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Code Alarm CA 6551 Owner's Manual

Deluxe vehicle security and remote start system with 2 way confirming lcd remote control professional series
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PROFESSIONAL
SERIES
Owner's Guide
For Models:
CA 6551
CA 6551 SST
Deluxe Vehicle Security and
Remote Start System with 2 Way
Confirming LCD Remote Control
IMPORTANT NOTE: The operation of the Security and Convenience System as described in this manual is
applicable to most vehicles. However, due to the configuration of some vehicles, some functions AND/OR
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS may not apply. Please see your installing dealer for more information.
2010 Audiovox Electronics Corporation. All rights reserved.
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  • Page 1 SERIES Owner’s Guide For Models: CA 6551 CA 6551 SST Deluxe Vehicle Security and Remote Start System with 2 Way Confirming LCD Remote Control IMPORTANT NOTE: The operation of the Security and Convenience System as described in this manual is applicable to most vehicles.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Using Your Remote Control ............... 3 Arming the Security System ............3 Passive Arming Bypass ..............3 Bypassing the Shock Sensor ............3 Hidden Alarm Function ..............3 Disarming the Security System ............3 Two Stage Door Unlock (optional) ........... 4 Activating Trunk Release (optional) ..........

  • Page 3: Using Your Remote Control

    Using Your Remote Control Arming the Security System To arm the system, exit the vehicle, close all doors, then press the button. The parking lights will flash 2 times, indicating the system is armed, has locked the doors (if equipped and connected) and activated the starter disable feature. The LED status indicator will blink steadily, once per second.

  • Page 4: Two Stage Door Unlock (Optional)

    Two Stage Door Unlock (Optional) If this feature is enabled on your system, pressing the button one time will unlock only the driver’s door. Press again within three seconds to unlock the remaining doors. Activating the Trunk Release Feature (Optional) If this feature is enabled on your system, pressing and holding the button for 3 seconds will open the vehicle’s trunk or hatch.

  • Page 5: Valet Mode

    Valet Mode When valet mode is activated the status LED will light solid, and all security functions will be disabled. To enter or exit valet mode simply follow the 4 steps outlined below: Turn the vehicle’s ignition ON. Push and hold the programming/valet button. The LED will turn on solid when valet mode is active Release the programming/valet button.

  • Page 6: Car Jack Mode

    Car Jack Mode This feature must be turned on in system programming, please consult your installing dealer. Triggering Car Jack mode: While the ignition is ON and press and hold for 2 seconds, the parking lights will flash 1 time and the system will act as follows; 50 seconds after being triggered the siren will chirp for 15 seconds, during this 15 seconds you will be alerted to push the valet button to turn off Car Jack mode.

  • Page 7: Preheating Or Precooling The Vehicle's Interior

    Entering the Vehicle while it is Running via Remote Vehicle Start Unlock the vehicle’s doors. Enter the vehicle. DO NOT PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL! Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn to the ON or RUN position. Press the brake pedal. The remote vehicle starter will disengage and the vehicle will operate normally.

  • Page 8: Operating The 2 / 3 Hour Start Up Timer Mode

    Operating the 2 / 3 Hour Start Up Timer Mode The system has the ability to start the vehicle every 2 or 3 hours for a 48 hour period. This feature is especially useful in cold climates where the only means to keep the engine and engine fluids warm is to periodically start the engine.

  • Page 9: Operating The Daily Start Timer

    Operating the Daily Start Timer The system has the ability to start your vehicle based on a 24-hour countdown timer. This feature requires a two-part activation sequence. From the remote, pressing both the & buttons together will activate the 24 hour countdown timer (the vehicle will start 24 hours from this time).

  • Page 10: Led And Siren/Horn Indications

    LED and Siren/Horn Indications LED Display Indications Function DISARMED SLOW FLASH ARMED FAST FLASH PASSIVE ARMING ON (SOLID) VALET MODE 2 FLASH... PAUSE ZONE 2 TRIGGER, HOOD/TRUNK 3 FLASH... PAUSE ZONE 3 TRIGGER, DOOR 4 FLASH... PAUSE ZONE 4 TRIGGER, SHOCK 5 FLASH...

  • Page 11: Additional 2-Way Lcd Remote Control Functions

    Additional 2-Way LCD Remote Control Functions Check Vehicle Status Press and release 2 times then press within 3 seconds, the transmitter will respond with one melody sound and display the current status of the vehicle. Display Illumination Press and hold the button for 1 second.
  • Page 12 Button Lock Press and release then press hold the for 2 seconds to toggle the button lock on or off. When the button lock is active, the remote control will beep/vibrate 2 times when a button is pressed indicating it is locked. Illumination Press and release 2 times then press and hold...

  • Page 13: Lcd Remote Control Icon's

    LCD Remote Control ICON’s 2010 Audiovox Electronics Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 14: Transmitter Button Functions

    Transmitter Button Functions 1 Way Car Find / Lock Unlock Start 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) Press and Release (1 or 2 times...
  • Page 15 2 Way Car Find / Lock Unlock Start Function 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) Press and Release (1 or 2 times...

  • Page 16: Replacing Remote Control Batteries

    Replacing Remote Control Batteries 1 Way 4 Button Remote Control - CA6551 / CA6551SST The batteries inside each remote control should last approximately 1 year under normal use. When the batteries become weak you will notice the remote control range (the distance from the vehicle the remote control will work) deteriorate and the small LED on the remote control will dim.
  • Page 17 Code Systems, Inc. Limited Lifetime Warranty Code Systems Inc. (“CODE”) warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this CODE vehicle security product (the “Product”), purchased from an authorized CODE dealer, that (except as provided below) should this Product under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship DURING THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE IN WHICH IT WAS ORIGI- NALLY INSTALLED, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced (at CODE’s option) without charge for parts directly related to repairs of the defect(s).
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 20 C[J[Jc:~VJ~m ~rlOFESSIONAL SErllES Security and Remote Start Installation Guide for models: CA 6151 CA 6551 CA 6551 SST 4280302 2010 Audiovox Electronics Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 21 Table of Contents Before You Begin Wire Connection Guide 4 Pin Main Harness 6 Pin Start Harness 6 Pin Output Harness 8 Pin Input Harness 4 Pin Alternate Output Harness 3 Pin Door Lock Output Harness Additional Ports Antenna / LED / Programming Port DBI Port Tracking Port Set Up &...
  • Page 22 Feature Descriptions Transmitter Button Functions Security Trigger Zones Remote Start Shutdown Diagnostics System Layout 2010 Audiovox Electronics Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 23: Before You Begin

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION STRONGLY RECOMMENDED 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 movin g pa rts Tape or loom wires under hood for protection and appearance Use grommets when routing wires through metal surfaces...

  • Page 24: Pin Main Harness

    4 Pin Main Harness WHITE/RED PARKING LIGHT INPUT « WHITE PARKING LIGHT OUTPUT BLACK GROUND BROWN SIREN OUTPUT ( 6 Pin Start Harness PURPLE STARTER OUTPUT - MOTOR SIDE BATTERY 12V (+) c::: ACCESSORY 1 ( + ) ORANGE PINKIWHITE IGNITION 2 (+) <0 BATTERY 12V (+)

  • Page 25: Pin Input Harness

    8 Pin Input Harness BLUEIWHITE INSTANT TRIGGER INPUT ( - ) GREEN DOOR TRIGGER INPUT ( - ) PURPLE DOOR TRIGGER INPUT ( + ) WHITE/BLUE EXTRENALSTARTINPUT(-) GRAY HOOD PIN INPUT ( - ) BLACKIWHITE NEUTRALSAFETYINPUT(-) BROWN/RED BRAKE INPUT ( + ) PURPLEIWHITE TACH INPUT 4 Pin Alternate Output Harness...
  • Page 26 4 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 'vvire registers positive voltage when the parking iights are turned on. Positive switching Parking Lights: Connect the WHITE/RED wire to a 15 Amp max fused battery source.
  • Page 27 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. Cut the vehicle's starter wire in half when installing the starter kill relay. Verification after starter wire is cut: KEY SIDE of starter wire registers voltage when the key is turned to the START position.
  • Page 28 PINKtWHITE IGNITION 2 ( Locate the vehicle's 2nd ignition wire at the ignition switch (if equipped). Verification: This wire registers voltage when the key is turned to the ON (or RUN) position, but not the ACC (Accessory) position. The voltage does not drop out when the key is turned to the START (or CRANK) position.
  • Page 29 6 Pin Output Harness BROWN/BLACK HORN OUTPUT ( - ) Locate the vehicle's horn wire. Verification: This wire will register at positive voltage and register ground when the horn switch is pressed. Connect the BROWN/BLACK wire to the vehicle's horn wire. This is a low current output, 500mA.
  • Page 30 VIOLET/BLACK AUX 1 This wire provides a (-) SOOmA 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. REDIWHITE TRUNK RELEASE OUTPUT ( - ) Locate the vehicle's trunk release wire at the trunk release switch.
  • Page 31 GREEN DOOR TRIGGER INPUT ( - ) Locate the vehicle's dome light or door pin switch wire. Verification: This wire will register ground (NEG) when the door is opened and the interior light is on. This wire will register positive voltage when the door is closed and the interior light is off.
  • Page 32 BLACK/WHITE NEUTRALSAFETYINPUT(-) Locate the vehicle's neutral safety circuit. Verification: This wire registers ( - ) voltage when the vehicle's gear selector is in park or neutral. Connect the BLACK/WHITE neutral safety input wire to the neutral safety wire of the vehicle or an optional toggle switch. The remote start feature will not operate unless this input is supplied with a ground source.
  • Page 33 4 Pin Alternate Output Harness LT GREEN/BLACK FACTORY DISARM / PULSE BEFORE START ( - ) This wire will supply a ( - ) 500mA pulse both upon disarming the system and when the remote start feature is activated. Locate the factory perimeter alarm disarm wire from the key cylinder inside the drivers door.
  • Page 34 PULSE DURING CRANK ( - ) BLACK/YELLOW Locate the vehicle's second starter (crank) wire at the ignition switch. (if equipped) Verification: This wire registers voltage only in the start (crank) position of the ignition switch. Connect the BLACK/YELLOW wire as shown in the diagram below. Use an SPOT relay (not supplied).
  • Page 35 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 36 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: GREEN (-) Lock Output Vehicle Door Lock...
  • Page 37 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 38 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). , . - - - - i__ - - - t Fused +12 Volt Battery Source GREEN (.j Lock Output Fused +12 Volt...

  • Page 39: Additional Ports

    Factory Alarm Arm / Disarm Diesel Glow Plug Input Manual Arm / Disarm Inputs (factory keyless controls system) Tracking Port This 4 pin port is used for Code Alarm Car Link or Vehicle Tracking accessories. 2010 Audiovox Electronics Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 40: Set Up & Programming

    Set Up & Programming Transmitter Programming - Feature Bank 1 Turn the ignition ON. Press and hold the valet/override button. Within 10 seconds the system will chirp (3) three times. Press 1 button of each transmitter you wish to program. The system will respond with 1 chirp for each accepted transmitter.

  • Page 41: Transmitter Programming

    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 42: Tach Programming

    Feature Bank 4 - 6 Chirps 1 LED Flash 2 LED flash 3 LED Flash 4 LED Flash 5 LED Flash 6 LED Flash Remote Start Control RF.Staft Chirp Run Time 15 Minutes 5 Minutes 10 Minutes 20 Minutes 45 Minutes 60 Minutes ...

  • Page 43: Smart Tachless Mode

    NOTE: If the unit fails to learn tach rate due to an improper tach connection or a poor tach source, the parking lights will not flash. To correct this situation, locate and connect the PURPLE/WHITE wire to the proper tach signal, and then repeat the tach learn routine.

  • Page 44: Dome Light Delay / Theater Dimming

    Dome Light Delay I Theater Dimming The system can be programed to delay arming after the lock button is pressed (60 second max) for vehicles with a dome light delay or theater dimming feature. Once programed the system will 'learn' the timing of the dome light delay and add 2 seconds before arming.
  • Page 45 4 - Siren I Horn: This feature selects which output(s) will sound the system's arm/disarm chirps. This feature does not effect the triggered state of the security system and during a triggered cycle, both the siren and horn outputs will activate respectively.
  • Page 46 Ignition Controlled Locks: Control of door locks when the ignition is cycled ON or OFF. OFF - Door locks not activated by ignition. Lock and Unlock - Doors lock when ignition is turned on and unlock when ignition is turned off. Lock Only - Doors lock when ignition is turned on.
  • Page 47 4 - Tach Mode: Determines how the system monitors the engine running during remote start. Tach - Hard wired directly to the tach wire of the vehicle to monitor AC voltage. Tachless (Crank Average/Voltage) - Determines crank time by averaging the last 8 times the vehicle was started with the key and then monitors the change in voltage after remote start.
  • Page 48 Single I Double Pulse Start: Switches the remote start activation between a single or double press from the transmitter. IGN 2 Output: 10 - Programmable high current output. Ignition 2 - Ignition output during remote start. Accessory - Accessory output during remote start. Start / Crank - Crank output during remote start.
  • Page 49 Transmitter Button Functions Car Find! Lock Unlock Start Op_on_od Transmitter Panic Lock Press IIld Rele.,e Press and Release Unlock 211m"S 2 StIp UnlOCk PreSs Reiease Trunk Push and HOldl3 Sec) Car"'" press Release Panic Push ana Hold (3 Sec) 2Umes Prilss Rl!le8!Se(t otestart...
  • Page 50 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 Remote Start Shutdown Diagnostics...
  • Page 52 2010 Audiovox Electronics Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 53 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.
  • Page 54 0-192-01 0...
  • Page 55 WARNING THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A REMOTE CONTROLLED CAR STARTER BEFORE SERVICING THIS VEHICLE, REMOVE THE MAIN POWER FUSE (RED WIRE) TO THE CAR STARTER OR DISCONNECT THE VEHICLE BATTERY. LBL0675...
  • Page 56 Thank you for purchasing a Code-Alarm product. We pride ourselves on the quality and reliability of all our electronic products, but if you ever need service or have a question, our customer service staff stands ready to help. Contact us at www.Code-Alarm.com PRODUCT PROTECTION: In case of an insurance loss such as fire, flood or theft, your registration will serve as proof of purchase.
  • Page 57 Register online at: .CODE-AlARM.COM Click On Product Registration and Fill Out the Brief Questionnaire...
  • Page 58 MAXIMUM INSURANCE DISCOUNT AUTHORIZATION Dear Insurance Agent, The installation of my Code-Alarm automatic (passive) arming security sys1em in the vehicle indicated below qualifies me for the maximum discount mandated by law in some states and by insurance company option in others. This vehicle security system automatically arms itself after the doors are closed and includes at least one engine disabling relay to prevent the engine from being started.
  • Page 59 $2,500.00 CODE SYSTEMS. Inc makes the following warranty to YOU as the original purchaser of this system. Should YOUR private passenger vehicle in which the CODE-ALARM ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM is originally installed by an authorized dealer and while the system is operational and activated be stolen and not recovered or if stolen and recovered be deemed a total loss for theft insurance purposes.
  • Page 60 The CODE-ALARM Program Administrator reserves the right to ask for any other similar documentation or other materials that may be reasonably required to verify YOUR claim. All documentation received on a claim becomes the Code-Alarm Program Administrator's property and will not be returned. All claim information must be mailed to the Code-Alarm Program Administrator within thirty (30) business days after receipt of the final settlement check from YOUR insurance carrier.

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