DesignTech 28623TN Instruction Manual

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Directed Electronics (hereinafter "Directed") promises to the original purchaser to repair or replace with a comparable reconditioned Directed DIY remote start unit if this Directed DIY remote start unit (hereinafter "Unit"), excluding without limitation, any remote transmitters or associated accessories, proves defective in materials or workmanship under normal use for the life of the vehicle which the Unit is originally installed. During this period, so long as the Unit remained installed in the original vehicle, Directed will at its option, repair or replace this Unit if it is proved defective in workmanship or material PROVIDED the Unit is returned to Directed's warranty department at One Viper Way, Vista, CA 92081, along with $20 postage and handling fee, a bill of sale or other dated proof of purchase bearing the following information: Date of purchase, name and location of the merchant who sold the Unit, and product description. This warranty does not cover labor costs for the removal or reinstallation of the Unit. This warranty is non-transferable and does not apply to any Unit that has been modified or used in a manner contrary to its intended purpose, and this warranty does not cover damage to any Unit caused by installation or removal of the Unit. This warranty is void if the Unit has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use, neglect, improper service or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or workmanship. Directed makes no warranty against theft of a vehicle or its contents.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE PRODUCT WARRANTY, OTHERWISE, ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTY, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, AND DIRECTED NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT. DIRECTED HAS ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS OR INSTALLERS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

LIMITATION OF DAMAGES AND LIABILITY. CONSUMER'S REMEDY IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE UNIT, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL DIRECTED'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE UNIT. IN ANY EVENT, DIRECTED SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR, TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW, DAMAGES RESULTING FROM DEATH OR INJURY ARISING OUT OF

OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE INSTALLATION, USE, IMPROPER USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF THE PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THE CONSUMER AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN THE CONSUMER AND DIRECTED SHALL BE RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LAWS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.

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This product warranty is automatically void if its date code or serial number is defaced, missing, or altered.

Make sure you have all of the following information from your dealer:

A clear copy of the sales receipt, showing the following:

➤ Date of purchase ➤ Authorized dealer's company name and address ➤ Item number

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what is included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

installation tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

system maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

fcc/id notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

warning! safety first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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H1 Harness - 6 pin connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

H2 Harness - 6 pin connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

relay heavy gauge wires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Step 1, Heavy Gauge Wire Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Step 2, H1, Main Harness Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Step 3, H2 Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Step 4, Mounting the Receiver/Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Step 5, Immobilizer Bypass Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Step 6, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Remote Start Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Testing the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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Transmitter Button Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Remote Start Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Convenience Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Glossary of terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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Install Guide

what is included

Control Module 6-Pin Main H1 Harness 6-Pin H2 Secondary Harness Heavy Gauge Wires Antenna and cable Two 3-button remotes Crash code card Combination Momentary Switch and LED Hood Pin Switch Hardware Kit Additional parts may be required (such as relays or bypass).

installation tools

Digital Multi-Meter Drill

4 Drill Bit (for hood pin switch)

Screwdrivers (Phillips and Flathead) Wire Stripper Solder Iron Electrical Tape Pliers Crimping Tool

note: The installation tools listed above may be optional and those required will vary depending on your vehicle.

important information

Congratulations on the purchase of your remote start system. This system allows you the convenience of remotely starting your vehicle with the push of a button as well as other optional features. Properly installed, this system will provide years of trouble-free operation.

Please take the time to carefully read this User’s Guide in its entirety prior to installing your system.

You can print additional or replacement copies of this manual by accessing the Directed web site at www.autocommand.com.

system maintenance

The system requires no specific maintenance. Your transmitter is powered by a miniature 12-volt battery (type 23A) that will last approximately one year under normal use. When the battery begins to weaken, the operating range will be reduced.

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important! If you are not comfortable working with electronics or unfamiliar with the tools required, please contact your local dealer for advice or ask to have the remote start professionally installed to avoid costly damages. Failure to properly install the remote starter may result in property damage, personal injury, or both.

fcc/id notice

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this device.

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 control transmitter. Therefore, never operate the system in an area that does not have adequate ventilation. The following precautions are the sole responsibility of the user; however, the following recommendations should be made to all users of this system:

1. Never operate the system in an enclosed or partially enclosed area without ventilation (such as a garage).

2. When parking in an enclosed or partially enclosed area or when having the vehicle serviced, the remote start system must be disabled by placing the system into Valet Mode.

3. It is the user's sole responsibility to properly handle and keep out of reach from children all remote control units to assure that the system does not unintentionally remote start the vehicle.

4. THE USER MUST INSTALL A CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR IN OR ABOUT THE LIVING AREA ADJACENT

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TO THE VEHICLE. ALL DOORS LEADING FROM ADJACENT LIVING AREAS TO THE ENCLOSED OR PARTIALLY ENCLOSED VEHICLE STORAGE AREA MUST AT ALL TIMES REMAIN CLOSED.

Use of this product in a manner contrary to its intended mode of operation may result in property damage, personal injury, or death. Except when performing the Safety Check outlined in this user’s guide, (1) Never remotely start the vehicle with the vehicle in gear, and (2) Never remotely start the vehicle with the keys in the ignition.

After the remote start module has been installed, test the remote start module in accordance with the Safety Check outlined in this installation guide. If the vehicle starts when performing the Neutral Safety Shutdown Circuit test, the remote start unit has not been properly installed. The remote start module must be removed or properly reinstalled so that the vehicle does not start in gear. OPERATION OF THE REMOTE START MODULE IF THE VEHICLE STARTS IN GEAR IS CONTRARY TO ITS INTENDED MODE OF OPERATION. OPERATING THE REMOTE START SYSTEM UNDER THESE CONDITIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY. IMMEDIATELY CEASE THE USE OF THE UNIT AND REPAIR OR DISCONNECT THE INSTALLED REMOTE START MODULE. DIRECTED WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE OR PAY FOR INSTALLATION OR REINSTALLATION COSTS.

Wiring Quick Reference Guide

input

Black (-)

Heavy guage

ground wire

YELLOW (+/-) parking light output

BROWN/WHITE (-) factory alarm disarm output

VIOLET (-) negative hood pin shutdown output

ORANGE (+) brake input

WHITE/BLACK (-) 400mA status output

RED/WHITE (-) remote start activation

GREEN Tachometer input

BLUE (-) 400mA horn/siren output

RED/BLACK (-) wait-to-start input

YELLOW/GREEN (+) ignition output

BROWN (-) 400mA RAP, Dome light, Starter kill output

YELLOW/BROWN (-) 400mA Headlight output

Wires

Heavy Gauge

PINK

WHITE (+)

YELLOW

Fused light

flash jumper

BLUE

GREEN (+) output to ign/acc2 circuit

PINK

ANTENNA CABLE PORT

MOMENTARY SWITCH

H1 Harness - 6 pin connector

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Pin # Color Note

H1/1

Yellow

Selectable positive or negative parking light output

H1/2

Brown/White

Use this wire if the vehicle is equipped with a factory alarm. Connect to disarm wire listed on your sheet.

H1/3

Violet

Connect this wire to supplied hood pin switch

H1/4

Orange

Connect this to wire in vehicle that shows 12 volts when brake is pressed

H1/5

White/Black

Provides a ground during remote start. This wire is normally connected to a bypass module if your vehicle needs one.

H1/6

Red/White

This wire will start the vehicle when it sees two negative pulses. Only used when incorporating into existing alarm or for testing purposes.

RED/WHITE (-) remote start activation input

WHITE/BLACK (-) 400mA status output

ORANGE (+) brake switch shutdown input

VIOLET (-) hood pin shutdown input

BROWN/WHITE (-) factory disarm output

YELLOW (+/-) parking light output

HH11//11

HH11//22

HH11//33

HH11//44

HH11//55

HH11//66

H2 Harness - 6 pin connector

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Pin # Color Note

H2/1

Green

Use this wire if the vehicle fails to start correctly in voltage mode

H2/2

Blue

Negative output to horn or siren circuit. If your horn is positive, use a relay.

H2/3

Red/Black

Used on diesel engines only. Connects to wait-to-start wire

H2/4

Yellow/Green

Ignition output. Connect this wire to the ignition input of an aftermarket alarm system.

H2/5

Brown

Retained accessory shutdown or factory rearm output. Connect this wire to factory arm wire if equiped or to door trigger wire if your vehicle’s accessories stay on after remote start finishes cycle.

H2/6

Yellow/Brown

Headlight output. Connect this wire to headlight wire in car. If headlights are positive, a relay is required.

YELLOW/BROWN (-) 400mA headlight output

BROWN (-) 400mA RAP Output

YELLOW/GREEN (+) ignition output

RED/BLACK (-) wait-to-start input

BLUE (-) 400mA horn/siren output

GREEN Tachometer input

HH22//11

HH22//22

HH22//33

HH22//44

HH22//55

HH22//66

relay heavy gauge wires

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BLACK (-) ground

YELLOW (+) starter output

PINK (+) 12 volt input

WHITE (+) accessory output

BLUE (+) ignition 1 output

PINK (+) 12 volt input

GREEN (+) Ign2 or Acc2 output

Installation Overview

Be sure to read this section thoroughly in its entirety before starting the installation. Pay special attention to all warnings to prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle.

Visit our 24-hour technical web site (www.autocommand.com) to get a vehicle-specific wiring guide prior to starting this installation.

Have your crash code number handy when contacting tech support or visiting the web site. During the installation if you are unable to find answers to your questions on the web site, call 1-800-4771382 for live technical assistance. Please note that live technical support is available Monday-Friday 6am-6pm PST, and SaturdaySunday 7am-3:30pm PST.

WARNING

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Verify that the transmission is set to park and that the parking brake is set before beginning installation.

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On vehicles with air bags or supplemental restraint systems (SRS) you may notice a bright yellow tube with small wires in it marked SRS underneath the steering column near the key cylinder. DO NOT tamper or unplug these for any reason to prevent costly damages to your vehicle or personal injury. Tampering may cause unintended deployment of airbags.

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This system is intended for automatic, fuel-injected vehicles only. Installation in any other vehicle is contrary to its intended use.

Step 1, Heavy Gauge Wire Connections

Ground Wire

The BLACK wire connects to the pin next to the light flash jumper fuse. 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 the drivers kick panel (do not ground on dash). Using a self-tapping screw, drill the screw with the ring terminal to the kick panel. Once screwed down, pull on the wire to ensure a good connection.

Constant Power and Ignition wires

Almost all your power and ignition wires can be found behind the key cylinder under the lower driver's side dash panel. Using the appropriate hand tools, remove the lower dash panel taking care not to break any parts. If the panel does not come off easily, check for any additional screws you may have missed.

SELF-TAPPING

BOLT OR SCREW

GROUND

WIRE

RING

TERMINAL

DIA-591

NOTE: REMOVE ANY PAINT

BELOW RING CONNECTOR

Once the lower dash panel has been removed, locate the ignition harness at the back of the key cylinder. This is usually a group of heavy gauge wires (approximate 14ga.).

Place the black lead of the LED tester to a clean metal surface in the kick panel area and secure it. Probe one of the thicker gauge wires. The ignition wire colors of your specific vehicle can be obtained at www.autocommand.com.

Testing for Constant Power Wires

WARNING! Before making any connection to constant

battery power make sure that the two 30 amp fuses are removed from the fuse holders on the two pink 12 VOLT wires. Failure to do so may cause fire or shorting of sensitive electrical components.

note! More problems are attributed to poor ground connections than any other cause. Take extra care to ensure the ground is a clean metal-to-metal contact and secure.

With the key in the off position, test the suspect wire. The constant power wire will read 12V on the multimeter. Once the constant power wire has been identified, solder the two heavy gauge 12 VOLT wires (PINK) from the control module to it and wrap the connection with electrical tape.

Testing for Ignition Wires

With the multimeter lead still connected in the kick panel, locate the suspected ignition wire. It will test differently than constant 12 volts. Place the red lead of the multimeter on the suspected wire. With the key in the off position the multimeter will read 0. Turn the key to the on position and the multimeter will read 12 volts. Now, watching your multimeter, turn the key to the crank position. If the 12 volts stays on, then you have found your ignition wire. If the wire tests correctly, solder the BLUE heavy gauge wire to it and wrap the connection with electrical tape.

If the vehicle requires more than one ignition as per the web site information, follow the same test procedure and solder the GREEN heavy gauge wire to it then wrap the connection with electrical tape. If your vehicle has only one ignition wire, secure the GREEN wire and dress it out of the way.

note! If the vehicle has more than one constant power wire, utilize two of them. Connect one of the heavy gauge PINK wires to one of the constant power wires and the other heavy gauge PINK wire to the other constant power wire.

If your vehicle requires more than two ignitions, an additional relay (not provided) is required. Refer to the diagram below.

+12 VDC CONSTANT (FUSED 20A)

2nd IGNITION RELAY (NOT PROVIDED)

GREEN (+) OUTPUT TO 2nd IGNITION

TO 2nd IGNITION

+12 VDC CONSTANT (FUSED 20A)

87A

TO 2

87A

TO 3rd IGNITION

GROUND

IGNITION

3rd IGNITION RELAY (NOT PROVIDED)

GROUND

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 multimeter’s black lead connected to ground. Take the red lead and probe the wire suspected to be the accessory wire. With the key off, your multimeter should read 0 volts. Turn the key to the on position the multimeter should read 12 volts. Now turn the key to the crank position. If you have the correct accessory wire the multimeter will read 0 volts while the starter is cranking and 12 volts once the key returns to the on position. If the wire tests correctly, strip some insulation off and solder the WHITE heavy gauge wire and wrap it with electrical tape. Refer to the diagram below.

If your vehicle requires more than one accessory then the GREEN ign2 wire can be programmed to function as an accessory output.

WHITE (+) 30A OUTPUT TO

ACCESSORY CIRCUIT

+12 VDC CONSTANT (FUSED 20A)

TO ACCESSORY

+12 VDC CONSTANT (FUSED 20A)

87A

TO 2nd ACCESSORY

GROUND

TO ACCESSORY

GROUND

ACCESSORY RELAY (NOT PROVIDED)

2nd ACCESSORY RELAY (NOT PROVIDED)

If the GREEN wire is being used for ign2 an additional relay (not provided) is required for a 2nd accessory.

Now that the accessories have been located, find the suspected starter wire according to the web information. Leave the black lead of your tester on ground and place the red lead of your multimeter on this wire. The multimeter should read 0 volts in all key positions except the crank position. In the crank position your multimeter should read 12 volts, and will go to 0 volts when the starter disengages.

Many Nissan and late-model Chrysler vehicles have two starter wires. A relay and/or resistor (not provided) is required to hook up the additional starter wire. Refer to the diagram below.

note! Always check the Web site information on your vehicle for warnings regarding the starter wire and check engine lights. Some vehicles will trip a check engine light if the starter wire is cut.

+12 VDC CONSTANT (FUSED 20A)

STARTER RELAY (NOT PROVIDED)

87A

TO 2nd STARTER

YELLOW (+) OUTPUT

TO STARTER

+12 VDC CONSTANT (FUSED 20A)

GROUND

TO STARTER

2nd STARTER RELAY (NOT PROVIDED)

GROUND

Once you locate the starter wire, cut the wire in half (check the web information before cutting) and try to start the vehicle. If the vehicle does not start, the correct wire has been identified. Reconnect both ends of the starter wire while soldering the thick YELLOW (6) wire of the heavy guage wires to it and wrap the connection with electrical tape.

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