Contents Introduction Vehicle function compatibilities Pre-installation and application warnings Key type Wiring diagram Locating components in the vehicle Vehicle connections Connecting the module Module programming Important! A master key is required to program the module to the vehicle. LED diagnostics and troubleshooting Soft reset Hard reset Feature programming...
Introduction DB3 is an all-in-one door lock and override module. Warning! This module can only be flashed and configured using DirectLink at www.directechs.com or using the Directechs Mobile application for smartphones. Refer to “Connecting the module” for more information. Vehicle function compatibilities This section lists all the functions compatible with this vehicle for the installation illustrated in this guide.
Pre-installation and application warnings Firmware notes: This section highlights important information for this specific firmware and will assist in pricing accordingly, as well as bringing awareness to any operational or vehicle limitations. T-Harness Keys required for Keys required for compatible programming operation Unless specified otherwise, all connectors are displayed from the wire side, with the exception of the OBDII diagnostic...
Wiring diagram Wiring diagram Refer to "Pre-installation and application warnings" for important information, such as the description of each special note referenced in the diagram ( (-) Parking Lights: Blue, pin 18 SIL: Violet, pin 7 White 20-pin conn. Body ECU Connector XKD2D65 (headlight switch) Diagnostic...
Vehicle connections The connection information listed below is specific to the 2012 Toyota Avalon (G Key). Refer to “Pre-installation and application warnings” for a list of important notes. Data 14-pin blue connector (H1) Module Connects To Conn./Pin Color Description Wire Location (+/-) Wire Color H1/1...
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Input 10-pin black connector (H3) Module Connects To Conn./Pin Color Description Wire Location (+/-) Wire Color H3/1 Green (-) W2W Only - Lock Input Remote Starter H3/2 Blue (-) W2W Only - Unlock Input Remote Starter H3/3 Red/White (-) W2W Only - Trunk Input [2] Remote Starter H3/4 White/Violet...
Connecting the module Important! Make all the required connections to the vehicle, as described in this guide, and double check to ensure everything is correct prior to moving onto programming. Warning! To take advantage of advanced features, you must use DirectLink 4.5 (and higher) or the Directechs Mobile application. Flashing a module using your computer: 1.
Module programming Refer to “LED diagnostics and troubleshooting” for more information and for troubleshooting purposes. Important! A master key is required to program the module to the vehicle. Wait until the LED turns ON solid red. Enable the CAN bus by pressing the Unlock button on the OEM remote, the Unlock button on the inside of the door, or by pressing and releasing the door pin switch.
LED diagnostics and troubleshooting This section provides LED diagnostics and troubleshooting information to guide you through the various stages of your installation. Module Programming Description Troubleshooting Make sure the D2D harness is connected and that 12 Volt is present between the red and black Module has no power.
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Active Ground When Running (Status) Description Troubleshooting Ground When Running (Status) command The module has initialized the remote start sequence. received. Flashes green Ignition ON command received. The module has received the Ignition ON command and is processing the remote start sequence. Flashes red &...
Soft reset A module reset will only erase the steps perfomed in “Module programming”. The firmware and settings flashed to the module will not be affected. D2D installation Connect the 10-pin, 12-pin & 14-pin harnesses to the module. Press and hold the programming button, then connect the 4-pin D2D harness.
Feature programming To enter feature programming routine: 1. Turn the ignition ON, then OFF. 2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the programming button until the LED turns ON orange (after 3 seconds). 3. Release the Programming button. 4. The LED will flash green once slowly to indicate the feature number is 1. After a short delay, the LED flashes red rapidly to indicate the current option of feature 1 (e.g.
Feature and option list It is recommended to configure all the features and options listed below using the configuration tool found on the module flashing page at www.directechs.com. The web offers more options; however, manual configuration of the features is possible using the information on this page.
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Factory remote. Press the Remote Start button on the transmitter.* • Aftermarket remote. • Directed SmartStart application via your smartphone. & The parking lights will flash once to indicate the Parking lights flash x1 Press Remote vehicle is now in Pit Stop Mode.
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