Alarm - Adding A Starter Disable Relay

CATEGORY: Accessories

SECTION: 19

PAGE: 35

ISSUE: 06/92-0222

CODE: 9333

Subject:
Adding a Starter Disable Relay

Application:
1991 Convertible Models



1991 Convertible models are factory-equipped with an Alpine alarm system that is similar to the accessory alarm offered for other 900 models, with the exception of the starter disable feature. The starter disable function can be added, however, for customers who desire this feature, by installing the relay from the accessory kit.



Parts:

Starter disable relay P/N 02 46 207

Torx screw P/N 79 22 818

Connector pins (Qty 2) P/N 85 22 542


Installation Procedure:

1. Remove the bottom cushion for the rear seat.





2. Mount the starter disable relay, P/N 02 46 207, (figure 1) to the left of center on the back side of the rear seat reinforcing bulkhead. Use the torx screw, P/N 79 22 818. If an existing hole is not present on the bulkhead, drill a 9/64 in. (3.5 mm) hole.

3. Connect the harness from the relay (orange and black wires) to the harness from the alarm module (orange and black wires).

4. Route the wiring harness (yellow with orange stripe) under the bulkhead panel to the left of the center tunnel.

5. Cut the terminals off these two wires and install the two male connector pins, P/N 85 22 542.

6. Locate the wiring harness leading from the ignition switch (yellow with red stripe). Disconnect the jumper plug from this harness and remove the pins from the jumper plug housing.

7. Insert the two new males pins (installed in step 5) into the jumper plug housing and reconnect this plug with the harness to the ignition switch.

8. Reinstall the rear seat.






Testing:

The starter disable relay is a normally closed relay that is controlled by the alarm module. Unless opened by the module, the relay normally passes power to the starter. When the alarm is set off, the starter will be disabled for approximately 10 minutes, or until the alarm is deactivated by utilizing the transmitter button (alarm re-sets itself).

If the starter disable does not function, i.e. the starter continues to operate after the alarm has been set off, check:

^ For ground to the black wire of the relay

^ For power to the relay from the module through the orange wire (pos. 5 of the 12-pin connector)

^ If power and ground are present but the relay does not open, replace the relay

If the car does not start with the alarm disarmed, check for continuity between the two yellow/orange wires at the ignition switch. If continuity is found, the problem is elsewhere in the car. If there is no continuity, check the relay and wiring.


Accessory Installation Time:

Suggested time for installing the Starter Disable Relay is 0.3 hour.