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Model 5103

Installation Guide

This product is intended for installation by a professional

installer only! Attempts to install this product by a person other than a

trained professional may result in severe damage to a vehicle’s electrical

system and components.

N5103L 2009-07

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Page 1: ... for installation by a professional installer only Attempts to install this product by a person other than a trained professional may result in severe damage to a vehicle s electrical system and components 2009 Directed Electronics Vista CA N5103L 2009 07 ...

Page 2: ...cle Recovery System VRS and Warn Away are all Trademarks or Registered Trademarks of Directed Electronics Bitwriters with date code of 6A or older require an IC upgrade p n 998M Some Bitwriters with a date code of 6B do not require the IC upgrade Refer to Tech Tip 1112 for more information The Bitwriter p n 998U requires chip version 2 7 or newer to program this unit ...

Page 3: ...H3 5 pin connector 15 AUX 4 Horn H4 2 pin connector 15 Wire connection guides 15 Primary harness H1 12 pin connector 15 Auxiliary harness H2 6 pin connector 21 Relay satellite 4 pin connector 26 Remote start H3 secondary harness 27 AUX 4 Horn H4 2 pin connector 29 Neutral safety switch interface 30 Testing the neutral safety switch 30 Plug in LED and valet program switch 31 D2D programmer interfac...

Page 4: ... 1 Basic 46 Menu 2 Advanced 49 Menu 3 Remote start 52 NPC Valet Mode Rear defogger Timer Mode 54 Table of zones 55 Long term event history 56 Shutdown diagnostics 57 Safety check 58 Troubleshooting 59 Alarm 59 Remote start 60 Wiring quick reference guide 62 Relay satellite wiring quick reference guide 63 ...

Page 5: ...s use a multimeter Never operate the system in an enclosed 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 controls...

Page 6: ...llations 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 OPERAT ING THE REMOTE START SYSTEM UNDER THESE CONDITIONS MAY RE SULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY IMMEDIATELY CEASE THE USE OF THE UNIT AND REPAIR OR DISCONNECT THE INSTALLED RE MOTE START MODULE DIRECTED ...

Page 7: ...e control module see diagram HX antenna receiver Two remote controls P N 474L A Stinger Doubleguard two stage shock sensor A Revenger Soft Chirp six tone programmable siren A push button Valet switch A status LED indicator light A shut down toggle switch AVISTART 5103 ...

Page 8: ...ature you ve tried before Virtual Tach monitors the cranking voltage of the vehicle using a very fast micro controller and an analog to digital converter The microprocessor saves the base voltage as a reference When Virtual Tach sees the slightest uptick in voltage indicating that the alternator is charging the battery the starter motor shuts off instantly D2D The system has the ability to interfa...

Page 9: ...ystems display a diagnostic code through the warning lights after the lights lose power Disconnecting the battery causes the anti theft code to be erased which can then require a trip to the dealer Before mounting the LED or Valet Switch check with the customer about the mounting locations To avoid accidental battery drainage turn off the interior lights or remove the dome light fuse Roll down a w...

Page 10: ...Ensure that the location you pick for the switch has sufficient clearance to the rear The switch should be well hidden It should be placed so passengers or stored items such as in a glove box or center console cannot accidentally hit it The switch fits into a 9 32 inch hole This system has Remote Valet The user can enter and exit Valet Mode without having to use the Valet Program switch This featu...

Page 11: ...and the rear of the vehicle if pos sible It needs at least 1 2 inch clearance to the rear It is easiest to remove a small panel such as a switch blank or a dash bezel before drilling a 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 cutting the wires ...

Page 12: ...erly performed either type of connection is reliable and trouble free Regardless of whether you solder your connections or you use mechanical type crimp on connections ensure that all connections are mechanically sound and that they are insulated especially when connecting data lines in the vehicle Cheap electrical tape especially when poorly applied is not a reliable insu lator It often falls off...

Page 13: ...0mA DOMELIGHT SUPERVISION OUTPUT H1 10 WHITE BLUE REMOTE START ACTIVATION INPUT H1 11 WHITE SELECTABLE LIGHT FLASH OUTPUT H1 12 ORANGE 500mA GROUND WHEN ARMED OUTPUT Auxiliary harness H2 6 pin connector H2 1 LIGHT BLUE 200mA SECOND UNLOCK OUTPUT H2 2 WHITE BLACK 200mA AUX 3 OUTPUT H2 3 VIOLET BLACK 200mA AUX 2 OUTPUT H2 4 GREEN WHITE 200mA FACTORY ALARM REARM OUTPUT H2 5 GRAY BLACK WAIT TO START I...

Page 14: ...nnects to the heavy gauge relay satellite Heavy gauge relay satellite wiring diagram H 1 PURPLE STARTER OUTPUT TO STARTER STARTER SIDE H 2 GREEN STARTER INPUT FROM IGNITION KEY SIDE H 3 RED 30A HIGH CURRENT 12V INPUT H 4 ORANGE OUTPUT TO ACCESSORY CIRCUIT H 5 PINK OUTPUT TO PRIMARY IGNITION CIRCUIT H 6 RED 30A HIGH CURRENT 12V INPUT H 7 PINK WHITE OUTPUT TO SECOND IGNITION CIRCUIT H 8 RED WHITE 30...

Page 15: ...AR DEFOGGER Latched Pulsed AUX 4 Horn H4 2 pin connector H4 1 ORANGE BLACK 200mA AUX 4 OUTPUT H4 2 BROWN 200 mA HORN OUTPUT Wire connection guides Primary harness H1 12 pin connector H1 1 RED WHITE 200mA AUX TRUNK RELEASE OUTPUT When the system receives the code controlling trunk release output for longer than 1 5 seconds the red white wire will supply output as long as the transmis sion continues...

Page 16: ...nnecting directly to a solenoid motor or other high current device will cause the module to fail H1 2 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 15A fuse in the harness for this purpose T...

Page 17: ...e vehicle preferably the kick panel Scrape away any paint and use a factory bolt or make your own ground with a self tapping screw and a star washer H1 6 VIOLET DOOR TRIGGER INPUT ZONE 3 This wire is used in vehicles that have a positive switched dome light circuit Connect the violet wire to a wire that shows 12V when any door is opened and ground when the door is closed This wire reports Zone 3 ...

Page 18: ...o be used with Directed single stage sensors This wire will report Zone 1 H1 8 GREEN DOOR TRIGGER INPUT ZONE 3 Most vehicles use negative door trigger circuits Connect the green wire to a wire which shows ground when any door is opened In vehicles with factory delays on the dome light circuit there is usually a wire that is unaffected by the delay circuitry This wire reports Zone 3 ...

Page 19: ...UE REMOTE START ACTIVATION INPUT This input comes from the factory set to 1 activation pulse This means that it is necessary to have a single pulse on the white blue wire for the remote start to activate or to deactivate The same holds true for the remote control activation it is necessary to press the button once for the remote start to activate or deactivate Note The number of activation inputs ...

Page 20: ...E H1 11 LIGHT FLASH OUTPUT WHITE H1 11 LIGHT FLASH OUTPUT Note For parking light circuits that draw 10 amps or more the internal jumper must be switched to a light flash output See Setting the light flash polarity section of this guide P N 8617 or a standard automotive SPDT relay must be used on the H1 11 light flash output harness wire H1 12 ORANGE 500mA GROUND WHEN ARMED OUTPUT This wire supplie...

Page 21: ... the transmission is re ceived Latched Output that sends a signal when the AUX channel button is pressed and continues until the same button is pressed Latched reset with ignition Similar to the latched output this type of output turns On the first time the AUX channel button is pressed and turns Off the next time the same button is pressed This type of output additionally stops and resets wheneve...

Page 22: ...nt device will cause the module to fail H2 4 GREEN WHITE FACTORY ALARM REARM OUTPUT This wire sends a 200mA negative pulse every time the remote start shuts down or when the doors are locked This can be used to pulse the arm wire of the vehicle s factory anti theft device Use a relay to send a or pulse to the arm wire H2 5 GRAY BLACK DIESEL WAIT TO START BULB INPUT Connect this wire to the wire in...

Page 24: ... Relay for Negative Disarm Wire Relay for Positive Disarm Wire Heavy Gauge relay satellite The heavy gauge wires coming from the large pin connector are used to ener gize the high current circuits in the vehicle It is crucial to ensure that these con nections are capable of handling the current demands For this reason Scotch Locks T taps and other such connectors are strongly discouraged H 1 PURPL...

Page 25: ...plies two separate 12V feeds to the ignition switch connect one RED wire of the satellite to each feed at the switch H 4 ORANGE ACCESSORY OUTPUT Connect this wire to the accessory wire in the vehicle which powers the climate control system H 5 PINK IGNITION OUTPUT Connect this wire to the ignition wire in the vehicle H 6 PINK WHITE SECOND IGNITION ACCESSORY OUTPUT Connect this wire to the second i...

Page 26: ...pplies a 200mA output and controls two additional relays Con nect this wire to power additional accessory wires H 3 PURPLE 200mA STARTER RELAY TURN ON The wire supplies a 200mA output and controls two additional relays Connect this wire to power additional starter wires H 4 PINK 200mA IGNITION RELAY TURN ON The wire supplies a 200mA output and controls two additional relays Con nect this wire to p...

Page 27: ... gear This input MUST rest at ground in order for the remote start system to operate Connected properly the vehicle will only start while in PARK or NEUTRAL In some vehicles the park neutral position switch activates a factory starter lock out that will not allow the starter to operate in a drive gear In these vehicles connect this wire to the toggle switch as shown in figure B Connect the other w...

Page 28: ...ire This is the wire that shows 12V when the brake pedal is depressed The remote start will be disabled or shut down any time the brake pedal is depressed H3 4 GRAY HOOD PIN SWITCH INPUT ZONE 6 This wire MUST be connected to a hoodpin switch This input will disable or shut down the remote start when the hood is opened It will also trigger the security system if the hood is opened while the system ...

Page 29: ...tor CATEGORY Tune mode indicator Warning Never use this wire to drive anything but a relay or a low current input supplied out put is only 200mA Connecting directly to a solenoid motor or other high current device will cause the module to fail H4 2 BROWN 200mA HORN OUTPUT This wire is a low current output 200mA and can be hooked to the horn honk wire in the vehicle It can be programmed to sound on...

Page 30: ...icle because it may move slightly Make sure the hood is closed and there are no remote start shut downs 2 active Set the emergency brake 3 Turn the key to the run position this will release the shifter 4 Place the car in drive D 5 Place your foot directly over the brake pedal but do not depress it Be 6 ready to step on the brake if the starter engages Activate the remote start system 7 If the star...

Page 31: ...mer interface 4 pin red plug The 4 pin red port is for interfacing with an Xpresskit module through D2D or you can use it for programming with the Bitwriter If the Xpresskit module is unplugged so the port can be used for Bitwriter programming you must power down the remote start system by unplugging the 12 pin harness before recon necting the the Xpresskit module Once the Xpresskit module has bee...

Page 32: ...cted Electronics dual stage sensor connect to the green wire as shown below AVISTART 5103 Blue and Green wires from Directed dual stage sensor Green Mux Input H BLUE MULTIPLEX INPUT ZONE 2 Inputs shorter than 0 8 seconds will trigger the Warn Away response while inputs longer than 0 8 seconds will trigger full alarm sequence and will also report Zone Two H RED 12V CONSTANT Do not use for anything ...

Page 33: ...h go into the remote programming grid and choose option 4 Virtual Tach cannot be reset with the Bitwriter Virtual Tach handles disengaging the starter motor during remote starting it does not address over rev If the customer wants to have the over rev protection capability the tach wire must be connected This may involve more installation shop charges than initially quoted Important If the Virtual...

Page 34: ...ved Tach learning To learn the tach signal 1 Start the vehicle with the key 2 Within 5 seconds press and hold the Valet Program switch 3 After 3 seconds the LED will light constant when the tach signal is learned 4 Release the Valet Program switch ...

Page 35: ... circuit so that it will work with these type vehicles Light flash polarity This jumper is used to determine the light flash output In the position the onboard relay is enabled and the unit outputs 12V on the white H1 11 wire In the position the onboard relay is disabled and the white H1 11 supplies a 200mA output suitable for driving factory parking light relays Note For parking light circuits th...

Page 36: ...t require the IC upgrade refer to Tech Tip 1112 for more information Use the following learn routine to add transmitters to the system The Valet Program switch plugged into the blue port is used for programming There is a basic sequence to remember whenever programming this unit Door Key Choose Transmit and Release Open a door The GREEN wire h1 8 or the 1 VIOLET H1 6 must be connected Insert the k...

Page 37: ... the system or reset the Virtual Tach setting 4 Virtual Tach Reset Deletes all previously learned values for Virtual Tach and on the next remote start sequence the unit begins virtual tach initialization Note The Zap feature on the Bitwriter does not reset the Virtual tach setting 4 Transmit While holding the Valet Program switch press the button on the remote control The siren chirps to confirm t...

Page 38: ...and release it to advance to Step 3 Then press it once more and hold it The siren chirps three times and the LED flashes three times to confirm it is ready to receive the code from the transmitter Learn Routine is exited if Door is closed The ignition is turned off The program switch is pressed too many times More than 15 seconds elapses between steps ...

Page 39: ...er Receiver Learn Routine For more informa tion about the remote control functions see the Owners Guide Standard configuration operates Arm Lock Panic ON Panic OFF operates Disarm Unlock Panic OFF operates Remote Start operates AUX Trunk Release and operates Timer Mode and operates Short Run Turbo timer and operates AUX 2 and operates AUX 3 and and operates Rear Defogger and operates AUX 4 ...

Page 40: ...urity level is selected The different levels of security are selected as follows Pressing one time The siren chirps once The system is armed Pressing a second time within five seconds The siren chirps twice followed by a long chirp Zone Two is now bypassed Pressing a third time within five seconds The siren chirps three times fol lowed by a long chirp Zone Four is now bypassed Pressing a fourth ti...

Page 41: ...gs are recalled Owner Recognition is only possible when programming the unit via the Bitwriter If programming with the Bitwriter the learn routine can be locked or unlocked If the learn routine has been locked using the Bitwriter it must be unlocked with Bitwriter this cannot be done manually with the Valet switch Open a door The GREEN wire H1 8 or the 1 VIOLET H1 6 must be connected Ignition Turn...

Page 42: ...hirps two or more times for features with more than 2 settings Release the Valet program switch 6 You can advance between features by pressing and releasing the Valet Pro gram switch the number of times it takes to move from the feature you just pro grammed to the feature you want For example If you just programmed Feature 1 2 in Menu One and you then want to program Feature 1 3 to Off press and r...

Page 43: ...chirps on Arm disarm chirps Off 3 Ignition lock On Ignition lock Off 4 Ignition unlock On Ignition unlock Off 5 Active locking only Passive locking 6 Panic with ignition On No panic with ignition On 7 0 8 second door lock pulses 1 3 5 2 0 4 3 seconds 8 Forced passive arming on Forced passive arming off 9 Automatic engine disable on Automatic engine disable off 10 Armed When Driving AWD on AWD Off ...

Page 44: ...tput 1 pulse Unlock output 2 pulses 8 Lock output 1 pulse Lock output 2 pulses 9 Factory disarm with trunk release On Factory disarm with trunk release Off 10 FAD function with Unlock 1 Before Unlock 2 Remote Start only 3 11 FAD 1 pulse 2 pulses 12 AUX 2 validity 1 Latched 2 Latch reset with ignition 3 30 secs timed 4 60 secs 5 90 secs 6 13 AUX 2 Linking None 1 Arm 2 Disarm 3 Remote Start 4 14 AUX...

Page 45: ...anking time 0 6 sec 0 8 1 0 1 2 1 4 1 6 1 8 2 0 4 0 second 5 Activation pulse 1 2 6 2nd Ignition Acc output Ignition Accessory 7 Acc state during wait to start Off On 8 2nd status output Normal Rear defogger latch 10 min rear defogger pulse 9 Anti grind On Off 10 Diesel timer Wait to Start input Timed 15 30 45 seconds 11 Timer mode run time 12 min 3 6 9 min 12 Timer mode Timed starts Temp starts 1...

Page 46: ... the system arms but the siren does not chirp 1 2 Chirps On Off This feature controls the chirps that confirm the arming and disarming of the system 1 3 Ignition Lock On Off When turned On the doors lock 3 seconds after the ignition is turned On 1 4 Ignition unlock On Off When ON this feature unlocks the doors when the ignition is turned Off 1 5 Active Passive Locking If passive arming is selected...

Page 47: ... ON OFF To use this feature passive arming must be selected in Feature 1 1 When turned on forced passive arming will ensure that the system will passively arm even if a zone is left open or invalid Forced passive arming occurs one hour after the ignition is turned off 1 9 AUTOMATIC ENGINE DISABLE AED ON OFF AED is a full time pas sive starter disable that works independently of the security system...

Page 48: ...en arming disarming WarnAway and full trigger with timing options 1 14 COMFORT CLOSURE ON 1 OFF 2 Comfort Closure 2 3 The sys tem can be programmed to close the windows when the system is locked If programmed On the lock output provides a 20 second pulse when the system is locked The output is cancelled if the unlock button is pressed In the Off setting the alarm does not perform this function 2 C...

Page 49: ...ff the system will respond to repeated triggers on the sensor inputs and will do so indefinitely Some states have laws regulating how many times a security system can trigger before it is considered a nuisance and the vehicle is towed away 2 3 PROGRESSIVE DOOR TRIGGER ON OFF The system responds to a door trigger input with a progressive response When the door is opened with the system armed the si...

Page 50: ...he same time the GREEN door lock harness wire will supply two positive pulses instead of a single pulse This makes it possible to directly interface with double pulse vehicles without any extra parts for unlock and lock outputs see below 2 8 LOCK OUTPUT 1 2 PULSES This will program the lock output to one or two pulses When the double pulse lock feature is turned on the BLUE door lock harness wire ...

Page 51: ... the AUX 1 button is pressed and turns off the next time the same combination of buttons are pressed Additionally the output stops and resets whenever the ignition is turned On and then Off 30 second timed Output sends a continuous signal for 30 seconds Note All AUXiliary channel timed outputs can be programmed using the Bitwriter 1 90 seconds 2 13 AUX 2 LINKING NONE 1 ARM 2 DISARM 3 REMOTE START ...

Page 52: ...he programmed time and then attempts to sense that the engine is running by detecting an increase in voltage If programmed Off 3 the vehicle cranks for the programmed crank time The tach setting or voltage setting is not checked to verify that the car is running In the OFF setting if the vehicle fails to start the ignition stays on for the run dura tion Using tach or either of the voltage settings...

Page 53: ...TATE DURING WAIT TO START OFF ON This feature will allow the selection of the accessory output to be ON or OFF during wait to start time period 3 8 2nd STATUS OUTPUT NORMAL REAR DEFOGGER LATCHED 10 MIN PULSE This feature will allow selection of status output or a rear defogger mode that turns on ten seconds after the vehicle has started if the vehicle interior tem perature is below 55 degrees F Th...

Page 54: ...d by the brake hood or neutral safety shut down wires or when the ignition is turned on The temperature start mode will not start the vehicle unless the interior temperature of the vehicle is less than 0 degrees F The temperature start mode will exit after 18 hours 3 13 SHORT RUN TURBO 1 3 5 10 MINUTES When the and buttons are pressed simultaneously the vehicle engine runs for a pre programmed run...

Page 55: ... deciding which input to use when connecting optional sensors and switches Zone No Trigger Type Input Description 1 Trunk Input BLUE H1 7 2 Multiplexed Shock Sensor Input Mux BLUE sensor port wire 3 Door Trigger GREEN H1 8 and VIOLET H1 6 4 Multiplexed Optional Sensor Input Mux GREEN sensor port wire 5 Ignition Yellow ribbon harness wire 6 Hood Trigger GRAY on the 6 pin shutdown har ness ...

Page 56: ...trigger To access long term event history 1 With the ignition off press and hold the Valet Program switch 2 Turn on the ignition 3 Release the Valet Program switch 4 Press and release the Valet Program switch within 5 sec onds The LED will flash in groups indicating the last two zones that triggered the unit The LED will flash for one minute or until the ignition is turned off NOTE The Warning Zon...

Page 57: ...ch Release the Valet Program switch 3 Press and release the Valet Program switch The LED flashes to report 4 the last shutdown for one minute or until the ignition is turned on as shown in the following table LED Flashes Shutdown Mode 1 Timed out 2 Over rev shutdown 3 Low or no RPM 4 Transmitter shutdown or optional push button 5 Brake shutdown H3 3 BROWN 6 Hoodpin H3 4 GRAY 7 Neutral safety shutd...

Page 58: ...FETY shutdown circuit 3 Important Make sure there is adequate clearance to the front and rear of the vehicle before attempting this test Make sure the hood is closed and no other shutdown circuits are active 4 Set the emergency brake 5 Turn the ignition key to run position but do not start the engine 6 Put the vehicle in Drive D 7 Put your foot over the brake pedal but do not press down on it Be r...

Page 59: ...door does not Have you correctly identified the type of door switch system This happens often when the wrong door input has been used See Primary Harness Wire Connec tion Guide section of this guide System does not passively arm until it is remotely armed and then dis armed Are the door inputs connected Is the H1 6 blue wire connected to the door trigger wire in the vehicle Either the H1 5 green o...

Page 60: ...ess Check diagnostics The diagnostics will tell you which shutdown is active 3 or not connected The remote start will activate but the starter never engages Check for voltage on the purple starter wire two seconds after the remote 1 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 2 If the gray black wait to start...

Page 61: ...regardless of how long it takes for the vehicle to actually start Adjust to a lower cranking time Was the Tach Learn successful The LED must light solid and bright to 2 indicate a successful learn Make sure that there is a tach signal at the purple white tach input wire 3 of the remote start If there is not a tach signal recheck the connection to the vehicle s tach wire and make sure the wire is n...

Page 62: ...reserved Wiring quick reference guide Bitwriter D2D port 200mA anti grind ground when armed output 200mA programmable ignition accessory trigger Aux 4 output Aux 2 output BLUE instant trigger Aux 3 output trunk release output BLUE unlock lock ...

Page 63: ...Relay satellite wiring quick reference guide BLUE 200mA status output ...

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