Interpreting Manual
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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=39872
Printed Date: October 31, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Topic: Interpreting Manual
Posted By: brucejf69
Subject: Interpreting Manual
Date Posted: September 27, 2004 at 9:12 PM
Ok I need some clarification on interpreting a manual. The alarm is a Astra 777(yes I know it's cheap) and the car is a 2000 cavalier. #1 - White wire: Parking light output (+/-) relay. Connect the white wire to the circuit that shows +12v or ground only when the parking lights are on and set the internal parking light relay jumper to the proper polarity. For parking lights circuits exceeding 10 amps, a relay is required. Do not connect the white wire to the vehicle's headlight circuit. I understand the part about setting the jumper I want it on + but on the other alarm I have done I just connected the white wire right to the parking light wire. This makes it sounds like I don't want to do that. #2 - BROWN / white wire: Horn output (-) 500ma. Connect to an optional relay to activate the vehicles horn when the alarm is triggered. Do I need to hook up a SPDT relay to make this work or once again do I just connect it right to the dark green horn wire on the vehicle? #3 - Green wire: negative door trigger input (-) Connect to the door switch circuit wire that shows ground whe the door is open The vehicles information sheet shows only one wire for the door trigger(s). I was under the impression that I would have to diode isolate 2 triggers or can I just hook this green wire right up to the white door trigger wire. Thanks
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Posted By: Teken
Date Posted: September 27, 2004 at 9:42 PM
1. You may connect it directly only if it does not exceed their 10 ampere max. Otherwise install a relay.
2. You require a relay.
3. Yes
Regards
EVIL Teken . . .
Posted By: brucejf69
Date Posted: September 27, 2004 at 11:16 PM
#3 Yes???? Yes I can hook it right up to the door pin wire with no diodes?
Posted By: mo12v
Date Posted: September 28, 2004 at 9:05 AM
| Dome Light | L GREEN/ BLACK (DR) & | L BLUE (ALL DOORS) AT CONV. CENTER * |
* L GREEN/ BLACK (-) Covers Driver Door Only. L BLUE (-) Covers All Other Doors. Diode Isolation Needed, Cathode (Band) Side Of Diode Faces OEM Wires. Convenience Center Module Located Behind Driver Dash. ------------- MO
Don't Learn from Others Mistakes
You Might Be the One That Knows.
Posted By: brucejf69
Date Posted: September 28, 2004 at 2:49 PM
Thanks Mo...that is the answer I was looking for. I don't know about needing a relay for the horn Teken, I just did a keyless entry on the same car(which I now have to remove) and I just hooked the wire from the brain right up to the horn wire on the car and it worked fine. Does anyone know if the headlight circuit on a 2000 cav will exceed 10 amps?
Posted By: brucejf69
Date Posted: September 28, 2004 at 2:53 PM
Wait a minute Mo.....where did you get those wire colors from....the diagram I have from this site says | Door Trigger | White (-) | Module left Side Dash above Driver's Kick |
Whats the deal?
Posted By: Teken
Date Posted: September 28, 2004 at 2:56 PM
DIRECTWIRE™ WIRING INFORMATION - CHEVROLET / CAVALIER / 2000 / Remote Start
[PRINT THIS PAGE]
12volts red + ignition harness
Starter yellow + ignition harness
Second Starter
Ignition pink + ignition harness
Second Ignition
Third Ignition
Accessory orange + ignition harness
Second Accessory brown + ignition harness
Keysense
Power Lock lt. blue either kick panel
Notes: Non keyless cars, locks are 5wi (type C) and they are mastered from the passenger side switch. Keyless cars, locks are positive trigger (type A). Also found at BCM.
Power Unlock white either kick panel
Notes: Non keyless cars, locks are 5wi (type C) and they are mastered from the passenger side switch. Keyless cars, locks are positive trigger (type A). Also found at BCM.
Lock Motor gray drivers kick panel
Unlock Motor tan drivers kick panel
Parking Lights+ brown harness to rear, dkp
Parking Lights-
Hazards
Turn Signal(L)
Turn Signal(R)
Reverse Light
Door Trigger grn/blk & lt. blue -
Notes: The GREEN/ black is located in the lower drivers kick panel. It catches the drivers door only. The light blue is located in the lower passenger kick panel, and catches the passenger door(s). Tap both wires and diode isolate each. Also found at BCM.
Dome Supervision
Trunk/Hatch Pin black - trunk light
Hood Pin
Trunk/Hatch Release BLACK/ white + BCM
Notes: The BCM is located to the left of the steering column above the kick panel.
Power Sliding Door
Factory Alarm Arm
Factory Alarm Disarm
Disarm No Unlock
Tachometer PURPLE / white engine harness
Notes: The engine harness is found next to the battery, below the radiator hose, just above the transaxle.
Wait to start
Brake Wire white + stop light switch
Parking Brake
Horn Trigger black - steering column
Memory Seat 1
Memory Seat 2
Memory Seat 3
Immobilizer Bypass Module: Required: Yes Type: Passlock 2 Part #: 555L or 555T
Notes: N/A
Posted By: Teken
Date Posted: September 28, 2004 at 2:57 PM
Chevrolet
Cavalier
2000-2004
Remote Starter Wiring Colors and Notes
Function
Vehicle Color
Location
Start:
YELLOW (+)
IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Ignition #1:
PINK (+)
IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS*
Ignition #2:
N/A
Ignition #3:
N/A
Accessory:
ORANGE (+)
IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Brake Light:
WHITE (+)
AT SWITCH ABOVE BRAKE PEDAL
Tach Signal:
PURPLE / WHITE
ENGINE HARNESS NEXT TO THE BATTERY BELOW THE RADIATOR HOSE
Parking Lights:
BROWN (+)
AT REAR OF LIGHT SWITCH OR DRIVER KICK PANEL
Headlights:
OEM Alarm Disarm:
DISARMS WHEN VEHICLE IS
STARTED EITHER BY THE KEY OR REMOTELY
OEM Alarm Arm:
N/A
Diesel Glow Plug:
N/A
Clutch Bypass Wire:
Notes:
*This vehicle is equipped with GM's PASSLOCK II Anti-Theft system. Use Universal Alarm Bypass Module part # 2x402 where X can be any number.
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Chevrolet
Cavalier
2000-2004
Alarm and Keyless Entry Wiring Colors and Notes
Function
Vehicle Color
Location
Constant +12 Volts:
RED
IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Starter Kill:
YELLOW (+)
IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Ignition +12 Volts:
PINK (+)
IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS*
Dome Lights/Superv:
L GRN/BLK & L BLUE (-)
AT BCM UNDER LEFT SIDE OF DASH ***
OEM Horn:
BLACK (-)
STEERING COLUMN HARNESS
Power Lock:
LT. BLUE
AT BCM UNDER LEFT SIDE OF DASH **
Power Unlock:
WHITE
AT BCM UNDER LEFT SIDE OF DASH **
Trunk Release:
BLACK/ WHITE (+)
AT BCM UNDER LEFT SIDE OF DASH****
Alarm Input Wire:
L GRN/BLK & L BLUE (-)
AT BCM UNDER LEFT SIDE OF DASH ***
Notes:
** Without OEM Keyless, See Note # 203 - Reverse Polarity Door Lock Diagram. With OEM Keyless, See Note #202 - Positive Pulse Door Lock Diagram. *** L GREEN/ BLACK (-) Covers Driver Door Only, L BLUE (-) Covers All Other Doors, Diode Isolation Needed Cathode (Band) Side Of Diode Faces Oem Wires. Conv. Center Module Located Behind Driver Dash To Left Of Steering Column. Alternatively connect the alarm input wire to the domelight in the roof **** Use BLACK/ White for 2003 models.
Posted By: brucejf69
Date Posted: September 28, 2004 at 2:59 PM
Cool....so why does the12volt.com have the wrong posted in the vehicles database?? Can I ask where you got that info from Teken? Thanks.
Posted By: Teken
Date Posted: September 28, 2004 at 2:59 PM
CAVALIER / Z24 2001-2003 N/A
WIRE COLORS LOCATION
12 VOLTS CONSTANT RED(2) IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
IGNITION 1 PINK (+) IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
ACCESSORY /HEATER BLOWER ORANGE (+) IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
STARTER YELLOW (+) IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
PARKING LIGHTS (+) BROWN in DRIVERS KICK PANEL in HARNESS going to REAR of VEHICLE.
DOME LIGHT See NOTE**
POWER DOOR LOCK LIGHT BLUE in EITHER KICK PANEL See NOTE***
POWER DOOR UNLOCK WHITE in EITHER KICK PANEL See NOTE***
TRUNK RELEASE BLACK/ WHITE (+) at BCM, See NOTE****
TACH SENSOR PURPLE / WHITE at ENGINE HARNESS or at IGNITION COIL PACK
BRAKE
WHITE (+) at BRAKE SWITCH
HORN
BLACK (-) at STEERING COLUMN HARNESS
FACTORY ANTI-THEFT PASSLOCK 2 Requires part # 791 bypass module.
NOTE** When connecting an Alarm System, use the GREEN/ BLACK (-) for the DRIVERS door, the LIGHT BLUE is for ALL OTHER doors, wires are located LOW in the DRIVERS KICK PANEL, you must diode isolate.
NOTE*** If vehicle is equipped with FACTORY KEYLESS ENTRY the door locks are a TYPE "A", without FACTORY KEYLESS the door locks are a TYPE "C", use the PASSENGER switch as the MASTER switch when testing. Wires are also located at the BCM.
NOTE**** The BCM (Body Control Module) is located to the LEFT of the STEERING COLUMN and above the DRIVERS KICK PANEL.
Posted By: Teken
Date Posted: September 28, 2004 at 3:04 PM
I have provided you with three sources of reference material(s). Please varify all connections with a DMM, this is only meant as a reference, and not intended to be the written gospel.
I apologise for not explaining everything in detail the other day. I was in a hurry.
If the horn works fine, then great. You must be tapping the horn via a relay. Some vehicle do not have relay, but simply draw power from the battery.
Regards
EVIL Teken . . .
Posted By: mo12v
Date Posted: September 28, 2004 at 3:34 PM
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Joined: July 15, 2003
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Wait a minute Mo.....where did you get those wire colors from....the diagram I have from this site says | Door Trigger | White (-) | Module left Side Dash above Driver's Kick |
Whats the deal? |
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From experience & 3 other sources:
This is why I would like to see this site UPDated............ ------------- MO
Don't Learn from Others Mistakes
You Might Be the One That Knows.
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