Code Alarm ca5153 Installation Manual
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PROFESSIONAL
SERIES
Automatic / Manual Transmission
Remote Start with Keyless Entry

Installation Guide

for models:
ca5153
ca5153sst
2012 Audiovox Electronics Corporation. All rights reserved.
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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    PROFESSIONAL SERIES Automatic / Manual Transmission Remote Start with Keyless Entry Installation Guide for models: ca5153 ca5153sst 2012 Audiovox Electronics Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Manual Feature Programming ..............16 Programming Feature Banks ..............17 Tach Programming .................. 19 Smart Tachless Mode ................19 Feature Descriptions ................20 Transmitter Button Functions ............. 26 Remote Start Shutdown Diagnostics ..........27 System Layout ..................28 ca5153 / 5153sst rev A...
  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN 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...
  • Page 4: Pin Main Harness

    PURPLE STARTER OUTPUT - MOTOR SIDE BATTERY 12V ( + ) ORANGE ACCESSORY 1 ( + ) PINK/WHITE IGNITION 2 ( + ) RED/WHITE BATTERY 12V ( + ) PINK IGNITION 1 ( + ) ca5153 / 5153sst rev A...
  • Page 5: Pin Alternate Harness

    4 Pin Alternate Harness BLACK/YELLOW PULSE DURING CRANK ( - ) GREEN/WHITE PULSE AFTER SHUTDOWN ( - ) LT BLUE FACTORY ARM / PULSE AFTER START ( - ) LT GREEN/BLACK FACTORY DISARM / PULSE BEFORE START ( - ) 2 Pin Door Lock Harness 11 Pin Main Harness GRAY/RED...
  • Page 6 Locate the vehicle’s trunk release wire at the trunk release switch. Verification: This wire will register either positive voltage or ground when the trunk release is activated. This is a low current output, 500mA and is configurable in option programming. ca5153 / 5153sst rev A...
  • Page 7 BLUE/BLACK START STATUS / ACTIVE OUTPUT ( - ) This wire provides a ground output when the remote start function is activated and remains until 4 seconds after the remote start is shutdown. If this wire will be used for multiple application's a 1 amp diode is required in-line with the stripe facing the control module.
  • Page 8 Connect the WHITE/RED wire to a 15 Amp max fused battery source. Connect the WHITE wire to the parking light output wire. Negative switching Parking Lights: Connect the WHITE/RED wire to a good chassis ground. Connect the WHITE wire to the parking light output wire. ca5153 / 5153sst rev A...
  • Page 9 6 Pin Start Harness PURPLE STARTER OUTPUT ( + ) Locate the vehicle starter wire. Verification: This wire registers voltage only when the key is turned to the START position. Verification: The starter wire registers voltage when the key is turned to the START position.
  • Page 10 It can also be used to pulse a door pin-switch wire to prevent the vehicle’s accessories from remaining on after remote start shutdown. This output is configurable in option programming. ca5153 / 5153sst rev A...
  • Page 11: Pin Door Lock Harness

    LT BLUE FACTORY ARM / PULSE AFTER START ( - ) This wire will supply a ( - ) 500mA pulse both upon arming the system and upon successful completion of the remote start activation sequence and is typically used to re-lock the vehicle’s doors upon remote start if necessary. This output is configurable in option programming.
  • Page 12 Connect the GREEN and BLUE wires shown in the diagram below. Positive Locks: Fused +12 Volt Battery Souce GREEN (-) Lock Output Lock Fused +12 Volt Vehicle Door Lock Battery Souce Control Relays Unlock BLUE (-) Unlock Output ca5153 / 5153sst rev A...
  • Page 13 Reverse Polarity Locks (5-Wire Door locks) All Door Lock and Unlock: Locate the lock / unlock wire at the vehicle’s lock / unlock switch. Verification: These wires will rest at ground and register positive voltage when the Lock and Unlock switches are activated. Connect the GREEN and BLUE or BLUE/GREEN wires shown in the diagram below using (2) SPDT relays (not supplied).
  • Page 14 BLUE wires shown in the diagram below using (2) SPDT relays (not supplied). Fused +12 Volt Battery Source Door Lock GREEN (-) Lock Output Actuator Chassis Ground Fused +12 Volt Battery Source BLUE (-) Unlock Output Chassis Ground ca5153 / 5153sst rev A...
  • Page 15: Additional Ports

    Additional Ports Antenna / LED / Programming Port Mount the supplied antenna/receiver to a clear spot on the vehicle's windshield that will not block the driver's vision. A good location is usually high on the windshield near the rear view mirror. Be careful not to mount the antenna/receiver on any metallic window film, as this will effect system range.
  • Page 16: Set Up & Programming

    2 - 4 chirps. NOTE: The system will remain in feature programming mode as long as the ignition is on, there is no time limit. To exit programming turn the IGNITION OFF. ca5153 / 5153sst rev A...
  • Page 17: Programming Feature Banks

    Feature Bank 1 - 3 Chirps Transmitter Programming Refer to transmitter programming. Feature Bank 2 - 4 Chirps 1 LED Flash 2 LED Flash 3 LED Flash 4 LED Flash 5 LED Flash 6 LED Flash Security Control Silent Choice Feature 2 - 8: N/A DBI Port Protocol DBI Protocol...
  • Page 18 NOTE: On this model the Lt Green / Black Output wire can be configured in Bank 3 or Bank 5. Any changes to this feature in Bank 5 will override changes made in Bank 3. ca5153 / 5153sst rev A...
  • Page 19: Tach Programming

    Tach Programming The unit will not operate unless a tach signal is programmed or the tachless option is turned ON. If an attempt is made to start the vehicle via the remote start without first programming tach, the unit will flash the parking lights 7 times indicating tach has not been learned and stored.
  • Page 20: Feature Descriptions

    30 Second Lock, Double Pulse Unlock - Single 30 second lock pulse, double 1 second unlock pulse. Double Pulse Lock, 1 Second Unlock - Double 1 second lock pulse, single 1 second unlock pulse. ca5153 / 5153sst rev A...
  • Page 21 2 - Factory Disarm: Controls the timing of the LT. GREEN/BLACK factory disarm output. Factory Disarm - Single 1 second pulse with unlock and remote start activation. 2nd Unlock - Same output as unlock with 2nd press of unlock. Start Status - Single 1 second pulse with unlock and continuous ( - ) output during the remote start cycle.
  • Page 22 Hybrid (Crank Average / No Voltage) - Determines crank time by averaging the last 8 times the vehicle was started with the key. DBI Port - Monitors the vehicle’s tach rate through an interface module connected to the DBI port. ca5153 / 5153sst rev A...
  • Page 23 5 - Voltage Level: The voltage variance for remote start when set to tachless. (see tach mode) HIGH - The variance in battery voltage from before the remote start is activated to after the engine is running must be greater than 0.5 volts. LOW - The variance in battery voltage from before the remote start is activated to after the engine is running may be less than 0.5 volts.
  • Page 24 Accessory - Output becomes active with the same timing as the accessory output, drops out during crank. Pulse During Crank - Output becomes active with the same timing as the starter output wire, during crank only. ca5153 / 5153sst rev A...
  • Page 25 4 - Lt Green/Black Output : Controls the LT GREEN/BLACK output activation type and timing. Pulse before Start / During Unlock - 1 second pulse when remote start is activated. Also a 1 second pulse when unlock is pressed. Ground While Running - Continuous output for the entire remote start sequence until after the vehicle shuts down.
  • Page 26: Transmitter Button Functions

    Remote Start Push and Hold (3 Sec) Shut Down Run Time Press and Release 4 times. Extention Daily Start Press Lock + Start Timer AUX 1 Push and Hold (3 Sec) ca5153 / 5153sst rev A...
  • Page 27: Remote Start Shutdown Diagnostics

    Remote Start Shutdown Diagnostics If the remote start shuts down or fails to start, the parking lights will flash one of the patterns below indicating the shutdown input. To manually enter diagnostics and view the last shutdown, turn the ignition ON and press and release the button.
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  • Page 29 2012 Audiovox Electronics Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 30 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. ca5153 / 5153sst rev A...

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