Directed Electronics PYTHON 480XP User Manual

480XP

Installation Guide

N552P 4-02

NOTE: This product is intended for installation by a professional installer only! Any attempt to install this product by any person other than a trained professional may result in severe damage to a vehicle’s electrical system and components.

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Table of Contents

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Before Beginning the Installation ..........5

Finding the Tachometer Wire ...............5

Finding the WAIT-TO-START Bulb

Wire for Diesels ....................................6

After the Installation .............................6

Vehicle Anti-Theft Systems

(Immobilizers) ......................................6

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Primary Harness (H1) Wiring Diagram 7

Primary Harness Wire Descriptions ......7

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Secondary Harness (H2)

Wiring Diagram .................................11

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Heavy Gauge Relay Satellite

Wiring Diagram .................................12

Heavy Gauge Relay Satellite

Wire Descriptions ...............................13

Remote Start Ribbon Harness

Wiring Diagram .................................13

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Remote Start Harness (H3)

Wiring Diagram .................................14

Remote Start Harness

Wire Descriptions ...............................14

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Testing the Neutral Safety Switch .......16

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Super Bright LED,

2-Pin WHITE Plug ............................17

Valet/Program Switch,

2-Pin BLUE Plug ................................18

Programmer Interface, 3-Pin Port .......18

Mounting the Receiver/Antenna .........19

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

Tach Threshold On/Off ......................20

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Menu #1 - Basic Features ....................23

Menu #2 - Remote Start Features .......23

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Menu #2 - Remote Start Features .......25

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Standard Configuration ......................29

Single Button Arm/Disarm

Configuration .....................................29

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Warning! Safety First

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Due to the complexity of this system, installation of this product must only be performed by an authorized Directed dealer.

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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, authorized Directed dealers should make the following recommendations to all users of this system:

1. Never operate the system in an enclosed or partially enclosed area without ventilation.

2. When parking in an enclosed or partially enclosed area or when having the vehicle serviced, the remote start system must be disabled using the installed toggle switch.

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

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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 installation 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. The user will be responsible for having the neutral safety feature of the vehicle periodically checked, wherein the vehicle must not remotely start while the car is in gear. This testing should be performed by an authorized Directed dealer in accordance with the Safety Check outlined in this product installation guide. If the vehicle starts in gear, cease remote start operation immediately and consult with the user to fix the problem immediately.

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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. All installations must be performed by an authorized DEI dealer.

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Installation Points to Remember

Before Beginning the Installation

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Please read this entire installation guide before beginning the installation. The installation of this

remote start system requires interfacing with many of the vehicle’s systems. Many new vehicles

use low-voltage or multiplexed systems that can be damaged by low-resistance testing devices,

such as test lights and logic probes (computer safe test lights). Test all circuits with a high-quality

digital multi-meter before making connections.

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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. Many airbag systems will display a diagnostic

code through their warning lights after they lose power. Disconnecting the battery requires this

code to be erased, which can require a trip to the dealer.

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Check with the customer on status LED location.

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

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

Finding the Tachometer Wire

To test for a tachometer wire, a multimeter capable of testing AC voltage must be used. The

tachometer wire will show between 1V and 6V AC. In multi-coil ignition systems, the system can

learn individual coil wires. Individual coil wires in a multi-coil ignition system will register lower

amounts of AC voltage. Also, if necessary, the system can use a fuel injector control wire for engine

speed sensing.

Common locations for a tachometer wire are the ignition coil, instrument cluster, fuel injectors, or

engine computers.

IMPORTANT! Do not test tachometer wires using a test light or logic probe! This will damage the vehicle.

IMPORTANT! This product is designed for fuel-injected, automatic transmission vehicles only. Installing it in a standard transmission vehicle is dangerous and is contrary to its intended use.

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How to find a tachometer wire with your multimeter:

1. Set to ACV or AC voltage (12V or 20V is fine).

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

3. Start and run the vehicle.

4. Probe the wire you suspect of being the tachometer wire with the red probe of the meter.

5. If this is the correct wire the meter will read between 1V and 6V.

Finding the WAIT-TO-START Bulb Wire for Diesels

In diesel vehicles it is necessary to interface with the wire that turns on the WAIT TO START light

in the dashboard. This wire illuminates the bulb until the vehicle’s glow plugs are properly heated.

When the light goes out the vehicle can be started. This wire is always available at the connector

leading to the bulb in the dashboard. It can also be found at the Engine Control Module (ECM)

in many vehicles.

To test and determine the polarity of this wire:

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

2. Attach the (+) probe of the meter to (+)12V.

3. Probe the wire that you suspect leads to the bulb with the (-) probe of the meter.

4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

5. If the meter indicates 12 volts until the light goes out you have isolated the correct wire and the

wire's polarity is negative (ground while the bulb is on).

6. If the meter reads zero volts until the light goes out and then reads 12 volts, you have isolated

the correct wire and the wire's polarity is positive.

After the Installation

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Test all functions. The Using Your System section of the Owner's Guide is very helpful when

testing.

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Review and complete the Safety Check section of this guide prior to the vehicle reassembly.

Vehicle Anti-Theft Systems (Immobilizers)

Vehicle anti-theft systems (immobilizers) require a bypass module. The bypass module allows for

easy interfacing, while still maintaining the OEM security system’s integrity. For vehicle listings and

required bypass, see DirectFax Document 1059, available only to authorized dealers though the

technical resources listed at the front of this guide.

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Primary Harness (H1) Wire Connection Guide

Primary Harness (H1) Wiring Diagram

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Primary Harness Wire Descriptions

H1/1 ORANGE (-) Ground-When-Armed Output

This wire supplies a (-) 500 mA ground as long as the system is armed. This output ceases as soon

as the system is disarmed. The orange wire is pre-wired to control the 8618 starter kill relay.

NOTE: if using the H1/1 Orange wire to activate an add-on accessory such as window automation,

pager or voice module a 1Amp diode must be installed to ensure proper operation. Insert the diode

as shown in the following diagram.

RED/WHITE (-) 200 mA Channel 2 Programmable Output

RED (+) Constant Power Input

BROWN (-) Horn Honk Output

OPEN No Wire

BLACK (-) Chassis Ground Input

VIOLET No Function

BLUE No Function

GREEN No Function

BLACK/WHITE (-) 200 mA Domelight Supervision Output

WHITE/BLUE (-) Remote Start Activation Input

WHITE (+)/(-) Selectable Light Flash Output

ORANGE (-) 500 mA Armed Output

H1/1

H1/2

H1/3

H1/4

H1/5

H1/6

H1/7

H1/8

H1/9

H1/10

H1/11

H1/12

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H1/2 WHITE (+/-) Selectable Light Flash Output

As shipped, this wire should be connected to the (+) parking light wire. If the light flash polarity jumper is moved to the (-) position (see the Programming Jumper section of this guide), this wire supplies a (-) 200 mA output. This is available for driving (-) light control wires in Toyota, Lexus, BMW, some Mitsubishi, some Mazda, and other models.

NOTE: For parking light systems that draw 10 amps or more, the jumper must be switched to a (-) light flash output. (See the Programming Jumpers section of this guide.) P/N 8617 or a standard automotive SPDT relay must be used on the H1/2 light flash output wire.

IMPORTANT! DO NOT connect this wire to a negative vehicle light flash wire before changing the programming jumper to the negative polarity position or damage to vehicle light circuit may occur.

IMPORTANT! Never interrupt any wire other than the starter wire.

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H1/3 WHITE/BLUE Activation Input

A momentary input on this wire will start or stop the motor, just as transmitting Channel 3 from the remote transmitter does. It is often connected to an optional momentary push-button switch to make activating Valet Take Over more convenient.

H1/4 BLACK/WHITE (-) 200 mA Domelight Supervision Output

Connect this wire to the optional domelight supervision relay as shown in the following diagram:

H1/8 BLACK (-) Chassis Ground Connection

Connect this wire to a clean, paint-free sheet metal location (driver kick panel) using a factory bolt

that DOES NOT have any vehicle component grounds attached to it. A screw should only be used

when in conjunction with a two-sided lock washer. Under dash brackets and door sheet metal are

not acceptable ground points. It is recommended that all security components be grounded at the

same location.

IMPORTANT! This output is only intended to drive a relay. It cannot be connected directly to the domelight circuit, as the output cannot support the current draw of one or more bulbs.

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H1/10 BROWN (+) Horn Honk Output

This wire supplies a (-) 200 mA output that can be used to honk the vehicle horn. It outputs a single

pulse when locking the doors with the remote, and two pulses when unlocking with the remote. This

wire will also output pulses for 30 seconds when the Panic Mode is activated. If the vehicle has a (+)

horn circuit, an optional relay can be used to interface with the system, as shown below.

H1/11 RED (+)12V constant power input

Before connecting this wire, remove the supplied fuse. Connect to the battery positive terminal or the 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 itself.

H1/12 RED/WHITE (-) 200 mA output

When the system receives the code controlling Channel 2, for longer than 1.5 seconds, the RED/WHITE wire will supply an output as long as the transmission continues. This is often used to operate a trunk/hatch release or other relay-driven function. This output can also be programmed to provide the following types of output: Instant validity, latched, latched-reset with ignition, 30second timed, or second unlock output. (See Features Description section of this guide for details.)

IMPORTANT! Never use this wire to drive anything but a relay or a low-current input! The transistorized output can only supply 200 mA of current. Connecting directly to a solenoid, motor, or other high-current device will cause it to fail.

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Secondary Harness (H2), Wire Connection Guide

Secondary Harness (H2) Wiring Diagram

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Secondary Harness Wire Descriptions

H2/1 GRAY/BLACK (-) Diesel Wait-to-Start Bulb Input

Connect this wire to the wire in the vehicle that sends the signal to turn on the WAIT-TO-START bulb in the dashboard. In most diesels the wire is negative (ground turns on the bulb) and the GRAY/BLACK can be directly connected to the wire in the vehicle. If the vehicle uses a positive wire (12V to turn on the bulb) a relay must be used to change the polarity. (See Finding the Wait- To-Start Bulb Wire For Diesels section of this guide.) Here are some common colors of this wire:

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Chevrolet and GMC trucks: Light Blue or Dark Blue

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Ford Trucks: Black/Pink

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Dodge Ram Trucks: Orange/Black or Black/Orange

NOTE: A 1-amp diode must be installed in line on the factory wire between the wait-to-start indicator and the ECM. (See the following diagram for details.)

LIGHT GREEN/BLACK (-) Factory Disarm/Special Accessory

GRAY/BLACK (-) Wait-to-Start Input

H2/1

H2/2

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