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 installation points to remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 after the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 before beginning the installation. . . . . . . . . . 4 deciding on component locations . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 control module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 mounting the antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 valet/program switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 status LED . . .
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. Therefore, never operate the system in an area that does not have adequate ventilation.
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.
■ Some good control module locations are: Above the glove box, inside the center console, above the underdash fuse box, or above the radio. mounting the antenna The antenna position should be discussed with the vehicle’s owner prior to installation, since the antenna may be visible to the vehicle’s operator. The best location for the antenna is centered high on either the front or rear windshield. For optimal range, the antenna should be mounted vertically.
status LED Things to remember when positioning the status LED: ■ It should be visible from both sides and the rear of the vehicle, if possible. ■ It needs at least 1/2-inch clearance to the rear. ■ It is easiest to use a small removable panel, such as a switch blank or a dash bezel. Remove it before drilling your 9/32-inch hole. ■ Use quick-disconnects near the LED wires if the panel is removable. This lets mechanics or other installers remove the panel without having to cut the wires.
obtaining constant 12V We recommend two possible sources for 12V constant: The (+) terminal of the battery, or the constant 12V supply to the ignition switch. Always install a fuse within 12 inches of this connection. If the fuse will also be powering other circuits, such as door locks, a power window module, or a Nite-Lite® headlight control system, fuse accordingly. IMPORTANT! Do not remove the fuse holder on the red wire.
control the starter. Instead, the cold start circuit is used to prime the fuel injection system for starting when the vehicle is cold. 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. Remember you do not need to interrupt the starter at the same point you test it.
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. Also, if necessary, the system can use a fuel injector control wire for engine speed sensing.
wiring diagrams primary harness (H1) wiring diagram The primary harness supplied with this unit is the standard 12-pin harness used by Directed Electronics 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.
remote start ribbon harness wiring diagram 1 ______ 2 ______ 3 ______ 4 ______ 5 ______ 6 ______ 7 ______ PINK/WHITE YELLOW PINK (-) 200 mA PROGRAMMABLE ACC/IGN OUTPUT (+) IGNITION INPUT TO REMOTE START (-) 200 mA IGNITION RELAY TURN-ON ORANGE (-) 200 mA ACCESSORY RELAY TURN-ON PURPLE (-) 200 mA STARTER RELAY TURN-ON ORANGE/BLACK BLUE (-) ANTI-GRIND OUTPUT/GROUND WHEN ARMED OUTPUT (-) 200 mA STATUS OUTPUT heavy gauge relay satellite wiring diagram 1 ______ 2 ______ 3 ______ 4 __
auxiliary harness (H2) wiring diagram H2/1 H2/2 H2/3 H2/4 ______ ______ ______ ______ VIOLET/BLACK (-) CHANNEL 4 OUTPUT GREEN/WHITE (-) FACTORY REARM OUTPUT GRAY/BLACK (-) WAIT-TO-START INPUT LIGHT GREEN/BLACK (-) FACTORY ALARM DISARM remote start harness (H3) wiring diagram H3/1 H3/2 H3/3 ______ ______ ______ BLACK/WHITE (-) NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH INPUT VIOLET/WHITE TACHOMETER INPUT WIRE BROWN H3/4 ______ GRAY H3/5 ______ BLUE/WHITE (+) BRAKE SWITCH SHUTDOWN WIRE (-) HOOD PINSWITCH SHU
primary harness (H1) wire connection guide H1/1 RED/WHITE Channel 2, (-) 200 mA output When the system receives the code controlling Channel 2, for longer than 1.5 seconds, the RED/WHITE wire will supply an output as long as the transmission continues. This is often used to operate a trunk/hatch release or other relay-driven function. IMPORTANT! Never use this wire to drive anything except a relay or low-current input! The transistorized output can only supply 200 mA of current.
H1/5 BLACK (-) chassis ground connection Remove any paint and connect this wire to bare metal, preferably with a factory bolt rather than your own screw. (Screws tend to either strip or loosen with time.) We recommend grounding all your components, including the siren, to the same point in the vehicle. H1/7 BLUE second unlock This output is used for progressive door unlock.
H1/10 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 consecutive 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.
(-) Light Flash Output NOTE: For parking light circuits that draw 10 amps or more, the internal jumper must be switched to a (-) light flash output. (See the Internal Programming Jumper section of this guide.) P/N 8617 or a standard automotive SPDT relay must be used on the H1/2 light flash output harness wire. H1/12 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.
ORANGE (+) accessory output Connect this wire to the accessory wire in the vehicle that powers the climate control system. PINK (+) ignition output Connect this wire to the ignition wire in the vehicle. PINK/WHITE (+) output to second ignition/accessory circuit Connect this wire to the second ignition or accessory wire in the vehicle (selectable menu feature 2-9).
H2/4 LIGHT GREEN/BLACK (-) factory alarm disarm This wire sends a negative pulse every time the remote start is activated or the doors are unlocked. This can be used to pulse the disarm wire of the vehicle's factory anti-theft device. Use a relay to send a (-) or (+) pulse to the disarm wire as shown in the following diagrams.
remote start harness (H3) wire connection guide H3/1 BLACK/WHITE neutral safety switch input Connect this wire to the toggle (override) switch as shown in Figure A. Connect the other wire from the toggle switch to the PARK/NEUTRAL switch in the vehicle. This wire will test with ground with the gear selector either in PARK or NEUTRAL. This will prevent the vehicle from accidentally being started while in a drive gear. This input MUST rest at ground in order for the remote start system to operate.
H3/4 GRAY (-) hood pinswitch input This wire MUST be connected to hood pinswitch. This input will disable or shut down the remote start when the hood is opened. H3/5 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.
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. Set the emergency brake. 4. Turn the key to the "run" position, this will release the shifter. 5. Place the car in drive (D). 6. Place your foot directly over the brake pedal, but do not depress it. Be ready to step on the brake if the starter engages. 7.
Diagram A - General Motors trucks, sport utility vehicles and column shifting passenger vehicles: Diagram B - Pre-1996 Dodge Dakota pickups with 2.5 liter motors: 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 ■ ‘97 and newer Intrigue, Malibu, and Cutlass ■ ‘98 and newer trucks, vans, SUVs ■ ‘99 and newer Alero ■ 2000 and newer Impala and Saturn Passlock I and II systems are VATS-evolved. Passlock systems still rely on the R-code to start, but the pellet is no longer placed in the key.
bypassing GM vehicle anti-theft systems (VATS) Vehicles with the GM VATS (Pass Key) systems have a resistor embedded in the ignition key. If the VATS decoder module does not measure the proper resistance when the vehicle is started, the starter and fuel pump may be disabled for up to ten minutes. An optional "VATS pack" of resistors is available (p/n 652T). One of the resistors in the pack will match the resistor in the key.
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 9/32-inch hole. Status LED Valet/Program Switch DIA-41 programmer interface, 3-pin port The black 3-pin port is provided for programming of the unit. The unit can also be programmed using the Bitwriter®.
programming jumpers light flash (+)/(-) This jumper is used to determine the light flash output polarity. In the (+) position, the on-board relay is enabled and the unit will output (+)12V on the WHITE wire, H1/2. 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. NOTE: For parking light circuits that draw 10 amps or more, the internal jumper must be switched to a (-) light flash output.
transmitter/receiver learn routine The system comes with transmitters that have been taught to the receiver. The receiver can store up to 4 different transmitter codes in memory. Use the following learn routine to add transmitters to the system or to change button assignments if desired. The learn routine may be locked if previously programmed using the Bitwriter®.
CHANNEL NUMBER FUNCTION 1 Auto Learn* 2 Arm Panic On/Panic Off 3 Disarm Panic Off 4 Silent Mode Channel 2 5 Remote Start 6 Channel 4 7 Short Run/Turbo 8 Timer Mode 9 Arm/Disarm/Panic 10 Panic Only 11 Defogger Control 12 Delete All Transmitters** WIRE COLOR RED/WHITE VIOLET/BLACK *NOTE: For Auto Learn Configurations, see Transmitter Configurations section of this guide.
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 Unlock function. controls Silent Mode™and an Auxiliary Output. controls Remote Start. + + + + controls Timer mode. controls Turbo/Short Run. controls Channel 4 output.
The learn routine may be locked if previously programmed using the Bitwriter®. If the horn generates one long honk when attempting to program the unit, the learn routine is locked and must be unlocked using the Bitwriter® before proceeding. To program the features using the Valet switch: 1. Key. Turn the ignition on and then back off. 2. Select Menu. Press and HOLD the Valet/Program switch. When the LED flashes once and the horn honks Menu One has been selected.
feature menus Factory default settings are indicated in bold in the following feature tables. menu #1 FEATURE NUMBER DEFAULT - LED ON SETTING (PRESS CHANNEL 1) LED OFF SETTING (PRESS CHANNEL 2) 1-1 Active arming Passive arming 1-2 Chirps ON Chirps OFF 1-3 Ignition lock ON Ignition lock OFF 1-4 Ignition unlock ON Ignition unlock OFF 1-5 Active locking Passive locking 1-6 Panic with ignition ON Panic with ignition OFF 1-7 Door Lock pulse duration 0.8 seconds (1) 3.5 (2), 0.
menu #2 FEATURE NUMBER DEFAULT - LED ON SETTING (PRESS CHANNEL 1) LED OFF SETTING (PRESS CHANNEL 2) 2-1 Engine check ON Engine check OFF 2-2 Tachometer engine check Voltage engine check 2-3 12 minutes run time (1) 24 minutes (2), 60 minutes (3) run time 2-4 Flashing parking light output Constant parking light output 2-5 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.
1-2 CHIRPS ON/OFF: This feature controls the chirps that confirm arming and disarming of the system. A siren or horn must be connected to the H1/10 BROWN wire. 1-3 IGNITION LOCK ON/OFF: When turned on, the doors will lock three seconds after the ignition is turned on and unlock when the ignition is turned off. 1-4 IGNITION UNLOCK ON/OFF: When ON this feature will unlock the doors when the ignition is turned off.
1-11 CHANNEL 2 LINKING (NONE)/ARM, DISARM, BOTH:: When programming to validity or timed output this can be programmed to activate when arming or disarming (or both) with the transmitter. 1-12 FACTORY ALARM DISARM (FAD) WITH CHANNEL TWO ON/OFF:: Any time Channel 2 is activated from the remote transmitter the factory disarm output will pulse to disarm the vehicle’s factory anti-theft device. This option can be programmed off if desired.
preset time that can be programmed in Feature 2-5. 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 2-6. When using voltage sense mode, connection of the H3/5 WHITE tachometer input is not necessary. 2-3 RUN TIME 12/24/60 MINUTES: This feature controls how long the engine will run before it “times out” and shuts down.
necessary to program this feature off. 2- 13 DIESEL TIMER —WAIT-TO-START/15, 30, 45 SECONDS: Default is the “Wait-to-Start” input control wire, or programmable to ignore the input control wire by a delay of 15, 30, or 45 seconds. This feature can be also programmed with the Bitwriter® and with a delay from 1 to 90 seconds. 2-14 RUN TIME (TIMER MODE)—12, 3, 6, 9 MINUTES: Selects the time in minutes that the system will operate the engine until the system "times out".
2. Press and HOLD the Valet/Program switch. 3. Turn the ignition on and then off. 4. Release the Valet/Program switch. 5. Press and release the Valet/Program switch.
rear defogger control The rear defogger output can be remotely turned on/off any time using the remote control. The default setting is ON. To turn the rear defogger output OFF: 1. Press & release the and and buttons of the remote control. 2. The parking lights will flash 2-times. 3. The rear defogger output will no longer activate when the vehicle is remote started.
valet mode To enter or exit Valet Mode with the Valet/Program switch: 1. Turn the ignition on and then off. 2. 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. The following test procedure must be used to verify proper installation and operation of the system.
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. Once the system passes the three tests, the vehicle can be re-assembled and delivered.
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. Check for voltage on the purple starter wire two seconds 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. 2. Check the 30A fuses. 3. Check diagnostics.
Antenna/Receiver Hi Lo + Jumper tachometer threshold Jumper light flash polarity ESP2 data port 562 Valet/Program button BLACK/WHITE neutral safety input VIOLET/WHITE tachometer input BROWN (+) brake shutdown input GRAY (-) hoodpin shutdown input BLUE/WHITE (-) 200mA 2nd status/defogger WHITE/BLUE (-) activation input WHITE (+/-) parking light output ORANGE ground when armed output H3 H1 DOOR LOCK H2 BLUE (-) unlock (+) lock GREEN (-) lock (+) unlock Relay Satellite ribbon harness (seerel
© 2005 Directed Electronics—all rights reserved PURPLE starter side starter wire GREEN key side starter wire RED 12V constant input ORANGE accessory output BLUE (-) status output ORANGE (-) 200mA 2nd accessory output VIOLET (-) 200mA starter output PINK (-) 200mA 3rd ignition output These signals are from the Relay Satellite ribbon harness and are provided to drive additional optional relays.
