Code Alarm CA 1550 Installation Manual

Code Alarm CA 1550 Installation Manual

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PROFESSIONAL
SERIES
2 Way Security and Keyless Entry
Installation Guide
CA 1550
2009 Audiovox Electronics Corporation. All rights reserved.
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  • Page 1 PROFESSIONAL SERIES 2 Way Security and Keyless Entry Installation Guide CA 1550 2009 Audiovox Electronics Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Before You Begin ..................3 Wire Connection Guide ................4 5 Pin Main Harness ................... 5 9 Pin Input / Output Harness ..............6 3 Pin Door Lock Output Harness ............. 9 Additional Ports ..................13 Antenna / LED / Programming Port ............13 DBI Port ....................
  • 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: Wire Connection Guide

    5 Pin Main Harness 9 Pin Input / Output Harness 3 Pin Lock Output Harness 2009 Audiovox Electronics Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5: Pin Main Harness

    5 Pin Main Harness WHITE/RED PARKING LIGHT INPUT WHITE PARKING LIGHT OUTPUT Locate the parking light output wire at the vehicle’s light switch. Verification: This wire registers positive voltage when the parking lights are turned on. Positive switching Parking Lights: Connect the WHITE/RED wire to a 15 Amp max fused battery source.
  • Page 6: Pin Input / Output Harness

    BATTERY 12V ( + ) Locate 1 of the vehicle’s constant 12 Volt battery wires at the ignition switch. Verification: This wire will register ( + ) voltage in all positions of the ignition switch. Connect the RED wire to the constant 12 Volt battery wire. NOTE: Remove all fuses until all connections are made.
  • Page 7 PURPLE DOOR TRIGGER INPUT ( + ) Locate the vehicle’s dome light or door pin switch wire. Verification: This wire will register positive voltage (POS) when the door is opened and the interior light is on. This wire will register ground or "0" Volts when the door is closed and the interior light is off.
  • Page 8 VIOLET/BLACK AUX 1 This wire provides a ( - ) 500mA output capable of driving relays. For Control of optional accessories (i.e. Power Window/Sunroof, etc.). To activate refer to the transmitter button configuration chart. Please refer to the selectable options for timing. LT GREEN/BLACK FACTORY DISARM OUTPUT ( - ) This wire will supply a ( - ) 500mA pulse upon disarming the system.
  • Page 9: Pin Door Lock Output Harness

    3 Pin Lock Output Harness BLUE UNLOCK ( - ) GREEN LOCK ( - ) The door lock / unlock outputs are designed to control several different types of systems which may require additional parts. Please review the wire and location chart to see which type of door lock system is in your vehicle.
  • Page 10 Positive Switching Locks All Door Lock and Unlock: Locate the lock / unlock wire at the vehicle’s lock / unlock switch. Verification: These wires will register positive voltage when the Lock and Unlock switches are activated. Connect the GREEN and BLUE wires shown in the diagram below. Positive Locks: Fused +12 Volt Battery Souce...
  • Page 11 Negative Multiplexed Locks All Door Lock and Unlock: Locate the lock / unlock wire at the vehicle’s lock / unlock switch. Verification: This wire will show variable ground when the switch is activated. Please consult the wire and location chart for specific resistor values for your vehicle.
  • Page 12 Adding Aftermarket Actuators After installing aftermarket actuators, (not supplied). Connect the GREEN and 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...
  • Page 13: 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 14: Set Up & Programming

    Set Up & Programming Transmitter Programming - Feature Bank 1 1. Turn the ignition ON. 2. Press and hold the valet/override button. 3. Within 10 seconds the system will chirp (3) three times. 4. Press 1 button of each transmitter you wish to program. 5.
  • Page 15: Programming Feature Banks

    Defaulting All Features: Pressing the button anytime while in any of the feature banks will default all features and return you to feature bank 2 - 4 chirps. NOTE: The system will remain in feature programming mode as long as the ignition is on, there is no time limit.
  • Page 16: Adjusting The Shock Sensor

    Adjusting the Shock Sensor 1. Increase sensitivity by turning the adjustment dial clockwise. 2. Decrease sensitivity by turning the adjustment dial counter clockwise. Testing the Shock Sensor Arm the system and wait 6 seconds for the zone to stabilize, then firmly strike the vehicles bumper.
  • Page 17: Feature Descriptions

    Feature Descriptions Feature Bank 2 - Security 1 - Silent Choice: Controls the normal arm/disarm chirps of the security system. ON - Silent arming/disarming upon first press of lock/unlock, pressing lock/ unlock a second time will activate the arm/disarm chirps respectively. The system will only sound the arm/disarm chirps upon a second press of the lock/unlock buttons.
  • Page 18 Feature Bank 3 - Output Control 1 - Extended Lock Pulse: Controls the timing of the BLUE and GREEN lock output wires. 1 Second - Single 1 second lock pulse, single 1 second unlock pulse. 3.5 Seconds - Single 3.5 second lock pulse, single 3.5 second unlock pulse. 1 Second Lock, Double Pulse Unlock - Single 1 second lock pulse, double 1 second unlock pulse.
  • Page 19 5 - Horn Output Timing: Control the minimum horn pulse time in milli seconds, some vehicle will require a longer pulse to activate the factory horn. 16mS 10mS 30mS 40mS 50mS 6 - Real Panic: Controls the panic out when triggered from the transmitter. ON - Randomized horn honks when panic is triggered.
  • Page 20: Transmitter Button Functions

    Transmitter Button Functions 1 Way Car Find / Lock Unlock Trunk Operation Method Transmitter Panic Lock Press and Release Unlock Press and Release 2 Step Unlock Press and Release 2 times Trunk Push and Hold (3 Sec) Car Finder Press and Release Panic Push and Hold (3 Sec) AUX 1...
  • Page 21: Security Trigger Zones

    Security Trigger Zones If the security system has been triggered the LED will flash one of the patterns below indicating the zone. LED FLASHES TRIGGER ZONE 2 Flashes Hood / Trunk Input 3 Flashes Door Input 4 Flashes Shock Sensor 5 Flashes Ignition Input 2009 Audiovox Electronics Corporation.
  • Page 22: System Layout

    2009 Audiovox Electronics Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 23 2009 Audiovox Electronics Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 24: Customer Service

    Audiovox Electronics Corporation. Customer Service 1-800-421-3209 WWW.CODE-ALARM.COM 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.

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