AA SIGNS FORD TRANSIT INSTALL - Freeola

Page 1 of 27 Company ConfidentialVersion 1.0

The AA Ltd

AA Signs Division

Installation Documentation

Ford Transit

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Overview

The Signs 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 operationalGreen/red switch enclosure – input 1 and input 2 to monitor when sign(s) deployed and collectedGPS trackingDriver Feedback

Please note that driver identification (dallas key) is no longer required on The AA Signs. Disconnect the driver id receiver from the

T8 premium wiring loom (2 molex connectors) but DO NOT remove it from the vehicle panel.

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

Hardware continued on page 4

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Hardware for

Ford Transit

The AA Signs– Company ConfidentialVersion 1.0

Trakm8 Install Ford Transit

Hardware required for Ford Transit

• Push button enclosure

- GREEN (Deployed)

- RED (Collected)

• Single LED Driver Feedback Module

• Buzzer

• 1K Resistor

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Hardware for Ford Transit



Complete kit

(Pre-installation)

OBD

Trakm8 CANbus (T-Piece) Install

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This image shows the wires required for installation (Also see wiring notes on page 26)

• 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.

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Purpose Of Information



The key points are:

• Buzzer

• Main TCU location mounted under glove box behind clocks.

• Power pick up points in loom under glove box behind clocks.

• Driver Feedback Module in front of clocks

• GPS Antenna location above heater vent.

• Push button enclosure

• CANbus pick up from T Piece at OBD socket.

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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



• Attach DFM Molex connectors to the corresponding female Molex connectors the T8 main loom:

BLACK/WHITE to BLACK/WHITEBLACK/BROWN to BLACK/BROWN

• Neatly store any excess cable alongside the unit.

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Connect the DFM to the Trakm8 Unit



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

• Remove the original OBD connecter by removing 2 philips screws.

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Locate the vehicle OBD socket



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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.

• 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



• Remove two philipsscrews from front of glove box.

• Use a trim tool to remove four clips that hold in glove box, then you can unplug cigarette lighter and remove completely.

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Removal of dash panels



• GPS Antenna is to be located on top of the heater vent located right hand side behind glove box.

• Secure in place using double sided tape.

• Run cable neatly to main T8 location.

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GPS AntennaMounting



• Strip the buzzer RED and BLACK wires as shown.

• Solder the 1K resistor in parallel across the buzzer RED and BLACK wires.

• Cut and remove the 2 pin molex connector from the buzzer.

Buzzer BLACK to T8 WHITE/ORANGE

Buzzer WHITE to T8 RED (POSITIVE)

• Solder the connections and insulate firstly with self amalgamating tape then cover with PVC tape.

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BuzzerWiring



1K resistor in

series

Buzzer

BLACK

T8

WHITE/ORANGE

T8 RED

(POSITIVE)

Buzzer White

(Positive)

Insulate all

connections

1

2

3

• The buzzer is secured within the driver side glove box.

• Secure in place with double sided tape.

• Place a small piece of PVC insulation tape across the top of the buzzer hole.

• The buzzer will give an audible tone which will vary for green and red button press:

GREEN (Sign Deployed) = 1 second beep

RED (Sign Collected) = 1 second trill

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BuzzerMounting



2

• The pushbutton enclosure records when a driver has collected and deployed the signs. Ensure that wires are not transposed.

• GREEN (SIGNS DEPLOYED) = GREY to T8 BLUE/WHITE

• RED (SIGNS COLLECTED) = GREEN to T8 GREY

• GREEN AND RED SWITCH POSITIVE = RED to T8 RED

• Solder the connections and insulate firstly with self amalgamating tape then cover with PVC tape.

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Button Enclosure Wiring



T8 Grey

(Input 1)

T8 Blue/White

(Input 2)

T8 Red

(Positive)

RED switch

GREEN

RED and

GREEN switch

Positive

GREEN

switch GREY

1

2

• Use a trim tool to carefully remove the headlight switch cluster.

• The pushbutton enclosure is positioned facing the driver as shown.

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

• Feed the enclosure cable behind the headlight switch cluster.

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Pushbutton Enclosure Mounting



• Identify the beacons cable that runs within the storage shelf located in the back of the vehicle.

• The beacons wire is in the 2 core cable that runs to the beacons side light above the driver side door.

BEACONS RED to T8 PURPLE (Input 0)

• Extend the beacons wire to the T8 at the front of the vehicle.

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Beacon Cable route



1 2

3

• Remove the A pillar side trim and disconnect the speaker connector shown.

• Drop the extended wire from the beacons pickup into the cab area and feed along the headlining to the A pillar.

• Solder the connection and insulate firstly with self amalgamating tape then cover with PVC tape.

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Beacon Cable route



1

2

3

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

The ignition feed is located in the loom that runs behind the top of the clocks.

Ignition = GREY/RED

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

The ignition feed is located in the loom that runs behind the top of the clocks.

Positive = RED/VIOLET

Test all connections with multi-meter.

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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



Negative = Black earth wire on Trakm8 loom

• Connect the earth/negative wire (Black) of the Trakm8 loom to a purple/black wire going to a 10mm bolt to chassis.

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Earth/Negative Connection



• The main Trakm8 TCU is located in the driver side glove box as shown with the label facing towards you.

• Secure the unit with 2 self tapping screws.

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

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Main Trakm8 unit location




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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 pushbuttons to generate an events.

• 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, pushbutton (sign deployed and collected) events 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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