® AviStart 3200 Installation Guide © 2001 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA N3200 7-01 Rev. B 1.
table of contents Wiring Quick Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warning! Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Installation Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . 5 Before Beginning Installation . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Finding the Tachometer Wire. . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Finding the Wait-To-Start Bulb Wire for Diesels. 6 After the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Wiring Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Primary Harness (H1) Wiring Diagram . . . . . .
wiring quick reference guide © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc.
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 DEI 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 before beginning the installation q 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. ■ 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 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.
wiring diagrams primary harness (H1) wiring diagram The primary harness supplied with this unit is the standard 12-pin harness used by DEI® security systems. Three wires in the plug are not used. The upgrade from this unit to a security system would simply require unplugging and exchanging control units and connecting the necessary wires to the vehicle.
heavy gauge relay satellite wiring diagram 1 2 3 4 5 6 ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ RED (+) HIGH CURRENT 12V INPUT RED (+) HIGH CURRENT 12V INPUT PINK (+) OUTPUT TO IGNITION CIRCUIT ORANGE (+) OUTPUT TO ACCESSORY CIRCUIT PURPLE (+) OUTPUT TO STARTER CIRCUIT PINK/WHITE (+) OUTPUT TO SECOND IGNITION CIRCUIT auxiliary harness (H2) wiring diagram H2/1 H2/2 ______ ______ LIGHT GREEN/BLACK GRAY/BLACK (-) FACTORY DISARM/SPECIAL ACCESSORY (-) WAIT-TO-START INPUT remote start harness (
primary harness (H1) wire connection guide 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 may be wired to an optional DEI 8618 starter kill relay. H1/2 WHITE (+/-) selectable light flash output As shipped, this wire should be connected to the (+) parking light wire.
H1/3 WHITE/BLUE (-) remote start activation input Sending a negative pulse to this wire will initiate the remote start sequence. This wire can be wired to an optional momentary switch to activate the remote start system. H1/4 BLACK /WHITE (-) 200 mA domelight supervision output Connect this wire to the optional domelight supervision relay as shown below: IMPORTANT! This output is only intended to drive a relay.
H1/9 YELLOW (+) ignition output to RF system As a stand-alone system: The H1/9 YELLOW wire should not be connected to anything. As an add-on car starter: If connected, disconnect the ignition/accessory input of the remote controlled security or keyless entry system. Connect the H1/9 YELLOW ignition output to the ignition/accessory input of the remote controlled security or keyless entry system. The Avital 3200 will prevent the host system from sensing that the ignition is on during remote start operation.
IMPORTANT! Never use this wire to drive anything except a relay or 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. relay satellite key switch interface wire connection guide All except the red heavy gauge wires leading from the relay satellite are used to energize high current circuits in the vehicle.
PINK/WHITE (+) output to second ignition circuit Connect this wire to the second ignition wire in the vehicle. auxiliary harness (H2) wire connection guide H2/1 LIGHT GREEN/BLACK (-) auxiliary output This wire sends a negative pulse every time the remote start is activated. 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 diagrams below. This wire can also be used as a special accessory output.
remote start harness (H3) wire connection guide H3/1 BLUE status/factory security rearm output This wire supplies a 200mA output as soon as the module begins the remote start process. The H3/1 BLUE wire can also be used to rearm a factory anti-theft system when the remote start shuts down. (See the Feature Descriptions section in this guide for details about programming this output.) H3/2 BLUE/BLACK (-) optional third ignition output This output provides 200mA as soon as the remote starter is activated.
H3/3 GRAY (-) hood pinswitch input This wire MUST be connected to hood pinswitch. This input will disable or shut down the remote start when the hood is opened. H3/4 BROWN (+) brake switch input This wire MUST be connected to the vehicle's brake light wire. This is the wire that shows (+) 12V when the brake pedal is pressed. The remote start will be disabled or shut down any time the brake pedal is pressed.
neutral safety switch interface Some vehicles combine the column shift mechanism and the mechanical neutral safety switch into one mechanical part. In these vehicles, it is impossible to interface the remote start system before the neutral safety switch. With this type of vehicle, if the vehicle is left in a drive gear and the remote start system is activated, the vehicle will move and may cause damage to persons or property.
Every vehicle built this way requires that the shifter be placed in park to remove the keys from the ignition. As a result, it is possible to use the key-in-ignition sense switch to prevent remote starting if the keys are in the ignition. The diagrams in this section illustrate how to accomplish this. Diagram A applies to all General Motors vehicles at the time of publication of this guide. Diagram B applies to all pre-1996 Dodge Dakota pickup trucks with 2.5 liter motors.
Diagram B - Pre-1996 Dodge Dakota pickups with 2.5 liter motors: 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.
passkey III (PK-3), transponder-based systems The Passkey III system can be found in the following vehicles: ■ ‘97 and newer Park Avenue ■ ‘98 and newer Cadillac ■ ‘99 and newer U vans, Transport, Montana, and Silhouette ■ 2000 and newer Grand Prix, Lesabre, Monte Carlo, Lumina, Bonneville ■ 2001 and newer Aurora, Aztek and Rendezvous Other transponder-based systems include: Acura, BMW, Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep, Ford, Honda, Infinity, Mazda, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagon, and Volvo.
NOTE: When connecting to the VATS wires, it does not matter which wire is cut. plug-in LED and valet/program switch These plug into the module. The status LED plugs into the small two-pin socket, while the Valet®/Program switch should be plugged into the larger blue two-pin connector. The status LED fits in a 9/32-inch hole. Status LED 20 Valet®/Program Switch © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc.
programmer interface, 3-pin port The black 3-pin port is provided for personal computer programming of the unit. The unit can also be programmed using the Bitwriter (p/n 998T). When using the optional PC Interface module, or hand-held programmer, it is possible to configure any and all of the programmable functions as well as lock the Transmitter/Receiver and System Features Learn Routines so that unauthorized users cannot change the configuration or program transmitters to the unit.
Here is a test: Cut the wire which pulses (+)12V on lock, and then operate the switch to unlock. ■ If all doors unlock, the vehicle uses Type A system. ■ If you lose all door lock operation in both directions, you are operating the master switch in a Type C system. ■ If you lose all door lock operation of one or more doors, but not all motors stop operating, and other doors still work, you have cut a wire leading directly to one or more motors. You must instead find the actual wires leading to the switch.
type C: reversing polarity Interfacing with reversing polarity systems requires either two relays or a 451M Door Lock Relay Satellite (not included). It is crucial to identify the proper wires and locate the master switch to interface properly. Locate wires that show voltage on lock and unlock. Cut one of the suspect wires and check operation of the locks from both switches.
type D: aftermarket actuators In order for this system to control one or more aftermarket actuators, a 451M Door Lock Relay Satellite (optional) or two relays (optional) are needed. Vehicles without factory power door locks require the installation of one actuator per door. This requires mounting the door lock actuator inside the door. Other vehicles may only require one actuator installed in the driver's door if all door locks are operated when the driver's lock is used.
type E: mercedes-benz and audi (1985 and newer) These door locks are controlled by an electrically activated vacuum pump. Some Mercedes and Audis use a Type D system. Test by locking doors from the passenger key cylinder. If all the doors lock, the vehicle's door lock system can be controlled with just two relays (optional). The control wire can be found in either kick panel and will show (+)12V when doors are unlocked and (-) ground when doors are locked. To interface, see the diagram below.
type G: positive (+) multiplex This system is most commonly found in Ford, Mazda, Chrysler and GM vehicles. The door lock switch or door key cylinder may contain either one or two resistors. When interfacing with this type of door lock system, two relays or a DEI 451M must be used. single-resistor type If one resistor is used in the door lock switch/key cylinder, the wire will pulse (+)12V in one direction and less than (+)12V when operated in the opposite direction.
type H: negative (-) multiplex The system is most commonly found in Ford, Mazda, Chrysler and GM vehicles. The door lock switch or door key cylinder may contain either one or two resistors. single-resistor type If one resistor is used in the door lock switch/key cylinder, the wire will pulse ground in one direction and resistance to ground when operated in the opposite direction.
programming jumpers light flash jumper 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, H1/2. In the (-) position, the on-board relay is disabled. The WHITE wire, H1/2, will supply a 200mA (-) output suitable for driving factory parking light relays. NOTE: For parking light circuits that draw 10 amps or more, the jumper must be switched to a (-) light flash output.
transmitter/receiver learn routine The system comes with two transmitters that have 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 or to change button assignments if desired. Using the optional DEI Bitwriter or PC Interface, the learn routine may be locked. Make sure the learn routine is unlocked before programming features.
Channels Four, Five and Six: Channels Four through Six are used to assign the arm, disarm and panic functions to separate buttons on the remote control. Teaching a button to Channel Four erases all information about that remote from memory. Any auxiliary functions that are desired will have to be reprogrammed.
transmitter configurations The transmitters can be programmed with the standard or single button arm/disarm configurations by using the Auto-learn functions in the Transmitter/Receiver Learn Routine. standard configuration A remote that uses the standard configuration operates similarly to many factory keyless entry remotes. A standard configuration transmitter allows arming, disarming, and Panic Mode activation with separate buttons.
system features learn routine The System Features Learn Routine dictates how the unit operates. It is possible to access and change any of the feature settings using the Valet/program switch. However, this process can be greatly simplified by using the optional Personal Computer Interface or Bitwriter (p/n 998T). Any of the settings can be changed and then assigned to one of up to four transmitters. This feature is called Owner Recognition.
3. Choose. Within 10 seconds, press and release the Valet/Program switch the number of times corresponding to the feature number you want to program. (See Feature Menus.) Once the Valet/Program switch has been pressed and released the desired number of times, press it once more and HOLD it. After a second, the LED will flash to indicate which feature you have accessed. For example, in Menu Two, groups of eight flashes would indicate access to the status output feature (Feature 2-8).
feature menus Factory default settings are indicated in bold in the following feature tables. menu #1 FEATURE NUMBER DEFAULT - LED ON SETTING (PRESS CHANNEL 1) LED OFF SETTING (PRESS CHANNEL 2) 1-1 Active arming Passive arming 1-2 Chirps ON Chirps OFF 1-3 Ignition controlled door locks ON Ignition controlled door locks OFF 1-4 Active locking Passive locking 1-5 0.8 second door lock pulses 3.
feature descriptions The features of this system are described below. Features indicated with the following icon have additional settings that can be programmed when using the PC interface or Bitwriter: menu #1 1-1 ACTIVE/PASSIVE ARMING: When active arming is selected, the optional starter kill will arm (if connected) only when the transmitter is used. When set to passive arming, the optional starter kill will arm (if connected) 30 seconds after the ignition key is turned off.
■ The 30-second timed output selection will latch the Channel 2 output on for 30 seconds when the remote button is pressed or until the button is pressed again within the 30 seconds. ■ A second unlock output will provide a second unlock pulse whenever the unlock button is pressed within 15 seconds after unlocking the system. This setting could be used to unlock the passenger doors when installing progressive door locks, for instance.
2-6 VOLTAGE CHECK LEVEL HIGH/LOW: This feature only functions when Feature 2-2 is programmed to voltage sense. Some vehicles have many accessories, which are turned on when remote started. In these vehicles, the variation of voltage between the engine off and the vehicle running is very slight and the remote start unit may “think” the vehicle has not started. This can cause the remote start to shut down after the vehicle has been started. If this is the case, program this feature to the LOW position.
shutdown diagnostics The unit has the ability to report the cause of the last shutdown of the remote start system. To enter diagnostic mode: 1. Turn the ignition off. 2. Press and HOLD the Valet/Program switch. 3. Turn the ignition on and then off. 4. Release the Valet/Program switch. 5. Press and release the Valet/Program switch.
rapid resume logic The Rapid Resume Logic feature ensures that when the security system is powered back up after power has been disconnected, the system will resume the same state it was in before power was lost. For example, if power is disconnected during a full trigger sequence, the system will still be in the full trigger sequence when power is reconnected to the unit. If power is disconnected while the unit is disarmed, it will still be disarmed when power is restored.
valet mode To enter or exit Valet® Mode with the Valet®/Program switch: 1. Turn the ignition on and then off. 2. Within 10 seconds, press and release the Valet®/Program switch. The status LED will light solid if you have entered Valet® Mode, and will go out if you have exited Valet® Mode. safety check Before vehicle reassembly, the remote system must be checked to ensure safe and trouble-free operation. The following test procedure must be used to verify proper installation and operation of the 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. Once the system passes the three tests, the vehicle can be re-assembled and delivered.
relay satellite. Also make sure that the ground wire is going to a chassis ground and not to something under the dash. 3. Check diagnostics. The diagnostics will tell you which shutdown is active or not connected. ■ The remote start will activate but the starter never engages. 1. Check for voltage on the purple starter wire two seconds after the remote start becomes active. If there is voltage present, skip to Step 4. If there is not voltage present, advance to Step 2. 2. Check the 30A fuses. 3.
