Code Alarm CA 310 User Manual

CA-310 Installation Instructions

PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED

Installation Precautions:

Roll down window to avoid locking
keys in vehicle during installation

Avoid mounting components or
routing wires near hot surfaces

Avoid mounting components or
routing wires near moving parts

Tape or loom wires under hood
for protection and appearance

Use grommets when routing wires
through metal surfaces

Use a voltmeter for testing and
verifying circuits

Technical Support
For Authorized Dealers [phone]

Kit Contents

(1) - Control Module

(2) - 2 Button High Frequency Transmitters

(1) - Multi Pin Input/Output Harness

(1) -2 Pin Door Lock Harness

(1) - IRS-Shock Sensor

(1) - Programming Switch

(1) - Literature Package

(1) - Siren

FCC COMPLIANCE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including any interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning!

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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INSTALLATION OF THE MAJOR COMPONENTS

Control Module:

Select a mounting location inside the passenger compartment (behind the dash), and secure using the
two screws provided. The control module can also be secured in place using cable ties. Be certain that the
chosen location will not interfere with the proper operation of the vehicle. Avoid mounting the module to or
routing the wiring around the steering shaft/column, as the module or wiring may wrap around or block the
steering wheel preventing proper control of the vehicle. Secure the module in the chosen location using
cable ties or screws as necessary. Do not mount the module in the engine compartment, as it is not
waterproof.

Siren:

Select a location in the engine compartment that is not accessible from below the vehicle. The selected
location must be clear of hot or moving parts within the engine compartment The siren must be pointed
downward to prevent water retention and the flared end must be pointed away from and out of the engine
compartment for maximum sound distribution. Before securing the siren, check behind your chosen
location to assure that the mounting screws will not penetrate any factory wiring or fluid lines. Secure the
siren mounting bracket using #8 self taping screws or by first using the mounting bracket as a template,
scribe or mark the mounting holes. Drill the marked holes using a 1/8" drill bit, then mount the siren using
#8 sheet metal screws.

Dash Mounted LED:

A small Red LED included in the kit will serve as a visual indicator of the alarm's status. It should be
installed in the dash, located where it can be easily seen from outside the vehicle, yet not be distracting to
the driver. Once a location has been selected, check behind the panel for wire routing access, and to
confirm the drill will not damage any existing components as it passes through the panel.Drill a 1/4 " hole,
and pass the red and blue wires from the LED through the hole, from the front of the panel. Firmly press the
body of LED into the hole until fully seated.

Valet/Programming/Override Switch

Select a mounting location that is within reach of the ignition switch, as this switch in combination with the
ignition switch, will be used to program the certain features of the system. It is suggested that the switch be
mounted to the lower dash panel in the driver's area within reach of the driver.

Two Stage IR-s Shock Sensor:

Select a solid mounting surface for the shock sensor inside the passenger compartment (behind the dash),
and mount the sensor using cable ties, making sure to allow access to the sensitivity adjustment
potentiometer for use later in the installation.

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WIRING THE SYSTEM

Red: +12 VDC CONSTANT BATTERY SOURCE

Connect this wire to a +12 Volt constant source found at the vehicles ignition switch. This wire provides
power for the control module.

Orange: 300 mA Ground Output When Armed -N.C. Starter Disable

This wire is provided to control the starter disable relay. Connect the orange wire to terminal 86 of the
relay. Connect relay terminal 85 to an ignition wire in the vehicle that is live when the key is in the ON and
CRANK positions, and off when the key is in the OFF position. (this is where the pink wire from the alarm
should be connected).

NOTE: This is a normally closed starter disable arrangement, and when power is removed from the security

system, the starter disable feature will not operate, allowing the vehicle to start. Code Systems does not
recommend using the Orange wire to interrupt anything but the starting circuit of the vehicle.

White: Parking Light Output (+/- 15 AMP MAX)

This wire is provided to flash the vehicle’s parking lights. Connect the white wire to the output side of one
of the vehicle’s parking lights.

White w/Red: Parking Light Polarity Input

This wire is provided as a polarity input of the pulsed parking light output relay.

a) For vehicles with positive switching parking lights. Connect the White/Red wire to a +12 VDC constant
battery source.

b) For vehicles with negative switching parking lights. Connect the White/Red wire to a solid chassis
ground source.

Black w/Red: Positive Siren Output

Route this wire through a rubber grommet in the firewall, and to the siren location.

Connect the Black/Red wire to the positive wire of the siren. Secure the black ground wire of the siren to
chassis ground.

Black: Chassis Ground

Connect this wire to a solid, metal part of the vehicle’s chassis. Do not confuse this wire with the thin
black antenna wire that exits the control module independently.

Tan/Black: Trunk Disarm Input (+)

This wire will determine if the vehicle's trunk has been opened using the factory (OEM) keyless entry
transmitter, and prevent the alarm from triggering when the factory (OEM) keyless entry transmitter is
used. This wire requires a pisitive trigger input and must be wired to the +12 volt trunk control wire from
the vehicles keyless entry system, or the switched +12 volt side of the vehicles trunk release solenoid.

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