97 Riviera Remote Start
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Topic: 97 Riviera Remote Start
Posted By: twistidclown42
Subject: 97 Riviera Remote Start
Date Posted: December 19, 2004 at 12:41 PM
Hey guys, im puttin in a remote car start in my 97 Riviera and im havin a problem identifying a few of the wires comin from the ignition. I have most of the wires in place but there are a few im not sure what they do and i dont want to forget any of them in case their a 2nd acc or 3rd ign or something in important like that. Anyways if any has ever put a remote start in this car or has access to a wiring diagram for this car it would be greatly appreciated
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Posted By: swamprat323
Date Posted: December 19, 2004 at 1:00 PM
| ITEM | WIRE COLOR |POL| WIRE LOCATION |
| 12V|red |+ |ignition harness |
| STARTER|yellow |+ |ignition harness |
| IGNITION|pink |+ |ignition harness |
| SECOND IGNITION|pink/white |+ |ignition harness |
| THIRD IGNITION|PURPLE / white |+ |ignition harness |
| ACCESSORY|orange |+ |ignition harness |
| POWER LOCK|RED / black |- |either kick panel |
| POWER UNLOCK|ORANGE / black |- |either kick panel |
| PARKING LIGHTS +|BROWN / white *3 | |low drivers kick |
| PARKING LIGHTS -|gray/black | |light switch |
| HEADLIGHTS|white |- |light switch |
| DOOR TRIGGER|*2 |- |*2 |
| TRUNK/HATCH PIN|ORANGE / black |- |trunk light |
|TRNK/HTCH RELEASE|black |- |trunk release switch |
| FCTRY ALARM ARM| | | |
|FCTRY ALRM DISARM|lt. green |- |under rear seat by battery |
| TACHOMETER|white | |behind engine *1 |
| BRAKE WIRE|white |+ |brake switch |
| HORN TRIGGER|black |- |steering column |
| WIPERS|pink |+ |steering column |
| LF WINDOW UP/DN|dk. blue - brown |A |in drivers door |
| RF WINDOW UP/DN|lt. blue - tan |A |in drivers door |
Notes:
NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with VATS. Refer to directfax document #1049 for interface information when installing remote start. *1 Between the engine and firewall in a 6 pin plug behind a 2 pin plug on the drivers side. Also found PURPLE / white at the coil module on the front passenger side of the motor. *2 Black wire in the drivers kick panel will get the drivers door. Yellow in the passengers kick panel will get the passenger door. Use both door trigger wires and diode isolate each. Both wires can also be found at the BCM under the driver side dash. *3 The BROWN / white wire has a very faint white stripe. Also found brown (+) left of brake pedal at the light module on some models.
Posted By: swamprat323
Date Posted: December 19, 2004 at 1:02 PM
Make:
Model:
Year:
Buick
Riviera
1997
Alarm
Function Color Location
Constant 12 volts RED & RED IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Ignition 12 volts PINK IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Starter YELLOW IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Dome Light BLACK (DR) & YELLOW (PS) (-) AT BODY CONTROL MODULE *
Trunk Pin Switch ORANGE / BLACK (-) AT LIGHT IN TRUNK
Parking Lamp BROWN (+) AT LAMP CONTROL MODULE *
Power Lock RED / BLACK EITHER KICK #201
Power Unlock ORANGE / BLACK PANEL
* Body Control Module And Lamp Control Module Are Both Located In The Driver Kick Panel On A Support Bracket. #201- See Negative Pulse Door
Lock Diagram.
Accessories
Function Color Location
Window Up D\ D BLUE P\ L BLUE D\ D GREEN P\ L GREEN @ MAIN #211
Window Down F/ BROWN F/ TAN R/ PURPLE R/ PURPLE SWITCH
Ign Key Warn L GREEN (-) IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Trunk Release BLACK (-) AT TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH
OEM Horn BLACK (-) STEERING COLUMN HARNESS
Headlights TAN (+) AT LAMP CONTROL MODULE *
OEM Alarm Arm
OEM Alarm Disarm L GREEN (-) DRIVER KICK PANEL
#211- See Reversal Rest At Ground Power Window Circuit Diagram. * Lamp Control Module Located Behind Driver Dash.
Remote Start
Function Color Location
Tach Signal WHITE AT IGNITION CONTROL MODULE *
Ignition #2 ORANGE IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Ignition #3 N/A
Accessory BROWN IGNTION SWITCH HARNESS
Neutral Safety NOT GROUNDING TPYE - OEM SWITCH OPENS STARTER CIRCUIT
Brake Light WHITE (+) AT SWITCH ABOVE BRAKE PEDAL
Reverse Light L GREEN (+) AT LAMP CONTROL MODULE **
Rear Window Defrost
* Ignition Control Module Located On Front Of Engine. ** Lamp Control Module Located Behind Driver Dash.
InterConnect Harness
Function Part # Available Location
StrInt,+12,Gnd,Ign 2220 yes LARGE BLACK CONN. AT BASE OF COLUMN
Horn Honk 2220 yes LARGE BLACK CONN. AT BASE OF COLUMN
Lock & Unlock no
Light Flash no
Dome Light no
Trunk Switch no
AL-100 / VIP-4000 no
Remote Start 2229 yes LARGE BLACK CONN. AT BASE OF COLUMN
Omega disclaims any responsibility or liability in connection with installation. © 2000 Omega Research & Development, Inc. Douglasville, GA 30134 USA
Make:
Model:
Year:
Buick
Riviera
1997
AL100/VIP-4000
Function Color Location
RKE Module UNDER PASSENGER SIDE OF PACKAGE SHELF
Motor Lock GRAY AT BODY CONTROL MODULE **
Motor Unlock TAN/WHITE PASSENGER KICK PANEL **
Drv Door Unlock TAN DRIVER KICK PANEL **
OEM Relays BUILT INTO BODY CONTROL MODULE *
Addon Security Type #5 CONNECTION #225
* Body Control Module Located Behind Driver Dash. ** Circuit Type On All Three Motor Wires Is Reversal Rest At Ground. #225 - See AL-100/VIP-4000
Type #5 Diagram.
Tech Notes
Posted By: twistidclown42
Date Posted: December 19, 2004 at 9:41 PM
thanks for the reply. Thats exactly what i was lookin for.
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