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primary harness (H1), 12-pin connector

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secondary harness (H2), 3-pin connector

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VIOLET/BLACK

(-) PROGRAMMABLE CHANNEL 4 OUTPUT

LIGHT GREEN/BLACK (-) FACTORY DISARM/SPECIAL ACCESSORY OUTPUT

GRAY/BLACK

(-) WAIT-TO-START INPUT

H2/1

H2/2

H2/3

RED/WHITE

(-) 200 mA CHANNEL 2 VALIDITY OUTPUT

RED

(+) CONSTANT POWER INPUT

BROWN

(+) SIREN OUTPUT

YELLOW

(+) SWITCHED IGNITION OUTPUT

BLACK

(-) CHASSIS GROUND INPUT

VIOLET

(+) DOOR TRIGGER INPUT, ZONE 3

BLUE

(-) MULTIPLEXED INPUT, ZONE 4

GREEN

(-) DOOR TRIGGER INPUT, ZONE 3

BLACK/WHITE

(-) 200 mA DOMELIGHT SUPERVISION OUTPUT

WHITE/BLUE

(-) REMOTE START ACTIVATION INPUT

WHITE

(+)/(-) SELECTABLE LIGHT FLASH OUTPUT

ORANGE

(-) 500 mA ARMED OUTPUT

H1/1

H1/2

H1/3

H1/4

H1/5

H1/6

H1/7

H1/8

H1/9

H1/10

H1/11

H1/12

Summary of Contents for 553T

Page 1: ... 2000 Directed Electronics Inc Vista CA N553T 8 01 Rev M 1 1 Model 553T Installation Guide NEW Outboard HF Plus Receiver for Extended Range ...

Page 2: ... Valet Vehicle Recovery System VRS and Warn Away are all Trademarks or Registered Trademarks of Directed Electronics Inc New Software Compatibility for 103T Keypad This unit now has software that allows arming with entry delay when used in conjunction with the optional 103T Keypad Refer to the 103T Owner s Guide for details The Bitwriter p n 998T requires chip version 1 4 or newer to program this ...

Page 3: ...cle Anti Theft Systems VATS 28 1995 and Newer Vehicle Anti Theft Systems Immobilizers 29 Plug In LED and Valet Program Switch 30 Programmer Interface 3 Pin Black Connector 30 Shock Sensor Harness 4 Pin Connector 31 Tach Learning 32 Door Lock Harness H4 Wire Connection Guide 32 Type A Positive Triggered Relay Driven Systems 33 Type B Negative Triggered Relay Driven Systems 34 Type C Reversing Polar...

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: ... 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 requires this code to be erased which can require a trip to the dealer Check with the customer on status LED location Remove the domelight fuse This prevents acc...

Page 6: ...rnesses or in the same style loom as the factory When possible place the siren on the same side of the vehicle as the control module where its wires will reach the control module s wires without extending them Always run the wires through the center of a grommet never through bare metal Point the siren down so water does not collect in it Some things to remember about where to mount the control mo...

Page 7: ...he wires do not need to be extended Keep it away from the heater core or any other heat sources and any obvious leaks How the Stinger is mounted is the most important factor in its performance We recommend two methods Using double sided tape or hook and loop fastener to mount to a trim panel or an air duct or Wire tying to a wire harness If mounting the sensor where it cannot be easily reached for...

Page 8: ...reach the Valet Program switch This feature was introduced so that switch location was less critical in day to day use As long as the Valet Program switch can be reached to disarm without a transmitter easy access is not important 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 t...

Page 9: ...witch harness finding the wires you need Now that you have decided where each component will be located you re going to find the wires in the car that the security system will be connected to IMPORTANT Do not use a 12V test light or logic probe computer safe test light to find these wires Use a digital multimeter for all testing We recommend two possible sources for 12V constant the terminal of th...

Page 10: ...ound an ignition wire The starter wire provides 12V directly to the starter or to a relay controlling the 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 t...

Page 11: ...re with your multimeter 1 Set to ACV or AC voltage 12V or 20V is fine 2 Attach the probe of the meter to chassis ground 3 Start and run the vehicle 4 Probe the wire you suspect of being the tachometer wire with the red probe of the meter 5 If this is the correct wire the meter will read between 1V and 6V In diesel vehicles it is necessary to interface with the wire that turns on the WAIT TO START ...

Page 12: ... suspect of being the parking light wire Usually the area near the headlight parking light switch is an excellent area to start as is the kick panel 4 Turn on the parking lights If your meter shows 12V turn off the parking lights and make sure it goes back to zero 5 If it does return to zero turn the parking lights back on and using the dash light dimmer control turn the brightness of the dash lig...

Page 13: ... wiring connections Before making your connections plan how your wires will be routed through the vehicle For instance the red 12V constant input and the orange ground when armed output for the optional starter kill relay will often be routed together to the ignition switch harness In order to keep the wiring neat and make it harder to find you may wish to wrap these wires together in electrical t...

Page 14: ...ORY OUTPUT GRAY BLACK WAIT TO START INPUT H2 1 H2 2 H2 3 RED WHITE 200 mA CHANNEL 2 VALIDITY OUTPUT RED CONSTANT POWER INPUT BROWN SIREN OUTPUT YELLOW SWITCHED IGNITION OUTPUT BLACK CHASSIS GROUND INPUT VIOLET DOOR TRIGGER INPUT ZONE 3 BLUE MULTIPLEXED INPUT ZONE 4 GREEN DOOR TRIGGER INPUT ZONE 3 BLACK WHITE 200 mA DOMELIGHT SUPERVISION OUTPUT WHITE BLUE REMOTE START ACTIVATION INPUT WHITE SELECTA...

Page 15: ...UT WIRE BROWN BRAKE SHUTDOWN WIRE GRAY HOOD PINSWITCH INPUT ZONE 1 BLUE BLACK 200 mA OPTIONAL THIRD IGNITION OUTPUT BLUE 200 mA STATUS FACTORY RE ARM OUTPUT H3 1 H3 2 H3 3 H3 4 H3 5 H3 6 PINK WHITE OUTPUT TO SECOND IGNITION CIRCUIT PURPLE OUTPUT TO STARTER CIRCUIT ORANGE OUTPUT TO ACCESSORY CIRCUIT PINK OUTPUT TO PRIMARY IGNITION CIRCUIT RED HIGH CURRENT 12V INPUT RED HIGH CURRENT 12V INPUT 1 2 3 ...

Page 16: ...ite position see Internal Programming Jumper section of this guide this wire supplies a 200 mA output This is suitable for driving light control wires in Toyota Lexus BMW some Mitsubishi some Mazda and other model cars Positive Light Flash Output 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 Interna...

Page 17: ...T This output is only intended to drive a relay It cannot be connected directly to the domelight circuit as the output cannot support the current draw of one or more light bulbs 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 domelight circuit there is usually a wire that is unaffect...

Page 18: ...2V when any door is opened and ground when the door is closed This wire will report Zone 3 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 Connect this wire to the 86 terminal of an optional st...

Page 19: ...fuse in the harness for this purpose This fuse protects the module itself 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 but a relay or a low current inp...

Page 20: ...in the vehicle If the vehicle uses a positive wire 12V to turn on the bulb a relay must be used to change the polarity See Finding the Wires You Need section of this guide 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 betw...

Page 21: ... Channel 4 button s is pressed and turns off the next time the same button is pressed This type of output additionally stops and resets whenever the ignition is turned on and then off 30 second timed Output that will send a continuous signal for 30 seconds Second unlock output This output can also be programmed to provide a second unlock pulse whenever the disarm button is pressed within 15 second...

Page 22: ...d 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 Connect this wire to the accessory wire in...

Page 23: ...H3 1 BLUE wire can also be used to rearm a factory anti theft system when the remote start shuts down See the Feature Descriptions section of this guide To bypass an optional sensor This output provides a 200mA output as soon as the remote starter is activated It can be used to power a relay to energize a positive third ignition as shown below This output is capable of driving two relays if necess...

Page 24: ...gnal See the Internal Programming Jumpers section of this guide Connect this wire to the provided 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 ...

Page 25: ...itch built into the column shifter can usually be identified by a purple starter wire Typically vehicles that use an outboard mechanical switch use a yellow wire from the ignition switch to the mechanical switch and a purple wire from the mechanical switch to the starter itself Remember this is only a rule of thumb and is not intended as a substitute for proper testing We suggest the following pro...

Page 26: ...e remote start system will shut down If this interface is used it is important to inform the cus tomer to close the driver s door before inserting the key into the ignition when the remote start is active This will allow the customer to turn the key on and shut the remote start down by pressing the brake without the key sense wire shutting down the unit prematurely In addition you must connect a t...

Page 27: ... 2000 Directed Electronics Inc Vista CA 27 Pre 1996 Dodge Dakota pickups with 2 5 liter motors ...

Page 28: ... 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 either both will be white wires or one wire will be purple white and the other white black Determine the value of the resistor in the key Then follow the diagram below to bypass VATS during remote start op...

Page 29: ... possible 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 new...

Page 30: ...socket while the Valet Program Switch should be plugged into the larger blue two pin connector The Status LED fits into a 9 32 inch hole Status LED Valet Program Switch programmer interface 3 pin black plug The black 3 pin port is provided for personal computer programming of the unit The unit can also be pro grammed using the Bitwriter p n 998T When using the optional PC Interface module or hand ...

Page 31: ...een wire as shown below The diagram below eliminates the need for diodes to isolate the sensors Diagram for adding optional DEI dual stage sensor to green wire 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 Do not use these for anything besides the plug in shock sensor RE...

Page 32: ...pes without any additional parts With certain vehicles or if an actuator is to be installed either a 451M Door Lock Relay Satellite or two relays will be required IMPORTANT If you mistake a Type C direct wired system for a Type A positive pulse system the module will be damaged This system can control two common power door lock types without any additional parts With certain vehicles or if an actu...

Page 33: ...s you are operating the master switch in a Type C system If you lose all door lock operation of one or more 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 However many more GM vehicles are Type C than in pre vious ...

Page 34: ...res that show voltage on lock and unlock Cut one of the suspect wires and check operation of the locks from both switches If one switch loses operation in both directions and the other switch operates in one direction 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 directio...

Page 35: ...unting the door lock 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 12V inputs should be 7 5A per motor installed in the vehicle IMPO...

Page 36: ...locked and ground when doors are locked To interface see diagram below The system must be programmed for 3 5 second door lock pulses See Operation Settings Learn Routine section of this guide This system usually requires a negative pulse to unlock and cutting the wire to lock the door In some vehicles these are reversed It is found in late model Nissan Sentras some Nissan 240SX and Nissan 300ZX 19...

Page 37: ... 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 38: ...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 39: ...odge Chrysler Plymouths such as the Neon Cirrus Stratus Breeze and LH based cars This jumper is used to determine the light flash output 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 200 mA output suitable for driving factory parking light relays K NOTE For parking l...

Page 40: ...door The GREEN wire H1 5 or the VIOLET H1 7 must be connected 2 Key Turn the ignition on The heavy gauge PINK wire of the relay satellite must be con nected 3 Select the receiver channel Press and release the Valet Program switch the number of times necessary to access the desired channel Once you have selected a channel press and HOLD the Valet Program switch once more The siren will chirp and th...

Page 41: ...n transmitters from the system s memory It can also be used to start from scratch if the transmitter buttons were programmed incorrectly 4 Press the transmitter button While HOLDING the Valet Program switch press the button from the transmitter that you wish to assign to that channel The unit will chirp indicating successful programming It is not possible to teach a transmitter button to the syste...

Page 42: ...configuration the transmitter buttons are assigned to the following functions operates Arm only operates Disarm only operates Channel 2 operates Panic and operate Remote Start and operate Channel 4 The standard configuration also allows the user to utilize Multi Level Security Arming described in the follow ing section a feature that cannot be accessed from a single button arm disarm configuration...

Page 43: ...urity feature Each time the arm button is pressed again a different security 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 f...

Page 44: ...ne 1 Open a door The GREEN wire H1 5 or the VIOLET H1 7 must be connected 2 Ignition Turn the ignition on then back off The heavy gauge PINK wire of the relay satellite must be connected 3 Select a Menu Press and HOLD the Valet Program switch The Valet Program switch must be plugged into the blue port After three seconds the siren will chirp once indicat ing entry to the Basic Features Menu If thi...

Page 45: ...he Valet Program switch four times and then press it once more and HOLD it The siren would chirp seven times to confirm access to the seventh feature To select another menu 1 Press and hold the Valet Program switch 2 After three seconds the unit will advance to the next menu and the siren will chirp indicating which menu has been accessed For example if you just programmed some features in the fir...

Page 46: ...n Ignition controlled domelight OFF 2 8 Single unlock pulse Double unlock pulse 2 9 Factory disarm with Channel Two on Factory disarm with Channel Two OFF 2 10 Channel Four validity Channel Four latched latched reset with ignition 30 second timed second unlock output menu 2 advanced features FEATURE NUMBER ONE CHIRP SETTING DEFAULT TWO CHIRP SETTING 1 1 Active arming Passive arming 1 2 Arm disarm ...

Page 47: ...S ON OFF This feature controls the chirps that confirm the arming and disarming of the system 1 3 IGNITION CONTROLLED DOOR LOCKS 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 The TechSoft Programmer or the 998T Bitwriter will display separate steps for ignition lock and ignition unlock They can be programmed on or...

Page 48: ...RMING 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 8 AUTOMATIC ENGINE DISABLE AED ON OFF AED is a full time passive starter disable that works inde pendently of the security s...

Page 49: ...tion trigger at any time If NPC is turned off 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 consid ered a nuisance and the vehicle is towed away 2 4 PROGRESSIVE DOOR TRIGGER ON OFF The system responds to a door trigger input with a progressive response When the...

Page 50: ...mote start will monitor either the vehicle s tach wire or voltage depending on the programming of feature 3 2 If programmed OFF the vehicle will crank for the programmed crank time feature 3 5 and will not verify with tach or voltage that the car 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 re...

Page 51: ...FACTORY SECURITY RE ARM OUTPUT The blue H3 1 wire will supply a 200mA output for the entire remote start run time If programmed for factory re arm output this wire will supply a momentary 200mA pulse whenever the remote start times out or is shut down with the transmitter This can be used to re arm many factory security systems 3 9 AUTOMATIC ANTI GRIND ON OFF With the anti grind ON default the gro...

Page 52: ...and then shut down After three hours the system will restart the engine 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 enter or exit timer mode with the transmitter The same procedure may be used to enter or exit Timer Mode using the remote transmitter 1 Remote start the vehicle 2 Press and release the tran...

Page 53: ...The Warn Away response does not report on the LED shutdown diagnostics 1 With the ignition OFF press and HOLD the Valet Program button 2 Turn the ignition ON and then back OFF while HOLDING the Valet Program button 3 Release the Valet Program button 4 Press and release the Valet Program button The LED will report the last shutdown for one minute or until the ignition is turned on to perform shutdo...

Page 54: ...ignition 3 Release the Valet Program switch 4 Press and release the Valet Program switch within 5 seconds The LED will flash in groups indicating the last two zones that triggered the unit for one minute or until the ignition is turned off NOTE The Warn Away triggers are not stored to memory and will not be reported LED FLASHES SHUTDOWN MODE One Timed out Two Over rev shutdown Three Low or no RPM ...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...the H1 6 blue wire connected to the door trigger wire in the vehicle Either the H1 5 green or the H1 7 violet should be used instead See wiring diagrams Door input does not respond with the progressive trigger but with immediate full alarm Does the Status LED indicate that the trigger was caused by the shock sensor See Diagnostics section of this guide The shock sensor if set to extreme sensitivit...

Page 57: ...the vehicle have an immobilizer The vehicle s immobilizer will cut the fuel and or spark during unau thorized starting attempts 2 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 3 Check diagnostics Sometimes a shutdown will become active durin...

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