Model AM6.
table of contents what is included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 warning! safety first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 bypassing GM vehicle anti-theft systems (VATS) . 22 installation points to remember . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 finding the wires you need. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 obtaining constant 12V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 finding the starter wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
what is included ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ The control module (see diagram) Two remote transmitters The plug-in program switch A hood pinswitch A toggle override switch HX antenna receiver 6-pin relay output status LED 2-pin BLUE program plug 3-pin/2-wire door lock harness 4-pin satellite/ harness 9-pin main harness 4-pin/3-wire receiver port 5-pin remote start harness © 2007 Directed Electronics—all rights reserved 3
warning! safety first The following safety warnings must be observed at all times: ■ Due to the complexity of this system, installation of this product must only be performed by an authorized Directed Electronics dealer. ■ 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.
installation points to remember 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. Before beginning the installation: ■ 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.
finding the wires you need IMPORTANT! Do not use a 12V test light or logic probe (computer safe test light) to locate these wires! All testing described in this manual assumes the use of a digital multimeter. obtaining constant 12V We recommend two possible sources for 12V constant: The (+) terminal of the battery, or the constant 12V supply to the ignition switch. Always install a fuse within 12 inches of this connection.
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 the right wire. finding the 12V switched ignition wire 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).
finding a (+) parking light wire Most vehicles use a (+) parking light circuit. The (+) parking light wire is often found near the light switch. In many vehicles the light switch is built into the turn signal lever; in these vehicles the parking light wire can be found in the steering column. The same wire can often be accessed in the kick panel or running board. NOTE: Many Toyotas and other Asian vehicles, send a (-) signal from the switch to a relay. The relay then sends (+)12V to the bulbs.
can use a fuel injector control wire for engine speed sensing. Common locations for a tachometer wire are the ignition coil itself, the back of the gauges, engine computers, and automatic transmission computers. IMPORTANT! Do not test tachometer wires using a test light or logic probe. The vehicle will be damaged. 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.
primary harness (H1) wiring diagram H1/1 ______ LIGHT GREEN/BLACK H1/2 ______ GREEN/WHITE H1/3 ______ YELLOW H1/4 ______ WHITE/BLUE (-) ACTIVATION INPUT H1/5 ______ GRAY/BLACK (-) WAIT TO START INPUT H1/6 ______ WHITE/RED (+) ACTIVATION INPUT H1/7 ______ RED/WHITE NO FUNCTION H1/8 ______ BLACK (-) GROUND H1/9 ______ WHITE (+/-) LIGHT FLASH (-) FACTORY ALARM DISARM (-) FACTORY REARM (+) IGNITION OUT (TO ALARM) 4-pin satellite harness diagram 10 1 ______ 2 ______ 3 ______ 4 _
heavy gauge relay wiring diagram 1 2 3 4 5 6 ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ PINK (+) (30 AMP) OUTPUT TO IGNITION CIRCUIT PURPLE (+) (30 AMP) OUTPUT TO STARTER CIRCUIT ORANGE (+) (30 AMP) OUTPUT TO ACCESSORY CIRCUIT RED PINK/WHITE (+) (30A) HIGH CURRENT 12V INPUT (+) PROGRAMMABLE OUTPUT FOR ACCESSORY OR IGNITION RED (+) (30A) HIGH CURRENT 12V INPUT door lock harness, 3-pin connector 1 ______ 2 ______ 3 ______ GREEN (-) LOCK OUTPUT EMPTY NOT USED BLUE (-) UNLOCK OUTPUT Note:
primary harness (H1), 9-pin connector H1/1 LIGHT GREEN/BLACK (-) factory alarm disarm This wire sends a negative pulse every time the remote start is activated or the doors are unlocked. This can be used to pulse the disarm wire of the vehicle's factory anti-theft device. Use a relay to send a (-) or (+) pulse to the disarm wire as shown in the following diagrams.
NOTE: When the activation pulse count can be programmed to 1, 2, or 3 pulses when changed it will affect both activation inputs; the White/Blue, White/Red wire and the remote control activation. H1/5 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.
H1/6 WHITE/RED (+) activation input This input comes from the factory set to 1 activation pulse. This means that it is necessary to have one 12V pulse on the white/red wire for the remote start to activate or to deactivate. The same holds true for the remote control activation when set to a one pulse setting it is necessary to press the button once for the remote start to activate or deactivate.
H1/9 WHITE (+/-) light flash output 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 the vehicle light circuit may occur. As factory configured, the H1/9 WHITE wire should be connected to the (+) parking light wire. If the light flash polarity jumper is moved to the (-) position (refer to the Programming Jumper section of this guide), this wire then supplies (-) 200mA output.
4-Pin Satellite Harness Blue (-) Status Output When the remote start goes active this wire supplies a (-) 200mA output. It can be used to activate an immobilizer bypass or key sense. (-) Accessory Output This output supplies (-) 200mA output to activate additional accessories, you must use a relay inline. (-) 2nd Starter Output This output supplies (-) 200mA output to activate additional starters, you must use a relay inline.
heavy gauge relay interface The heavy gauge wires are used to energize high current circuits in the vehicle. It is crucial that these connections are made correctly so that they are capable of handling the current demands. For this reason, scotch locks, T-taps and other such connectors should not be used. RED (2) (+)12V input for relays Remove the two 30 amp fuses prior to connecting these wires and do not replace them until the satellite has been plugged into the control module.
remote start harness (H2), 5-pin connector H2/1 BLACK/WHITE neutral safety switch input Connect this wire to the toggle (override) switch as shown in Figure A. Connect the other wire from the toggle switch to the PARK/NEUTRAL switch in the vehicle. This wire will test with ground with the gear selector either in PARK or NEUTRAL. This will prevent the vehicle from accidentally being started while in a drive gear. This input MUST rest at ground in order for the remote start system to operate.
H2/4 GRAY (-) hood pinswitch input This wire MUST be connected to the hood pinswitch. This input will disable or shut down the remote start when the hood is opened. H2/5 BLUE/WHITE (-) status/defogger output This wire supplies a (-) 200mA output as soon as the module begins the remote start process. The H2/5 BLUE/WHITE wire can also be used to activate the defogger trigger (latched/pulsed) 10 seconds after successful remote start.
the unit prematurely. You must also connect the H2/4 BROWN (+) shut-down input to the yellow wire on the relay satellite ribbon cable. This prevents the remote start system from activating if the key is left in the “run” position. You must use diodes to isolate the ignition circuit from the brake switch circuit as shown in the diagram below.
general motors trucks, SUVs, and column shifting passenger cars pre-1996 dodge dakota pickups with 2.
bypassing GM vehicle anti-theft systems (VATS) Vehicles with the GM VATS (Pass Key) systems have a resistor embedded in the ignition key. If the VATS decoder module does not measure the proper resistance when the vehicle is started, the starter and fuel pump may be disabled for up to ten minutes. An optional "VATS pack" of resistors is available (p/n 652T). One of the resistors in the pack will match the resistor in the key.
1995 and newer vehicle anti-theft systems (immobilizers) 1995 and newer vehicle anti-theft systems (immobilizers) require a bypass module. The bypass module allows for easy interfacing, while still maintaining the OEM system’s integrity.
will excite the transponder, which is located (but not visible) in the head of the ignition key. The key transponder will then send a unique code back to the transceiver for evaluation. If the code matches a valid code of the system, the vehicle will be allowed to start. Most of these transponder-based systems can be bypassed using p/n 555U. Some may require additional parts from the vehicle manufacturer. Consult you dealer for the applications.
programming jumpers light flash (+)/(-) This jumper is used to determine the light flash output polarity. In the (+) position, the on-board relay is enabled and the unit will output (+)12V on the WHITE wire, H1/9. In the (-) position, the on-board relay is disabled. The WHITE wire, H1/9, will supply a 200mA (-) output suitable for driving factory parking light relays. NOTE: For parking light circuits that draw 10 amps or more, the internal jumper must be switched to a (-) light flash output.
plug-in program switch The Program switch plugs into the blue two-pin connector. transmitter/receiver learn routine The system comes with two transmitters that has been taught to the receiver. The receiver can store up to 4 different transmitter codes in memory. Use the following learn routine to add transmitters to the system. The Program switch, plugged into the blue port, is used for programming.
auto learn transmitter configuration button one Car Locator RemoteStart/Unlock during start Remote Start CHANNEL NUMBER FUNCTION 1 Auto Learn 8 Delete all transmitters 3. Transmit. While HOLDING the Program switch, press the button on the transmitter. 4. Release. Once the code is learned, the Program switch can be released. You can advance from programming one channel to another by releasing the Program switch and tapping it to advance steps and then holding it.
tach learning to learn the tach signal 1. Start the vehicle with the key. 2. Within 5 seconds, press and HOLD the Program switch. 3. The LED will light constant when the tach signal is learned. 4. Release the Program switch. DRW-96 operating settings learn routine The System Features Learn Routine dictates how the unit operates. The programmable operating settings of this unit can be changed whenever necessary through the computer-based Learn Routine.
3. Transmit. The transmitter is used to select the desired setting. As shipped,the default features will be in bold in the feature menu. If the feature menu has only two options to choose from, the LED will either turn on or off. On features with multiple choices you will get light flashes indicating which option has been chosen. 4. Release. The Program switch can now be released.
features menu The factory default settings are indicated in bold text in the table below. FEATURE NUMBER LED ON SETTING LED OFF SETTING 1 Engine checking on Engine checking off 2 Tachometer checking type Voltage checking type 3 12 minutes run time (1)* 24 minutes (2)*, 60 minutes (3) run time 4 Flashing parking light output Constant parking light output 5 Cranking time 0.6 sec. (1) Cranking time 0.8 (2), 1.0 (3), 1.2 (4), 1.4 (5), 1.6 (6), 1.8 (7), 2.0 (8), 4.0 (9) sec.
feature descriptions The features of the system are described below. 1 ENGINE CHECK—ON/OFF: In the default setting the remote start will monitor either the vehicle's tach wire or voltage depending on the programming of Feature 2. If programmed off, the vehicle will crank for the programmed crank time (Feature 5) and will not verify with tach or voltage that the vehicle is running. In the off setting, if the vehicle fails to start, the ignition can stay on for the entire run duration.
8 ACTIVATION PULSE COUNT—1/2/3 PULSES: This feature allows the number of pulses to activate the remote start feature to be changed from 1, 2, or 3 pulses. The pulse count programmed to start the vehicle will also be the same required to shut down the remote start. 9 2nd—IGNITION/ACCESSORY OUTPUT: This will allow the PINK/WHITE to be used as a 2nd ignition or a 2nd accessory.
18 IGNITION CONTROLLED LOCK—ON, OFF: When programmed ON the doors will lock when the key is turned to the on position. 19 FACTORY ALARM DISARM—WITH UNLOCK, BEFORE UNLOCK, REMOTE START ONLY: In the default setting the factory alarm disarm output will disarm the factory alarm system any time the button(s) controlling Unlock is pressed. The “Before Unlock” output to disarms the factory alarm before the unlock output activates and before remote start is activated.
LED FLASHES SHUTDOWN MODE One System timed out Two Over-rev shutdown Three Low or no RPM Four Transmitter Shutdown (or optional push-button) Six (+/-) Shutdown Seven (-) Neutral safety shutdown (H2/6 BLACK/WHITE) Eight Wait-to-start timed out The LED will stop flashing when the ignition is turned on. safety check Before vehicle reassembly, the remote system must be checked to ensure safe and trouble-free operation.
down the remote start system. f. Activate the remote start system. ■ If the starter engages, immediately step on the brake to shut down the system. If it does engage, recheck the neutral safety input connection. The vehicle may use a mechanical neutral safety switch. (See H2/6 BLACK/WHITE neutral safety switch input in Remote Start Harness Wire Connection Guide section of this guide.) ■ If the starter does not engage, the test is complete.
■ The climate control system does not work while the unit is operating the vehicle. Either the wrong accessory wire is being energized or more than one ignition or accessory wire must be energized in order to operate the climate control system. ■ The remote start will not activate. 1. Check harnesses and connections. Make sure the harnesses are fully plugged into the remote start module. Make sure there are good connections to the vehicle wiring. 2. Check voltage and fuses.
■ The vehicle will start and run only for about 10 seconds. 1. Is the remote start programmed for voltage sense? Try programming the unit for low voltage reference. If this does not work, a tach wire should be used. 2. Check diagnostics. ■ Diesel vehicle does not wait to start. 1. Is the GRAY/BLACK wire connected to the wait-to-start wire of the vehicle? 2. Check the polarity of the wait-to-start wire. (See the Finding the Wait-to-Start Bulb Wire For Diesels section of this guide.) 3.
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