Firstech FTIntegration Harness Installation Guide and Illustration Legend
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Introduction
This document provides a rundown of common features and components found in FTIntegration harness installation guides. It aims to clarify the guide layout and graphic elements, reducing potential confusion during installation.
Labels & Markers
Labels
These are similar to labels attached directly to the harnesses. White labels describe specific connections, connector placement, or firmware for the installer and are meant to limit confusion during installation.
- PRK LT/PWR
- WTS (+)
- CH4
- CH5
- BLADE
- BLADE 1
- BLADE 2
- N14 BLADE
- IGN A
- MUX
- GM7/12
- GM8
- MA3
- HA8
- NI3
- NI8/9
Markers
These identify connections not specified elsewhere. Gray markers describe circuit type, function, and behavior of wires not marked or not provided, also intended to limit confusion.
- START
- WTS (-)
- PK LIGHT OUTPUT
- PK LIGHT INPUT
- LOCK
- UNLOCK
- ARM
- STATUS
- WTS (+)
- REARM
- PK LIGHTS (-)
- PK LIGHTS (+)
- OPEN
- AUTO LT
- CAN H/L
- HOOD
Note: White labels exist on harnesses; Gray markers indicate wires not marked with labels, provide circuit/feature descriptions, or denote additional wiring not included with the harness kit.
Wires
All circuit wiring in the guides uses colors associated with the product or vehicle wiring. The guide illustrations are optimized for mobile devices with pan/zoom but also include wire color labels for black & white printing or users with color vision deficiencies.
Wire depiction examples:
- White wire: Straight, non-terminated
- White/red: Wire that has been cut
- White/black & black: Wires connected (indicated by a dot)
- Red & yellow: Wires crossed (not connected)
- Blue & green: Not included or alternate connection
- Brown/red & brown/yellow: Wires twisted
Insulation color / Stripe color examples: white, white/red, white/black, white/violet, white/blue, black, black/gray, black/blue, black/green.
Details, Warnings, and Random Identifiers
Details
Details are presented in gray, white, or yellow boxes with a dashed border. They outline specific connection methods or procedures requiring more detail than space allows in the wiring diagram. Gray boxes are of minor concern, white boxes indicate moderate concern, and yellow boxes require increased attention. These suggest preferred methods but not the only way to complete work, provided safety and industry best practices are followed.
Example Detail Box Content: +12V, STATUS, FT-RLY-10A. Auto-Light Detail: white/violet, violet/green.
Example Headlight Switch Connector: Type 1, Type 2, PK LIGHTS (-) TYPE 1 or TYPE 2.
Example Warning: "Hey! Remember that thing I said about breaking the car if you work on it without disconnecting the battery first? Yeah, it's true."
Example Warning: "Don't touch it, you'll break it. I mean it! Don't touch it!"
Example Warning: "Eeny meeny miney moe, eat a burrito on the go!"
Example Warning: "LED Programming Error Codes MA3"
Example Warning: "WARNING: Disconnect vehicle battery before disconnecting any of the connectors at the START/STOP Unit. Failure to do so may result in damage to the vehicle's keyless entry system."
Example Warning: "Covered vehicles use BLADE-AL)DL-MA3, flash module before installing."
Example Warning: "Headlight switch removal and parking light connections are detailed in a video published in the FirsTechFeed Group on Facebook, address as follows: https://www.facebook.com/nbfrazier/videos/10100532802746275/"
Example Warning: "Optional Hazard light connection: The MAP1 harness is provisioned to utilize the vehicle hazard lights for status and diagnostic display if desired. The pin terminated green/white wire needs to be inserted into any POC available in the controller's I/O connector, and the selected POC setting Hazard1, POC option #30 (momentary), or Hazard2, POC option #23 (latching), depending on how the factory vehicle dash, cabin space, or under the hood, shown in the component locater illustration."
Warnings
Warnings boxes are yellow and include a yellow identifier button directing the installer to associated notes or directives for special procedures or harness configuration. These are critical for safe and efficient installation, preventing vehicle damage and ensuring intended system performance.
Random Identifiers
Guide illustrations use identifiers to help installers locate specific notes or information. Yellow buttons link to notes at the top of the wiring diagram (lettered A, B, C, etc.) and indicate option choices. Black buttons associate components shown in the right info bar with their approximate location in the vehicle (dash, cabin, under hood).
Lines & Connectors
Lines
Wires are depicted using various colors and styles to illustrate installation requirements. Physical connections (crimp, solder, etc.) are indicated by a black dot [•]. Wires crossing without a dot are not connected. Unused wires should be trimmed and secured for safety.
Visual representation examples:
- White wire: straight, non-terminated
- White/red: wire that has been cut
- White/black & black: wires connected (indicated by a dot [•])
- Red & yellow: wires crossed (not connected)
- Blue & green: not included or alternate connection
- Brown/red & brown/yellow: wires twisted
Connection indicators: T-taps are shown as connection points.
Connectors
Connectors are shown as they appear in real life for easy identification. Inline male and female housings are meant to connect; misaligned ones are not. Connectors should be secured to prevent entanglement or shorts. Pointers [▶️] illustrate connections between harness connectors and vehicle components.
Visual representation examples: Red circles indicate no connection; green dashed lines indicate connections. Pointers [▶️] show mating points.
Control Module Connector Legends
CM7000/CM7200 Jumper Settings
FT-DAS is required for manual transmission. Both Red and Red/White wires must be connected for high current applications.
Jumper Setting Options:
- Parking Light: Default [ ] / [X]
- Accessory: Default [ ] / [X]
- Ignition: Default [ ] / [X]
- (+) Door Trigger Input: Default [ ] / [X]
- (-) Door Trigger Input: Default [ ] / [X]
- Trunk: Default [ ] / [X]
- Starter: Default [ ] / [X]
[Diagram description: Shows jumper blocks for various functions like Parking Light, Accessory, Ignition, Door Trigger Input, Trunk, Starter, with selectable positions.]
CM7000AS/CM7200S (20-Pin I/O Port)
Pin | Function | Pin | Function |
---|---|---|---|
1. RED (+)12V Constant | 2. GREEN /WHITE (+) 12V selectable (Default PK lights) | ||
3. RED/WHITE (+) 12V Constant | 4. WHITE (+) 12V selectable (Default Accessory) | ||
5. BLUE (+) 12V selectable (Default IGN2) | 6. YELLOW (+) 12V Starter | ||
7. GREEN (+) 12V ignition (output/input) | 8. BLACK Ground | ||
9. ORANGE/WHITE (-) 250mA DISARM OUT (POC #5) | 10. RED/WHITE (+/-) DOOR TRIGGER IN (JUMPER) | ||
11. ORANGE (-) 250mA REARM OUT (POC #6) | 12. BROWN/WHITE (-) KEYSENSE IN (PIC #3) | ||
13. VIOLET/WHITE (-) 250mA TRUNK OUT (POC #7) | 14. PINK (+) TRIGGER START (PIC #4) | ||
15. BLACK (-) 250mA STATUS OUT (POC #8) | 16. GRAY/BLACK (-) HOOD IN | ||
17. GREEN/WHITE (-) 250mA LIGHT OUT (FIXED) | 18. YELLOW/BLACK (AC) TACH IN | ||
19. RED/BLACK (-) 250mA START OUT (FIXED) | 20. WHITE/BLACK (-) 250mA ACCESSORY OUT (FIXED) |
[Diagram description: Shows a 20-pin connector with numbered pins and corresponding wire color/function descriptions.]
CM900S/CM900AS (18-Pin I/O Port)
Pin | Function | Pin | Function |
---|---|---|---|
1. GREEN/WHITE (-) PARKING LIGHT OUT (POC #1) | 2. BLUE/LT. GREEN (-) LOCK OUTPUT (POC #2) | ||
3. BLUE (-) UNLOCK OUTPUT (POC #3) | 4. BLACK (-) STATUS OUTPUT (POC #4) | ||
5. ORANGE (-) REARM OUTPUT (POC #5) | 6. ORANGE/WHITE (-) DISARM (POC #6) | ||
7. WHITE (-) HORN OUTPUT (POC #7) | 8. GRAY/BLACK (-) HOOD PIN INPUT | ||
9. LIGHT BLUE/WHITE (+) FOOT BRAKE INPUT | 10. PINK/BLACK (-) TRIGGER START INPUT | ||
11. PINK (+) TRIGGER START INPUT | 12. YELLOW/BLACK (A/C) TACH/ALT SENSE INPUT | ||
13. LIGHT BLUE (-) TURBO TIMER INPUT | 14. VIOLET/BLACK (-) TRUNK INPUT | ||
15. RED (+) DOOR TRIGGER INPUT | 16. RED/WHITE (-) DOOR TRIGGER INPUT | ||
17. BROWN (+) 1A SIREN OUTPUT | 18. BLUE/WHITE (-) STARTER KILL OUTPUT |
[Diagram description: Shows an 18-pin connector with numbered pins and corresponding wire color/function descriptions.]
Other Connector Ports
- 8-Pin Main Power Port (All Controllers): 1. RED (+)12V Constant, 2. VIOLET/WHITE (-) 250mA TRUNK RELEASE OUTPUT, 3. ORANGE/BLACK (-) 250mA PRIORITY UNLOCK OUTPUT, 4. BLUE (-) 250mA UNLOCK OUTPUT, 5. BLUE/BLACK (-) 250mA LOCK OUTPUT, 6. BLACK (-) GROUND.
- 6-Pin PWR Port: 1. WHITE (+) 12V ACCESSORY OUTPUT, 2. RED (+) 12V CONSTANT, 3. YELLOW (+) 12V STARTER OUTPUT, 4. NO CONNECTION, 5. GREEN (+) 12V IGNITION (OUTPUT/INPUT), 6. BLACK (-) GROUND.
- 6-Pin Lock Port: 1. BLACK (-) GROUND, 2. BLACK/WHITE (-) INSTANT TRIGGER (2ND STAGE), 3. RED (+) 12V, 4. GRAY/WHITE (-) PRE-WARN TRIGGER (1ST STAGE).
- 12-Pin I/O Port (CM900S): (Details covered in CM900S/CM900AS section).
- 18-Pin I/O Port (CM900AS): (Details covered in CM900S/CM900AS section).
- 20-Pin I/O Port (CM7000AS/CM7200S): (Details covered in CM7000AS/CM7200S section).
- 4-PIN FT-DAS/SHOCK SENSOR PORT
- 6-PIN ANTENNA PORT
- 4-PIN DATA PORT (IDATALINK RS-232)
- 4-PIN RPS PORT
- 2-PIN LED PORT
- 2-PIN THERMISTOR PORT
- 2-PIN BACK-UP BATTERY PORT
[Diagram description: Shows various ports with their connector housing colors (White, Red, Blue, Gray, Black) and labels like AUX Sensor Port, DAS Sensor Port, Antenna Port, Drone Data Port, etc.]
OBD-II Diagnostic Port
WARNING: OBD-II circuit configuration varies by vehicle manufacturer; always test circuits before making final connections.
Common circuit connections available at the OBD-II connector include:
- CAN2H / HSCANH
- J1850
- GROUND (chassis)
- GROUND (signal)
- TOYOTA SIL IGNITION
- TOYOTA/BMW TACH
- CAN2L / HSCANL
- +12VDC
[Diagram description: Shows the OBD-II connector pinout (1-16) with labels for various vehicle communication protocols and power/ground connections.]
CM900AS/CM900S Jumper Settings
Firstech CM900S/AS & CM7x00 controllers have configuration jumpers to enhance module flexibility and compatibility with various vehicles. Consult product documentation or Master Guides for more information on configuration options and circuit behaviors.
Jumper Settings:
- START
- ACC
- IGN1
[Diagram description: Shows jumper blocks labeled START, ACC, IGN1 for CM900AS/CM900S modules.]
VIN Reference Chart (1990-2029)
This chart maps vehicle identification number (VIN) characters to model years.
VIN Character | Model Year | VIN Character | Model Year |
---|---|---|---|
L | 1990 | Y | 2000 |
M | 1991 | 1 | 2001 |
N | 1992 | 2 | 2002 |
P | 1993 | 3 | 2003 |
R | 1994 | 4 | 2004 |
S | 1995 | 5 | 2005 |
T | 1996 | 6 | 2006 |
V | 1997 | 7 | 2007 |
W | 1998 | 8 | 2008 |
X | 1999 | 9 | 2009 |
A | 2010 | L | 2020 |
B | 2011 | M | 2021 |
C | 2012 | N | 2022 |
D | 2013 | P | 2023 |
E | 2014 | R | 2024 |
F | 2015 | S | 2025 |
G | 2016 | T | 2026 |
H | 2017 | V | 2027 |
J | 2018 | W | 2028 |
K | 2019 | X | 2029 |
[Example VIN: JMYMNV87WJ2130145]
Conclusion
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