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ii © 2 0 0 2 d i r e c t e d e l e c t r o n i c s , i n c . TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ANY AND ALL WAR-RANTIES ARE EXCLUDED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND EACH ENTITYPARTICIPATING IN THE STREAM OF COMMERCE THEREWITH. THISEXCLUSION INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO THE EXCLUSION OF ANYAND ALL WARRA...
Page 5 - The installation tools required will vary depending
2 © 2 0 0 2 d i r e c t e d e l e c t r o n i c s , i n c . w wh ha att iiss iin nc cllu ud de ed d ➤ Control Module ➤ One Two-Button Transmitter ➤ 8-Pin Main H/1 Harness ➤ 6-Pin H/2 Secondary Harness ➤ Plug-in Status LED ➤ Relay Satellite Pack ➤ Shutdown Toggle Switch ➤ Dual-Relay Door Lock Module ...
Page 6 - system maintenance; If you are not comfortable working with elec-
3 © 2 0 0 2 d i r e c t e d e l e c t r o n i c s , i n c . iim mp po orrtta an ntt iin nffo orrm ma attiio on n Congratulations on the purchase of your remote start keyless entry system. This system will allow convenient access to your vehicle with the push of a button, as well as remote start and ...
Page 7 - your warranty
4 © 2 0 0 2 d i r e c t e d e l e c t r o n i c s , i n c . your warranty Your warranty registration must be completely filled out and returned within 10 days of purchase. Your product warranty will not be validated if your warranty registration is not returned. Please note that it is necessary to k...
Page 12 - iin; DO NOT use any testing tool
9 © 2 0 0 2 d i r e c t e d e l e c t r o n i c s , i n c . iin nsstta alllla attiio on n Be sure to read this section thoroughly and view the Rattler Do- It-Yourself Installation Video in its entirety before starting the installation. Pay special attention to all warnings to prevent personal injury...
Page 13 - Ground Wire
10 © 2 0 0 2 d i r e c t e d e l e c t r o n i c s , i n c . step 1 Ground Wire The BLACK wire on the main 8-pin harness is ground. This wire should be connected to a clean, paint-free area of metal in the drivers kick panel area. First strip back a ¾-inch section of the insulation off the BLACK wir...
Page 14 - Constant Power and Ignition wires
11 © 2 0 0 2 d i r e c t e d e l e c t r o n i c s , i n c . step 2 Constant Power and Ignition wires Almost all power and ignition wires can be found behind the key cylinder under the lower drivers side dash panel. Using the appropriate hand tools, remove the lower dash panel using care not to brea...
Page 15 - Before making any connection
12 © 2 0 0 2 d i r e c t e d e l e c t r o n i c s , i n c . Once the constant power wire has been identified, solder the two thick RED wires from the relay satellite pack to it and cover the connection with electrical tape to ensure a safe connection. With the meter black lead still in the kick pan...
Page 16 - Accessory and Starter wires
13 © 2 0 0 2 d i r e c t e d e l e c t r o n i c s , i n c . If the vehicle requires more than one ignition as per the Web site information follow the same test procedure and solder the thick PINK/WHITE wire to it and be sure to cover your connection with electrical tape. If your vehicle requires mo...
Page 18 - Safety Shutdown Wires
15 © 2 0 0 2 d i r e c t e d e l e c t r o n i c s , i n c . step 4 Safety Shutdown Wires With all ignition wires properly connected, find the appropriate safety shutdown wires. These include the brake wire, hood pin, and neutral safety wires. First locate the factory brake wire using your multi-met...
Page 19 - Do not use the vehicle until you confirm the
16 © 2 0 0 2 d i r e c t e d e l e c t r o n i c s , i n c . Installing the hood pin switch requires drilling a ¼-inch hole in the metal lip under the hood. Choose a location that will allow the pin switch to be depressed when the hood is closed. The pin switch has a connector on the bottom to conne...
Page 20 - The vehicle may lunge forward
17 © 2 0 0 2 d i r e c t e d e l e c t r o n i c s , i n c . The last safety shutdown wire is the neutral safety wire. This wire is extremely important as it prevents the vehicle from starting in gear which could cause serious bodily harm. When determining the neutral safety wire it is important to ...
Page 22 - Parking light flash
19 © 2 0 0 2 d i r e c t e d e l e c t r o n i c s , i n c . step 5 Parking light flash There are several different types of parking light circuits. The following description is for a standard negative-triggered parking light circuit, usually located at the light switch. If the web vehicle informati...
Page 23 - Door locks
20 © 2 0 0 2 d i r e c t e d e l e c t r o n i c s , i n c . step 6 Door locks When attempting to interface the power door locks with your system it is important to understand that there are multiple types of door locking systems in today's vehicles. To determine your vehicle’s power door lock syste...
Page 24 - Once the correct wire has been found, solder the small LIGHT; Additional parts may be required to interface with
21 © 2 0 0 2 d i r e c t e d e l e c t r o n i c s , i n c . Once the correct wire has been found, solder the small LIGHT GREEN wire off the main connector to it and cover the connec- tion with electrical tape. Repeat this process for the unlock wire but press the switch tothe unlock position when t...
Page 25 - Engine monitoring
22 © 2 0 0 2 d i r e c t e d e l e c t r o n i c s , i n c . The Rattler Do-It-Yourself system comes with a dual-relay packincluded for door lock operation. To interface this piece with thesystem it is necessary to cut the three-pin plug off the relaymodule leaving the three wires long enough to con...
Page 26 - Programming Options
23 © 2 0 0 2 d i r e c t e d e l e c t r o n i c s , i n c . If the idle is too slow or too high, the system will shut down the engine to prevent damage. If the starter does not crank long enough to actually start the engine, it is possible to change the programming to extend the crank time. Refer t...
Page 28 - Do not use a test light. Use of a
25 © 2 0 0 2 d i r e c t e d e l e c t r o n i c s , i n c . step 8 Factory Alarm/Disarm Since most newer vehicles come equipped with a factory alarm system, it is necessary for the factory alarm to be disarmed while remote starting the vehicle. Locate the factory alarm disarm wire using the web veh...
Page 29 - Immobilizer Bypass Modules
26 © 2 0 0 2 d i r e c t e d e l e c t r o n i c s , i n c . step 9 Immobilizer Bypass Modules Most newer vehicles have a factory engine immobilizer system designed to prevent any unauthorized use of the vehicle. These immobilizers will cut off power to the starter and the fuel supply preventing a t...
Page 30 - Testing the system
27 © 2 0 0 2 d i r e c t e d e l e c t r o n i c s , i n c . step 10 Testing the system Once steps 1-9 have been completed, the operation of the system can be tested. Place the two 30-amp fuses back into the relay satellite RED wire fuse holders. Make sure that the vehicle is in park with the emerge...
Page 31 - standard configuration; Button I; The door locking and unlocking functions are controlled by; Button II; Timer Mode is controlled by; Button I and II; The remote start function of your system is controlled by
28 © 2 0 0 2 d i r e c t e d e l e c t r o n i c s , i n c . standard configuration Button I The door locking and unlocking functions are controlled by pressing . Button II Timer Mode is controlled by . Button I and II The remote start function of your system is controlled by pressing and simultaneo...
Page 33 - Learn Routine will be exited if:
30 © 2 0 0 2 d i r e c t e d e l e c t r o n i c s , i n c . 3. T Trraan nssm miitt.. While holding the Program switch, press the button on the transmitter that you would like to control the selected receiver channel. 4. R Reelleeaassee.. Once the code is learned, the Program switch can be released....
Page 34 - ignition-controlled door locks; If the ignition is turned on while the vehicle is
31 © 2 0 0 2 d i r e c t e d e l e c t r o n i c s , i n c . u ussiin ng g yyo ou urr ssyysstte em m locking/arming Pressing for one second will lock the doors. The parking lights will flash once to confirm that the doors are locked. unlocking/disarming To unlock the doors press for one second. The ...
Page 35 - remote start; To remote start the vehicle:
32 © 2 0 0 2 d i r e c t e d e l e c t r o n i c s , i n c . remote start This feature allows you to remotely start and run your vehicle for a programmable period of time. This makes it possible to warm up the engine, as well as adjust the interior temperature of the vehicle with the climate control...
Page 36 - To shut down the remote start and turn off the engine:; timer mode; This feature must only be used in open areas,
33 © 2 0 0 2 d i r e c t e d e l e c t r o n i c s , i n c . While the vehicle is running during remote start operation, the system will monitor the vehicle and will automatically shut down the engine if the system receives any of the following shut- down inputs: ➤ The brake pedal is pressed. ➤ The ...
Page 38 - Before turning off the engine, press and release; This feature will not work if the brake pedal is
35 © 2 0 0 2 d i r e c t e d e l e c t r o n i c s , i n c . To perform Valet Take-Over: 1. Before turning off the engine, press and release and on the transmitter. 2. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. The engine will stay running. 3. The engine will run until the pre-programmed time elapse...
Page 39 - The number in parentheses indicate the number of
36 © 2 0 0 2 d i r e c t e d e l e c t r o n i c s , i n c . ffe ea attu urre ess m me en nu u The factory settings are indicated in bold text in the table below. note: The number in parentheses indicate the number of times the LED will flash. Feature L LE ED D O On n SSeettttiin ngg LED Off Setting...
Page 44 - Power Door Lock Control:
41 © 2 0 0 2 d i r e c t e d e l e c t r o n i c s , i n c . g gllo ossssa arryy o off tte errm mss Control Unit: The “brain” of your system. Usually hidden under the dash area of the vehicle. It houses the microprocessor thatmonitors your vehicle and controls all system functions. LED: A red light ...
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Page 49 - The company behind this system is Directed Electronics, Inc.
The company behind this system is Directed Electronics, Inc. Since its inception, Directed Electronics has had one purpose, to provide consumers withthe finest vehicle security and car stereo products and accessories available. The recipient ofnearly 100 patents and Innovations Awards in the field o...
