Responder LC Model 5501 Remote Start Keyless Entry Installation Guide This product is intended for installation by a professional installer only! Attempts to install this product by a person other than a trained professional may result in severe damage to a vehicle’s electrical system and components.
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Contents Warning! Safety first .........................................................................................5 What is included...............................................................................................7 Installation points to remember............................................................................7 Virtual tach ..............................................................................................7 D2D .......................................................
Feature descriptions.........................................................................................48 Menu 1 - Keyless entry ............................................................................48 Menu 2 - Convenience ............................................................................50 Menu 3 - Remote start .............................................................................53 Bitwriter® .....................................................................................
Warning! Safety first The following safety warnings must be observed at all times: s Due 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.
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. All installations must be performed by an authorized Directed Electronics dealer.
What is included s s s s s The control module Control center with integrated status LED and Valet Override switch N6711T One five-button, 2-way Supercode Responder LC Remote Control (p/n 7752V) One five-button, 1-way Supercode Remote (p/n 7652V) A shut-down toggle switch Installation points to remember This product is designed for fuel-injected, automatic transmission, or vehicles with manual transmissions.
¢ D2D The system has the ability to interface with an XK module through the D2D port. The advantage to using a D2D interface is that there is less wiring involved in the installation. Check the XK module installation guide to determine which wires are not needed, and which options are available. ¢ The control center The control center position should be discussed with the vehicle’s owner prior to installation.
¢Valet® program switch The valet/program switch is built into the control center. Important: When the vehicle is delivered, please show the user where this switch is located and how to disarm the system with it. Note: An optional valet switch (p/n #8631) is available if the onboard valet switch is not used for the install. When installing the external valet switch ensure that the location has sufficient clearance to the rear. The switch should be well hidden.
¢ Before beginning the installation 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. Many new vehicles use low-voltage or multiplexed systems that can be damaged by low resistance testing devices, such as test lights and logic probes (computer safe test lights). Test all circuits with a high quality digital multi-meter before making connections.
Component location and finding wires For detailed information on where to locate components, and how to find the wires you need, please refer to the Directed 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 will often be routed together to the ignition switch harness.
¢ Primary harness (H1), 12-pin connector H1/1 RED/WHITE (-) 200mA TRUNK RELEASE OUTPUT H1/2 RED (+)12v CONSTANT INPUT H1/3 BROWN (-) HORN OUTPUT H1/4 WHITE/BROWN LIGHT FLASH ISOLATION WIRE - PIN 87a of onboard relay H1/5 BLACK (-) CHASSIS GROUND H1/6 VIOLET (+) DOOR TRIGGER INPUT (See Note on pg. 17) H1/7 BLUE (-) FACTORY HORN INPUT H1/8 GREEN (-) DOOR TRIGGER INPUT (See Note on pg.
There are three harness connections relative to remote start function, including the heavy gauge and input and output harnesses.
¢ Remote start auxiliary output, 5-pin 1 PINK/WHITE (-) 200mA FLEX RELAY CONTROL OUTPUT 2 ORANGE (-) 200mA ACCESSORY OUTPUT 3 VIOLET (-) 200mA STARTER OUTPUT 4 PINK (-) 200mA IGNITION 1 OUTPUT 5 BLUE (-) 200mA STATUS OUTPUT Note: Wires 1 - 4 on the remote auxiliary outputs are wired to the (-) triggers for the onboard remote start relays and are not diode isolated. If connecting these wires directly to the vehicle you must place a 1-amp diode in line to prevent feedback from the vehicle.
Wire connection guides ¢ Primary harness (H1) H1/1 RED/WHITE (-) 200mA TRUNK RELEASE OUTPUT When the system receives the code controlling trunk release output for longer than 1.5 seconds, the red/white wire will supply an output as long as the transmission continues. This is typically used to operate a trunk/hatch release or other relay-driven function. Warning! Never use this wire to drive anything but a relay or a low-current input, supplied output is only 200mA.
H1/3 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.
H1/5 BLACK (-) CHASSIS GROUND We recommend that you your components to the kick panel). Scrape away your own ground with H1/6 VIOLET do not use a factory ground. Ground all same point in the vehicle, (preferably the any paint and use a factory bolt or make a self-tapping screw and a star washer. (+) DOOR TRIGGER INPUT* This wire is used in vehicles that have a positive (+) switched dome light circuit.
H1/7 BLUE FACTORY HORN INPUT This optional input can be wired to the factory horn honk output of the vehicle. When this wire receives an input for a minimum of .5 seconds, the system reports a trigger on the remote. This is useful on vehicles that have a factory security system, it notifies the owner that the system was triggered. Note: The system does not report that a zone has been triggered when unlocking with the remote.
H1/9 BLACK/WHITE (-) 200mA DOME LIGHT OUTPUT Connect this wire to the optional dome light supervision relay as shown below: Important! This output is only intended to drive a relay. It cannot be connected directly to the dome light circuit, as the output cannot support the current draw of one or more light bulbs. H1/10 WHITE/BLUE (-) REMOTE START/ TURBO TIMER ACTIVATION INPUT This input comes from the factory set to 1 activation pulse.
H1/11 WHITE PARKING LIGHT OUTPUT This wire should be connected to the parking light wire in the vehicle. See Setting the light flash polarity section of this guide for polarity settings. (+) Positive Light Flash Output WHITE H1/11 (+) LIGHT FLASH OUTPUT (-) Negative Light Flash Output WHITE H1/11 (-) LIGHT FLASH OUTPUT Note: For parking light circuits that draw 10-amps or more, the internal jumper must be switched to a (-) light flash output. (See Setting the light flash polarity section of this guide.
¢ Auxiliary harness (H2) H2/1 LIGHT GREEN/BLACK (-) 200mA FACTORY ALARM DISARM OUTPUT This wire sends a negative pulse every time the remote start is activated, trunk release is activated (programmable on/off) or when the doors are unlocked with the remote. This can be used to pulse the disarm wire of the vehicle’s factory antitheft device. Use a relay to send a (-) or (+) pulse to the disarm wire as shown in the following diagrams.
H2/3 WHITE/VIOLET (-) 200mA AUX 1 OUTPUT This wire provides 200 mA programmable output whenever the transmitter button controlling Aux 1 channel is pressed. (See descriptions for Aux 3) Warning! Never use this wire to drive anything but a relay or a low-current input, supplied output is only 200mA. Connecting directly to a solenoid, motor, or other high-current device will cause the module to fail.
s s Latched, reset with ignition: Similar to the latched output, this type of output turns On the first time the Aux channel button is pressed, and turns Off the next time the same button is pressed. This type of output additionally stops and resets whenever the ignition is turned On and then Off. 30 seconds timed: The output sends a continuous signal for 30 seconds. Note: Bitwriter® programs from 1 to 90 seconds.
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). (+)WAIT-TO-START WIRE 24 © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
¢ Heavy Gauge, 8-pin connector There are 8 heavy gauge wires coming from the large 8-pin connector. They are used to energize the ignition circuits in the vehicle. It is crucial to ensure that these connections are capable of handling the current demands. For this reason, Scotch-Locks, T-taps and other such connectors are strongly discouraged. H3/1 PINK (+) IGNITION 1 INPUT/OUTPUT Connect this wire to the ignition wire in the vehicle.
H3/7 PINK/BLACK FLEX RELAY INPUT 87A key side (if required) of FLEX RELAY This wire is used when an ignition switch isolation on the vehicle is necessary. This is common on Toyota and Nissans which required the use of Tech Tip document #1077. (See menu # 3 Feature 8 for programming options) See the diagram below for more wiring detail.) H3/8 RED/BLACK (+) FUSED (30A) ACCESSORY/STARTER INPUT This wire is the polarity feed to the accessory and starter relays. 26 © 2008 Directed Electronics.
¢ Remote start input - 5-pin connector 1 BLACK/WHITE (-) NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH INPUT Connect this wire to a ground source if installing this unit in an automatic transmission vehicle. If this unit is being installed in a manual transmission vehicle then connect it to the emergency brake wire. This input MUST rest at ground in order for the remote start system to operate.
4 GRAY N/O or N/C (-) HOOD PIN SWITCH INPUT This wire MUST be connected to a hoodpin switch. This input will disable or shut down the remote start when the hood is opened. (See Feature Descriptions, Menu #1 feature 11 for details about programming.) 5 BLUE/WHITE (-) 200 mA 2ND STATUS/REAR DEFOGGER This wire supplies a 200mA output as soon as the module begins the remote start process.
¢ Remote start auxiliary output, 5-pin These signals are provided to drive additional optional relays. 1 PINK/WHITE (-) 200mA FLEX RELAY CONTROL OUTPUT This wire is programmed as (-) 2nd ignition output from factory and can be programmed (to drive a relay) as a (-) starter or an accessory output. (See Feature programming Menu 3, Feature 8.
¢ Door lock wire diagrams Important: Depending on the vehicle, the door locks may be controlled by an optional data bus expansion module. If so, no door lock interface wiring is required. There are eight different types of door lock systems (Type A - H). Type A: Three-wire (+) pulse controlling factory lock relays. Type B: Three-wire (-) pulse controlling factory lock relays. Type C: Direct-wired reversing-polarity switches. The switches are wired directly to the motors.
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.
Plug-in LED and valet/program switch The LED and valet switch are incorporated into the control center the LED line will plug into the white 2-pin port and the Valet switch line will plug into the blue 2-pin port. Note: Onboard LED and valet switch can be substituted with an optional outboard LED (P/N 8634 for Blue LED and 8633 for red LED) and an outboard valet switch (P/N 8631).
Tachometer settings ¢ Virtual tach To program Virtual Tach: 1. 2. 3. 4. After the install is complete, remote start the car. If the car does not start on the first attempt, let the remote start attempt again. Once the car starts, let it run until the parking lights come on. When the parking lights come on, shut off the remote start with the remote - that's it! Virtual Tach is programmed. To reset Virtual Tach, go into the remote programming grid and choose option #4.
¢ 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. After 3 seconds the LED will light constant when the tach signal is learned. 4. Release the Valet/Program switch. 34 © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
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 that it will work with these type vehicles. D2D Jumper settings The system has the ability to work with a compatible module through the D2D lines.
Setting the light flash polarity Light flash (+) / (-) polarity The internal fuse is used to determine the light flash output. In the (+) position, the onboard relay will output (+)12V on the WHITE wire, H1/11. In the (-) position, the on-board relay will supply a (-) output When wiring into a multiplex circuit, you can replace the fuse with a resistor (paying attention to the polarity setting). (Refer to diagram on p. 16, H1/4 White/ Brown wire description).
Remote control Learn Routine™ The system comes with a 1-way and a 2-way remote control that are already programmed to the system. The system can store up to 4 different remote control codes in memory. The remote uses a Supercode Protocol and requires setup before programming the system. To enter the remote setup mode 2-way remote: 1. Make sure the keypad is unlocked. 2. Press and hold the button on the remote for approximately 8 seconds , at 3 seconds ignore the car select indicator and continue to hold.
Note: You do not need to go through the setup for the other features in the menu. After entering the setup mode on the remote, use the following learn routine to add remote controls to the system. The learn routine may be locked if previously programmed using the Bitwriter®. If the horn (if connected) generates one long honk when attempting to program the unit, the learn routine is locked and must be unlocked using the Bitwriter® before proceeding.
Step Function 1 Auto Learn Standard Configuration* (default). The auto learn configuration will automatically setup the remote button configuration. Note: Due to the Supercode protocol, you cannot change the configuration. 2 Delete remotes: This feature will erase all remotes from the memory of the security system. This is useful in cases when a customer’s remote is lost or stolen. Note: This will not reset the programmed features of the system or reset the Virtual Tach setting.
Remote control configuration ¢ Responder LC 2-way Note: The 1-way remote only has the transmit LED and will not give any confirmation tones. The remote control buttons that operate the features of the remote start system are described below. The buttons will operate in this configuration when the remote control is programmed using the Step 1 Auto-learn routine. 40 © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
For more information about the remote control functions, see the Owners Guide. Level Direct Access x1 x2 x3 x4 Button Lock Silent Lock Unlock Silent Unlock Valet Mode Car Finder Remote Start Reset Timer Mode Smart Start Runtime AUX Rear Defogger Trunk Release AUX 1 AUX 2 Function Shift Cabin Runtime Temperature Check request (2-way only) AUX 3 (2-way only) Important: To access Cabin Temperature request and Runtime Check, press the times, and then hold.
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 simplified by using the Bitwriter®. Any of the settings can be changed and then assigned to one of four remote controls. This feature is called Owner Recognition. Each time that particular remote control is used to disarm the system, the assigned feature settings will be recalled.
3. Select a Feature. Press and release the Valet/ Program switch the number of times corresponding to the feature you wish to change. For example, to access the third feature, press and release 3 times. Then press the button once more and HOLD it. The horn honks the number of times equal to the feature you have accessed. You can now release the Valet/program switch. 4. Program the Feature. You can toggle the feature on and off using the remote control.
To access another feature in the same menu: 1. Press and release the Valet/Program switch the number of times necessary to advance from the feature you just programmed to the next one you want to program. 2. Then press the Valet/Program switch once more and hold it. For example, if you just programmed the third feature in the menu and you want to program the seventh feature in the menu, press and release the Valet/Program switch four times and then press it once more and hold it.
Feature menus The default settings are indicated in bold type. The numbers in parenthese indicate the number of times the LED on the control center flashes. ¢ Menu 1 - Keyless entry Menu Item Feature Opt. 1 Opt. 2 Opt. 3 Opt.4 Opt.
¢ Menu 2 - Convenience Menu Item Feature Opt. 1 Opt. 2 1 One-time Bypass On Off 2 Valet Switch 1 2 On Off Opt. 3 Opt.4 Opt.
¢ Menu 3 - Remote start Menu Item Feature Opt. 1 Opt. 2 Opt. 3 Opt.4 1 Transmission Mode Manual Automatic 2 Engine Checking Mode Virtual Tach 3 Cranking Time 4 Opt. 5 Voltage Off Tachometer 0.6 sec 0.8 sec 1.0 sec 1.2 sec 1.4 (5)/1.6(6)/ 1.8 (7) 2.0(8)4.
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: Important: Default settings are in bold. The numbers in parentheses indicate the number of times the LED on the control center flashes. ¢ Menu 1 - Keyless entry 1-1 Active/Passive Locking/Auto-relocking: When active locking (1) is selected, the system only locks when the transmitter is used.
1-3, Horn Function: Turns On/Off the confirmation honks when locking/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 honks OFF, panic only (5). When choosing panic only; the horn will not sound when locking or unlocking, only when the panic feature is used.
1-8 Comfort Closure Off(1): The system can be programmed to close the windows when the system is locked. If programmed ON, the lock output provides a 20 second pulse when the system is locked. The output will be cancelled if the button is pressed. In the Off setting this functions does not work. (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. To test if the car has Comfort Closure: 1. 2.
2-2 Valet switch pulse count, 1 pulse. Optional starter kill emergency override from valet, 2 - 5 pulses. The system can be programmed to count the number of presses of the valet switch before disabling the optional kill. The factory default setting is one pulse. The unit can also be set for two to five pulses. 2-3 Door trigger error notification: Door trigger error honk Off. When On (1) , this feature controls the error honk that is generated if the system is locked with the door trigger active.
2-8 Aux 1 Validity (1) Latched (2), Latch reset w/ignition (3), 30-sec. timed (4) s s s s s Validity: Output that sends a signal as long as the transmission is received. Latched: Output that sends a signal when the Channel 1 button is pressed and continues until the same button is pressed again. Latched, reset with ignition: Similar to the latched output, it turns ON the first time the Aux 1 button is pressed and turns OFF the next the same button is pressed.
2-13 Aux 3 Linking None (1) Lock (2) Unlock (3) Lock/Unlock (4) Smart key control (link to remote start Off. (5). When aux 3 is programmed to Smart Key control, this wire outputs a 800ms pulse when the Remote Start is shut Off. The system also monitors the door trigger input. When the door is opened during the remote start runtime, the remote start shuts down and this wire outputs the 800ms pulse. Important: This wire is connected to the pushbutton wire that start and stops the car.
3-3 Crank Time 0.6 (1) 0.8 (2) 1.0 (3) 1.2 (4) 1.4 (5) 1.6 (6) 1.8 (7) 2.0 (8) 4.0 (9) SECONDS: If the unit is programmed for no engine checking or voltage sense, the crank time must be set to the appropriate duration. The default setting is 0.6 second and the LED will flash once. If a different crank time is desired, toggle through the higher settings by using the two-honk settings.
3-9 Diesel Timer—Wait-To-Start Input - Timed 15, 30, 45 SECONDS: Default is the “Wait-to-Start” input control wire, or programmable to ignore the input control wire by a delay of 15 (2), 30 (3), or 45(3) seconds. This feature can also be optionally programmed with the Bitwriter®, with a delay from 1 to 90 seconds. 3-10 Accessory State During Wait-To-Start On: This feature will allow the selection of the accessory output to be ON or OFF during wait-to-start. Use the two-honk setting for OFF.
3-15 Vehicle temperature auto report ON or OFF. The default setting is OFF. When programmed ON the main unit will store the interior temperature of the vehicle in its temporary memory. When the vehicle’s interior temperature changes 1 degree celsius, the main unit automatically sends the interior temperature message to the remote. The LCD text area displays the current temperature. ¢ Bitwriter® The Bitwriter® has the ability to fine tune certain features of the system.
Feature Default setting Optional settings Smart start low temp 0 (F) OFF/-20/-10/0/10/20/30/40/50 /60/70 (F) Smart start high temp 100 (F) OFF/40/50/60/70/80/90/100/ 110/120/130 (F) Smart start low battery 10.5 volts OFF/12.5/12/11.5/11/10.5/10/ 9.5/9 volts Tach mode starter release 10 (normal) 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/ 12/13/14/15/16/17/18/ 19/20 Feature programming Unlocked Locked Virtual tach fine tune Not initialized 0 to 1 second in 50ms increments.
Shutdown diagnostics To perform shutdown diagnostics: 1. 2. 3. 4. With the ignition OFF, press and hold the Valet/Program switch. Turn the ignition ON and then back OFF while holding the Valet/Program switch. Release the Valet/Program switch. Press and release the Valet/Program switch.
Remote starting diagnostics When the remote start function is activated and the 2-way remote emits an error tone, counting the number of parking light flashes, provides information about the cause of the no-start situation. Parking light flashes 5 Brake wire is active 6 Hoodpin wire is active 7 Manual transmission mode is enabled and not initialized. 8 Neutral safety wire has no ground or the neutral safety switch is Off. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
Remote start 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. 2. 3. 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 ¢ Keyless entry system System will not passively lock until it is remotely locked and then unlocked: Are the door inputs connected? Is the H1/6 blue wire connected to the door trigger wire in the vehicle? Either the H1/5 green or the H1/7 violet should be used instead. (See wiring diagrams.) s s The Valet/Program switch doesn’t work. Is it plugged into the correct socket? See Plug-In LED and Valet/Program Switch section of this guide. s Status LED doesn’t work.
3. 4. 5. 6. s 1. 2. 3. s 1. 2. 3. 62 If the gray/black wait-to-start wire is detecting ground upon activation, the starter will not crank. Make sure the purple starter wire is connected on the starter side of the optional starter kill/anti-grind relay. Does the vehicle have an immobilizer? Some immobilizer systems will not allow the vehicle to crank if active. Check connections. The heavy gauge remote start input wires on the heavy gauge 10-pin connector should have a solid connection.
s 1. 2. The vehicle will start, but will only run for 10 seconds. Is the remote start programmed for voltage sense? If this does not work, a tach wire should be used. Check shutdown diagnostics. The climate control system does not work while the unit is operating the vehicle. Either the wrong accessory wire is being energized or more than one ignition or accessory wire must be energized in order to operate the climate control system.
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