Audiovox PRO 9171FT User Manual
Model PRO 9171FT
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 ControlModule
(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) RingTerminal
(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
The PRO-9171FT is for Automatic Transmission vehicles only! Although it is a sophisticated system, with
multiple built-in 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 PRO-9171FT 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 PRO-9171FT 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 PRO-9171FT 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.
WIRING THE 6 PIN MAIN POWER HARNESS
RED w/WHITE TRACE
RED WIRE
VIOLET WIRE
LT. BLUE WIRE
FROM PRO 9171FT
FROM PRO 9171FT
FROM PRO 9171FT
SEE"WIRING THE12PINCONNECTOR"LT.BLUE WIREIFREQUIRED.
LT. GREENWIRE
FROM PRO 9171FT
When installing the PRO- 9171FT 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.
WIRE FROM PRO 9171FT
YELLOW WIRE
FROM PRO 9171FT
SPLICE (TYP.)
BATT 1
BATT 2
ACC
IGN 1
IGN 2
IGN 3
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START
IGNITION SWITCH KEY POSITION
OFF ACCESSORY ON / RUN START
+12 VDCINKEY POSITION INDICATED
MAY BE +12VDC IN KEY POSITION INDICATED
THIS CIRCUITIS NOT ALWAYSREQUIREDFOR INSTALLATION
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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 PRO-9171FT 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.
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 PRO-9171FT 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 PRO- 9171FT, 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.
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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 / ShockDisable 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 PRO- 9171FT 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.
VATS WIRE #2
VATS WIRE #1 (CUT)
TOWARDS IGNITION SWITCH
MATCHING RESISTOR
87
86
30
87a
85
LIGHT BLUEIGN. 3 WIRE FROMREMOTE START MODULE
TO FUSED +12 VDC
BATTERY SOURCE
VATS WIRE #1 (CUT)
TOWARDS VATS MODULE
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.
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