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© 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA N3100 8-00

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  • Page 1 ® AviStart 3100 Installation Guide ® © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA N3100 8-00...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    A control module A relay satellite 2 two-button remote transmitters (P/N 820021) A toggle override switch A plug-in program switch A 542G range-extender antenna A hood pinswitch Avital ® , Bitwriter ™ , Code Hopping ™ , DEI ®...

  • Page 3: Wiring Quick Reference Guide

    wiring quick reference guide © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 4: Warning! Safety First

    warning! safety first The following safety warnings must be observed at all times: Due to the complexity of this system, installation of this product must only be performed by an authorized DEI dealer. When properly installed, this system can start the vehicle via a command signal from the remote control transmitter.

  • Page 5: Installation Points To Remember

    installation points to remember IMPORTANT! This product is designed for fuel-injected, automatic transmission vehicles only. Installing it in a standard transmission vehicle is dangerous and is contrary to its intended use. Before beginning the installation: Please read this entire installation guide before beginning the installation. The installation of this remote start system requires interfacing with many of the vehicle’s systems.

  • Page 6: Finding The Wires You Need

    finding the wires you need IMPORTANT! Do not use a 12V test light or logic probe (computer safe test light) to locate these wires! All testing described in this manual assumes the use of a digital multimeter. obtaining constant 12V We recommend two possible sources for 12V constant: The (+) terminal of the battery, or the constant 12V supply to the ignition switch.

  • Page 7: Finding The 12V Switched Ignition Wire

    5. Cut the wire you suspect of being the starter wire. 6. Attempt to start the car. If the starter engages, reconnect it and go back to Step 3. If the starter does not turn over, you have the right wire. finding the 12V switched ignition wire The ignition wire is powered when the key is in the run or start position.

  • Page 8: Finding The Tachometer Wire

    How to find a (+) parking light flash wire with your multimeter: 1. Set to DCV or DC voltage (12V or 20V is fine). 2. Attach the (-) probe of the meter to chassis ground. 3. Probe the wire you suspect of being the parking light wire. Usually, the area near the headlight/parking light switch is an excellent area to start, as is the kick panel.

  • Page 9: Finding The Wait-To-Start Bulb Wire For Diesels

    finding the wait-to-start bulb wire for diesels In diesel vehicles it is necessary to interface with the wire that turns on the WAIT-TO-START light in the dash- board. This wire illuminates the bulb until the vehicle’s glow plugs are properly heated. When the light goes out the vehicle can be started.

  • Page 10: Remote Start Ribbon Harness Wiring Diagram

    remote start ribbon harness wiring diagram ______ (+) CONSTANT POWER ______ YELLOW (+) IGNITION INPUT TO REMOTE START ______ PINK (-) 200 mA IGNITION RELAY TURN-ON ______ ORANGE (-) 200 mA ACCESSORY RELAY TURN-ON ______ PURPLE (-) 200 mA STARTER RELAY TURN-ON heavy gauge relay satellite wiring diagram ______ (+) HIGH CURRENT 12V INPUT...

  • Page 11: Primary Harness (H1) Wire Connection Guide

    primary harness (H1) wire connection guide H1/1 BLACK (-) chassis ground connection Remove any paint and connect this wire to bare metal, preferably with a factory bolt rather than your own screw. (Screws tend to either strip or loosen with time.) We recommend grounding all your components to the same point in the vehicle.
  • Page 12 Relay for Negative (-) Disarm Wire Relay for Positive (+) Disarm Wire H1/4 YELLOW (+) ignition output to RF system As a stand-alone system: The H1/4 YELLOW wire should not be connected to anything. As an add-on car starter: If connected, disconnect the ignition/accessory input of the remote controlled secu- rity or keyless entry system.
  • Page 13 H1/6 GRAY/BLACK (-) diesel wait-to-start bulb input Connect this wire to the wire in the vehicle that sends the signal to turn on the WAIT-TO-START bulb in the dash- board. In most diesels the wire is negative (ground turns on the bulb) and the GRAY/BLACK can be directly connected to the wire in the vehicle.

  • Page 14: Relay Satellite Key Switch Interface Wire Connection Guide

    H1/8 LIGHT BLUE (-) door unlock output This wire provides a negative output to unlock the vehicle's doors. To interface this output with the vehicle's power door lock system, see the Door Lock Wiring Guide section of this guide. relay satellite key switch interface wire connection guide The heavy gauge wires leading from the relay satellite are used to energize high current circuits in the vehicle.

  • Page 15: Remote Start Harness (H2) Wire Connection Guide

    remote start harness (H2) wire connection guide H2/1 BLUE status/factory security rearm output This output is programmable. If programmed for status output, the wire will supply a 200 mA ground output at all times the remote start is operating. If programmed for factory security rearm, the wire will supply a 200 mA ground pulse whenever the remote start times out or is shut down using the transmitter.

  • Page 16: Neutral Safety Switch Interface

    H2/6 BLACK/WHITE neutral safety switch input Connect this wire to the toggle (override) switch as shown in Figure A. Connect the other wire from the toggle switch to the PARK/NEUTRAL switch in the vehicle. This wire will test with ground with the gear selector either in PARK or NEUTRAL.
  • Page 17 Vehicles with the neutral safety switch built into the column shifter require that the shifter be placed in park in order to remove the keys from the ignition. As a result, it is possible to use the key-in-ignition sense switch to prevent remote starting if the keys are in the ignition.

  • Page 18: Passenger Cars

    general motors trucks, SUVs, and column shifting passenger cars pre-1996 dodge dakota pickups with 2.5 liter motors © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 19: Bypassing Gm Vehicle Anti-Theft Systems (Vats)

    bypassing GM vehicle anti-theft systems (VATS) Vehicles with the GM VATS (Pass Key) systems have a resistor embedded in the ignition key. If the VATS decoder module does not measure the proper resistance when the vehicle is started, the starter and fuel pump may be disabled for up to ten minutes.

  • Page 20: 1995 And Newer Vehicle Anti-Theft Systems (Immobilizers)

    1995 and newer vehicle anti-theft systems (immobilizers) 1995 and newer vehicle anti-theft systems (immobilizers) require a bypass module. The bypass module allows for easy interfacing, while still maintaining the OEM system’s integrity. passlock I and passlock II (PL-1 and PL-2) The Passlock I and Passlock II systems can be found in the following General Motors vehicles: ‘95 and newer Cavalier and Sunfire ‘96 and newer Achieva, Grand Am, and Skylark...

  • Page 21: Optional Anti-Grind Relay

    will excite the transponder, which is located (but not visible) in the head of the ignition key. The key transpon- der will then send a unique code back to the transceiver for evaluation. If the code matches a valid code of the system, the vehicle will be allowed to start.

  • Page 22: Door Lock Wiring Guide

    door lock wiring guide The light blue (H1/8) and light green (H1/7) lock wires provide 200mA negative pulses that are used to control electric door locks. Most common interfaces are described in this section. type A: (+) 12V pulses from the switch to the factory relays The correct wires can usually be found in either kick panel.

  • Page 23: Negative-Triggered, Relay Driven Systems (Type B)

    type B: (-) pulses from the switch to the factory relays This system is common in many Toyotas, Nissans, Hondas, and Saturns, as well as Ford models with keyless entry systems (some other Fords also use Type B). The switch will have three wires on it, and one wire will test ground all the time. One wire will pulse (-) when the switch locks the doors, and the other wire will pulse (-) when the switch unlocks the doors.

  • Page 24: Reversing Polarity System (Type C)

    type C: reversing polarity Interfacing with a reversing polarity system requires either two relays or one 451M (not included). It is critical to identify the proper wires and locate the master switch to interface properly. Locate wires that show voltage on lock and unlock. Cut one of the suspect wires and check operation of the locks from both switches.

  • Page 25: After-Market Actuators (Type D)

    type D: after-market actuators In order for this system to control one or more aftermarket actuators, a 451M or two relays (optional) are needed. Vehicles without factory power door locks require the installation of one actuator per door. This requires mount- ing the door lock actuator inside the door.

  • Page 26: Electrically Activated Vacuum (Type E)

    type E: mercedes-benz and audi (1985 & newer) Type E door locks are controlled by an electrically activated vacuum pump; however, this DEI system is not capable of controlling Type E locks. type F: one-wire system This system usually requires a negative pulse to unlock, and cutting the wire to lock the door. In some vehicles, these are reversed.

  • Page 27: Positive (+) Multiplex, (Type G)

    type G: positive (+) multiplex This system is most commonly found in Ford, Mazda, Chrysler and GM vehicles. The door lock switch or door key cylinder may contain either one or two resistors. When interfacing with this type of door lock system, two relays or a DEI 451M must be used.

  • Page 28: Negative (-) Multiplex, (Type H)

    type H: negative (-) multiplex The system is most commonly found in Ford, Mazda, Chrysler and GM vehicles. The door lock switch or door key cylinder may contain either one or two resistors. single-resistor type If one resistor is used in the door lock switch/key cylinder, the wire will pulse ground in one direction and resis- tance to ground when operated in the opposite direction.

  • Page 29: Internal Programming Jumper

    internal programming jumper NOTE: The control module door must be removed to access the jumper. digital tach threshold on/off In most cases, this jumper can be left in the OFF position. Some new vehicles use less than 12 volts in their igni- tion systems.

  • Page 30: Plug-In Program Switch

    plug-in program switch The Program switch plugs into the blue two-pin connector. transmitter/receiver learn routine The system comes with one transmitter that has been taught to the receiver. The receiver can store up to 4 dif- ferent transmitter codes in memory. Use the following learn routine to add transmitters to the system or to change button assignments if desired.

  • Page 31: Tach Learning

    Transmit. While HOLDING the , press the button on the transmitter that you Program switch would like to control the selected receiver channel. Release. Once the code is learned, the Program switch can be released. You can advance from programming one channel to another by releasing the Program switch and tapping it to advance steps and then holding it.

  • Page 32: Operating-Settings Learn Routine

    operating settings learn routine The System Features Learn Routine dictates how the unit operates. The programmable operating settings of this unit can be changed whenever necessary through the computer-based Learn Routine. The Program push-button switch, plugged into the blue port, is used together with a programmed transmitter to change the settings. It is possible to access and change any of the feature settings using the Program switch.

  • Page 33: Features Menu

    features menu The factory default settings are indicated in bold text in the table below. FEATURE DEFAULT - LED ON SETTING LED OFF SETTING NUMBER (PRESS CHANNEL 1) (PRESS CHANNEL 2) Engine checking on Engine checking off Tachometer checking type Voltage checking type 12 minutes run time (1)* 24 minutes (2), 60 minutes (3) run time...
  • Page 34 3 RUN TIME 12/24/60 MINUTES: This feature controls how long the engine will run before it “times out” and shuts down. Programmed to the default setting the engine will run for 12 minutes. If the 24 or 60 minute run time is desired, change this feature to the two or three flash setting.

  • Page 35: Shutdown Diagnostics

    shutdown diagnostics The unit has the ability to report the cause of the last shutdown of the remote start system. To enter diagnostic mode: Turn the ignition off. Press and HOLD the Program switch. Turn the ignition on and then off. Release the Program switch.

  • Page 36: Timer Mode

    timer mode This unit can be programmed to start and run the engine every three hours. The engine will run for the pro- grammed run time and then shut down. After three hours, the unit will restart the engine. A maximum of six cycles can occur.

  • Page 37: Safety Check

    safety check Before vehicle reassembly, the remote system must be checked to ensure safe and trouble-free operation. The fol- lowing test procedure must be used to verify proper installation and operation of the system. The installation must be completed before testing, including connection to the brake switch and hood switch. 1.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    troubleshooting The ignition comes on, but the starter will not crank. Does it start with the key in the ignition? If so, does the vehicle have a VATS Pass-Key system? Will it start with the brake pedal depressed? (Make sure to disconnect the brake shutdown when performing this test.) If so, it may have a brake/starter interlock.
  • Page 39 5. Does the vehicle have an immobilizer? Some immobilizer systems will not allow the vehicle to crank if active. 6. Check connections. The two red heavy gauge input wires on the relay satellite should have solid connections. "T-taps", or "scotch locks" are not recommended for any high current heavy gauge wiring. Also, if the vehicle has more than one 12-volt input wire, then connect one red wire to each.

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