2004 chevy tracker remote starter

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Topic: 2004 chevy tracker remote starter

Posted By: sherman525
Subject: 2004 chevy tracker remote starter
Date Posted: December 28, 2004 at 9:29 AM

Im installing a DesignTech remote starter in a 2004 Chevy tracker. I am extremely unclear on every wiring diagram I find concerning the ignition switch harness. Here's what I see:

Starter - blk/yel to blk/red
Ignition - blk/wht to blk/blu
Ignition 2 - blk/wht to blu/blk
Accessory - yel/blk
Accessory 2 - blue (not necessary for remote start?)

Starter's no problem.

Notice Ignition 1 and 2 are blk/wht. There is only one blk/wht wire in the ignition switch harness. All the documentation says that the wires change color at a plug. On one end of the harness is the key switch, and the other end is connected to a panel where all the other harnesses in the whole car plug into. Do I have to search through all the wires on the other side of that plug panel to find the blk/blu and blu/blk wires? Also, how does one blk/wht wire turn into 2 wires that are supposed to have different signals on them by going through just a plug?

The install guide describes the funtionality of the wires. The accessory wire should be off in the key off position, on in the acc postion, on in the run postition, and off in the start position. Am I right? In the tracker, the yel/blk wire is off in the acc position! In fact, it behaves like the ignition 2 should. Why?

So those of you who have done an remote starter install on a 2001-2004 (wiring should be the same) chevy tracker, please help! I guess the most important thing for me to know is what the deal is with ignition 1 and ignition 2.

thank you very much

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Posted By: draasch
Date Posted: December 28, 2004 at 12:19 PM

Make:   Chevrolet
Model: Tracker
Year:    2003
This Database Was Last Updated On:    9/16/2004
Index #: 6377

Alarm
Constant 12 volts WHITE/ YELLOW IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Ignition 12 volts BLACK/ WHITE IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Starter BLACK/ RED IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Dome Light BROWN / GRAY (-) AT DOOR SWITCH
Trunk Pin Switch
Parking Lamp RED / YELLOW (+) AT VEHICLE FUSE PANEL
Power Lock PINK DRIVERS KICK PANEL #201
Power Unlock PINK/BLACK DRIVERS KICK PANEL

#201 See Negative Pulse Door Lock Diagram

Remote Start
Tach Signal BROWN / WHITE AT IGNITION COIL
Ignition #2
Ignition #3
Accessory YELLOW/BLACK IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Neutral Safety
Brake Light GREEN / WHITE (+) AT SWITCH ABOVE PEDAL
Reverse Light LIGHT GREEN IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Rear Window Defrost

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Posted By: sherman525
Date Posted: December 28, 2004 at 12:49 PM

Thanks. This pretty much confirms that the yel/blk wire is the accessory wire, even though I still don't know why it doesn't have 12V when the key is in accessory.

Ok, so I know the starter, I know the accessory, and I have one unused wire (wht/blk) left in the harness. But the remote starter module is looking for 2 more wires, ignition 1 and ignition 2. Any ideas?

Posted By: gfella2000
Date Posted: December 28, 2004 at 1:10 PM

Chevrolet Tracker 2004

Remote start / Security / GPS

Wire/Function	Colour	Location/Description	Polarity

12 VOLTS	WHITE/ yellow	Ignition harness	+
IGNITION	BLACK/ white	Ignition harness	+
ACCESSORY	Yellow/black	Ignition harness	+
STARTER	BLACK/ red or BLACK / YELLOW	Ignition harness	+
TACH	Brown	At ECM below glove compartment	AC
LOCK	Pink	In driver's kickpanel	+
UNLOCK	Pink/green	In driver's kickpanel	+
DOORPIN	BLACK/ red	Passenger pinswitch	-
TRUNK PIN	Common with doors
TRUNK RELEASE	Manual release
BRAKESWITCH	GREEN / WHITE	At switch above brake pedal	+
PARKLIGHTS	RED / yellow	At relay in dash	+
HAND BRAKE	RED / black or Purple	DRL module on left of steering column	-
HORN	GREEN/ blue	At steering column harness	-
CLUTCH SWITCH	BLACK / YELLOW	At switch on top of clutch pedal	TYPE 1
DRIVER WINDOW UP	Dk.blue	At switch in driver's door	REV POL
DRIVER WINDOW DOWN	Brown	At switch in driver's door	REV POL
PASSENGER WINDOW UP	Blue or Blue/white	At switch in driver's door	REV POL
PASSENGER WINDOW DOWN	Tan	At switch in driver's door	REV POL
HEADLIGHTS	Red	At light switch harness	-
REVERSE LIGHTS	Lt.green	At steering column harness	+
DATABUS INTERFACE	Pin-2(top row from left)	Diagnostic plug below dash	DATA

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GFELLA 20000000000

Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: December 28, 2004 at 1:35 PM

keep in mind although the unit may be capable for powering a second ignition, this is only needed if the vehicle itself requires it... it appears you dont need to worry about ign 2.....

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Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer

Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979

Posted By: sherman525
Date Posted: December 29, 2004 at 7:17 AM

Well, I tried without hooking up any ignition 2, and still nothing. The unit is supposed to go through a initialization sequence. First I turn on the unit, then open the hood, then press the brake and see the dash lights light up, then turn the key on and shift into drive then back to park. When I do this, the dash lights don't come on when I press the brake and the thing never initializes.

Any Ideas? Can anyone with a tracker with remote start working let me know how you did the wiring? I appreciate all your help.