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Responder LC Model 5501
Remote Start Keyless Entry
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
N4702V 2008-08

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  • Page 1 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 N4702V 2008-08...
  • Page 2 Bitwriter®, Code Hopping™, Doubleguard®, ESP™, 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 ................9 Status LED ....................9 Before beginning the installation ...............10 After the installation ................10 Component location and finding wires...............11 Making your wiring connections ...............11 Primary harness (H1), 12-pin connector .............12 Auxiliary harness (H2), 7-pin connector .............12...
  • Page 4 Feature descriptions ..................48 Menu 1 - Keyless entry ................48 Menu 2 - Convenience ................50 Menu 3 - Remote start ................53 Bitwriter® .....................56 Additional system features ................57 Shutdown diagnostics ..................58 Remote starting diagnostics ................59 Remote start safety check .................60 Troubleshooting ....................61 Keyless entry system ................61 Remote start ..................61...

  • Page 5: Warning! Safety First

    This testing should be performed by an authorized Directed Electronics dealer in accordance with the Safety Check outlined in this product installation guide. If the vehicle starts in gear, cease remote start operation immediately and consult with the user to fix the problem immediately.
  • Page 6 The remote start module must be removed or properly reinstalled so that the vehicle does not start in gear. All installations must be performed by an authorized Directed Electronics dealer. OPERATION OF THE REMOTE START MODULE IF THE VEHICLE STARTS IN GEAR IS CONTRARY TO ITS INTENDED MODE OF OPERATION.

  • Page 7: What Is Included

    The microprocessor “saves” the base voltage as a reference. When Virtual Tach “sees” the slightest uptick in voltage, indicating that the alternator is charging the battery, the starter motor shuts off instantly. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 8: D2D

    The control center position should be discussed with the vehicle’s owner prior to installation. The LED and Valet switch is housed on the control center, so you will want to make sure that the customer is satisfied with the location. Valet switch © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 9: Valet® Program Switch

    The status LED is built into the control center. An optional LED (p/n 8634) is available if the onboard LED will not be used for the install. The LED fits into a 9/32-inch hole. Valet switch © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 10: Before Beginning The Installation

    After the installation Test all functions. The Using Your System section of the Owner’s Guide is very helpful when testing. Review and complete the Safety Check section of this guide prior to the vehicle reassembly. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 11: Component Location And Finding Wires

    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.) These connectors are inferior in quality and should be avoided. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

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

    (-) 200mA AUX 1 OUTPUT H2/3 VIOLET/BLACK (-) 200mA AUX 2 OUTPUT H2/4 WHITE/BLACK (-) 200mA AUX 3 OUTPUT H2/5 LIGHT BLUE (-) 200mA 2ND UNLOCK OUTPUT H2/6 GRAY/BLACK (-) DIESEL WAIT TO START INPUT H2/7 © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 13: Heavy Gauge Remote Start, (H3) 8-Pin Connector

    Remote start input, 5-pin connector BLACK/WHITE (-) NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH INPUT VIOLET/WHITE TACHOMETER INPUT BROWN (+) BRAKE SHUTDOWN INPUT GRAY N/O or N/C (-) HOOD PIN SWITCH INPUT BLUE/WHITE (-) 200 mA 2ND STATUS/REAR DEFOGGER OUTPUT © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 14: Remote Start Auxiliary Output, 5-Pin

    1-amp diode in line to prevent feedback from the vehicle. Door lock harness, 3-pin connector BLUE (+) LOCK (-) UNLOCK OUTPUT EMPTY NOT USED GREEN (-) LOCK (+) UNLOCK OUTPUT © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 15: Wire Connection Guides

    12V supply to the ignition switch. Note: Always use a fuse within 12 inches of the point you obtain (+)12V. Do not use the 15A fuse in the harness for this purpose. This fuse protects the module. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
  • Page 16 If the vehicle has a mul- tiplex circuit that needs the light switch isolated, you can remove the onboard light flash fuse and replace it with the specified resistor (paying attention to the polarity selection). © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
  • Page 17 Connect the violet wire to a wire that shows (+)12V when any door is opened, and ground when the door is closed. *Door trigger input is needed if one of the following are used: MTS, passive arming, auto re-locking, door ajar error honk or Smart Key control. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
  • Page 18 Note: *Door trigger input is needed when one of the following are used: MTS, passive arming, auto re-locking, door ajar error honk or Smart Key control. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
  • Page 19 The number of activation inputs can be programmed to 1 or 2 pulses with an optional momentary switch. This setting affects both the input wire and the remote control when operating the remote starter. To white/blue activation input on system © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
  • Page 20 The GWA can be hooked up to an optional starter kill/anti-grind relay control module, a voice module or any accessory that requires a ground when armed. Note: The one time bypass feature does not disable function. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 21: Auxiliary Harness (H2)

    This can be used to pulse the arm wire of the vehicle’s factory anti-theft device. Use a relay to send a (-) or (+) pulse to the arm wire. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
  • Page 22 Validity: Output that sends a signal as long as the transmission is re- ceived. Latched: Output that sends a signal when the Aux channel button is pressed and continues until the same button is pressed. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
  • Page 23 The system has a programmable onboard timer (See Feature menu#3, feature 9) so it is not mandatory to connect to the wait-to-start wire in the vehicle. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
  • Page 24 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 25: Heavy Gauge, 8-Pin Connector

    This wire is the polarity feed for the Ignition 1 relay. PINK/WHITE IGNITION 2 / FLEX RELAY OUTPUT 30 H3/6 This wire is factory programmed as Ignition 2 and can be programmed as a 2nd accessory or 2nd starter. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
  • Page 26 #1077. (See menu # 3 Feature 8 for programming options) See the diagram below for more wiring detail.) RED/BLACK (+) FUSED (30A) ACCESSORY/STARTER INPUT H3/8 This wire is the polarity feed to the accessory and starter relays. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 27: Remote Start Input - 5-Pin Connector

    (+) 12V when the brake pedal is depressed. The re- mote start is disabled or shut down when the brake pedal is depressed. Important: This wire MUST be used when installing this unit on a manual transmission vehicle. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
  • Page 28 The Blue/White wire can also be used to activate the defogger trigger (latched/pulsed) 10-seconds after the remote start engages. (See the Feature Descriptions, Menu#3, feature 11 for details about programming this output.) © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 29: Remote Start Auxiliary Output, 5-Pin

    It can be used to activate a bypass module or power the key sense wire in most vehicles to disarm the factory alarm without unlocking. Note: Check vehicle information to verify if a bypass module is needed or if the key sense wire is needed. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 30: Door Lock Wire Diagrams

    Important: You can use a 456L door lock learn module for Type G and H, instead of relays and resistors. For additional information and wiring diagrams see Document 1041 at www.directechs.com under the Resource tab. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 31: Neutral Safety Switch Interface

    Motors product or a Dodge Dakota pickup, please call Directed Electron- ics Technical Support for an alternative shut-down method. Do not return the vehicle to the customer until this feature is properly installed! © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 32: Plug-In Led And Valet/Program Switch

    IC upgrade (p/n 998M). Bitwriter 2 compatible. Some bitwriters with a date code of 6B do not require the IC upgrade refer to Tech Tip #1112 for more infor mation. Bitwriter 2 compatible. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 33: Tachometer Settings

    Bitwriter to add or subtract the starter output time. You can adjust the output time in increments of 50mSec of the learned time using the Bitwriter. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 34: Tach Learning

    1. Start the vehicle with the key. 2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the Valet/Program switch. 3. After 3 seconds the LED will light constant when the tach signal is learned. 4. Release the Valet/Program switch. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 35: D2D Jumper Settings

    There are two settings: one for using an internal docking module, (p/n 400N) or an external module. Jumpers Jumper settings when using an onboard D-2-D module Jumper settings when using an external D-2-D module Jumpers © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 36: Setting The Light Flash Polarity

    (-) light flash output. P/N 8617 or a standard automotive SPDT relay must be used on the H1/11 light flash output harness wire. (Light Flash Fuse Jumper is under access door - use needle nose pliers to change fuse position) Access door © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 37: Remote Control Learn Routine

    Transmit LED lights up. Next enter the remote control learn routine using the control center, and choose the function for “auto learn standard configuration” listed on the program grid. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
  • Page 38 Once you have selected the function step, press the switch once more and hold it. The LED flashes and the horn honks to confirm the selected functional step. Release the Program switch. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
  • Page 39 Learn Routine is exited if: The ignition is turned off The program switch is pressed too many times More than 30 seconds elapses between steps © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 40: Remote Control Configuration

    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. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
  • Page 41 A U X Function Shift Cabin Runtime Temperature Check request (2-way only) (2-way only) Important: To access Cabin Temperature request and Run- time Check, press the button the specified amount of times, and then hold. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 42: System Features Learn Routine

    If the button is not released, the program jumps to the next menu and the horn honks twice. There are three possible menus. Select the menu you want, then release the Valet/ Program switch. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
  • Page 43 Once a feature is programmed: Other features can be programmed within the same menu Another menu can be selected The learn routine can be exited if programming is complete © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
  • Page 44 System Features Learn Routine procedure. The learn routine is exited if any of the following occurs: The ignition is turned On There is no activity for 30 seconds The Valet/Program switch is pressed too many times © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 45: Feature Menus

    2nd unlock on Ign- on Ign- unlock control after control with first unlock first unlock No Comfort Comfort Comfort Comfort Closure 1 Closure 2 Closure Closure Normally Hood Trigger Normally Open Type closed © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 46: Menu 2 - Convenience

    Aux 3 Output Latch Latch reset/ Timed 30 secs type Aux 3 Linking No Linking Link to Arm Link to Disarm Link to Arm/ Smart Key Control Disarm (Link to Remote Start Off) © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 47: Menu 3 - Remote Start

    Accessory during Diesel Start Delay Status Status 2 Latch Rear Pulse Rear Output Defogger Defogger Constant Parking Light Pulsed Output Anti-grind Output Normal Tach Mode Increase Decrease Starter Release Vehicle temp auto report © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 48: Feature Descriptions

    This feature makes the system compliant with these regulations. The LED flashes twice (2) to indicate Panic with ignition Off. When Panic is Off, the LED flashes (3) © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
  • Page 49 (3) 2nd unlock On with ignition control, first unlock turns On the 2nd unlock output, and unlocks the passengers doors at the same time the driver door is unlocked with ignition controlled locks. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 50: Menu 2 - Convenience

    When going through this procedure the horn honks once indicating that One Time Bypass has been activated. One time bypass On (2), the system passively locks the vehicle 30 seconds after the ignition is turned off, and the door has been opened and closed. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
  • Page 51 2-7 FAD 1 pulse: FAD 2 pulses. This setting determines how many pulses the security system will output on the Factory alarm disarm wire. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
  • Page 52 (4) Output, (5) Off: Aux 3 can be programmed for these output configurations. The unit is set to the default validity output. To change the configuration use the two-honk setting to toggle through the different configurations. Refer to feature 2-8 for additional details. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 53: Menu 3 - Remote Start

    In addition it will monitor the RPM and shut down if the engine RPM is too high or too low. Important: The tach wire must be connected and programmed for the manual transmission mode to work. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
  • Page 54 1 wire, in accessory setting the flex relay will function the same as the Orange accessory 1 wire, in starter setting the flex relay will function the same as the purple starter 1 wire. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
  • Page 55 Normal: Use the two-honk setting to in- crease time by 15% of the original tach programmed time. The LED will flash twice (2). To decrease by 15% of the original programmed time, the LED will flash three (3) times. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 56: Bitwriter

    Diesel start timer 15 seconds 1-90 seconds Timer mode run time 12 minutes 1-16 minutes Timer mode starts 6 starts 1/2/3/4/6/8/10/12/14/16/18 20/22/24 (Starts) Timer mode intervals 3 hours 1/2/3/4/6/8/10/12/14/16/18/ 20/22/24 (Hours) © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 57: Additional System Features

    For information about Valet Mode, Remote starting the vehicle, Manual Trans- mission start and Timer Mode please consult the Owner's Guide (see Using the system and Remote start sections) on the web at www.directechs.com. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 58: Shutdown Diagnostics

    Timer mode error: Ignition is on or shutdown input is active when activating timer mode. Turbo mode error: Turbo mode is programmed off, engine is not on or shutdown input is active. Manual mode error: MTS mode not enabled. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 59: Remote Starting Diagnostics

    Parking light flashes Brake wire is active Hoodpin wire is active Manual transmission mode is enabled and not initialized. Neutral safety wire has no ground or the neu- tral safety switch is Off. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 60: Remote Start Safety Check

    If the starter does not engage, the test is complete. Once the system passes the tests, the vehicle can be re-assembled and delivered. Do not the use the remote start system or finalize the installation if it fails any of the safety check tests. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    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. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
  • Page 62 If there is not a tach signal, recheck the connection to the vehicle’s tach wire and make sure the wire is not broken or shorted to ground leading to the remote start. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
  • Page 63 Foot Brake active (brown wire) No Parking Brake input-Black/white neutral safety wire not showing ground with parking brake set. Tach not hooked up or programmed Toggle switch not installed or not in the ON position. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
  • Page 64 N4702V 2008-08 Vista, CA 92081 www.directed.com © 2008 Directed Electronics—All rights reserved © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

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