AA RSS FORD TRANSIT INSTALL - Freeolamedia.freeola.com/other/17915/aa_rss_transit_trakm8...TrakM8 telematics unit into a Ford Transit. This instruction is specific to the Ford Transit

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The AA Ltd

AA Road Operations Division

Installation Documentation

Ford Transit

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Overview

The Road Operations division of The AA Ltd require Trakm8 to provide a telematics solution that will monitor, collate and stream data including:

CANbus data to show fuel usageBeacons– input zero to monitor when the beacons are operationalVRS – input 1 to monitor when the vehicle recovery system is operationalGPS trackingDriver Feedback

This document has been produced to provide exact instructions on how this equipment is to be installed, input location and any interfaces have been agreed with The AA Ltd and under no circumstances should be deviated from without written permission.

Please note that you are not insured to drive / move The AA Ltd vehicle during the installation process.

Ensure the ignition remains switched OFF at all times during the installation. Any connections made with power to the Trakm8

unit will cause faults on the vehicle ECU.

Hardware required for Ford Transit:

• Trakm8 T8

• Premium Wiring Loom

• GPS Antenna

• Fuse Kit (2 x Holder + 1 Amp and 2 Amp fuse)

• T-Piece

• T-Piece Bracket

• T-Piece CAN Extension Cable

• Single LED Driver Feedback Module

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Hardware for Ford Transit

The AA RSS – Company ConfidentialVersion 1.0

Trakm8 Install Ford Transit

Hardware required for Ford Transit:

Additional kit supplied by Nationwide Service Care

• VRS bracket and micro switch – J&J VRS

• VRS plate and micros witch –Intertrade VRS

• PLEASE NOTE – the micro switches are supplied with screws for securing to the bracket/plate

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Hardware for Ford Transit



Micro switch and

bracket for J&J

VRS

Micro switch and

plate for

Intertrade VRS

Complete kit

(Pre-installation)

Trakm8 CANbus (T-Piece) Install

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This image shows the wires required for installation (Also see wiring notes on page 35)

• Red = Live (12volts on vehicle)

• Blue = Ignition on vehicle

• Black = Earth to a chassis bolt on vehicle

• Green/White (part of twisted pair) = CANbus High

•Blue/White (part of twisted pair) = CANbus Low

The purpose of this information is to provide a guide and specification for the installation of the TrakM8 telematics unit into a Ford Transit.

This instruction is specific to the Ford Transit vehicle models.

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Purpose Of Information



The key points are:

• GPS Antenna location within the passenger side dash board

• Main TCU location behind passenger side panel

• Power pickup points from main fuse board behind passenger side panel

• Driver Feedback Module

• CANbus pickup points

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Overview



• The Driver Feedback Module (DFM) is located onto the lefthand side of the driver instrument console as shown.

• Thoroughly clean the surface and adhere the DFM to the surface with the adhesive pad supplied.

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Secure the Driver Feedback Display



• Remove the lower dash panel by carefully releasing from the metal clips

• Expose the vehicleOBD socket as shown

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Locate the vehicle OBD socket



• Connect the vehicle OBD socket into the T-Piece as shown.

• Ensure that the OBD socket locates firmly into the T-Piece and provideadditional security with acable tie

• NB: The T-Piece CAN extension cable shown alongside the connector is part of the Trakm8 loom and must be routed with the OBD cable to the Main TCU

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Attach the T-Piece to the vehicle OBD

socket



• Attach the T-Piece bracket to the Trakm8 OBD socket. Ensure that the plug locates firmly and securely into the bracket.

• Locate the Trakm8 OBD socket in the original OBD position.

• Secure the bracket in place with the 2 original screws.

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Secure the T-Piece to the bracket



• Route the Trakm8 T-Piece extension and Driver Feedback Display cables through the bulkhead to the passenger side of the vehicle.

• NB: This cabling is above the driver’s foot well so ensure that the cables are cable tied and secured firmly.

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Route and secure theT-Piece CAN Extension Cable and Driver Feedback Display



• The main Trakm8 unit location is inside the passenger upper dashboard area.

• Existing equipment may need moving to free the mounting location for theTrakm8 unit.

• Ensure that any equipment that is moved is re-secured appropriately.

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Main Trakm8 unit location



• Mount the unit EXACTLYas shown. The unit has an internal accelerometer so secure mounting of the unit is important.

• Secure one side with screws as shown and secure the other side with a cable tie (holes need to be drilled to accommodate the cable tie).

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Main TCU Install –Securing Method



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CANbus Pick Up

OBD

• Cut the T-Piece extension cable to the required length and then identify the green/white and blue/white twisted pair of wires on both the T-Piece and the extension cable and solder accordingly:

Blue/White to Blue/WhiteGreen/White to Green/White

• Ensure the T-Piece is connected to the extension cable as shown.

• Tape exposed joints with self amalgamating and insulation tape.

• Remove 2 Philips screws above the glove box and using a lever tool to unclip from 6 clips (3 front and 3 rear) to remove the dashboard panel.

• The GPS antenna is adhered above the plastic air vent with double sided tape (ensure there is no movement.)

• Additional security should be provided with fabric tape.

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GPS AntennaMounting



• Attach Driver Feedback Module molex connectors to the T8 unit.

• PLEASE NOTE - The cables from the DFM are BOTH BLACK/WHITE – BUT one set is labelled GREEN –connect the GREEN pair to the BLACK/BROWN on the TrakM8 loom (GREEN to BROWN)

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Connect the DFM to the Trakm8 Unit



• Route the 3 core cable from the glove box area – up the A – pillar –above the door and backwards along the roof inside the existing trunking.

• Cable tie and secure along it’s route.

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Beacon Cable route



BEACONS = 3 CORE CABLE BLUE

• Identify the beacons cable within the loom and solder the BLUE wire in the 3 core VRS/Beacon loom to it. Ensure it is the BLUE wire that goes back to the dashboard!

• The approved and only acceptable method of connecting these wires is by soldering them together then insulating firstly with self amalgamating tape then covered with PVC tape. After these connections have been made loom any excess cable with PVC tape and cable tie to keep tidy.

• Insulate the remaining BLACK and RED wires of the 3 core cable. Route (as shown page 20) to the VRS switch.

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Beacons Connection



Use a calibrated multi-meter to

identify the beacons cable

• PLEASE NOTE – THE VRS SHOWN IS J&J. THIS REQUIRES THE VRS BRACKET AND MICRO SWITCH SUPPLIED BY NATIONWIDE SERVICE CARE

• The TrakM8 unit requires connection to the VRS switch and the Beacon wiring.

• A 3 core cable is routed through the vehicle and alongside the VRS switch.

DO NOT OPERATE THE VRS – THIS MUST BE DONE BYTHE AA ONLY

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Cable routeFor J&J Vehicle Recovery

System



VRS

Wiring Route

VRS Wiring

Pick-Up Point

Beacon Wiring

Pick-Up Point

• Remove the red protection cover from the top of the VRS assembly cable run to assist access to the VRS switch.

• Carefully remove the clip on the ball joint to remove the gas strut.

• PLEASE NOTE – BE CAREFUL WHEN REMOVING THE CLIP AS THIS IS REQUIRED TO RE-FIT TO THE GAS STRUT ON COMPLETION

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VRS Connection for J&J Vehicle

Recovery System



1

2

3

Unscrew the nylon

alignment washer to

release the gas strut

• Release the BLACK and RED spade connectors from the VRS switch. Carefully remove the VRS switch and retain the 2 screws for re-fitting.

• Fit the new VRS plate assembly over the existing switch ensuring that the new micro switch faces forward and the plate is position in front of the VRS frame aligned with the gas strut clearing hole.

• Reconnect the BLACK and RED spade connectors back to the VRS switch. Secure in place with the original screws.

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VRS Connection for J&J Vehicle Recovery System



• Terminate the RED and BLACK wires of the 3 core cable with new eyelet connectors for fitting onto the switch.

BLACK = NCRED = COMMON

• Refit the VRS Gas strut ensuring that the nylon alignment washer is secured in place.

• When the VRS is back in the parked position check that there is still play in the micro switch arm and that the switch is NOT under any physical strain. If it is then the micro switch can be gently bent into position to ensure optimum performance.

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VRS Connection for J&J Vehicle Recovery System



Terminate the RED and

BLACK on the 3 core cable

• Add additional protection to the wires with insulation tape and secure within conduit.

• Tape the 3 core cable thoroughly to the VRS cable and secure thoroughly to the VRS frame. Failure to secure properly will result in the cable being trapped and possible failure of the VRS.

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VRS Connection for J&J Vehicle Recovery

System



Ensure there is no

slack on the conduit

along the VRS

frame. Secure with

cable ties

Insulate and secure

exposed wires within

conduit

• PLEASE NOTE – THE VRS SHOWN IS INTERTRADE THIS REQUIRES THE VRS PLATE AND MICRO SWITCH SUPPLIED BY NATIONWIDE SERVICE CARE

• The TrakM8 unit requires connection to the VRS switch and the Beacon wiring.

• A 3 core cable is routed along the vehicle and cable tied along the route to the VRS switch.

DO NOT OPERATE THE VRS – THIS MUST BE DONE BYTHE AA ONLY

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Cable routeFor Intertrade Vehicle Recovery System



VRS

Wiring Route

Beacon Wiring

Pick-Up Point

VRS Wiring

Pick-Up Point

• Feed the remaining RED and BLACK wires from the 3 core cable as shown and cable tie alongside the existing conduit to the VRS switch.

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VRS Connection for Intertrade Vehicle Recovery System



3 core cable route to

VRS switch

• Remove the VRS switch from the mounting by removing 2 screws. Retain the screws in a safe place for re-fitting.

• Ensure the micro switch is secured on the top of the plate prior to fitting using the screws provided.

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Remove 2

screws

• Fit the new VRS plate in place as shown ensuring screw holes align with the existing VRS switch.

• Secure the VRS switch in place on the plate using the original screws. Ensure the screws are aligned correctly when tightened.

• PLEASE NOTE – If the switch is not aligned then proper contact will not be made with the VRS boom.

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Re-fit original

screws

• Terminate the RED and BLACK wires of the 3 core cable with new eyelet connectors for fitting onto the switch.

RED = COMMON

BLACK = NC

• When the VRS is back in the parked position check that there is still play in the micro switch arm and that the switch is NOT under any physical strain. If it is then the micro switch can be gently bent into position to ensure optimum performance.

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Terminate the RED and

BLACK on the 3 core cable

• Make the connections for the beacons and VRS to the Trakm8 loom:

Beacons (Input 0) = 3 core BLUE = Trakm8 PURPLE

VRS (Input 1) = 3 core BLACK = Trakm8 GREY

VRS PERMANENT = 3 core RED = Trakm8 RED(Independent Fuse 2 Amp supplied by Nationwide Service Care)

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Beacons and VRS Connection to Trakm8

Loom



Ignition = Blue ignition wire on Trakm8 loom = 1 Amp Fuse

Connect the ignition wire to this connection point in the passenger side foot well.

Ignition = GREY/ORANGE

Positive = Red permanent wire on Trakm8 loom = 2 Amp Fuse

Connect the positive wire to this connection point in the passenger side foot well.

Positive = WHITE/RED

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Power Pickup Points



12Volt Positive = Red permanent wire on TM8 loom True Ignition = Blue ignition wireon TM8 loom

Ignition = 12Volts on engine running and 0Volts on phase 2 ignition engine off. If it is not possible to gain access to this wire then 12Volts on stage 2 ignition without engine running is secondary

The fuse holder should be located as close as possible to the power ‘pick – up’ point as possible. (Ideally no less than 4 inches). Correct fuse ratings must always be used.

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Power Pick Up Connections



• As well as using self amalgamating tape to insulate the connections –fit THREE cable ties per joint –

• 1 – on the actual solderjoint

• 2 – on one side of thetape

• 3 – to tie the donor and spur cables together. This ensures TOTAL security to the joint and the insulation

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Apply ‘Belt&Braces’ toPower Connections



• Negative = Black earth wire on Trakm8 loom

• Connect the earth/negative wire (Black) of the Trakm8 loom to the 10 mm chassis bolt adjacent to the fuse-box as shown.

Please use a 10 mm ring terminal ensuring a good connection is made.

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Earth/Negative Connection




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• All wires not used on the T8 loom are to be cut to different lengths (staggered and not touching) and then wrapped using electrical insulation tape

• All soldered connections are also required to be wrapped securely using electrical insulation tape

• Cables not used and long lengths, should be stowed neatly and secured using electrical tape as shown in this image.

• Power supply is not to be taken from the OBD socket!

Wiring Notes


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Commissioning and Completion of Installation

• Before contacting Trakm8 to commission the unit start the engine. When the unit has powered up and 3 green trills (GPRS) and 3 green flashes (GPS) have been observed, operate the beacons and VRS to generate an event.

• Please have the following information available for the Trakm8 commissioning team. This will make the process quicker if these details are at hand:

Unit imei (this is the 15 digit serial number across the Trakm8 unit)Vehicle registrationOdometer reading

• You will be asked to observe the Driver Feedback Display while the engine is idling. This is to confirm the LED status runs through the GREEN-AMBER-RED status in the correct order.

• When Trakm8 have finished commissioning the unit and confirmed location, CANbus data, beacons switching high/low, VRS switching high and low and idling is observed you will then be issued with a unique commissioning number.

• The vehicle can now be rebuilt checking all panels are fitted correctly and all waterproof seals are in place. Please ensure that the vehicle is left in a clean and tidy manner with all cable tie ends and cable snips removed from the vehicle.

A vehicle post installation check should now be completed to check vehicle functions.

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AA RSS FORD TRANSIT INSTALL - Freeolamedia.freeola.com/other/17915/aa_rss_transit_trakm8...TrakM8 telematics unit into a Ford Transit. This instruction is specific to the Ford Transit