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OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE INSTALLATION, USE, IMPROPER USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF THE PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CON- SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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Install Guide what is included Control Module 6-Pin Main H1 Harness 8-Pin H2 Secondary Harness Heavy Gauge Wires Antenna and cable Two 5-button remotes Crash code card 3-pin Keyless Entry harness Combination Momentary Switch and LED Hood Pin Switch Hardware Kit DVD—Do-It-Yourself Installation Video Additional parts may be required (such as relays or bypass).
Please take the time to carefully read this User’s Guide in its entirety and watch the READY REMOTE Do-It-Yourself Installation Video (DVD) prior to installing your system. You can print additional or replacement copies of this manual by accessing the Directed web site at www.readyremote.com.
➜ fcc/id notice This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following 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.
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TO THE VEHICLE. ALL DOORS LEADING FROM ADJACENT LIVING AREAS TO THE ENCLOSED OR PARTIALLY ENCLOSED VEHICLE STORAGE AREA MUST AT ALL TIMES REMAIN CLOSED. Use of this product in a manner contrary to its intended mode of operation may result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
H1 Harness - 6 pin connector YELLOW H H 1 1 / / 1 1 BROWN/WHITE H H 1 1 / / 2 2 VIOLET H H 1 1 / / 3 3 ORANGE H H 1 1 / / 4 4 WHITE/BLACK H H 1 1 / / 5 5 H H 1 1 / / 6 6...
H2 Harness - 8 pin connector GREEN H H 2 2 / / 1 1 BLUE H H 2 2 / / 2 2 RED/BLACK H H 2 2 / / 3 3 YELLOW/GREEN H H 2 2 / / 4 4 GREEN/WHITE H H 2 2 / / 5 5 BROWN...
H3 harness - 3 pin connector YELLOW/RED H H 3 3 / / 1 1 EMPTY H H 3 3 / / 2 2 WHITE/RED H H 3 3 / / 3 3 relay heavy gauge wires GREEN PINK BLUE WHITE PINK YELLOW...
Installation Overview Be sure to read this section thoroughly and view the Do-It- Yourself Installation DVD video in its entirety before starting the installation. Pay special attention to all warnings to prevent per- sonal injury or damage to your vehicle. Visit our 24-hour technical web site (www.readyremote.com) to get a vehicle-specific wiring guide prior to starting this installa- tion.
Step 1, Heavy Gauge Wire Connections Ground Wire The BLACK wire connects to the pin next to the light flash jumper fuse. 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 (do not ground on dash).
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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 heavy gauge wires (approximate 14ga.). Place the black lead of the LED tester to a clean metal surface in the kick panel area and secure it.
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With the key in the off position, test the suspect wire. The constant power wire will read 12V on the multimeter. Once the constant power wire has been identified, solder the two heavy gauge 12 VOLT wires (PINK) from the control module to it and wrap the connection with electrical tape.
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Accessory and Starter wires The starter and accessory wires will be located in the same harness as the ignition and constant power. To find the accessory wire leave the multimeter’s black lead connected to ground. Take the red lead and probe the wire suspected to be the accessory wire.
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If the GREEN wire is being used for ign2 an additional relay (not provided) is required for a 2nd accessory. Refer to the diagram below. WHITE (+) 30A OUTPUT TO ACCESSORY CIRCUIT Now that the accessories have been located, find the suspected starter wire according to the web information.
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Many Nissan and late-model Chrysler vehicles have two starter wires. A relay and/or resistor (not provided) is required to hook up the additional starter wire. Refer to the diagram below. YELLOW (+) OUTPUT TO STARTER note! Always check the Web site information on your vehicle for warnings regarding the starter wire and check engine lights.
Step 2, H1, M ain Harness Connections Factory Alarm Disarm Since many newer vehicles come equipped with a factory alarm it is necessary to disarm it when unlocking the doors or during remote start. Do not mistake a factory alarm with an immobilizer system.
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Parking light flash There are several different types of parking light circuits. The following description is for a standard positive-triggered parking- light circuit, only. If the web vehicle information suggests a (-) parking light circuit, the fuse jumper (on the side of the module) must be moved to the opposite position.
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Safety Shutdown Wires With all ignition wires properly connected, find the appropriate safety shutdown wires. These are the brake wire and hood pin wires. WARNING! These wires are meant to protect the vehicle and anyone near the vehicle. They MUST be connected to prevent damage to the vehicle and possible bodily injury.
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Using a sharp, pointed object poke a hole into the grommet (being careful not to damage any existing wires in the grommet) and attach the wire to the object with electrical tape. Pull the wire through the grommet taking extra care to keep the wire away from any moving parts or anything that will generate extreme heat.
Step 3, H3 Door Lock Connections There are 8 different types of door lock systems (Type A - H). Refer to the vehicle-specific wiring instructions on the web and the chart below to help determine which door lock system your vehicle uses.
Step 4, H2 Harness Engine Monitoring Explained During remote start the system will need to know if the engine is running. The module does this by monitoring the voltage of the vehicle's electrical system (or the tachometer-see next section). Voltage Monitoring note! If the system has been programmed for Tachometer monitoring previously, it must be reprogrammed to Voltage monitoring.
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Tachometer Wire WARNING! In the following procedure DO NOT use a test light. Use of this type of tester can cause grounding of sensitive electrical components caus- ing damage, including damage to the power train control module. A digital multi-meter is required to test for this wire.
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Then wrap the connection with electrical tape. note! If using a tach signal, the tach signal MUST be learned before using the remote starter. LEARNING YOUR TACH SIGNAL If using a tach wire, you must learn the tach signal after completing the installation.
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Following is a brief description of the remainder of the wires in the H2 harness. For specific details on connecting these outputs contact Technical Support at 1-800-477-1382. Horn/siren wire The Blue wire provides an output for activating the vehicle horn circuit or an external siren.
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output. The output will then remain on until the transmitter button is released. important! this is a low current output and that requires an external relay when connected to cir- cuits that draw more than 400mA in current. Retained Accessory, Dome Light or Starter Kill wire The Brown wire has three optional uses depending on the vehicle application and user preference.
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Headlight Control wire The Yellow/Brown wire provides an output for activating the vehicle headlight circuit. It is controlled by both the ignition switch and the transmitter. It is programmable in Feature Menu 1/10 for the type of ignition controlled activation. important! this is a low current output and that requires an external relay when connected to cir- cuits that draw more than 400mA in current.
Mounting the Receiver/Antenna Step 5, Receiver/antenna position should be discussed with the vehicle owner prior to installation, since the antenna may be visible to the vehicle’s operator. The best location for the receiver/antenna is centered high on either the front or rear windshield. For optimal range, the anten- na should be mounted vertically.
tep 6, Immobilizer Bypass Modules Most newer vehicles have a factory engine immobilizer system designed to prevent any unauthorized use of the vehicle. These immobilizers will cut off power to the starter and the fuel supply preventing a thief from starting the vehicle. There are several types of immobilizers, with the most common being the resistance-based passlock/passlock 2 systems found on most newer GM vehicles.
Step 7, Programming Programming transmitters Your system can learn up to 4 transmitters. The following proce- dure will show you how to add additional transmitters or replace old ones. Each transmitters can be programmed one button at a time or you can use an auto learn procedure that learns the intended factory configuration.
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You can learn more than one transmitter function at a time by advancing to another transmitter learn Step. To do this, first release the momentary SW and then press/release it the same number of times as the difference between the current transmitter learn Step and the desired transmitter learn Step, and then press/HOLD it.
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Transmitter Button Programming Chart Step Function Auto-Program Remote Start Trunk Pop Headlight/Panic/Silent Headlight, Silent mode & Panic functions Arm & Lock Disarm & Unlock Daily Start Vacation Mode Delete ALL TXs Transmitter Button Auto-Learn Remote Start/Stop CarFinder & Disarm/Trunk Pop Head Light control, Panic &...
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Programming System Settings Many of the features and operations of this system can be changed to suit most of today's vehicle electrical systems. The programming routine and feature menus that follow will allow making the changes required for most vehicle installations. System programming routine: Accessing a Menu: Turn the ignition ON and then OFF in less than 5 seconds...
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option a. Option 1: Press the transmitter button assigned to the Remote Start function (usually the set factory default Option 1. The LED will turn ON and the Horn/Siren will pulse once. b. Option 2-4: Press the transmitter button assigned to the CarFinder function (usually the Options 2-4 if available.
Exiting Feature programming: The following will cause the system to exit programming and is indicated by 5 short chirps of the Horn/Siren output. a. More than 15 seconds lapses between inputs by Momentary switch or transmitter button b. The ignition is turned on Feature Menus Feature Menu 1 Chart Feature...
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2. Tachometer: The tachometer will be used to monitor engine speed while Remote Start is active. 2. Run Time 15 minutes: The Remote Starter will shut down after it has been active for 15 minutes. 30 minutes: The Remote Starter will shut down after it has been active for 30 minutes.
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1 Pulse: One input pulse will Start and Stop the Remote Starter 7. Vacation Temp: Selects the temperature threshold that will activate the Remote Starter when Vacation Mode has been acti- vated. 1. 0 Degrees F 2. -10 Degrees F 3.
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LightYourWay: The output will activate for 25 seconds immediately after the ignition input ceases. 11. Start Chirps: Selects if the "Blue" Horn/Siren output wire will pulse when activating Remote Starter. On: The Horn output will pulse 1 time at the beginning of Remote Start...
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Feature Menu 2 Chart Feature Feature Name Location Arming Type Locking Type Ignition Locking Ignition Unlocking Lock Pulses Unlock Pulses Lock Duration Alarm Mode Auto Rearming Alarm Chirps Pulses/Domelight/St arter kill Feature Menu 2 Descriptions 1. Arming Type: Selects if the alarm will arm by one or both avail- able methods.
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Passive: The doors will lock when armed via transmitter, Passive Arming and Auto Re-arming. 3. Ignition Locking: Selects if the door locks will activate after an ignition input is sensed. Off: The Door Lock output will not activate due to an ignition input sense.
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On: Alarm functions are operational as described Off: Alarm functions are NOT operational, but conve- nience features and Remote Starter still operate normally. 9. Auto Re-arming: Selects if the units will automatically Re- arm/lock itself if alarm inputs 1 or 6 are not activated after trans- mitter disarm/unlock.
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11. Acc pulse/DomeLight/ Starter Kill-Anti-grind: This controls the output of the "Brown" output wire. Accessory Pulse: This output will pulse 10sec after the Remote Starter shuts down, except when the ignition input is active. Dome Light: This output will turn on for 25sec after the Unlock output is completed, and cease if the Ignition is turned on.
System Diagnostics Alarm diagnostics When arming or disarming the alarm, this system will alert you of alarm triggers or active inputs by changing the Horn/Siren and light flash output. It will then indicate the active input by flashing the LED. Arming diagnostics: When arming, if an alarm input is active (door or hood open) the Horn/Siren output and Parking Lights will pulse three times...
Remote Start Diagnostics Remote Start Diagnostics: Remote Start diagnostics are an important tool that will diag- nose the status of the remote start system by letting you know why it remote started, shut down or refused to start as expected. No Start Diagnostics: If the system fails to activate Remote Start, Quick stop, Daily Start or Vacation mode as expected the parking lights will flash...
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Diagnostic Chart Last Start Diagnostic Chart Description Flashes The Remote Starter has not been activated since the main power was connected The Transmitter was used to activate the Remote starter The Activation Input wire was used to activate the Remote starter...
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Shut Down Diagnostics: The system holds in memory the reason for the most recent remote start shut down. This diagnostic report must be recalled using the following operation: Step on the foot brake and hold until Step 4 has begun Turn the ignition ON and then OFF in less than 5 seconds Within 5 seconds press and release the Momentary Switch...
Testing the system Once steps 1-7 have been completed, the operation of the system can be tested. Ensure that the two 30-amp fuses are in the relay harness PINK wire fuse holders. Make sure that the vehicle is in park with the emergency brake on and the hood closed.
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Neutral Safety Test Some vehicles do not have an electrical neutral safety switch. Instead, a mechanical neutral safety switch that physically inter- rupts 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.
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Make sure the hood is closed and there are no remote start shut-downs active. Set the emergency brake. Turn the key to the "run" position, this will release the shifter. Place the shifter in the drive position. Place your foot directly over the brake pedal, but do not depress it.
Troubleshooting ➜ The ignition comes on, but the starter will not crank. Does it start with the key in the ignition? If so, does the vehicle have an engine immobilizer? Does it start with the brake pedal depressed? (Make sure to disconnect the brake shutdown when performing this test.) If so, it may have a brake/starter interlock.
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Check to ensure that the hood is not open and that the brake pedal is not depressed. Check harnesses and connections. Make sure the harnesses are fully plugged into the remote start module. Make sure there are good connections to the vehicle wiring. Check voltage and fuses.
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Owner’s Guide Now that the installation is complete and tested, it is time to learn about the many outstanding remote start, security and convenience features that are included in your system. Remote Start Features ➤ Remote Start your engine to warm or cool your vehicle before driving ➤...
➤ Trunk pop output will disarm your alarm and open the trunk as you approach your vehicle ➤ Headlight output can operate as daytime running lights for safety or light your way securely into your home or office ➤ Switch Override will disarm the alarm system should you loose your transmitter ➤...
OPERATING YOUR SYSTEMS FEATURES The Remote Start, Alarm and Convenience features described in this section follow the transmitter button assignments using the Auto-Learn step when programming a transmitter. Remote Start Features Remote Start allows you to remotely start and run your vehicle for a programmed period of time.
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note! If the lights flash more than once and the engine does not start, refer to the No Start Diagnostics for the cause. important! Never remote start your vehicle when the keys are in the ignition, except when activating Quick Stop Mode, and never start the vehicle if it is not in PARK and the Parking brake is not set.
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➤ The user steps on the brake as they begin to drive the vehicle Safety shut down inputs: 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 shutdowns ➤...
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➤ The Horn/Siren will chirp once and the lights will begin flashing to indicate Quick Stop Mode is active. ➤ Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. (The engine will stay running.) ➤ Exit the vehicle and arm/lock the doors. ➤...
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To de-activate Daily Start: ➤ Press and hold the mitter for more than 3 seconds ➤ Activate Vacation Mode ➤ The parking lights will flash 4 times to confirm Daily Start has been de-activated. (The Horn/siren will not chirp) Vacation Mode Vacation mode is a valuable feature designed to maintain normal operating conditions when the vehicle is parked for extended periods.
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note! The alarm functions will be fully operational while Vacation Mode is activated. important! When Vacation mode is activated ONLY park you car in a well ventilated areas. To de-activate Vacation Mode: ➤ Press and hold the mitter for more than 3 seconds ➤...
Alarm and Security Features Transmitter Arming of the Alarm You can arm the system by pressing the mitter for one second. When the system arms, the Horn/Siren output will chirp once and the parking lights will flash once. If the power door locks are controlled by the system, the doors will also lock.
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Auto-rearming feature Auto-rearming is designed to protect the vehicle in case of unin- tended disarming of the alarm. It will automatically re-arm the alarm and lock the doors 120 seconds after any transmitter disarm occurs. To stop Auto-rearm simply open a door or turn the ignition on before the 120 seconds expires.
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Transmitter Disarming the Alarm To disarm the security system, press the mitter. When the system disarms, the Horn/Siren output will chirp twice and the parking lights will flash twice. If the power door locks are controlled by the system, the doors will also unlock.
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To active Panic Mode: ➤ Press and hold the seconds ➤ The Horn/Siren output and light flash will activate for 45 seconds To de-active Panic Mode: ➤ Press and release the ➤ Arm or Disarm the alarm system Zone Bypass Feature The Zone Bypass feature temporarily bypasses alarm inputs that trigger excessively when the system is armed while monitoring the other inputs for triggers.
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Valet Mode Valet Mode will defeat the alarm trigger and remote start opera- tions while leaving all other security and convenience features available such as Panic, Trunk Pop, Door Lock/Unlock and Carfinder. To enter Valet Mode: ➤ Press and hold the Momentary Switch ➤...
Convenience Features Carfinder Feature This feature allows you easily locate you vehicle in large and dark- ened parking areas by pulsing the lights and Horn/Siren outputs. To activate Carfinder: ➤ Press and release the ➤ The headlight output, parking light output and the Horn/siren output will pulse once Silent Mode Silent Mode allows you to temporarily delete the Horn/Siren...
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➤ Press and hold for 3 seconds the transmitter and then release it. ➤ The headlight output toggle on/off according to its present state note! The headlight output timer is 25 seconds and is controlled by the ignition input according to the programmed setting.
Glossary of terms Control Module: 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. FAD: Factory Alarm Disarm. Some vehicles with a factory alarm require the alarm to be disarmed before remote starting.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE: Alarm Operation ■ To Arm and Lock: Press the the parking lights and Horn/Siren will pulse once. ■ To Disarm and Unlock: Press the unlock and the parking lights and Horn/Siren will pulse twice. Security and Convenience Features ■...
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The company behind this system is Directed Electronics Since its inception, Directed Electronics has had one purpose, to provide consumers with the finest vehicle security and car stereo products and accessories available. The recipient of nearly 100 patents and Innovations Awards in the field of advanced electronic technology, DIRECTED is ISO 9001 registered.
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