Installation Considerations Before Starting The Installation ............4 Mounting The Control Module ............4 Mounting The Electronic Siren ............4-5 Status Light/Valet Switch/Data Port (Includes Optional Mounting) 5 Auxiliary Sensor Port ................ 6-7 Main Power Connections - 5-Pin Connector Black Wire (Ground) ................. 6 Red Wire (Constant Power) .............
Specific instructions are included with each Quick Interconnect Harness. These instructions are for three Crime Guard models; the beginning of each section specifies “all models” or notes the exact model or models. Instructions for programming transmitters and features may be found in the Operation Manual.
Before Starting The Installation: This entire booklet should be read before starting the installation. An understanding of which control module wires are to be used and their functions is essential. Installations will vary from car to car , as some control module wire connections are required, while others are optional.
Mount the assembly in a location where it can easily be seen by the driver, and preferably where it can be seen from outside, as the LED Status Light provides a level of visual deterrence. If desired, Crime Guard’s SecureCode override may be custom-programmed for maximum security (see the Operation Manual).
These ports supply constant 12 volt power, grounded output when the system is armed, a negative instant trigger, and a negative prewarn trigger. The Crime Guard 745i features dual sensor ports, both having identical operation, easily facilitating multiple sensors.
Red Wire - (Constant Power Input): All Models The Red wire's function is to supply Constant Positive 12 Volts for security system's operation. When 12 Volts is first applied to the Red wire, the system will revert to the state in which it was in when power was taken away.
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in two sides- the "ignition switch" side and the "starter solenoid" side. It is recommended that this connection be made as close to the ignition switch as possible. Use a voltmeter, not a test light, to find the correct wire, which is the wire from the ignition switch to the starter solenoid.
Cutaway View Of A Typical Steering Column-Mounted Ignition Switch Mechanical part of the ignition switch, which is the ignition key cylinder. Linkage rod connecting the two parts together. Electrical part of the Ignition Switch. Gray Wire - (Auxiliary Output #2): All Models The Gray wire is an optional output;...
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the siren's Red wire, and the siren's Black wire is connected to (-) Ground. SIREN MOUNTING: Find a location in the engine compartment away from the extreme heat of the engine and manifold. A suitable location will offer a firm mounting surface, will also allow sound dispersion out of the engine compartment, and not be accessible to a thief.
White Wire - (Flashing Light Output): All Models This is a Positive 12 Volt output to flash the vehicle's parking lights for visual arming confirmation, to illuminate them for disarming confirmation, and to attract attention while the system is activated. CONNECTION: Connect this wire to the vehicle's Positive 12 Volt parking light circuit, which can usually be found at the following locations: at the headlight switch, at the fuse/junction block, or in the rear body harness...
1 2 3 4 The Green & Violet wires are Negative & Positive door trigger inputs. Most typically, only one or the other of these wires are needed. The Crime Guard 745i also has “Smart Trigger”, which is covered in a later section of this Installation Manual.
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CONNECTION: Connect the Green wire to a wire in the vehicle which is common to all of the door pin switches; the correct wire in this type of dome light/door jamb pin switch system will have no voltage present and will also show chassis ground when the doors are opened, and up to 12 volts when the doors are closed.
individual doors being ajar. The proper wire to connect to in this type of system is the common wire which is routed to the dome light itself. Violet Wire - (Positive Door Trigger): All Models The Violet wire is identical to the Green Door Trigger wire, with the sole exception that it is an open door input to the control module for vehicles having Positive 12 volt door pin switches.
hood or trunk is open, and up to 12 volts when the hood or trunk is closed. This wire cannot be used with mercury switch types of hood or trunk lights. If the vehicle is equipped with a usable trunk or hood circuit, locate the proper wire and splice the Blue wire directly to the vehicle's wire.
Black/Red & Green/Violet Wires - 745i Only (Domelight Supervision Input & Output) The Crime Guard 745i offers an additional safety and security feature- “domelight supervision”. Upon disarming the 745i , the interior lights will flash, in conjunction with the parking lights. If desired, programmable fea- ture #9 may be used to configure the parking and dome lights to flash, then illuminate steady upon disarming.
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"Negative switching" or "Positive switching"; these diagrams show both types. Once “Positive switching” or “Negative switching” has been deter- mined, connect the Black/Red wire to Negative (for “Negative switching”) or Positive (for “Positive switching”) as needed. Typical Negative Switching Dome Light System 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3...
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To Use Smart Trigger: After connection of the Green/Violet and Black/Red wire is completed, all that is needed is to install the Smart Trigger jumper in the correct polarity setting. To set the polarity, open the access door on the 745i ’s case.
Power Doorlock Interfaces Although its primary purpose is the security of vehicle and contents, an added benefit of a Crime Guard system is the convenience offered through the remote control operation of functions such as power doorlocks. All three Crime Guard systems are capable, with the proper interface, of operating the vehicle's existing power doorlocks.
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The best way to identify a doorlock system is to examine the doorlock switch's wiring . The names of the three systems are in fact derived from the number of wires, and their polarity, as found at the doorlock switch, although variations can be encountered*.
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3 Wire Positive Systems: A 3 Wire Positive is the same basic system as the 3 Wire Negative, except the vehicle's doorlock switches use 12 volt positive pulses to operate the vehicle's doorlock relays or control unit. Examine the wires on the back of the switch. Of the three wires: One wire is Constant Positive 12 Volts.
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5 Wire Reversal Systems: The 5 Wire Reversal system first of all differs from the negative and positive pulse systems in the fact that there are no relays or doorlock control unit.* As a side note, the 5 Wire Reversal system is also the type of circuit found after the relays in the other two types of power doorlock systems.
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Beyond these three basic types of power doorlocking systems, the scope of this Installation Manual will cover the interfacing of vacuum power doorlocking systems and how to interface an added actuator. As the Crime Guard 533i and 745i are capable of “driver door priority unlock”, this option is also explained and diagramed...
Differences By Model This section explains the differences in the power doorlock interface outputs of the three Crime Guard models, notes each model’s out-of-the-box capabilities, and lists the optional interfaces. Also referenced is a diagram which shows each type of interface connected to each of the power doorlock system types.
Doorlock Relay Control Unit Actuators Unlock Lock Ground Used With Crime Guard 328i & 533i : The 328i includes a doorlock harness with 2 wires, theDLP-N3; and the 533i includes a doorlock harness with 3 wires, the DLP-N4. This interface will lock and unlock all doors in the host vehicle.
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Can Be Used With Crime Guard 328i & 533i : The optional DLS and two relays is a universal power doorlock interface which will lock and unlock all doors in the host vehicle. The DLS can operate all three power doorlock systems, although it is rarely needed for 3 Wire Negative systems.
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Relay Control Unit Actuators Unlock Lock Doorlock Switch Used With Crime Guard 328i : The optional DLP-P3 converts the 328i ’s Negative doorlock outputs in order to lock and unlock all doors in vehicles having a 3 Wire Positive system.
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Actuators Unlock Lock Doorlock Switch Can Be Used With Crime Guard 328i & 533i : The optional DLS and two relays is a universal power doorlock interface which will lock and unlock all doors in the host vehicle. The 328i will require a DLS, DLR-1, or DLP-P3 to operate 3 Wire Positive systems;...
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Optional Optional DLR-1 and Control DLR-1 745i have the same Module doorlock wire colors. Pink wire is not used. Violet and Violet/ Black wires to Constant (+) 12 Volts. Driver Passenger Doorlock Doorlock White/Black wire Green/Black wire Switch Switch to the "Switch" to the "Motor"...
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“motor” side of the cut will show (+)12 Volts when the primary switch is pushed to the "unlock" position. Used With Crime Guard 328i & 533i : The optional DLS and two relays is a universal power doorlock interface which will lock and unlock all doors in the host vehicle.
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Ground This doorlock system is used on Used With Crime Guard 328i & 533i older Mercedes Benz vehicles and consists of electrical switches (built into pneumatic actuators) which supply 12 volts or ground to a pneumatic pump.
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Ground For a description of a vacuum power doorlock Crime Guard 745i system’s operation, please see the previous page. Doorlock Diagram #11 Adding Actuator(s), DLS And 2 Relays...
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Some vehicles have a Can Be Used With Crime Guard 328i & 533i type of power doorlock system in which mechanically locking and unlock- ing the driver's door will operate an electrical switch in that door which supplies voltage to actuators in the other doors. There is no actuator in the driver's door, only a switch.
Doorlock Diagram #13 Optional DLS-3 And 2 Or 3 Relays With 3 Wire Negative Systems- Standard Or Driver Door Priority Unlock For 533i And 745i Standard Doorlocks With Driver Door Priority Unlock D r i v e r ' s Doorlock Actuator Relay...
Actuator The Optional DLS-3 The optional DLS-3 is Can Be Used With Crime Guard 533i & 745i a triple relay socket (relays are also needed), and is the most universal interface, which can be configured to lock and unlock all doors (two relays needed), or perform driver door priority unlocking (three relays needed).
Plug-in Backup Battery All Models All three Crime Guard models include a battery and plug-in harness for a backup battery circuit. This 9 volt alkaline battery is all that is required to provide alternate power to operate the security system in the event that the vehicle's battery is disconnected.
Crime Guard 745i The Crime Guard 745i features a plug-in port for an optional Omega pager system. The Omega pager is a great security enhancement to the Crime Guard 745i , and comes complete with its own operation and installation instruc- tions.
Checklist”; at Step 2 the Valet Switch will be pressed and released one time only. The system’s response will be one siren chirp, and the Status Light flashing one time, pausing, then repeating. Within 10 seconds, press and release the Large Upper Button of the first transmitter. The system confirms “learning”...
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FEATURE DEFAULT TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING See Operation Manual SECURECODE PROGRAMMING 1 press- see Operation Manual Chirp Confirmation ON (large upper button) 30 / 60 Second Activated Alarm Cycle 30 Seconds (large upper button) Automatic Sensor Zone Bypass ON (large upper button) Auxiliary Output #2 Also Disarms System ON (large upper button) Last Door Arming...
Universal Relay Wiring Instructions At Rest Activated (Coil Not Energized) (Coil Energized) In the views above, note the five terminals, or "pins". A relay's opera- tion is really very simple. To understand its operation, consider the relay as having two sections - the coil, pins 85 and 86; and the contacts, pins 30, 87 and 87a.
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