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Rev.: 20160810
Platform: DBALL/DBALL2
Firmware: FORD3 Range Extender Ready (RXT) Installation
Flashes
Press 5 times on the programming button.
The LED flashes orange.
&
Press x5
Module Programming
Page 6
2
Make sure the key is inside the vehicle.
Key Inside
the Vehicle
4
&
Press x2
ENGINE
START
STOP
Do NOT
press the
brake pedal
Press the Push-to-Start (PTS) button twice to turn the ignition ON.
Important:
Do NOT depress the brake pedal.
3
Go to the next page to complete the module programming.
Refer to the LED Diagnostics section on page 9 for more information and for troubleshooting purposes.
Important
Make all the required connections to the vehicle, as described in the wiring diagram(s) found in this guide, and double check to
ensure everything is correct prior to moving onto the next step.
Note:
Before connecting either the XL202 or SmartStart module to DBALL, it is important to ensure that the proper feature and
function programming is selected using XpressVIP (version 4.5 or higher). Visit www.directechs.com to download the latest
version of the application.
Warning!
To take advantage of advanced features, you must use XpressVIP 4.5 or higher. Using version 2.9 or 3.1 will limit
available functions and features.
1. Connect the interface module to your computer using the
XKLoader
.
2. Open an Internet Explorer browser (version 6 or higher), and go to www.directechs.com. The detail of the platform and firmware
that is currently saved on the interface module will be indicated in the top right corner of the page.
3. Select the
year
,
make
and
model
of the vehicle; the page will refresh to display the compatible firmware.
4. In the search result page, select
Config for RXT
, and follow the instructions provided on the screen.
5. Once you have configured your options, click on the
FLASH
button to upload the firmware onto the interface module.
6. The following message will be displayed when the upload is completed:
“The flashing is successfully completed. You may now unplug the kit.”
You can now proceed with the programming instructions below.
1
10-pin
D2D
st
1
12-pin
14-pin
nd
2
rd
3
&
Solid
Connect the 10-pin, 12-pin and 14-pin harnesses to
DBALL, then wait until the LED turns ON solid red.
10-pin
D2D
XL202
10-pin
D2D
SmartStart
OR
The DBALL module
must
be disconnected from any power source before SmartStart can
be connected to it. Failing to do so could damage DBALL.
a.
To ensure that the D2D communication between SmartStart and DBALL works properly, the
Gray wire must be connected to a ground source (
Rev B
SmartStart), and the Brown or Blue
loop must be cut (
Rev A
SmartStart).
b.
Do
NOT
connect the 2-pin harness (on SmartStart). Power and ground will be provided by
the DBALL D2D connector.
Connect SmartStart to DBALL using the D2D port.
SmartStart Installation
Connect XL202 to DBALL using the D2D port.
XL202 Installation
