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ii © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE INSTALLATION, USE, IMPROPER USE, ORINABILITY TO USE, THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF THE PARTY HAS BEENADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DONOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-SEQUENTIAL DAM...
Page 7 - The installation tools listed above may be optional
3 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s w wh ha att iiss iin nc cllu ud de ed d ➤ Control Module ➤ One 4-Button Remote ➤ 8-Pin Main H1 Harness ➤ 7-Pin H2 Secondary Harness ➤ 6-Pin Relay Heavy Gauge Wires ➤ Shutdown Toggle Safety Switch ➤ Hood Pin Switch ➤ Installation Kit ➤ Razor Knife ➤ C...
Page 8 - system maintenance; If you are not comfortable working with elec-
4 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s 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 other opti...
Page 12 - Use the following wiring guidelines for the H1 harness.
8 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s m ma aiin n h ha arrn ne essss ((H H1 1)),, 8 8--p piin n c co on nn ne ec ctto orr ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Use the following wiring guidelines for the H1 harness. PPiinn ## W Wiirree C Coolloorr N Noottee H1/1 Blue Required when using a bypa...
Page 14 - Do not use this test probe on computerized equip-
10 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s u ussiin ng g L LE ED D tte esstt p prro ob be e To use the LED test probe: 1. Remove the protective cover off the probe tip. Save the protective cover for reinstallation on the probe tip when the LED tester is not being used. 2. Connect the Black c...
Page 15 - iin; ww; Verify that the vehicle is set to
11 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s iin nsstta alllla attiio on n Be sure to read this section thoroughly and view the Do-It-Yourself Installation CDROM video in its entirety beforestarting the installation. Pay special attention to all warnings toprevent personal injury or damage to ...
Page 17 - Ground Wire; First strip back a 3⁄4-inch section of the insulation off the BLACK; More problems are attributed to poor ground con-
13 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s step 1 Ground Wire The BLACK (H1/5) wire on the main 8-pin harness is ground. First strip back a ¾-inch section of the insulation off the BLACK wire and crimp a ring terminal (not provided) to that wire. Locate a clean, paint-free metal surface in t...
Page 18 - Constant Power and Ignition wires
14 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s 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 break any part...
Page 19 - If the vehicle has two constant power wires, utilize; Before making any connection
15 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s the kick panel area and secure it. Probe one of the thicker gauge wires. The color and identity of your specific vehicle wiring can be obtained at www.designtech-intl.com. With the key in the off position, test the suspect wire. The constant power w...
Page 21 - Accessory and Starter wires
17 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s step 3 Accessory and Starter wires The starter and accessory wires will be located in the same harness as the ignition and constant power. To find the accessory wire leave the LED tester black lead connected to the metal ground, take the red lead an...
Page 23 - noottee:: Always check the Web site information on your
19 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s wire. With the key in the off position the LED tester should be extinguished in all key positions except the crank position. In the crank position your LED tester should illuminate Red, and will extinguish when the starter disengages. Once you locat...
Page 24 - Safety Shutdown Wires; With all ignition wires properly connected, find the appropriate; These wires are meant to protect
20 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s step 4 Safety Shutdown Wires With all ignition wires properly connected, find the appropriate safety shutdown wires. These are the brake wire and hood pin wires. First locate the factory brake wire using your test probe. Find the switch at the top o...
Page 25 - Do not use the vehicle until you
21 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s wire color according to the web information. With your black test probe lead still in the kick panel, probe the suspected wire with the red lead of your test probe. With the brake pedal at rest the LED tester should be extinguished. While watching t...
Page 26 - This wire MUST be connected. Do
22 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s Place the wire with the spade connector onto the pin switch and run the wire into the vehicle’s passenger compartment through a factory rubber grommet. Using a sharp, pointed object poke a hole into the grommet and attach the wire to the object with...
Page 27 - Parking light flash
23 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s step 5 Parking light flash There are several different types of parking light circuits. The following description is for a standard positive-triggered parking light circuit, only. If the web vehicle information suggests a (-) parking light circuit, ...
Page 28 - If the WEB vehicle information requires
24 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s Using the web information on the vehicle, locate the suspected wire and place the red lead of the test probe to a constant (+)12 volt source and secure it. Leave the black test probe lead in the kick panel,. Probe the suspected wire with the test pr...
Page 30 - Door Locks
26 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s step 6 Door Locks The system comes with a built in relay pack for door lock oper-ation. When attempting to interface the power door locks withyour system it is important to understand that there are multipletypes of door locking systems in today's v...
Page 31 - Always retest the wires in the kick panel to be sure
27 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s installation by locating the same wires in the vehicle’s kick panel. If no central locking switch is found, the installation may require a door lock actuator. There are eight common types of door lock circuits (some vehi- cles use more unusual syste...
Page 32 - at the door lock switch
28 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s must have a vacuum actuator in each door. Make sure that lock- ing the doors from the driver's or passenger side using the key activates all the actuators in the vehicle. This requires a slight modification to the door lock harness. Mercedes-Benz an...
Page 33 - directly to the lock motors.
29 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s directly to the lock motors. type A: positive-triggered, relay-driven system H2/2 H2/3 H2/4 H2/5 H2/6 H2/7 LOCK RELAY UNLOCK RELAY #87 #87A #30A #87 #87A #30A VEHICLE (+) LOCK TRIGGER CIRCUIT VEHICLE FUSED +12 VOLT CONSTANT VEHICLE (+) UNLOCK TRIGGE...
Page 34 - Saturn models, as well as Fords with the keyless-entry system
30 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s type B: negative-triggered, relay-driven system This system is common in many Toyota, Nissan, Honda, and Saturn models, as well as Fords with the keyless-entry system (some other Fords also use Type B). The switch will have three wires on it, and on...
Page 35 - testing reversing polarity systems; Use these instructions if the power door lock switch has four or; To interface with these systems, you must cut
31 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s type C: direct-wired, reversing-polarity system testing reversing polarity systems Use these instructions if the power door lock switch has four or five heavy-gauge wires. This type of switch has two outputs that rest at (-) ground. important: To in...
Page 36 - If these wires are not connected properly, you
32 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s It is critical to identify the proper wires and locate the master switch to interface properly. Locate wires that show voltage when the switch is moved to the lock or unlock position. Cut one of the suspect wires and check operation of the locks fro...
Page 37 - Except in GM cars with retained accessory power
33 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s ■ H H2 2//4 4 V VIIO OL LE ET T//B BL LA AC CK K:: This wire must be connected to a constant (+)12 volts. The best connection point for this wire is the constant (+)12V supply for the door lock switch*, or direct- ly to the positive (+) battery post...
Page 38 - type D: adding one or more after-market actuators; Vehicles without factory power door locks require the installa-; Adding door lock actuators can be complicated.
34 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s type D: adding one or more after-market actuators Vehicles without factory power door locks require the installa- tion of one actuator per door. This requires mounting the door lock actuator inside the door. Other vehicles may only require one actua...
Page 39 - The system must be programmed for 3.5-second
35 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s type E: electrically-activated vacuum This system is found in Mercedes-Benz and Audi 1985 andnewer. The door locks are controlled by an electrically activatedvacuum pump. The control wire will show (+)12V when doorsare unlocked and (-) ground when l...
Page 40 - This type of door lock system usually requires a negative pulse; The violet jumper between the #87 lock terminal
36 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s type F: one-wire system (cut to lock, ground to unlock) This type of door lock system usually requires a negative pulse to unlock, and cutting the wire to lock the door. (With some vehicles, these are reversed.) It is found in the late-model Nissan ...
Page 41 - Door Locking Systems
37 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s type G: positive (+) multiplex This system is most commonly found in Ford, Mazda, Chrysler and GM vehicles. The door lock switch or door key cylinder may contain either one or two resistors. SSIIN NG GL LE E--R RE ESSIISST TO OR R T TY YP PE E:: If ...
Page 44 - Engine monitoring (voltage—default setting)—optional
40 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s step 7 Engine monitoring (voltage—default setting)—optional During remote start the system will need to know if the engine is running. The module does this by monitoring the voltage of the vehicle’s electrical system (or the tachometer-see next topi...
Page 45 - On some vehicles the electrical system has too low of a voltage; In the following procedure do NOT use a test light.
41 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s On some vehicles the electrical system has too low of a voltage variance for the remote start module to see. In this case the engine will start but will only run for about ten seconds. If this is the case, it will be necessary to use the tachometer....
Page 46 - Factory Alarm Arm or Disarm
42 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s Place the black lead of the multi-meter on the negative battery post and secure it. Put the multi-meter in the AC position and connect the probe to the suspect wire with the red lead of the multi-meter. Then start the vehicle with the key. With the ...
Page 47 - On some vehicles the Factory Alarm Disarm wire is
43 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s Since most newer vehicles come equipped with a factory alarm system, it is sometimes necessary for the factory alarm to be armed/disarmed when unlocking the doors and disarmed while remote starting the vehicle. Locate the factory alarm arm/disarm wi...
Page 48 - Immobilizer Bypass Modules
44 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s 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 thief from ...
Page 49 - Learning the remote
45 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s To determine what bypass module your vehicle requires, use the www.designtech-intl.com web-site in the Interface Module Look- Up section. step 10 Learning the remote The system comes with one programmed transmitter. The receiver can store up to 4 di...
Page 50 - When programming a remote ensure to hold the; The system can only learn, after being connected and
46 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s 3. P Prrooggrraam m.. Within 10-seconds, press and hold the button on the transmitter, until the parking lights turn off and then back on. Now release the button. Repeat this step within 10-seconds of programming a transmitter to program additional ...
Page 51 - Testing the system
47 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s step 11 Testing the system Once steps 1-10 have been completed, the operation of the system can be tested. Ensure that the two 30-amp fuses are in the relay harness RED wire fuse holders. Make sure that the vehicle is in park with the emergency brak...
Page 52 - The receiver uses a computer-based learn routine to learn the; standard configuration; Button; Press the
48 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s rre em mo otte e ffu un nc cttiio on nss The receiver uses a computer-based learn routine to learn the remote buttons. standard configuration Button Press the button to lock the vehicle. PROG PROG ARM ARM DISARM DISARM PROG PROG ARM ARM DISARM DISAR...
Page 56 - If the parking lights never turn on, the unit remains; If only voltage mode is desired for remote start, the
52 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s during normal driving. If it finds a valid tachometer signal the module will use tachometer mode, otherwise the module will use voltage mode (battery voltage will rise after the engine starts). To program tachometer mode: 1. Start the engine. 2. Sim...
Page 57 - warning! safety first
53 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s u ussiin ng g yyo ou urr ssyysstte em m warning! safety first The following safety warnings must be observed at all times: ■ When properly installed, this system can start the vehicle via a command signal from the remote. Therefore, never operate th...
Page 59 - locking with remote
55 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s locking with remote To lock the doors press for one second. The doors will lock and the parking lights will flash once to confirm that the doors are locked. unlocking with remote To unlock the doors press for one second. The parking lights will flas...
Page 60 - When you are ready to drive the vehicle:
56 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s When you are ready to drive the vehicle: 1. Insert the ignition key and turn it to the ON (not the START) position. 2. Press the brake pedal. While the vehicle is running during remote start operation, the system will monitor the vehicle and will au...
Page 61 - timer mode
57 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s timer mode This feature allows you to remotely start and run your vehicle for 12-minutes every 3 hours (for a maximum of 6 starts for cold weather conditions). This makes it possible to warm up the engine, as well as adjust the interior temperature ...
Page 62 - piitt sstto
58 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s ■ The shutdown toggle switch is put into the ON position. ■ Note: The button on the remote can be pressed twice at any time to stop the engine during the 12-minute timer engine run interval. The button does not affect the 3-hour time interval betwee...
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Page 69 - QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE:
65 © 2 0 0 6 D i r e c t e d E l e c t r o n i c s QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE: To lock the doors using your remote ■ Pressing for one second will lock the doors. The doors will lock and the parking lights will flash once to confirm the doors are locked. To unlock the doors using your remote ■ To unlock t...
Page 70 - The company behind this system is Directed Electronics
The company behind this system is Directed Electronics 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 of adva...
