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Directed Electronics AM5 Installation Manual

Directed Electronics AM5 Installation Manual

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© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA N436A 12-03

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  • Page 1 Security System installation guide © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA N436A 12-03...

  • Page 2: Installation Guide

    , Soft Chirp , Stealth Coding , Stinger ® ® ® ® ™ ® ™ ® Valet , Vehicle Recovery System , VRS , and Warn Away are all Trademarks or Registered Trademarks of ® ™ ™ ® Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ....30 plug-in harnesses ....17 wiring quick reference guide ..31 integrated LED/Valet® switch . . .17 © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 4: What Is Included

    This product is not intended for consumer installation and will have NO WARRANTY unless it is installed by an authorized dealer. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 5: Before Beginning The Installation

    This is a general list of tools required to complete the installation of this security sys- tem in most vehicles. Some vehicles may require additional tools. Digital multi-meter Nutdriver and/or socket set Wire cutters/strippers Panel removal tool © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 6: Deciding On Component Location

    (they are 1.5 meters long). Keep it away from the heater core (or any other heat sources) and any obvious leaks. Some good control module locations: Above the glove box, inside the center console, above the underdash fuse box, above the radio, etc. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 7: Integrated Led/Valet Switch

    12V We recommend two possible sources for 12V constant: The (+) terminal of the battery, or the constant supply to the ignition switch. Always install a fuse within 12 inches of this connection. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 8: Finding The 12V Switched Ignition Wire

    If it drops close to or all the way to zero, go back to step 3. If it stays steady at (+)12V, you have found an ignition wire. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 9 Attach the (+) probe of the meter to +12V. Probe the wire you suspect of being the parking light wire. Usually, the area near the headlight/parking light switch is an excellent area to start, as is the kick panel. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 10: Finding The Door Pin Switch Circuit

    The dome light in these vehicles is turned on when the door handle is lifted. These usually have a wire coming out of the door into the kick panel which will provide a (-) trigger for all doors. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 11: Main Harness Wire Connection Guide

    N N O O T T E E : : If connecting the orange wire to control another module, such as a 529T or 530T window controller, a 1 amp diode (type 1N4004) will be required. Insert the diode as shown below. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 12 It will supply a (+) 10A output. If the light flash polarity fuse jumper inside the unit is moved to the opposite position (see Internal Jumpers), this wire sup- plies a (-) 10A output. This is suitable for driving (-)parking light wires. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 13 I I M M P P O O R R T T A A N N T T ! ! 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 14 H1/7 VIOLET (+) door trigger input: This wire is used in vehicles that have a positive (+) switched dome light circuit . Connect the violet wire to a wire that shows (+)12V when any door is opened, and ground when the door is closed. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 15 H1/10 BROWN (+) siren output: This output can be used if an optional siren is installed. Connect this to the RED wire of the siren. Connect the BLACK wire of the siren to (-) chassis gound, preferably at the same point as the control module’s BLACK ground wire. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 16 N N O O T T E E : : Zones 2 and 4 are shunted when this channel becomes active. Zones 2 and 4 reactivate 5-seconds after this channel’s output ceases. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 17: Guide

    This transistorized output can only supply (-) 200 mA, and connecting directly to a sole- noid, motor, or other high-current device will cause the module to fail. H2/2 GREEN no function. H2/3 RED no function. H2/4 BLUE no function. H2/5 GRAY no function. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 18: Door Lock Harness Wire Connection

    LED will be damaged. data port—Bitwriter ® The black three-pin port can be used for programming the unit or to accommodate a ® serial controller. The Bitwriter is available for programming through this port. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 19: Four-Pin Optional Sensor Harness

    506T—glass breakage sensor, or the 508D—field disturbance sensor. dealer master control loop This 2-pin black connector when removed from the control module will reset the system back to allow the full set of customer settings and remove the dealer remote from memory. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 20: On-Board Dual Stage Shock Sensor

    N N O O T T E E : : When adjusting the sensor, it must be in the same mounting location that it will be after the install is completed. Adjusting the sensor and then relocating the module requires readjustment. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 21: Internal Programming Jumper

    (-) output on the WHITE wire, H1/2. To access the jumper, remove the sliding door from on top of the control module, as shown below. FUSE/JUMPER FUSE/JUMPER (+) POSITION (-) POSITION © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 22: Zones

    The LED will flash in groups indicating the last two zones reported triggered. For example, if zone 2 and 3 were the last two zones to be triggered, the LED will flash two times followed by a pause and then flash three times followed by a pause. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 23: Rapid Resume Logic

    The integrated LED/Valet switch to enter the feature programming routine. ® Use the Directed Electronics Bitwriter ®. N N O O T T E E : : If Feature Programming Lockout is set to ON, all features will be locked and can only be accessed by using a Bitwriter ®...

  • Page 24: To Enter Feature Programming Routine

    Release, then press and release the integrated LED/Valet switch the number of ® times to advance from the feature just programmed to the next feature desired. Press and hold the integrated LED/Valet switch once more. ® © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 25: Accessing Another Menu

    Press and release the integrated LED/Valet switch too many times. ® features #1 menu Default settings are shown in bold. N N O O T T E E : : Feature step 5 is not applicable to the 436A. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 26 Siren Duration–30 seconds Siren Duration–60 seconds Valet switch input: 1-pulse Valet switch input: 2-5 pulses ® ® Horn pulse honk duration 0.020 seconds (does not affect full trig- 0.030, 0.040, 0.050 seconds ger pulse duration) © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 27: Features #2 Menu

    ® the transmitter that you wish to assign to the selected channel. The unit will chirp indicating successful programming. It is not possible to teach a transmitter button to the system more than once. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 28: Master Dealer Remotes

    Only the settings listed below are affected. When using a master dealer remote, the system operates as follows: Passive arming © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 29: Transmitter Configurations

    A standard configuration transmitter allows arming, disarming, and Panic Mode activation with separate buttons. When programmed for standard configuration, the transmitter buttons are assigned to the following functions: operates Arm only operates Disarm only © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 30 Channel 2 and Silent Mode operates Panic operate Channel 3 operate Channel 4 The standard configuration also allows the user to utilize Multi-Level Security Arming, a feature that cannot be accessed from a single button arm/disarm configuration transmitter. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Are you using a binary, master dealer remote? Remember, you can program the settings using a master dealer remote. However, the unit will follow the dealer default settings when using a binary remote to operate the system. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 32: Wiring Quick Reference Guide

    © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 33 © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

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