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Page 1: Installation Guide
® Model 552 Installation Guide ® © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA N552A 12-99 Downloaded from: http://www.guardianalarms.net... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Safety Check ..... . . 40 Troubleshooting ..... 41 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA... -
Page 3: What Is Included
Valet®/ Program plug 2-pin micro plug © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA The control module (see diagram) Two 476A remote transmitters The plug-in status LED The Plug-in Valet®/Program switch A hood pinswitch A relay satellite A toggle override switch... -
Page 4: Warning! Safety First
CONDITIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY. IMMEDIATELY CEASE THE USE OF THE UNIT AND REPAIR OR DISCONNECT THE INSTALLED REMOTE START MODULE. DEI WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE OR PAY FOR INSTALLATION OR REINSTALLATION COSTS. © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA... -
Page 5: Installation Points To Remember
The higher the control module is in the vehicle, the better the transmitter range will be. Some good control module locations: Above the glove box, inside the center console, above the under-dash fuse box, or above the radio. © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA... -
Page 6: Valet/Program Switch
It is easiest to use a small removable panel, such as a switch blank or a dash bezel. Remove it before drilling your -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. -inch hole. © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA... -
Page 7: Starter Kill Relay
IMPORTANT! Do not remove the fuse holder on the red wire. It ensures that the control module has its own fuse, of the proper value, regardless of how many accessories are added to the main power feed. © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA... -
Page 8: Switched Ignition Wire
5. Cut the wire you suspect of being the starter wire. 6. Attempt to start the car. If the starter engages, reconnect it and go back to Step 3. If the starter does not turn over, you have the right wire. © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA... -
Page 9: (+/-) Parking Light Wire
If it stays relatively close to (+)12V, you have found your parking light wire. NOTE: Vehicles that use a (-) signal from the switch to the factory relay may be interfaced directly. (See H1/5 WHITE wire of Primary Harness (H1) Wire Connection Guide section.) © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA... -
Page 10: Accessory Wire
(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. © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA... -
Page 11: Wiring The Control Unit
______ YELLOW ______ PINK ______ ORANGE ______ PURPLE © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA (-) 500 A ARMED OUTPUT (+)/(-) SELECTABLE LIGHT FLASH OUTPUT (-) ACTIVATION INPUT (-)200 A DOMELIGHT SUPERVISION OUTPUT (-) CHASSIS GROUND INPUT (-) HORN H0NK OUTPUT... -
Page 12: Heavy Gauge Relay Satellite Wiring Diagram
(-) FACTORY DISARM/SPECIAL ACCESSORY (-) 200 A STATUS/FACTORY SECURITY REARM OUTPUT (-) 200 A OPTIONAL THIRD IGNITION OUTPUT (-) HOOD PINSWITCH SHUTDOWN WIRE (+) BRAKE SWITCH SHUTDOWN WIRE TACHOMETER INPUT WIRE (-) NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH INPUT © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA... -
Page 13: Wire Connection Guides
(see Internal Programming Jumpers section), this wire sup- plies a (-)200 mA output. This is available for driving (-) light control wires in Toyota, Lexus, BMW, some Mitsubishi, some Mazda, and various other models. © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA... - Page 14 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 to the same point in the vehicle. © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...
- Page 15 IMPORTANT! Never use this wire to drive anything except a relay or low-current input! The transis- torized output can only supply 200 mA of current. Connecting directly to a solenoid, motor, or other high-current device will cause it to fail. 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA ©...
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Page 16: Relay Satellite Key Switch Interface
Connect this wire to the starter wire in the vehicle. (See Finding the Wires You Need section of this guide.) PINK/WHITE (+) output to second ignition circuit Connect this wire to the second ignition wire in the vehicle. (See Finding the Wires You Need section of this guide.) © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA... -
Page 17: Harness 2 (H2), 2-Pin Auxiliary Plug
(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 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA... -
Page 18: Remote Start Harness (H3)
This output provides a 200mA as soon as the remote starter is activated. It can be used to power a relay to ener- gize a positive (+) third ignition as shown below. This output is capable of driving two relays if necessary. Relay for Positive (+) Disarm Wire © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA... - Page 19 IMPORTANT! Always perform the Vehicle Safety Check section of this guide to verify that the vehicle cannot be started in ANY drive gear and that the override switch is functioning properly. © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA Figure B...
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Page 20: Neutral Safety Switch Interface
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 following diagram. © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA... -
Page 21: General Motors Trucks, Suvs, And Column Shifting Passenger Cars
GM "L/M" Series: Astro, Safari GM "C/K" Series: Full-size pickup, Sierra, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon GM "S/T" Series: Blazer, Bravada, Jimmy, pickup, Sonoma GM "G" Series: Express, Savanah general motors trucks, SUVs, and column shifting passenger cars © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA... -
Page 22: Pre-1996 Dodge Dakota Pickups With 2.5 Liter Motors
2.5 liter motors © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA... -
Page 23: Plug-In Led And Valet/Program Switch
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! © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA -inch hole. Valet®/Program Switch... -
Page 24: Type A
Fords are Type C. Ford builds almost no Type A systems. Chrysler builds both Type A and Type C, so care must be taken in determining the type of door locking system. IMPORTANT! Remember that the functions of these wires are reversed between Type A and Type B! © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA... -
Page 25: Type B
(-) when the switch unlocks the doors. This type of system is difficult to mistake for any other type. IMPORTANT! Remember that the functions of these wires reverse between Type A and Type B! © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA... -
Page 26: Type C
IMPORTANT! If these are not connected properly, you will send (+) 12 Volts directly to (-) ground, possibly damaging the alarm or the factory switch. © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA... -
Page 27: Type D
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 connect the outputs of the alarm directly to the actuator! © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA... -
Page 28: Type E
It is found in late-model Nissan Sentras, some Nissan 240SX, and Nissan 300ZX 1992 and later. This system is also found in some Mazda MPV's and some Mitsubishi's. One relay (optional) is used to interface to this type of system as follows: © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA... -
Page 29: Internal Programming Jumpers
ON setting changes the trigger threshold of the digital tach circuit so it will work properly with these vehi- cles. The vehicles affected include many newer Dodge/Chrysler/Plymouth vehicles, such as the Neon, Cirrus, Stratus, Breeze and LH-based vehicles. © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA Tach Threshold OFF (+) Light Flash Output... -
Page 30: Transmitter/Receiver Learn Routine
This will erase any lost or stolen transmitters from the FUNCTION Arm/Disarm/Panic Silent Mode/Remote Valet/Trunk Release Remote Start Arm only Disarm only Panic only Delete all transmitters WIRE COLOR RED/WHITE © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA... - Page 31 Learn Routine will be exited if: Ignition is turned off. Program switch is pressed too many times. More than 15 seconds elapses between programming steps. One long horn honk indicates that Learn Routine has been exited. © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...
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Page 32: Tach Learning
Learn Routine. The Valet®/Program push-button switch, plugged into the blue port, is used together with a programmed transmitter to change the settings. To program settings, remember: Key, Select Menu, Choose, Transmit and Release. © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA... -
Page 33: To Program The Learn Routine
Feature 1-2 to Feature 1-3. Then press it once more and hold it. The LED will flash in groups of 3 and the horn will honk 3 times (if connected) to confirm that you have accessed Feature 1-3. © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA... -
Page 34: To Exit The Learn Routine
3.5 second door lock pulses Double pulse unlock on Channel 2 output - Instant validity (2)/ latched (3)/latched reset with ignition (4)/30-second timed (5)/second unlock (6)* Factory alarm disarm with Channel 2 off Code Hopping™ off © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA... -
Page 35: Menu #2
Active locking means the doors will not lock when the system passively arms. Passive locking means that the doors will lock when the system passively arms. © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA LED OFF SETTING (PRESS CHANNEL 2) -
Page 36: Menu #2
(Feature 2-5) and will not verify with tach or voltage that the vehicle 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 recommended if possible. © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA... - Page 37 2-9 AUTOMATIC ANTI-GRIND ON/OFF: With the anti-grind on (default) the ground-when-armed output will be active during remote start operation. If accessories such as a voice module or window module are added to the unit, it may be necessary to program this feature off. © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...
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Page 38: Shutdown Diagnostics
The LED will stop flashing when the ignition is turned on. System timed out Over-rev shutdown Low or no RPM Transmitter Shutdown (or optional push-button) (-) Shutdown (+) Shutdown (-) Neutral safety shutdown (H3/6 BLACK/WHITE) Wait-to-start timed out © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA... -
Page 39: Valet Mode
Either way, the remote start system will restart the engine again in three hours. Timer Mode is exited automatically after the sixth run cycle. © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA... -
Page 40: To Exit Timer Mode Manually
The vehicle may use a mechanical neutral safety switch. (See H2/6 BLACK/WHITE neutral safety switch input in Remote Start Harness Wire Connection Guide section of this guide.) © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA... -
Page 41: Troubleshooting
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. © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA... - Page 42 The vehicle will start and run only for about 10 seconds. 1. Is the remote start programmed for voltage sense? Try programming the unit for low voltage reference. If this does not work, a tach wire should be used. 2. Check diagnostics. © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...