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INSTALLATION GUIDE
FORD12
Designed by Installers for Installers
© 2021 Directed, Vista CA
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.
2021-02-04
Directed Digital
Solutions

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  • Page 1 Directed Digital INSTALLATION GUIDE Solutions FORD12 Designed by Installers for Installers © 2021 Directed, Vista CA 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: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning! Safety first ........................3 Introduction ............................ 4 Pre-installation and application warnings ..................4 Vehicle application guide ......................5 Main power harness (H1), 12-pin thick gauge connector ............... 6 Auxiliary output harness (H2), 16-pin black connector ..............6 Analog harness (H3), 18-pin white connector ................7 MC501 harness (H4), 8 thick-gauge wires (optional) ..............

  • Page 3: Warning! Safety First

    Do not allow anyone to stand in front of or behind the vehicle. This product should not be installed in any convertible vehicles, soft or hard top with a manual transmission. Installation in such vehicles may pose certain risk. Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    In vehicles not equipped with a Factory Hood Pin, must permanently ground the vehicles N.C OEM Hood Š Pin input for successful operation. See Directechs for hood pin location. Note: Does not apply to vehicles witha (-) Hood Pin such as the 2017-2019 F-250 - F-450.

  • Page 5: Vehicle Application Guide

    PK: Transponder & Immobilizer Override DL: OE Door Lock & Alarm Controls FOB: Sync CAN Interface w/ FOB Remote RS: Remote Start & Engine Controls SS: Integrated Security & Monitoring ST: Function/Feature Status Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 6: Main Power Harness (H1), 12-Pin Thick Gauge Connector

    If these outputs are not used by the firmware, they can be configured by the installer when the module is flashed. Note that they are low current and a relay may be necessary. Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 7: Analog Harness (H3), 18-Pin White Connector

    These connections are only required if the corresponding statuses are not supported by the firmware. See "Vehicle application guide" on page 5 for a list of compatible features. Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 8: Installation (Wiring Diagrams & Vehicle Wiring Reference Charts)

    Refer to ‘Vehicle connections’ for wire and connector (+) Siren Output: Brown: 17 details. (-) Parking Lights: Gray or Yellow, pin 11 Siren Parking Light Interrupt: Pin 4 Headlight Switch Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 9: Type 1 - With Oem Remote Start And Without T-Harness

    Refer to 3: Brown/Red: (-) Parking Light Output ‘Vehicle connections’ for wire and connector Siren details. (-) Parking Lights: Gray or Yellow, pin 11 Parking Light Interrupt: Pin 4 Headlight Switch Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 10: Type 1 - Without Oem Remote Start And With T-Harness (Thfoc2)

    Refer to ‘Vehicle connections’ for wire and connector (+) Siren Output: Brown: 17 details. (-) Parking Lights: Gray or Yellow, pin 11 Siren Parking Light Interrupt: Pin 4 Headlight Switch Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 11: Type 1 - Without Oem Remote Start And Without T-Harness

    4: Yellow/Red: Parking Light Interrupt (vehicle side) details. 3: Brown/Red: (-) Parking Light Output Siren (-) Parking Lights: Gray or Yellow, pin 11 Parking Light Interrupt: Pin 4 Headlight Switch Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.
  • Page 12 (w/ OEM Remote Start) Orange CAN 2 Low Violet/Orange or Violet Data Gateway module right of steering column. Black (w/ OEM Remote Start) Hood Pin Blue/Orange N.C. BCM-Dash Fuse Box, plug (C). Black Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.
  • Page 13 Black (w/ OEM Remote Start) CAN 2 Low Violet/Orange Data Gateway module on OBDII connector. Black (w/ OEM Remote Start) Hood Pin Blue/Orange N.C. BCM-Dash Fuse Box, plug (F). Black Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.
  • Page 14 Black (w/ OEM Remote Start) CAN 2 Low Violet/Orange Data Gateway module at OBDII. Black (w/ OEM Remote Start) Hood Pin Blue/Orange N.C. BCM in passenger kick,, plug (F). Black Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.
  • Page 15 Gateway module at OBDII. Black (w/ OEM Remote Start) CAN 2 Low Violet/Orange Data Gateway module at OBDII. Black (w/ OEM Remote Start) Hood Pin Brown BCM in passenger kick,, plug (F). Black Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.
  • Page 16 Gateway module at OBDII. Black (w/ OEM Remote Start) CAN 2 Low Violet/Orange Data Gateway module at OBDII. Black (w/ OEM Remote Start) Hood Pin Brown BCM-Dash Fuse Box, plug (F). Black Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.
  • Page 17 Gateway module at OBDII. Black (w/ OEM Remote Start) CAN 2 Low Violet/Orange Data Gateway module at OBDII. Black (w/ OEM Remote Start) Hood Pin Blue/Orange N.C. BCM-Dash Fuse Box, plug (C). Black Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.
  • Page 18 Gateway module at OBDII. Black Remote Start) CAN 2 Low (w/ OEM Violet/Orange Data Gateway module at OBDII. Black Remote Start) Hood Pin Blue/Orange N.C. BCM-Dash Fuse Box, plug (C). Black Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.
  • Page 19 (w/ OEM Remote Start) CAN 2 Low Violet/Orange Data Gateway module right of steering column. Black (w/ OEM Remote Start) Hood Pin Blue/Orange N.C. BCM-Dash Fuse Box, plug (C). Black Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.
  • Page 20 Black (w/ OEM Remote Start) CAN 2 Low Violet/Orange Data Gateway module on OBDII connector. Black (w/ OEM Remote Start) Hood Pin Blue/Orange N.C. BCM-Dash Fuse Box, plug (F). Black Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.
  • Page 21 Gateway module right of steering column. Black Remote Start) Hood Pin Blue/Orange N.C. BCM-Dash Fuse Box, plug (C). Black Power Liftgate Gray/Yellow Power liftgate switch. Black Trunk/Hatch Release Brown BCM-Dash Fuse Box, plug (D). Blue Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 22: Type 2 - With Oem Remote Start And With T-Harness (Thfoc2)

    (+) Parking Lights (FR): Brown/Yellow pin 28 behind glovebox) (+) Parking Lights (RR): (+) Parking Lights (RL): 4 x 1A Diodes White/Orange, pin 48 (Gray Plug ‘F’ Violet/Green, pin 53 behind glovebox) Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 23: Type 2 - With Oem Remote Start And Without T-Harness

    (+) Parking Lights (FR): Brown/Yellow pin 28 behind glovebox) (+) Parking Lights (RR): (+) Parking Lights (RL): White/Orange, pin 48 Violet/Green, pin 53 (Gray Plug ‘F’ behind glovebox) 4 x 1A Diodes Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 24: Type 2 - Without Oem Remote Start And With T-Harness (Thfoc2)

    (+) Parking Lights (FR): Brown/Yellow pin 28 behind glovebox) (+) Parking Lights (RR): (+) Parking Lights (RL): 4 x 1A Diodes White/Orange, pin 48 (Plug ‘F’ Violet/Green, pin 53 behind glovebox) Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 25: Type 2 - Without Oem Remote Start And Without T-Harness

    (+) Parking Lights (FR): Brown/Yellow pin 28 behind glovebox) (+) Parking Lights (RR): (+) Parking Lights (RL): White/Orange, pin 48 Violet/Green, pin 53 (Plug ‘F’ behind glovebox) 4 x 1A Diodes Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.
  • Page 26 Gateway module on OBDII connector. Black Remote Start) CAN 2 Low (w/ OEM Violet/Orange Data Gateway module on OBDII connector. Black Remote Start) Hood Pin Blue/Orange BCM behind glove box, plug (E). Black Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 27: Type 3 - With Oem Remote Start And With T-Harness (Thfoc2)

    Fuse 15A 52 53 (+) Parking Lights (RL): (+) Parking Lights (RR): Violet/Green, pin 53 3 x 1A Diodes White/Orange, pin 48 (+) Parking Lights (FL) & (FR): Blue/Gray, pin 52 Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 28: Type 3 - With Oem Remote Start And Without T-Harness

    Fuse 15A 52 53 (+) Parking Lights (RL): (+) Parking Lights (RR): 3 x 1A Diodes Violet/Green, pin 53 White/Orange, pin 48 (+) Parking Lights (FL) & (FR): Blue/Gray, pin 52 Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 29: Type 3 - Without Oem Remote Start And With T-Harness (Thfoc2)

    Fuse 15A 52 53 (+) Parking Lights (RL): (+) Parking Lights (RR): Violet/Green, pin 53 3 x 1A Diodes White/Orange, pin 48 (+) Parking Lights (FL) & (FR): Blue/Gray, pin 52 Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 30: Type 3 - Without Oem Remote Start And Without T-Harness

    Fuse 15A 52 53 (+) Parking Lights (LR): (+) Parking Lights (RR): Violet/Green, pin 53 3 x 1A Diodes White/Orange, pin 48 (+) Parking Lights (LF) & (RF): Blue/Gray, pin 52 Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.
  • Page 31 BCM in passenger footwell, plug (F). Gray & Right Parking Lights 2, Rear Left Violet/Green BCM in passenger footwell, plug (F). Gray Parking Lights 2, Rear White/Orange BCM in passenger footwell, plug (F). Gray Right Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.
  • Page 32 Front Left & Right Parking Lights 2, Rear Left Violet/Green BCM in passenger footwell, plug (F). Gray Parking Lights 2, Rear White/Orange BCM in passenger footwell, plug (F). Gray Right Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 33: Type 4 - With Oem Remote Start And With T-Harness (Thfoc2)

    18 19 Siren 20 21 Fuse 15A (+) 12V: Red, pin 22 (+) Parking Lights (R): Brown/Yellow, pin 37 2 x 1A Diodes (+) Parking Lights (L): Green/Orange, pin 30 Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 34: Type 4 - With Oem Remote Start And Without T-Harness

    13 14 15 16 18 19 Fuse 15A (+) 12V: Red, pin 22 20 21 (+) Parking Lights (R): Brown/Yellow, pin 37 2 x 1A Diodes (+) Parking Lights (L): Green/Orange, pin 30 Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 35: Type 4 - Without Oem Remote Start And With T-Harness (Thfoc2)

    (+) Siren Output: Brown: 17 18 19 20 21 Fuse 15A (+) 12V: Red, pin 22 (+) Parking Lights (R): Brown/Yellow, pin 37 2 x 1A Diodes (+) Parking Lights (L): Green/Orange, pin 30 Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 36: Type 4 - Without Oem Remote Start And Without T-Harness

    Siren 18 19 Fuse 15A (+) 12V: Red, pin 22 20 21 (+) Parking Lights (R): Brown/Yellow, pin 37 2 x 1A Diodes (+) Parking Lights (L): Green/Orange, pin 30 Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.
  • Page 37 Orange Data Gateway module on OBDII connector. Black (w/ OEM Remote Start) Green/Orange (L); Parking lights BCM - Dash Fuse Box, plug (F). Black (Front left & right) Brown/Yellow (R) Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.
  • Page 38 Orange Data Gateway module on OBDII connector. Black (w/ OEM Remote Start) Green/Orange (L); Parking lights BCM - Dash Fuse Box, plug (F). Black (Front left & right) Brown/Yellow (R) Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 39: Type 5 - With Oem Remote Start And With T-Harness (Thfoc2)

    (black plug ‘B’ in passenger footwell) (+)12V: Red, pin 1 Siren Fuse 15A (+) Parking Lights (LR): (+) Parking Lights (RR): Violet/Green, pin 53 2 x 1A Diodes White/Orange, pin 48 Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 40: Type 5 - With Oem Remote Start And Without T-Harness

    (Gray plug ‘F’ in passenger footwell) Siren (+)12V: Red,pin 1 Fuse 15A (+) Parking Lights (RL): (+) Parking Lights (RR): 2 x 1A Diodes Violet/Green, pin 53 White/Orange, pin 48 Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 41: Type 5 - Without Oem Remote Start And With T-Harness (Thfoc2)

    (black plug ‘B’ in passenger footwell) (+) Siren Output: Brown: 17 (+)12V: Red,pin 1 Fuse 15A (+) Parking Lights (RL): (+) Parking Lights (RR): Violet/Green, pin 53 2 x 1A Diodes White/Orange, pin 48 Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 42: T-Harness

    (black plug ‘B’ in passenger footwell) (+)12V: Red,pin 1 Siren Fuse 15A (+) Parking Lights (LR): (+) Parking Lights (RR): Violet/Green, pin 53 2 x 1A Diodes White/Orange, pin 48 Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.
  • Page 43 Gateway module on OBDII connector. Black OEM Remote Start) Parking Lights (LR) Violet/Green BCM in passenger footwell, plug (F). Gray Parking Lights (RR) White/Orange BCM in passenger footwell, plug (F). Gray Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 44: Type 6 - With Oem Remote Start And With T-Harness (Thfoc2)

    18 19 Siren 20 21 Fuse 15A (+) 12V: Red, pin 22 (+) Parking Lights (R): White/Orange, pin 51 2 x 3A Diodes (+) Parking Lights (L): Violet/Green, pin 25 Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 45: Type 6 - With Oem Remote Start And Without T-Harness

    13 14 15 16 18 19 Fuse 15A (+) 12V: Red, pin 22 20 21 (+) Parking Lights (R): White/Orange, pin 51 2 x 3A Diodes (+) Parking Lights (L): Violet/Green, pin 25 Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 46: Type 6 - Without Oem Remote Start And With T-Harness (Thfoc2)

    (+) Siren Output: Brown: 17 18 19 20 21 Fuse 15A (+) 12V: Red, pin 22 (+) Parking Lights (R): White/Orange, pin 51 2 x 3A Diodes (+) Parking Lights (L): Violet/Green, pin 25 Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 47: T-Harness

    (+) Siren Output: Brown: 17 20 21 Siren Fuse 15A (+) 12V: Red, pin 22 (+) Parking Lights (R): White/Orange, pin 51 2 x 3A Diodes (+) Parking Lights (L): Violet/Green, pin 25 Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.
  • Page 48 Gateway Module on back of BCM-Dash Fuse Box. Black OEM Remote Start) Violet/Green (L) Parking lights BCM - Dash Fuse Box, plug (E). Blue (Front left & right) White/Orange (R) Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 49: Connecting The Module

    Before connecting the Directed Digital Solutions, it is important to ensure that the proper feature and function programming is selected using the configuration wizard. Visit www.directechs.com to use the latest version of the online tool. Flashing a module using your computer: 1.

  • Page 50: Optional Sensors

    DO NOT connect the SmartStart 2-pin power harness when using the Directed Digital Solutions. Power and ground will be provided by the D2D connector on main module. Refer to the SmartStart documentation for further details. Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 51: Module Programming

    DATA Tach: Firmware using DATA Tach, the tachometer is preprogrammed for the vehicle and no further action is required. For instructions on how to adjust tach or use Virtual tach, refer to "Initialize Virtual Tach"...
  • Page 52 DATA Tach: Firmware using DATA Tach, the tachometer is preprogrammed for the vehicle and no further action is required. For instructions on how to adjust tach or use Virtual tach, refer to "Initialize Virtual Tach"...

  • Page 53: Led Diagnostics And Troubleshooting

    External module synchronization Description Troubleshooting OBDII feature not supported. The diagnostic data bus was not detected, therefore the SmartStart features will be limited. (Flashes red, red, then orange) x 10 Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.
  • Page 54 The vehicle was detected as moving, which prevents the system from shutting it down. Flashes red x 4 Analog error codes Description Troubleshooting DEI feature error. A feature config file mismatch was detected. Please contact Technical Support. Flashes red, green & orange Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 55: Soft Reset

    After 3 seconds the LED turns ON solid orange. Keep holding the programming button until & & the LED flashes red, then orange slowly. Solid Hold Flashes Release the programming button. The LED turns ON solid red. & Release Solid Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 56: Learning The Tach (Not Needed With Virtual Tach)

    Important! After successfully learning Virtual Tach, a small minority of vehicle starters may over crank or under crank during remote start. Use the VirtualTach Fine tune feature in the configuration wizard to adjust the starter output time in 50mS increments to compensate for such an occurrence. Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 57: Limited Lifetime Consumer Warranty

    This product may be covered by a Guaranteed Protection Plan (“GPP”). See your authorized Directed dealer for details of the plan or call Directed Customer Service at 1-800-876-0800. (920-10011-01 2011-06) Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 58: Quick Reference Guide

    With Get In and Go, you simply remote start the vehicle, unlock the doors, get in and go... All that's left to do is put the gear in drive and drive off. Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.
  • Page 59 The application enables a “Cloud-Connected Car” like never before, providing 2-way interaction with your vehicle. Connectivity is managed through the Directed Cloud Services (DCS) network linking car, app, end user, and the Internet. For more information, visit www.mysmartstart.com. Notes Directed Digital Solutions FORD12 © 2021-02-04 Directed. All rights reserved.

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