REMOTE START AND KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM 2 [ U S E R’ S G U I D E ] M O D E L 359D
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table of contents what is included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 installation tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 system maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
what is included ➤ Control Module ➤ One Two-Button Transmitter ➤ 8-Pin Main H/1 Harness ➤ 6-Pin H/2 Secondary Harness ➤ Plug-in Status LED ➤ Relay Satellite Pack ➤ Shutdown Toggle Switch ➤ Dual-Relay Door Lock Module ➤ Plug-in Valet/Program Button installation tools ➤ Digital Multi-Meter ➤ Drill ➤ 9 ➤ Screwdrivers /32 and 5/16 Drill Bits (Phillips and Flathead) ➤ Wire Stripper ➤ Solder Iron ➤ Electrical Tape ➤ Pliers ➤ Crimping Tool note: The installation tools required w
important information Congratulations on the purchase of your remote start keyless entry system. This system will allow convenient access to your vehicle with the push of a button, as well as remote start and other optional features. Properly installed, this system will provide years of trouble-free operation. Please take the time to carefully read this User’s Guide in its entirety and watch the Rattler Do-It-Yourself Installation Video prior to installing your system.
➜ your warranty Your warranty registration must be completely filled out and returned within 10 days of purchase. Your product warranty will not be validated if your warranty registration is not returned. Please note that it is necessary to keep your proof of purchase. ➜ fcc/id notice This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules.
1. Never operate the system in an enclosed or partially enclosed area without ventilation (such as a garage). 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 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 the vehicle. 4.
the vehicle starts in gear, cease remote start operation immediately and consult with the Dealer to fix the problem immediately. ➤ 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.
primary harness (H/1), 8-pin connector H1/1 BLACK H1/2 WHITE/BLUE H1/3 LT. GREEN/BLACK H1/4 YELLOW H1/5 WHITE H1/6 GRAY/BLACK H1/7 LT. GREEN H1/8 LT. BLUE Ground Not Used Factory Alarm Disarm Ignition Output Light Flash Output Not Used Door Lock Output Door Unlock Output secondary harness (H/2), 6-pin connector H2/1 BLUE H2/2 BLUE/BLACK H2/3 GRAY H2/4 BROWN H2/5 VIOLET/WHITE H2/6 BLACK/WHITE © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
relay satellite ribbon harness (H/3), 5-pin connector H3/1 RED H3/2 YELLOW H3/3 PINK H3/4 ORANGE H3/5 PURPLE (+) 12V Constant Power Ignition Input to Remote Start Ignition Relay Trigger Accessory Relay Trigger Starter Relay Trigger relay satellite thick gauge wires 8 H4/1 RED (+) 12V Constant Power INPUT H4/2 RED (+) 12V Constant Power INPUT H4/3 PINK Ignition 1 Output H4/4 PINK/WHITE Ignition 2 Output H4/5 ORANGE Accessory Output H4/6 PURPLE Starter Output © 2002 directed ele
installation Be sure to read this section thoroughly and view the Rattler DoIt-Yourself Installation Video in its entirety before starting the installation. Pay special attention to all warnings to prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle. www.diyrattler.com) to get Visit our 24-hour technical Web site (w a vehicle-specific wiring guide prior to starting this installation.
warning! Verify that the vehicle is set to park and that the parking brake is set before beginning installation. ➜ step 1 Ground Wire The BLACK wire on the main 8-pin harness is ground. This wire should be connected to a clean, paint-free area of metal in the drivers kick panel area. First strip back a ¾-inch section of the insulation off the BLACK wire and crimp a ring terminal (not provided) to that wire. Locate a clean, paint-free metal surface in the drivers kick panel.
➜ step 2 Constant Power and Ignition wires Almost all power and ignition wires can be found behind the key cylinder under the lower drivers side dash panel. Using the appropriate hand tools, remove the lower dash panel using care not to break any parts. If the panel does not come off easily check for any additional screws you may have missed. Once the lower dash panel has been removed, locate the ignition harness at the back of the key cylinder. This is usually a group of thicker wires.
warning! Before making any connection to constant battery power make sure that the two green 30 amp fuses are removed from the fuse holders on the two thick red wires. Failure to do so may cause fire or shorting of sensitive electrical components. Once the constant power wire has been identified, solder the two thick RED wires from the relay satellite pack to it and cover the connection with electrical tape to ensure a safe connection.
If the vehicle requires more than one ignition as per the Web site information follow the same test procedure and solder the thick PINK/WHITE wire to it and be sure to cover your connection with electrical tape. If your vehicle requires more than two ignitions, contact Rattler Technical Support. ➜ step 3 Accessory and Starter wires The starter and accessory wires will be located in the same harness as the ignition and constant power.
Now that the accessories have been located, find the wire suspected to be the starter wire according to the web information on your vehicle. Place the red lead of your meter on the wire. With the key in the off position the meter should read 0.00 volts and will stay at 0.00 volts in all key positions except the crank position. In the crank position your meter should read between 10.00 volts and 13.00 volts, and will drop back to 0.00 volts when the starter disengages.
➜ step 4 Safety Shutdown Wires important! These wires are meant to protect the vehicle and anyone near the vehicle. They must be connected appropriately to prevent damage to the vehicle and possible bodily injury. Failure to properly install these wires may cause the vehicle to lunge if remote started while in gear. With all ignition wires properly connected, find the appropriate safety shutdown wires. These include the brake wire, hood pin, and neutral safety wires.
Installing the hood pin switch requires drilling a ¼-inch hole in the metal lip under the hood. Choose a location that will allow the pin switch to be depressed when the hood is closed. The pin switch has a connector on the bottom to connect to. Using a spade connector (included) strip back a ¾-inch section of the insulation and crimp the connector on to the wire. Pull on the connector to ensure a good connection.
The last safety shutdown wire is the neutral safety wire. This wire is extremely important as it prevents the vehicle from starting in gear which could cause serious bodily harm. When determining the neutral safety wire it is important to test the vehicles starting circuit for factory neutral safety features. To do this, simply put the vehicle in gear and try to start the vehicle with the key. If the vehicle starts in gear there is no factory safeguards and the safety switch must be installed.
The majority of neutral safety switches can be located at the steering column in the harness coming from the gear shift. With the meter black lead still in the kick panel, use the red lead of the meter to probe the suspected wires. The correct wire will show a small amount of voltage in any gear but once the gear shift is put in neutral or park it will read 0.00 Volts.
➜ step 5 Parking light flash There are several different types of parking light circuits. The following description is for a standard negative-triggered parking light circuit, usually located at the light switch. If the web vehicle information suggests a different type of parking light circuit, please contact Rattler Technical Support. Using the web information on the vehicle, locate the suspected wire and place the red lead of the meter to a constant (+)12 volt source and secure it.
➜ step 6 Door locks When attempting to interface the power door locks with your system it is important to understand that there are multiple types of door locking systems in today's vehicles. To determine your vehicle’s power door lock system, check the web information on your vehicle. If your door lock system is a different type than described in this guide, go to www.diyrattler.com to download the door lock guide. The door lock guide identifies the type of system for your vehicle.
Once the correct wire has been found, solder the small LIGHT GREEN wire off the main connector to it and cover the connection with electrical tape. Repeat this process for the unlock wire but press the switch to the unlock position when testing. Once you have identified the correct wire, solder the LIGHT BLUE wire off the main connector to it and cover the connection with electrical tape. note: Additional parts may be required to interface with certain door lock types. © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
The Rattler Do-It-Yourself system comes with a dual-relay pack included for door lock operation. To interface this piece with the system it is necessary to cut the three-pin plug off the relay module leaving the three wires long enough to connect to the system module. Once you have cut the plug, strip a 3/4-inch section of insulation off the ends of the RED, GREEN, and BLUE wires.
If the idle is too slow or too high, the system will shut down the engine to prevent damage. If the starter does not crank long enough to actually start the engine, it is possible to change the programming to extend the crank time. Refer to the Programming Options section of this guide. On some vehicles the electrical system has too low of a voltage variance for the remote start module to see.
Have a second person press the gas pedal to increase the RPMs and watch the meter display. When the RPMs increase the voltage should read between 1.5 volts and 2.9 volts. Once the correct tachometer wire has been identified, turn the vehicle off. Run the VIOLET/WHITE wire through the firewall along side the hood pin wire. Then run it into the engine compartment through the factory rubber grommet used for the hood pin.
warning! Do not use a test light. Use of a test light can cause grounding of sensitive electrical components causing damage, including damage to the power train control module. ➜ step 8 Factory Alarm/Disarm Since most newer vehicles come equipped with a factory alarm system, it is necessary for the factory alarm to be disarmed while remote starting the vehicle. Locate the factory alarm disarm wire using the web vehicle information.
➜ step 9 Immobilizer Bypass Modules warning! Any vehicle equipped with a factory immobilizer must use an immobilizer bypass module to remote start. If not used, the vehicle ignition or fuel supply circuits could lock up and require a costly trip to the dealer to reset the computer system. Most newer vehicles have a factory engine immobilizer system designed to prevent any unauthorized use of the vehicle.
➜ step 10 Testing the system Once steps 1-9 have been completed, the operation of the system can be tested. Place the two 30-amp fuses back into the relay satellite RED wire fuse holders. Make sure that the vehicle is in park with the emergency brake on and the hood closed. Press and on the remote control simultaneously to initiate the remote start function.
➜ standard configuration Button I The door locking and unlocking functions are controlled by pressing . Button II Timer Mode is controlled by . Button I and II The remote start function of your system is controlled by pressing 28 and simultaneously. © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
transmitter/receiver learn routine The system comes with one transmitter 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 or to change button assignments if desired. The Program switch, plugged into the blue port, is used for programming. There is a basic sequence of steps to remember whenever programming this unit: Key, Choose, Transmit and Release. 1. Key.
3. Transmit. While holding the Program switch, press the button on the transmitter that you would like to control the selected receiver channel. 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. For instance: You have programmed Channel One and you want to program Channel Two. Release the Program switch.
using your system ➜ locking/arming Pressing for one second will lock the doors. The parking lights will flash once to confirm that the doors are locked. note: Power door lock control is an optional feature. Extra parts and labor may be necessary for your system to interface with your vehicle’s power door locks. ➜ unlocking/disarming To unlock the doors press for one second. The parking lights will flash twice to confirm that the doors are unlocked.
➜ remote start This feature allows you to remotely start and run your vehicle for a programmable period of time. This makes it possible to warm up the engine, as well as adjust the interior temperature of the vehicle with the climate control system. If interior heating or cooling is desired, the climate controls must be preset, and the fan blower must be set to the desired level prior to remote starting the vehicle.
While the vehicle is running during remote start operation, the system will monitor the vehicle and will automatically shut down the engine if the system receives any of the following shutdown inputs: ➤ The brake pedal is pressed. ➤ The hood is opened. ➤ The shutdown toggle switch is put into the ON position. ➤ The pre-programmed run time has elapsed. ➤ Buttons and are pressed again.
The engine will shut down and the parking lights will flash four times. The engine will then restart to confirm that Timer Mode has been entered. The engine may be allowed to run for its preset time or can be shut down by pressing Buttons and again. Either way, it will restart every three hours for a total of six cycles. If the unit receives a shutdown input while operating in the timer mode the engine will stop, but will restart, on schedule, again in three hours.
To perform Valet Take-Over: 1. Before turning off the engine, press and release and on the transmitter. 2. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. The engine will stay running. 3. The engine will run until the pre-programmed time elapses or a shut-down input is received. (See the previous Remote Start section for a complete list of shut-down inputs.) note: This feature will not work if the brake pedal is being pressed. © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
features menu The factory settings are indicated in bold text in the table below. Feature Number LED On Setting (press channel 1) LED Off Setting (press channel 2) 1 Engine checking on Engine checking off 2 Tachometer checking type Voltage checking type 3 12 minutes run time (1) 24 minutes (2) 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.
rapid resume logic This Directed system will store its current state to non-volatile memory. If power is lost and then reconnected, the system will recall the stored state from memory. This applies to all states of the system including arm, disarm, and panic mode. programming options Programming options control your system's normal, operational set-up. Most options do not require additional parts, but some may require additional installation labor. Please contact your local retail dealer.
➤ The starter cranks for six seconds but does not start. Either the wrong ignition wire is being energized, the system’s ignition and accessory wires have been connected backwards, or the vehicle has two ignition circuits. Try activating the unit with the ignition key in the “run” position. If the vehicle then runs normally, retest your ignition system. ➤ The starter continues to crank even though the engine has started. Has the tach wire been learned? See the Tach Learning section of this guide.
check the 3A and both 30A fuses on the relay satellite. Also make sure that the ground wire is going to a chassis ground and not to something under the dash. ➤ The remote start will activate but the starter never engages. 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. Check the 30A fuses.
➤ The vehicle starts, but the starter keeps running. Is the system programmed for engine checking off or voltage sense? When programmed for either of these features, the engine cranks for the preprogrammed crank time regardless of how long it takes to start the vehicle to actually start. Adjust to a lower cranking time. Was the Tach Learn successful? The LED must light solidly and brightly to indicate a successful learn.
glossary of terms Control Unit: The “brain” of your system. Usually hidden under the dash area of the vehicle. It houses the microprocessor that monitors your vehicle and controls all system functions. LED: A red light mounted at a discretionary location inside the vehicle. It is used to indicate the status of your system. Transmitter: A hand-held, remote control which operates the various functions of your system. Valet Switch: A small button mounted at a discretionary location inside the vehicle.
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✂ ✂ To lock the doors using your remote ■ Pressing for one second will lock the doors. The parking lights will flash once to confirm the doors are locked. NOTE: Control of power door locks is optional. Extra parts and labor may be necessary to interface with power door locks. To unlock the doors using your remote ■ To unlock the doors, press for one second. The parking lights will flash twice to confirm the doors are unlocked. To remote start the vehicle ■ Press and on the transmitter for one second.
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