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Directed Electronics AM1 Installation Manual

Directed Electronics AM1 Installation Manual

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© 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA N427A 01-05

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  • Page 1 Security System installation guide © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA N427A 01-05...
  • Page 2 , Soft Chirp , Stealth Coding , Stinger ® ® ® ® ™ ® ™ ® Valet ® , Vehicle Recovery System ™ , VRS ™ , and Warn Away ® are all Trademarks or Registered Trademarks of Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ....20 wiring quick reference guide ..37 integrated LED/Valet switch . . .20 ® data port—Bitwriter ® ..20 © 2005 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 4 © 2005 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 5: What Is Included

    This product is not intended for consumer installation and will have NO WARRANTY unless it is installed by an authorized dealer. © 2005 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 6: Before Beginning The Installation

    This is a general list of tools required to complete the installation of this security sys- tem in most vehicles. Some vehicles may require additional tools. Digital multi-meter Nutdriver and/or socket set Wire cutters/strippers Panel removal tool © 2005 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 7: Deciding On Component Location

    (they are 1.5 meters long). Keep it away from the heater core (or any other heat sources) and any obvious leaks. Some good control module locations: Above the glove box, inside the center console, above the underdash fuse box, above the radio, etc. © 2005 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 8: Integrated Led/Valet Switch

    A A l l w w a a y y s s i i n n s s t t a a l l l l a a f f u u s s e e w w i i t t h h i i n n 1 1 2 2 i i n n c c h h e e s s o o f f t t h h i i s s c c o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n . . © 2005 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 9: Finding The 12V Switched Ignition Wire

    If it drops close to or all the way to zero, go back to step 3. If it stays steady at (+)12V, you have found an ignition wire. © 2005 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 10 Attach the (+) probe of the meter to +12V. 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. © 2005 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 11: Finding The Door Pin Switch Circuit

    The dome light in these vehicles is turned on when the door handle is lifted. These usually have a wire coming out of the door into the kick panel which will provide a (-) trigger for all doors. © 2005 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 12: Connection Guide

    N N O O T T E E : : If connecting the orange wire to control another module, such as a 529T or 530T window controller, a 1 amp diode (type 1N4004) will be required. Insert the diode as shown below. © 2005 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 13 (see Internal Jumpers), this wire sup- plies a (-) 10A output. This is suitable for driving (-)parking light wires. LIGHT BULB WHITE H1/2 (+) 12V (-) LIGHT FLASH OUTPUT PARKING LIGHT RELAY OR SWITCH © 2005 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 14 Connect the green wire to a wire which shows ground when any door is opened. In vehicles with factory delays on the domelight circuit, there is usually a wire that is unaffected by the delay circuitry. © 2005 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 15 H H 1 1 / / 9 9 Y Y E E L L L L O O W W ( ( + + ) ) i i g g n n i i t t i i o o n n i i n n p p u u t t : : Connect this wire to the (+)12V ignition wire. This wire must show (+)12V with the key in Run position and during cranking. Take care to insure that this wire cannot be shorted to the vehicle chassis at any point. © 2005 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 16 N N O O T T E E : : Sensors and other triggers can be bypassed if this output is used to open the vehicle trunk while the alarm is armed. See H2/5 Gray zone shunting for program- ming and connection descriptions. © 2005 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 17: Connection Guide

    To determine the best location to interface this wire, first test the operation of the remote keyless entry system. When unlocking the doors with the factory remote transmitter, does the driver’s door unlock first? Most © 2005 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 18 When the system receives a (+) input on this wire, zones 1, 2 and 4 are bypassed for 3-seconds. If during that 3-seconds, ground is applied to the H1/6 © 2005 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 19: Three Types

    There are three main types of keyless entry systems. Systems that unlock the driver’s door first and have internal relays, systems that unlock the driver’s door first but have external relays, and systems without driver’s priority door unlock. factory remote—driver’s door unlock © 2005 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 20 If the switch wire shows (+) 12V, then use the follow- ing diagram: N N O O T T E E : : It is often easy to access the passenger unlock wire going to the rear door motor on the driver’s side. © 2005 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 21 Do NOT connect this wire to the domelight. This wire can accept a (+) positive or (-) negative input. For installation, please refer to the diagram below. PARKING LIGHT BULB PARKING LIGHT RELAY OR SWITCH H2/7 YEL/BLK (NOT USED) © 2005 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 22: Door Lock Harness Wire Connection Guide

    LED will be damaged. data port—Bitwriter ® The black three-pin port can be used for programming the unit using the Directed Bitwriter, a hand held programming tool. The Bitwriter also allows programming of features that are not available in the feature menus.

  • Page 23: Four-Pin Optional Sensor Harness

    N N O O T T E E : : For programming of dealer master remotes (Directed p/n 465D), the dealer mas- ter control loop M M U U S S T T be plugged into the module.

  • Page 24: To Learn Lock

    4 4 . . R R e e l l e e a a s s e e t t h h e e i i n n t t e e g g r r a a t t e e d d L L E E D D / / V V a a l l e e t t s s w w i i t t c c h h . . ® ® © 2005 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 25: To Exit The Learn Routine

    N N O O T T E E : : When adjusting the sensor, it must be in the same mounting location that it will be after the install is completed. Adjusting the sensor and then relocating the module requires readjustment. © 2005 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 26: Internal Programming Jumper

    0.8 seconds will instantly trigger full alarm. Two-stage (similar to zone 3) Ignition input. N N O O T T E E : : The Warn Away response does not report on the LED. ® © 2005 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 27: Long Term Event History

    The current state of the alarm will be stored in non-volatile memory. If power is lost and then reconnected, the system will recall the stored state from memory (arm, dis- arm, and Valet mode). ® © 2005 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 28: Feature Programming

    Expanded program- ® ming options are only available when using the Directed Electronics Bitwriter ® N N O O T T E E : : If Feature Programming Lockout is set to ON, all features will be locked and can O O N N L L Y Y be accessed by using a Bitwriter ®...

  • Page 29: Once A Feature Is Programmed

    2 times to indicate feature menu 2 has been entered. exiting feature programming Open the door. Turn the ignition On. No activity for 15-seconds. Press and release the integrated LED/Valet switch too many times. ® © 2005 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 30: Bitwriter Only Features

    Panic with ignition ON Panic with ignition OFF Dealer security features ON Dealer security features OFF Transmitter programming UNLOCKED Transmitter programming LOCKED Feature programming UNLOCKED Feature programming LOCKED Siren duration — 0 to 180 seconds programmable © 2005 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 31: Features #1 Menu

    (such as radio) when the ignition is turned off. This output will remain active for 1 hour until a door is opened and closed, or the system is armed using the factory remote transmitter. © 2005 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 32: Features #2 Menu

    Ignition-Controlled UnLocking ON Ignition-Controlled Unlocking OFF Active Locking Passive Locking Door Lock Pulse Duration–0.8 sec. Door Lock Pulse Duration–3.5 sec. Single Unlock Pulse Double Unlock Pulse Channel 3: Validity Channel 3: Second Unlock Code Hopping ON Code Hopping OFF © 2005 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 33: Master Dealer Remotes

    Since the OEM UPGRADE SECURITY SYSTEM does not ship with a receiver, programming of the Master Dealer Remote (Directed P/N: 465D) requires the following conditions: ceiver (Directed P/N: 543R and 543B) must be plugged into the 4-pin ver port.
  • Page 34 The system will then operate accord- ing to how the operating settings have been preset. It is also possible to reprogram the operating settings by following the feature programming section of this guide. © 2005 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    • Are the confirmation honks turned on in programming? See Operating Settings Learn Routine and Feature Descriptions sections. • Is the unit in Valet mode. © 2005 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 36 To allow the button to travel freely, the mounting hole must not be too tight. © 2005 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 37 Feature Programming routine does not work, the unit enters the learn routine then chirps and exits. • Check the Door Input connections. If the dome light is used for door trigger input, then the dome light must turn off in step 3. © 2005 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 38 © 2005 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 39: Wiring Quick Reference Guide

    © 2005 directed electronics, inc.

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