Model 881 XP 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.
Bitwriter™, Code Hopping™, Doubleguard®, ESP™, FailSafe®, Ghost Switch™, Learn Routine™, NiteLite®, Nuisance Prevention Circuitry®, NPC®, Revenger®, Silent Mode™, Soft Chirp®, Stinger®, Valet®, Vehicle Recovery System®, VRS®, and Warn Away® are all Trademarks or Registered Trademarks of Directed Electronics, Inc. New Software Compatibility for 103T Keypad ® The Bitwriter (p/n 998T) requires chip version 1.4 or newer to program this unit.
table of contents what is included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 warning! safety first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 installation points to remember. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 before beginning the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 after the installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 deciding on component locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 locations for the siren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
what is included ■ The control module ■ The plug-in status LED ■ An XHF Plus receiver/antenna ■ The plug-in Valet/Program switch ■ One remote transmitter P/N 479V ■ A hood pinswitch ■ A Stinger Doubleguard shock sensor ■ A toggle (override) switch ■ A 514N Neosiren 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.
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 Directed Electronics dealer. OPERATION OF THE REMOTE START MODULE IF THE VEHICLE STARTS IN GEAR IS CONTRARY TO ITS INTENDED MODE OF OPERATION. OPERATING THE REMOTE START SYSTEM UNDER THESE CONDITIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
deciding on component locations locations for the siren Some things to remember about mounting the siren: ■ Keep it away from heat sources, such as radiators, exhaust manifolds, turbochargers, and heat shields. ■ Mount it where a thief cannot easily disconnect it, whether the hood is open or shut. Both the siren and its wires should be difficult to find. This usually involves disguising the wire to look like a factory harness. ■ We recommend against grounding the siren to its mounting screws.
■ The higher the control module is in the vehicle, the better the transmitter range will be. If you put the control module under a seat or inside a metal dashboard, range will diminish. Some good control module locations: above the glove box, inside the center console, above the under-dash fuse box, above the radio, etc.
locations for valet/program switch IMPORTANT! When the vehicle is delivered, please show the user where this switch is located and how to disarm the system with it. Ensure that the location you pick for the switch has sufficient clearance to the rear. The switch should be well hidden. It should be placed so passengers or stored items (such as in a glove box or center console) cannot accidentally hit it. The switch fits into a 9/32-inch hole. This system has Remote Valet.
locations for the optional starter kill relay If 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 optional 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.
finding the accessory wire An accessory wire will show +12V when the key is in the accessory and run positions. It will not show +12V during the cranking cycle. There will often be more than one accessory wire in the ignition harness. The correct accessory wire will power the vehicle's climate control system. Some vehicles may have separate wires for the blower motor and the air conditioning compressor. In such cases, it will be necessary to add a relay to power the second accessory wire.
finding a (+) parking light wire The (+) parking light wire is often found near the switch. Many cars have the switch built into the turn signal lever, and in these cars the parking light wire can be found in the steering column. The same wire is often available in the kick panel or running board. NOTE: Many Toyotas, as well as many other Asian vehicles, send a (-) signal from the switch to a relay. The relay then sends (+)12V to the bulbs.
Once you have determined the wire color, the easiest place to connect to the wire is often at the kick panel, at the windshield pillar, or in the running board. When an easy location is not available, running a wire to the domelight itself is often the best solution. How to find a door pin switch trigger wire with your multimeter: 1. Set to DCV or DC voltage (12V or 20V is fine). 2. In most Fords, fasten the (-) probe of the meter to chassis ground.
primary harness (H1), 12-pin connector H1/1 H1/2 H1/3 H1/4 H1/5 H1/6 H1/7 ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ORANGE WHITE WHITE/BLUE BLACK/WHITE (-) 500 mA ARMED OUTPUT (+)/(-) SELECTABLE LIGHT FLASH OUTPUT (-) REMOTE START ACTIVATION INPUT (-) 200 mA DOMELIGHT SUPERVISION OUTPUT GREEN (-) DOOR TRIGGER INPUT, ZONE 3 BLUE (-) MULTIPLEXED INPUT, ZONE 4 VIOLET (+) DOOR TRIGGER INPUT, ZONE 3 BLACK (-) CHASSIS GROUND INPUT H1/9 ______ EMPTY NOT USED H1/10 ______ BROWN H1/11 ______
door lock harness, 3-pin connector 1 ______ 2 ______ 3 ______ GREEN (-) LOCK (+) UNLOCK OUTPUT EMPTY NOT USED BLUE (+) LOCK (-) UNLOCK OUTPUT remote start primary harness, 7-pin connector 1 ______ 2 ______ 3 ______ 4 ______ 5 ______ 6 ______ 7 ______ PINK/WHITE 200 mA (-) PROGRAMMABLE IGN2/ACC2 RELAY TURN ON YELLOW PINK (+) IGNITION INPUT TO ALARM (-) 200 mA IGNITION RELAY TURN-ON ORANGE (-) 200 mA ACCESSORY RELAY TURN-ON PURPLE (-) 200 mA STARTER RELAY TURN-ON ORANGE/BLACK B
heavy gauge inline connector key switch interface 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ PURPLE GREEN RED ORANGE PINK RED PINK/WHITE RED/WHITE (+) OUTPUT TO STARTER CIRCUIT (STARTER SIDE) ONBOARD STARTER KILL (KEY SIDE) (+) HIGH CURRENT 12V INPUT (+) OUTPUT TO ACCESSORY CIRCUIT (+) OUTPUT TO PRIMARY IGNITION CIRCUIT (+) HIGH CURRENT 12V INPUT (+) OUTPUT TO SECOND IGNITION CIRCUIT (+) HIGH CURRENT 12V INPUT remote start secondary harness (H3), 5-pin connector 16 H3/1 __
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 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.
H1/6 BLUE (-) multiplex input, zone 4 Inputs shorter than 0.8 seconds will trigger the Warn Away response, while inputs longer than 0.8 seconds will trigger the full alarm sequence. If installing an optional Directed Electronics dual stage sensor, connect both the blue and the green wires of the optional sensor to this input. This wire will report Zone 4. H1/7 VIOLET (+) door trigger input, zone 3 This wire is used in vehicles that have a positive (+) switched dome light circuit.
H1/10 BROWN (+) siren output Connect this to the red wire of the siren. Connect the black wire of the siren to (-) chassis ground, preferably at the same point you connected the control module’s black ground wire. 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.
secondary harness (H2) wire connection guide H2/1 LIGHT GREEN/BLACK (-) factory disarm 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. (See Feature Descriptions section of this guide.
the passenger doors when installing progressive door locks, for instance. NOTE: Programming Channel 4 for second unlock will link the VIOLET/BLACK H2/3 wire to the unlock button. Pressing the unlock button once will send an output to the H4/A or H4/C unlock output. Pressing the unlock button a second time within 15 seconds will send a negative (-) unlock pulse to the VIOLET/BLACK wire.
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.) © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.
relay key switch interface wire connection guide The five heavy gauge wires coming from the large connector are used to energize high current circuits in the vehicle. It is crucial that these connections are well-made and capable of handling the current demands. For this reason, Scotch-Locks, T-taps and other such connectors are strongly discouraged. PURPLE (+) starter output Connect this wire to the starter wire in the vehicle. (See Finding the Wires You Need section.
PINK/WHITE (+) second ignition output Connect this wire to the second ignition wire in the vehicle. (See Finding the Wires You Need section.) NOTE: For vehicles that do not have a second ignition wire, this connection is not required. RED/WHITE (+) 12V input Connection for high current outputs. remote start secondary harness (H3) wire connection guide H3/1 BLUE/WHITE (-) status output This wire supplies a 200mA output as soon as the module begins the remote start process.
H3/3 BROWN (+) brake switch input, zone 1 This wire MUST be connected to the vehicle's brake light wire. This is the wire that shows (+) 12V when the brake pedal is depressed. The remote start will be disabled or shut down any time the brake pedal is depressed. This wire will also trigger the security system if the brake pedal is pressed while the system is armed and will report Zone 1.
neutral safety switch interface Some vehicles do not have an electrical neutral safety switch. Instead, a mechanical neutral safety switch that physically interrupts the starter wire is used when the vehicle is in any drive gear. If the remote start is interfaced before this switch, it will provide protection from starting in gear. However, some vehicles combine the column shift mechanism and the mechanical neutral safety switch into one mechanical part.
If the starter engages and the vehicle is a General Motors product or Dodge Dakota pickup, refer to the following text and diagrams for an alternative shut-down method which will prevent the starter from engaging. If the vehicle is not a General Motors product or a Dodge Dakota pickup, please call Directed Electronics Technical Support for an alternative shut-down method.
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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.
ceiver 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.
shock sensor harness, 4-pin connector GREEN (-) multiplex input, zone 2 Inputs shorter than 0.8 seconds will trigger the Warn Away® response, while inputs longer than 0.8 seconds will trigger full alarm sequence and report Zone Two. If installing an optional Directed Electronics dual stage sensor, connect to the green wire as shown below. The diagram below eliminates the need for diodes to isolate the sensors.
tach learning To learn the tach signal: 1. Start the vehicle with the key. 2. Within 5 seconds, press and HOLD the Valet®/Program switch. 3. The LED will light constant when the tach signal is learned. 4. Release the Valet®/Program switch. DRW-96 programming jumpers 34 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.
tach threshold on/off In most cases, this jumper can be left in the OFF position. Some new vehicles use less than 12 volts in their ignition systems. The unit may have trouble learning the tach signal in these vehicles. Changing the jumper to the ON setting changes the trigger threshold of the digital tach circuit so it will work properly with these vehicles. These vehicles include many newer Dodge/Chrysler/Plymouths, such as the Neon Cirrus/Stratus/Breeze and LH-based cars.
3. Select the receiver channel. Press and release the Valet®/Program switch the number of times necessary to access the desired channel. Once you have selected a channel, press and HOLD the Valet®/Program switch once more. The siren will chirp and the LED will blink the number of times corresponding to the channel that has been accessed. NOTE: If adding a remote, a button must be taught to the unit in the Channel One or Channel Five position prior to programming other channels.
5. Release. Once the code is learned, the Valet®/Program button can be released. You can advance from one channel to another by releasing the Valet® /Program button and tapping it to advance channels and then HOLDING it. For example, if you want to program Channel Three after programming Channel One, release the Valet®/Program button. Press it twice and release it to advance to Channel Three. Then press it once more and HOLD it.
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.
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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.
multi-level security arming Multi-Level Security Arming is a feature that allows the user to select which of the system's inputs or sensors will be active and which will be bypassed when the system is armed. (See Table of Zones section of this guide.) Multi-Level Security Arming can only be accessed from a standard configuration transmitter. Pressing the arm button of the standard configuration transmitter again within five seconds of arming the system will activate the Multi-Level Security feature.
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.
5. Program the Feature. While holding the Valet®/Program switch, you can toggle the feature on and off using the remote transmitter. Pressing the button that arms the system will select the one chirp or default setting. Pressing the button that disarms the system (or the Channel Two button when in the single button arm/disarm configuration) will select the two chirp setting. NOTE: Some features have more than two possible settings.
To exit the learn routine: The learn routine will be exited if any of the following occurs: 1. Close the open door. 2. Turn the ignition on. 3. There is no activity for longer than 15 seconds. 4. The Valet®/Program switch is pressed too many times. feature menus The default settings are indicated in bold type. Features that have additional settings that can be programmed using the Bitwriter are indicated with an asterisk (*).
menu #2 - advanced features FEATURE NUMBER ONE-CHIRP SETTING (DEFAULT) TWO-CHIRP SETTING 2-1 Siren output constant Siren output pulsed 2-2 30 second siren duration* 60 second siren duration* 2-3 Nuisance Prevention Circuitry on Nuisance Prevention Circuitry OFF 2-4 Progressive door trigger Instant door trigger 2-5 Disarm from Valet, 1 pulse Disarm from Valet, 2-5 pulses 2-6 Door sensor bypass chirp on Door sensor bypass chirp OFF 2-7 Ignition controlled domelight on Ignition controll
feature descriptions The features of the system are described below. Features that have additional settings that can be selected only when programming with the PC interface or Bitwriter are indicated by the following icon: menu #1 - basic features 1-1 ACTIVE/PASSIVE ARMING: When active arming is selected, the system will only arm when the transmitter is used. When set to passive, the system will arm automatically 30 seconds after the last door is closed.
"Type E - Mercedes-Benz and Audi -1985 and Newer" diagram.) 1-8 FORCED PASSIVE ARMING ON/OFF: To use this feature, passive arming must be selected in Feature 1-1. When turned on, forced passive arming will ensure that the system will passively arm, even if a zone is left open or invalid. Forced passive arming occurs one hour after the ignition is turned off. 1-9 AUTOMATIC ENGINE DISABLE (AED) ON/OFF: AED is a full-time, passive starter disable that works independently of the security system.
system again. NPC™ only monitors sensor inputs, and does not bypass the door trigger or the ignition trigger at any time. If NPC™ is turned off, the system will respond to repeated triggers on the sensor inputs and will do so indefinitely. Some states have laws regulating how many times a security system can trigger before it is considered a nuisance and the vehicle is towed away. 2-4 PROGRESSIVE DOOR TRIGGER ON/OFF: The system responds to a door trigger input with a progressive response.
2-11 CHANNEL 5 VALIDITY/LATCHED/LATCHED RESET WITH IGNITION/30 SECOND TIMED/SECOND UNLOCK OUTPUT: Channel Four can be programmed for these output configurations. The unit is set to the default validity output. To change the configuration, use the two-chirp setting to toggle through the different configurations. menu #3 - remote start options 3-1 ENGINE CHECKING 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 3-2.
3-8 ACTIVATION PULSE COUNT: This allows the system to use 1 or 2 pulses to activate the remote start sequence. Note! 1 or 2 pulses on the WHITE/BLUE remote start activation input wire as well as the button of the remote control. 3-9 2nd IGNITION/2nd ACCESSORY OUTPUT: This will allow the PINK/WHITE to be used as a 2nd ignition or an accessory. 3-10 ACCESSORY STATE DURING WAIT-TO-START: This feature will allow the selection of the accessory output to be ON or OFF during wait-to-start.
valet mode To enter or exit valet mode with the valet/program switch: 1. Turn the ignition key on and then off. 2. At anytime during the next 10 seconds, press and release the Valet® switch. Now the Status LED will light constantly if you have entered Valet® Mode, and go out if you have exited Valet® Mode. To enter or exit valet mode with the transmitter: To enter or exit Valet® Mode with a transmitter: 1. Open any door. 2. Press 3. Press 4. Press on the transmitter. . again.
To enter or exit timer mode manually: 1. Make sure the remote start system is not operating the engine. 2. Turn the ignition on. Timer Mode will be exited and the parking lights will flash four times. table of zones When using the Diagnostic functions, use the Table of Zones to see which input has triggered the system. It is also helpful in deciding which input to use when connecting optional sensors and switches. ZONE NO.
LED FLASHES SHUTDOWN MODE One Timed out Two Over-rev shutdown Three Low or no RPM Four Transmitter shutdown (or optional push-button) Six (-) Shutdown (H3/3 GRAY) or (+) Shutdown (H3/4 BROWN) Seven (-) Neutral safety shutdown (H3/6 BLACK/WHITE) Eight Wait-to-start timed out long term event history The system stores the last two full triggers in memory. These are not erasable. Each time the unit sees a full trigger, the older of the two triggers in memory will be replaced by the new trigger.
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. The installation must be completed before testing, including connection to the brake switch and hood switch. 1. Test the BRAKE shutdown circuit: With the vehicle in Park (P), activate the remote start system. Once the engine is running, press the brake pedal.
troubleshooting alarm troubleshooting ■ Shock sensor doesn't trigger the alarm: Has the NPC™ system been triggered? If so, you will hear 5 chirps when disarming. To check this, turn the ignition key on and off to clear the NPC™'s memory, and then retest the shock sensor. For a detailed description of NPC™, see Nuisance Prevention Circuitry section of this guide. ■ Door input does not immediately trigger full alarm.
2. Check voltage and fuses. Use a meter to check for voltage between the red wire in the 5-pin ribbon harness and the black ground wire. If you have less than battery voltage, check the 3A and both 30A fuses on the relay satellite. Also make sure that the ground wire connects to a good chassis ground point. 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.
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