Audiovox 128-7404A User Manual
Model APS-998
Owner’s Manual
4 Button Remote Start Security System With
Plug-In Shock Sensor & Starter Disable
IMPORTANT ! In order to provide you with the highest level of security to your
vehicle, this system is equipped with selectable manual override circuitry. It is
possible that you will need to override you security system if the transmitter
becomes lost, or inoperative due to battery failure. Reading the sections on
"Manually Overriding Your System" is necessary to fully understand the procedure
required to enable your vehicle in such situations. In addition, the chart on the last
page of this manual has a section for the particular features and options installed
in your vehicle as well as the override method selected. Although the default
mode is "Valet Switch" operation, the system can be configured for "Custom
Code" operation for enhanced security. Confirm the override mode selected on
the last page of this manual, and familiarize yourself with the section on it's operation.
FEATURES :
1 Two W ay 5 Button Remote Control And 1 One W ay 5 Button Remote Control
Six Channel Code Learning Programmable Receiver
External Superheterodyne Transceiver Antenna
Single Or Two User Programmable W/Separate Control Outputs
Single Button Lock/Unlock or Separate Button Lock/Unlock or Both
Remote Keyless Entry With Optional Access Guard (must have power door
locks)
Selectable Manual Override Mode
New Enhanced Panic Feature (Any button other than unlock stops siren, no
change to the units state)
Smart Disarm (If triggered, elect to shut off siren, or disarm entire unit )
Adjustable Shock Sensor Via The Transmitter (Pre-Detect Off, Pre & Full Detect
Off, City Mode)
Safe Start Output Controlled From Channel 3 (Option Channel 3 For T runk, Or
For R/S)
24 Hour Time Start Mode
Cold Temperature Start Mode
2 or 4 Hour Automatic Start Mode
Parking Meter Count Down Timer On LCD Remote
Additional Count Down Timer Mode
Remote Panic In All Modes (Press & Hold Lock /Unlock Button For 3 Seconds
To Engage)
Improved Custom Code Override, User Selectable and Programmable
"A" Revision to add PBLED reference 7/06
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Protected Push Button Valet/Override Switch
7-Function LED-Arm / Disarm / Zone 1 / Zone 2 / Zone 3 / Valet / Arming
Intrusion Alert With Memory
Instant Siren Activation
Starter Disable Output
Additional Engine Immobilizer Output, (Optional Relay Required)
True Last Door Arming (Hardwire Only)
Defective Zone By-Pass
Defective Zone Chirp Confirmation (Unit Chirps To Report Zone Cleared)
6 Tone Mini Siren
Car Horn Output For Additional Alarm Response (Improved Timing To Mini-
mize RF Interference.)
Additional Negative Trigger Input (Hood and Trunk)
RF Inhibit With Ignition On
Parking Light Flasher (Relay On Board)
Plug In Dual Stage Shock Sensor (Pre-detect, Full Trigger and “City Mode”)
Audible Arm, Disarm, Defect, and Tamper Chirp Indications
Headlight Control Output
Illuminated Entry Control Output
Active or Passive Arming Selectable
Programmable Auto Lock On / Off
Programmable Auto Unlock On / Off/Drivers Door/All Doors
Programmable Door Lock Pulse Duration 1 Second / 3.5 Seconds/1 Sec
L/ Dbl. U/L
Programmable Active or Passive Door Locks
User Programmable Permanent Chirp Delete
On Command RF Chirp Delete from Transmitter Or Selectable Through
Software
Dome Delay Learn Circuitry (Patent Pending)
OPTIONS :
Remote Trunk Release (must have electric trunk release)
Remote Keyless Entry (must have power door locks)
Multiple Vehicle Capable
Remote Power Window Roll Up
Remote Garage Door Interface
CAUTION! Be certain that the vehicle is outdoors before using this or any remote
vehicle starting device. A running engine produces dangerous carbon monoxide fumes which can be harmful or fatal if prolonged exposure occurs. DO NOT remote start the vehicle if it is garaged.
YOUR “CODE HOPPING“ TRANSMITTERS
The transmitters included with your new security system use the most advanced
and secure form of radio frequency transmission available on any current automotive security system. Some of today’s sophisticated auto thieves use a device
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known as a code grabber, which will receive and store the signal from your
keychain transmitter and re-transmit at a later time to disarm your system.
Your Keeloq Code Hopping transmitters will change their signal every time the
button is pressed, so when a thief grabs then re-transmits your signal, the alarm
system will not respond.
If your transmitter button is pressed more than fifty times while it is out of range of
the vehicle (children playing with your keys), the transmitter will not operate when
ARMING THE SYSTEM - ACTIVE
1. Turn off the engine, exit the vehicle, and close all doors, hood lid and trunk lid.
2. Press and release Lock/Arm button on the keychain transmitter.
NOTE: If the optional Headlamp illumination feature has been added, and has
been selected for operation when arming, as an added convenience, the
system will turn on the headlights when the system is armed.
SILENT ARMING - ACTIVE (Must be activated during programming)
1. Turn off the engine, exit the vehicle and close all doors, hood lid and trunk lid.
2. Press and hold the Lock/Arm button on the keychain transmitter for 2
seconds.
you return to the vehicle, and will need to be re-aligned to the
receiver. To do this, simply press button 1, (lock), two times within
a one second time period. The system will now respond to that
transmitter each time a button is pressed.
NOTE: This system is custom configurable and can be set
up to operate with a number of options controlled from any transmitter button or button combination. For reference, we will describe operation assuming that your system is programmed for
separate lock and unlock buttons. Also reference will be made to
the icons as shown on the buttons left.
NOTE: The LCD based remote will be explained in detail further in
this manual See "System Status" described later in this manual.
Consult your installation center if your system has been configured differently.
NOTE: Your system has the option of using a siren, the vehicle
horn, or both for the sounding device. Where the siren is referenced below, the horn or both may in fact chirp, or beep.
The dash mounted LED begins to flash slowly.
Parking Lights flash one time.
Siren sounds one chirp.
If the siren/horn
hood lid ajar. Simply close the opened entry point to provide full protection. If the siren "chirped" three times, sometime after arming, the
exclusive delayed dome light learn circuit has been programmed and
the system detected a open entry point after the learned delay expired.
Again, closing the hood, trunk, or doors will correct the problem and you
do not need to disarm the system to make the correction. If the siren/
horn did not sound when arming, then the chirps have been turned off
and you should refer to the section titled "ELIMINATING THE ARM/DISARM CHIRPS" in this manual.
Doors Lock - Optional
sounds 3 chirps, then you have left a door, trunk, or
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The dash mounted LED begins to flash slowly.
Parking Lights flash one time.
Siren will not sound.
If the siren "chirped" three times, sometime after arming, the exclusive delayed
dome light learn circuit has been programmed and the system detected a open
entry point after the learned delay expired. Closing the hood, trunk, or doors will
correct the problem and you do not need to disarm the system to make the
correction.
Doors Lock - Optional
NOTE: If the optional Headlamp illumination feature has been added, and has
been selected for operation when arming, as an added convenience, the system will turn on the headlights when the system is armed.
The LCD Remote has the following response:
ARMING THE SYSTEM - P ASSIVE (AUTOMATIC)
(Must be activated during programming)
1. Turn off the engine, exit the vehicle and close and lock all doors, hood lid and
trunk lid.
The dash mounted LED begins to flash rapidly, indicating 30 second passive
arming has begun.
2. Opening any protected entry point during the 30 second passive arming cycle
will immediately suspend automatic arming and the 30 second passive arming cycle will re-start when all doors are closed. At the end of the passive
arming cycle;
The dash mounted LED begins to flash slowly.
Parking Lights flash one time.
Siren sounds one chirp
If the siren did not sound when arming, then the chirps have been turned off and
you should refer to the section titled “ELIMINA TING THE ARM / DISARM CHIRPS“
in this manual.
Doors Lock - Optional
Door locking during passive arming is a selectable feature. The alarm can be
programmed to allow the doors to lock only when arming using the keychain
transmitter and they will not automatically lock during passive arming.
PROTECTION WHILE THE SYSTEM IS ARMED
Opening any protected door, hood or trunk lid will cause the alarm to immediately sound. The alarm will continue to sound for 30 seconds, then stop and
continue to monitor all protected entry points. If the thief left a door opened, the
alarm will sound for six 30 second cycles, remain armed and ignore that triggered zone.\
Whenever the system is armed, the dash mounted LED indicator will slowly
flash. This serves as a visual deterrent to the potential thief. The LED is a very
low current bulb and will not cause the vehicle’s battery to drain, even when left
unattended for extended periods.
Whenever the system is triggered, the vehicle’s parking lights will flash for the
full 30 second alarm cycle, attracting visual attention to the vehicle.
Optional - Whenever the system is armed, the vehicle’s starting circuit will be
bypassed. If the thief should choose to ignore the siren, the vehicle can not be
started.
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Any mild impact to the vehicle’s glass will cause the alarm to sound a short
series of warning tones.
Any strong impact to the vehicle’ s glass will cause the alarm to trigger for the full
30 second alarm cycle.
NOTE: If the optional interior illumination circuit was installed, the interior light
will flash as well for the full 30 second alarm cycle.
DISARMING THE SYSTEM
NOTE: If the optional 2 step door unlock circuit is installed, when the unlock
transmitter button is activated, the drivers door only will unlock, pressing the
unlock button a second time will cause all doors to unlock.
NOTE: If your transmitter has been configured with single button Lock/Unlock, t o
activate the all door unlock feature operate the Lock/Unlock button a second
time within 3 seconds of the first unlock command.
1. As you approach the vehicle, press and release the Unlock/Disarm button on
the keychain transmitter.
The dash mounted LED turns off.
The LED will start flashing rapidly, indicating that the system is re-arming
automatically. Open any door to suspend the automatic arming.
Parking Lights flash two times.
If the parking lights flashed three times, then the alarm was triggered in your
absence. Before turning the key on, examine the LED to identify which zone was
triggered.
Siren sounds two chirps.
If the siren sounds 4 chirps, then the alarm was triggered in your absence. Before
turning the key on, examine the LED and refer to the INTRUSION WARNING
SIGNALS section of this manual to identify which zone was triggered.
If the siren did not sound when disarming, then the chirps have been turned off
and you should refer to the section titled “ELIMINATING THE ARM / DISARM
CHIRPS“ in this manual.
Doors Unlock - Optional
2 Step Doors Unlock - Optional
NOTE: If the optional Headlamp illumination feature has been added and has
been selected for operation when disarming, as an added convenience, the
system will turn on the headlights when the system is disarmed.
SILENT DISARMING (Must be activated during programming)
Note: If the optional 2 step door unlock circuit is installed, when the unlock
transmitter button is activated, the drivers door only will unlock, pressing the
unlock button a second time will cause all doors to unlock.
NOTE: If your transmitter has been configured with single button Lock/Unlock as
shown, to activate the all door unlock feature operate the Lock/Unlock button a
second time within 3 seconds of the first unlock command.
1. Press and hold button the Unlock/Disarm button on the keychain transmitter for
2 seconds.
The dash mounted LED turns off.
The LED will start flashing rapidly, indicating that the system is re-arming
automatically. Open any door to suspend the automatic arming.
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Parking Lights flash two times.
If the parking lights flashed three times, then the alarm was triggered in your
absence. Before turning the key on, examine the LED to identify which zone was
triggered.
Siren will not sound.
If the siren sounds 4 chirps, then the alarm was triggered in your absence.
Before turning the key on, examine the LED and refer to the INTRUSION
WARNING SIGNALS section of this manual to identify which zone was triggered.
Doors Unlock - Optional
2 Step Doors Unlock - Optional
NOTE: If the optional Headlamp illumination feature has been added and has
been selected for operation when disarming, as an added convenience, the
system will turn on the headlights when the system is disarmed.
WHILE THE SYSTEM IS SOUNDING
If during a triggered state, you wish to shut off the siren without disarming your
security system, simply press and release any transmitter button other than the
Unlock/Disarm button. This action will turn off the siren yet leave the vehicle fully
armed and protected. This feature is particularly useful if you are aware of children
playing near your vehicle that may accidently trigger your security system. In this
case you can cancel the siren sounding without disarming your alarm.
INTRUSION WARNING SIGNALS
This system will inform you if an intrusion attempt has occurred while you were
away from the vehicle. If an intrusion attempt has occurred, the siren will
chirp 4 times and the parking lights will flash 3 times when disarming the
system. Enter the vehicle and observe the red dash mounted LED to identify
which zone was triggered.
If the LED is flashing one time...pause...one time...pause...etc., then an
intrusion attempt was made to the shock sensor, or an accessory triggering device that may have been added to the system.
If the LED is flashing two times...pause...two times...pause...etc., then
an intrusion attempt was made to a hood or trunk pin switch that was
added to the system or to a light activated entry point if the alarm was
installed using the voltage sensing feature.
If the LED is flashing three times...pause...three times...pause...etc.,
then an intrusion attempt was made through one of the vehicle’s doors.
These intrusion warning indicators are stored in the system’s memory and will
only be erased when the ignition key is turned on.
VALET SWITCH
The valet switch allows you to temporarily bypass all alarm functions, eliminating
the need to hand your transmitter to parking attendants or garage mechanics.
When the system is in valet mode, all alarm functions are bypassed, however the
remote panic feature and remote door locks will remain operational. In addition,
the parking lights will flash to indicate locking and unlocking. To use the valet
mode, the system must first be disarmed either by using your keychain transmitter or by activating your personalized manual override code.
NOTE: Some units may include a combination Pushbutton/LED Switch in these systems the
LED and Pushbutton Switch are one and the same.
1. Enter the vehicle and turn the ignition key to the on position.
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2. Press and hold the valet pushbutton switch until the dash mounted
LED turns on solid. The system will remain in the valet mode.
3. To return to normal operation, press and release the pushbutton switch
any time the ignition is on.
NOTE: Always remember to return the system to normal operation. This will
MANUALL Y OVERRIDING YOUR SYSTEM:
USING THE V ALET SWITCH MANUAL OVERRIDE
Y our Security System can be disarmed without the use of the keychain transmitter . This is
necessary , since you will need the ability to operate your vehicle if the transmitter is lost or
its battery fails. If your system has been selected for Valet Switch manual override as
indicated on the last page of this manual, to bypass the alarm system;
The alarm system will stop sounding and enter the (bypass) mode. You can now
start and operate the vehicle normally.
Typically this override mode is used only if the transmitter has become inoperative.
PROGRAMMING YOUR CUSTOM OVERRIDE CODE:
Unlike override switches easily found, and defeated, this security system allows the
consumer to program a personal override code, offering a higher level of security . To take
advantage of this option, programmable feature # 10 must be selected for the Custom
Code Option. Consult your installation center for programming details. The system
comes from the factory with a pre-programmed override code of 11. To change this
default override code, do the following:
If the new code was accepted, the unit will report back the newly entered code, by
flashing the LED, first indicating the 10ths digit, pause and then the units digit.
The unit will report the new code three times with a one second pause between
each code, then the system will begin arming. If the LED flash pattern reports the
previously stored code, the new code was not entered correctly. Please repeat
steps 1 through 7 above considering the following.
NOTE: Acceptable digits 10ths or units are 1 through 9. The unit will not
NOTE: If 15 seconds of inactivity expire or if the ignition switch is turned off for
ensure that the vehicle remains protected at all times.
1. Open the vehicle door. The alarm will sound.
2. Turn the ignition key to the on position.
3. Within 5 seconds, press and release the valet pushbutton switch.
1. Disarm the system by use of the transmitter, or by use of the emergency
override sequence. Turn the ignition switch to the on position.
2. Within 10 seconds, press and release the valet/override switch, 3 times.
3. Within 10 seconds turn the ignition switch off, on, off, on, off, on.
(The siren or horn will beep and the lights will flash one time.)
4. Within 10 seconds, begin to enter your chosen 10ths digit by pressing and
releasing the pushbutton switch from 1 up to 9 times.
5. Within 10 seconds of the last entered 10ths digit, turn the ignition switch off
then on.
6. Within 10 seconds, begin to enter your chosen units digit by pressing and
releasing the pushbutton switch from 1 up to 9 times.
7. Finish by turning the ignition switch to the off position.
recognize a 0 (Zero), or no digit entered in any place, units or tenths.
more then 5 seconds during any of the above steps, the unit will revert
back to the last successfully stored code.
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Custom Code Programming Example:
T o Change the code from the factory pre-assigned code of 11 to “52” you would do
the following:
1. Disarm the system by use of the transmitter or by use of the emergency
override sequence.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the on position.
3. Within 10 seconds, press and release the valet/override switch, 3 times.
4. Within 10 seconds turn the ignition switch off, on, off, on, off, on.
(The siren or horn will beep and the lights will flash one time.)
5. Within 10 seconds, begin to press and release the pushbutton switch to set
the tenths digit.
(As per the example, press and release 5 times to set the tenths digit to 5)
6. Within 10 seconds of the last press of the pushbutton, turn the ignition switch
off then on.
7. Within 10 seconds, begin to press and release the pushbutton switch to set
the units digit.
(As per the example, press and release 2 times to set the units digit to 2).
8. Turn the ignition switch to the off position. Immediately observe the LED flash
pattern.
You will note the LED flashing five times, pause, and then flash two times, pause.
This pattern will be repeated three times indicating the new code (52) has been
accepted and stored in memory.
NOTE: If after step 7, the LED flashes a code other than what was just entered,
Acceptable digits 10ths or units are 1 through 9. The unit will not recognize a 0
(Zero), or no digit entered in any place, units or tenths.
NOTE: If 15 seconds of inactivity expire, or if the ignition switch is turned off for
MANUALL Y OVERRIDING YOUR SYSTEM:
USING THE CUSTOM CODE OVERRIDE
Assuming the override code programmed has not been changed, and the default
override code of 11 is in the system's memory.
1. Enter the vehicle and turn the ignition switch to the on position.
NOTE: The siren will sound.
2. Within 5 seconds, press and release the pushbutton switch 1 time.
3. Within 5 seconds, turn the ignition switch off then on.
4. Within 5 seconds, press and release the pushbutton switch 1 time.
5. Turn the ignition switch off then on and start the vehicle.
NOTE: If you have changed the programmed override code then substitute your
ELIMINATING THE NORMAL ARM / DISARM CHIRPS
As explained earlier in the manual, you can eliminate the chirps selectively any
time you arm or disarm the system, if the feature has been activated, simply by
holding the ARM or DISARM button for two seconds. If you find the normal arming
and disarming chirps annoying, they can be turned off permanently, eliminating
the need to hold the ARM / DISARM button for 2 seconds. To do this,
this indicates that the code has not been changed. You will have to repeat
steps 1 through 7 above being certain to note the following:
more then 5 seconds during any of the above steps, the unit will revert
back to the last successfully stored code.
new code tenths for step 2 above, and units for step 5 above.
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