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Directed Electronics 4400 Installation Manual

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Model 4400
Installation Guide
NOTE:
This product is intended for installation by a professional installer only!
Any attempt to install this product by any person other than a trained professional
may result in severe damage to a vehicle's electrical system and components.
© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA
N834001 6-03

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  • Page 1: T T R R A A N N S S M M I I T T T T E E R R / / R R E E C C E E I I V V E E R R L L E E A A R R N N R R O O U U T T I I N N E

    This product is intended for installation by a professional installer only! Any attempt to install this product by any person other than a trained professional may result in severe damage to a vehicle’s electrical system and components. © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA N834001 6-03...
  • Page 2 Soft Chirp®, Stinger®, Valet®, Vehicle Recovery System®, VRS®, and Warn Away® are all Trademarks or Registered Trademarks of Directed Electronics, Inc. w w w w w w . . d d i i r r e e c c t t e e c c h h s s . . c c o o m m D D i i r r e e c c t t F F a a x x 8 8 0 0 0 0 - - 9 9 9 9 9 9 - - 1 1 3 3 2 2 9 9 T T e e c c h h n n i i c c a a l l S S u u p p p p o o r r t t 8 8 0 0 0 0 - - 7 7 5 5 3 3 - - 0 0 8 8 0 0 0 0 These resources are for authorized Directed Dealer use only.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    W W i i r r i i n n g g Q Q u u i i c c k k R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e G G u u i i d d e e ......4 4 2 2 Super Bright LED, 2-Pin WHITE Plug...............20 Valet/Program Switch, 2-Pin BLUE Plug.............20 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 4 O O R R P P A A Y Y F F O O R R I I N N S S T T A A L L L L A A T T I I O O N N O O R R R R E E I I N N S S T T A A L L L L A A T T I I O O N N C C O O S S T T S S . . © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 5: Before Beginning The Installation

    How to find a tachometer wire 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. © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 6: Finding The Wait-To-Start Bulb Wire For Diesels

    OEM security system’s integrity. For vehicle listings and required bypass, see DirectFax Document 1059, available only to authorized dealers though the technical resources listed at the front of this guide. © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 7: Primary Harness (H1) Wiring Diagram

    This wire supplies a (-) 500 mA ground as long as the system is armed. This output ceases as soon as the system is disarmed. The orange wire is pre-wired to control the 8618 starter kill relay. NOTE: If using the H1/1 ORANGE wire to activate an add-on accessory such as window © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 8 SPDT relay must be used on the H1/2 light flash output wire. IMPORTANT! DO NOT connect this wire to a negative vehicle light flash wire before changing the programming jumper to the negative polarity position or damage to vehicle light circuit may occur. © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 9 Connect this wire to the optional domelight supervision relay as shown in the following diagram: IMPORTANT! 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 bulbs. © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 10 (+)12V when any door is opened. This wire will report Zone 3. NOTE: If using a door trigger wire that has a delay, Advanced Menu 2, feature 6, or the 998T Bitwriter can be used to turn Bypass Notification off. © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 11 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. © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 12: Secondary Harness (H2) Wiring Diagram

    To-Start Bulb Wire For Diesels 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 between the wait-to-start © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 13 H2/3 VIOLET/BLACK 200 mA (-) channel 4 output This wire provides a (-) 200mA output whenever the transmitter button(s) controlling Channel 4 is pressed. This output can be programmed to provide the following types of outputs. (See the Feature Menus section.) © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 14: Heavy Gauge Relay Satellite Wiring Diagram

    (+) High Current 12V Input (+) High Current 12V Input PINK (+) Output to Ignition Circuit ORANGE (+) Output to Accessory Circuit PURPLE (+) Output to Starter Circuit PINK/WHITE (+) Output to Second Ignition Circuit © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 15: Heavy Gauge Relay Satellite Wire Descriptions

    Remote Start Ribbon Harness Wiring Diagram PURPLE (-) 200 mA Starter Relay Turn-On ORANGE (-) 200 mA Accessory Relay Turn-On PINK (-) 200 mA Ignition Relay Turn-On YELLOW (+) Ignition Input to Remote Start (+) Constant Power © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 16: Remote Start Harness (H3) Wiring Diagram

    NOTE: This wire can also be used to bypass optional sensors as described in the following diagram. To bypass an optional sensor: SENSOR TRIGGER OUTPUT H3/1 BLUE STATUS OUTPUT 87 87A (+) 12V FUSED SENSOR INPUT OF SYSTEM DIA-141 H3/2 BLUE/BLACK (-) Optional Third Ignition Output © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 17 Installation Points to Remember section of this guide for finding the tachometer wire.) Once connected, you must teach the system the tach signal. (See Tach Learning section of this guide.) IMPORTANT! DO NOT use T-Taps or scotch locks for this connection. H3/6 BLACK/WHITE Neutral Safety Switch Input © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 18: Neutral Safety Switch Interface

    NOTE: You must complete the remote start system installation before doing the following test. Ensure that the remote start system is functioning normally. This includes connecting to the brake © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 19: Testing The Neutral Safety Switch

    The vehicle should not start. If it does, recheck the connections. Door Lock Harness (H4), Wire Connection Guide Green (-) Lock, (+) Unlock Output H4/A Empty Unless Using 451M H4/B Blue (-) Unlock, (+) Lock Output H4/C © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 20: Super Bright Led, 2-Pin White Plug

    Check for rear clearance before drilling a 9/32-inch hole and mounting the button.The GRAY wire in the two-pin plug may also be used as a (+) ghost switch input and can be connected to any (+) switch in the vehicle. (See Feature Descriptions section of this guide.) © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 21: Programmer Interface, 3-Pin Port

    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. RED and BLACK: RED is (+)12V constant, BLACK is (-) ground Do not use these for anything besides the plug-in shock sensor. © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 22: Mounting The Receiver/Antenna

    4. Route the receiver/antenna cable to the control module and plug it into the four-pin antenna connector. IMPORTANT! To achieve the best possible range, DO NOT leave the antenna cable bundled under the dash. Always extend the cable full length during installation, regardless of the antenna mounting location. © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 23: Light Flash Jumper

    Changing the jumper to the ON setting changes the trigger threshold of the digital tach circuit so it will work properly with these vehicles. The vehicles affected include many newer Dodge/Chrysler/Plymouth vehicles, such as the Neon, Cirrus, Stratus, Breeze and LH-based vehicles. © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 24: System Features Learn Routine

    For example, to access the third feature, press and release the switch three times. Then press the switch once more and HOLD it. The siren will chirp the number of times equal to the feature you have accessed. © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 25 Menu #2, you press and HOLD the Valet/Program button. After three seconds, the siren chirps twice indicating access to Menu #2. To exit the learn routine do one of the following: Close the open door. Turn the ignition on. © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 26: Menu #1 - Basic Features

    Ignition-controlled domelight OFF Single unlock pulse Double unlock pulse Factory disarm with Channel 2 ON Factory disarm with Channel 2 OFF 2-10 Channel 4 Validity Channel 4: latched/latched, reset with ignition/30-second timed/ second unlock output © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 27: Menu #3 - Remote Start Features

    The 998T Bitwriter™ will display separate steps for ignition lock and ignition unlock. They can be programmed on or off independently. © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 28 The longer the word is, the easier it is to block its transmission to the unit. Disabling the Code Hopping™ feature lets the receiver ignore the Code Hopping™ part of the transmitted word. As a result, the unit may have better range with Code Hopping™ off. © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 29: Menu #2 - Advanced Features

    When programmed OFF, no bypass notification chirps will be generated if any zone is active during arming. 2-7 IGNITION CONTROLLED DOME LIGHT SUPERVISION ON/OFF: If turned on, the © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 30: Menu #3 - Renote Start Features

    0.6 second. If a different crank time is desired, select feature 3-5 and select either 0.6 second by using the one-chirp setting or toggle through the higher settings by using the two- © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 31 O O p p e e n n a a d d o o o o r r . . (The H1/5 GREEN wire or the H1/7 VIOLET wire must be connected.) K K e e y y . . Turn the ignition ON. (The heavy-gauge PINK wire of the relay satellite must be connected.) © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 32 This will erase any lost or stolen transmitters from the system's memory. It can also be used to start from scratch if the transmitter buttons were programmed incorrectly. © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 33: Standard Configuration

    When programmed for standard configuration, the transmitter buttons are assigned to the following functions: operates Arm only operates Disarm only operates Channel 2 and Silent Mode operates Panic only operates Remote extended functions operate Remote start operate Channel 4 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 34: Single Button Arm/Disarm Configuration

    T T o o l l e e a a r r n n t t h h e e t t a a c c h h s s i i g g n n a a l l : : Start the vehicle with the key. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the Valet/program switch. © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 35: Shutdown Diagnostics

    Press and release the Valet/program switch. The LED will now report the last system shutdown by flashing for one minute in the below grouped patterns; the LED will stop flashing when the ignition is turned on. © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 36: Nuisance Prevention Circuitry

    Rapid Resume Logic ensures that the when the system is powered up it will return to the same state it was in when power is disconnected. For a full description of Rapid Resume Logic refer to the owner's manual. © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 37: Arm/Disarm Diagnostics

    The number of siren chirps will indicate the status of the system when arming and disarming. For information on which zone is active or has been violated refer to the Table of Zones. System Status Chirps © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 38: Table Of Zones

    To access long term event history: With the ignition off, press and HOLD the Valet/Program switch. Turn on the ignition. 3. Release the Valet/Program switch. © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 39: Safety Check

    Activate the remote start system. If the starter engages, immediately step on the brake to shut down the system. If it does engage, recheck the neutral safety input connection. The vehicle may use a mechanical © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 40: Alarm Troubleshooting

    System will not passively arm until it is remotely armed and then disarmed: Are the door inputs connected? Is 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.) © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 41: Remote Start Troubleshooting

    Check diagnostics. If the gray/black wire is detecting ground upon activation, the starter will not crank. Make sure the purple starter wire is connected on the starter side of the starter kill/anti-grind relay. Does the vehicle have an immobilizer? Some immobilizer systems will not allow the vehicle to © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 42: Wiring Quick Reference Guide

    Wiring Quick Reference Guide © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc.

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