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.
Bitwriter®, Code Hopping™, Doubleguard®, ESP™, FailSafe®, Ghost Switch™, Learn Routine™, Nite-Lite®, Nuisance
Prevention® Circuitry, Revenger®, Silent Mode™, Soft Chirp®,
Stinger®, Valet®, Vehicle Recovery System®, VRS®, and Warn
Away® are all Trademarks or Registered Trademarks of Directed Electronics.
The Bitwriter® (p/n
998U) requires chip
version 2.7 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
Warning! safety first ........................................................................................................................ 4
H1/4WHITE/BROWNPARKING LIGHT ISOLATION WIRE - PIN 87a of onboard relay
H1/5BLACK(-) CHASSIS GROUND
H1/6VIOLET(+) DOOR TRIGGER INPUT
H1/7BLUE(-) TRUNK PIN/ INSTANT TRIGGER INPUT (N/C OR N/O)
H1/8GREEN(-) DOOR TRIGGER INPUT (N/C* OR N/O)
H1/9BLACK/WHITE(-) 200mA DOME LIGHT SUPERVISION/FLEX RELAY (Programmable) OUTPUT
H1/10WHITE/BLUE200 mA AUX 1 OUTPUT
H1/11WHITE PARKING LIGHT OUTPUT
H1/12
*When using the normally closed setting, this wire only covers one door. Use auxiliary outputs 2, 3 or 4 (as
necessary) programmed as N/C door switch inputs (wired to each individual door of the vehicle) to cover
the other doors. The auxiliary outputs are also programmable as N/O door switch inputs so you can connect
multiple doors without the use of diodes.
When the auxiliaries are programmed for these types of circuits and connected to the vehicle, the alarm
reports a door violation when triggered.
Door Lock Harness (H2), 8-pin connector
H2/1
H2/2BLUE/BLACKUNLOCK #30 COMMON (OUTPUT)
H2/3BROWN/BLACKUNLOCK #87a NORMALLY CLOSED
H2/4VIOLET/BLACK*LOCK #87 NORMALLY OPEN (INPUT)
H2/5GREEN/BLACKLOCK #30 COMMON (OUTPUT)
H2/6WHITE/BLACKLOCK #87a NORMALLY CLOSED
H2/7WHITE/VIOLET
H2/8WHITE/BROWN
RED/WHITE(-) 200mA AUX/TRUNK OUTPUT
ORANGE(-) 500mA GROUND WHEN ARMED OUTPUT
VIOLET*UNLOCK #87 NORMALLY OPEN (INPUT)
FLEX RELAY #87 NORMALLY OPEN (INPUT)**
FLEX RELAY #87a NORMALLY CLOSED**
* Violet and Violet/Black are common at the fuse holder.
** These wires work in conjunction with the Black/white H1/9 wire. The white/violet determines what the
polarity of the H1/9 wire will be and the white/brown will only be used if a five wire circuit is required.
Disarm1. the system, turn the ignition off and close all the doors, hood and trunk.
Press2. and hold the
button of the remote control until a long beep is emitted and
played. (if programmed to operate two systems, ignore the car 1 or car 2 text and beeps at 3 seconds).
Release3. the
button to view the main menu.
Press4. and release the
Press5. and hold the
sensitivity
Sen ##
button.
Sensor Adjust
button until a long beep is emitted and the siren emits a long chirp. The current
is displayed, adjustment mode is ready.
Setup Remote
is displayed.
is displayed.
Adjust the sensitivity:6.
a. Press and release the
b. Press and hold the
and
buttons change the sensitivity.
button. The adjustment is sent to the system and the remote control emits a long
beep as confirmation.
c. Release the button.
Main Menu
is dis-
Note: After each adjustment the sensitivity can be tested by cautiously impacting the vehicle with increasing
intensity. The siren will chirp to indicate the impact level required to fully trigger the alarm.
Exit adjustment mode:
Press• and release the
or
button any time.
Open• the hood or trunk
Turn• the ignition on
Wait for 30 seconds between steps•
The siren will emit one long chirp when exiting adjustment mode.
Adjusting the sensor with the 1way remote:
Disarm the system, turn the ignition Off and close all the doors.1.
Press and hold the 2.
button of the remote control for 8 seconds until the transmit LED turns on then release
it (If programmed to operate two systems, ignore the transmit LED flashes at three seconds).
Press and hold the 3.
button until the transmit LED flashes off then on and the siren emits a long chirp.
Adjustment mode is ready.
Adjust the sensitivity:4.
Press• and release the
Press •and release the
Press• and release the
button to increase the sensitivity. The siren chirps two times.
button to decrease the sensitivity. The siren chirps one time.
button to reset sensitivity to default setting. The siren chirps three times.
Note: After each adjustment the sensitivity can be tested by cautiously impacting the vehicle with increasing
intensity. The siren will chirp to indicate the impact level required to fully trigger the alarm.
Exit adjustment mode:
Press• and release the
button any time to exit adjustment mode, and then press and hold to return the
remote control to normal operation (transmit LED turns off).
Open• the hood or trunk
Turn• the ignition on
Wait for 30 seconds between steps•
The siren will emit one long chirp when exiting adjustment mode.
Open1. a door.
Turn2. the ignition on.
Press3. and release then press and hold the control center button. The control center LED flashes and the
siren chirps one time to confirm the system is prepared.
Release4. the button and proceed below.
Note: Begin Pairing within 60 seconds or the system will exit (indicated by a long siren chirp) and need to
be prepared again.
Prepare the LC remote control
Select the desired car 1 (default) or car 2 operation before proceeding.
Press1. and hold the
button of the remote control until a long beep is emitted and
played (if programmed to operate two systems, ignore the car 1 or car 2 text and beeps at 3 seconds).
Release2. the
button to view the main menu.
Press3. and release the
Press4. and hold the
Press5. and hold the
button two times.
button until
Pair
button until the siren emits a long chirp.
Remote Setup
Pair Remote
is displayed, and then release it.
is displayed
is displayed.
Success
is displayed with a sequence of
chimes.
Note:6. If
Failed
is displayed, make sure the system is still prepared and repeat step 5 until successful.
Prepare the system to be paired with the companion 1-way remote as described above.
Note: If no remote pairing results, the system will exit after 60 seconds.
Main Menu
is dis-
Prepare the companion 1-way remote control to be paired with the system:
Select the desired car 1 (default) or car 2 operation before proceeding.
Press and hold the 1.
button for 8 seconds until the transmit LED turns on, and then release it (If programmed to operate two systems, ignore the transmit LED flashes at 3 seconds).
Press and hold the 2.
Press and hold the 3.
button until the transmit LED flashes off and on three times.
button until the siren emits one long chirp to confirm Pairing.
To exit Pairing mode:
Turn off the ignition, the siren will emit one long chirp. 1.
Press and hold the 2.
button on the remote and then press and hold to return the remote control to normal
The System Features Learn Routine dictates how the unit operates. It is possible to access and change most of
the feature settings using the Control button.
Open1. a door.
Turn2. the ignition on, then off.
Select3. a Menu. Press and hold the Control button. The number of siren chirps indicates the menu num-
ber. 1 chirp indicates menu 1, 2 chirps for menu 2.
When the desired menu chirps are heard, 4. release the Control button.
Select5. a Feature. Press and release the Control button the number of times corresponding to the feature
you wish to change. Then press and hold one more time to select the features.
Program6. the Feature. While holding the Control button, you can program the feature using the remote
control.
For features with only two options;
For features with more than two options;
= option 1 while
= option 2.
selects the options in ascending order, while
selects them in
descending order.
Note: Pressing
button resets the feature to the factory default.
Once a feature is programmed:
Other features can be programmed within the same menu•
Another menu can be selected•
The learn routine can be exited if programming is complete•
To access another feature in the same menu:
Press1. and release the Control button the number of times necessary to advance from the feature you just
programmed to the next one you want to program.
Then 2. press the Control button once more and hold it.
To select another menu:
Press1. and hold the Control button.
After 3 seconds, the unit advances to the next menu and the siren chirps, indicating which menu has been 2.
accessed.
The learn routine exits if any of the following occurs:
The open door is closed•
The ignition is turned On•
There is no activity for 30 seconds•
The Control button is pressed too many times•
1. System Arming mode
Active: the transmitter must be used to arm the system1.
Passive Arm w/o lock: after exiting the vehicle the system will automatically arm. The doors will not 2.
lock
Passive Arm w/lock: after exiting the vehicle the system will automatically arm and lock the doors3.
Auto re-arm w/o lock: if the vehicle is not entered after receiving a disarm command, the system will 4.
automatically re-arm. The doors will not lock
Auto re-arm w/lock: if the vehicle is not entered after receiving a disarm command, the system will 5.
automatically re-arm and lock the doors
2. Panic Mode
On: the Panic output can be activated at any time1.
Ign Off Only : the Panic output can be activated only when the ignition is off2.
Off: the Panic output is defeated3.
3. Confirmation Chirps
On w/Warn Chirps On: arm, disarm, and sensor warn-away chirps are active1.
On w/Warn Chirps Off: arm and disarm chirps are active, warn-away chirps are defeated2.
Off w/Warn Chirps On: arm and disarm chirps are defeated, warn-away chirps are active3.
Off w/Warn Chirps Off: arm, disarm, and sensor warn-away chirps are defeated4.
4. Siren Duration
30sec: the siren output for full trigger activations and Panic mode is 30 seconds1.
60sec: the siren output for full trigger activations and Panic mode is 60 seconds2.
5. Ign-controlled Locks
No Ign-locking: the door lock/unlock outputs will not activate when ignition is turned on/off1.
Lock & Unlock: the door lock & unlock output will activate when ignition is turned on & off2.
Lock Only: the door lock output will activate when ignition is turned on3.
Unlock Only: the door unlock output will activate when ignition is turned off4.
6. Door Lock Pulses
Single: the door lock & unlock outputs will pulse once1.
Double Unlock only: the unlock output only will pulse twice2.
Double Lock Only: the lock output only will pulse twice3.
Double Lock & Unlock: the lock & unlock outputs will pulse twice4.
7. Door Lock Output Duration
0.8sec.: the door lock output pulses will be 800mS in duration1.
3.5sec.: the door lock pulses will be 3.5 seconds in duration2.
0.4 sec.: the door lock pulses will be 400mS in duration3.
8. Ignition Controlled 2nd Unlock
After first unlock: for Ign-controlled unlocking, the 2nd unlock will activate 800mS after the first (driver 1.
door) unlock
With first unlock: for Ign-controlled unlocking, the 2nd unlock will activate at the same time as the first 2.
(driver door) unlock
9. Comfort Closure
No comfort Closure: Comfort Closure is defeated when arming1.
Comfort Closure 1: the door lock pulse (or 2nd pulse for double pulses) will remain on for 20 sec-2.
onds.
Comfort Closure 2: 800mS following the end of the door lock pulse (or 2nd pulse for double pulses); 3.
the door lock output will turn on again for 20 seconds.
10. Horn Function
Full Alarm Only: the horn output will pulse only during full trigger events.1.
Siren Function 20/30/40/50ms: The horn output will emulate the siren output with selectable chirp 2.
output timing to compensate for OEM horn inefficiency.
Normally Open: for vehicles with a hood switch that rests at ground when the hood is OPEN1.
Normally Closed: for vehicles with a hood switch that rests at ground when the hood is CLOSED2.
12. Trunk Switch Type
Normally Open: for vehicles with a trunk switch that rests at ground when the trunk is OPEN1.
Normally Closed: for vehicles with a trunk switch that rests at ground when the trunk is CLOSED2.
13. Door Switch Type
Normally Open: for vehicles with door switches that rest at ground when the door is OPEN1.
Normally Closed: for vehicles with door switches that rest at ground when the door is CLOSED2.
14. Immobilizer Type
Normally Open: the starter kill relay will rest OPEN when main power is disconnected1.
Normally Closed: the starter kill relay rests CLOSED when main power is disconnected2.
15. Sensor Full Trigger
Single: full trigger activation of only one sensor is required to fully trigger the alarm1.
Double: full trigger activation of two sensors within a ten second period is required to fully trigger 2.
the alarm.
16. Nuisance Prevention
On: sensors that trigger excessively will be defeated until they have been stable for more than one 1.
hour
Off: sensors will not be defeated if triggered excessively2.
17. Flex Relay
Dome: the (H1/9) Black/White wire will operate as Dome Light Supervision 1.
Horn: the (H1/9) Black/White wire will operate as Horn Honk Output; the (H3/6) Brown wire will 2.
operate as Dome Light Supervision.
Trunk: the (H1/9) Black/White wire will operate as Trunk Release Output; the (H1/1) Red/White 3.
wire will operate as Dome Light Supervision.
18. VRS
Off: The Vehicle Recovery System is disabled1.
On – Disarm chirps off: The Vehicle Recovery System is enabled and, when disarmed by Remote 2.
Control, will not chirp the siren.
On – Disarm chirps on: The Vehicle Recovery System is enabled and, when disarmed by Remote 3.
Control, will chirp the siren 3 times to confirm.
19. Remote Button Unlock (Ign off)
On: a message telling the remote control to unlock the keypad is sent each time the vehicle ignition 1.
is turned off
Off: no message is sent2.
Off: One-Time Bypass is not available1.
On: the One-Time Bypass feature will defeat Passive Arming once and, if Armed by remote control, 2.
will defeat Comfort Closure and Aux outputs linked to Arming
2. Override Pulse Count
1-5: sets the number of presses (1-5) on the Control Button required to override the alarm system•
3. Door Trigger error Chirp
On: if the door trigger is active when arming, the siren will emit a chirp and a message will be sent 1.
to the 2way remote control as an alert
Off: an active door trigger when arming will not create an alert output2.
4. Ign-controlled Dome light
On: the dome light output will activate when the ignition is turned off1.
Off: the dome light output will not activate when the ignition is turned off2.
5. OEM Alarm Disarm w/Aux/Trunk
On: the OEM Alarm Disarm wire will pulse as programmed when the Aux/Trunk output is activated1.
Off: the OEM Alarm Disarm wire will not pulse when the Aux/Trunk output is activated2.
6. OEM Alarm Disarm Output
With Unlock: the OEM Alarm Disarm wire will pulse as programmed at the same time as the unlock 1.
(Blue) wire
Before Unlock: the OEM Alarm Disarm wire will pulse as programmed before the unlock wire2.
7. OEM Alarm Disarm Pulses
1: the OEM Alarm Disarm wire will pulse once per operation1.
2: the OEM Alarm Disarm wire will pulse twice per operation2.
8. Aux/Trunk Output Type
Refer to Aux 1 Output Type descriptions1.
9. Aux/Trunk Linking
Refer to Aux 1 Linking descriptions1.
10. Aux 1 Output Type
Validity: when the Aux command is received the wire will turn on and remain on until the command 1.
ceases
Latch: when the Aux command is received the wire will turn on and remain on until the command is 2.
received again
Latch/reset/Ignition: when the Aux command is received the wire will turn on and remain on until the 3.
command is received again or the ignition is turned on/off
Timed: when the Aux command is received the wire will turn on for the programmed time duration 4.
(default 30sec)
Off: the output will not activate for a remote control command, use this option when the Aux com-5.
mand controls an external device such as a garage door module
OEM alarm arm: the output will not activate for a remote control command, it will pulse when the 6.
system arms to activate the OEM alarm system.
2nd unlock: the wire will operate as 2nd unlock and will not activate for remote control commands7.
Remote start report: the output will pulse once to activate an add-on remote start module and the 8.
Trunk Pin wire (H1/7) will be monitored for a ground input to confirm remote start activation.
11. Aux 1 Linking
No Linking: the Aux output will not activate for a remote control command1.
Link to Arm: the Aux output will activate for the Arm command2.
Link to Disarm: the Aux output will activate for the Disarm command3.
Link to Arm/Disarm: the Aux output will activate for the Arm & Disarm commands4.
Validity: refer to Aux 1 output type description1.
Latch: refer to Aux 1 output type description2.
Latch/reset/Ignition: refer to Aux 1 output type description3.
Timed: refer to Aux 1 output type description4.
Off: refer to Aux 1 output type description5.
OEM alarm arm: refer to Aux 1 output type description6.
2nd unlock: refer to Aux 1 output type description7.
N/O door switch: for vehicles with multiple door switches that rest at ground when the door is 8.
OPEN
N/C door switch: for vehicles with multiple door switches that rest at ground when the door is 9.
CLOSED
13. Aux 2 Linking
refer to Aux 1 Linking description•
14. Aux 3 Output Type
Validity: refer to Aux 1 output type description1.
Latch: refer to Aux 1 output type description2.
Latch/reset/Ignition: refer to Aux 1 output type description3.
Timed: refer to Aux 1 output type description4.
Off: refer to Aux 1 output type description5.
OEM alarm arm: refer to Aux 1 output type description6.
2nd unlock: refer to Aux 1 output type description7.
N/O door switch: refer to Aux 2 output type description8.
N/C door switch: refer to Aux 2 output type description9.
15. Aux 3 Linking
refer to Aux 1 Linking description•
16. Aux 4 Output Type
Validity: refer to Aux 1 output type description1.
Latch: refer to Aux 1 output type description2.
Latch/reset/Ignition: refer to Aux 1 output type description3.
Timed: refer to Aux 1 output type description4.
Off: refer to Aux 1 output type description5.
OEM alarm arm: refer to Aux 1 output type description6.
2nd unlock: refer to Aux 1 output type description7.
N/O door switch: refer to Aux 2 output type description8.
N/C door switch: refer to Aux 2 output type description9.
Remote start report: refer to Aux 1 output type description10.
17. Aux 4 Linking
refer to Aux 1 Linking description1.
18. Remote start button control
None: The 1.
Aux 1: The 2.
Aux 4: The 3.
button has no function
button will command Aux 1
button will command Aux 4
If programming with the Bitwriter®, the learn routine can be locked or unlocked. If the learn routine
has previously been locked, it must be unlocked with Bitwriter® - this cannot be done manually with
the Control button.
The Bitwriter® gives you access to a wider range of system options. These features and the adjustments
that may be programmed are described in the table below.
Siren Duration: sets the Full Trigger output duration in 1 second intervals up to 180 seconds.1.
Sensor 1 level: directly sets the sensor level of the on-board shock sensor2.
Zone 4 Sensor Icon Type: sets the Zone 4 (Sensor 2) name to be displayed in the Text Field for Warn-3.
away and Full Trigger activations
Zone 7 Sensor Icon Type: sets the Zone 7 (Sensor 3) name to be displayed in the Text Field for Warn-4.
away and Full Trigger activations
Aux/Trunk Icon Type: sets the name to be displayed in the text field when the Aux/Trunk output is acti-5.
vated/de-activated
Aux 1 Timed Output: sets the output duration in 1 second intervals up to 90 seconds for Aux 16.
Aux 1 Icon Type: sets the Accessory name to be displayed in the text field when the Aux 1 output is ac-7.
tivated/de-activated
Aux 2 Timed Output: sets the Aux 2 “Timed” output in 1 second intervals up to 90 seconds8.
Aux 2 Icon Type: sets the Accessory name to be displayed in the text field when the Aux 2 output is ac-9.
tivated/de-activated
Aux 3 Timed Output: sets the Aux 3 “Timed” output in 1 second intervals up to 90 seconds10.
Aux 3 Icon Type: sets the Accessory name to be displayed in the text field when the Aux 3 output is ac-11.
tivated/de-activated
Aux 4 Timed Output: sets the Aux 4 “Timed” output in 1 second intervals up to 90 seconds12.
Feature Programming: locks and unlocks the user’s ability to enter the feature menus and manually 13.
change the main unit programming using the Control Center
Transmitter Programming: locks and unlocks the user’s ability to enter the remote control/Reset menu and 14.
manually change any functions using the Control Center
Basic Remote Functions
See Owner’s guide for functionality details on both the LC and 1-way companion remote control.
Reset and Deletion
If a feature needs to be reset or the remote controls need to be deleted, use the following procedure.
Open a door.1.
Turn the ignition to the ON position.2.
Within 10 seconds, press and release the Control button: 2 times if you want to delete remotes or 3 times 3.
to reset features. These function steps are described next.
Delete remotes: This feature erases all remotes from the memory of the security system. This is useful
in cases when a customer’s remote is lost or stolen.
Note: This does not reset the programmed features of the security system.
Reset Features: This resets all features of the security system to the factory default settings.
Note: This feature does not delete the remotes from the security system.
Once you have selected the function step, press the Control button once more and hold it. The LED flashes 4.
and the siren chirps to confirm the selected functional step. Do not release the Control button
While holding the control button, press the 5.
the feature has been successfully reset.
Once the feature is reset, the Control button can be released.
button on the remote control. The unit chirps to confirm that
Note: For step 1, the + or - Door Trigger Input wire needs to be connected unless using an interface module
that supplies the door trigger through D2D.
Long Term Event History
The system stores the last six full triggers in memory. These are not erasable. To access long term event history:
With the ignition Off, 1. press and hold the Control button (on Control Center).
Turn2. the ignition On.
Release3. the Control button.
Within 5 seconds, 4. press and release the Control button. The status LED flashes in groups indicating the
last six zones that triggered the unit for 1 minute or until the ignition is turned off (indicated in the order
of most recent first to oldest last). Refer to Table of Zones.
Note: The Warn Away triggers are not stored to memory and is not reported.
A zone is represented by the number of status LED flashes used by the system to identify a particular type of
input.
ZoneDescriptionInput Description
1Trunk PinH1/7 Blue wire
2Instant trigger: a heavier impact
detected by the onboard shock sensor
3Door switch triggerH1/8 Green or H1/6 Violet wire
4Instant trigger: For optional sensors3 pin optional GWA MUX port
5Ignition triggerH3/5 Yellow wire
6Hood PinH3/7 Grey wire
7Instant trigger: For optional sensors4 pin optional MUX port
On board shock sensor.
Troubleshooting: Alarm
Shock sensor doesn’t trigger the alarm:
Was the onboard shock sensor adjusted before the brain was mounted? If so re-adjust the sensor.1.
Has the onboard shock sensor been turned off? The sensor has the ability to be turned off when 2.
adjusting.
Has the NPC® system been triggered? If so, you hear 5 chirps when disarming. To check this, turn the 3.
ignition key on and off to clear the NPC® memory, and then retest the shock sensor. For a detailed
description of NPC®, see Nuisance Prevention Circuitry section of the owners guide.
Door input does not immediately trigger full alarm. Instead, chirps are heard for the first 3 seconds:
That’s how the progressive two-stage door input works! This is a feature of this system even if the door •
is instantly closed again, the progression from chirps to constant siren continues.
Closing the door triggers the system, but opening the door does not:
Have you correctly identified the type of door switch system? This happens often when the wrong •
door input has been used.
System does not passively arm until it is remotely armed and then disarmed:
Is passive arming programmed ON?1.
Are the door inputs connected? Is the H1/7 blue wire connected to the door trigger wire in the ve-2.
hicle? Either the H1/8 green or the H1/6 violet should be used instead.
Door input does not respond with the progressive trigger, but with immediate full alarm:
Does the Status LED indicate that the trigger was caused by the shock sensor? (See •Table of Zones sec-
tion of this guide.) The shock sensor, if set to extreme sensitivity, may be detecting the door unlatching
before the door switch sends its signal. Reducing the sensitivity can solve this problem.