Model 581XP Installation Guide 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. © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.
table of contents warning! safety first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 installation points to remember . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 before beginning the installation. . . . . . . . . . 4 after the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 deciding on component locations . . . . . . . . . . . 4 control module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 valet/program switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 status LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 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 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.
■ Keep the control module away from the heater core (or any other heat sources) and any obvious leaks. ■ The higher the control module is in the vehicle, the better the transmitter range will be. Some good control module locations: Above the glove box, inside the center console, above the under-dash fuse box, or above the radio. valet/program switch Ensure that the location you pick for this switch has sufficient clearance to the rear. The switch should be well hidden.
optional starter kill relay If the optional starter kill relay or its connections are immediately visible upon removal of the under-dash panel, they can easily be bypassed. Always make the relay and its connections difficult to discern from the factory wiring! Exposed yellow butt connectors do not look like factory parts, and will not fool anyone! For this reason, routing the starter kill wires away from the steering column is recommended.
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). Accessory wires lose power when the key is in the start position to make more current available to the starter motor. How to find (+)12V ignition with your multimeter: 1. Set to DCV or DC voltage (12V or 20V is fine). 2.
How to find the starter wire with your multimeter: 1. Set to DCV or DC voltage (12V or 20V is fine). 2. Attach the (-) probe of the meter to chassis ground. 3. Probe the wire you suspect of being the starter wire. The steering column is an excellent place to find this wire. Remember you do not need to interrupt the starter at the same point you test it. Hiding your optional starter kill relay and connections is always recommended. 4. Turn the ignition key switch to the start position.
finding the RPM input 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.
wiring diagrams primary harness (H1) wiring diagram The primary harness supplied with this unit is the standard 12-pin harness used by Directed Electronics, Inc. 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.
remote start ribbon harness wiring diagram 1 ______ 2 ______ 3 ______ 4 ______ 5 ______ 6 ______ 7 ______ PINK/WHITE (-) 200 mA PROGRAMMABLE ACC/IGN OUTPUT YELLOW (+) IGNITION INPUT TO REMOTE START PINK (-) 200 mA IGNITION RELAY TURN-ON ORANGE (-) 200 mA ACCESSORY RELAY TURN-ON PURPLE (-) 200 mA STARTER RELAY TURN-ON ORANGE/BLACK (-) ANTI-GRIND OUTPUT/GROUND WHEN ARMED OUTPUT BLUE (-) 200 mA STATUS OUTPUT heavy gauge relay satellite wiring diagram 1 ______ 2 ______ 3 ______ 4
auxiliary harness (H2) wiring diagram H2/1 H2/2 H2/3 H2/4 ______ ______ ______ ______ VIOLET/BLACK (-) CHANNEL 4 OUTPUT GREEN/WHITE (-) FACTORY REARM OUTPUT GRAY/BLACK LIGHT GREEN/BLACK (-) WAIT-TO-START INPUT (-) FACTORY DISARM remote start harness (H3) wiring diagram H3/1 H3/2 H3/3 ______ ______ ______ BLUE/WHITE (-) 200 mA 2ND STATUS/REAR DEFOGGER - LATCHED/PULSED GRAY BROWN (-) HOOD PINSWITCH SHUTDOWN WIRE (+) BRAKE SWITCH SHUTDOWN WIRE H3/4 ______ VIOLET/WHITE TACHOMETER INPUT WIRE H3/5
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 Directed Electronics, Inc. 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 This input comes from the factory set to 2 activation pulses. This means that it is necessary to have 2 consecutive ground pulses on the white/blue wire for the remote start to activate or to deactivate. The same holds true for the remote control activation when set to a two pulse setting it is necessary to press the button twice for the remote start to activate or deactivate.
within 15 seconds after unlocking the driver's door. The BLUE wire outputs a low current (-) pulse on the second press of the unlock button of the transmitter. This negative unlock output is used to unlock the passenger doors. NOTE: The second unlock output feature is not available if the double pulse unlock feature is turned on. H1/8 BLACK (-) chassis ground connection Remove any paint and connect this wire to bare metal, preferably with a factory bolt rather than your own screw.
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 10A fuse in the harness for this purpose. This fuse is intended to protect the module. H1/12 RED/WHITE Channel 2, (-) 200 mA output When the system receives the code controlling Channel 2, for longer than 1.
relay 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. 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. PURPLE (+) starter output After cutting the starter wire connect the PURPLE wire to the end going to the starter motor.
auxiliary harness (H2) wire connection guide H2/1 VIOLET/BLACK (-) channel 4 output This wire provides 200 mA programmable output. (See Feature Descriptions section of this guide.) H2/2 GREEN/WHITE factory rearm output This wire sends a negative pulse every time the remote start shuts down or the doors are locked. This can be used to pulse the arm wire of the vehicle's factory anti-theft device. Use a relay to send a (-) or (+) pulse to the arm wire.
H2/4 LIGHT GREEN/BLACK (-) auxiliary output 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. Relay for Negative (-) Disarm Wire © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.
remote start harness (H3) wire connection guide H3/1 BLUE/WHITE status/defogger 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 activate the defogger trigger (latched/pulsed) 10-seconds after the remote start engages. (See the Feature Descriptions section in this guide for details about programming this output.) H3/3 GRAY (-) hood pinswitch input This wire MUST be connected to hood pinswitch.
Figure A Figure B IMPORTANT! Always perform the Vehicle Safety Check section of this guide to verify that the vehicle cannot be started in ANY drive gear and that the override switch is functioning properly. 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.
testing the neutral safety switch 1. Make sure there is adequate clearance to the front and rear of the vehicle because it may move slightly. 2. Make sure the hood is closed and there are no remote start shut-downs active. 3. Set the emergency brake. 4. Turn the key to the "run" position, this will release the shifter. 5. Place the car in drive (D). 6. Place your foot directly over the brake pedal, but do not depress it. Be ready to step on the brake if the starter engages. 7.
Diagram A - General Motors trucks, sport utility vehicles and column shifting passenger vehicles: Diagram B - Pre-1996 Dodge Dakota pickups with 2.5 liter motors: © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.
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.
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.
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 Valet®/Program Switch DIA-41 programmer interface, 3-pin port The black 3-pin port is provided for programming of the unit. The unit can also be programmed using the Bitwriter.
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, H1/2. 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 internal jumper must be switched to a (-) light flash output.
transmitter/receiver learn routine The system comes with 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. The learn routine may be locked if previously programmed using the Bitwriter.
3. Transmit. While HOLDING the Valet/Program switch, press the button on the transmitter that you would like to control the selected receiver channel. The unit will chirp to confirm that the code has been successfully programmed. It is not possible to teach a transmitter button to the system more than once. 4. Release. Once the code is learned, the Valet/Program switch can be released.
transmitter configurations The transmitters can be programmed with the separate or single button arm/disarm configurations by using the Auto-learn functions in the Transmitter/Receiver Learn Routine. button configuration controls the Lock/Panic ON/Panic OFF function. controls the Disarm function. controls Silent Mode™and an Auxiliary Output. controls Remote Start. / + + 30 controls Timer mode. controls Turbo/Short Run. controls Channel 4 output. © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.
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standard mode configuration 1. Auxiliary Channel Out 2. Receive Indicator 3. Signal Indicator 4. Transmit Indicator 5. Lock Status Indicator 6. Unlock Status Indicator 7. Arming Status Indicator 8. Disarming Status Indicator 9. Door Switch Input Indicator 10. Warn Away® Response Indicator 11. Siren Status Indicator 12. Battery Level Indicator 13. Trigger Response Indicator 14. Hood Switch Input Indicator 15. Ignition Switch Input Indicator 16. Sensor Response Indicator 17.
operating settings learn routine The System Features Learn Routine™ dictates how the unit operates. Due to the number of features, the features have been divided into two menus. 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 Bitwriter™. Any of the settings can be changed and then assigned to one of up to four transmitters, a feature called Owner Recognition.
necessary to get from the feature you just programmed to the feature you wish to access. For example, in Menu One, if you just programmed Feature 1-2 and you next want to program Feature 1-3 to off, release the Valet/Program switch. Press and release it once to advance from Feature 1-2 to Feature 1-3. Then press it once more and HOLD it. The LED will flash in groups of 3 and the horn will honk 3 times (if connected) to confirm that you have accessed Feature 1-3.
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 lock ON Ignition lock OFF 1-4 Ignition unlock ON Ignition unlock OFF 1-5 Active locking Passive locking 1-6 Panic with ignition ON Panic with ignition OFF 1-7 Door lock pulse duration 0.8 seconds Door lock pulse duration 3.
menu #2 FEATURE NUMBER DEFAULT - LED ON SETTING (PRESS CHANNEL 1) LED OFF SETTING (PRESS CHANNEL 2) 2-1 Engine check ON Engine check OFF 2-2 Tachometer engine check Voltage engine check 2-3 12 minutes run time 24 minutes, 60 minutes run time 2-4 Flashing parking light output Constant parking light output 2-5 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. Features that have additional settings that can be selected only when programming with the Bitwriter are indicated by the following icon: menu #1 1-1 ACTIVE/PASSIVE ARMING: When active arming is selected, the starter kill will arm (if connected) only when the transmitter is used. When set to passive arming, the starter kill will arm (if connected) 30 seconds after the ignition key is turned off.
1-9 CHANNEL 2: ■ In the delayed validity default setting the Channel 2 output will output a negative (-) signal after the button is pressed for more than 1.5 seconds and will continue until the button is released. ■ The latched output selection will output a negative signal as soon as the button is pressed and will continue until the button is pressed again. ■ The latched/reset with ignition output selection operates just like the latched output but will reset or stop when the ignition is turned on.
menu #2 2-1 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 2-2. If programmed off, the vehicle will crank for the programmed crank time (Feature 2-5) 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. Using tach or voltage check is always recommended if possible.
2-9 2nd IGNITION/ACCESSORY OUTPUT: This will allow the PINK/WHITE to be used as a 2nd ignition or an accessory. 2-10 ACCESSORY STATE DURING WAIT-TO-START: This will allow the programming of the accessory wire during the wait-to-start period of a diesel motor. When ON the accessory comes on when the wait-to-start output is activated and stays on, dropping out during crank and returning once the car has started. When OFF the accessory will activate as a normal accessory.
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 H3/5 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.
lite. 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. Check diagnostics.
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