Responder One Remote Start 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.
Bitwriter®, Code Hopping™, Doubleguard®, ESP™, FailSafe®, Ghost Switch™, Learn Routine™, Nite-Lite®, Nuisance Prevention® Circuitry, Revenger®, Silent Mode™, Soft Chirp®, Stinger®, Valet®, Vehicle Recovery System®, VRS®, and Warn Away® are all Trademarks or Registered Trademarks of Directed Electronics. The Bitwriter® (p/n 998U) requires chip version 2.6 or newer to program this unit. Bitwriters with a date code of 6a or older require an IC upgrade (p/n 998M).
Contents Government Regulations ....................................................................................5 Warning! Safety first .........................................................................................6 What is included...............................................................................................8 Installation points to remember............................................................................9 Virtual tach ..............................................
Government Regulations This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Warning! Safety first The following safety warnings must be observed at all times: s $UE TO THE COMPLEXITY OF THIS SYSTEM INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT MUST ONLY BE performed by an authorized Directed Electronics dealer. s When properly installed, this system can start the vehicle via a command signal from the remote control. Therefore, never operate the system in an area that does not have adequate ventilation.
TION IMMEDIATELY AND CONSULT WITH THE USER TO lX 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. The remote start module must be removed or properly reinstalled so that the vehicle does not start in gear.
What is included s s s s s s The control module (see diagram) Responder One transceiver (P/N 6212T) Two, 2-way remotes (P/N 7211V) A push-button programming switch A hood pinswitch A shut-down toggle switch Red 4 pin D2D/Bitwriter port 8 © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
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: s s s s s s s 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.
Virtual tach Virtual Tach is a new feature for Directed this year. It is the default RPM-sensing method for new remote start systems. Virtual Tach gives the installer the performance of a hardwired tach wire, with the convenience of voltage sensing. It is far superior to any voltage-sense feature you’ve tried before. Virtual Tach monitors the cranking voltage of the vehicle using a very fast micro-controller and an analog-to-digital converter. The microprocessor “saves” the base voltage as a reference.
Component locations and finding wires For detailed information on where to locate components, and how to find the wires you need, please refer to the Direct Tech web site at www.directechs.com. Making your wiring connections Before making your connections, plan how your wires will be routed through the vehicle. For instance, the red 12V constant input and the remote start ignition wires are often routed together to the ignition switch harness.
Primary harness (H1) wiring diagram H1/1 LIGHT GREEN/ BLACK FACTORY ALARM DISARM H1/2 GREEN/WHITE FACTORY REARM H1/3 YELLOW (+) IGNITION OUT (TO ALARM) H1/4 WHITE/BLUE (-) ACTIVATION INPUT H1/5 ORANGE (-) GROUND WHEN LOCKED* H1/6 BROWN (-) HORN OUTPUT H1/7 RED/WHITE (-) TRUNK RELEASE OUTPUT* H1/8 BLACK GROUND H1/9 WHITE (+/-) LIGHT FLASH * not available with 1 button remote 4-pin satellite harness wiring daigram 1 BLUE STATUS OUTPUT 2 ORANGE (-) ACCESSORY OUTPUT 3 PURPLE
Door lock harness, 3-pin connector 1 BLUE (-) UNLOCK OUTPUT 2 EMPTY NOT USED 3 GREEN (-) LOCK OUTPUT* *Ignition controlled lock only Remote start harness (H2) wiring diagram H2/1 BLACK/WHITE (-) NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH INPUT H2/2 VIOLET/WHITE TACHOMETER INPUT WIRE H2/3 BROWN (+) BRAKE SWITCH SHUTDOWN WIRE H2/4 GRAY (-) HOOD PINSWITCH SHUTDOWN WIRE H2/5 BLUE/WHITE (-) 200mA 2ND STATUS/REAR DEFOGGER OUTPUT © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
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 diagram Delay for Negative (-) Disarm Wire 14 © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
Relay for Positive (+) Disarm Wire H1/2 GREEN/WHITE FACTORY REARM 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. H1/3 YELLOW (+) IGNITION OUT (TO ALARM) As a stand-alone system: The H1/3 YELLOW wire should not be connected to anything.
H1/4 WHITE/BLUE (-) ACTIVATION INPUT This input comes from the factory set to 1 activation pulse. This means that it is necessary to have 1 ground pulse on the white/blue wire for the remote start to activate or to deactivate manually. 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 BROWN (-) HORN OUTPUT This wire supplies a (-) 200 mA output that can be used to honk the vehicle horn. It outputs a single pulse when locking the doors with the remote, and two pulses when unlocking with the remote. This wire also outputs pulses for 30 seconds when Panic Mode is activated. If the vehicle has a (+) horn circuit, an optional relay can be used to interface with the system. Note: the honk upon locking and panic features are not available with the 1 button remote.
Note: this feature is not available with the 1 button remote. H1/8 BLACK (-) chassis GROUND connection We recommend that you do not use a factory ground. Ground all your components to the same point in the vehicle, (preferably the kick panel). Scrape away any paint and use a factory bolt or make your own ground with a self-tapping screw and a star washer.
Note: For parking light systems that draw 10 amps or more, the jumper must be placed to the (-) light flash output (refer to the Programming Jumpers section of this guide. P/N 8617 or a standard automotive SPDT relay must be used on the H1/2 light flash output wire. (+) Positive Light Flash Output (-) Light Flash Output © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
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. 1 PINK (+) (30 AMP) OUTPUT TO IGNITION CIRCUIT Connect this wire to the ignition wire in the vehicle.
5 PINK/WHITE (+) PROGRAMMABLE OUTPUT FOR ACCESSORY OR IGNITION Connect this wire to the second ignition or accessory wire in the vehicle. (Selectable by using menu 2 feature 6.) Note: For vehicles that do not have a second ignition or accessory wire, this connection is not required. 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.
Figure A Figure B Important! Always use 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. H2/2 VIOLET/WHITE TACHOMETER INPUT WIRE This input provides the module with information about the engine’s revolutions per minute (RPMs). It can be connected to the negative side of the coil in vehicles with conventional coils.
H2/3 BROWN (+) BRAKE SWITCH SHUTDOWN WIRE 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. H2/4 GRAY (-) HOOD PINSWITCH SHUTDOWN WIRE This wire MUST be connected to the hood pinswitch. This input will disable or shut down the remote start when the hood is opened.
Neutral safety switch interface Some vehicles do not have an electrical neutral safety switch. Instead, the vehicle has a mechanical neutral safety switch that physically interrupts the starter wire and 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.
eral Motors product or a Dodge Dakota pickup, please call Directed Electronics Technical Support for an alternative shut-down method. Do not return the vehicle to the customer until this feature is properly installed! D2D and programmer interface The 4-pin red port is for interfacing with an XK module through D2D, or you can use it for programming with 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, H1/9. 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. Tach learning Virtual tach To program Virtual Tach: 1. After the install is complete, remote start the car. 2. If the car does not start on the first attempt, let the remote start attempt again. 3. Once the car starts, let it run until the parking lights come on. 4. When the parking lights come on, shut off the remote start with the remote - that’s it! Virtual Tach is programmed.
To learn the tach signal 1. Start the vehicle with the key. DRW-96 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. 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.
Remote control 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. 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. Turn the ignition to the ON position. 2. Choose.
Ch Function 3 Reset Features: This resets features all of the security system to the factory default settings. Note: This feature does not delete the remotes from the security system or reset the Virtual Tach setting. 4 Virtual Tach Reset: Deletes all previously learned values for Virtual Tach, and on THE NEXT REMOTE START SEQUENCE THE UNIT BEGINS VIRTUAL TACH INITIALIZATION Note: The “Zap” feature on the Bitwriter does not reset the Virtual tach setting. 3. Transmit.
Learn Routine will be exited if: s s s Ignition is turned off. Program switch is pressed too many times. More than 25 seconds elapses between programming steps. Remote Configuration Button Press Function while remote start is OFF Function while remote start is ON Pressing for less than 1.5 seconds Start the engine Unlock the doors Pressing for more than 1.5 seconds Car finder Stop the engine © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
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. The Program push-button switch, plugged into the blue port, is used together with a programmed transmitter to change the settings. It is possible to access and change any of the feature settings using the Program switch. To program settings, remember: Key, Choose, Transmit and Release.
Once the 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 GROUPS OF EIGHT mASHES WOULD INDICATE ACCESS TO THE STATUS output feature (Feature 8). 4. Transmit. The transmitter is used to select the desired setting. As shipped, the unit is configured to the LED ON settings. These are called the default settings.
Features menu The factory default settings are indicated in bold TEXT IN THE TABLE BElow. Menu 1 Feature # Feature Opt. 1 Opt. 2 Opt. 3 Opt.4 Opt. 5+ 1 Honk pulses Off 20 mS 30 mS 40 mS 50 mS 2 Ignition controlled lock Off On 3 Ignition controlled unlock Off On 4 Doorlock pulse duration 0.8 sec. 3.5 sec.
Menu 2 Feature # Feature Opt. 1 Opt. 2 Opt. 3 Opt.4 1 Engine checking Virtual tach voltage Off tachometer 2 Run time 12 min 24 min 60 min 3 Park lights Constant Flashing 4 Crank time 0.6 sec. 0.8 sec. 1.0 sec. 3 pulses 1.2 sec. 5 Activation pulse 1 pulse 2 pulses 6 Ignition/accessory output ignition Accessory 7 Acc state during wait to start Off On 8 2nd status output Normal latched 9 Anti-grind On Off Wait to start time Off 15 sec 30 sec. 45 sec.
Feature descriptions The features of the system are described below with default settings in bold. Menu 1 1 HORN HONK PULSES—ON, OFF: Turns On/Off the confirmation honks when unlocking. Use it to change the output pulse duration for vehicles that require a longer pulse for the horn to honk. Confirmation honks ON (20mS) & panic, (1) Confirmation honk (30mS) & panic, (2) Confirmation honk (40mS) & panic, (3) Confirmation honk (50mS) & panic, (4) Confirmation honk OFF.
5 UNLOCK OUTPUT—1, 2 PULSES: This will program the unlock output to one or two pulses. When the double pulse unlock feature is turned on, the BLUE (3) wire will supply two negative pulses instead of a single pulse. This makes it possible to DIRECTLY INTERFACE WITH DOUBLE PULSE VEHICLES WITHOUT ANY EXTRA PARTS 6 LOCK OUTPUT—1, 2 PULSES: This will program the lock output to one or two pulses. The GREEN (1) wire will supply two negative pulses instead of a single pulse.
(2) Comfort closure 1 - Activates the 20 second timer after the door lock pulse. (3) Comfort Closure 2 - Activates the 20 second timer with the door lock pulse. Note: Not available with 1 button remote 10 PANIC ON/Off: When on, the panic feature can be activated at any time from the remote and will sound for 30 seconds. When off the panic feature does not function.
and shuts down. Programmed to the default setting the engine will run for 12 minutes. If the 24 or 60 minute run time is desired, change this feature to the two or three flash setting. 3 PARKING LIGHTS—CONSTANT/FLASHING: In the default setting, the parking lights will come on solidly for the entire run duration. in the flashing setting, the parking lights will flash for the entire run duration. 4 CRANK TIME—0.6/0.8/1.0/1.2/1.4/1.6/1.8/2.0/4.
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. 8 2nd STATUS OUTPUT—NORMAL/LATCHED/PULSED: If programmed to status mode, this output will turn on when the remote start is activated. In this mode the output can be programmed to a latched or a pulsed output. The pulsed output turns the defogger ON.
¢ Bitwriter® The Bitwriter® has the ability to fine tune certain features of the security system. These features and the adjustments that may be programmed are described in the table below.
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 Program switch. 3. Turn the ignition on and then off. 4. Release the Program switch. 5. Press and release the Program switch.
LED FLASHES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SHUTDOWN MODE System timed out Over-rev shutdown Low or no RPM, Low battery (for voltage & virtual tach modes) Transmitter Shutdown (or optional push button) (-) hood shutdown (+) brake shutdown Neutral safety 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.
Important: Make sure there is adequate clearance to the front and rear of the vehicle before attempting this test. a. Make sure the hood is closed and no other shutdown circuits are active. b. Set the emergency brake. c. Turn the ignition key to the run position but do not start the engine. d. Put the vehicle in Drive (D). e. Put your foot over the brake pedal but do not press down on it. Be ready to step on the brake to shutdown the remote start system. f. Activate the remote start system.
Troubleshooting s 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. s The climate control system does not work while the unit is operating the vehicle.
4. 5. s 1. 2. 3. s 1. 2. 3. 46 Does the vehicle have an immobilizer? Some immobilizer systems will not allow the vehicle to crank if active. Check connections. The two red heavy gauge input wires on the relay satellite should have solid connections. “T-taps”, or “scotch locks” are not recommended for any high current heavy gauge wiring. Also, if the vehicle has more than one 12-volt input wire, then connect one red wire to each. The vehicle starts, but immediately dies.
s 1. 2. The vehicle will start and run only for about 10 seconds. 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. Check diagnostics. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
Wiring quick reference guide BROWN (-) horn honk output RED/WHITE (-) 200mA channel 2 output (Not used) Off On 48 © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
Wiring quick reference guide continued ORANGE (-) ground when locked (Not used) VIOLET red 4 pin d2d bitwriter port © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
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