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Outboard XHF Receiver for
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© 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA N553A 8-01
Rev. M 1.1

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  • Page 1 ® Model 553 Installation Guide ® NEW! Outboard XHF Receiver for Extended Range © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA N553A 8-01 Rev. M 1.1...
  • Page 2 The Bitwriter ® (p/n 998T) 103T Keypad. Refer to the 103T requires chip version 1.4 or Owner’s Guide for details. newer to program this unit. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    I The plug-in Valet®/Program switch I Two remote transmitters P/N 476A I A hood pinswitch I A Stinger® Doubleguard® shock sensor I A relay satellite I A Revenger® Soft Chirp® siren I A toggle (override) switch © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 4: Warning! Safety First

    CONDITIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY. IMMEDIATELY CEASE THE USE OF THE UNIT AND REPAIR OR DISCONNECT THE INSTALLED REMOTE START MODULE. DEI WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE OR PAY FOR INSTALLATION OR REINSTALLATION COSTS. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 5: Installation Points To Remember

    I When testing, don’t forget that this system is equipped with Nuisance Prevention Circuitry™(NPC™). NPC can bypass trigger zones, making them appear to stop working. See the Nuisance Prevention Circuitry section. I Review and complete the Safety Check section of this guide prior to the vehicle reassembly. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 6: Deciding On Component Locations

    I When mounting the control module, try to find a secure location that will not require you to extend the har- nesses’ wires (they are 1.5 meters long). Keep it away from the heater core (or any other heat sources) and any obvious leaks. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 7: Shock Sensor

    Velcro) is recommended for ease of removal for future adjustments. NOTE: In many vehicles, tying the sensor to a steering column or screwing it to metal will result in poor sensitivity, especially at the rear of the vehicle. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 8: Valet/Program Switch

    I It is easiest to remove a small panel, such as a switch blank or a dash bezel, before drilling a -inch hole. I Use quick-disconnects near the LED wires if the panel is removable. This lets mechanics or other installers remove the panel without cutting the wires. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 9: Starter Kill Relay

    IMPORTANT! Do not remove the fuse holder on the red wire. It ensures that the control module has its own fuse, of the proper value, regardless of how many accessories are added to the main power feed. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 10: 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. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 11: Finding The Accessory Wire

    (ground while the bulb is on). 6. If the meter reads zero volts until the light goes out and then reads 12 volts, you have isolated the correct wire and the wire's polarity is positive. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 12: Finding The Parking Light Wire

    I At the dome light: This may not be your best choice if the vehicle has delayed domelight supervision, but it will work in many Hondas, or any vehicle with completely diode-isolated pin switches. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 13: Making Your Wiring Connections

    If you use tapping connectors such as 3M T-Taps (not to be confused with Scotch-Locks), avoid using them in higher-current applications (constant 12V, ground, etc.). Some tapping connectors are inferior in quality and should be avoided. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 14: Primary Harness (H1), 12-Pin Connector

    (-) 200 mA CHANNEL 2 VALIDITY OUTPUT secondary harness (H2), 3-pin connector ______ H2/1 GRAY/BLACK (-) WAIT-TO-START INPUT ______ H2/2 LIGHT GREEN/BLACK (-) FACTORY DISARM/SPECIAL ACCESSORY OUTPUT ______ H2/3 VIOLET/BLACK (-) SELECTABLE CHANNEL 4 OUTPUT © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 15: Remote Start Primary Harness, 5-Pin Connector

    (-) 200 mA OPTIONAL THIRD IGNITION OUTPUT H3/2 ______ GRAY (-) HOOD PINSWITCH INPUT, ZONE 1 H3/3 ______ BROWN (+) BRAKE SHUTDOWN WIRE H3/4 ______ H3/5 VIOLET/WHITE TACHOMETER INPUT WIRE ______ H3/6 BLACK/WHITE (-) NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH INPUT © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 16: Primary Harness (H1) Wire Connection Guide

    (-) 200 mA output. This is suitable for driving (-) light control wires in Toyota, Lexus, BMW, some Mitsubishi, some Mazda, and other model cars. (+) Positive Light Flash Output © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 17: H1/3

    IMPORTANT! This output is only intended to drive a relay. It cannot be connected directly to the domelight circuit, as the output cannot support the current draw of one or more light bulbs. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 18: H1/5 Green

    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. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 19: H1/10

    IMPORTANT! Never use this wire to drive anything but a relay or a low-current input! The transis- torized output can only supply 200 mA of current. Connecting directly to a solenoid, motor, or other high-current device will cause it to fail. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 20: Secondary Harness (H2) Wire Connection Guide

    I Dodge Ram Trucks - Orange/black or black/orange NOTE! A 1-amp diode must be installed in line on the factory wire between the wait-to-start indi- cator and the ECM. (See the following diagram for details.) © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...
  • Page 21 IMPORTANT! Never use this wire to drive anything but a relay or a low-current input! This transis- torized output can only supply 200 mA, and connecting directly to a solenoid, motor, or other high-current device will cause the module to fail. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 22: Relay Satellite Key Switch Interface Wire Connection Guide

    Connect this wire to the second ignition wire in the vehicle. (See Finding the Wires You Need section.) NOTE: For vehicles that do not have a second ignition wire, this connection is not required. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 23: Remote Start Harness (H3) Wire Connection Guide

    This output provides a 200mA output as soon as the remote starter is activated. It can be used to power a relay to energize a positive (+) third ignition as shown below. This output is capable of driving two relays if necessary. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...
  • Page 24 IMPORTANT! Always perform the Safety Check section of this installation guide to verify that the vehicle cannot be started in ANY drive gear and that the override switch is functioning properly. Figure A Figure B © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 25: Neutral Safety Switch Interface

    7. Activate the remote start system. 8. If the starter engages, immediately depress the brake to shut the remote start system down. If the starter does not engage, no additional safety system is required. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...
  • Page 26 IMPORTANT! Once the interface is complete, attempt to remote start the vehicle with the door closed and the key in the ignition. The vehicle should not start. If it does, recheck the connections. General Motors trucks, sport utility vehicles and column shifting passenger vehicles: © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...
  • Page 27 Pre-1996 Dodge Dakota pickups with 2.5 liter motors: © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 28: Bypassing Gm Vehicle Anti-Theft Systems (Vats)

    VATS during remote start operation. If the BLUE status output has been programmed for factory security re-arm, use the H2/2 BLUE/BLACK third ignition output to control the relay. NOTE: When connecting to the VATS wires, it is not important which wire is cut. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 29: 1995 And Newer Vehicle Anti-Theft Systems

    This transponder system is comprised of two parts. The first part, the transceiver, circles the key switch and is activated when the key is placed in the key switch or turned to the run position. Upon activation, the trans- © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 30: Plug-In Led And Valet/Program Switch

    (p/n 998T) or PC Interface module, they may have been locked. Before proceeding with reprogramming the learn routines, they must be unlocked with either the 998T or the PC Interface module - this cannot be done manually with the Valet switch. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 31: Shock Sensor Harness, 4-Pin Connector

    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 will also report Zone Two. RED and BLACK: RED is (+)12V constant, BLACK is (-) ground Do not use these for anything besides the plug-in shock sensor. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 32: Tach Learning

    This system can control two common power door lock types without any additional parts! With certain vehicles, or if an actuator is to be installed, either a 451M Door Lock Relay Satellite or two relays will be required. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...
  • Page 33 Fords are Type C. Ford builds almost no Type A systems. Chrysler builds both Type A and Type C, so use care. IMPORTANT! Remember that these wires' functions reverse between Type A and Type B! © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 34: Type B: Negative-Triggered, Relay Driven Systems

    IMPORTANT! If these are not connected properly, you will send (+) 12 Volts directly to (-) ground, possibly damaging the alarm or the factory switch. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...
  • Page 35 Volvo (except 850), SAAB, and most Mazda, Isuzu and Subaru models. The fuse used on 12V inputs should be 7.5A per motor installed in the vehicle. IMPORTANT! Do not connect the outputs of the alarm directly to the actuator! © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 36: Type D: Adding One Or More After-Market Actuators . 35 Type E: Electrically Activated Vacuum

    It is found in late-model Nissan Sentras, some Nissan 240SX, and Nissan 300ZX 1992-up. It is also found in some Mazda MPV's and some Mitsubishi's. One relay (optional) is used to interface to this type of system as follows: © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 37: Type G: Positive (+) Multiplex

    3. Operate the door lock switch/key cylinder in both directions to determine the resistor values. If the multi- meter displays zero resistance in one direction, no resistor is needed for that direction. 4. Once the resistor value(s) is determined, refer to the wiring diagram for proper wiring. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 38: Type H: Negative (-) Multiplex

    3. Operate the door lock switch/key cylinder in both directions to determine the resistor values. If the multi- meter displays zero resistance in one direction, no resistor is needed for that direction. 4. Once the resistor value(s) is determined, refer to the wiring diagram for proper wiring. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 39: Programming Jumpers

    NOTE: For parking light circuits that draw 10 amps or more, the internal jumper must be switched to a (-) light flash output. P/N 8617 or a standard automotive SPDT relay must be used on the H1/2 light flash output harness wire. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 40: Transmitter/Receiver Learn Routine

    VIOLET/BLACK Arm only Disarm only Panic only Auto Learn Standard Configuration* (default) Auto Learn Single Button Arm/Disarm Configuration* Delete all transmitters *NOTE: For Auto Learn Configurations, see Transmitter Configurations section of this guide. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...
  • Page 41 I Ignition is turned off. I Door is closed. I Valet®/Program button is pressed too many times. I More than 15 seconds elapses between steps. One long chirp indicates that Learn Routine™ has been exited. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 42: Transmitter Configurations

    When programmed for single button arm/disarm configuration, the transmitter buttons are assigned to the fol- lowing functions: ......operates ......Arm/Disarm/Panic ......operates ......Channel 2 ......operates ......Remote Start ......operates ......Channel 4 © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 43: Multi-Level Security Arming

    Zones Two and Four are now bypassed. I Pressing a fifth time within five seconds: The siren chirps five times followed by a long chirp. All input zones, except the ignition, are now bypassed. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 44: Operating Settings Learn Routine

    Pressing the button that arms the system will select the one chirp or default setting. Pressing the button that disarms the system (or the Channel Two button when in the single button arm/disarm configuration) will select the two chirp setting. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...
  • Page 45 The learn routine will be exited if any of the following occurs: 1. Close the open door. 2. Turn the ignition on. 3. There is no activity for longer than 15 seconds. 4. The Valet®/Program switch is pressed too many times. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 46: Feature Menus

    Ignition controlled domelight OFF Single unlock pulse Double unlock pulse Factory disarm with Channel Two on Factory disarm with Channel Two OFF 2-10 Channel Four validity Channel Four: latched/latched, reset with ignition/30-second timed/ second unlock output © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 47: Feature Descriptions

    The TechSoft Programmer or the 998T Bitwriter™ will display separate steps for ignition lock and ignition unlock. They can be programmed on or off independently. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...
  • Page 48 Disabling the Code Hopping™ feature lets the receiver ignore the Code Hopping™ part of the transmitted word. As a result, the unit may have better range with Code Hopping™ off. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...
  • Page 49 If this error chirp is not desired, use this feature to disable the door open error chirp. If the bypass chirp is turned off, no bypass chirp will be generated, even if a door is accidentally left open. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...
  • Page 50 3-4 PARKING LIGHTS FLASHING/CONSTANT: In the default setting, the unit will flash the vehicle's parking lights (if connected) while remote started. The constant setting will turn the parking lights on solid for the entire run duration. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 51: Nuisance Prevention Circuitry

    NPC™ to bypass a faulty zone. When disarming the system, 5 chirps indicate NPC is activated. The LED will report the zone that has been bypassed. (See Diagnostics section of this guide.) © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 52: Valet Mode

    Either way, the remote start system will restart the engine again in three hours. Timer Mode is exited automatically after the sixth run cycle. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 53: Table Of Zones

    2. Turn the ignition ON and then back OFF while HOLDING the Valet/Program button. 3. Release the Valet/Program button. 4. Press and release the Valet/Program button. The LED will report the last shutdown for one minute or until the ignition is turned on. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 54: Long Term Event History

    NOTE: The Warn Away triggers are not stored to memory and will not be reported. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 55: Safety Check

    Once the system passes the three tests, the vehicle can be re-assembled and delivered. Do not the use the remote start system or finalize the installation if it fails any of the safety check tests. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Is the LED plugged into the correct socket? I Door locks operate backwards. This unit has easily-reversed lock/unlock outputs. Recheck wire connections to see if you have reversed these. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 57: Remote Start Troubleshooting

    I The vehicle will start, but will only run for 10 seconds. 1. Is the remote start programmed for voltage sense? Try programming the unit for low voltage reference. If this does not work, a tach wire should be used. 2. Check diagnostics. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...
  • Page 58 I The climate control system does not work while the unit is operating the vehicle. Either the wrong accessory wire is being energized or more than one ignition or accessory wire must be ener- gized in order to operate the climate control system. © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...
  • Page 59 © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

  • Page 60: Wiring Quick Reference Guide

    © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA...

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