Directed Electronics AutoCommand 25522 Installation Manual
Directed Electronics AutoCommand 25522 Installation Manual

Directed Electronics AutoCommand 25522 Installation Manual

“add-on” remote control car starter

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v 5.3
"Add-On"
Remote Control Car Starter
Model 25522
Installation Manual
For use on automatic vehicles only.
For gasoline or diesel vehicles.
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© 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc.

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  • Page 1 5.3 “Add-On” Remote Control Car Starter Model 25522 Installation Manual For use on automatic vehicles only. For gasoline or diesel vehicles. © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 2 Starts the car automatically should the temperature drop below 0°F (-18°C), or if the battery voltage drops below 11 volts with the VACATION option. Is quality engineered and microprocessor controlled to provide many years of reliable use. © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 3: Parts List

    Control harness (10 position) 6 Power & Ignition wires Parts kit in plastic bag: 30 A Fuse 3 Tab Connectors On/Off Control Switch Warning Label Window Decal Ring Terminal Hood Pin Switch Set 2 Cable Ties © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 4 Sensor OUT Relay Left White Button Right Red Button Plug-in Control Switch Color Function Type Required Red/Black Diesel Input Optional Red/White Remote - Input Green Tach Input Violet Hood - Input Orange Brake + Input Yes © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 5: Installation Instructions

    IMPORTANT: After having read the entire manual, start the installation by putting the yellow WARNING STICKER in the engine com- partment. Choose a surface that is clean and readily visible when the hood is open. © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 6 Alternatively, you may wish to use a Yellow butt terminal, but we recommend soldering. Ignition Key Diagram for Steps 4-7 The vehicle’s wires are found coming off of the key switch. Lock/Off START © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 7: Control Switch

    Note: Nissan vehicles have two starter wires. Connect both starter wires to the YELLOW wire. 8. Control Switch Plug-in Switch Plug the Control Switch into the AutoCommand on the side next to the push buttons and led light. Mount the switch using a 1/2” drill bit. © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 8 . In some cars, the ignition must be on to see the power at the brake ® wire. This wire must be hooked up. This is a critical safety feature. This hook- up is also required for other options discussed later. © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 9 GREEN (18 awg) wire to the car’s tach wire under the hood. After you have connected the GREEN wire, you need to teach the AutoCommand ® the vehicle’s tach rate. Proceed to step 12A. Note: You must have already initialized the vehicle. © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 10 Hook this wire up to the output wire of your remote car alarm or keyless entry system. Or, hook it to the lock or unlock wire of your vehicle and set Option 8 as described in Section 21. © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 11: Optional Steps

    When the AutoCommand is running -- this sensor is opened -- or bypassed. Cut the sensor output wire in half. Connect one side to this GREEN/WHITE wire and the other side of the cut sensor wire to the GRAY/BLACK wire © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 12 B. The car should start and continue to run for ten minutes. Please make sure that the engine shuts down if the car is taken out of park, the hood is opened or the brake is pressed. © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 13 In order to get an accurate diagnostic, allow the unit to go through its complete starting cycle(s). The unit may only try to start once or it may try 3 times. In order to get an accurate reading, please wait 45 seconds after its last attempt to start. © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 14 Trigger mode will not activate the AutoCommand until it has seen two pulses within 3 seconds time. Thus if you hook the Remote Input wire up to the Door Lock wire of your keyless entry module -- you can lock © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 15: Setting Program Options

    11.8K. Purchase a resistor with a value within 5% of this measured value and a 30 amp BOSCH type relay. Locate the pair of VATS wires (sometimes White/Black striped and Purple/ Black striped) running behind the dash from the passenger side to the driver’s © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 16 STEP 18. The following chart outlines the options that need to be set for diesel vehicles. (Use the Chrysler settings for all other diesel vehicles.) Option Ext. Crank Super Crank IgnoreMeter Diesel Chrysler Ford Chevrolet © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 17 6. Locate the Black “Bulb Test” wire on the left side of the steering column in cavity “D” or “E” of the Black 5-way connector, just above the main ignition switch connector. 7. Wire the relay as shown in the following Diagram. © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 18: Important Note

    Directed Electronics, Inc. (hereinafter “Directed”) promises to the original purchaser to repair or replace with a comparable reconditioned Directed add-on remote start unit if this Directed add-on remote start unit (hereinafter “Unit”), excluding without...
  • Page 19 Make sure you have all of the following information from your dealer: A clear copy of the sales receipt, showing the following: Date of purchase Authorized dealer’s company name and address Item number © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide

    If you still get code 12, one of the toggle switch wires may have touched ground, possibly damaging the unit. Or maybe the switch was just turned off while it was running. Or maybe a defective switch? © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc. Trouble Shooting v4-1...
  • Page 22 5 button remote, use the start button. (Refer to the installation manual for the complete control will lock the steps on how to make the unit enter the code learning process.) doors but will not unlock them. My 5 button remote will not control lock/unlock individually. © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc. Trouble Shooting v4-1...
  • Page 23 Likewise, if the vehicle requires a ground capable of more than 400ma you would need to use a relay. See Installation Note 111, Basic Uses of the Relay from our web site or our Fax On Demand. © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc. Trouble Shooting v4-1...
  • Page 24 Use the second marker to make a check when you have completed the step in the vehicle. This will help to make sure you have completed all steps, and that you have not missed any features the unit offers. © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc. Trouble Shooting v4-1...

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