Model 160XV 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.
table of contents warning! safety first ....3 1995 and newer vehicle anti-theft systems ..(immobilizers) ..... . . 24 installation points to remember .
warning! safety first The following safety warnings must be observed at all times: Due to the complexity of this system, installation of this product must only be performed by an authorized Directed dealer. When properly installed, this system can start the vehicle via a command signal from the remote control transmitter.
installation points to remember before beginning the installation IMPORTANT! This product is designed for fuel-injected, automatic transmission vehicles only. Installing it in a standard transmission vehicle is dangerous and is contrary to its intended use. Please read this entire installation guide before beginning the installation. The installation of this remote start system requires interfacing with many of the vehicle’s systems.
Keep the control module away from the heater core (or any other heat sources) and any obvious leaks. The higher the control module is in the vehicle, the better the transmitter range will be. Some good control module locations: Above the glove box, inside the center console, above the under-dash fuse box, or above the radio.
optional starter kill relay If the optional starter kill relay or its connections are immediately visible upon removal of the under-dash panel, they can easily be bypassed. Always make the relay and its connections difficult to discern from the factory wiring! Exposed yellow butt connectors do not look like factory parts, and will not fool anyone! For this reason, routing the starter kill wires away from the steering column is recommended.
finding the 12V switched ignition wire The ignition wire is powered when the key is in the run or start position. This is because the ignition wire powers the ignition system (spark plugs, coil) as well as the fuel delivery system (fuel pump, fuel injection computer). Accessory wires lose power when the key is in the start position to make more current available to the starter motor.
How to find the starter wire with your multimeter: 1. Set to DCV or DC voltage (12V or 20V is fine). 2. Attach the (-) probe of the meter to chassis ground. 3. Probe the wire you suspect of being the starter wire. The steering column is an excellent place to find this wire.
finding the RPM input wire To test for a tachometer wire, a multimeter capable of testing AC voltage must be used. The tachometer wire will show between 1V and 6V AC. In multi-coil ignition systems, the system can learn individual coil wires. Individual coil wires in a multi-coil ignition system will register lower amounts of AC voltage.
wiring diagrams primary harness (H1) wiring diagram The primary harness supplied with this unit is the standard 12-pin harness used by Directed Electronics, Inc. security systems. Three wires in the plug are not used. The upgrade from this unit to a security system would simply require unplugging and exchanging control units and connecting the necessary wires to the vehicle.
primary harness (H1) wire connection guide H1/1 ORANGE (-) ground-when-armed output This wire supplies a (-)500 mA ground as long as the system is armed. This output ceases as soon as the system is disarmed. The orange wire may be wired to an optional Directed Electronics, Inc. 8618 starter kill relay. H1/2 WHITE (+/-) selectable light flash output As shipped, this wire should be connected to the (+) parking light wire.
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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 consecu- tive 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.
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within 15 seconds after unlocking the driver's door. The BLUE wire outputs a low current (-) pulse on the second press of the unlock button of the transmitter. This negative unlock output is used to unlock the passenger doors. NOTE: The second unlock output feature is not available if the double pulse unlock feature is turned on.
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H1/11 RED (+)12V constant power input Before connecting this wire, remove the supplied fuse. Connect to the battery positive terminal or the constant 12V supply to the ignition switch. NOTE: Always use a fuse within 12 inches of the point you obtain (+)12V. Do not use the 10A fuse in the harness for this purpose.
relay key switch interface wire connection guide All except the red heavy gauge wires leading from the relay satellite are used to energize high current circuits in the vehicle. It is crucial that these connections are made correctly so that they are capable of handling the current demands.
auxiliary harness (H2) wire connection guide H2/1 VIOLET/BLACK (-) channel 4 output This wire provides 200 mA programmable output. (See Feature Descriptions section of this guide.) H2/2 GREEN/WHITE factory rearm output This wire sends a negative pulse every time the remote start shuts down or the doors are locked. This can be used to pulse the arm wire of the vehicle's factory anti-theft device.
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H2/4 LIGHT GREEN/BLACK (-) auxiliary output This wire sends a negative pulse every time the remote start is activated or the doors are unlocked. This can be used to pulse the disarm wire of the vehicle's factory anti-theft device. Use a relay to send a (-) or (+) pulse to the disarm wire as shown in the following diagrams.
remote start harness (H3) wire connection guide H3/1 BLUE/WHITE status/defogger output This wire supplies a 200mA output as soon as the module begins the remote start process. The H3/1 BLUE wire can also be used to activate the defogger trigger (latched/pulsed) 10-seconds after the remote start engages. (See the Feature Descriptions section in this guide for details about programming this output.) H3/3 GRAY (-) hood pinswitch input This wire MUST be connected to hood pinswitch.
Figure A Figure B IMPORTANT! Always perform the Vehicle Safety Check section of this guide to verify that the vehicle cannot be started in ANY drive gear and that the override switch is functioning properly. neutral safety switch interface Some vehicles combine the column shift mechanism and the mechanical neutral safety switch into one mechan- ical part.
testing the neutral safety switch 1. Make sure there is adequate clearance to the front and rear of the vehicle because it may move slightly. 2. Make sure the hood is closed and there are no remote start shut-downs active. 3.
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. passlock I and passlock II (PL-1 and PL-2) The Passlock I and Passlock II systems can be found in the following General Motors vehicles: ‘95 and newer Cavalier and Sunfire ‘96 and newer Achieva, Grand Am, and Skylark...
transponder will then send a unique code back to the transceiver for evaluation. If the code matches a valid code of the system, the vehicle will be allowed to start. Most of these transponder-based systems can be bypassed using p/n 555U. Some may require additional parts from the vehicle manufacturer. Consult you dealer for the applications.
plug-in LED and valet/program switch These plug into the module. The status LED plugs into the small two-pin socket, while the Valet®/Program switch should be plugged into the larger blue two-pin connector. The status LED fits in a -inch hole. Status LED Valet®/Program Switch programmer interface, 3-pin port...
programming jumpers light flash (+)/(-) This jumper is used to determine the light flash output polarity. In the (+) position, the on-board relay is enabled and the unit will output (+)12V on the WHITE wire, H1/2. In the (-) position, the on-board relay is disabled. The WHITE wire, H1/2, will supply a 200mA (-) output suitable for driving factory parking light relays.
transmitter/receiver learn routine The system comes with transmitters that have been taught to the receiver. The receiver can store up to 4 differ- ent transmitter codes in memory. Use the following learn routine to add transmitters to the system or to change button assignments if desired.
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Transmit. While HOLDING the Valet/Program switch, press the button on the transmitter that you would like to control the selected receiver channel. The unit will chirp to confirm that the code has been successfully programmed. It is not possible to teach a transmitter button to the system more than once.
transmitter configurations The transmitters can be programmed with the separate or single button arm/disarm configurations by using the Auto-learn functions in the Transmitter/Receiver Learn Routine. button configuration controls the Lock/Panic ON/Panic OFF function. controls the Disarm function. controls Silent Mode™and an Auxiliary Output. controls Remote Start.
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To program the features using the Valet switch: Key. Turn the ignition on and then back off. Select Menu. Press and HOLD the Valet®/Program switch. When the LED flashes once and the horn honks Menu One has been selected. Continue to hold the switch until the LED flashes twice and the horn honks twice Menu Two has now been selected.
feature menus Factory default settings are indicated in bold in the following feature tables. menu #1 FEATURE DEFAULT - LED ON SETTING LED OFF SETTING NUMBER (PRESS CHANNEL 1) (PRESS CHANNEL 2) Active arming Passive arming Chirps ON Chirps OFF Ignition lock ON Ignition lock OFF Ignition unlock ON...
menu #2 FEATURE DEFAULT - LED ON SETTING LED OFF SETTING NUMBER (PRESS CHANNEL 1) (PRESS CHANNEL 2) Engine check ON Engine check OFF Tachometer engine check Voltage engine check 12 minutes run time 24 minutes, 60 minutes run time Flashing parking light output Constant parking light output Cranking time 0.6 sec.
feature descriptions The features of the system are described below. Features that have additional settings that can be selected only when programming with the Bitwriter are indicated by the following icon: menu #1 1-1 ACTIVE/PASSIVE ARMING: When active arming is selected, the starter kill will arm (if connected) only when the transmitter is used.
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1-9 CHANNEL 2: In the delayed validity default setting the Channel 2 output will output a negative (-) signal after the button is pressed for more than 1.5 seconds and will continue until the button is released. The latched output selection will output a negative signal as soon as the button is pressed and will continue until the button is pressed again.
menu #2 2-1 ENGINE CHECK ON/OFF: In the default setting the remote start will monitor either the vehicle's tach wire or voltage depending on the programming of Feature 2-2. If programmed off, the vehicle will crank for the pro- grammed crank time (Feature 2-5) and will not verify with tach or voltage that the vehicle is running. In the off setting, if the vehicle fails to start, the ignition can stay on for the entire run duration.
2-9 2 nd IGNITION/ACCESSORY OUTPUT: This will allow the PINK/WHITE to be used as a 2 nd ignition or an accessory. 2-10 ACCESSORY STATE DURING WAIT-TO-START: This will allow the programming of the accessory wire during the wait-to-start period of a diesel motor. When ON the accessory comes on when the wait-to-start output is activated and stays on, dropping out during crank and returning once the car has started.
shutdown diagnostics The unit has the ability to report the cause of the last shutdown of the remote start system. To enter diagnostic mode: Turn the ignition off. Press and HOLD the Valet/Program switch. Turn the ignition on and then off. Release the Valet/Program switch.
rapid resume logic The Rapid Resume Logic feature ensures that when the security system is powered back up after power has been disconnected, the system will resume the same state it was in before power was lost. For example, if power is disconnected during a full trigger sequence, the system will still be in the full trigger sequence when power is reconnected to the unit.
valet mode To enter or exit Valet® Mode with the Valet®/Program switch: Turn the ignition on and then off. Within 10 seconds, press and release the Valet®/Program switch. The status LED will light solid if you have entered Valet® Mode, and will go out if you have exited Valet® Mode. safety check Before vehicle reassembly, the remote system must be checked to ensure safe and trouble-free operation.
f. Activate the remote start system. If the starter engages, immediately step on the brake to shut down the system. If it does engage, recheck the neutral safety input connection. The vehicle may use a mechanical neutral safety switch. (See H3/5 BLACK/WHITE neutral safety switch input in Remote Start Harness Wire Connection Guide section of this guide.) If the starter does not engage, the test is complete.
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lite. Also make sure that the ground wire is going to a chassis ground and not to something under the dash. 3. Check diagnostics. The diagnostics will tell you which shutdown is active or not connected. The remote start will activate but the starter never engages. 1.
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