Directed Electronics 3808A Installation Manual
Security System 3808A
Installation Guide
This product is intended for installation by a professional
installer only! Attempts to install this product by a person other than a trained professional may result in severe
damage to a vehicle’s electrical system and components.
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N3808A 2012-01
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The Bitwriter® (p/n 998U)
requires chip version 2.8 or
newer to program this unit.
Bitwriters with a date code of 6a or older require an IC upgrade (p/n
998M). Some bitwriters with a date code of 6B do not require the IC
upgrade, refer to tech tip # 1112 for more information.
Contents
Wiring Diagram ............................................................................................................................. 5
10 Pin Main Harness ................................................................................................................. 5
4 pin Auxiliary/Pin switch Monitor Harness .................................................................................. 8
3 pin Door Lock Harness ............................................................................................................ 9
5 pin RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) Harness .................................................................................... 9
Light flash Polarity Setting ......................................................................................................... 10
Programming System Features ........................................................................................................ 11
Feature Menu ......................................................................................................................... 11
Feature Descriptions (consumer factory default settings are in bold) ............................................... 12
Remote Control Programming and Deletion ...................................................................................... 14
System Testing and Impact Sensor Adjusting ..................................................................................... 15
RF Security Setting ................................................................................................................... 15
OEM Security Setting ............................................................................................................... 16
Dealer Security ....................................................................................................................... 16
Nuisance Prevention Circuitry (NPC) ............................................................................................... 17
Long Term Event History ................................................................................................................. 17
Table of Zones .............................................................................................................................. 17
Rapid Resume Logic ...................................................................................................................... 17
Troubleshooting: Alarm .................................................................................................................. 18
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Wiring Diagram
Light Flash
Polarity Jumper Detail
LIGHT FLASH POLARITY
(10A (MAXIMUM) FUSE JUMPER)
Sensor
Adjustment
Antenna
(Red Plug)
Programmer Port
(Blue Plug)
Valet/LED Port
10 Pin Main Harness
BLACK (-) CHASSIS GROUND
RED (+) 12V CONSTANT POWER
WHITE/BLACK LIGHT FLASH RELAY ISOLATION WIRE (87a)
WHITE (+/-) LIGHT FLASH RELAY OUTPUT (30)
YELLOW (+) IGNITION INPUT
RED/WHITE
BROWN
ORANGE
VIOLET
GREEN (-) DOOR TRIGGER INPUT
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(-) 200 mA TRUNK POP OUTPUT
(-) 200 mA HORN/SIREN OUTPUT
(-) 500 mA GROUND WHEN ARMED OUTPUT
(+) DOOR TRIGGER INPUT
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This system can be configured in two different ways.
1. as an add-on security system to the vehicles factory keyless entry system.
2. as a full security system added to the vehicle.
This guide covers the installations of both configurations and is labeled respectively.
BLACK (-) CHASSIS GROUND
This wire is the main unit’s source of ground. DO NOT connect this wire to any factory ground points; they
can cause noise and/or current loss which can affect system performance. Ground the main unit and any
accessories to the same point in the vehicle, (preferably the kick panel). Scrape away any paint and use a
factory bolt or make your own ground with a self-tapping screw and a star washer
[Required connection for both configurations]
RED (+) 12V CONSTANT INPUT
This wire supplies power to the main units’ micro-controller. Remove the supplied fuse before connecting to
the positive terminal of the battery or a constant +12V supply to the ignition switch.
Note: Always use a fuse within 12 inches of the point you obtain (+)12V. Do not use the 15A fuse in the
harness for this purpose. This fuse protects the module.
[Required connection for both configurations]
WHITE/BLACK LIGHT FLASH ISOLATION WIRE (PIN 87a of onboard relay)
This wire is a parking light flash input from the vehicle light switch that connects to pin 87a of the on-board
light flash relay. It is used for vehicles requiring light switch isolation during light flash output. For vehicles
with multiplex light circuits that require switch isolation, the on-board light flash fuse can be replaced with
the specified resistor value (paying attention to the circuit polarity). See diagram below for wiring information.
Note: Replace fuse with specied resistor value
if connecting to multiplex light circuit
(paying special attention to polarity selection).
Light Flash
Polarity Jumper Detail
LIGHT FLASH POLARITY
(10A (MAXIMUM) FUSEJ UMPER)
Light Switch
WHITE/BLACK
Multiplex wire
in vehicle
[Vehicle specific optional connection both configurations]
Cut
X X
WHITE
To control module
in vehicle
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