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The AA Ltd
AA Road Operations Division
Installation Documentation
Vauxhall Vivaro
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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 Vauxhall Vivaro
• 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 Vauxhall Vivaro
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Hardware required for Vauxhall Vivaro
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 Vauxhall Vivaro
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Micro switch and
bracket for J&J
VRS
Micro switch and
plate for
Intertrade VRS
Complete kit
(Pre-installation)
K-line
PRE 2012
Trakm8 CANbus (T-Piece) Install
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This image shows the wires required for installation (Also see wiring notes on page 39)
• Red = Live (12volts on vehicle)
• Blue = Ignition on vehicle
• Black = Earth to a chassis bolt on vehicle
• White/Black = K-Line
Complete kit
(Pre-installation)
OBD
2012 Onwards
Trakm8 CANbus (T-Piece) Install
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This image shows the wires required for installation (Also see wiring notes on page 39)
• 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 Vauxhall Vivaro.
This instruction is specific to the Vauxhall Vivaro.
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Purpose Of Information
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The key points are:
• GPS Antenna location within the passenger side dash board
• Driver Feedback Module
• Main TCU location behind passenger side panel
• Power pickup points from main fuse board behind passenger side panel
• CANbus pickup points
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Overview
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Pre 2010
2010
onwards
• 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
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• Remove the panel that covers the OBD socket and then remove the actual vehicle OBD socket (remove the panel to the left of this location to gain access).
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Locate the vehicle OBD socket
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• 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
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• Attach the T-Piece bracket to the TrakM8 OBD plug that is to be located in the original OBD position.
• Ensure that the plug locates firmly and securely into thebracket.
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Secure the T-Piece to the bracket
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• Locate the TrakM8 OBD plug into the vehicle OBD aperture.
• Drill 2 x oversize holes (to stop the screws gripping the vehicle panel) and then screw through the holes into the plastic OBD bracket that the OBD plug is secured to.
• Provide additional securitywith spire nuts.
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Attach the TrakM8OBD plug to the
vehicle
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• Loosen the lower centre dashboard cowl to facilitate the routing of cables across the cab.
• Loom and cable tie the cables along their route to prevent any movement and any possibility of interference with any vehicle control.
• 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
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• The main Trakm8 TCU 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 locationPRE 2010
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• Mount the unit EXACTLYas shown. The unit has an internal accelerometer so secure mounting of the unit is important.
• Secure one side with a self tapping screw and the other side with a cable tie (an additional hole may be required to loop the cable tie through).
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Main TCU Install –PRE 2010
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• The upper dash panel prevents the ability to mount the main TCU in the upper dash position – in this case mount the unit inside the lower central panel as shown.
• Secure with 2 x screws on one side and cable ties on the other.
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Main TCU Install –2010 onwards
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Cable Tie
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CANbus Pick Up
K-line
PRE 2012
• Cut the T-Piece extension cable to the required length and then identify the black/white wires on both the T-Piece and the extension cable and solder accordingly:
Black/White to Black/White
• Ensure the T-Piece is connected to the extension cable as shown.
• Tape exposed joints with self amalgamating and insulation tape.
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CANbus Pick Up
OBD
2012 ONWARDS
• 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.
• The GPS antenna is secured within the speaker area on the passenger side
• Use a trim tool remover to carefully remove the speaker grill
• Remove two 15mm torx screws to remove the speaker
• Make a small cut in the fabric and rest the GPS antenna on the metal bar beneath
• Secure the GPS antenna in place with double sided tape
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GPS AntennaMounting
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• 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
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• 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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• 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
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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
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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
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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
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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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VRS Connection for Intertrade Vehicle Recovery System
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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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VRS Connection for Intertrade Vehicle Recovery System
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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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VRS Connection for Intertrade Vehicle Recovery System
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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
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Positive = Red permanent wire on Trakm8 loom = 2 Amp Fuse
Connect the positive wire to this connection point on the reverse of the fuse board.
Positive = RED
Ignition = Blue ignition wire on Trakm8 loom = 1 Amp Fuse
Connect the positive wire to this connection point on the reverse of the fuse board.
Ignition = YELLOW
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Power Pickup Points
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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
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• 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
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• 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.