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Gamble · 10-05-2009, 08:41 AM

I just picked up a prestige/audiovox APS787A. Anyone install one of these or have a write up? This one looks way more difficult than any one I've done before, plus I've never done an install on a camry.

abew330 · 10-05-2009, 11:32 AM

what year?

#2! · 10-05-2009, 12:03 PM

Here is the gen4 write up http://www.geocities.com/ycartf/index.html

Whats looks more difficult? What I can see about this model looks like a normal remote start/alarm straight froward system.

Gamble · 10-05-2009, 12:07 PM

97 camry 4cylinder.
That link has no pics.

#2! · 10-05-2009, 02:12 PM

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That link has no pics.

That really sucks. It was a perfect write up. Just used it last week.
First thing I would do is get the vehicle wiring off of 12volt.com and go at it from there. Removing the panels under the dash and stuff to get to the wires are pretty straight forward and easy.

***LynchburgCSI*** · 10-05-2009, 02:22 PM

if anyone has questions, just let me know. I've done a full remote start/security/keyless/proximity sensor install on my 96 LE 5s-fe.

i used that gen4 guide and the12volt.com. good stuff.

Gamble · 10-05-2009, 03:33 PM

I have done a few before with no problems except this one has a lot more wiring

What is pulse during crank? Pulse after start?
Why in the world do I need a trunk switch? So if I don't use it, do I just ground it out?
What is channel 5,6,7?
Why is there a wire to the factory horn if I get a siren also?
What is instant trigger? What is +/- door trigger when I have wires already going to the door lock/unlock?
To channel 4 control relay? To channel 3 control relay?
The wiring can be found here, it's mainly the ones on the bottom left and a few on the top right that confuse me.
If you can't read it, hold control and use the scroll wheel on your mouse to make it bigger, or try to open it from this link.
http://cgi.ebay.com/AUDIOVOX-PRESTIG...ht_4705wt_1165

So most of these options I have never seen before. Also the last remote start I did, you didn't have to cut the starter wire, this one you do. So many different types/kinds and wiring.

I want to get all my ducks in a row of what wires I need, what I don't etc because I can't have my car down for long. I get home at 5pm and want it done by midnight so I can take it to work the next day. No time on weekends since I work another job.
The car already has an alarm with a light and siren however there is no keyfob, figure that crap out.

#2! · 10-05-2009, 05:34 PM

I found the install manual online. Its a real life saver if it didn't come with. It explains those and also what every wire does. I doubt you need the aux harnesses connected to anything. Anyway good luck and don't rush. I drove around for 2 weeks with everything dangling above my feet before I finally finished.

***LynchburgCSI*** · 10-05-2009, 05:52 PM

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I found the install manual online. Its a real life saver if it didn't come with. It explains those and also what every wire does. I doubt you need the aux harnesses connected to anything. Anyway good luck and don't rush. I drove around for 2 weeks with everything dangling above my feet before I finally finished.

OP, definitly find that install manuel. if you still need insight on to what everything does, i can look for my wiring diagram.

i also drove around for about 2 weeks like that.

Gamble · 10-07-2009, 10:38 AM

I am going through it all right now, I may tackle this tonight. I really wish those pics in the write up were working.
I have a question, in the book it says purple wire (+) door trigger input, however on the 12volt.com it says the camry uses a (-) neg input. So I can't use this feature then?

csaxon · 10-07-2009, 10:44 AM

Gamble,today I simply selected all, and then copied and pasted to WORD. The pictures showed up

#2! · 10-07-2009, 10:53 AM

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in the book it says purple wire (+) door trigger input, however on the 12volt.com it says the camry uses a (-) neg input. So I can't use this feature then?

Clip the purple wire and just use the brown (-) door trigger input. Nice alarms like that gives you the option of both (+) or (-) so not having to use a relay to change polarity if you had to.

#2! · 10-07-2009, 11:00 AM

Also if Im thinking in my right mind of state or something I think you can also splice in green/white (-) dome light output relay into that same brown wire.

Gamble · 10-07-2009, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by #2!

Clip the purple wire and just use the brown (-) door trigger input. Nice alarms like that gives you the option of both (+) or (-) so not having to use a relay to change polarity if you had to.

That is what I thought, but I didn't want to short anything out.

Also there is a relay with 4 wires for "starter inhibit" (ground when armed output. What does that mean?
All it really says is this wire provides a 300ma ground output when the alarm circuit is armed to control the starter inhibit relay.
I don't get it? I don't even think I need it.

Also on the 12v there is wiring for the window switch, can I wire this up to an extra option on my remote start or do I need another module?

Also why does it ask for a wire for the horn when there is a siren?

Gamble · 10-07-2009, 11:10 AM

There is a dark blue/black wire that is for a paging setup and says when the wire recieves a ground pulse the unit will start the vehicle. Can I put this wire into a ground switch and use it for a push button start?