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Model 5303

Installation Guide

This product is intended for installation by a professional

installer only! Attempts to install this product by a person other than a

trained professional may result in severe damage to a vehicle's electrical

system and components.

N5303L 2008-07

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Page 1 Model 5303 Installation Guide This product is intended for installation by a professional installer only! Attempts to install this product by a person other than a trained professional may result in severe damage to a vehicle’s electrical system and components.
Page 2 Bitwriter®, Code Hopping™, Doubleguard®, ESP2™, Fail- Safe®, Ghost Switch™, Learn Routine™, Nite-Lite®, Nuisance Prevention® Circuitry, Revenger®, Silent Mode™, Soft Chirp®, Stinger®, Valet®, Vehicle Recovery System®, VRS®, and Warn Away® are all Trademarks or Registered Trademarks of Directed Electronics. The Bitwriter® (p/n 998U) requires chip version 2.5 or newer to program this unit.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Warning! Safety first ..................5 Installation points to remember ................7 Virtual tach ....................7 D2D ......................7 Before beginning the installation ..............8 After the installation ..................8 Component locations and finding wires ..............9 Valet/program switch ................9 Status LED ....................10 Making your wiring connections ...............11 Primary harness (H1), 12-pin connector .............12 Auxiliary harness (H2), 6-pin connector .............12 Door lock harness, 3-pin connector ............12...
Page 4 Feature descriptions ..................44 Menu 1 - Basic ..................44 Menu 2 - Advanced ................47 Menu 3 - Remote start ................50 NPC, Valet Mode, Rear defogger, Timer Mode ...........52 Table of zones ....................53 Shutdown diagnostics ..................54 Safety check ....................55 Troubleshooting ....................56 Alarm ....................56 Remote start ..................57 Wiring quick reference guide ................59 Relay satellite wiring quick reference guide ............60...
Page 5: 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 Electronics dealer. • When properly installed, this system can start the vehicle via a command signal from the remote control.
Page 6 After the remote start module has been installed, test the remote start module in accordance with the Safety Check outlined in this installation guide. If the vehicle starts when performing the Neutral Safety Shutdown Circuit test, the remote start unit has not been properly installed. The remote start module must be removed or properly reinstalled so that the vehicle does not start in gear.
Page 7: Installation Points To Remember
Installation points to remember 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. ➤ Virtual tach Virtual Tach is a new feature for Directed this year. It is the default RPM-sensing method for the new Responder LE hybrid keyless entry /remote start systems.
Page 8: Before Beginning The Installation
➤ 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. Many new vehicles use low-voltage or multiplexed systems that can be damaged by low resistance testing devices, such as test lights and logic probes (computer safe test lights).
Page 9: Component Locations And Finding Wires
Component locations and finding wires For detailed information on where to locate components, and how to find the wires you need, please refer to the Direct Tech web site at www.directechs. com. ➤Valet/program switch IMPORTANT! When the vehicle is delivered, please show the user where this switch is located and how to disarm the system with it.
Page 10: 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 pos- sible. • It needs at least 1/2-inch clearance to the rear. • It is easiest to remove a small panel, such as a switch blank or a dash bezel, before drilling a 9/32-inch hole.
Page 11: Making Your Wiring Connections
Making your wiring connections Before making your connections, plan how your wires will be routed through the vehicle. For instance, the red 12V constant input and the remote start igni- tion wires are often routed together to the ignition switch harness. In order to keep the wiring neat and make it harder to find, you may wish to wrap these wires together in electrical tape or conceal them in tubing similar to what the manufacturer used.
Page 12: Primary Harness (H1), 12-Pin Connector
➤ Primary harness (H1), 12-pin connector H1/1 RED/WHITE (-) 200mA TRUNK RELEASE OUTPUT H1/2 (+) CONSTANT POWER INPUT H1/3 BROWN (+) SIREN OUTPUT H1/4 EMPTY NOT USED H1/5 BLACK (-) CHASSIS GROUND INPUT H1/6 VIOLET (+) DOOR TRIGGER INPUT, ZONE 3 H1/7 BLUE (-) MULTIPLEXED INPUT, ZONE 4...
Page 13: Remote Start Ribbon Harness, Wiring Diagram
➤ Remote start ribbon harness, wiring diagram PINK/WHITE (-) 200mA PROGRAMMABLE IGN2/ACC2 RELAY TURN ON YELLOW (+) IGNITION INPUT TO ALARM PINK (-) 200mA IGNITION RELAY TURN ON ORANGE (-) 200mA ACCESSORY RELAY TURN ON PURPLE (-) 200mA STARTER RELAY TURN ON ORANGE/BLACK (-) ANTIGRIND/GROUND WHEN ARMED OUTPUT BLUE...
Page 14: Horn, Channel 6 (H4), 2-Pin Connector
➤ Horn, channel 6 (H4), 2-pin connector H4/1 ORANGE/BLACK (-) AUX 3 OUTPUT H4/2 BROWN (-) 200 mA HORN Wire connection guides ➤ Primary harness (H1), 12-pin connector H1/1 RED/WHITE (-) 200mA TRUNK RELEASE, 200 mA (-) output When the system receives the code controlling trunk release output for longer than 1.5 seconds, the red/white wire will supply output as long as the transmis- sion continues.
Page 15 H1/2 (+)12v CONSTANT POWER INPUT Before connecting this wire, remove the supplied fuse. Connect to the battery positive terminal or the constant 12V supply to the ignition switch. Note: Always use a fuse within 12 inches of the point you obtain (+)12V. Do not use the 15A fuse in the harness for this purpose.
Page 16 H1/5 BLACK (-) CHASSIS GROUND 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 17 H1/7 BLUE (-) MULTIPLEX INPUT, ZONE 4 Inputs shorter than 0.8 seconds will trigger the Warn Away response, while in- puts longer than 0.8 seconds will trigger the full alarm sequence. If installing an optional Directed Electronics dual stage sensor, connect both the blue and the green wires of the optional sensor to this input.
Page 18 H1/9 BLACK/WHITE (-) 200mA DOME LIGHT OUTPUT SUPERVISION OUTPUT Connect this wire to the optional dome light supervision relay as shown below: Important! This output is only intended to drive a relay. It cannot be connected directly to the dome light circuit, as the output cannot support the current draw of one or more light bulbs.
Page 19 H1/11 WHITE (+/-) SELECTABLE LIGHT FLASH OUTPUT This wire is connected to the (+) parking light wire in the vehicle. If the light flash polarity jumper under the sliding door is moved to the opposite position (See Internal Programming Jumper section of this guide) this wire supplies a (-) 200 mA output.
Page 20: Auxiliary Harness (H2), 6-Pin Connector
➤ Auxiliary harness (H2), 6-pin connector H2/1 LIGHT BLUE 200mA (-) 2nd UNLOCK OUTPUT This wire produces a (-) 200mA output for progressive locks in which the driver door unlocks first and the remaining locks unlock with a second press of the unlock button.
Page 21 H2/3 VIOLET/BLACK (-) 200mA PROGRAMMABLE (-) AUX 1 OUTPUT This wire provides 200 mA programmable output whenever the transmitter but- tons controlling Aux 1 channel is pressed. Warning! Never use this wire to drive anything but a relay or a low-current input, supplied output is only 200mA.
Page 23 H2/6 LIGHT GREEN/BLACK FACTORY DISARM OUTPUT Relay for Negative (-) Relay for Positive (+) Disarm Wire Disarm Wire ➤ Heavy Gauge, relay satellite The heavy gauge wires coming from the large pin connector are used to ener- gize the high current circuits in the vehicle. It is crucial to ensure that these con- nections are capable of handling the current demands.
Page 24 RED (2) (+) 12V INPUT FOR HIGH CURRENT OUTPUTS Remove the two 30-amp fuses prior to connecting these wires and do not re- place them until the satellite has been plugged into the control module. These wires are the source of current for pink ignition, orange accessory, purple starter, and the coils for the relays in the relay pack.
Page 25: Remote Start, (H3) Secondary Harness
➤ Remote start, (H3) secondary harness H3/1 BLACK/WHITE NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH INPUT Connect this wire to the provided 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 26 H3/2 VIOLET/WHITE TACHOMETER INPUT This input provides the module with information about the engine's revolutions per minute (RPMs). It can be connected to the negative side of the coil in vehicles with conventional coils. In multi-coil and high energy ignition systems locating a proper signal may be more difficult.
Page 27: Horn, (H4) Aux 3 Harness
➤ Horn, (H4) Aux 3 harness H4/1 ORANGE/BLACK 200 mA PROGRAMMABLE (-) AUX 3 OUTPUT This wire provides a (-) 200mA output whenever the transmitter button(s) control- ling Aux 3 is pressed. (see also the Feature Descriptions section and revious Aux 2 description) Warning! Never use this wire to drive anything but a relay or a low-current input, supplied out-...
Page 28: Neutral Safety Switch Interface
Neutral safety switch interface Some vehicles do not have an electrical neutral safety switch. Instead, the ve- hicle has a mechanical neutral safety switch that physically interrupts the starter wire and is used when the vehicle is in any drive gear. If the remote start is interfaced before this switch, it will provide protection from starting in gear.
Page 29: 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 into a 9/32-inch hole. Status LED Valet/Program Switch ��...
Page 30: Shock Sensor Harness, 4-Pin Connector
Shock sensor harness, 4-pin connector GREEN (-) MULTIPLEX INPUT, ZONE 2 Inputs shorter than 0.8 seconds will trigger the Warn Away® response, while inputs longer than 0.8 seconds will trigger full alarm sequence and report Zone Two. If installing an optional Directed Electronics dual stage sensor, connect to the green wire as shown below.
Page 31: Tachometer Settings
Tachometer settings ➤ Virtual tach To program Virtual Tach: After the install is complete, remote start the car. If the car does not start on the first attempt, let the remote start attempt again. Once the car starts, let it run until the parking lights come on. When the parking lights come on, shut off the remote start with the remote - that's it! Virtual Tach is programmed.
Page 32: Tach Learning
➤ Tach learning To learn the tach signal: 1. Start the vehicle with the key. 2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the Valet/Program switch. 3. After 3 seconds the LED will light constant when the tach signal is learned. 4.
Page 33: Programming Jumpers
Programming jumpers �� ➤ 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 ignition systems. The unit may have trouble learning the tach signal in these vehicles.
Page 34: 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 different transmitter codes in memory. Use the follow- ing learn routine to add transmitters to the system. The learn routine may be locked if previously programmed using the Bitwriter®. If the siren generates one long chirp when attempting to program the unit, the learn routine is locked and must be unlocked using the Bitwriter®...
Page 35 Step Function Auto Learn Standard Configuration (default) The auto learn configuration will automatically setup the remote button configuration. Note: Due to the Supercode protocol, you cannot change the configuration. Delete remotes: This feature will erase all remotes from the memory of the system.
Page 36 For instance: You have programmed Step 1 and you want to program Step 2. Release the Valet/Program switch. Press it one time and release it to advance from Step 1 to Step 2. Now, press and hold the Valet/Program switch. The LED flashes two times and the siren chirps.
Page 37: Transmitter Configurations
Transmitter configurations The transmitters are programmed with the standard configuration by using the Auto Learn functions in the Transmitter/Receiver Learn Routine.For more informa- tion about the remote control functions, see the Owners Guide. ➤ Standard configuration operates Arm / Lock Panic ON/ Panic operates Disarm/Unlock...
Page 38: Multi-Level Security Arming
Multi-level security arming Multi-Level Security Arming is a feature that allows the user to select which of the system's inputs or sensors will be active and which will be bypassed when the system is armed. (See Table of Zones section of this guide.) Multi-Level Security Arming can only be accessed from a standard configuration transmitter.
Page 39: System Features Learn Routine
System features learn routine The System Features Learn Routine dictates how the unit operates. It is possible to access and change any of the feature settings using the Valet/program switch. However, this process can be simplified by using the Bitwriter®. Any of the settings can be changed and then assigned to one of four remote controls.
Page 40 Choose. Within 10 seconds, press and release the Valet/Program switch the number of times corresponding to the feature number you want to program and then press and hold the switch. (See Feature Menus. After a second, the LED will flash to indicate which feature you have accessed.
Page 41: Feature Menus
Feature menus The default settings are indicated in bold type. Features that have additional set- tings that can be programmed using the Bitwriter® are indicated with an asterisk (*) The number in parenthese indicates the number of times the LED flashes. ➤...
Page 42: Menu 2 - Advanced
➤ Menu 2 - Advanced Menu Two-chirp setting One-chirp setting Item 30 second siren duration 60 second siren duration* Nuisance Prevention Circuitry On Nuisance Prevention Circuitry OFF Progressive door trigger Instant door trigger Disarm from Valet, 1 pulse Disarm from Valet, 2-5 pulses Door trigger error chirp ON Door trigger chirp OFF Ignition controlled domelight On...
Page 43: Menu 3 - Remote Start
➤ Menu 3 - Remote start Menu Two-chirp setting One-chirp setting Item Engine checking: Virtual Tach Voltage(2), OFF(3), Tachometer(4) Remote start runtime: 12 mins 24 min, 60 min Parking light output: Flashing Constant Cranking time: 0.6 sec 0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 2.0, 4.0 second Activation pulse 1 2nd Ignition/Acc output: Ignition...
Page 44: Feature Descriptions
Feature descriptions The features of the system are described below. Features that have additional settings are selected only when programming with the Bitwriter® are indicated by the following icon: Default settings are in bold. The numbers in parentheses indicate the number of times the Status LED flashes.
Page 45 1-6 PANIC WITH IGNITION ON: This feature controls whether or not the panic mode is available with the ignition on. In some states, there are laws prohibiting a siren sounding in a moving vehicle. This feature makes the system compliant with these regulations.
Page 46 1-11 CODE HOPPING® ON/OFF: The system uses a mathematical formula to change its code each time the transmitter and receiver communicate. This makes the group of bits or "word" from the transmitter very long. The longer the word is, the easier it is to block its transmission to the unit. Disabling the Code Hopping® feature lets the receiver ignore the Code Hopping®...
Page 47: Menu 2 - Advanced
➤ Menu 2 - Advanced 2-1 SIREN DURATION 30/60 SECONDS: It is possible to program the unit to sound for 30 or 60 seconds during the triggered sequence. Some states have laws regulating how long a security system can sound. When using the Bitwriter®, the siren can be programmed to sound for any length of time from 1 second to 180 seconds.
Page 48 2-5 DOOR TRIGGER ERROR ON/OFF: This feature controls the error chirp that is generated if the system is armed with the door trigger active. This is useful in vehicles that have a long dome light delay after the door has been closed. If the system is armed before the dome light has turned off, the security system will generate the door trigger error chirp.
Page 49 2-11 FACTORY ALARM DISARM PULSES—SINGLE, DOUBLE: Selectable for a single or double-pulse for the vehicle’s factory alarm disarm input requirements. 2-12 AUX 1 VALIDITY/LATCHED/LATCHED RESET WITH IGNITION/30 SECOND TIMED OUTPUT: This wire provides a (-) 200mA output whenever the transmitter button(s) controlling AUX 1 is pressed. This output can be pro- grammed to provide the following types of outputs (see also the Feature Menus section): •...
Page 50: Menu 3 - Remote Start
feature 2-10 for additional detail. 2-17 AUX 3 LINKING (NONE)/ARM, DISARM, REMOTE START: Refer to fea- ture 2-13 for additional detail. ➤ Menu 3 - Remote start 3-1 Engine Checking Virtual Tach: (1) When set to “virtual tach” (1) the remote start monitors the cranking voltage of the vehicle and sets it as a reference point.
Page 51 3-4 CRANK TIME 0.6/0.8/1.0/1.2/1.4/1.6/1.8/2.0/4.0 SECONDS: If the unit is programmed for no engine checking or voltage sense, the crank time must be set to the appropriate duration. The default setting is 0.6 second. If a different crank time is desired, select feature 3-5 and select either 0.6 second by using the one-chirp setting or toggle through the higher settings by using the two-chirp settings.
Page 52: Npc, Valet Mode, Rear Defogger, Timer Mode
3-11 RUN TIME (TIMER MODE)—12, 3, 6, 9 MINUTES: Selects the time in minutes that the system will operate the engine until the system "times out". This is the maximum operation period and the system may be shut down using a shutdown at any time.
Page 53: Table Of Zones
Table of zones When using the Diagnostic functions, use the Table of Zones to see which input has triggered the system. It is also helpful in deciding which input to use when connecting optional sensors and switches. Input Description Zone No Trigger Type Trunk Input BLUE (H1/7)
Page 54: Shutdown Diagnostics
Shutdown diagnostics To perform shutdown diagnostics: With the ignition OFF, press and hold the Valet/Program switch. Turn the ignition ON and then back OFF while holding the Valet/Pro- gram switch. Release the Valet/Program switch. Press and release the Valet/Program switch. The LED flashes on the con- trol center to report the last shutdown for one minute or until the ignition is turned on, as shown in the following table: LED Flashes...
Page 55: Safety Check
Safety check Before vehicle reassembly, the remote start system must be checked to ensure safe and trouble-free operation. The following test procedure must be used to verify proper installation and operation of the system. The installation must be com- pleted before testing, including connection to the brake switch and hood switch. Test the BRAKE shutdown circuit: With the vehicle in Park (P), activate the remote start system.
Page 56: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ➤ Alarm • Shock sensor doesn't trigger the alarm: Has the NPC system been triggered? If so, you will hear 5 chirps when disarm- ing. To check this, turn the ignition key on and off to clear the NPCs memory, and then retest the shock sensor.
Page 57: Remote Start
• Status LED doesn't work. You've probably guessed already, but here goes: Is it plugged in? (See Plug-In LED and Valet/Program Switch section of this guide.) Is the LED plugged into the correct socket? • Door locks operate backwards This unit has easily-reversed lock/unlock outputs. Recheck wire connections to see if you have reversed these.
Page 58 • The vehicle starts, but immediately dies. Does the vehicle have an immobilizer? The vehicle’s immobilizer will cut the fuel and/or spark during unauthorized starting attempts. Is the remote start programmed for virtual tach voltage sense? If so, the crank time may not be set high enough. Voltage sense will not work on some vehicles.