Radio Shack RS-4000 User Manual

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Cat. No.

49-840

INSTALLATION MANUAL

RS-4000 Auto Security Alarm System

Read this entire manual

before

you begin installation.

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INTRODUCTION

This installation manual guides you
through the steps you will t ake to in­stall your alarm system. It i ncludes a
checklist that keeps you on track and
a master wiring diagram that provides
an overview of the installation.

Plus, this manual has specific, de­tailed instructions that tell you how to
first find connection points, and then
how to connect all wires.

Refer to the separate Operation Man­ual to understand each of your
alarm’s features and to see how to
operate your alarm.

Since there are many different makes
and models of cars, it is impossible
for this manual to cover every wiring
configuration. Instead, this manual
gives you ways to determine the wir­ing configuration for your vehicle
yourself.

We recommend you read through this
entire manual first to be sure there
will be no surprises during installa­tion. We have included all the m ount­ing hardware you need for
installation. However, you need these
supplies.

• 12-volt test light or volt meter

• Masking tape and a pen

In addition, it would be a good idea to
have the following on hand:

• Spare vehicle fuses

• Spare wire tap-ins and 14-gauge
hookup wire (in case a wire does
not reach where it needs to
reach), available at your local
RadioShack store

If you have trouble during inst alla tion,
help is just a toll-free c all away. Call
the Auto Alarm Helpline anytime at:

1-800-598-2527

if you have any questions or prob­lems.

Warnin

s:

• This system produces extremely
loud (120 dB) alerts when trig­gered. Extended, close-range
exposure to the siren can be
painful and might damage your
hearing.

• Allow at least 4 to 6 h ours for a
complete installation. Be sure you
have all required supplies before
you begin. This installation could
require removing door panels and
dash access panels, and using a
test meter or test light to deter­mine proper installation methods.

• Wire Piercing Probe Adapters
(RadioShack Cat. No. 278-715)

 1997 Tandy Corporation.

RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.

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CHECKLIST

Follow this checklist
you make
the manual.

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Here

“Determining Your Vehicle’s Power Door Lock

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Type”
“Determining Your Vehicle’s Door Switch Power

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Type”
“Finding the Starter Wire” 9 20 minutes

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“Finding Your Vehicle’s Parking Lights Wire” 10 10 minutes

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“Finding Constant and Ignition Power” 1 1 10 minutes

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“Using Wire Tap-Ins” 1 1 2 minutes

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“Mounting the Main Module” 12 10 minutes

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“Installing the Status Indicator” 12 15 minutes

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“Mounting and Connecting the Siren” 13 15 minutes

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“Mounting and Connecting the Anti-Carjacking

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Switch”
“Connecting to Power” 14 5 minutes

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“Connecting the Starter Disable Module” 14 20 minutes

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“Connecting to Power Door Locks” 15 10 minutes

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“Connecting to the Parking Lights” 15 10 minutes

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“Connecting to the Door Switch” 15 10 minutes

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If you purchased an optional sensor, see “Con-

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necting Additional Sensors”
If you purchased an accessory device, see “Con-

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necting Accessory Devices”
“Completing the Installation” 16 10 minutes

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connection. Keep this page folded open as you proceed through

any

after

in order

ou complete this section:

and properly identify

connection points before

all

On

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14 20 minutes

15 Depends on

16 Depends on

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7 20 minutes

8 20 minutes

Time

the sensor

the accessory

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CONTENTS

Before Yo u Begin the Installation ................................................................. 5

Using Wire Piercing Probe Adapters ......................................................... 6

Install a tion ........................ ..................... ............ ............ ................................. 7

Determining Your Vehicle’s Power Door Lock Type .................................. 7

Determining Your Vehicle’s Door Switch Power Type ............................... 8

Finding the Starter Wire ............................................................................. 9

Finding Your Vehicle’s Parking Lights Wire ............................................. 10

Finding Constant and Ignition Power ........................................................ 11

Using Wire Tap-Ins ................................................................................... 11

Mounting the Main Module ...................................................................... 12

Installing the Status Indicator .................................................................. 12

Mounting and Connecting the Siren ........................................................ 13

Mounting and Connecting the Anti-Carjacking Switch ............................. 14

Connecting to Power ............................................................................... 14

Connecting the Starter Disable Module ................................................... 14

Connecting to Power Door Locks . . .......................................................... 15

Connecting to the Parking Lights ............................................................. 15

Connecting to the Door Switch ................................................................ 15

Connecting Additional Sensors ............................................................... 15

Connecting Accessory Devices ............................................................... 16

Completing the Installation ...................................................................... 16

Specifications ............................................................................................... 17

Master Wirin

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Diagram ................................................................................ 18

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE INSTALLATION

In addition to this installation manual, our car alarm includes the following items.
Locate each as you unpack the system.

Main Module

Two Remote

Siren

Contols

Main Wiring Harness Starter Disable Relay

Status Indicator with Bracket and Grommet

Two Large Yellow and Seven Small Red

Wire Tap-Ins

One Large and Four Small Wire Ties

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Anti-Carjac ki ng Switc h

Three Mounting Screws

Double-Sided Tape

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Before you install the system, thor­oughly read the “Installation” section
of this manual. Then decide where to
mount the control module and its
components and where to route all
wiring. Be sure each component’s
wires reach from the main control
module’s mounting location. These
preparations could save you the trou­ble of remounting and rerouting your
alarm system’s wiring and compo­nents.

To complete the installation, you
need to identify and connect to the
following parts of your vehicle’s wiring
system.

• Chassis Ground

• Constant +12 Volts

• Accessory Power +12 Volts (only
on when vehicle ignition is set to
ON or ACC)

• Starter Solenoid Ignition Wire
from the Key Switch

• Power Door Lock Actuation Wires
(if you have power door locks)

• Door Switch Wire

• Parking Lights Wire

Fold out this manual’s back cover so
you can see the wiring diagram as
you make each connection and fold
out the front cover and follow the
checklist as you install the system.

Warning:

requires that you modify parts of your
vehicle’s electrical system. To safely
do this, you must also have informa­tion about your vehicle’s electrical
system. Before you start the installa­tion, be sure you have an accurate
electrical diagram for your vehicle
and know how to read it. Most vehicle
service manuals include this informa­tion.

If necessary, call 1-800-598-2527 for
information about your vehicle’s wir­ing.

Installation of this system

USING WIRE PIERCING
PROBE ADAPTERS

Many procedures in this manual re­quire that you determine the voltage
level being carried by an insulated
wire. RadioShack Wire Piercing
Probe Adapters (Cat. No. 278-715)
let you easily do this us ing a test light
or volt meter.

Simply slide the adapter onto your
test light’s or meter’s probes. Then
press the probe’s pointed metal tip
through the insulation of the wire you
want to test.

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