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  • #16
    Removing the door panel (sorry no pics)

    1. Remove the 1 screw holding the plastic triangle piece by the side mirror. That piece will just pop off.

    2. Pop off the door lock indicator. Can be a little tricky but it just pops off.

    3. Remove the 3 big screws. 2 are in the arm rest area. The 3rd is under the handle you grab to close the door. It is kind of angled upwards. I believe the firebirds may also have a 4th big screw at the bottom of the door panel near the map holder area.

    4. Remove the black plastic trim that goes around the handle and holds the switches. To do this remove the screw behind the handle and the screw angled upward near where the 3rd big screw was in step 3. Pop the piece loose enough to reach behind it and unplug the wiring harnesses. Some people like to pop out the smaller plastic piece that holds the switches first but I like to leave it in as the clips tend not to go back on as tight. Once the harnesses are unplugged you can remove the piece by twisting it to clear the door handle.

    5. Now the door panel is ready to come off. It lifts up and out...not straight out. It has "j" hooks molded as part of the door panel and if you try to pull the door panel straight out you'll break the hooks making it impossible to keep the panel secure. It may be a little tight to move it up at first. I prefer to grab the panel near the weathestripping at the top of the door and pull it up and out just enough to unhook it from the top part of the door frame. This then gives you a good place to pull the rest of the panel up.

    6. Installation is the opposite.

    (Post #14)Wiring diagram for alarm install

    12 volt - Red*
    Starter - Yellow*
    Ignition - Pink*
    Acc (heater blower)- Orange*
    Acc - Brown*

    * heavy gauges wires in ignition switch harness located under the dash by the steering column

    Passlock wires - 2 small guage wires in oranging sheathing near ignition harness

    Brake wire - Light Blue(+) - at brake switch or wire harness running by the door sill

    Reverse wire - light green wire (+) in white harness in passenger kickpanel)

    Tach - white wire in lower harness of PCM. Pin 35 for 98 and Pin 10 for 99-up

    Trunk release - Black/white at switch

    Headlights - Yellow(+) - at headlight switch
    Parking lights - Brown(+) - at headlight switch

    Horn - black(-) - steering column harness

    VSS (vehicle speed sense wire) - Green/white - Radio harness on camaros...at cruise control module on Firebirds. (normally used for navigation systems)

    Factory arm - (+) - Gray at BCM
    Factory disarm - (+) - Tan at BCM

    Door Lock - Red/black (-) at BCM
    Door Unlock - Orange/Black (-) BCM
    Door/Trunk trigger - White (-) at BCM
    **You'll have to wire the alarm for domelight supervision so that the BCM "wakes" back up**

    Drivers window up - Blue*
    Drivers window down - Brown*
    Passenger window up - Light Blue*
    Passenger window down - Tan*
    *located in the drivers door

    PCM is the computer in the engine compartment near the windshield on the passenger side.

    BCM is located in the passenger kickpanel.

    PROGRAMMING THE FACTORY ALRAM


    ENTERING PROGRAMMING MODE
    To program features, the car must be in programming mods.

    1) Turn key to RUN position.
    2) Turn key to OFF position.
    3) Remove the RADIO fuse in the main fuse panel.
    5) Turn the key to ACC

    You should hear a chime to verify that the system is in the programming mode.
    1 chime means you can program Exit Lighting, Delayed Illumination, Last Door Closed Locking and Lock Out.
    2 chimes and your car is equipped with Content Theft-Deterrent System means you can also program Remote Keyless Entry Verification, Arming Method, Arming Verification, Driver's Door Delay and Shock Sensor Enable.

    EXIT LIGHTING & ILLUMINATION

    With exit lighting, your interior lamps will come on for up to 25 sec. when the key is removed.
    With Delay Illumination, your interior lamps will come on and stay on for up to 25 sec. when entering the car and up to 5 sec. when leaving the car.
    To change the factory setting...
    1) Turn the courtesy lamps on by turning the instrument panel brightness control knob all the way up.
    2) Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes tells you which mode you are in.
    3) Turn the courtesy lamp switch off.
    4) Turn the switch on and off until you hear the number of chimes that correspond to the mode you want to be in.

    MODE 1 Both Off.
    MODE 2 Delayed Illumination Only.
    MODE 3 Exit Lighting Only.
    MODE 4 Both On.

    LAST DOOR LOCKING & LOCKOUT PREVENTION

    To change the setting...
    1) Press the LOCK switch on the door.
    2) Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes tells you which mode you are in.
    3) Press the LOCK switch on the door until you hear the number of chimes for the mode you want to be in.

    MODE 1 Both Off (Dorr will lock and unlock when you press the door lock switch)
    MODE 2 Lockout Prevention Only (If you leave your keys in the ign. and leave thru the driver's door, you won't be able to lock the doors with the power door lock switch.)
    MODE 3 Last Door Closed Only. (If the power door lock switch is used to lock the car while any door is open, you will hear 3 chimes. The doors will not lock until all the doors are closed.)
    MODE 4 Both On. (This combines Mode 2 and 3.)

    REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY VERIFICATION

    To change this setting...
    1) Press the UNLOCK button on the remote transmitter.
    2) Count the number of chimes you hear. This tells you which mode you're in.
    3) Press the UNLOCK button on the remote until you hear the number of chimes that correspond to the mode you want.

    MODE 1 All Off. (The head lights will not flash and the horn will not sound)
    MODE 2 Horn and Lamps/Lamps (Your horn will sound and your parking lights will flash when you press the LOCK button on the transmitter. Only the parking lamps will flash when you press UNLOCK)
    MODE 3 Horn and Lamps (Your horn will sound and the parking lamps will flash every time you press LOCK or UNLOCK)
    MODE 4 Lamps (The parking lamps will flash when you press LOCK or UNLOCK)
    MODE 5 Lamps/Horn and Lamps (Lamps will flash on the first press on LOCK, your lamps will flash and the horn will sound on the second press on LOCK and the lamps will flash any time you press UNLOCK)

    THEFT-DETERENT VERIFICATION

    To change this setting...
    1) Press the LOCK button on the remote.
    2) Count the number of chimes you hear.
    3) Press the LOCK button on the remote until you hear the number of chimes you want.

    MODE 1 All Off (No horn chirp or lamp flash)
    MODE 2 Horn and Lamps (Your lamps will flash and the horn will chirp twice)
    MODE 3 Horn and Lamps/Lamps (If you use the remote to arm the system, your lamps will flash and the horn will chirp twice to verify the system is armed. If it only chirps once, the hatch is open or unlatched. If you use either the power door lock switch or passive arming, only the lamps will flash for verification)

    THEFT DETERENT ARMING METHOD

    To change this setting...
    1) Press the UNLOCK switch on the door.
    2) Count the number of chimes
    3) Press the UNLOCK switch on the door until you are in the mode you want.

    MODE 1 Alarm System Off (System will not arm)
    MODE 2 Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Lock (When you lock the doors using the remote, the system will arm itself)
    MODE 3 Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter/Power Door Lock Switch (If you use the remote or the popwer door lock switch to lock the doors, the system will arm)
    MODE 4 Passive Armin and Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter/Power Door Lock Switch Arming (The system will arm itself after all doors are closed plus arming per MODE 3)

    DRIVER'S DOOR ALARM DELAY AND SHOCK SENSOR ENABLE

    To change this setting...
    1) Turn the parking lamps on and off
    2) Count the chimes
    3) Turn the parking lamps on and off until you hear the number of chimes you wany

    MODE 1 Zero Delay and Sensor Disabled (The alarm will sound immediately if the driver's door is opened with your key and the shock sensor will be disabled)
    MODE 2 8 Second Delay and Shock Sensor Disabled (The alarm will sound 8 seconds after the driver's door is opened with your key and the shock sensor will be disabled)
    MODE 3 Zero Delay and Shock Sensor Enabled (The alarm will sound immediately after the driver's door is opened with your key and the shock sensor will be active)
    MODE 4 8 Second Delay and Shock Sensor Enabled (The alarm will sound 8 seconds after the driver's door is opened with your key and the shock sensor will be active)

    LEAVING PROGRAM MODE

    When programming is done, turn the ignition to OFF and replace the RADIO fuse.

    How to enable Theftloc and disable it if you have the code.

    "Theft-Deterrent Feature
    THEFTLOCK® is designed to discourage theft of the radio. THEFTLOCK® works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed.

    The THEFTLOCK® feature for the radio may be used or ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally and the radio is not protected by the feature. If THEFTLOCK® is activated, the radio will not operate if stolen.

    When THEFTLOCK® is activated, the radio will display LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery power has been interrupted. If the battery loses power for any reason, the radio must be unlocked with the secret code before the radio will operate.

    Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature
    The instructions that follow explain how to enter the secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK® system. Read through all nine steps before starting the procedures.

    If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to the time and you must start the procedure over at step 4.

    Write down any three or four digit number from 000 to 1999.
    Turn the ignition to ACC or RUN.
    Turn the radio off.
    Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down until - - - shows on the display. Next use the secret code number which you have written down.
    Press MN and 000 will appear on the display.
    Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code.
    Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code.
    Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down. The display will show REP to let you know that you need to repeat steps 5 through 7 to confirm your secret code.
    Press AM-FM and this time the display will show SEC to let you know that your radio is secure. The LED indicator by the volume control will begin flashing when the ignition is turned off.
    Unlocking The Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss
    Enter the secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps:

    Turn the ignition on. LOC will appear on the display.
    Press MN and 000 will appear on the display.
    Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code.
    Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code.
    Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code that is written down. The display will show SEC, indicating the radio is now operable and secure. If the wrong code is entered eight times, INOP will appear on the display. You will have to wait an hour with the ignition on before you can try again. When you try again, you will only have three chances to enter the correct code before INOP appears.
    Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature
    Enter the secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps:

    Turn the ignition to ACC or RUN.
    Turn the radio off.
    Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down until SEC shows on the display.
    Press MN and 000 will appear on the display.
    Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with the code.
    Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with the code.
    Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code that is written down. The display will show - - -, indicating that the radio is no longer secured. If the code entered is incorrect, SEC will appear on the display. The radio will remain secured until the correct code is entered. "

    IT IS POSSIBLE YOU HAVE A MONSOON SYSTEM EVEN IF YOUR HEAD UNIT DOES NOT SAY "MONSOON"

    '97 and early '98 model Camaro's Monsoon head units simply said "Delco Electronics" just like the non-Monsoon systems. Check your door codes to find out if you have the Monsoon system:

    ULO = Monsoon Cassette HU

    UNO = Monsoon CD HU

    U1S = 12 disc changer
    Red 96' A4 Firebird
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    • #17
      holy crap
      millionformarriage.org

      Why stop people from getting married?

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      • #18
        This is for anyone and everyone who wants to hook up the convertible top switch to their electric cutout so they can retain that stock interior look.

        Here are the part numbers you will need:
        Firebird
        Convertible Top Switch : (F-SW-CONV/T) 10402722
        Mounting Plate : (F-PLT-F/FLR) 10411285
        Camaro
        Switch - 10402721
        Mounting Plate - 10411284

        Harness for switch - 15306189 (works for pontiac/chevrolet)


        The mounting plate is for cars with traction control. This plate will give you both traction control and convertible top openngs. If someone has the part number for the plate which only has the convertible top opening please let me know and I can edit this post to add it in.

        Rather than posting a photo out of the service manual, I will depict how the connections go:

        Pretend that you already have a convertible top harness installed in the car, and the plug is just sitting there without the switch connected. Take the connector and orient it so that the locking tab is on top, and the plug is facing you. With this pictured in your mind, this is the connections of that plug:

        TAB
        H G F E

        A B C D

        H = Ground
        G = Empty/Missing (not used)
        F = Power (12v)
        E = Up (+) Cutout (open)
        A = Down (-) Cutout (close)
        B = Lamp (+)
        C = Lamp (-)
        D = Ground

        There are two grounds. In order for the switch to reverse the polarities for the up/down (+/-) to open and close the cutout, connector "H" and "D" have to be jumped together to the ground on the vehicle.

        Holding the actual switch in your hand, it will be upside down so the locking tab part will be oriented on top. This should help you figure out what pin is what on the switch, use pin "G" as a guide.

        Also, you can find connectors for this switch in your local Pep-Boys. You need to go to the electrical connector section. There should be a connector there which has a square metal end, where you can slide a piece of metal, like the pins in the switch, inside the connector. It is a friction fit. What I did was crimp the wire onto the connector, and then got some high voltage rubber electrical tape and wrapped the metal end so nothing grounds out.


        Error codes for cassette and CDplayers and changers
        Cassette Errors
        E10 : Tight tape error Cause(s): A restricted cassette tape transport or broken cassette drive belt Correction: Substitute a different cassette tape. If there still is an error code, service the unit at an ACDelco® Service Center.
        E11 : Broken Tape Error Cause(s): A broken cassette tape Correction(s): Substitute a different cassette tape
        E12 : Communication Error Cause(s): A vehicle/radio communication problem or an internal radio communication problem Correction(s): Disconnect the battery voltage to the radio then reconnect after a few minutes. If there still is an error, service the unit at an ACDelco® Service Center.
        E13 : Tape Communication Error Cause(s): The micro-processor is reading the speed pulses from the tape deck either too fast or too slow. Correction(s): It the tape player is still playing a cassette, try a new cassette. If there is still an error, service the unit at an ACDelco® Service Center.
        E14 : Wrapped Tape Cause(s): The tape is wrapped around the capstan. This means a tape is wound up in the tape player. This error message could appear when a CD adapter is being used. Other causes could be old or damaged tapes. Long playing (90 or 120 minute) tapes are thin and can stretch easily creating this condition. Correction(s): Try playing a known good quality tape. Remove the CD adapter.
        Cln Tape Indicator Cause(s): This message appears after 50 hours of accumulated tape play. Correction(s): We suggest cleaning the tape head. Then reset the radio by depressing the eject button for five seconds. Cleaning the heads will not reset the "Cln" display. To reset the "Cln" display, push and hold the eject button for five seconds. The display will return to its normal display.
        CD Errors
        E20 : Focus Error Cause(s): The CD player cannot focus on the disc or there is an internal focus problem. Correction(s): Try cleaning the disc or using a new disc. Make sure the disc is loaded correctly. The road could be too rough or there is too much humidity. If the problem is not corrected, service the unit at an ACDelco® Service Center.
        E21 : Tracking Error Cause(s): There is a problem with reading the disc Correction(s): Try cleaning the disc or using a new disc. Make sure the disc is loaded correctly. The road could be too rough or there is too much humidity. If there is still an error, service the unit at an ACDelco® Service Center.
        E22 : Motor Error Cause(s): The CD motor is not handling the compact disc properly. Correction(s): Service or exchange the unit at an ACDelco® Service Center.
        E23 : Communications Error Cause(s): There is a vehicle/radio communication problem or an internal radio communication problem. Correction(s): Disconnect battery voltage to the radio and then reconnect after a few minutes. If there is still an error, send the unit to an ACDelco® Service Center.
        LLAI CD Changer Errors
        E30 : Focus Error Cause(s): The CD player cannot focus on the disc or there is an internal focus problem. Correction(s): Try cleaning the disc or using a new disc. Make sure the disc is loaded correctly. The road could be too rough or there is too much humidity. If there is still an error, service the unit at an ACDelco® Service Center.
        E31 : Tracking Error Cause(s): There is a problem with reading the disc. Correction(s): Try cleaning the disc or try using a new disc. Make sure the disc is loaded correctly. The road could be too rough or there is too much humidity. If there is still an error, service the unit at an ACDelco® Service Center.
        E32 : Motor Error Cause(s): The CD motor is not handling the compact disc properly or defective magazine mounting screws are interfering with the mechanism. Correction(s): Reload the magazine. If there is still a problem, replace the magazine. If the problem continues, back out the mounting screws. If the condition is corrected, replace the screws with shorter screws or add washers to the existing screws. If this condition still exists, service the unit at an ACDelco® Service Center.
        E33 : CD Changer Communication Error Cause(s): There is a vehicle/radio communication problem or internal radio communication problem. Correction(s): Disconnect battery voltage to the radio and then reconnect after a few minutes. If there is still an error, determine if the problem is with the radio, the harness or the changer. Inspect for correct voltage at all connectors. If there is still an error, service the unit at an ACDelco® Service Center.
        E34 : Changer Door Open
        E35 : Changer Magazine Empty
        FMI 10-Disc Changer Errors
        E01 Cause: This indicates a malfunction of the disc changer functions. Correction: Before sending the unit in for service, perform the following procedure:
        Press the reset button on both the changer and the remote. The reset button on the changer is located on the front panel of the unit. It can be activated with the tip of a pin.
        If the unit does not operate after resetting it, remove the magazine by inserting a business card between the magazine and the mechanism. The lock lever will disengage to allow the magazine to eject.
        Make sure all CDs are in the magazine and none remain lodged in the carriage. If, upon removing the magazine, a CD is found lodged in the carriage, remove all CDs from the magazine and reinsert the magazine into the changer.
        Press the eject button. This should cause the lodged CD to move from the carriage into the empty magazine. The magazine should automatically eject and normal operation will return.
        If the changer fails to resume normal operation, send the unit to an ACDelco® Service Center.
        E30 Cause: Excessive temperature Correction: Let the temperature of the changer resume to the normal range.

        The stock 12 disc Monsoon changer magazine ('97-up F-Bodies) is interchangealbe with Pioneer 12 disc magazine JD-T1212.

        [ November 09, 2003: Message edited by: 96firebird311 ]

        [ November 09, 2003: Message edited by: 96firebird311 ]</p>
        Red 96' A4 Firebird
        Audio Audio and Autotek
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        • #19
          why don't you just put the ls1.com FAQ in here, instead of copying all of thier information.

          link here: LS1.com FAQ electronics section

          Ryan.

          [ November 09, 2003: Message edited by: slow ]</p>
          1998 Ws6 Ta M6 #370 Bright Red<br />Custom \"NX\" style switch panels $35<br />Plug in fan switches $50 <br />SLP lid, Pro 5.0, Corsa, Custom Fan switch<br />....vortech waiting to be installed.

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          • #20
            <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by slow:
            why don't you just put the ls1.com FAQ in here, instead of copying all of thier information. <hr></blockquote>

            I tried e-mailing that link to Mike, but I guess he didn't like the idea of another f-body FAQ thread.... so "I'm just posting some info" ;) I seriously doubt Kevin would mind either. As long as it's helping out somebody.....
            Red 96' A4 Firebird
            Audio Audio and Autotek
            Check it out here!

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            • #21
              im sure kevin won't mind, but as a courtesy, you might want to put a references link.

              Ryan.
              1998 Ws6 Ta M6 #370 Bright Red<br />Custom \"NX\" style switch panels $35<br />Plug in fan switches $50 <br />SLP lid, Pro 5.0, Corsa, Custom Fan switch<br />....vortech waiting to be installed.

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              • #22
                on each "faq" page for each individual thing, there should be a viewable comment box that people could make. so show opinions and what not. people love opinions!!

                it'll be much easier to catalogue than searching through posts to find opinions..
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