Audiovox Prestige APS-25CH User Manual

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Model APS-25CH
Installation Manual
Note : When both Passive Arming and Voltage Sensing are selected, you must hardwire the driver’s door pin switch
in order to begin the passive arming sequence.
RF Programmable Features :
Feature Selection 1 Chirp 2 Chirps 3 Chirps 4 Chirps Default
1st Door L/UL 1 Sec. 3.5 Sec. 1 Sec L, Dbl. U/L 1 Sec.
2nd Accy Lock Auto Lock On Auto Lock Off Auto Lock Off
3rd Accy. UL Auto UL On Auto UL Off Auto UL Off
4th Passive Locks Passive Active Active
5th Passive/Active Arm Passive Arm Active Arm Active Arm
6th Voltage Sense Voltage Sense Hardwire Hardwire
To program these selectable features;
Action System Response
Turn ignition on No response
Press and release the valet switch 3 times 1 Chirp - LED 1 flash
Within 3 seconds, turn ignition Off Short chirp, then long chirp
First Then On 1 chirp = 1 second door locks
Press transmitter Lock button to change 2 chirps = 3.5 second door locks
Press transmitter Lock button to change 3 chirps = 1 sec. lock, dbl 1 sec. unlock
or
Second Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps = auto locks off
Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp = auto locks on
or
Third Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps = auto unlock off
Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp = auto unlock on.
or
Fourth Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps = active locks
Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp = passive locks
or
Fifth Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps = active arming
Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp = passive arming
or
Sixth Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps = hardwire
Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp = voltage sense
or
Turn ignition key off Exit program mode
Note: Once you enter the feature programming mode, do not allow more than 30 seconds to pass between steps, or the
programming will be terminated.

Audiovox Prestige APS-25CH Specifications

General

Brand	Audiovox
Model	Prestige APS-25CH
Category	Car Alarm
Language	English

Summary

RF Programmable Features

Programming Selectable Features

First Programming Step

Turn ignition on, press valet switch 3 times, then turn ignition off/on.

Second Programming Step

Press transmitter Lock button to change feature or press valet switch.

Third Programming Step

Press transmitter Lock button to change feature or press valet switch.

Fourth Programming Step

Press transmitter Lock button to change feature or press valet switch.

Fifth Programming Step

Press transmitter Lock button to change feature or press valet switch.

Sixth Programming Step

Press transmitter Lock button to change feature or press valet switch.

Exiting Program Mode

Turn ignition key off to exit program mode.

Channel 2 Output and Component Installation

Channel 2 Output Description

Provides an additional hardwire remote output for optional upgrades.

Control Module Mounting

Mount inside passenger compartment, avoid engine compartment and factory electronics.

Siren Mounting

Mount in engine compartment, protected, downward facing, secure with bracket.

Hood or Trunk Pin Switch Installation

Mount to grounded metal surface, avoid water, ensure plunger depression.

Dash Mounted LED Installation

Install in dash for visual indicator, ensure wire routing access.

Shock Sensor Mounting

Mount on solid surface, ensure sensitivity adjustment is accessible.

Valet Switch and System Wiring

Valet Switch Installation

Select accessible location, conceal for security, drill 1/4" hole, check clearance.

White Wire: Parking Light Output

+12 VDC pulsed output to flash vehicle's parking lights.

Red Fused Wire (Voltage Sensing)

Controls voltage sensing circuit, sensitive to interior lights or fans.

Red Fused Wire (Hardwire)

For hardwiring pin switches, disable voltage sense, connect to +12V constant.

Dark Blue Wire: Channel 2 Output

300 mA pulsed output, use for external relay coils, avoid high current.

White w/ Black Trace Wire: Siren Output

Positive output to siren, route through grommet, connect to siren positive.

Black Wire: Chassis Ground

Connect to solid metal part of vehicle's chassis.

Yellow Wire: Ignition Source

+12 VDC when ignition is ON and CRANK, off when OFF.

Detailed Wiring Connections and Wire Functions

Dark Green Wire: Instant Trigger

Instant on ground trigger, connect to hood and trunk pin switches.

Brown Wire: Negative Door Trigger

Connect to negative output of door courtesy light switch.

Purple Wire: Positive Door Trigger

Connect to positive output of door courtesy light switch.

Orange Wire: Ground Output When Armed

For starter cut relay, connect to terminal 86 of relay.

Valet Switch Connector

Grey & Black 2 Pin connector for valet switch.

Dash Mounted LED Connector

Red & Blue wires on white connector for LED.

Door Lock Outputs Connector

Red & Green wires on white connector for door lock control.

3 Wire Ground Switched Door Locks

Red wire for lock pulse, green wire for unlock pulse to factory switch.

Door Lock Circuits and Installation Completion

3 Wire Positive Switched Door Locks

Red wire for unlock pulse, green wire for lock pulse to factory switch.

Other Door Lock Circuit Types

Refer to wiring supplement for resistive, 4 wire polarity reversal, 5 wire alternating circuits.

Dome Light Delay Learn

Learn interior light delay by transmitter sequence to avoid chirp.

Antenna Wire Placement

Extend and cable tie antenna wire, avoid high current wire looms.

Shock Sensor Adjustment

Adjust sensitivity by turning screw, test with fist strike to rear bumper.

Wire Dressing and Protection

Wrap wires in tubing or tape, secure with ties, protect from sharp surfaces.

Final Operation Check

Check operation, explain to customer, place tags on switches.