Prestige APS-920, Installation Manual

128-7853

2 of 16

2

INSTALLATION OF THE MAJOR COMPONENTS:

CONTROL MODULE:

Select a mounting location inside the passenger compartment (up behind the dashboard).  The
mounting  location selected must be within 24" of the ignition switch wiring harness to allow con-
nection of the 6 pin main wiring harness.
Be certain that the chosen location will not interfere with proper operation of the vehicle.  Avoid
mounting the module to or routing the wiring around the steering shaft/column, as the module or
wiring may wrap around or block the steering wheel preventing proper control of the vehicle.
Secure the module in the chosen location using cable ties or screws as necessary.

Do Not Mount The Module In The Engine Compartment

, as it is not waterproof.

DASH MOUNTED LED:

The small  LED included in the kit  will serve as a visual indicator of the alarm's  status and
provide a visual deterrent to a potential thief. The LED also provides important feed back infor-
mation during the transmitter and feature program modes. The LED should be installed in the
dash in an area highly visible so that it may be seen from the driver's seat as well as from outside
the vehicle.  Inspect behind the chosen location to insure that the drill will not penetrate any
existing factory wiring or fluid lines.  Carefully drill a 1/4" hole in the desired location and pass the
connector end of the LED through the hole and toward the control module. Press the LED firmly
into place until it is fully seated in the mounting hole.

THE RECEIVER/ANTENNA ASSEMBLY:

The Super-regenerative Receiver Antenna Assembly provided with this unit allows routing from
below the dash board for maximum operating range.  Choose a location above the belt line (dash-
board) of the vehicle for best reception.  Special considerations must be made for windshield
glass as some newer vehicles utilize a metallic shielded window  glass that will inhibit or restrict
RF reception.  In these vehicles, route the antenna toward a rear window location for best recep-
tion.  Secure the antenna with double stick tape provided.  After securing the antenna with tape,
we advise also securing a section of the antenna cable to a fixed support.  This will prevent the
antenna from dropping down in case the double stick tape is exposed to extreme heat which may
loosen it's gummed surface.  Route the connector toward the control module using caution not to
pinch the cable as this will cause poor or no RF reception to the control module.

VALET/PROGRAM/MANUAL OVERRIDE SWITCH :

Select a mounting location that is easily accessible to the operator of the vehicle.  It is not
necessary to conceal the switch. However, concealment is recommended as it offers a higher
level of security.  The switch can be mounted to the lower dash panel in the driver's area.  Inspect
behind the chosen location to insure that adequate clearance is allowed for the body of the
switch, and also that the drill will not penetrate any existing factory wiring or fluid lines.  Drill a 9/
32" hole in the desired location and mount the switch by passing it through the panel from the
underside.  Secure the switch using the nut, star washer.  Route the switch's connector toward
the control module.

NOTE:

  During the program sequence, there are times when this switch and the ignition switch

will be used simultaneously.  We recommend that the push-button switch be mounted on the left
side of the ignition switch to facilitate this operation.