Avital AVISTART 4501 Installation Manual

AviStart 4501 Installation Manual - 0999

I WARNING I

! Always exercise caution and common sense when operating

your AviStart system.

! This product is intended for vehicles with fuel-injection and

automatic transmissions only. NEVER attempt to remote start a vehicle with a manual (stick shift) transmission. Serious injury may occur with improper use.

! NEVER attempt to remote start the engine while anyone

(including pets) is in the vehicle.

! NEVER attempt to remote start the engine while the vehicle is

in an enclosed area without sufficient ventilation.

! NEVER attempt to remote start the engine while the keys are

in the ignition.

! Always be sure the gearshift selector is in "Park" and the

emergency brake is on before attempting to remote start the vehicle.

! Keep your AviStart remote controls out of the reach of

children.

! Whenever the vehicle is being serviced or valet parked, place

the system in Protected Valet Mode to prevent accidental or unauthorized remote starting.

AviStart 4501 Installation Manual - 0999

Table of Contents

Important Information ........................... 2

Recommended Installation Tools .................... 2

Recommended Procedures ....................... 2

Main Wiring Diagram .......................... 3

Satellite Relay Module Diagram ..................... 4

Pin Connectors ............................. 5

Installation Procedures...........................7

Control Unit...............................7

RangeMaster™ Super Heterodyne Receiver Module ........... 7

Wireloom ................................ 7

LED Indicator..............................8

Valet Switch...............................8

Brake Lights (Mandatory) ........................8

Parking Lights ..............................9

Reverse Light ..............................9

Interior Light Illumination ........................ 9

Trunk Release ..............................9

Channel 5 Accessory..........................10

Remote Start Armed Signal (-) Output ................. 10

Siren/Horn (-) Output (Remote Panic Capability) ............ 10

Factory Alarm Disarm (-) Output ....................10

Factory Alarm Rearm ..........................10

Accessory Remote Start (-) Input .................... 12

Glow Plug Light Input ......................... 12

Ignition Switch Connections ...................... 12

Door Lock/Unlock ........................... 13

Remote Engine Start Neutral Safety Switch Bulletin .......... 14

Tach Wire (RPM Monitoring)...................... 21

Hood Switch (Mandatory) ....................... 21

Power and Ground Connections .................... 22

Mandatory RPM Programming .....................22

Programmable Features.......................... 23

Programming Table for System Features ................ 24

Programming Table for Remote Controls................ 25

AviStart 4501 Installation Manual - 0999

Important Information

Recommended Installation Tools

Voltmeter

Wire Strippers

Electric Drill & Bits

Phillips Screwdriver

Convoluted Tubing *

Solder Gun *

Wire Crimpers

Shrink Tube or Electrical Tape

* Optional

Recommended Procedures

1. Test all circuits with a voltmeter.

2. Make all wiring connections with the supplied solderless crimp connectors. DO NOT twist wires or use scotch-lok connectors.

3. Route the small and large RED, RED/WHITE and BLACK wires from the control unit directly to the battery.

4. Keep extensions as short as possible. Use same gauge wires for short extensions and larger gauge wires for longer extensions.

5. Before installing, discuss the placement of the LED indicator and valet switch with the vehicle owner.

6. DO NOT disconnect the battery cables. Make all connections by removing the bolts from the cable clamps without detaching the clamp.

7. Turn off dome light or remove dome light fuse to prevent battery drain.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Any changes or modifications made to the system without the express approval of Avital Technologies, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

AviStart 4501 Installation Manual - 0999

Main Wiring Diagram

AviStart 4501 Installation Manual - 0999

Satellite Relay Module Diagram

AviStart 4501 Installation Manual - 0999

12 Pin Connector

Pin Num ber Wire Color Description

1 GRAY / WHITE Factory Alarm Disarm (-) Output

2 GRAY / BLACK Remote Start Activated Signal (-) Output

3 TAN Hood Switch (-) Input

4 WHITE Door Trigger

5 BLUE Channel 4 (-) Output (Trunk Release)

6 LIGHT BLUE Channel 5 (-) Output

7 RED / WHITE Parking Light Polarity Input (+) or (-) Select

8 RED / BLACK Parking Light Output

9 RED Battery (+)

10 WHITE / BLACK Door Trigger Input Polarity (+) or (-) Select

11 BLACK Battery (-)

12 VIOLET Siren / Horn (-) Output

14 Pin Connector

Pin Number

1 Green Second Stage Unlock (-) Output

2 Pink Ignition Switched +12 Volt Input

3 Blue / Orange Accessory Remote Start (-) Input

4 Yellow Brake Switch (+) Input

5 Yellow / Black Reverse Light (+) Input

6 White / Green Tachometer Input

7 Not Used

8 Green / Black Unlock Switch Side

9 Green / White Unlock Motor Side

10 Green / Red Unlock Polarity (+) or (-) Select

11 Blue / Black Lock Switch Side

12 Blue / White Lock Motor Side

13 Blue / Red Lock Polarity (+) or (-) Select

14 Orange / Black Glow Plug Light (+) Input

Wire Color Description

AviStart 4501 Installation Manual - 0999

6 Pin Connector

Pin Number Wire Color Description

1 YELLOW Starter Interrupt Switch Side

2 GRAY Heater / AC Output

3 VIOLET Starter Interrupt Starter Side

4 PINK Primary Ignition Output #1

5 RED Battery (+)

6 PINK/BLACK Selectable Ignition/Heater-AC Output #2

AviStart 4501 Installation Manual - 0999

Installation Procedures

Control Unit

1. Select a location under the dash that will allow you to use the tie wraps to securely fasten the control unit.

2. Mount the control unit as high as possible to ensure maximum security.

3. Do not mount the control unit near moving parts.

4. Avoid areas that are in the direct path of air blowing from the vents.

5. Route wires from this point, leaving slack for ease of service.

RangeMaster™ Super Heterodyne Receiver Module

1. Plug the receiver module WHITE connector into the control unit WHITE plug.

2. Use tie wraps to fasten the receiver module as far from the control unit as possible.

3. Route the antenna cable up through the driver side windshield pillar, behind the headliner and behind the rear view mirror.

4. Fasten the antenna to the windshield with the double stick tape supplied with the antenna mask facing down.

NOTE: Be sure to clean the windshield before fastening the antenna.

Wireloom

1. Plug the wirelooms securely into the control unit and satellite relay module.

2. Route wires from the control module and satellite relay module directly to each connection point.

3. Separate the small and large RED , RED/WHITE , BLACK, TAN , and WHITE/GREEN wires.

4. Sleeve these wires with vinyl tubing or electrical tape and route them through an existing rubber grommet into the engine compartment.

5. If an existing grommet is not available, drill a hole and install a snap grommet.

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