Directed Electronics Automobile Accessories 369D User Manual

Model 369D  
Owner’s/Installation Guide  
 
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ANY AND ALL WAR-  
RANTIES ARE EXCLUDED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND EACH ENTITY  
PARTICIPATING IN THE STREAM OF COMMERCE THEREWITH. THIS  
EXCLUSION INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO THE EXCLUSION OF ANY  
AND ALL WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR ANY AND ALL WAR-  
RANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND/OR ANY AND ALL  
WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF PATENTS, IN THE UNITED  
STATES OF AMERICA AND/OR ABROAD. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER  
OR ANY ENTITIES CONNECTED THEREWITH SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE OR  
LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMIT-  
ED TO ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, TOW-  
ING, REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF  
EARNINGS, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOSS OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY  
AND THE LIKE. NOTWITHSTANDING THE ABOVE, MANUFACTURER  
DOES OFFER A LIMITED WARRANTY TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE CON-  
TROL MODULE AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. Some states do not allow limitations on  
how long an implied warranty will last or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or con-  
sequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have  
other rights which vary from state to state.  
IMPORTANT NOTE:  
This product warranty is automatically void if its date code or serial number is defaced,  
missing, or altered. This warranty will not be valid unless you have completed the war-  
ranty card and mailed it to Directed Electronics, Inc. within 10 days after purchase to the  
address listed on the warranty registration card.  
Make sure you have all of the following information from your dealer:  
A clear copy of the sales receipt, showing the following:  
Date of purchase  
Your full name and address  
Authorized dealer's company name and address  
Type of remote start/keyless entry installed  
Year, make, model and color of the automobile  
Automobile license number  
Vehicle identification number  
All security options installed on automobile  
Installation receipts  
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table of contents  
limited lifetime consumer warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i  
what is included. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
installation tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
important information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
system maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
your warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
fcc/id notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
warning! safety first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
primary harness (H/1), 9-pin connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
secondary harness (H/2),6-pin connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
relay satellite ribbon harness (H/3), 4-pin connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
relay satellite thick gauge wires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
step 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
step 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
step 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
step 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
step 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
step 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
step 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
step 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
step 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
step 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
step 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
transmitter/receiver learn routine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
operating settings learn routine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
features menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
feature descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
shutdown diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
transmitter functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
standard configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
using your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
warning! safety first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
ignition controlled door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
remote start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
short-run/turbo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
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timer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
valet take-over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
programming options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
glossary of terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
wiring quick reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
quick reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
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what is included  
Control Module  
One 3-Button Transmitter  
9-Pin Main H/1 Harness  
5-Pin H/2 Secondary Harness  
4-Pin External Relay  
HF+ External Receiver and Cable  
Shutdown Toggle Switch  
Dual-Relay Door Lock Module  
Plug-in Valet/Program Button  
installation tools  
Digital Multi-Meter  
Drill  
9
/
32  
and 5/  
Drill Bits  
16  
Screwdrivers  
(Phillips and Flathead)  
Wire Stripper  
Solder Iron  
Electrical Tape  
Pliers  
Crimping Tool  
note: The installation tools required will vary depending  
on your vehicle.  
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important information  
Congratulations on the purchase of your remote start keyless  
entry system. This system will allow convenient access to your  
vehicle with the push of a button, as well as remote start and  
other optional features. Properly installed, this system will  
provide years of trouble-free operation.  
Please take the time to carefully read this User’s Guide in its  
entirety and watch the Rattler Do-It-Yourself Installation Video  
prior to installing your system.  
You can print additional or replacement copies of this manual by  
important! If you are not comfortable working with elec-  
tronics or unfamiliar with the tools required, please con-  
tact your local dealer for advice or ask to have the remote  
start professionally installed to avoid costly damages.  
Failure to properly install the remote starter may result in  
property damage, personal injury, or both.  
system maintenance  
The system requires no specific maintenance. Your remote is  
powered by a miniature 3-volt lithium battery that will last  
approximately one year under normal use. When the battery  
begins to weaken, operating range will be reduced and the LED  
on the remote will dim.  
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your warranty  
Your warranty registration must be completely filled out and  
returned within 10 days of purchase. Your product warranty  
will not be validated if your warranty registration is not returned.  
Please note that it is necessary to keep your proof of purchase.  
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.  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to  
operate this device.  
warning! safety first  
The following safety warnings must be observed at all times:  
When properly installed, this system can start the vehicle via  
a command signal from the remote control transmitter.  
Therefore, never operate the system in an area that does not  
have adequate ventilation. The following precautions are the  
sole responsibility of the user; however, the following recom-  
mendations should be made to all users of this system:  
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1. Never operate the system in an enclosed or partially  
enclosed area without ventilation (such as a garage).  
2. When parking in an enclosed or partially enclosed area  
or when having the vehicle serviced, the remote start  
system must be disabled using the toggle switch.  
3. It is the user's sole responsibility to properly handle and  
keep out of reach from children all remote control trans-  
mitters to assure that the system does not unintention-  
ally remote start the vehicle.  
4. THE USER MUST INSTALL  
A
CARBON  
MONOXIDE DETECTOR IN OR ABOUT THE  
LIVING AREA ADJACENT 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. Except when performing the Safety Check  
outlined in this user’s guide, (1) Never remotely start the  
vehicle with the vehicle in gear, and (2) Never remotely start  
the vehicle with the keys in the ignition. The user will be  
responsible for having the neutral safety feature of the vehicle  
periodically checked, wherein the vehicle must not remotely  
start while the car is in gear. This testing should be performed  
by an authorized Directed dealer in accordance with the  
Safety Check outlined in this product installation guide. If  
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the vehicle starts in gear, cease remote start operation imme-  
diately and consult with the Dealer to fix the problem imme-  
diately.  
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. 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. IMMEDIATELY CEASE THE USE OF THE  
UNIT AND REPAIR OR DISCONNECT THE  
INSTALLED REMOTE START MODULE. DIRECTED  
WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE OR PAY FOR  
INSTALLATION OR REINSTALLATION COSTS.  
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primary harness (H/1),  
9-pin connector  
H1/1  
H1/2  
H1/3  
H1/4  
H1/5  
H1/6  
H1/7  
H1/8  
H1/9  
LT. GREEN/BLACK  
GREEN/WHITE  
YELLOW  
Factory Alarm Disarm  
Factory Alarm Rearm  
Ignition Output (to alarm)  
(-) Activation Input  
WHITE/BLUE  
GRAY/BLACK  
(-) Wait to Start Input  
WHITE/RED  
RED/WHITE  
(+) Activation Input  
Channel 2 (output)  
BLACK  
WHITE  
Ground  
(+/-) Light Flash  
secondary harness (H/2),  
6-pin connector  
BLACK/WHITE  
VIOLET/WHITE  
BROWN  
(-) Neutral Safety Switch Input  
H2/1  
H2/2  
H2/3  
H2/4  
H2/5  
Tachometer Input  
(+)Brake Switch Shutdown Wire  
(-) Hood Pinswitch Shutdown Wire  
GRAY  
BLUE/WHITE  
(-) 200 mA 2nd Status/Rear  
Defogger Output  
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relay satellite ribbon harness (H/3),  
4-pin connector  
H3/1  
H3/2  
H3/3  
H3/4  
BLUE  
Status Output  
Accessory Relay Trigger  
Starter Relay Trigger  
Ignition Relay Trigger  
ORANGE  
PURPLE  
PINK  
relay satellite thick gauge wires  
PINK  
(+) (30A) Output to Ignition Circuit  
(+) (30A) Output to Starter Circuit  
(+) (30A) Output to Accessory Circuit  
(+) (30A) High Current 12V Input  
H4/1  
H4/2  
H4/3  
H4/4  
H4/5  
PURPLE  
ORANGE  
RED  
PINK/WHITE  
(+) Programmable Output for  
Accessory or Ignition  
H4/6  
RED  
(+) (30A) High Current 12V Input  
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installation  
Be sure to read this section thoroughly and view the Rattler Do-  
It-Yourself Installation Video in its entirety before starting the  
installation. Pay special attention to all warnings to prevent  
personal injury or damage to your vehicle.  
Visit our 24-hour technical Web site (  
) to get  
a vehicle-specific wiring guide prior to starting this installation.  
If at any time during the installation you are unable to answer  
1-800-873-1314  
your questions on the Web site, call  
technical assistance.  
for live  
warning! This system is intended for auto-  
matic, fuel-injected vehicles only. Installation  
in any other vehicle is contrary to its intend-  
ed use.  
warning! On vehicles with air bags or sup-  
plemental restraint systems (SRS) you may  
notice a bright yellow tube with small wires  
in it marked SRS underneath the steering  
column near the key cylinder. DO NOT  
tamper or unplug these for any reason to  
prevent costly damages to your vehicle or  
personal injury. Tampering may cause  
unintended deployment of airbags.  
warning! DO NOT use any testing tool  
other than a digital multi-meter to prevent  
costly damages to your vehicle. Use of a test  
light may cause grounding of sensitive elec-  
trical components that can damage the on-  
board vehicle computer and processors  
resulting in substantial cost for replacement.  
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warning! Verify that the vehicle is set to  
park and that the parking brake is set  
before beginning installation.  
step 1  
Ground Wire  
The BLACK wire on the main 8-pin harness is ground. This  
wire should be connected to a clean, paint-free area of metal in  
the drivers kick panel area. 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. Using a self-tapping screw, drill  
the screw with the ring terminal to the metal area. Once screwed  
down, pull on the wire to ensure a good connection.  
note: More problems are attributed to poor ground con-  
nections than any other cause. Take extra care to ensure  
the ground is clean and secure.  
SELF-TAPPING  
BOLT OR SCREW  
GROUND  
WIRE  
RING  
CONNECTOR  
NOTE: REMOVE ANY PAINT  
BELOW RING CONNECTOR  
DIA-591  
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step 2  
Constant Power and Ignition wires  
Almost all power and ignition wires can be found behind the key  
cylinder under the lower drivers side dash panel. Using the  
appropriate hand tools, remove the lower dash panel using care  
not to break any parts. If the panel does not come off easily  
check for any additional screws you may have missed.  
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  
thicker wires. With the ignition harness exposed, use your digital  
multi-meter to find your power and ignition wires.  
Place the black lead of the meter to a clean metal surface in the  
kick panel area and secure it. Put the meter in the DC voltage  
position, then take the red lead of the meter and probe one of the  
thicker gauge wires. The color and identity of your specific  
key in the OFF position, test the suspect wire. The constant  
power wire will read between 11.00 volts and 13.00 volts regard-  
less if the key is on or off.  
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warning! Before making any connection  
to constant battery power make sure that  
the two green 30 amp fuses are removed  
from the fuse holders on the two thick red  
wires. Failure to do so may cause fire or  
shorting of sensitive electrical components.  
Once the constant power wire has been identified, solder the two  
thick RED wires from the control module to it and cover the  
connection with electrical tape to ensure a safe connection.  
With the meter black lead still in the kick panel, locate the igni-  
tion wire harness in the same location. It will test differently than  
constant (+)12 volts. Locate the suspected wire using the  
on the suspected wire. With the key in the off position the meter  
will read 0.00 volts. Turn the key to the on position and the meter  
should read between 11.00 volts and 13.00 volts. Now watching  
the meter, turn the key to the crank position and the voltage  
should drop a small amount but not disappear. If the voltage  
disappears this is not an ignition wire but an accessory wire. If the  
wire meters correctly, solder the thick PINK wire of the relay  
satellite pack to it and cover the connection with electrical tape.  
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If the vehicle requires more than one ignition as per the Web site  
information follow the same test procedure and solder the thick  
PINK/WHITE wire to it and be sure to cover your connection  
with electrical tape. If your vehicle requires more than two igni-  
tions, contact Rattler Technical Support.  
step 3  
Accessory and Starter wires  
The starter and accessory wires will be located in the same harness  
as the ignition and constant power. Leaving the meter black lead  
connected to the metal ground, take the red lead and probe the  
wire suspected to be the accessory. With the key off, your meter  
should read 0.00 volts. Turn the key to the on position and the  
meter should read between 11.00 volts and 13.00 volts. Now  
turn the key to the crank position. If you have the correct wire  
the voltage will disappear while the starter is cranking and return  
once the key returns to the on position. If the wire tests correctly,  
solder the thick ORANGE wire off the relay satellite pack and  
secure it with electrical tape. If your vehicle requires more than  
one accessory contact Rattler Technical Support.  
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Now that the accessories have been located, find the wire  
suspected to be the starter wire according to the web information  
on your vehicle. Place the red lead of your meter on the wire.  
With the key in the off position the meter should read 0.00 volts  
and will stay at 0.00 volts in all key positions except the crank  
position. In the crank position your meter should read between  
10.00 volts and 13.00 volts, and will drop back to 0.00 volts  
when the starter disengages.  
note: Always check the Web site information on your  
vehicle for warnings regarding the starter wire and check  
engine lights. Some vehicles will trip a check engine light  
if the starter wire is cut.  
Once you locate the starter wire, cut the wire in half and try to  
start the vehicle. If the vehicle does not start, the correct wire has  
been identified. Reconnect the starter wire while soldering the  
thick VIOLET wire off the relay satellite pack to it and cover the  
connection with electrical tape.  
step 4  
Safety Shutdown Wires  
important! These wires are meant to protect the vehicle  
and anyone near the vehicle. They must be connected  
appropriately to prevent damage to the vehicle and possi-  
ble bodily injury. Failure to properly install these wires may  
cause the vehicle to lunge if remote started while in gear.  
With all ignition wires properly connected, find the appropriate  
safety shutdown wires. These include the brake wire, hood pin,  
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and neutral safety wires.  
First locate the factory brake wire using your multi-meter. Find  
the switch at the top of the metal arm coming off the brake  
pedal. There are usually two wires connected to that switch.  
Locate the wire color according to the web information. With  
your black meter lead still in the kick panel, probe the suspected  
wire with the red lead of your meter. With the brake pedal at rest  
it should read 0.00 volts. While watching the meter, depress the  
brake pedal. The meter should read between 10.00 volts and  
13.00 volts. Once you have located the correct brake wire, solder  
the small BROWN wire on the secondary harness to it and tape  
the connection with electrical tape.  
important! Do not use the vehicle until you confirm the  
operation of the brake shutdown.  
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Installing the hood pin switch requires drilling a ¼-inch hole in  
the metal lip under the hood. Choose a location that will allow  
the pin switch to be depressed when the hood is closed.  
The pin switch has a connector on the bottom for the wire  
connection. Using a spade connector (included) strip back a ¾-  
inch section of the insulation and crimp the connector on to the  
wire. Pull on the connector to ensure a good connection.  
Place the connector onto the pin switch and run the wire into  
the vehicle through a factory rubber grommet. Using a sharp,  
pointed object poke a hole into 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. Once  
the wire is run into the vehicle and secured from any moving  
parts, solder the wire to the GRAY wire on the secondary wire  
connector and cover the connection with electrical tape.  
important! Do not use the vehicle until you confirm the  
operation of the hood pin shutdown.  
The last safety shutdown wire is the neutral safety wire. This  
wire is extremely important as it prevents the vehicle from  
starting in gear which could cause serious bodily harm.  
When determining the neutral safety wire it is important to test  
the vehicles starting circuit for factory neutral safety features. To  
do this, simply put the vehicle in gear and try to start the vehicle  
with the key. If the vehicle starts in gear there is no factory safe-  
guards and the safety switch must be installed.  
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warning! The vehicle may lunge forward  
when started if there is no factory safe-  
guards. Have the emergency brake  
engaged, and be prepared to quickly press  
on the brake and turn the engine off.  
The after-market safety switch will have two wires coming off it.  
Take one of the wires (it does not matter which one) and strip  
back a ¾-inch section of the insulation off the wire. Crimp a ring  
terminal to the wire, and using a self tapping screw, drill the screw  
with the ring terminal to the same area as the ground wire. Solder  
the other wire on the switch to the BLACK/WHITE wire on the  
secondary connector and cover the connection with electrical tape.  
If the vehicle will NOT start in gear, the vehicle is equipped with  
a factory neutral safety circuit and will need to be located with  
the multi-meter.  
The majority of neutral safety switches can be located at the  
steering column in the harness coming from the gear shift. With  
the meter black lead still in the kick panel, use the red lead of the  
meter to probe the suspected wires. The correct wire will show a  
small amount of voltage in any gear but once the gear shift is put  
in neutral or park it will read 0.00 Volts. After the correct neutral  
safety wire is properly identified, solder it directly to the  
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BLACK/WHITE wire on the secondary connector and cover the  
connection with electrical tape.  
The shut down toggle switch is designed to shut the remote start  
off in an emergency or to disable the remote start functions  
temporarily (i.e., for service on the vehicle).  
If your vehicle came with a factory neutral safety switch this  
switch needs to be installed in line with the black/ white wire,  
instead of soldering the black/ white wire to the factory neutral  
safety wire solder the black/ white wire to one side of the switch  
( it does not matter which side) and solder the other side to the  
vehicle factory neutral safety switch.  
important! Do not use the vehicle until you confirm the  
operation of the neutral safety feature.  
step 5  
Parking light flash  
There are several different types of parking light circuits. The  
following description is for a standard negative-triggered parking  
light circuit, usually located at the light switch. If the web vehicle  
information suggests a different type of parking light circuit,  
please contact Rattler Technical Support.  
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Using the web information on the vehicle, locate the suspected  
wire and place the red lead of the meter to a constant (+)12 volt  
source and secure it. Place the multi-meter in the DC position.  
Using the black lead of the meter, probe the wire. With the  
switch in the off position the meter will read 0.00 volts. While  
watching the meter, turn the switch to the parking light posi-  
tion. The meter will read between 10.00 volts and 13.00 volts.  
Once you have identified the correct wire, solder the WHITE  
wire on the main connector to it and cover the connection with  
electrical tape.  
step 6  
Door locks  
When attempting to interface the power door locks with your  
system it is important to understand that there are multiple types  
of door locking systems in today's vehicles. To determine your  
vehicle’s power door lock system, check the web information on  
your vehicle.  
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If your door lock system is a different type than described in this  
guide. The door lock guide identifies the type of system for your  
vehicle. With the dual-relay door lock module you can properly  
interface the power locks with your remote start system. If you  
are unable to identify your door lock system with the web infor-  
mation please contact Rattler Technical Support.  
Although there are numerous types of door lock circuits, the  
most common is the negative triggered door lock system. Check  
the web information on your vehicle to determine your door  
lock system type. If your vehicle has a negative triggered door  
lock system, follow the steps below. If your vehicle has any other  
type of door lock system, please contact Rattler Technical  
Support to obtain the correct door lock wiring diagram.  
Locate the suspected lock wire, and with the red meter lead still  
secured to a (+)12 volt source, probe the suspect wire with the  
black lead of the meter. Press the door lock switch to the lock  
position and watch the meter display. The correct wire will show  
a 10.00 to 12.00 volt pulse when the switch is pressed.  
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Once the correct wire has been found, solder the small LIGHT  
GREEN wire off the main connector to it and cover the connec-  
tion with electrical tape.  
Repeat this process for the unlock wire but press the switch to  
the unlock position when testing. Once you have identified the  
correct wire, solder the LIGHT BLUE wire off the main  
connector to it and cover the connection with electrical tape.  
note: Additional parts may be required to interface with  
certain door lock types.  
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The Rattler Do-It-Yourself system comes with a dual-relay pack  
included for door lock operation. To interface this piece with the  
system it is necessary to cut the three-pin plug off the relay  
module leaving the three wires long enough to connect to the  
system module.  
Once you have cut the plug, strip a 3/4-inch section of insulation  
off the ends of the RED, GREEN, and BLUE wires. Solder the  
LIGHT BLUE wire of the relay module to the LIGHT BLUE  
wire of the eight-pin main harness, and solder the LIGHT  
GREEN wire of the relay module to the LIGHT GREEN wire  
of the eight-pin main harness.  
Cover the two connections with electrical tape. The remaining  
RED wire of the relay pack will be soldered to the RED wire of  
the main eight-pin harness for a 12V supply. For additional  
information regarding the wiring of the dual-relay module  
contact Rattler Technical Support.  
step 7  
Engine monitoring  
During remote start the system will need to know what the  
engine is doing and how fast it is idling in order to determine if  
the car is running. The module does this by monitoring the  
voltage of the vehicle’s electrical system. When the vehicle is not  
running the electrical system should read approximately 12 volts  
and will increase up to 14.40 volts when running. The remote  
start system monitors the increase to prevent the starter from  
cranking when the vehicle is already running.  
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If the idle is too slow or too high, the system will shut down the  
engine to prevent damage. If the starter does not crank long  
enough to actually start the engine, it is possible to change the  
programming to extend the crank time. Refer to the  
Programming Options section of this guide.  
On some vehicles the electrical system has too low of a voltage  
variance for the remote start module to see. In this case the  
engine will not be protected from over cranking, over revolution,  
or under revolution of the engine.  
If this is the case, it will be necessary to locate a tachometer wire  
in the vehicle using the multi-meter. Identify the suspect wire  
according to the web information. Then start the vehicle with  
the key and place the black lead of the multi-meter on the nega-  
tive battery post and secure it. Put the multi-meter in the AC  
position and probe the suspect wire with the red lead of the  
multi-meter. With the engine at idle the multi-meter should  
read between .05 volts to 1.5 volts.  
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Have a second person press the gas pedal to increase the RPMs  
and watch the meter display. When the RPMs increase the  
voltage should read between 1.5 volts and 2.9 volts. Once the  
correct tachometer wire has been identified, turn the vehicle off.  
Run the VIOLET/WHITE wire through the firewall along side  
the hood pin wire. Then run it into the engine compartment  
through the factory rubber grommet used for the hood pin.  
Using a sharp pointed object poke thru the hole in the grommet  
and attach the VIOLET/WHITE wire to the object with elec-  
trical tape. Pull the wire through the grommet taking extra care  
to keep it away from any moving parts or anything that will  
generate extreme heat. Once the wire is run into the engine  
compartment, solder it to the tachometer wire and cover the  
connection with electrical tape. Pull on the wire to ensure a good  
connection.  
Once the connection has been made it will be necessary to teach  
the tachometer signal to the remote start module. The remote start  
system must be completely installed, and the Valet/program  
button must be in a convenient location. When ready, start the  
vehicle with the key and within five seconds press and hold the  
Valet/program button. Once the LED turns on solid confirming  
that the tachometer signal has been learned, let go of the  
Valet/program button and turn the vehicle off. If the LED flickers  
or does not come on at all, an alternate tachometer wire will need  
to be found. Contact Rattler Technical Support for assistance.  
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warning! Do not use a test light. Use of a  
test light can cause grounding of sensitive  
electrical components causing damage,  
including damage to the power train con-  
trol module.  
step 8  
Factory Alarm Arm or Disarm  
Since most newer vehicles come equipped with a factory alarm  
system, it is necessary for the factory alarm to be  
armed/disarmed when unlocking the doors and disarmed while  
remote starting the vehicle.  
note: Some vehicles use a + trigger system. Use the  
has a + trigger system. If this vehicle has this system call  
1-800-873-1314 for live technical assistance as special  
wiring and an additional relay is required.  
Locate the factory alarm arm/disarm wires using the web site  
vehicle information. Once the suspect wires are located, place  
the multi-meter’s red lead to a (+)12 volt constant source and  
secure it. Put the multi-meter in the DC position then probe the  
suspect wire with the black lead of your meter. While probing  
the wire, place the key in the drivers door cylinder. Turn it to the  
unlock position and hold it when testing for the disarm wire.  
Turn it to the lock position and hold it when testing for the arm  
wire. The multi-meter should read between 10.00 volts and  
13.00 volts and will disappear when the key is released.  
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When the correct wire has been found, solder the small  
GREEN/BLACK wire to the wire which activates in the unlock  
position when the key is turned. Connect the GREEN/WHITE  
wire to the wire which activates in the lock position when the  
key is turned. After these wires have been connected cover the  
connection with electrical tape.  
step 9  
Immobilizer Bypass Modules  
warning! Any vehicle equipped with a fac-  
tory immobilizer must use an immobilizer  
bypass module to remote start. If not used,  
the vehicle ignition or fuel supply circuits  
could lock up and require a costly trip to  
the dealer to reset the computer system.  
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. This system can be bypassed using the  
557L immobilizer bypass module available at your local retail  
dealer. The majority of transponder-based immobilizer systems  
can be bypassed using the 557U immobilizer bypass module  
available at your local retail dealer.  
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To determine what bypass module your vehicle requires, check  
your web vehicle information sheet.  
step 10  
Mounting the receiver/antenna  
The best location for the receiver/antenna is centered high on  
either the front or rear windshield. For optimal range, the  
antenna should be mounted vertically. It can be mounted hori-  
zontally in relation to the windshield or under the dashboard  
away from metal, but range will be diminished. Metallic window  
tint can also affect range, so this should be a consideration when  
determining the mounting location.  
After determining the best mounting location, follow these  
steps:  
1. Clean the mounting area with a quality glass cleaner or  
alcohol to remove any dirt or residue.  
2. Plug the receiver/antenna cable into the receiver/antenna.  
3. Mount the receiver/antenna using the supplied double-  
sided tape.  
4. Route the receiver/antenna cable to the control module and  
plug it into the four-pin antenna connector.  
important! To achieve the best possible range, DO NOT  
leave the antenna cable bundled under the dash. Always  
extend the cable its full length during installation, regard-  
less of the antenna mounting location.  
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step 11  
Testing the system  
Once steps 1-9 have been completed, the operation of the  
system can be tested.  
Place the two 30-amp fuses back into the relay satellite red wire  
fuse holders. Make sure that the vehicle is in park with the emer-  
gency brake on and the hood closed. Press  
twice on the  
remote control to initiate the remote start function. The parking  
lights should flash to confirm the remote start command has  
been received, The accessories and ignition should turn on  
followed by the starter cranking and the vehicle engine running.  
Pressing  
twice again will shut the engine off.  
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transmitter/receiver learn routine  
The system comes with one transmitter that has been taught to  
the receiver. The receiver can store up to 4 different transmitter  
codes in memory. Use the following learn routine and the infor-  
mation in the Features Menu to add transmitters to the system  
or to change button assignments if desired.  
The Valet/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.  
Key  
1.  
. Turn the ignition to the ON  
position.  
Choose  
2.  
. Within 10 seconds, press and  
release the Valet/Program switch the  
number of times corresponding to the  
desired channel listed below. Once you  
have selected the channel, press the switch once more and hold  
it. The LED will flash to confirm the selected channel. Do not  
release the Valet/Program switch.  
auto learn transmitter configuration  
button one  
Lock/Unlock  
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button two  
Channel 2  
button three  
Remote Start  
+
+
buttons one and two Timer mode  
button one and three Short-Run/Turbo  
CHANNEL NUMBER  
FUNCTION  
Auto-Learn  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Lock/Unlock  
Channel 2 output  
Remote Start  
Turbo/Short Run  
Timer Mode  
Delete all Transmitters  
Transmit  
3.  
. While holding the Program  
switch, press the button on the transmitter  
that you would like to control the selected  
receiver channel.  
Release  
4.  
. Once the code is learned, the  
Program switch can be released.  
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You can advance from programming one channel to another by  
releasing the Program switch and tapping it to advance steps and  
then holding it. For instance: You have programmed Channel  
One and you want to program Channel Two. Release the  
Program switch. Press it one time and release it to advance from  
Channel One to Channel Two. Now, press and hold the  
Program switch. The LED will flash two times. As before, do not  
release it.  
If you want to program Channel Three after programming  
Channel One, release the Program switch, press it twice and  
release it to advance to Channel Three. Then press it once more  
and hold it. The LED will flash three times to confirm it is ready  
to receive the code from the transmitter.  
Learn Routine will be exited if:  
Ignition is turned off.  
Program switch is pressed too many times.  
More than 25 seconds elapses between programming steps.  
operating settings learn routine  
The System Features Learn Routine dictates how the unit oper-  
ates. The programmable operating settings of this unit can be  
changed whenever necessary through the computer-based Learn  
Routine. The Valet/Program push-button switch, plugged into  
the blue port, is used together with a programmed transmitter to  
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change the settings. It is possible to access and change any of the  
feature settings using the Valet/Program switch. To program  
settings, remember: Key, Choose, Transmit and Release.  
To program the learn routine:  
Key  
1.  
. Turn the ignition on and then  
back off.  
Choose  
2.  
. Within 10 seconds, press and  
release the Valet/Program switch the  
number of times corresponding to the  
feature number you want to program. (See  
Features Menu section.)  
Once the Valet/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 flashes would indi-  
cate access to the status output feature (Feature 8).  
Transmit  
3.  
. 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.  
will set it to the LED ON setting. The LED will  
Pressing  
light solid (stop flashing) to indicate the setting. Pressing  
will change the setting to the LED OFF setting. The LED will  
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go out indicating the change.  
Release  
4.  
. The Program switch can now  
be released.  
You can advance from feature to feature by pressing and  
releasing the Valet/Program switch the number of times neces-  
sary to get from the feature you just programmed to the feature  
you wish to access. For example, if you just programmed the run  
time (Feature 3) and you next want to program parking lights  
(Feature 4) to constant, release the Valet/Program switch. Press  
and release it once to advance from Feature 3 to Feature 4. Then  
press it once more and hold it. The LED will flash in groups of  
4 to confirm that you have accessed Feature 4.  
The learn routine will be exited if any of the following occurs:  
The ignition is turned on.  
The Valet/Program switch is pressed too many times.  
More than 25 seconds elapses between programming steps.  
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features menu  
LED On Setting  
Feature  
LED Off Setting  
(press channel 2)  
.  
(press channel 1)  
Number  
1
2
Engine checking On  
Engine checking Off  
Voltage checking type  
Tachometer  
checking type  
3
4
5
12 minutes  
run time (1)  
24 min. (2)or 60 min. (3)  
Flashing parking  
light output  
Constant parking light  
output  
Cranking time  
0.6 sec. (1)  
Cranking time 0.8 (2), 1.0  
(3), 1.2 (4), 1.4 (5),  
1.6 (6), 1.8 (7), 2.0 (8), 4.0  
(9) sec.  
6
7
Voltage check  
high level  
Voltage check low level  
Short-run/turbo timer  
1 minute  
Short-run/turbo timer  
3, 5, or 10 minutes  
8
9
Activation pulse 1 (1)  
2 (2), 3 (3)  
Ignition/acc output:  
Ignition  
Ignition/acc output:  
Accessory  
10  
11  
12  
Acc state during wait  
to start: Off.  
Acc state during wait  
to start: On  
2nd status output:  
normal  
Rear defogger latched (1)/  
pulsed (2)  
Unlock output  
1 pulse  
Unlock output  
2 pulses  
13  
14  
Ignition lock On  
Ignition lock Off  
Ignition unlock On  
Ignition unlock Off  
note: The number in parentheses indicate the number of  
times the LED will flash.  
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feature descriptions  
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. If programmed  
off, the vehicle will crank for the programmed crank time  
(Feature 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. Using tach  
or voltage check is always recommended if possible.  
2 TACH WIRE SENSE/VOLTAGE SENSE:  
If the tachometer  
signal wire is used, this feature must be left in the default (tach  
wire connected) setting. If programmed to the voltage sense  
setting, the unit will crank the starter for a preset time that can  
be programmed in Feature 5. Once the starter has been engaged,  
the system will check the voltage level to verify the engine is  
running. The threshold for the voltage level test can be  
programmed in Feature 6. When using voltage sense mode,  
connection of the H2/5 VIOLET/ WHITE tachometer input is  
not necessary.  
3 RUN TIME 12/24/60 MINUTES:  
This feature controls how  
long the engine will run before it “times out” 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.  
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4 PARKING LIGHTS FLASHING/CONSTANT:  
In the  
default setting, the unit will flash the vehicle’s parking lights  
while remote started. The constant setting will turn the parking  
lights on solidly for the entire run duration.  
5 CRANK TIME 0.6/0.8/1.0/1.2/1.4/1.6/1.8/2.0/4.0:  
If  
Feature 2 is programmed to the voltage sense setting, the crank  
time must be set to the appropriate duration. The default setting  
is 0.6 second. If a different crank time is desired, select Feature  
5 and (while pressing the Program switch) press the Channel  
Two button to advance through the LED Off settings. The unit  
will flash the LED to indicate which time is selected. Once the  
4.0 second setting is reached the next press of the Channel Two  
button will reset the system to the shortest setting.  
6 VOLTAGE CHECK LEVEL HIGH/LOW:  
This feature only  
functions when Feature 2 is programmed to voltage sense. Some  
vehicles have many accessories, which are turned on when  
remote started. In these vehicles, the variation of voltage  
between the engine off and the vehicle running is very slight and  
the remote start unit may “think” the vehicle has not started.  
This can cause the remote start to shut down after the vehicle  
has been started. If this is the case, program this feature to the  
LOW position.  
7 SHORT RUN (TURBO TIMER):  
When the  
and  
buttons on the transmitter are pressed simultaneously while the  
engine is running, the vehicle will continue to run for the short  
run time. The factory default is 1 minute.  
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8 ACTIVATION PULSE COUNT:  
This feature allows the  
number of pulses to activate the remote start feature to be  
changed from 1, 2, or 3 pulses. The pulse count programmed to  
start the vehicle will also be the same required to shut down the  
remote start.  
9 2nd IGNITION/ACCESSORY OUTPUT:  
This will allow  
the PINK/WHITE to be used as a 2nd ignition or a  
2nd accessory.  
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. When OFF the accessory will activate as a normal acces-  
sory.  
11 2nd STATUS OUTPUT:  
If programmed to status mode,  
this output will turn on when the remote start is activated. In  
defogger mode the output can be programmed to a latched or a  
pulsed output. When programmed to the latched output the  
status will only stay active for 10 minutes.  
12 UNLOCK OUTPUT:  
to one or two pulses.  
This will program the unlock output  
13 IGNITION CONTROLLED LOCK:  
When programmed  
ON the doors will lock when the key is on and all doors are  
closed.  
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14. IGNITION CONTROLLED UNLOCK:  
When  
programmed ON the doors will unlock automatically when the  
key is turned off.  
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.  
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5. Press and release the Program switch.  
The LED will now report the last system shutdown by flashing  
for one minute in the following grouped patterns:  
The factory settings are indicated in bold text in the table below.  
LED  
Shutdown Mode  
Flashes  
One  
Two  
System timed out  
Over-rev shutdown  
Three  
Four  
Six  
Low or no RPM  
Transmitter shutdown (or optional push-button)  
(+/-) Shutdown  
Seven  
Eight  
(-) Neutral safety shutdown (H2/1 BLACK/WHITE)  
Wait-to-start timed out  
transmitter functions  
The receiver uses a computer-based learn routine to learn the  
transmitter buttons. This makes it possible to assign any specific  
transmitter button, or combination of buttons, to any receiver  
function. The transmitter initially comes programmed with the  
Standard Configuration, but may also be customized by an  
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authorized dealer. Unless otherwise specified, the buttons used  
in all of the instructions in this manual correspond to a Standard  
Configuration transmitter.  
standard configuration  
Button  
The door locking and unlocking functions are controlled by  
pressing  
.
Button  
The channel 2 output or trunk release is controlled by the  
button.  
Button  
The remote start function of your system is controlled by  
pressing  
.
Buttons  
+
When simultaneously pressed these buttons control the timer  
mode.  
Buttons  
+
When simultaneously pressed these buttons control the short  
run/turbo mode.  
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using your system  
warning! safety first  
The following safety warnings must be observed at all times:  
When properly installed, this system can start the vehicle  
via a command signal from the remote control transmitter.  
Therefore, never operate the system in an enclosed area or  
partially enclosed area without ventilation (such as a garage).  
When parking in an enclosed or partially enclosed area or when  
having the vehicle serviced, the remote start system must be  
disabled using the installed toggle switch. It is the user's sole  
responsibility to properly handle and keep out of reach from  
children all remote control transmitters to assure that the system  
THE USER  
does not unintentionally remote start the vehicle.  
MUST INSTALL A CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR  
IN OR ABOUT THE LIVING AREA ADJACENT 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.  
responsibility of the user.  
These precautions are the sole  
Use of this product in a manner contrary to its intended  
mode of operation may result in property damage, personal  
injury, or death. (1) Never remotely start the vehicle with the  
vehicle in gear, and (2) Never remotely start the vehicle with the  
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keys in the ignition. The user must also have the neutral safety  
feature of the vehicle periodically checked, wherein the vehicle  
must not remotely start while the car is in gear. This testing  
should be performed by an authorized Directed Electronics, Inc.  
dealer in accordance with the Safety Check outlined in the  
product installation guide. If the vehicle starts in gear, cease  
remote start operation immediately and consult with the autho-  
rized Directed Electronics, Inc.dealer to fix the problem.  
n
After the remote start module has been installed, contact  
your authorized dealer to have him or her test the remote start  
module by performing the Safety Check outlined in the product  
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 the installer must properly reinstall the remote start  
system 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 CONDI-  
TIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR  
PERSONAL INJURY. YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY CEASE  
THE USE OF THE UNIT AND SEEK THE ASSISTANCE  
OF AN AUTHORIZED DIRECTED ELECTRONICS, INC.  
DEALER TO REPAIR OR DISCONNECT THE  
INSTALLED REMOTE START MODULE. DIRECTED  
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ELECTRONICS, INC.WILL NOT BE HELD RESPON-  
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TION COSTS.  
locking  
Pressing  
for one second will lock the doors. The parking  
lights will flash once to confirm that the doors are locked.  
unlocking  
To unlock the doors press  
for one second. The parking  
lights will flash twice to confirm that the doors are unlocked.  
ignition controlled door locks  
If power door locks have been  
connected to your system,  
the vehicle's door will lock  
three seconds after the  
ignition has been turned on  
and unlock when the ignition  
note:  
If the ignition is turned on while the vehicle is  
remote started the doors will not lock until the remote  
start shuts off. To avoid being locked out of the vehicle,  
do not turn the ignition on until you are ready to drive  
the vehicle.  
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remote start  
This feature allows you to remotely start and run your vehicle for  
a programmable period of time. This makes it possible to warm  
up the engine, as well as adjust the interior temperature of the  
vehicle with the climate control system. If interior heating or  
cooling is desired, the climate controls must be preset, and the  
fan blower must be set to the desired level prior to remote  
starting the vehicle.  
note: (1) Never remotely start the vehicle with the vehi-  
cle in gear, and (2) Never remotely start the vehicle with the  
key in the ignition.  
To remote start the vehicle:  
1. Press  
on the transmitter twice within 3 seconds.  
2. The parking lights will flash to confirm remote start opera-  
tion.  
3. Once the vehicle has started, it will run for the pre-pro-  
grammed period of time (12, 24, or 60 minutes) or until a shut-  
down input is triggered.  
When you are ready to drive the vehicle:  
1. Insert the ignition key and turn it to the  
ON (not the START) position.  
2. Press the brake pedal.  
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note:  
If the brake pedal is pressed  
before the key is in the ON posi-  
tion, the engine will shut down.  
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 shut-  
down inputs:  
The brake pedal is pressed.  
The hood is opened.  
The shutdown toggle switch is put into the ON position.  
The pre-programmed run time has elapsed.  
The  
button is pressed twice within 3 seconds.  
short-run/turbo  
Short run turbo mode keeps the engine running after arriving at  
you destination for a programmable period of 1, 3, 5 or 10  
minutes. This allows the system’s timer to conveniently cool  
down the turbo after you have left the vehicle.  
To activate:  
1. Park the vehicle and set parking brake.  
2. Remove your foot from the brake pedal and leave the  
engine running.  
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3. Press and release the  
time.  
and  
buttons at the same  
4. The lights will flash to indicate the remote start has entered  
short run turbo mode.  
5. Turn off the key, the engine will keep running.  
6. Exit and secure the vehicle.  
7. The engine will turn off after the programmed run time.  
timer mode  
By pressing the remote  
and  
buttons the parking  
lights will flash 4 times and then start the vehicle and run for the  
set duration. The remote start can be shut off by the transmitter  
by pressing the remote start button  
twice and remain in  
timer mode, but if any other shut down zones or the ignition  
becomes active the timer mode will cancel.  
1. Press Timer mode buttons.  
2. The vehicle will confirm with 4 parking light flashes.  
3. A 1-second delay will start.  
4. The system will start the car and will run for the specified  
duration, unless shut down by the remote start button  
. If  
shut down with the remote start button  
the  
system will remain in timer mode.  
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5. The system will start every 3 hours until canceled by the  
brake, hood, or neutral safety shut-down wires.  
important:  
Timer Mode should be used only in  
open areas. Never start and run the vehicle in an  
enclosed space such as a garage or carport.  
To exit timer mode, turn the ignition switch on any time the  
engine is not running. The parking lights will flash 4 times, indi-  
cating timer mode has been exited.  
valet take-over  
The Valet Take-Over feature allows the vehicle to remain  
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running after the key has been removed from the ignition. This  
feature is useful for occasions when you wish to exit and lock the  
vehicle for short periods of time, but would like to leave the  
motor running and the climate controls on.  
To perform Valet Take-Over:  
1. Before turning off the engine, press and release  
twice  
within 2 seconds (or press and release the optional Momentary  
switch twice).  
2. Turn the ignition key to the off position.  
3. The engine will continue to run until the pre-programmed  
time elapses or a shut-down input is received. (See the previous  
Remote Start section for a complete list of shut-down inputs.)  
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note: This feature will not work if the brake pedal is being  
pressed.  
programming options  
Programming options control your system's normal, operational  
set-up. Most options do not require additional parts, but some  
may require additional installation labor. Please contact your  
local retail dealer.  
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?  
Will 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.  
Is the correct starter wire being energized? Check by ener-  
gizing it yourself with a fused test lead.  
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 acti-  
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vating the unit with the ignition key in the “run” position. If  
the vehicle then runs normally, retest your ignition system.  
The starter continues to crank even though the engine has  
started.  
Has the tach wire been learned? See the Tach Learning  
section of this guide.  
Is the tach wire receiving the correct information? Either the  
wrong tach wire has been used, or a bad connection exists.  
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.  
The remote start will not activate.  
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. Use a meter and 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 and both 30A fuses on the relay satellite. Also  
make sure that the ground wire is going to a chassis ground  
and not to something under the dash.  
The remote start will activate but the starter never engages.  
Check for voltage on the purple starter wire two seconds  
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after the remote start becomes active. If there is voltage  
present, skip to Step 4. If there is not voltage present,  
advance to Step 2.  
Check the 30A fuses.  
Make sure the purple starter wire is connected on the starter  
side of the optional starter kill relay.  
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.  
Does the vehicle have an immobilizer? The vehicle’s immo-  
bilizer will cut the fuel and/or spark during unauthorized  
starting attempts.  
Is the remote start programmed for voltage sense? If so, the  
start time may not be set high enough, or you may have to  
adjust the voltage threshold in programming. Voltage sense  
will not work on some vehicles.  
The vehicle starts, but the starter keeps running.  
Is the system programmed for engine checking off or voltage  
sense? When programmed for either of these features, the  
engine cranks for the preprogrammed crank time regardless  
of how long it takes to start the vehicle to actually start.  
Adjust to a lower cranking time.  
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Was the Tach Learn successful? The LED must light solidly  
and brightly to indicate a successful learn.  
Make sure that there is a tach signal right at the  
purple/white tach input wire of the remote start. If not,  
recheck the connection to the vehicle’s tach wire and make  
sure the wire is not broken or shorted to ground leading to  
the remote start.  
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.  
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glossary of terms  
Control Unit: 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.  
LED: A red light mounted on the side of the control unit. It is  
used when programming the unit.  
Transmitter: A hand-held, remote control which operates the  
various functions of your system.  
Valet Switch: A small button mounted at a discretionary location  
inside the vehicle. It is used for programming the unit.  
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wiring quick reference guide  
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE:  
To lock the doors using your remote  
Pressing  
/
for one second will lock the doors. The parking lights  
will flash once to confirm the doors are locked.  
To unlock the doors using your remote  
To unlock the doors, press  
/
for one second. The parking lights  
will flash twice to confirm the doors are unlocked.  
To remote start the vehicle  
Press the  
button twice within 3 seconds. The parking lights will  
flash to confirm remote start operation.  
To enter timer mode  
Press the  
/
+
button simultaneously. The parking lights  
will flash 4-times for confirmation.  
To exit timer mode  
Turn the ignition key On when the engine is not running. The parking  
lights will flash 4-times for confirmation.  
To enter short-run/turbo mode  
Press the  
/
+
button simultaneously while the engine is  
running. The parking lights will flash continuously.  
 
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The company behind this system is Directed Electronics, Inc.  
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.  
Quality Directed Electronics products are sold and serviced throughout North America  
and around the world.  
Call (800) 274-0200 for more information about our products and services.  
Directed Electronics is committed to delivering world class quality products  
and services that excite and delight our customers.  
Directed Electronics, Inc.  
Vista, CA 92081  
© 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc. - All rights reserved  
G369R 7-03  
 

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