CHRYSLER CAN BUS INTERFACE
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CHTO-013
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
* IMPORTANT WARNING
THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION WHICH MUST
BE CAREFULLY FOLLOWED. THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE WORDED IN SUCH A
MANNER TO ASSUME THAT THE INSTALLER IS CAPABLE OF COMPLETING
THESE TYPE OF ELECTRONIC INSTALLATIONS. IF YOU ARE UNCLEAR AS TO
WHAT YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO DO OR BELIEVE THAT YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS SO AS TO PROPERLY AND SAFELY COMPLETE
THE INSTALLATION YOU SHOULD CONSUL
T A TECHNICIAN WHO DOES HAVE
THIS KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND TO INSTALL THE INTERFACE AS
DESCRIBED COULD CAUSE HARM TO THE VEHICLE OR TO SAFETY
SYSTEMS ON THE VEHICLE. INTERFERENCE WITH CERTAIN SAFETY
SYSTEMS COULD CAUSE HARM TO PERSONS AS WELL. IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS IN THIS REGARD PLEASE CALL THE HELP LINE OR THE
METRA AT 1-800-221-0932 FOR ASSISTANCE.
CHTO-013 CHTO-013
* READ IMPORTANT WARNING INSIDE
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY INSTALLATION
THE CHTO-013 IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WITH VEHICLES THAT HAVE A FACTORY AMPLIFIED SYSTEM. THE
CHTO-013 WILL PROVIDE A 12VOLT SWITCHED WIRE
FOR PROPER RADIO OPERATION. THE CHTO-013 NOW
PROVIDES MUTE, PARKING BRAKE, VSS OR SPEED
SENSE, AND A REVERSE OUTPUT TO MAKE
INSTALLING AN AFTERMARKET NAVIGATIONAL RADIO
SIMPLER AND LESS TIME COMSUMING.
• Cutting Tool • Tape • Crimping Tool • Connectors
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INST
ALLATION
AUDIO LEVEL CONTROL
When using the CHTO-013 with a radio that has a high audio pre-out voltage,
usually greater than 2 volts, the audio signal may become distorted.
To resolve this follow these steps:
1. Make sure the ignition is turned to the “off” position.
2. Disconnect both of the harnesses from the CHTO-013.
3. Locate the potentiometer next to the 14 pin connector at the end of the CHTO-013.
4. Taking a small flat headed screwdriver, turn the potentiometer counter-
clockwise to lo
wer the input level going to the factor
y amplifier.
5. After making the adjustment reconnect the wire harnesses.
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REV. 05-10-10 INSTCHTO-013
POTENTIOMETER
AUDIO LEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
INTERF
ACE COMPONENTS
• CHTO-013
• 14 PIN HARNESS WITH RCA’S
• (2) 12 PIN HARNESSES TO 22 PIN CHRYSLER HARNESSES
CONNECTIONS TO BE MADE ON THE 14
PIN HARNESS
1. Connect the blue/white wire to the radio’s amplifier turn-on wire.
2. Connect the red wire to the radio’s Igniton or accessory wire.
3. Connect the RCA cables to the radio’s RCA outputs. If no RCA outputs are
available, use the Metra line output converter, part # ALOC648,
(SOLD SEPARATELY).
4. The white RCA goes to the left front RCA output of the radio.
5. The gray RCA goes to the right front RCA output of the radio.
6. The green RCA goes to the left rear RCA output of the radio.
7. The purple RCA goes to the right rear RCA output of the radio.
The following wires on the 14 pin harness are for the aftermarket radios
that have navigation built in:
Connect the Brown wire to the mute wire of the aftermarket radio.
Connect the Green wire to the parking brake wire of the aftermarket radio.
Connect the Blue/Pink wire to the VSS or speed sense wire of the aftermarket
`radio.
Connect the Green/Purple wire to the reverse wire of the aftermarket radio.
• When completed, plug the 14 pin harness into the CHTO-013.
INSTALLING THE CHTO-013
1. With all connections completed to the aftermarket radio, plug the 22 pin
connector into the vehicles corresponding wiring harnesses.
2. Cycle the key by turning the ignition on then back off, then back on again
to test the radio.
TESTING THE CHTO-013
1. Turn the ignition on then the radio to verify the radio works. Check balance
and fader controls for proper operation. If controls are backwards, check to
see if the RCA’s are in the correct location.
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CHTO-013
WIRING UP THE CHTO-013
* Important: Before beginning any of the following, disconnect the negative
battery terminal to prevent accidental short circuit.
*
*
NO
TE: THE ACCESSORY POWER SOURCE OF MOST ALL CHRYLSER VEHICLES KEEPS
THE RADIO ON UNTIL ONE OF THE DOORS IS OPENED. THIS IS CALLED R.A.P.
(RETAINED ACCESSORY POWER). THE CHTO-013 IS DESIGNED TO RETAIN THIS FEATURE.
* NO
TE: THE VEHICLES IGNITION SWITCH MUST BE IN THE OFF POSITION BEFORE
PLUGGING THE CHTO-013 MODULE IN. ALSO THE KEY MUST BE CYCLED AT A MEDIUM
PACE AT LEAST TWO TIMES BEFORE BEGINNING TESTING.
CONNECTIONS TO BE MADE ON THE 22
PIN HARNESS:
1. Connect the yelow wire to the radio’s 12v battery or memory wire.
2. Connect the black wire to the radio’s ground wire.
3. Connect the orange wire to the radio’s illumination wire. If wire is not present,
tape up wire.
4. F
or the Caliber only, connect the blue/white wire to the blue/white wire in
the 14 pin harness, which connects to the radio’s amplifier turn-on wire.
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APPLICATIONS
*NO
TE:
THE CHTO-013 COMES WITH 2 DIFERENT CHRYSLER 22 PIN HARNESSES.THE
APPLICATIONS WITH A (*) USE THE BIGGER OF THE TWO HARNESSES. THE BIGGER OF
THE TWO HARNESSES ALSO HAVE 2 LARGER TERMINALS, ONE AT EACH END OF THE
CONNECTOR.
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certified technicians.
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