Code Alarm CA 170 Installation Instructions Manual page 6

1. 5 PIN MAIN POWER HARNESS
Parking Light Input (+/-) (WHITE/RED)
Determine the vehicle's parking light polarity and connect this white as follows:
Positive Polarity Systems:
Connect the WHITE/RED wire to a fused constant (+) 12 volt supply.
Negative Polarity Systems:
Connect the WHITE/RED wire to chassis ground.
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.
Negative Polarity Systems:
Connect the WHITE wire to the vehicle's parking light wire.
Chassis Ground Source (BLACK)
Connect the BLACK wire to a solid chassis ground point using a ring terminal and self tapping screw (not
supplied). Scrape away paint from the grounding point to ensure a good connection. The recommended
grounding point is a metal surface in the driver's side kick panel area.
Note: Do not ground the BLACK wire with any other vehicle components.
Siren Output (+) (BROWN)
Locate a suitable mounting location in the engine compartment for the siren, away from moving parts.
With the bell of the siren aiming downwards, secure the siren in place using self tapping screws (not
supplied), being careful not do drill into any hoses, wiring or components.
Connect the BLACK siren wire to a chassis ground using a ring terminal and self tapping screw (not
supplied).
Route the BROWN siren output wire from the control module through the firewall and connect to the RED
wire on the siren.
Note: Be sure to loom the siren wires, and seal the grommet.
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