1996 Chevy Astro Van and Viper 555 alarm

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Topic: 1996 Chevy Astro Van and Viper 555 alarm

Posted By: meh66
Subject: 1996 Chevy Astro Van and Viper 555 alarm
Date Posted: November 19, 2003 at 8:51 PM

Hello,

I have a 96 Astro minivan and I wanted to install a viper 555 alarm on it with remote start. I have connected the alarm without connecting the wire to the tachometer at this time. When I engage the remoter start, I hear the engine cranking but it will not turn over, however if I have the key in the run position it turns over. According to the install manual( they claim I have an acessorie wire and ignition wire reversed. I tested each wire with my meter and it does which each should do. According to your wire diagram, the ignition wire is pink. What should I do? Thanks for any help.

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MEH66
"Car Performance and Mobile Electronic Enthusiats"

Replies:

Posted By: ck auto
Date Posted: November 19, 2003 at 8:57 PM

hi if i remeber correctly your pink wire should go to pink on vehicle your orange to orange pink white to white or pink and white on vehicle. and your tach wire is white at the coil.good luck

kirk

Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: November 20, 2003 at 12:07 AM

These are your wires:

12V|red                 |+ |ignition harness
STARTER|yellow              |+ |ignition harness
IGNITION|pink                |+ |ignition harness
SECOND IGNITION|pink/white or white |+ |ignition harness
ACCESSORY|orange              |+ |ignition harness

Hook them up and hook up your TACH wire and learn it to the RS unit. This will ensure a proper start.

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: meh66
Date Posted: November 20, 2003 at 7:42 AM

Hello,

I want to tell everyone thanks for the support and quick responses. I will complete the project tommorrow and I will let everyone know how I made out.

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MEH66
"Car Performance and Mobile Electronic Enthusiats"

Posted By: meh66
Date Posted: November 24, 2003 at 3:56 PM

Do anyone know where I could locate the tach wire for a 96 Chevy Astro van? I would prefer if it is located under the dash since I wanted to prevent any wires going to the engine department in the event the engine has to be repaired.

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MEH66
"Car Performance and Mobile Electronic Enthusiats"

Posted By: draasch
Date Posted: November 24, 2003 at 4:55 PM

Remote Start
Tach Signal WHITE AT IGNITION COIL *
Ignition #2 ORANGE IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Ignition #3 WHITE IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS #216,#235
Accessory BROWN IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Neutral Safety NOT GROUNDING TYPE - OEM SWITCH OPENS STARTER CIRCUIT
Brake Light WHITE (+) AT SWITCH ABOVE BRAKE PEDAL
Reverse Light L GREEN (+) AT SWITCH ON TRANSAXLE
Rear Window Defrost N/A TIMER BUILT INTO SWITCH

* Ignition Coil Located On Top Of Engine Behind Generator. #216- See G.M. Extra Ignition Diagram. #235- See Powering Extra Ignitions Diagram

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Good Luck
David
Ace Security
813-376-9778
Tampa
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Posted By: ck auto
Date Posted: November 24, 2003 at 8:18 PM

hi you can also find tach at ecm on pass side under dash i beleive it is purple with white trace or white just meter it to make sure. make sure and hook up your hood pin for safety

kirk

Posted By: meh66
Date Posted: November 25, 2003 at 7:50 AM

Thanks all....will do tonight

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MEH66
"Car Performance and Mobile Electronic Enthusiats"

Posted By: meh66
Date Posted: December 17, 2003 at 11:01 AM

Thanks for all you help...I got the alarm installed and it is running fine.

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MEH66
"Car Performance and Mobile Electronic Enthusiats"