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Directed Electronics Rattler 259D User Manual

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  • Page 1 REMOTE START SYSTEM M O D E L U S E R’ S G U I D E 259D...
  • Page 2 Contact your authorized dealer to obtain the service charge for your unit. These systems are a deterrent against possible theft. Directed Electronics, Inc. is not offer- ing a guarantee or insuring against the theft of the automobile or its contents and dis- claims any liability for the theft of the vehicle and/or its contents.
  • Page 3 This product warranty is automatically void if its date code or serial number is defaced, missing, or altered. This warranty will not be valid unless you have completed the war- ranty card and mailed it to Directed Electronics, Inc. within 10 days after purchase to the address listed on the warranty registration card.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ....................4 4 5 5 © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 5 Digital Multi-Meter Drill Drill Bits Screwdrivers (Phillips and Flathead) Wire Stripper Solder Iron Electrical Tape Pliers Crimping Tool note: The installation tools required will vary depending on your vehicle. © 2002 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 6: System Maintenance

    12-volt battery (type GP23A) that will last approximately one year under normal use. When the battery begins to weaken, operating range will be reduced and the LED on the remote will dim. © 2002 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 7: Your Warranty

    Therefore, never operate the system in an area that does not have adequate ventilation. The following precautions are the sole responsibility of the user; however, the following recom- mendations should be made to all users of this system: © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 8 This testing should be performed by an authorized Directed dealer in accordance with the Safety Check outlined in this product installation guide. If © 2002 directed electronics, inc. INSTALL CARBON...
  • Page 9 RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY. IMMEDIATELY CEASE THE USE OF THE UNIT AND REPAIR OR DISCONNECT THE INSTALLED REMOTE START MODULE. DIRECTED WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE OR PAY FOR INSTALLATION OR REINSTALLATION COSTS. © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 10 H H 2 2 / / 4 4 VIOLET/WHITE H H 2 2 / / 5 5 H H 2 2 / / 6 6 BLACK/WHITE © 2002 directed electronics, inc. Ground Not Used Factory Alarm Disarm Ignition Output Light Flash Output...
  • Page 11 H H 4 4 / / 5 5 H H 4 4 / / 6 6 PURPLE (+) 12V Constant Power Ignition Relay Trigger Accessory Relay Trigger Starter Relay Trigger Ignition 1 Output Ignition 2 Output Accessory Output Starter Output © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 12 Use of a test light may cause grounding of sensitive elec- trical components that can damage the on- board vehicle computer and processors resulting in substantial cost for replacement. © 2002 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 13: Step

    More problems are attributed to poor ground con- nections than any other cause. Take extra care to ensure the ground is clean and secure. NOTE: © 2002 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 14: Step

    With the key in the OFF position, test the suspect wire. The constant power wire will read between 11.00 volts and 13.00 volts regard- less if the key is on or off. © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 15 If the wire meters correctly, solder the thick PINK wire of the relay satellite pack to it and cover the connection with electrical tape. © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 16 If the wire tests correctly, solder the thick ORANGE wire off the relay satellite pack and secure it with electrical tape. If your vehicle requires more than one accessory contact Rattler Technical Support. © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 17 If the vehicle does not start, the correct wire has been identified. Reconnect the starter wire while soldering the thick VIOLET wire off the relay satellite pack to it and cover the connection with electrical tape. © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 18 13.00 volts. Once you have located the correct brake wire, solder the small BROWN wire on the secondary harness to it and tape the connection with electrical tape. important! Do not use the vehicle until you confirm the operation of the brake shutdown. © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 19 GRAY wire on the secondary wire connector and cover the connection with electrical tape. important! Do not use the vehicle until you confirm the operation of the hood pin shutdown. © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 20 If the vehicle will NOT start in gear, the vehicle is equipped with a factory neutral safety circuit and will need to be located with the multi-meter. © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 21 ( it does not matter which side) and solder the other side to the vehicle factory neutral safety switch. important! Do not use the vehicle until you confirm the operation of the neutral safety feature. © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 22 The meter will read between 10.00 volts and 13.00 volts. Once you have identified the correct wire, solder the WHITE wire on the main connector to it and cover the connection with electrical tape. © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 23 10.00 to 12.00 volt pulse when the switch is pressed. Once the correct wire has been found, solder the small LIGHT GREEN wire off the main connector to it and cover the connec- tion with electrical tape. © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 24 If the idle is too slow or too high, the system will shut down the engine to prevent damage. If the starter does not crank long © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 25 With the engine at idle the multi-meter should read between .05 volts to 1.5 volts. Have a second person press the gas pedal to increase the RPMs and watch the meter display. When the RPMs increase the © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 26 Contact Rattler Technical Support for assistance. warning! Do not use a test light. Use of a test light can cause grounding of sensitive electrical components causing damage, including damage to the power train con- trol module. © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 27 The multi-meter should read between 10.00 volts and 13.00 volts and will disappear when the key is released. When the correct wire has been found, solder the small GREEN/BLACK wire to it and cover the connection with elec- trical tape. © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 28 The majority of transponder-based immobilizer systems can be bypassed using the 557U immobilizer bypass module available at your local retail dealer. To determine what bypass module your vehicle requires, check your web vehicle information sheet. © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 29 The parking lights should flash to confirm the remote start command has been received, The accessories and ignition should turn on followed by the starter cranking and the vehicle engine running. Pressing again simultaneously will shut the engine off. © 2002 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 30: Standard Configuration

    The transmitter initially comes programmed in the Standard Configuration, but may also be customized by an authorized dealer. Unless otherwise specified, the buttons used in all of the instructions in this manual correspond to a Standard Configured transmitter. standard configuration © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 31 There is a basic sequence of steps to remember whenever programming this unit: Key, Choose, Transmit and Release. 1. K K e e y y . . Turn the ignition to the ON position. © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 32 For instance: You have programmed Channel One and you want to program Channel Two. Release the © 2002 directed electronics, inc. F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n...

  • Page 33: Locking/Arming

    Power door lock control is an optional feature. Extra parts and labor may be necessary for your system to interface with your vehicle’s power door locks. © 2002 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 34: Unlocking/Disarming

    (1) Never remotely start the vehicle with the vehicle in gear, and (2) Never remotely start the vehicle with the key in the ignition. © 2002 directed electronics, inc. for one second. The parking...
  • Page 35 The pre-programmed run time has elapsed. Buttons are pressed again. To shut down the remote start and turn off the engine: Step on the brake pedal, or Press for one second. on the transmitter for one © 2002 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 36: Timer Mode

    Timer Mode can be exited by turning the ignition on with the key any time the engine is not running. You can also exit Timer Mode manually from the transmitter by following these steps: © 2002 directed electronics, inc. again. again. Either way, it...

  • Page 37: Valet Take-Over

    3. The engine will run until the pre-programmed time elapses or a shut-down input is received. (See the previous Remote Start section for a complete list of shut-down inputs.) note: This feature will not work if the brake pedal is being pressed. again. © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 38 Ignition-controlled unlocking on note: The number in parentheses indicate the number of times the LED will flash. © 2002 directed electronics, inc. LED Off Setting (press channel 2) Engine checking off V V o o l l t t a a g g e e c c h h e e c c k k i i n n g g t t y y p p e e...
  • Page 39 Will it start with the brake pedal depressed? (Make sure to disconnect the brake shutdown when performing this test.) If so, it may have a brake/starter interlock. Is the correct starter wire being energized? Check by ener- gizing it yourself with a fused test lead. © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 40 Check voltage and fuses. Use a meter and check for voltage between the red wire in the 5 pin ribbon harness and the black ground wire. If you have less than battery voltage, © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 41 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. © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 42 The vehicle will start and run only for about 10 seconds. 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. © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 43 A small button mounted at a discretionary location Valet Switch: inside the vehicle. It is used to override the starter interrupt when a transmitter is lost or damaged, or to enter or exit Valet Mode. © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 44 30 seconds after the ignition has been turned off. The system can also be programmed to lock the doors when the ignition is turned on and to unlock them when the ignition is turned off. © 2002 directed electronics, inc.
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  • Page 48: Quick Reference Guide

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE: To lock the doors using your remote Pressing for one second will lock the doors. The parking lights will flash once to confirm the doors are locked. NOTE: Control of power door locks is optional. Extra parts and labor may be necessary to interface with power door locks.
  • Page 49 The company behind this system is Directed Electronics, Inc. Since its inception, Directed Electronics has had one purpose, to provide consumers with the finest vehicle security and car stereo products and accessories available. The recipient of nearly 100 patents and Innovations Awards in the field of advanced electronic technology, DIRECTED is ISO 9001 registered.

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