
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART TRIGGER
The Trigger is a universal module that provides 15
different preset functions that are activated from a
positive or negative trigger. In addition to the preset
features, the Trigger has 8 custom modes with
customizable settings that allows the installer to
utilize their imagination.
TRIGGER
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Connectors (ie. butt connectors, bell caps, etc.)
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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION

Pin 1: Black (Chassis Ground)
Pin 2: Purple (Conguration input)
Pin 3: White (Conguration input)
Pin 4: Pink (Conguration input)
Pin 5: Orange (Conguration input)
Pin 6: Green ((-) Output 500mA Max)
Pin 7: Red ((-) Output 500mA Max)
Pin 8: Blue ((+) output 2 amp Max)
Pin 9: Brown (+ 0.8- 16v input trigger)
Pin 10: Gray (- input trigger)
Pin 11: Yellow (12 volt Constant/Switched)
TRIGGER
Notes:
*Pin 1 needs to be attached to ground and pin 11 needs to be attached to 12 volt
constant on all congurations listed below.
* Metra recommends using a single pulse double throw relay in every application.
(Metra part # E-123)
Pin diagram

Mode 1: Retained accessory power
Description: Device will turn on when accessory turns on, and will not turn off
until door opens or 10 minutes passes, whichever comes rst.
Connections:
Interface wiring To
Pin 2 (Purple) Ground
Pin 8 (Blue) Retained accessory output (2 amp max)
Pin 9 (Brown) Vehicles accessory or ignition
Pin 10 (Gray) Negative door trigger
Descriptions of modes and wiring instructions.
Default: EBrake Emulator
Description: Emulates an EBrake signal for use in RV’s, off road vehicles,
and exhibition vehicles.
Connections:
Interface wiring To
Pin 6 (Green) Aftermarket radios parking brake input
Pin 7 (Red) Aftermarket radios parking brake intput
Pin 8 (Blue) Foot brake of radio
Pin 9 (Brown) Vehicles accessory or ignition

Mode 2: Delayed turn-on
Description: When the input is activated, there will be a 2-second delay
before pin 8 turn-on.
Connections:
Interface wiring To
Pin 3 (White) Ground
Pin 6 (Green) Negative delay turn-on output (500 mA max)
Pin 7 (Red) Negative delay turn-on output (500mA max)
Pin 8 (Blue) Positive delay turn-on output (2 amp max)
Pin 9 (Brown) 12 volt output
Mode 3: Low voltage turn-on
Description: Provides 12 volts turn on from a low voltage source
Connections:
Interface wiring To
Pin 2 (Purple) Ground
Pin 3 (White) Ground
Pin 8 (Blue) 12 volt output (2 amp max)
Pin 9 (Brown) Low voltage input

Mode 4: Latched outputs
Description: Allow the capability of making a pulsed signal a latched signal.
Connections:
Interface wiring To
Pin 4 (Pink) Ground
Pin 6 (Green) Negative latched output (500 mA max)
Pin 7 (Red) Negative latched output (500 mA max)
Pin 8 (Blue) Positive latched output (2 amp max)
Pin 9 (Brown) Positive pulsed input (use only one)
Pin 10 (Gray) Negative pulsed input (use only one)

Mode 5: GMLAN aftermarket amp turn-on
Description: Provides an amp turn on LAN vehicles for adding an
aftermarket amp.
Connections:
Interface wiring To
Pin 2 (Purple) Ground
Pin 4 (Pink) Ground
Pin 8 (Blue) Aftermarket ampli ers turn on.(2 amp max)
Pin 9 (Brown) Remote turn on from vehicle (see attached diagram)
Pin 10 (Gray) Vehicle mute (see attached diagram)
Vehicle Vehicle Connect
connector PIN to
number number Trigger
1 1 Pin 11 (Yellow)
1 8 Pin 1 (Black)
1 6 Pin 9 (Brown)
2 8 Pin 10 (Gray)
Connector 1 Connector 2
7 8
1
1
8
9
14 16