Pre-Installation And Application Warnings - Directed Directechs DS3+ Installation Manual

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
compatible
Important: Version 2.00 and higher use different input/output configurations and are NOT compatible with the wiring
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instructions of previous versions. Updating an older version to version 2.00 or higher will require wiring modifications.
Note: Damage to the vehicle may occur if the appropriate wiring modifications are not done.
During remote start sequence, the car console will indicate "no key located". This is normal due to the key wrapped in the
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installation. At vehicle takeover, the message will disappear.
This firmware does not support transponder override. One (1) programmed OEM key must be wired into the vehicle to
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complete installation of a remote starter.
The optional Plug & Play THVWN1 T-Harness is sold separately.
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The OBDII Diagnostic Connector features will remain the same even when the T-Harness is installed.
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Important! All T-Harness wires NOT listed in the diagram are NOT required for the installation. Loose wires such as Siren
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Output and Hood Input may need to be pulled from the tapped section of the T-Harness. Refer to the "Wiring diagram with
T-Harness" for more information on connections and installation instructions..
Unless specified otherwise, all connectors are displayed from the wire side, with the exception of the OBDII diagnostic
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connector.
It is important to check that the fuses are positioned correctly in the module. Proper fuse positioning is displayed on each
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wiring diagram.
Refer to the "Vehicle connections" following the installation diagram.
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General notes: This section highlights important information for this specific firmware.
The installation of an aftermarket hood pin is ONLY required on vehicles that are NOT equipped with a factory hood pin.
[1]
The siren is ONLY required when enabling the security features during module flashing.
[2]
For Key Wrap instructions refer to the "Immobilizer interface" section.
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For security-only installations, refer to the "Locating components in the vehicle" section for Optional starter disable connection.
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933.VW09 2.00.198.12 2018 Volkswagen Passat (Smart Key)
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THVWN1 Keys required for 1 Keys required for
programming operation
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