 22 - METHOD 1
128-6531 22 of 24 22 DO NOT RELEASE THIS VEHICLE TO THE CONSUMER UNTIL YOU CONFIRM THE OPERATION OF THE NEUTRAL SAFETY START FEATURE. KEY IN SENSOR CIRCUITS: If the vehicle you are working on does not have or you cannot locate the ECM reference wire, there are twoalternatives available. Although not...
Page 23 - METHOD 2; To connect to the key in sensor circuit as shown for method 2:; COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION:; sure to clean the surface before affixing the label.
128-6531 23 of 24 23 METHOD 2 To 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...