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Directed Electronics Python 1401 Installation Manual

Directed Electronics Python 1401 Installation Manual

Remote start keyless entry
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Remote Start Keyless Entry
Model 1401

Installation Guide

This product is intended for installation by a professional
installer only! Attempts to install this product by a person other than a
trained professional may result in severe damage to a vehicle's electrical
system and components.
© 2008 Directed Electronics, Vista, CA
N4102VP 2008-09

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    Remote Start Keyless Entry Model 1401 Installation Guide This product is intended for installation by a professional installer only! Attempts to install this product by a person other than a trained professional may result in severe damage to a vehicle’s electrical system and components.
  • Page 2 Bitwriter®, Code Hopping™, Doubleguard®, ESP2™, Fail- Safe®, Ghost Switch™, Learn Routine™, Nite-Lite®, Nuisance Prevention® Circuitry, Revenger®, Silent Mode™, Soft Chirp®, Stinger®, Valet®, Vehicle Recovery System®, VRS®, and Warn Away® are all Trademarks or Registered Trademarks of Directed Electronics. The Bitwriter® (p/n 998U) requires chip version 2.6 or newer to program this unit.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning! Safety first ..................5 What is included ....................7 Installation points to remember ................7 Virtual tach ....................7 D2D ......................8 The control center ..................8 Valet® program switch ................8 Status LED ....................8 Before beginning the installation ..............9 After the installation ..................9 Component locations and finding wires ............10 Making your wiring connections ...............10 Primary harness (H1), 12-pin connector .............11 Auxiliary harness (H2), 7-pin connector .............11...
  • Page 4 Menu 2 - Convenience ................44 Menu 3 - Remote start ................45 Feature descriptions ..................46 Menu 1 - Keyless entry ................46 Menu 2 - Convenience ................48 Menu 3 - Remote start ................51 ® Bitwriter ....................54 Shutdown diagnostics ..................56 Remote starting diagnostics ................57 Remote start safety check .................58 Troubleshooting ....................59 Keyless entry system ................59...

  • Page 5: Warning! Safety First

    Warning! Safety first The following safety warnings must be observed at all times: • Due to the complexity of this system, installation of this product must only be performed by an authorized Directed Electronics dealer. • When properly installed, this system can start the vehicle via a command signal from the remote control.
  • Page 6 After the remote start module has been installed, test the remote start module in accordance with the Safety Check outlined in this installation guide. If the vehicle starts when performing the Neutral Safety Shutdown Circuit test, the remote start unit has not been properly installed. The remote start module must be removed or properly reinstalled so that the vehicle does not start in gear.

  • Page 7: What Is Included

    What is included • The control module • Control center with integrated status LED and Valet Override switch (p/n 6111T) • Two five-button /1-way Supercode Remote (p/n 7153P) • A shut-down toggle switch Installation points to remember This product is designed for fuel-injected, automatic transmission, or vehicles with manual transmissions.

  • Page 8: D2D

    ➤ D2D The system has the ability to interface with an XK module through the D2D port. The advantage to using a D2D interface is that there is less wiring involved in the installation. Check the XK module installation guide to determine which wires are not needed, and which options are available.

  • Page 9: Before Beginning The Installation

    ➤ Before beginning the installation • Please read this entire installation guide before beginning the installation. The installation of this remote start system requires interfacing with many of the vehicle’s systems. Many new vehicles use low-voltage or multiplexed systems that can be damaged by low resistance testing devices, such as test lights and logic probes (computer safe test lights).

  • Page 10: Component Locations And Finding Wires

    Component locations and finding wires For detailed information on where to locate components, and how to find the wires you need, please refer to the Direct Tech web site at www.directechs.com. Making your wiring connections Before making your connections, plan how your wires will be routed through the vehicle.

  • Page 11: Primary Harness (H1), 12-Pin Connector

    ➤ Primary harness (H1), 12-pin connector H1/1 RED/WHITE (-) 200mA TRUNK RELEASE OUTPUT H1/2 (+)12v CONSTANT INPUT H1/3 BROWN (-) HORN OUTPUT H1/4 WHITE/BROWN LIGHT FLASH ISOLATION WIRE - PIN 87a of onboard relay H1/5 BLACK (-) CHASSIS GROUND H1/6 VIOLET (+) DOOR TRIGGER INPUT* H1/7...

  • Page 12: Heavy Gauge Remote Start, (H3) 8-Pin Connector

    There are three harness connections relative to remote start function, including the heavy gauge and input and output harnesses. ➤ Heavy gauge remote start, (H3) 8-pin connector H3/1 PINK IGNITION 1 INPUT/OUTPUT H3/2 RED/WHITE (+) FUSED (30A) IGNITION 2 / FLEX RELAY INPUT 87 H3/3 ORANGE ACCESSORY OUTPUT...

  • Page 13: Remote Start Auxiliary Output, 5-Pin

    ➤ Remote start auxiliary output, 5-pin PINK/WHITE (-) 200mA FLEX RELAY CONTROL OUTPUT ORANGE (-) 200mA ACCESSORY OUTPUT VIOLET (-) 200mA STARTER OUTPUT PINK (-) 200mA IGNITION 1 OUTPUT BLUE (-) 200mA STATUS OUTPUT Note: Wires 1 - 4 on the remote auxiliary outputs are wired to the (-) triggers for the onboard remote start relays and are not diode isolated.

  • Page 14: Wire Connection Guides

    Wire connection guides ➤ Primary harness (H1) H1/1 RED/WHITE (-) 200mA TRUNK RELEASE OUTPUT When the system receives the code controlling trunk release output for longer than 1.5 seconds, the red/white wire will supply an output as long as the transmission continues.
  • Page 15 H1/3 BROWN (-) HORN OUTPUT This wire supplies a (-) 200 mA output that can be used to honk the vehicle horn. It outputs a single pulse when locking the doors with the remote, and two pulses when unlocking with the remote. This wire also outputs pulses for 30 seconds when Panic Mode is activated.
  • Page 16 H1/5 BLACK (-) CHASSIS GROUND We recommend that you do not use a factory ground. Ground all your compo- nents to the same point in the vehicle, (preferably the kick panel). Scrape away any paint and use a factory bolt or make your own ground with a self-tapping screw and a star washer.
  • Page 17 H1/7 BLUE (-) FACTORY HORN INPUT* This optional input can be wired to the factory horn honk output of the vehicle. When this wire receives an input for a minimum of .5 seconds, the system reports a trigger on the remote. This is useful on vehicles that have a factory security system, it notifies the owner that the system was triggered.
  • Page 18 H1/9 BLACK/WHITE (-) 200mA DOME LIGHT OUTPUT Connect this wire to the optional dome light supervision relay as shown below: Important! This output is only intended to drive a relay. It cannot be connected directly to the dome light circuit, as the output cannot support the current draw of one or more light bulbs.
  • Page 19 H1/11 WHITE PARKING LIGHT OUTPUT This wire should be connected to the parking light wire in the vehicle. See Set- ting the light flash polarity section of this guide for polarity settings. (+) Positive Light Flash Output WHITE H1/11 (+) LIGHT FLASH OUTPUT (-) Negative Light Flash Output WHITE H1/11 (-) LIGHT FLASH OUTPUT...

  • Page 20: Auxiliary Harness (H2)

    ➤ Auxiliary harness (H2) H2/1 LIGHT GREEN/BLACK (-) 200mA FACTORY ALARM DISARM OUTPUT This wire sends a negative pulse every time the remote start is activated , chan- nel 2 is activated (programmable on/off) or when the doors are unlocked with the remote.
  • Page 21 H2/3 WHITE/VIOLET (-) 200mA AUX 1 OUTPUT This wire provides 200 mA programmable output whenever the transmitter but- tons controlling Aux 1 channel is pressed. (See descriptions for Aux 3) Warning! Never use this wire to drive anything but a relay or a low-current input, supplied output is only 200mA.
  • Page 22 • Latched, reset with ignition: Similar to the latched output, this type of output turns On the first time the Aux channel button is pressed, and turns Off the next time the same button is pressed. This type of output additionally stops and resets whenever the ignition is turned On and then Off.
  • Page 23 Note: A 1-amp diode must be installed in line on the factory wire between the wait-to-start indicator and the ECM. (See the following diagram for details). (+)WAIT-TO-START WIRE © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 24: Heavy Gauge, 8-Pin Connector

    ➤ Heavy Gauge, 8-pin connector There are 8 heavy gauge wires coming from the large 8-pin connector. They are used to energize the ignition circuits in the vehicle. It is crucial to ensure that these connections are capable of handling the current demands. For this reason, Scotch-Locks, T-taps and other such connectors are strongly discouraged.
  • Page 25 H3/7 PINK/BLACK FLEX RELAY INPUT 87A key side (if required) of FLEX RELAY This wire is used when an ignition switch isolation on the vehicle is necessary. This is common on Toyota and Nissans which required the use of Tech Tip document #1077.

  • Page 26: Remote Start Input - 5-Pin Connector

    ➤ Remote start input - 5-pin connector BLACK/WHITE (-) NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH INPUT Connect this wire to a ground source if installing this unit in an automatic trans- mission vehicle. If this unit is being installed in a manual transmission vehicle then connect it to the emergency brake wire.
  • Page 27 GRAY N/O or N/C (-) HOOD PIN SWITCH INPUT This wire MUST be connected to a hoodpin switch. This input will disable or shut down the remote start when the hood is opened. See Feature Descriptions, Menu #1 feature 11 for details about programming. BLUE/WHITE (-) 200 mA 2ND STATUS/REAR DEFOGGER OUTPUT This wire supplies a 200mA output as soon as the module begins the remote start...

  • Page 28: Remote Start Auxiliary Output, 5-Pin

    ➤ Remote start auxiliary output, 5-pin These signals are provided to drive additional optional relays. PINK/WHITE (-) 200mA FLEX RELAY CONTROL OUTPUT This wire is programmed as (-) 2nd ignition output from factory and can be programmed (to drive a relay) as a (-) starter or an accessory output. (See Feature programming Menu 3, feature 8.) ORANGE (-) 200mA ACCESSORY OUTPUT...

  • Page 29: Door Lock Wire Diagrams

    ➤ Door lock wire diagrams Important: Depending on the vehicle, the door locks may be con- trolled by an optional data bus expansion module. If so, no door lock interface wiring is required. There are eight different types of door lock systems (Type A - H). Type A: Three-wire (+) pulse controlling factory lock relays.

  • Page 30: Neutral Safety Switch Interface

    Neutral safety switch interface Some vehicles do not have an electrical neutral safety switch. Instead, the ve- hicle has a mechanical neutral safety switch that physically interrupts the starter wire and is used when the vehicle is in any drive gear. If the remote start is interfaced before this switch, it will provide protection from starting in gear.

  • Page 31: Plug-In Led And Valet/Program Switch

    Plug-in LED and valet/program switch The LED and valet switch are incorporated into the control center the LED line will plug into the white 2-pin port and the Valet switch line will plug into the blue 2-pin port. Note Onboard LED and valet switch can be substituted with an optional out- board LED (P/N 8634 for Blue LED and 8633 for red LED) and an outboard valet switch (P/N 8631).

  • Page 32: Tachometer Settings

    Tachometer settings ➤ Virtual tach To program Virtual Tach: After the install is complete, remote start the car. If the car does not start on the first attempt, let the remote start attempt again. Once the car starts, let it run until the parking lights come on. When the parking lights come on, shut off the remote start with the remote - that's it! Virtual Tach is programmed.

  • Page 33: Tach Learning

    ➤ Tach learning To learn the tach signal: 1. Start the vehicle with the key. 2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the Valet/Program switch. 3. After 3 seconds the LED light comes on when the tach signal is learned. 4.

  • Page 34: Tach Threshold On/Off

    ➤ Tach threshold On/Off In most cases, this jumper can be left in the Off position. Some new vehicles use less than 12 volts in their ignition systems. The unit may have trouble learning the tach signal in these vehicles. Changing the jumper to the On setting changes the trigger threshold of the digital tach circuit so that it will work with these type vehicles.

  • Page 35: Setting The Light Flash Polarity

    Setting the light flash polarity Light flash (+) / (-) polarity The internal fuse is used to determine the light flash output. In the (+) position, the onboard relay will output (+)12V on the WHITE wire, H1/11. In the (-) position, the on-board relay will supply a (-) output When wiring into a multiplex circuit, you can replace the fuse with a resistor (paying attention to the polarity setting).

  • Page 36: Remote Control Learn Routine

    Remote control Learn Routine™ The system comes with two 1-way remote controls already programmed to the system. The system can store up to 4 different remote control codes in memory. The remote uses a Supercode Protocol and requires setup before programming the system.
  • Page 37 The Valet/Program switch, plugged into the blue port, is used for programming. There is a basic sequence to remember whenever programming this unit: Key, Choose, Transmit and Release. Insert the key. Turn the ignition to the ON position. The heavy gauge pink wire must be con- nected.
  • Page 38 Step Function Auto Learn Standard Configuration (default) The auto learn configuration will automatically setup the remote button configuration. Note: Due to the Supercode protocol, you cannot change the configuration. Delete remotes: This feature will erase all remotes from the memory of the system.

  • Page 39: Remote Control Configuration

    Remote control configuration ➤ 1-way remote control Note: If Keypad Lock is On, press and then press to exit. The remote control buttons that operate the features of the remote start system are described below. The buttons will operate in this configuration when the remote control is programmed using the Step 1 Auto-learn routine.

  • Page 40: Additional System Features

    Additional system features For information about Valet mode, Remote starting the vehicle, Manual transmis- sion vehicles and Timer mode, please consult the Owner's Guide (see Using the system and Using the remote start) on the web at www.directechs.com. System features learn routine The System Features Learn Routine dictates how the unit operates.
  • Page 41 Select a Feature. Press and release the Valet/Pro- gram switch the number of times corresponding to the feature you wish to change. For example, to access the third feature, press and release 3 times. Then press the button once more and HOLD it.
  • Page 42 To access another feature in the same menu: Press and release the Valet/Program switch the number of times necessary to advance from the feature you just programmed to the next one you want to program. Then press the Valet/Program switch once more and hold it. For example, if you just programmed the third feature in the menu and you want to program the seventh feature in the menu, press and release the Valet/Program switch four times and then press it once more and hold it.

  • Page 43: Feature Menus

    Feature menus Default settings are indicated in bold type. ➤ Menu 1 - Keyless entry Menu Feature Opt. 1 Opt. 2 Opt. 3 Opt.4 Opt. 5+ Item System Active Passive Auto relock- locking Locking locking Panic Mode Ign Off only Horn function Confirma- Confirma-...

  • Page 44: Menu 2 - Convenience

    ➤ Menu 2 - Convenience Menu Feature Opt. 1 Opt. 2 Opt. 3 Opt.4 Opt. 5+ Item One-time Bypass Valet Switch Pulse Count Door ajar Error honk Ign-controlled Dome light OEM Alarm Disarm w/Trk release OEM Alarm With Before Unlock Remote Start Disarm Output Unlock...

  • Page 45: Menu 3 - Remote Start

    ➤ Menu 3 - Remote start Menu Feature Opt. 1 Opt. 2 Opt. 3 Opt.4 Opt. 5 Item Transmission Manual Automatic Mode Engine Virtual Tach Voltage Tachometer Checking Mode Cranking 0.6 sec 0.8 sec 1.0 sec 1.2 sec Time (5)/1.6(6)/ 1.8 (7) 2.0(8)4.0(9) Remote Start...

  • Page 46: Feature Descriptions

    Feature descriptions The features of the system are described below. Features that have additional settings that can be selected only when programming with the Bitwriter® are indicated by the following icon: Important: Default settings are in bold. The numbers in pa- rentheses indicate the number of times the LED on the control center flashes.
  • Page 47 1-3, Horn Function: Turns On/Off the confirmation honks when locking/unlock- ing. Use it to change the output pulse duration for vehicles that require a longer pulse for the horn to honk. Confirmation honks ON (20mS) & panic, (1) Confirmation honk (30mS) & panic, (2) Confirmation honk (40mS) & panic (3) Confirmation honk (50mS) &...

  • Page 48: Menu 2 - Convenience

    1-8 Comfort Closure Off(1): The system can be programmed to close the win- dows when the system is locked. If programmed ON, the lock output provides a 20 second pulse when the system is locked. The output will be cancelled if the unlock button is pressed.
  • Page 49 2-2 Valet switch pulse count, 1 pulse . Optional starter kill emergency override. From valet, 2 - 5 pulses. The system can be programmed to count the number of presses of the valet switch before disabling the optional starter kill. The factory default setting is one pulse.
  • Page 50 2-8 Aux 1 Validity (1) Latched (2), Latch reset w/ignition (3), 30-sec. timed • Validity: Output that will send a signal as long as the transmission is re- ceived. • Latched: Output that will send a signal when the Aux 1 button is pressed and will continue until the same button) is pressed again.

  • Page 51: Menu 3 - Remote Start

    2-13 Aux 3 Linking None (1) Lock (2) Unlock (3) Lock/Unlock (4) Smart key control (link to remote start Off. (5). When aux 3 is programmed to Smart Key control, this wire outputs a 800ms pulse when the Remote Start is shut Off. The system also monitors the door trigger input.
  • Page 52 3-3 Crank Time 0.6 0.8 (2) 1.0 (3) 1.2 (4) 1.4 (5) 1.6 (6) 1.8 (7) 2.0 (8) 4.0 (9) SECONDS: If the unit is programmed for no engine checking or voltage sense, the crank time must be set to the appropriate duration. The default setting is 0.6 second and the LED will flash once.
  • Page 53 3-10 Accessory State During Wait-To-Start On: This feature will allow the se- lection of the accessory output to be ON or OFF during wait-to-start. Use the two-honk setting for OFF. 3-11 2nd Status Output: Normal: This feature will allow selection of status output or a rear defogger mode that turns on ten seconds after the vehicle has started if the vehicle interior temperature is below 55 degrees F.

  • Page 54: Bitwriter

    ➤ Bitwriter ® The Bitwriter® has the ability to fine tune certain features of the system. These features and the adjustments that may be programmed are described in the table that follows. Note: Feature programming for Responder LC remote controls with a display screen are available when using the Bitwriter, however these features do not apply to this system.
  • Page 55 Feature Default Optional settings setting Feature programming Unlocked Locked Transmitter programming Unlocked Locked Remote start runtime 12 minutes 1-60 minutes © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 56: Shutdown Diagnostics

    Shutdown diagnostics To perform shutdown diagnostics: With the ignition OFF, press and hold the Valet/Program switch. Turn the ignition ON and then back OFF while holding the Valet/Pro- gram switch. Release the Valet/Program switch. Press and release the Valet/Program switch. The LED flashes a number of times on the control center to report the last shutdown for one minute or until the ignition is turned on, as shown in the following table: LED Flashes...

  • Page 57: Remote Starting Diagnostics

    Remote starting diagnostics When the remote start function is activated, you can determine the cause of the no-start situation by counting the number of parking light flashes from the vehicle. Parking Light Flashes Brake wire is active Hoodpin wire is active Manual transmission mode is enabled and not initialized.

  • Page 58: Remote Start Safety Check

    Remote start safety check Before vehicle reassembly, the remote start system must be checked to ensure safe and trouble-free operation. The following test procedure must be used to verify proper installation and operation of the system. The installation must be com- pleted before testing, including connection to the brake switch and hood switch.

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting ➤ Keyless entry system • System will not passively lock until it is remotely locked and then un- locked: 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.
  • Page 60 • The remote start will activate, but the starter never engages. Check for voltage on the purple starter wire two seconds after the remote start becomes active. If there is voltage present, skip to Step 4. If there is not voltage present, advance to Step 2. Check the 30A fuses.
  • Page 61 • The vehicle starts, but will only run for 10 seconds. Is the remote start programmed for voltage sense? If this does not work, a tach wire should be used. Check shutdown diagnostics. • The climate control system does not work while the unit is operating the vehicle.
  • Page 64 N4102P 2008-09 Vista, CA 92081 www.directed.com © 2008 Directed Electronics—All rights reserved...

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