Audiovox APS 650 RS User Manual
Model APS 650 RS
Installation Manual
3 Channel Remote Car Starter
Installation Instructions
For installation in vehicles with 12 volt negative ground circuits,
gasoline engines, with automatic transmission only!
KIT CONTENTS
(1) Remote Start Control Module
(2) 3 Button RF Keychain Transmitters
(2) Wiring Harnesses
(1) Parts Bag Containing
(2) Fuses
(2) Fuse Holders
(1) Control Switch
(1) Programming Switch
(1) Ring Terminal
(4) 1/2" Long Screws
(1) Pin Switch
(1) Accessory 2 Pin Connector
(1) 2 Pin Door Lock Harness
(1) Remote Start Warning Label
(1) Literature Package
Form No. 128-4787A
The APS 650 RS is for Automatic Transmission vehicles only! Although it is a sophisticated system, with multiple builtin safety features, it must not be installed into vehicles with manual transmissions. Doing this can cause serious
personal injury and property damage.
IMPORTANT ! DO NOT PLUG THE SIX PIN MAIN POWER HARNESS OR THE 12 PIN INPUT / OUTPUT HARNESS
INTO THE REMOTE START CONTROL MODULE UNTIL ALL CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE TO
THE VEHICLE. AFTER SELECTING YOUR TARGET WIRES AS DEFINED BELOW DISCONNECT
THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE FROM THE BATTERY PRIOR TO MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS!
WIRING CONNECTIONS: 6 Pin Main Power Harness
RED w/ WHITE Tracer Wire:+12VDCBattery 1 Source
Connect this wire to a +12 VDC constant source found at the vehicles ignition switch using the 30 A fuse provided.
The Battery 1 source provides +12 volts to the APS 650 RS module for Ignition 1 output, Ignition 2 output, and the circuits
logic.
REDWire:+12VDCBattery 2 Source
Connect this wire toa+12VDCconstant source found at the vehicles ignition switch but NOT the same wire as the
battery 1 source. Most vehicles have multiple +12 VDC battery feeds found at the vehicles ignition switch. Separate feed
wires must be used for the red and red w/white wires. If your vehicle does not provide at least two +12 VDC feed wires,
then it is possible to connect both wires to the vehicle battery. If connecting to the vehicle battery always fuse these wires
at the source using the 30 A fuses provided.
The Battery 2 source provides + 12 volts to the APS 650 RS module for Starter output and Accessory output.
YELLOW Wire : Starter Output
Connect this wire to the starter wire from the ignition switch harness. This wire will show +12 Volts when the ignition key
is turned to the “ START or CRANK “ position, and 0 Volts when the ignition key is in any other position.
NOTE: If installing the APS-650 RS with an alarm that utilizes a starter cut relay, make sure the Yellow wire is connected
to the “ starter “ side of the relay contacts, and not the “ switch “ side.
When installing the APS-650 RS into vehicles with a factory installed security system, connect the Yellow wire between
the output of the starter cut relay and the neutral safety switch.
BLUE Wire : Ignition 1 Output
Connect this wire to the ignition 1 wire from the ignition switch harness. This wire will show +12 Volts when the ignition
key is turned to the “ RUN or ON “ and the “ START or CRANK “ positions, and 0 Volts when the key is turned to the
“ OFF “ and “ ACCESSORY “ positions.
LIGHT 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 “ RUN or ON “ position, and in 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: The APS 650 RS ignition 2 output can be programmed to remain ON while the starter is cranking. The factory
default setting for ignition 2 is to show 0 volts while the starter is cranking.
This output should be programmed at time of installation and should simulate the ignition 2 source in the vehicle when
the ignition key is used to start.
WIRING THE 6 PIN MAIN POWER HARNESS
REDWIRE
VIOLETWIRE
FROMAPS650RS
LT.BLUEWIRE
FROMAPS650RS
FROMAPS650RS
SEE"WIRINGTHE12PINCONNECTOR"LT.BLUEWIREIFREQUIRED.
LT.GREENWIRE
FROMAPS650RS
REDw/WHITETRACE
WIREFROMAPS650RS
YELLOWWIRE
FROMAPS650RS
SPLICE(TYP.)
BATT 1
BATT 2
ACC
IGN 1
IGN 2
IGN 3
*
START
IGNITION SWITCH KEY POSITION
OFF ACCESSORY ON / RUN START
+12 VDC IN KEY POSITION INDICATED
MAY BE +12 VDC IN KEY POSITION INDICATED
THIS CIRCUIT IS NOT ALWAYS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
*
VIOLET Wire : Accessory Output
Connect this wire to the accessory wire from the ignition switch. This wire will show +12 Volts when the ignition key
is turned to the “ ACCESSORY “ and “ RUN or ON “ positions, and 0 Volts when the key is turned to the “ OFF “ and
“ START or CRANK “ positions.
WIRING CONNECTIONS: 12 Pin Input / Output Harness
BLACK Wire: Chassis Ground Source
Connect this wire to a solid, clean chassis ground source.
BLACK w/WHITE Tracer Wire: Control Switch
The Black w/ White tracer wire provides ON-OFF control of the Remote Starter.
When the Black w/ White wire is switched to a full time ground, the APS-650 RS Remote Start Module is operative.
When the Black w/ White wire is at open circuit through the control switch, the remote starter is disabled.
Connect the Black w/ White tracer wire to one of the terminals from the back of the control switch. Connect the
remaining terminal on the control switch to chassis ground. Always try to mount the switch so that the ON position
is in an upward direction.
GREY Wire: Negative Inhibit Input 1
Connect the GREY wire to the hood pin switch provided . This wire will be routed through the fire wall into the engine
compartment. It is necessary to use an existing grommet when passing wires through the fire wall to prevent short
circuiting. This is an important safety feature of APS 650 RS, and failure to use this feature can result in serious injury.
In some cases, the bracket provided may be required to facilitate mounting of the hood pin switch.
GREY w/ BLACK Tracer Wire: Negative Inhibit Input 2
Any time the grey w/ black tracer wire is grounded, the Remote Starter will stop operating, even if the signal is received
from the transmitter.
If the brake light switch in the vehicle switches ground to the brake light circuit, connect the Grey w/ Black trace wire
to the output of the brake light switch. If the brake light switch in the vehicle switches +12 Volts, do not use the Grey
w/ Black wire; see Brown w/ Black tracer wire.
BROWN Wire: Positive Inhibit Input 1
Any time + 12 Volts is applied to the Brown wire, the Remote Starter will stop operating, even if the signal is received
from the transmitter.
If the vehicle has a factory installed hood pin switch, and that switch provides + 12 Volts to an under hood light, the
Brown wire can be connected to the existing pin switch.
BROWN w/ BLACK Tracer Wire: Positive Inhibit Input 2
Any time + 12 Volts is applied to the Brown w/ Black tracer wire, the Remote Starter will stop operating, even if the
signal is received from the transmitter. If the brake light switch in the vehicle switches + 12 Volts to the brake light circuit,
connect the Brown w/ Black trace wire to the output of the brake light switch. If the brake light switch in the vehicle
switches ground, do not use the Brown w/ Black wire; see Grey w/ Black tracer wire.
YELLOW w/ BLACK Tracer Wire: + 12 Volt Alarm By - Pass Output
NOTE: YOU MUST DISCONNECT THE IGNITION INPUT OF THE ALARM FROM ANY OTHER WIRE THAT IT IS
PRESENTLY CONNECTED TO IN THE VEHICLE.
This wire provides a 500 mA + 12 Volt transistorized output when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, and
0 Volts when the ignition key is “OFF” and when the vehicle is running under the control of the remote starter.
This wire should be connected to the ignition input of the alarm system.
The Yellow w/ Black wire output will allow you to remote start the vehicle while leaving the alarm armed.
(2) WHITE Wires: Parking Light Flasher
These wires are the COMMON and NORMALLY OPEN contacts of the on-board parking lamp relay.
If the vehicle's parking lights are a +12 volt switched system, connect (1) of the White wires to a fused (15A max.) +12
volt battery source, and connect the second White wire to the vehicle's parking light wire.
If the vehicle's parking lights are a chassis ground switched system, connect (1) of the White wires to a chassis ground
source, and connect the second White wire to the vehicle's parking light wire.
LIGHT BLUE Wire: Ignition 3 / Shock Disable Output
This is a 500 mA transistorized ground output, and an external relay will be required in all cases that this output is
needed.
NOTE: This Light Blue wire is energized 3 seconds before the APS-650RS starts the engine. This wire remains
energized for 4 seconds after engine shut down.
The Light Blue output serves the following functions.
A. Shock Sensor Override: If the alarm is connected to a shock sensor, then the vibration caused by remote starting
the vehicle may trigger the alarm. If this is the case, connect the Light blue wire to terminal 86 of an external relay.
Connect terminal 85 of the relay to a fused + 12 Volt battery source. Cut the trigger wire from the shock sensor,
and connect one side of the cut wire to terminal 30 of the relay. Connect the other side of the cut wire to terminal
87a of the relay. Just before the remote starter is activated, the relay contacts will open, and the shock sensor
will not trigger the alarm. Four seconds after the remote start unit shut down the shock sensor will be operational.
B. Ignition 3 Output: Some newer vehicles use a third ignition wire, which is necessary to keep the engine running.
If this is the case, connect the Light Blue wire to terminal 86 of an external relay. Connect terminals 85 and 30
together toa+12Volt battery source that is fused for a minimum 25 A rating. Connect terminal 87 of the external
relay to the third ignition wire in the vehicle.
C. G.M. VATS Key Override: If the vehicle has the General Motors VATS system installed, you will need to by-pass
the starter cut portion of the VATS system. To do this;
1. Measure the resistance of the ignition key, and get a resistor which value is within 5% of the key value.
2. Locate the pair of VATS wires in the vehicle, usually a pair of thin gauge wires running from the ignition switch
to the VAT 1 Control Unit.
NOTE: These wires are typically White w/ Black tracer and Violet w/ Yellow tracer, however in late model Cadillacs,
they are run through an Orange sleeve, and are either both Black, both Yellow, or both White wires.
Consult the factory service manual for additional information.
3. Connect the Light Blue wire from the Remote Starter to terminal 86 of an external relay. Connect terminal 85
of the relay to a fused + 12 Volt battery source.
4. Cut (1) of the VATS wires, and connect the ignition switch side of the cut wire to terminal 87a of the relay. Connect
the other side of the cut wire to terminal 30 of the relay.
5. Connect the resistor from terminal 87 of the relay to the second VATS wire.
VATS WIRE #2
VATS WIRE #1 (CUT)
TOWARDS IGNITION SWITCH
MATCHING RESISTOR
87
86
30
87a
85
LIGHT BLUE IGN.3 WIRE FROM REMOTE START MODULE
TO FUSED +12 VDC
BATTERY SOURCE
VATS WIRE #1 (CUT)
TOWARDS VATS MODULE
DARK GREEN Wire: Tach Sensor Input
This wire will continually monitor the tach rate while the engine is running under power supplied by the Remote Starter.
This wire will be routed through the fire wall into the engine compartment. It is necessary to use an existing grommet
when passing wires through the fire wall to prevent short circuiting. Connect this wire to the existing tach wire, or the
negative side of the ignition coil in the vehicle. (See RF Program Settings).
Red and Green 2 Pin White Connector : Door Lock Outputs
These wires will provide either a pulsed ground output to the factory door lock control relay, or a pulsed +12 volt output
to the factory door lock control relay. In either case, the maximum current draw through these outputs must not exceed
300 mA.
3 Wire Ground Switched door locks
In this application, the red wire provides a ground pulse or the pulsed ground lock output. Connect the red wire to the
wire that provides a low current ground signal from the factory door switch to the factory door lock control relay.
In this application, the green wire provides a pulse ground unlock output. Connect the green wire to the wire that
provides a low current ground signal from the factory door switch to the factory door unlock control relay.
3 Wire Positive Switched Door Locks
In this application, the red wire provides a pulsed +12 volt unlock output. Connect the red wire to the wire that provides
a low current positive signal from the factory door switch to the factory door unlock control relay.
The green wire provides a positive pulsed +12 volt lock output. Connect the green wire to the wire that provides a low
current positive signal from the factory door switch to the factory door lock control relay.
4 Wire Polarity Reversal and
5 Wire Alternating 12 Volt
Door Lock Control Circuits
In these applications, the AS 9159 Door Lock Interface ( or equivalent 30 A automotive relays) must be used. Refer
to the AUDIOVOX Door Lock Wiring Supplement for proper connection to these types of circuits.
2 Pin Blue Connector : Programming Switch
Route the grey and black wires in the 2 pin connector from the programming switch to the control module and plug
it into the mating blue connector on the side of the module.
Blue and Green w/Black Trace Wires - 2 Pin White Connector : Accessory Outputs
Dark Blue Wire : Delayed 300 mA Pulsed Output/Channel 2
The dark blue wire pulses to ground via an independent RF channel from the keychain transmitter. This is a
transistorized, low current output, and should only be used to drive an external relay coil.
This output is activated by the same transmitter button that is used to activate the remote start function (factory default
is button 2). Press and hold button 2 to activate this trunk release output, or press and release button 2 two times within
2 seconds to activate the remote starter.
WARNING: Connecting the dark blue wire to the high current switched output of the trunk release circuits and some
remote start trigger inputs, will damage the control module.
Connect the dark blue wire to terminal 86 of the AS-9256 relay (or equivalent 30 A automotive relay), connect terminal
85 to a fused +12 volt source and wire the remaining relay contacts to perform the selected function of channel 2.
Dark Green w/Black Trace Wire : Latching Output/Channel 3
The green w/black trace wire latches to ground via an independent RF channel from the keychain transmitter. This
is a transistorized, low current (300 mA) output, and should only be used to drive an external relay coil.
This wire provides an immediate ground signal, and stays at ground for up to 8 seconds as long as the button(s) on
the keychain transmitter remain pressed.
WARNING ! Connecting the dark green w/black trace wire to any high current switched output (300 mA max.)
will damage the control module.
Connect the dark green w/black trace wire to terminal 86 of the AS-9256 relay (or equivalent 30 A automotive relay),
connect terminal 85 to a fused +12 volt source and wire the remaining relay contacts to perform the selected function
of channel 3.
1. RF Programmable Features:
Feature Selection
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Seventh
Eighth
1 Flash
1 Second Door Locks
10 Minute Run Time
Park Lights Steady On
(No Function)
(No Function)
Ignition 2 Off During Crank
Diagnostics Off
(No Function)
2 Flashes
3.5 Second Door Locks
15 Minute Run Time
Park Lights Flash
Tach Operation
(No Function)
Ignition 2 On During Crank
Diagnostics On
(No Funtion)
Default
1 Second
10 Minute
Steady
Tach
-----------Off During Crank
Off
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To program these selectable features:
1. Start with the programming switch in the OFF position.
2. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
3. Flip the program switch ON - OFF - ON - OFF - ON - then OFF.
4. Immediately turn the ignition key OFF, then back to ON.
5. Flip the program switch ON - OFF - ON - then OFF.
6. Usebutton1onthetransmitter to advance to the feature that you want to change. EXAMPLE-Ifyouneedto change
programmable feature number 3, press and release button 1 on the transmitter 3 times in succession. The parking
lights will flash 3 times confirming that selected feature 3 can now be programmed.
7. Use button 2 on the transmitter to change the selection of the programmable feature. If you are not sure what the
setting for any feature is, press button 2 one time, the parking lights will flash once or twice indicating the features
setting.
Note: Once you enter the feature programming mode, do not allow more that 15 seconds to pass between steps,
or the programming will be terminated.
2. Programming Tach Rate:
The APS 650 RS Remote Car Starter will learn the tach rate of the vehicle. To learn tach;
1. Start with the programming switch in the OFF position.
2. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
3. Flip the program switch ON - OFF - ON - OFF - ON - then OFF.
4. Immediately turn the ignition key OFF.
5. Flip the program switch ON, then start the vehicle using the ignition key.
6. When the unit senses the tach signal, the parking lights will begin to flash.
7. Flip the program switch OFF. The parking lights will turn on for 3 seconds to indicate that the tach signal is stored
and the unit is now out of the program mode.
3. Diagnostics:
1. Be sure that programmable feature number 7 is set to the "Diagnostics On" mode.
2. First flip the program switch on, then turn the ignition key to the ON position.
3. The lights will flash, and number of flashes will indicate the reason for shutdown on the last remote start
attempt. The indications are as follows.
1 Flash
2 Flashes
3 Flashes
4 Flashes
5 Flashes
6 Flashes
7 Flashes
10 or 15 Minute Run Timer Expired
Low or No Tach Signal (RPM)
Positive Shutdown Wire Activated
Control Switch Moved to Off Position
R.F. Shutdown Signal Received
High RPM Signal Received
Negative Shutdown Wire Activated
COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION:
1. Select a desired mounting location for the program switch and the control switch. The switches may be mounted
in or below the dash by drilling a 1/4" dia. hole. Be sure to check behind the dash for adequate clearance for the
body of the switch, and to confirm that the drill will not damage any existing components as it passes through the
dash. Always try to mount these switches so that when the switch is moved to the upward position it is on (closed
to ground). Always place the red switch handle cover, (provided), on the control switch so it will be easy for your
customer to distinguish the control switch from the program switch.
2. Mount the control module behind the dash using cable ties or sheet metal screws.
3. Securely tape and tie all wiring up and away from all hot or moving objects that may come in contact with under
the dash area.
CAUTION: Particularly avoid the area around the steering shaft and steering column, as wires can wrap around
these mechanisms and impede the vehicles ability to be properly controlled.
4. Apply the Caution label included in the kit to an area in the engine compartment that is clearly visible when the
hood is opened. Make sure the surface is clean before applying the label.
5. Replace all panels that were removed during installation, and re-test the system.
6. Explain all activated features of the remote starter to the customer.
WIRING THE 12 PIN INPUT / OUTPUT HARNESS
12PINCONNECTOR
WHITE
EXISTINGPARKINGLAMPWIRE
SPLICE
PARKINGLAMP
WHITE
BROWNw/BLACK
BROWN
BLACKw/WHITE
CHASSIS
GROUND
GREY
TO+12VOLTBATTERYFORPOSITIVESWITCHEDPARKINGLIGHTS
TOCHASSISGROUNDFORNEGATIVESWITCHEDPARKINGLIGHTS
POSITIVE INHIBIT1
CONTROLSWITCH
SPLICE
PINSWITCH
HOOD
EXISTING
BRAKESWITCH
LIGHTBLUE
GREYw/BLACK
BLACK
DARKGREEN
YELLOWw/BLACK
IGNITION3
OR
SHOCKBY-PASS
NEGATIVEINHIBIT2
TOCHASSIS
GROUND
TACH
TOALARM'SIGNITIONINPUT-
(YELLOWWIREOFAUDIOVOXALARMS)
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