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remote start ribbon harness wiring diagram

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heavy gauge relay satellite wiring diagram

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remote start harness (H2) wiring diagram

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BLACK/WHITE

(-) NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH INPUT

VIOLET/WHITE

TACHOMETER INPUT WIRE

BROWN

(+) BRAKE SWITCH SHUTDOWN WIRE

GRAY

(-) HOOD PINSWITCH SHUTDOWN WIRE

BLUE/BLACK

(-) 200 mA OPTIONAL THIRD IGNITION OUTPUT

BLUE

(-) 200 mA STATUS/FACTORY SECURITY-ARM OUTPUT

H2/1

H2/2

H2/3

H2/4

H2/5

H2/6

PINK/WHITE

(+) OUTPUT TO SECOND IGNITION CIRCUIT

PURPLE

(+) OUTPUT TO STARTER CIRCUIT

ORANGE

(+) OUTPUT TO ACCESSORY CIRCUIT

PINK

(+) OUTPUT TO IGNITION CIRCUIT

RED

(+) HIGH CURRENT 12V INPUT

RED

(+) HIGH CURRENT 12V INPUT

PURPLE

(-) 200 mA STARTER RELAY TURN-ON

ORANGE

(-) 200 mA ACCESSORY RELAY TURN-ON

PINK

(-) 200 mA IGNITION RELAY TURN-ON

YELLOW

(+) IGNITION INPUT TO REMOTE START

RED

(+) CONSTANT POWER

Summary of Contents for AviStart 3100

Page 1: ... 2000 Directed Electronics Inc Vista CA N3100 8 00 AviStart 3100 Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...arness H2 Wire Connection Guide 15 Neutral Safety Switch Interface 16 GM Trucks SUVs and Column Shifting Passenger Cars 18 Pre 1996 Dodge Dakota Pickups with 2 5 Liter Motors 18 Bypassing GM Vehicle Anti Theft Systems VATS 19 1995 and Newer Vehicle Anti Theft Systems Immobilizers 20 Passlock I and Passlock II PL 1 and PL 2 20 Passkey III PK 3 Transponder Based Systems 20 Optional Anti Grind Relay ...

Page 3: ... 2000 Directed Electronics Inc Vista CA 3 wiring quick reference guide ...

Page 4: ...nded mode of operation may result in property damage personal injury or death Except when performing the Safety Check outlined in this installation 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 period ically checked wherein the v...

Page 5: ...gic probes computer safe test lights Test all circuits with a high quality digital multi meter before making con nections Do not disconnect the battery if the vehicle has an anti theft coded radio If equipped with an air bag avoid disconnecting the battery if possible Many airbag systems will display a diagnostic code through their warning lights after they lose power Disconnecting the battery req...

Page 6: ...e starter wire provides 12V directly to the starter or to a relay controlling starter In some vehicles it is necessary to power a cold start circuit A cold start circuit will test exactly like a starter circuit but it does not 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 mu...

Page 7: ...e to or all the way to zero go back to Step 3 If it stays steady at 12V you have found an ignition wire An accessory wire will show 12V when the key is in the accessory and run positions It will not show 12V during the cranking cycle There will often be more than one accessory wire in the ignition harness The correct accessory wire will power the vehicle s climate control system Some vehicles may ...

Page 8: ...ectly See H1 5 WHITE wire of Primary Harness H1 Wire Connection Guide section 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 necessa...

Page 9: ...b with the probe of the meter 4 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position 5 If the meter indicates 12 volts until the light goes out you have isolated the correct wire and the wire s polar ity is negative ground while the bulb is on 6 If the meter reads zero volts until the light goes out and then reads 12 volts you have isolated the correct wire and the wire s polarity is positive primary harne...

Page 10: ...AKE SWITCH SHUTDOWN WIRE GRAY HOOD PINSWITCH SHUTDOWN WIRE BLUE BLACK 200 mA OPTIONAL THIRD IGNITION OUTPUT BLUE 200 mA STATUS FACTORY SECURITY ARM OUTPUT H2 1 H2 2 H2 3 H2 4 H2 5 H2 6 PINK WHITE OUTPUT TO SECOND IGNITION CIRCUIT PURPLE OUTPUT TO STARTER CIRCUIT ORANGE OUTPUT TO ACCESSORY CIRCUIT PINK OUTPUT TO IGNITION CIRCUIT RED HIGH CURRENT 12V INPUT RED HIGH CURRENT 12V INPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 PURP...

Page 11: ... an auxiliary channel output of a security or keyless entry system or to an optional momentary switch to activate the remote start system This wire sends a negative pulse every time the remote start is activated 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 This wire can also...

Page 12: ...put of the remote controlled security or keyless entry system This DEI system will prevent the host system from sensing that the ignition is on during remote start operation This wire provides a 200mA output to flash the parking lights during remote start operation This is suitable for driving light control wires in Toyota Lexus BMW some Mitsubishi some Mazda models etc If the vehicle has a positi...

Page 13: ...es You Need section for testing procedures Here are some common colors of this wire Chevrolet and GMC trucks Light Blue or Dark Blue Ford Trucks Black Pink Dodge Ram Trucks Orange Black or Black Orange NOTE A 1 amp diode must be installed in line on the factory wire between the wait to start indi cator and the ECM See the following diagram for details This wire provides a negative output to lock t...

Page 14: ...connected to a high current source Since the factory supplies 12V to the key switch that is used to operate the motor it is recommended that these wires be connected there NOTE If the factory supplies two separate 12V feeds to the ignition switch connect one RED wire of the satellite to each feed at the switch Connect this wire to the ignition wire in the vehicle See Finding the Wires You Need sec...

Page 15: ...e remote start when the hood is opened This wire MUST be connected to the vehicle s brake light wire 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 This input provides the module with information about the engine s revolutions per minute RPMs It can be connected to the negative side of the coil ...

Page 16: ...e Some vehicles combine the column shift mechanism and the mechanical neutral safety switch into one mechan ical part In these vehicles it is impossible to interface the remote start system before the neutral safety switch With this type of vehicle if the vehicle is left in a drive gear and the remote start system is activated the vehicle will move and may cause damage to persons or property Accor...

Page 17: ...out the key sense wire shutting down the unit prematurely You must also connect the H2 4 BROWN shut down input to the yellow wire on the relay satellite ribbon cable This prevents the remote start system from activating if the key is left in the run position You must use diodes to isolate the ignition circuit from the brake switch circuit as shown in the diagram below IMPORTANT Once the interface ...

Page 18: ...18 2000 Directed Electronics Inc Vista CA pre 1996 dodge dakota pickups with 2 5 liter motors general motors trucks SUVs and column shifting passenger cars ...

Page 19: ... a VATS pack of resistors One will match the resistor in the key The VATS wires will be two very light gauge wires coming out of the steering column The colors of the wires vary but they are often contained in orange tubing Determine the value of the resistor in the key Then follow the diagram below to bypass VATS during remote start operation If the BLUE status output has been programmed for fact...

Page 20: ...sible R codes In addition Passlock systems require seeing the correct R code at the correct time To bypass Passlock I and II p n 555L or p n 555T is required The Passkey III system can be found in the following vehicles 97 and newer Park Avenue 98 and newer Cadillac 99 and newer U vans Transport Montana and Silhouette 2000 and newer Grand Prix LeSabre Monte Carlo Lumina Bonneville 2001 and newer A...

Page 21: ...ehicle manufacturer Consult you dealer for the applications For most Ford PATS transponders as well as Lexus and Toyotas p n 555F can be used except for the following vehicles which will require p n 555U 97 and newer Mark VII and 2000 and newer Taurus Sable Contour Mystique and Focus optional anti grind relay This unit has anti grind relay that will prevent the starter from engaging if the ignitio...

Page 22: ...th directions you are operating the master switch in a Type C system If you lose all door lock operation of one or more doors but not all motors stop operating and other doors still work you have cut a wire leading directly to one or more motors You must instead find the actual wires leading to the switch Many domestically made GM vehicles use Type A locks while almost all domestically built Fords...

Page 23: ...ystems some other Fords also use Type B The switch will have three wires on it and one wire will test ground all the time One wire will pulse when the switch locks the doors and the other wire will pulse when the switch unlocks the doors This type of system is difficult to mistake for any other type type B pulses from the switch to the factory relays ...

Page 24: ...rection only you have located one of the target wires The switch that lost all operation is the master switch If one switch works both directions and the other switch works only one direction you have a Type A system If both switches still operate but one or more doors have stopped responding entirely you have cut a motor lead Reconnect it and continue to test for another wire Once both wires have...

Page 25: ... actuator inside the door Other vehicles may only require one actuator installed in the driver s door if all door locks are operated when the driver s lock is used This type of installation is required to operate factory lock systems in Volvo except 850 SAAB and most Mazda Isuzu and Subaru models The fuse used on 12 volt inputs should be 7 5A per motor installed in the vehicle IMPORTANT Do not con...

Page 26: ...quires a negative pulse to unlock and cutting the wire to lock the door In some vehicles these are reversed This system is found in late model Nissan Sentras some Nissan 240SX and Nissan 300ZX 1992 and later It is also found in some Mazda MPV and some Mitsubishi models One relay optional is used to interface to this type of system as follows type F one wire system type E mercedes benz and audi 198...

Page 27: ... be isolated from the factory door lock system For all testing use a calibrated digital multimeter that is set to ohms 1 Cut the output wire from the door lock switch key cylinder in half 2 Test with the meter from the switch side of the cut door lock switch key cylinder wire to a reliable constant 12V source Some good constant 12V references are the power input source to the door lock switch key ...

Page 28: ...lated from the factory door lock system For all testing use a calibrated digital multimeter that is set to ohms 1 Cut the output wire from the door lock switch key cylinder in half 2 Test with the meter from the switch side of the cut door lock switch key cylinder wire to a reliable ground source Some good ground references are the ground input source to the door lock switch key cylinder or the ba...

Page 29: ...ess than 12 volts in their igni tion systems The unit may have trouble learning the tach signal in these vehicles Changing the jumper to the ON setting changes the trigger threshold of the digital tach circuit so it will work properly with these vehicles The vehicles affected include many newer Dodge Chrysler Plymouth vehicles such as the Neon Cirrus Stratus Breeze and LH based vehicles digital ta...

Page 30: ...nts if desired The 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 1 Key Turn the ignition to the ON position 2 Choose Within 10 seconds press and release the Program switch the number of times cor responding to the desired channel listed below Once you have selected the ...

Page 31: ...o 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 Ro...

Page 32: ...ccess to the status output feature Feature 8 3 Transmit The transmitter is used to select the desired setting As shipped the unit is con figured to the LED ON settings These are called the default settings Pressing Channel One usually Button I will set it to the LED ON setting The LED will light solid stop flashing to indicate the setting Pressing Channel 2 usually Button II will change the settin...

Page 33: ...e 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 FEATURE DEFAULT LED ON SETTING LED OFF SETTING NUMBER PRESS CHANNEL 1 PRESS CHANNEL 2 1 Engine checking on Engine checking of...

Page 34: ...emote 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 AUXILIARY OUTPUT Factory alarm disarm special accessory output In the default setting this wire sends a negative pulse that may be used to disarm the vehicle s factory security system If programmed for ...

Page 35: ... 4 Release the Program switch 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 LED will stop flashing when the ignition is turned on LED SHUTDOWN FLASHES MODE One System timed out Two Over rev shutdown Three Low or no RPM Four Transmitter Shutdown or optional push button Five Shutdown Six Shutdo...

Page 36: ...e transmitter button s controlling Channel Two 3 Press and release the transmitter button s controlling remote start operation When entering Timer Mode the engine should shut down The parking lights if connected will flash four times and the engine will restart The system is in Timer Mode The engine may be allowed to run for its programmed run time or the transmitter can be used to shut down the e...

Page 37: ...not engage with the hood open 3 Test the NEUTRAL SAFETY shutdown circuit IMPORTANT Make sure there is adequate clearance to the front and rear of the vehicle before attempting this test a Make sure the hood is closed and no other shutdown circuits are active b Set the emergency brake c Turn the ignition key to the run position but do not start the engine d Put the vehicle in Drive D e Put your foo...

Page 38: ...ork 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 ener gized in order to operate the climate control system The remote start will not activate 1 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 wir...

Page 39: ...ese 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 2 Was the Tach Learn successful The LED must light solidly and brightly to indicate a successful learn 3 Make sure that there is a tach signal right at the purple white tach input wire of the remote start If not recheck the connectio...

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