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Viper 160XVL Installation Manual

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Model 160XVL
Installation Guide
NOTE:
This product is intended for installation by a professional installer only!
Any attempt to install this product by any person other than a trained professional
may result in severe damage to a vehicle's electrical system and components.
© 2006 Directed Electronics, Vista, CA
N562VL 07-06

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  • Page 1 Model 160XVL Installation Guide NOTE: This product is intended for installation by a professional installer only! Any attempt to install this product by any person other than a trained professional may result in severe damage to a vehicle’s electrical system and components.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    table of contents warning! safety first ....3 1995 and newer vehicle anti-theft systems (immobilizers) ..... . . 22 installation points to remember .

  • Page 3: 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 Directed dealer. ■ When properly installed, this system can start the vehicle via a command signal from the remote control transmitter.

  • Page 4: Installation Points To Remember

    installation points to remember before beginning the installation 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. ■ 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 5: Mounting The Antenna

    ■ Some good control module locations are: Above the glove box, inside the center console, above the under- dash fuse box, or above the radio. mounting the antenna The antenna position should be discussed with the vehicle’s owner prior to installation, since the antenna may be visible to the vehicle’s operator.

  • Page 6: Status Led

    status LED Things to remember when positioning the status LED: ■ It should be visible from both sides and the rear of the vehicle, if possible. ■ It needs at least -inch clearance to the rear. ■ It is easiest to use a small removable panel, such as a switch blank or a dash bezel. Remove it before drilling your -inch hole.

  • Page 7: Obtaining Constant 12V

    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. Always install a fuse within 12 inches of this connection. If the fuse will also be powering other circuits, such as door locks, a power window module, or a Nite-Lite®...

  • Page 8: Finding A (+) Brake Light Wire

    control the starter. Instead, the cold start circuit is used to prime the fuel injection system for starting when the vehicle is cold. How to find the starter wire with your multimeter: 1. Set to DCV or DC voltage (12V or 20V is fine). 2.

  • Page 9: Finding The Rpm Input Wire

    finding the RPM input wire To test for a tachometer wire, a multimeter capable of testing AC voltage must be used. The tachometer wire will show between 1V and 6V AC. In multi-coil ignition systems, the system can learn individual coil wires. Individual coil wires in a multi-coil ignition system will register lower amounts of AC voltage.

  • Page 10: Wiring Diagrams

    wiring diagrams primary harness (H1) wiring diagram The primary harness supplied with this unit is the standard 12-pin harness used by Directed Electronics security systems. Three wires in the plug are not used. The upgrade from this unit to a security system would simply require unplugging and exchanging control units and connecting the necessary wires to the vehicle.

  • Page 11: Remote Start Ribbon Harness Wiring Diagram

    remote start ribbon harness wiring diagram ______ PINK/WHITE (-) 200 mA PROGRAMMABLE ACC/IGN OUTPUT ______ 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 ______ ORANGE/BLACK (-) ANTI-GRIND OUTPUT/GROUND WHEN ARMED OUTPUT...

  • Page 12: Auxiliary Harness (H2) Wiring Diagram

    auxiliary harness (H2) wiring diagram ______ VIOLET/BLACK (-) CHANNEL 4 OUTPUT H2/1 ______ GREEN/WHITE (-) FACTORY REARM OUTPUT H2/2 ______ GRAY/BLACK (-) WAIT-TO-START INPUT H2/3 ______ LIGHT GREEN/BLACK (-) FACTORY ALARM DISARM H2/4 remote start harness (H3) wiring diagram ______ H3/1 BLACK/WHITE (-) NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH INPUT...

  • Page 13: Primary Harness (H1) Wire Connection Guide

    primary harness (H1) wire connection guide H1/1 RED/WHITE Channel 2, (-) 200 mA output When the system receives the code controlling Channel 2, for longer than 1.5 seconds, the RED/WHITE wire will supply an output as long as the transmission continues. This is often used to operate a trunk/hatch release or other relay-driven function.
  • Page 14 H1/5 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, including the siren, to the same point in the vehicle.
  • Page 15 H1/10 WHITE/BLUE (-) remote start activation input This input comes from the factory set to 2 activation pulses. This means that it is necessary to have 2 consecu- tive ground pulses on the white/blue wire for the remote start to activate or to deactivate. The same holds true for the remote control activation when set to a two pulse setting it is necessary to press the button twice for the remote start to activate or deactivate.

  • Page 16: Relay Satellite Wire Connection Guide

    (-) Light Flash Output NOTE: For parking light circuits that draw 10 amps or more, the internal jumper must be switched to a (-) light flash output. (See the Internal Programming Jumper section of this guide.) P/N 8617 or a standard automotive SPDT relay must be used on the H1/2 light flash output harness wire. H1/12 ORANGE (-) ground-when-armed output This wire supplies a (-)500 mA ground as long as the system is armed.

  • Page 17: Auxiliary Harness (H2) Wire Connection Guide

    ORANGE (+) accessory output Connect this wire to the accessory wire in the vehicle that powers the climate control system. PINK (+) ignition output Connect this wire to the ignition wire in the vehicle. PINK/WHITE (+) output to second ignition/accessory circuit Connect this wire to the second ignition or accessory wire in the vehicle (selectable menu feature 2-9).
  • Page 18 H2/4 LIGHT GREEN/BLACK (-) factory alarm disarm This wire sends a negative pulse every time the remote start is activated or the doors are unlocked. This can be used to pulse the disarm wire of the vehicle's factory anti-theft device. Use a relay to send a (-) or (+) pulse to the disarm wire as shown in the following diagrams.

  • Page 19: Remote Start Harness (H3) Wire Connection Guide

    remote start harness (H3) wire connection guide H3/1 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 20: Neutral Safety Switch Interface

    H3/4 GRAY (-) hood pinswitch input This wire MUST be connected to hood pinswitch. This input will disable or shut down the remote start when the hood is opened. H3/5 BLUE/WHITE status/defogger output This wire supplies a 200mA output as soon as the module begins the remote start process. The H3/1 BLUE wire can also be used to activate the defogger trigger (latched/pulsed) 10-seconds after the remote start engages.

  • Page 21: Testing The Neutral Safety Switch

    testing the neutral safety switch 1. Make sure there is adequate clearance to the front and rear of the vehicle because it may move slightly. 2. Make sure the hood is closed and there are no remote start shut-downs active. 3.

  • Page 22: 1995 And Newer Vehicle Anti-Theft Systems

    Diagram A - General Motors trucks, sport utility vehicles and column shifting passenger vehicles: Diagram B - Pre-1996 Dodge Dakota pickups with 2.5 liter motors: 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.

  • Page 23: Passlock I And Passlock Ii (Pl-1 And Pl-2)

    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 24: 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 dis- abled for up to ten minutes.

  • Page 25: Plug-In Led And Valet/Program Switch

    plug-in LED and valet/program switch These plug into the module. The status LED plugs into the small two-pin socket, while the Valet/Program switch should be plugged into the larger blue two-pin connector. The status LED fits in a -inch hole. Status LED Valet/Program Switch DIA-41...

  • Page 26: Programming Jumpers

    programming jumpers light flash (+)/(-) This jumper is used to determine the light flash output polarity. In the (+) position, the on-board relay is enabled and the unit will output (+)12V on the WHITE wire, H1/2. In the (-) position, the on-board relay is disabled. The WHITE wire, H1/2, will supply a 200mA (-) output suitable for driving factory parking light relays.

  • Page 27: Transmitter/Receiver Learn Routine

    transmitter/receiver learn routine The system comes with transmitters that have 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 28 CHANNEL NUMBER FUNCTION WIRE COLOR Auto Learn* Arm Panic On/Panic Off Disarm Panic Off Silent Mode Channel 2 RED/WHITE Remote Start Channel 4 VIOLET/BLACK Short Run/Turbo Timer Mode Arm/Disarm/Panic Panic Only Defogger Control Delete All Transmitters** *NOTE: For Auto Learn Configurations, see Transmitter Configurations section of this guide. **NOTE: If any button from a known transmitter is programmed to Channel 12, all transmit- ters will be erased from memory and will revert to the default feature settings.

  • Page 29: Transmitter Configurations

    transmitter configurations The transmitters can be programmed with the separate or single button arm/disarm configurations by using the Auto-learn functions in the Transmitter/Receiver Learn Routine. button configuration controls the Lock/Panic ON/Panic OFF function. controls the Unlock function. controls Silent Mode™and an Auxiliary Output. controls Remote Start.
  • Page 30 The learn routine may be locked if previously programmed using the Bitwriter®. If the horn generates one long honk when attempting to program the unit, the learn routine is locked and must be unlocked using the Bitwriter® before proceeding. To program the features using the Valet switch: Key.

  • Page 31: Feature Menus

    feature menus Factory default settings are indicated in bold in the following feature tables. menu #1 FEATURE DEFAULT - LED ON SETTING LED OFF SETTING NUMBER (PRESS CHANNEL 1) (PRESS CHANNEL 2) Active arming Passive arming Chirps ON Chirps OFF Ignition lock ON Ignition lock OFF Ignition unlock ON...

  • Page 32: Menu #2

    menu #2 FEATURE DEFAULT - LED ON SETTING LED OFF SETTING NUMBER (PRESS CHANNEL 1) (PRESS CHANNEL 2) Engine check ON Engine check OFF Tachometer engine check Voltage engine check 12 minutes run time (1) 24 minutes (2), 60 minutes (3) run time Flashing parking light output Constant parking light output Cranking time 0.6 sec.
  • Page 33 1-2 CHIRPS ON/OFF: This feature controls the chirps that confirm arming and disarming of the system. A siren or horn must be connected to the H1/10 BROWN wire. 1-3 IGNITION LOCK ON/OFF: When turned on, the doors will lock three seconds after the ignition is turned on and unlock when the ignition is turned off.

  • Page 34: Menu #2

    button is pressed or until the button is pressed again within the 30 seconds. 1-11 CHANNEL 2 LINKING (NONE)/ARM, DISARM, BOTH: When programming to validity or timed output this can be programmed to activate when arming or disarming (or both) with the transmitter. 1-12 FACTORY ALARM DISARM (FAD) WITH CHANNEL TWO ON/OFF: Any time Channel 2 is activated from the remote transmitter the factory disarm output will pulse to disarm the vehicle’s factory anti-theft device.
  • Page 35 default (tach wire connected) setting. If programmed to the voltage sense setting, the unit will crank the starter for a preset time that can be programmed in Feature 2-5. Once the starter has been engaged, the system will check the voltage level to verify the engine is running. The threshold for the voltage level test can be programmed in Feature 2-6.

  • Page 36: Tach Learning

    2-12 ANTI-GRIND ON/OFF: With the anti-grind On (default) the ground-when-armed output will be active during remote start operation. If accessories such as a voice module or window module are added to the unit, it may be necessary to program this feature off. 2-13 DIESEL TIMER—WAIT-TO-START/15, 30, 45 SECONDS: Default is the “Wait-to-Start”...

  • Page 37: Rapid Resume Logic

    Turn the ignition off. Press and HOLD the Valet/Program switch. Turn the ignition on and then off. Release the Valet/Program switch. Press and release the Valet/Program switch. The LED will now report the last system shutdown by flashing for one minute in the following grouped patterns: LED FLASHES SHUTDOWN MODE System timed out Over-rev shutdown...
  • Page 38 reconnected to the unit. If power is disconnected while the unit is disarmed, it will still be disarmed when power is restored. © 2006 Directed Electronics—all rights reserved...

  • Page 39: Rear Defogger Control

    rear defogger control The rear defogger output can be remotely turned on/off any time using the remote control. The default setting is ON. To turn the rear defogger output OFF: 1. Press & release the buttons of the remote control. 2.

  • Page 40: Valet Mode

    valet mode To enter or exit Valet Mode with the Valet/Program switch: Turn the ignition on and then off. Within 10 seconds, press and release the Valet/Program switch. The status LED will light solid if you have entered Valet Mode, and will go out if you have exited Valet Mode. safety check Before vehicle reassembly, the remote system must be checked to ensure safe and trouble-free operation.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    f. Activate the remote start system. ■ If the starter engages, immediately step on the brake to shut down the system. If it does engage, recheck the neutral safety input connection. The vehicle may use a mechanical neutral safety switch. (See H3/5 BLACK/WHITE neutral safety switch input in Remote Start Harness Wire Connection Guide section of this guide.) ■...

  • Page 42: Wiring Quick Reference Guide

    lite. Also make sure that the ground wire is going to a chassis ground and not to something under the dash. 3. Check diagnostics. The diagnostics will tell you which shutdown is active or not connected. ■ The remote start will activate but the starter never engages. 1.

  • Page 43: Relay Satellite Wiring Quick Reference Guide

    wiring quick reference guide © 2006 Directed Electronics—all rights reserved...
  • Page 44 relay satellite wiring quick reference guide...

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