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Directed Electronics Automate AM5 Installation Manual

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AM5 Security System
Installation Guide
Important: This product is intended for installation by a profes-
sional 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.
© 2008 Directed Electronics, Vista, CA
N3101A 2008-07

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  • Page 1 Important: This product is intended for installation by a profes- sional 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. © 2008 Directed Electronics, Vista, CA N3101A 2008-07...
  • Page 2 Bitwriter®, Code Hopping™, Doubleguard®, ESP™, FailSafe®, 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) ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents What is included ....................5 Control module ..................5 Installation points to remember ................6 Before beginning the installation ..............7 After the installation .................7 Tools required...................8 Deciding on component locations................9 Control module ..................9 Integrated LED/Valet switch ..............10 Starter kill relay ..................11 Finding the wires you need ................12 Obtaining constant 12V ................12 12V switched ignition wire ..............13 Parking light wire ..................14...
  • Page 4 Master dealer remotes ..................41 Transmitter configurations .................43 Standard configuration ................43 Troubleshooting ....................44 Quick reference install guide ................47...

  • Page 5: What Is Included

    What is included • Control module • Integrated LED/Valet switch • 2 four-button • 2-pin input/output transmitters (p/n 474A) harness • XR Plus receiver • 3-pin door lock harness • 12-pin main harness Control module © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.

  • Page 6: Installation Points To Remember

    Many airbag systems display a diagnostic code through their warning light after they lose power. Disconnecting the battery requires this code to be erased, a procedure that can require a trip to the dealer. © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.

  • Page 7: Before Beginning The Installation

    Prevention® Circuitry. NPC™ can bypass both instant trigger zones and make them seem to have stop working. • Carefully reassemble the underdash trim panels. • Inspect the engine compartment for tools that may have been left behind. © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.

  • Page 8: Tools Required

    Some vehicles may require additional tools. • Digital multimeter • Nutdriver and/or socket • Wire cutters/strippers • Panel removal tool • Solderless terminal • Drill bit set crimpers • Torx driver set • Work light © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.

  • Page 9: Deciding On Component Locations

    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, and above the radio. © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.

  • Page 10: Integrated Led/Valet Switch

    Do not use a step drill bit (unibit) for drilling the 5/16” hole. It is recommened to use a 5/16” drill bit. Use care to ensure the hole is drilled straight. Drilling at an angle may cause product malfunction. © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.

  • Page 11: Starter Kill Relay

    Always make the relay and its connections difficult to discern from the factory wiring. Exposed yellow butt connectors do not look like factory parts, and so do not fool anyone. Routing the starter kill wires away from the steering column is the recommended method. © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.

  • Page 12: Finding The Wires You Need

    Do not remove the fuse holder on the red wire. It ensures that the control module has its own fuse of proper value, regardless of how many accessories are added to the main power feed. © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.

  • Page 13: Switched Ignition Wire

    If it drops zero or close to zero, go back to Step 3. If it stays steady at (+)12V, you have found an ig ni tion wire. © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.

  • Page 14: Parking Light Wire

    Usually, the area near the headlight/parking light switch is an excellent area to start, as is the kick panel. Turn on the parking lights. If your meter shows (+)12V, turn off the parking lights and make sure it goes back to zero. © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.
  • Page 15 If the meter changes more than a volt when using the dimmer, look for another wire. If it stays relatively close to (+)12V, you have found your parking light wire. © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.

  • Page 16: Door Pin Switch

    The domelight 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 provides a trigger for all doors. © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.

  • Page 17: Making Your Wiring Connections

    If you use tapping connectors such as T-Taps (not to be confused with Scotch Locks), avoid using them in higher-current applications (constant 12V, ground, etc.) Some tapping connectors are inferior in quality and should be avoided. © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.

  • Page 18: Primary Harness (H1)

    (-) Multiplex input (Zone4) H2/1 BROWN (-) Horn Honk output H2/2 ➤ Door lock harness (H3) H3/1 BLUE (-) Unlock, (+) Lock output H3/2 Not used H3/3 GREEN (-) Lock, (+) Unlock output © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.

  • Page 19: Wire Connection Guides

    12V supply to the ignition switch. Important: Always use a fuse within 12 inches of the point you obtain (+)12V. Do not use the 15A fuse in the harness, it protects the module. © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.
  • Page 20 (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. © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.
  • Page 21 In vehicles with factory delays on the domelight circuit, there is usually a wire that is unaffected by the delay circuitry. © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.
  • Page 22 Note: Zones 2 and 4 are shunted when this channel becomes active. Zones 2 and 4 re-activate 5-seconds after this output ceases. Other features can be programmed to channel 3 using the Bitwriter®. © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.
  • Page 23 It supplys a (+) 10A output. If the light flash polarity fuse jumper inside the unit is moved to the opposite position (see Internal Jumpers), this wire supplies (-) 10A output. This is suitable for driving (-) parking light wires. © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.
  • Page 24 Important: A 1- amp diode (type 1N4004) is required when connecting the Orange wire to control module 529T or 530T window controller. Insert the diode as shown below. © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.

  • Page 25: Auxiliary Harness (H2)

    This input responds to a negative input with Warn Away or instant trig- ger. It can be used with Directed dual-stage sensors. It can also be used for hood and trunk pins and reports Zone 4. © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.

  • Page 26: Door Lock Harness (H3)

    Bitwriter, they may be locked. Before re-programming the learn routines, first unlock them with the Bitwriter. You cannot unlock the previously programmed learn routines manually with the valet switch. © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.

  • Page 27: Onboard Dual Stage Shock Sensor

    ������� ������� The impact sensor has 16 settings including the Off setting. The shock sensor can only be reset with the ZAP function on the Bitwriter. © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.
  • Page 28 The horn/siren emits 1 short and 1 long honk, and the LED flashes 0 to 16 times, depending on the programmed setting, and then shuts off to confirm the shock adjustment mode is exited. © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.

  • Page 29: Internal Polarity Jumper

    H1/2. In the (-) position, the onboard relay is enabled for (-) 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. Light fuse jumper setting © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.

  • Page 30: Bypassing Sensor Inputs

    BLUE wire, zones 1,2 and 4 remain bypassed until five seconds after ground is removed from the BLUE wire. This can be done using the status output of a Directed Electronics remote engine starting unit as shown in the following diagram:...

  • Page 31: Table Of Zones

    Inputs shorter than 0.8 seconds triggers Warn Away® response, while inputs longer than 0.8 sec- onds instantly trigger full alarm. Ignition input Yellow (H1/4) + ignition wire. Note: The WarnAway repsonse does not report on the LED. © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.

  • Page 32: Long Term Event History

    Rapid resume logic The current state of the alarm is stored in non-volatile memory. If power is lost and then reconnected, the system recalls the stored state from memory (arm, disam, and Valet mode). © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.

  • Page 33: High Security Disarm

    Disarm if the unlock button was pressed. If the lock or unlock button is used after the 5-second period during a system alarm, the horn silences but the system remains in the armed state (there is no horn honk). © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.

  • Page 34: Feature Programming

    • The integrated LED/Valet switch to enter the feature programming routine. • Use of the Directed Electronics Bitwriter® is recommended. Ex- panded programming options are only available when using the Directed Electronics Bitwriter®. Important: When Feature Programming Lockout is set to On, all features are locked and can only be accessed using a Bitwriter®.

  • Page 35: After Programming A Feature

    Release, then press and hold the integrated LED/Valet switch. • After 3-seconds, the unit advances to the next menu and the horn sounds the number of times corresponding to the menu selected (once or twice). © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.

  • Page 36: Exiting Feature Programming

    ➤ Exiting feature programming Feature programming is exited when: • Door is closed. • Ignition is turned on. • No activity for 15-seconds. • Integrated LED/Valet switch is pressed and released too many times. © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.

  • Page 37: Bitwriter Only Features

    Panic w/ ignition OFF Dealer master se- Dealer Master Security Zone On curity Zone (default) Transmitter program- Transmitter programming LOCKED ming Unlocked Feature program- Feature programming LOCKED ming UNLOCKED Shock sensor level 0-16 programmable © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.

  • Page 38: Feature Menus

    Siren Duration–30 seconds Siren Duration 60 seconds Valet switch input: 1 pulse 2-5 pulses Horn honk pulse duration 0.030, 0.040, 0.050 sec- 0.020seconds (does not af- onds fect full trigger pulse dura- tion) © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.
  • Page 39 3.5 sec, 0.4 sec. Single Lock Pulse Double lock Pulse Single Unlock Pulse Double Unlock Pulse Channel 3: Validity Second Unlock Code Hopping On Code Hopping Off Comfort closure Off Comfort Closure 1, Comfort Closure 2 © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.

  • Page 40: Transmitter Learn Routine

    Note: It is not possible to teach a transmitter button to the system ������� more than one time. Up to 4 transmitters can be learned to your Security System. Release. Once the transmitter is learned, the integrated LED/Valet switch can be released. © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.

  • Page 41: Exiting Feature Programming

    ➤ Exiting feature programming Feature programming is exited when: • Door is closed. • Ignition is turned on. • No activity for 15-seconds. • Integrated LED/Valet switch is pressed and released too many times. © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.

  • Page 42: Master Dealer Remotes

    Release. Once the transmitter is learned, the integrated LED/Valet switch can be released. Transmitter programming table Step No. Function Wire Color Auto learn standard configuration No function for dealer master remote Delete all transmitters © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.
  • Page 43 The system then op- erates according to how the operating settings have been preset. It is also possible to reprogram the operating settings by following the feature programming section of this guide. © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.

  • Page 44: Transmitter Configurations

    Operates Channel 2 and Silent Mode Operates Panic Operates Channel 3 With standard configuration Multi-Level Security Arming is available to to the user, a feature that cannot be accessed from a single button arm/ disarm configuration transmitter. ������� © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Settings Learn Routine and Feature Descriptions sections. • Is the horn honk pulse duration long enough? Some cars require a longer pulse on the horn wire for it to honk. (See feature program- ming menu 1 step 7) © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.
  • Page 46 If the LED/Valet switch is released or possibly damaged, the alarm exits programming. • If the buttons on the remote are pressed too quickly, the alarm does not see the Arm/Disarm command and exits programming. © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.

  • Page 47: Quick Reference Install Guide

    Quick reference install guide © 2008 Directed Electronics All rights reserved.
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