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CA 550 Installation Instructions
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
Installation Precautions:
FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including any interference that may cause
Warning! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
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
Use a Digital Multi Meter for testing and verifying
circuits. DO NOT USE A TEST LIGHT, OR
"COMPUTER SAFE PROBE" as these can set off air
bags or damage vehicle computers.
Technical Support
For Authorized Dealers - (800) 421-3209
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
undesired operation.
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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Summary of Contents for Code Alarm CA- 550
- Page 1 CA 550 Installation Instructions 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 3 CA- 550 System Layout 4-Pin Auxilliary Port 4-Pin Tracking Port 2-Pin LED Port 22-Pin Base Harness (Green]) (White) (White) 4-Pin Receiver Port 4-Pin External Sensor Port 2-Pin Valet Port (Black) (Tan) (Blue) 4 Pin Auxiliary Harness (GREEN) 22 Pin Base Harness...
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Page 4: Pin Door Lock Harness
2-Pin Transponder Port 4-Pin Power Harness Remote Start Switch (Yellow) (Red) 6-Pin Remote Start Harness 4-Pin Interface Port 3-Pin Door Lock Port (White) (White) 6 Pin Remote Start Harness 4 Pin Power Harness 2 Pin Transponder Port (YELLOW) 4 Pin Interface Harness (WHITE) 3 Pin Door Lock Harness Fuse Grid Recommend 15Amp... -
Page 5: Programming Options
Programming Options RF Programmer The RF Programmer allows you to customize the system to fit the individual needs of the consumer, using a handheld device capable of transmitting system settings directly to the system control module. The RF Programmer is broken down into three different programming banks. 1. - Page 6 RF Programmer Selecting Programmable Features 1. Press the POWER button to turn the system ON. 2. Once powered up the MENU screen will be displayed. 3. Use the UP & DN arrows to scroll through the programmable features. Once you locate the desired >...
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Page 7: Programming Guide
CA 550 Programming Guide Feature Bank 0 - 3 Chirps Transmitter Programming Feature Bank 1 - 4 Chirps RF Programmer Receive Bank Feature Bank 2 - 5 Chirps Shock Sensor Programming (W/Transmitter Only) Lite Touch Adjustment Lock increases sensitivity, Unlock decreases sensitivity Full Trigger Adjustment Lock increases sensitivity, Unlock decreases sensitivity Feature Bank 3 - 6 Chirps... -
Page 8: Setup And Programming
1. SETUP & PROGRAMMING Transmitter Programming (3 Chirps) 1. With the door open 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 Button 1 of each transmitter you wish to program. 5. - Page 9 Programming Tach Rate The unit will not operate unless tach is programmed or 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 10 Starter Input (Key Side) (GREEN) Starter Output (Motor Side) (PURPLE) Locate the vehicle starter wire. Verification: This wire registers voltage only when the key is turned to the START position. Cut the vehicle starter wire in half. Verification after starter wire is cut: •...
- Page 11 2. 22 PIN BASE HARNESS CONTINUED Negative Door Input (GREEN) 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. Connect the GREEN wire to the vehicle’s negative door input wire(s).
- Page 12 2. 22 PIN BASE HARNESS CONTINUED Hood Pin Input (GRAY) Install a Hood Pin Switch and connect to the GRAY wire. This connections is required for Remote Start Verification: This wire when connected will register ground when the vehicle hood is opened Connect the GRAY wire to the hood pin.
- Page 13 2. 22 PIN BASE HARNESS CONTINUED Parking Light Output (+/-) (WHITE) Locate the vehicle’s parking light wire at the vehicle light switch Verification: This wire will register positive voltage or ground when the vehicle parking light switch is turned to the ON position. Positive Polarity Systems: Connect the WHITE wire to the vehicle’s parking light wire at the light switch.
- Page 14 2. 22 PIN BASE HARNESS CONTINUED Song Bird Output (BROWN/WHITE) SB1 Accessory required This wire controls the SB1 accessory (Not Included) Connect this wire to one of the WHITE/BLACK wires from the SB1 Trunk Pin Switch Input (-) (BLUE) Connect the BLUE wire to an optional grounding type trunk pin switch. Trunk Release Output (+/-) (PINK) Locate the vehicle’s trunk release wire at the trunk release switch.
- Page 15 At Instrument Panel BLACK/GRAY Wait-To-Start Wire 1N4004 Diode Vehicle Control Module Ignition For Positive switching circuits follow diagram 2 below. Use Code Alarm part HDRLY (an SPDT relay, not included). Chassis Ground Wait-To-Start Bulb At Instrument Panel BLACK/GRAY Wait-To-Start Wire...
- Page 16 3. 6 PIN REMOTE START HARNESS Battery Power 1 (12 AWG) (RED) Locate the vehicle battery wire(s) at the ignition switch. Verification: These wires will register POS voltage in all positions of the ignition switch. Connect the RED wire to the vehicle’s battery wire. Note: Remove all fuses until all connections are made IMPORTANT! If the vehicle is equipped with more than one battery wire at the ignition switch, connect the RED...
- Page 17 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. Factory transponder (coded key) bypass. General Motors VATS bypass, see the diagram below. Use Code Alarm part HDRLY (an SPDT relay, not included). GM VATS...
- Page 18 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 Code Alarm part HDRLY (an SPDT relay, not included).
- Page 19 Connect the PINK/GREEN wire to the vehicle defrost wire if the system is negative. For Positive Polarity Systems: If the system is positive, connect the PINK/GREEN wire as shown below. Use Code Alarm part HDRLY (an SPDT relay, not included). Fused +12 Volt...
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Page 20: Door Locks
Note: When adding the 2 step unlock feature the BLUE/GREEN 2nd door unlock wire will be used to unlock all vehicle doors on the second press of unlock. An additional SPDT relay (not supplied) (Code Alarm part HDRLY) is required. Connect the relay as shown in diagram 7 to unlock the driver’s door on the first press of unlock. - Page 21 Note: When adding the 2 step unlock feature the BLUE/GREEN 2nd door unlock wire will be used to unlock all vehicle doors on the second press of unlock. Two additional SPDT relays (not supplied) (Code Alarm part HDRLY) are required. Connect the relays as shown in diagram 9 to unlock the driver’s door on the first press of unlock.
- Page 22 Connect the GREEN and BLUE or BLUE/GREEN wires shown in diagram 10 below. Use (1) Code Alarm part DLRK (Door Lock Relay Kit, not supplied) or (2) Code Alarm part HDRLY (SPDT relay, not supplied). Note: When adding the 2 step unlock feature the BLUE/GREEN 2nd door unlock wire will be used to unlock all vehicle doors on the second press of unlock.
- Page 23 Connect the GREEN and BLUE or BLUE/GREEN wires shown in diagram 12 below. Use (1) Code Alarm part DLRK (Door Lock Relay Kit, not included) or (2) Code Alarm part HDRLY (SPDT relay, not included). Note: When adding the 2 step unlock feature the BLUE/GREEN 2nd door unlock wire will be used to unlock all vehicle doors on the second press of unlock.
- Page 24 Connect the GREEN and BLUE or BLUE/GREEN wires shown in diagram 14 below. Use (1) Code Alarm part DLRK (Door Lock Relay Kit, not included) or (2) Code Alarm part HDRLY (SPDT relay, not included). Note: When adding the 2 step unlock feature the BLUE/GREEN 2nd door unlock wire will be used to unlock all vehicle doors on the second press of unlock.
- Page 25 After installing aftermarket actuators, Code Alarm part DA-1 (not supplied). Connect the GREEN and BLUE wires shown in diagram 16 below. Use (1) Code Alarm part DLRK (Door Lock Relay Kit, not included) or (2) Code Alarm part HDRLY (SPDT relay, not included).
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Page 26: Acc. Connector's
7. ACC. CONNECTOR'S 2 Pin Transponder Control Output: (Yellow Connector) This output is intended to allow the control of a transponder bypass interface module or transponder bypass relay. 2 Pin Control Switch: (Red Connector) The Black & Black w/White Trace wires loaded in the two pin red connector enable the operation of the Remote Start unit. - Page 27 9. System Testing 1. Follow each instruction below. 2. Verify that the system operates as indicated under each instruction. Refer to the system owners manual. 3. Check the appropriate wire connections and/or fuses if the unit fails to perform a specific function. Also check that any options pertaining to the function are programmed properly.
- Page 28 9. System Testing Cont. Press DISARM 1. Doors unlock 2. Factory alarm (if equipped) is turned off. 3. Siren/horn sounds once/ parking lights flash once. 4. Courtesy lights turn on for 30 seconds, or until ARM is pressed or ignition is turned on. 5.
- Page 29 10. Mounting the Module / Finishing the Installation 1. Mount the module to a brace or wire harness under the dash. The module and harnesses must be clear of moving parts. 2. Completely uncoil the antenna and route up the nearest front window pillar to the headliner. Be careful not to pinch the antenna under vehicle panels, or route near moving parts.
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