Directed Electronics 417 User Manual

Model 417

Installation Guide

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What Is Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installation Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . 4

Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Deciding on Component Locations . . . . . . . . . 5

Siren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Control Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Valet/Program Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Status LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Starter Kill Relay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Finding the Wire You Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Constant 12V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Switched Ignition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

(-) Parking Light Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Starter Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Making Your Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Solderless Butt Connections . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Solder Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Primary Harness (H1) Wire Connection Guide . 12

Primary Harness Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Primary Harness Connection Descriptions . . . 12

Plug-In Harnesses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Super Bright LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Valet/Program Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Optional Sensor Harness, 4-Pin Connector . . . 17

Operation Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Standard Vehicle Security and

Operation Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Level I Security Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Level II Security Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Internal Programming Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . 20

Light Flash Jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Level I/Level II Security Mode Jumper . . . . 20

On-Board Dual Stage Shock Sensor . . . . . . . . 21

Initializing the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

System Features Learn Routine. . . . . . . . . . . 22

Feature Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Table of Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Wiring Quick Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . 27

table of contents

Bitwriter™, Car★Com™, Code Hopping™, DEI®, Doubleguard®, ESP™, FailSafe®, Ghost Switch™, Learn Routine™, Nite-Lite®, Nuisance Prevention Circuitry®, NPC®, Revenger®, Silent Mode™, Soft Chirp®, Stinger®, Valet®, Vehicle Recovery System®, VRS®, and Warn Away® are all Trademarks or Registered Trademarks of Directed Electronics, Inc.

what is included

■ The control module (see diagram)

■ A Revenger

Soft Chirp®siren

■ The plug-in Valet®/program switch

■ The plug-in status LED

■ 12-Pin primary harness

■ Starter kill relay package

■ A Stinger

Doubleguard®shock sensor on-board

the control module

12-Pin Primary

Harness Port

2-Pin LED Port

4-Pin Optional

Sensor Port

2-Pin Blue

Valet/Program

Port

Shock Sensor

Adjustment

product description

This unit is used to enhance a vehicle’s original equipment from manufacturer (OEM) factory keyless entry system by converting it into a full-featured alarm system. It has been designed to work with the factory transmitters and to interface with minimal wiring to the vehicle. The databus interface module interfaces with the vehicle’s Class II databus signal wire to arm and disarm the vehicle, and to determine if there has been a vehicle intrusion.

Vehicles with the Class II databus, which can be interfaced with databus interface module are:

■ 1998 and newer Cadillac DeVille and Seville

■ 2000 and newer Buick LeSabre

■ 2001 and newer Oldsmobile Aurora

■ 2000 and newer Pontiac Bonneville

■ 1999 and newer Jeep Grand Cherokee

installation points to remember

BEFORE BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION

■ Check with the customer to decide on a 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 airbag, 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 installation 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 INSTALLATION

■ 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 cir-

cuitry can bypass both instant trigger zones, making them appear to stop working.

■ Carefully reassemble the under-dash trim panels.

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

tools required

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

deciding on component locations

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 its 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 its 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 already come 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 its 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!

locations for the siren

■ 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

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

■ 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

ignition 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.

■ Some good control module locations: Inside the center console or above the underdash fuse box.

Ensure that the location you pick for the switch has sufficient clearance to the rear. The switch should be well hidden. It should also be placed so that passengers or items being stored do not bump it, avoiding places such as the glove box and center console. The switch fits into a

/32-inch hole.

locations for valet/program switch

locations for the control module

This system has Remote Valet, so the user can enter and exit Valet Mode without having to reach the Valet/program switch. DEI introduced this feature so that switch location was less critical in day-to-day use. As long as the Valet/program switch can be reached to disarm without a transmitter, easy access is not important.

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

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

/2-inch 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

/32-inch hole.

■ Use quick-disconnects near the LED wires if the panel is removable. This allows mechanics or other installers to remove the panel without cutting the wires.

locations for the status LED

If the Failsafe®Starter Kill Relay or its connections are immediately visible upon removal of the underdash panel, they can easily be bypassed by a thief. 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.

finding the wires you need

Now that you have decided where each component will be located, you’re going to find the vehicle wires 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 should be performed with a digital multimeter.

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 its own fuse, of the proper value, regardless of how many accessories are added to the main power feed.

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.

finding the 12V switched ignition wire

obtaining constant 12V

starter kill relay

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 (ignition switch harness) is an excellent place to find this wire.

4. Turn the ignition key switch to the run position. If your meter reads (+)12V, advance to Step 5. If your meter does not read (+)12V, probe a different wire.

5. Now turn the key to the start position. The meter display should remain 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 located an ignition wire.

The (-) parking light wire is often found near the switch or at the dash integration module (DIM). 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.

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 a constant +12V source.

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.

4. Turn on the parking lights. If your meter shows 12V, turn off the parking lights and make sure it goes back to zero.

How to find the 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. Make sure the vehicle is not in gear! Turn the ignition key switch to the start position. 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 located the correct wire.

finding the starter wire

finding a (-) parking light wire

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