Dei AUTOMATE 415 Installation Guide

Installation Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Deciding on Component Location . . . . . . . . . .3

Siren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Control Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Valet

/Program Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Status LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Starter Kill Relay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Connecting Y our Wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Constant 12V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Switched Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Parking Light Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Door Switch Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Starter Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Making Y our Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Primary Harness Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Wire Connection Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Primary Har ness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

5-Pin Auxiliary Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Door Lock Learn Routine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Plug-In Harnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Super Bright LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Valet/Program Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

On-Board Dual Stage Shock Sensor . . . . . . .16

Internal Programming Jumper . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Light Flash Jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

System Features Learn Routine . . . . . . . . . . .18

System Feature Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

To Access Another Feature . . . . . . . . . .19

To exit the learn routine . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Feature Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Table of Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Rapid Resume Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

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Table of Contents

INSTALLATION GUIDE

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Directed Electronics, Inc.

PART NO. 415

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Before beginning the installation:

• Check with the customer on Status LED location.

• Use seat and fender covers to protect the vehicle.

• Remove the domelight fuse.This prevents accidentally draining the battery.

• Roll down a window to avoid being locked out of the car.

• Do not disconnect the battery if the vehicle has an anti-theft coded radio.If equipped with an air bag, avoid disconnecting the battery if possible.

• Remove necessary under-dash trim panels to provide access for mounting the system’s components.

IMPORTANT! Please read this entire installation guide before beginning the installation. The installa-

tion of this security system requires interfacing with many of the vehicle’s systems. Many new vehicles use low-voltage or multiplexed systems which can be damaged by low resistance testing devices, such as test lights or logic probes.Test all circuits with a high-quality digital multi-meter before making the connections.

IMPORTANT! Many airbag systems will display a diagnostic code through their warning light after

they lose power. Disconnecting the battery requires this code to be erased, which can require a trip to the dealer.

After the install:

• Test all functions.The “Using Your System” section of the Owner’s Guide is very helpful when testing.

• When testing, don’t forget that this system is equipped with Nuisance Prevention

Circuitry. NPC™.This

circuitry can bypass both instant trigger zones, making them seem to stop working.

• Carefully reassemble the under-dash trim panels.

• Inspect the engine compartment for tools that may have been left behind.

2-pin

micro

LED plug

5-pin

auxiliary

plug

INSTALLATION POINTS TO REMEMBER

Primary Harness Plug H1

514T Revenger

Soft Chirp

siren

2-pin-mini blue

valet/program

plug

Control Module

Also Included:

Plug-in Status LED Plug in Valet/program switch Primary Harness (H1) 5-Pin Auxiliary Harness

Pre-wired Starter Kill Relay

Shock Sensor

Adjustment

4-pin

optional

sensor plug

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TOOLS REQUIRED

This is a general list of tools required to complete the installation of this security system in most vehicles.Some vehicles may require additional tools.

Siren

Some things to remember when mounting the siren:

• Keep it away from heat sources.Radiators, exhaust manifolds, turbochargers, and heat shields are all

things to avoid.

• Mount it where a thief cannot easily disconnect it, whether the hood is open or shut.Both the siren and

it’s wires should be difficult to find.This usually involves disguising the wire to look like a factory harness.

• We recommend against grounding the siren to it’s

mounting screws.Instead, we recommend running both the red and black wires into the passenger compartment and grounding to one common point for all devices. After all, both wires are the same length and come already bonded together. Whenever possible, conceal your wires in the factory harnesses or in the same style loom as the factory.

• When possible, put the siren on the same side of the

vehicle as the control module, where it’ s wires will reach the control module’s wires without extending them. Always run the wires through the center of a grommet, never through bare metal!

• Point the siren down so water does not collect in it.

• Digital multi-meter

• Wire cutters/strippers

• Solderless terminal crimpers

• Cordless power drill

• Torx driver set

• Nutdriver and/or socket set

• Panel removal tool

• Drill bit set

• Phillips head screwdriver

• Work light

DECIDING ON COMPONENT LOCATION

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Control Module

Never put the control module in the engine compartment! The first step in hot-wiring a vehicle is removing the driver's side underdash panel to access the starter and igni-

tion wires. If the control module is placed just behind the driver's side dash it can easily be disconnected.

When locating the control module, try to find a secure location that will not require you to extend the harnesses’wires (they are 1.5 meters long). Keep it away from the heater core (or any other heat sources) and any obvious leaks.

The higher the control module is in the vehicle, the better the transmitter range will be. If you put the control module under a seat or inside a metal dashboard, range will suffer.

Some good control module locations: Above the glove box, inside the center console, above the underdash fuse box, above the radio, etc.

Valet/program Switch

Ensure that the location you pick for the switch has sufficient clearance to the rear.The switch should be well hidden. It should be placed so passengers or stored items (such as in a glove box or center console) cannot accidentally hit it.The switch fits in a 9/32" hole.

IMPORTANT! When the vehicle is delivered, please show the user where the switch is located and how to disarm the system with it.

Status LED

Things to remember when positioning the Status LED:

• It should be visible from both sides and the rear of the vehicle,

if possible.

• It needs at least 1/2" clearance to the rear.

• It is easiest to use a small removable panel, such as a switch

blank or a dash bezel.Remove it before drilling your 9/32" hole .

• Use quick-disconnects near the LED wires if the panel is re-

movable. This allows mechanics or other installers to remove the panel without cutting the wires.

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Starter Kill Relay

If the Starter Kill Relay or it’s connections are immediately visible upon removal of the underdash panel, they can easily be bypassed.Always make the relay and its connections difficult to discern from the factory wiring! Exposed yellow butt connectors do not look like factory parts, and will not fool anyone! For this reason, routing the starter kill wires away from the steering column is recommended.

Now that you have decided where each component will be located, you’ re going to find the wires in the car that the security system will be connected to.

IMPORTANT! Do not use a 12V test light to find these wires! All testing described in this manual is described using a digital multimeter.

Obtaining Constant 12V

We recommend two possible sources for 12V constant: The (+) terminal of the battery, or the constant supply to the ignition switch. Always install a fuse within 12 inches of this connection.

IMPORTANT! Do not remove the fuse holder on the red (H1/11) wire. It ensures that the control module has it’s own fuse, of the proper value, regardless of how many accessories are added to the main power feed.

Finding the 12V Switched Ignition Wire

The ignition wire is powered when the key is in the run or start position.This is because the ignition wire powers the ignition system (spark plugs, coil) as well as the fuel delivery system (fuel pump, fuel injection computer).Accessory wires, on the other hand, lose power when the key is in the start position to make more current available to the starter motor.

How to find (+)12V ignition with your multimeter:

1. Set to DCV or DC voltage (12V or 20V is fine).

2. Attach the (-) probe of the meter to chassis ground.

3. Probe the wire you suspect of being the ignition wire.The steering column harness or ignition switch harness is an excellent place to find this wire.

4. Turn the ignition k e y switch to the run position.If your meter reads (+)12V , go to the next step.If it doesn’t, probe another wire.

5. Now turn the key to the start position. The meter display should stay

steady, not dropping by more than a few tenths of a volt.If it drops close to or all the way to zero, go back to step 3. If it stays steady at (+)12V, you have found an ignition wire.

CONNECTING Y OUR WIRES

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Finding a (+) Parking Iight Wire

The (+) parking light wire is often found near the switch.Many cars have the switch built into the turn signal lever, and in these cars the parking light wire can be found in the steering column. The same wire is often available in the kick panel or running board.

How to find a (+) parking light flash wire with your multimeter

1. Set to DCV or DC voltage (12V or 20V is fine).

2. Attach the (-) probe of the meter to chassis ground.

3. Probe the wire you suspect of being the parking light wire. Usually, the area near the headlight/parking light switch is an excellent area to start, as is the kick panel.

4. Tur n on the parking lights. If your meter shows (+)12V, turn off the parking lights and make sure it goes back to zero.

5. If it does return to zero, turn the parking lights back on and, using the dash light dimmer control, turn the brightness of the dash lights up and down. If the meter changes more than a volt when using the dimmer, look for another wire. If it stays relatively close to (+)12V, you have found your parking light wire.

Finding the Door Pin Switch Circuit

The best places to find the door switch wire are:

At the pin switch:When testing at the pin switch, check the wire to ensure that it “sees”all the doors.Often, the passenger switch will cover all the doors even if the driver’s switch will not.

At the dome light: This may not be your best choice if the vehicle has delayed domelight supervision, but it will work in vehicles with completely diode-isolated pin switches.

Once you have determined the wire color, the easiest place to connect to the wire is often at the kick panel, at the windshield pillar, or in the running board.When an easy location is not available, running a wire to the domelight itself is often the best solution.

How to find a door pin switch trigger wire with your multimeter:

1. Set to DCV or DC voltage (12V or 20V is fine).

2. In most cars, fasten the (+) probe of your meter to (+)12V constant.

3. Probe the wire you suspect of being the door trigger wire. If the meter reads (+)12V when any door is opened and the meter goes to 0 with the door closed, you have found a trigger wire.

NOTE: Make sure the wire you use “sees” all the doors! Some newer vehicles lack standard-type pinswitches.The dome light in these vehicles is turned on when the door handle is lifted.These usually have a wire coming out of the door into the kick panel which will provide a (-) trigger for all doors.

Finding the starter wire

How to find the (+)12V starter wire with your multimeter:

1. Set to DCV or DC voltage (12V or 20V is fine).

2. Attach the (-) probe of the meter to chassis ground.

3. Probe the wire you suspect of being the starter wire. The steering column is an excellent place to find this wire. Remember you do not need to interrupt the starter at the same point you test it. Hiding your starter kill relay and connections is always recommended.

4. Turn the ignition key switch to the start position.Make sure the car is not in gear! If your meter reads (+)12V, go to the next step.If it doesn’t, probe another wire.

5. Cut the wire you suspect of being the starter wire.

6. Attempt to start the car. If the starter engages, reconnect it and go back to step 3. If the starter does not turn over, you have the right wire.

When connecting the security system’s wires to the wires in the vehicle it is important that the connections are tight and no bare wire is exposed. Shown below are two types of connections that may be used to connect the wires from the security system into the vehicle’s wiring.Both types of connections are electr ically acceptable if made correctly. Other types of “tap-in”connections, such as T-Taps are not acceptable.

SOLDER CONNECTIONS

1. Using your wire strippers and razor knife, strip about 1/2” of insulation off the wire to be connected to, without cutting the wire.

2.Twist the security module’s wire around the bare section of the vehicle’s wire.

3. Solder the bare connection thoroughly using rosin core solder.

4. Completely insulate the connection with electrical tape.

MAKING Y OUR CONNECTIONS

SOLDERLESS BUTT CONNECTIONS

1. Cut the wire and strip back about 1/4” of insulation on each end of the wire.

2.Twist one end of the vehicle’s wire with the security module’s wire.

3.Insert the twisted pair of wires into one end of the butt connector and crimp securely.

4. Insert the other end of the vehicle’s wire into the other end of the butt connector and crimp securely.

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Cut and Strip Vehicle Wire

Vehicle Wire

Module Wire

Crimp

Vehicle Wire

Stripped Vehicle Wire

Vehicle Wire

Module Wire

Vehicle Wire

Crimp

Module Wire

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