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Page 1: Installation Guide
® Model 553T Installation Guide ® NEW! Outboard HF Plus Receiver © 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA N553T 8-01 for Extended Range Rev. M 1.1...
Page 2 Bitwriter™, Code Hopping™, DEI®, Doubleguard®, ESP™, FailSafe®, Ghost Switch™, Learn Routine™, Nite-Lite®, Nuisance Prevention Circuitry®, NPC®, Revenger®, Silent Mode™, Soft Chirp®, Stinger®, Valet®, Vehicle Recovery System®, VRS®, and Warn Away® are all Trademarks or Registered Trademarks of Directed Electronics, Inc. New Software Compatibility for 103T Keypad This unit now has software that...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
table of contents What is Included......3 (Immobilizers) ......29 Warning! Safety First .
Page 4: Warning! Safety First
warning! safety first The following safety warnings must be observed at all times: I Due to the complexity of this system, installation of this product must only be performed by an authorized DEI dealer. I 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 I 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: Deciding On Component Locations
deciding on component locations locations for the siren Some things to remember about mounting the siren: I Keep it away from heat sources, such as radiators, exhaust manifolds, turbochargers, and heat shields. I Mount it where a thief cannot easily disconnect it, whether the hood is open or shut. Both the siren and its wires should be difficult to find.
Page 7: Shock Sensor
I The higher the control module is in the vehicle, the better the transmitter range will be. If you put the control module under a seat or inside a metal dashboard, range will diminish. Some good control module locations: above the glove box, inside the center console, above the under-dash fuse box, above the radio, etc.
Page 8: Valet/Program Switch
locations for 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. Ensure that the location you pick for the switch has sufficient clearance to the rear. The switch should be well hidden.
Page 9: Optional Starter Kill Relay
locations for the optional starter kill relay If optional starter kill relay or its connections are immediately visible upon removal of the under-dash panel, they can easily be bypassed. Always make the relay and its connections difficult to discern from the factory wiring! Exposed yellow butt connectors do not look like factory parts, and will not fool anyone! For this reason, routing the optional starter kill wires away from the steering column is recommended.
Page 10: Finding The 12V Switched Ignition Wire
finding the 12V switched ignition wire The ignition wire is powered when the key is in the run or start position. This is because the ignition wire powers the ignition system (spark plugs, coil) as well as the fuel delivery system (fuel pump, fuel injection computer). Accessory wires lose power when the key is in the start position to make more current available to the starter motor.
Page 11: Finding The Accessory Wire
finding the accessory wire An accessory wire will show +12V when the key is in the accessory and run positions. It will not show +12V during the cranking cycle. There will often be more than one accessory wire in the ignition harness. The correct accessory wire will power the vehicle's climate control system.
Page 12: Finding The Parking Light Wire
finding a (+) parking light wire The (+) parking light wire is often found near the switch. Many cars have the switch built into the turn signal lever, and in these cars the parking light wire can be found in the steering column. The same wire is often avail- able in the kick panel or running board.
Page 13: Making Your Wiring Connections
Once you have determined the wire color, the easiest place to connect to the wire is often at the kick panel, at the windshield pillar, or in the running board. When an easy location is not available, running a wire to the dome- light itself is often the best solution.
Page 14: Primary Harness (H1), 12-Pin Connector
primary harness (H1), 12-pin connector ______ ORANGE (-) 500 mA ARMED OUTPUT H1/1 ______ WHITE (+)/(-) SELECTABLE LIGHT FLASH OUTPUT H1/2 ______ WHITE/BLUE (-) REMOTE START ACTIVATION INPUT H1/3 ______ BLACK/WHITE (-) 200 mA DOMELIGHT SUPERVISION OUTPUT H1/4 ______ H1/5 GREEN (-) DOOR TRIGGER INPUT, ZONE 3 ______...
Page 15: Remote Start Primary Harness, 5-Pin Connector
remote start primary harness, 5-pin connector ______ (+) CONSTANT POWER ______ YELLOW (+) IGNITION INPUT TO ALARM ______ 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 key switch interface ______ (+) HIGH CURRENT 12V INPUT...
Page 16: Primary Harness (H1) Wire Connection Guide
primary harness (H1) wire connection guide H1/1 ORANGE (-) ground-when-armed output This wire supplies a (-)500 mA ground as long as the system is armed. This output ceases as soon as the system is disarmed. The orange wire may be wired to an optional DEI® 8618 starter kill relay. H1/2 WHITE (+/-) selectable light flash output As shipped, this wire should be connected to the (+) parking light wire.
Page 17: H1/3
H1/3 WHITE/BLUE remote start (-) activation input A momentary input on this wire will start or stop the motor, just as transmitting Channel 3 from the remote trans- mitter does. It is often connected to an optional momentary push-button switch to make access to Valet Take Over Mode and Timer Mode more convenient.
Page 18: H1/6
H1/6 BLUE (-) multiplex input, zone 4 Inputs shorter than 0.8 seconds will trigger the Warn Away response, while inputs longer than 0.8 seconds will trigger the full alarm sequence. If installing an optional DEI® dual stage sensor, connect both the blue and the green wires of the optional sensor to this input.
Page 19: H1/10
H1/10 BROWN (+) siren output Connect this to the red wire of the siren. Connect the black wire of the siren to (-) chassis ground, preferably at the same point you connected the control module’s black ground wire. H1/11 RED (+)12V constant power input Before connecting this wire, remove the supplied fuse.
Page 20: Secondary Harness (H2) Wire Connection Guide
secondary harness (H2) wire connection guide H2/1 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 wire can be directly connected to the wire in the vehicle.
Page 21 H2/2 LIGHT GREEN/BLACK (-) factory disarm output This wire sends a negative pulse every time the remote start is activated. 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 diagrams below.
Page 22: Relay Satellite Key Switch Interface Wire Connection Guide
relay satellite key switch interface wire connection guide The five heavy gauge wires coming from the relay satellite are used to energize high current circuits in the vehicle. It is crucial that these connections are well-made and capable of handling the current demands. For this reason, Scotch-Locks, T-taps and other such connectors are strongly discouraged.
Page 23: Remote Start Harness (H3) Wire Connection Guide
remote start secondary harness (H3) wire connection guide H3/1 BLUE (-) status output This wire supplies a 200mA output as soon as the module begins the remote start process. It can be used with a relay to disconnect a sensor from the system as shown below. The H3/1 BLUE wire can also be used to rearm a factory anti-theft system when the remote start shuts down.
Page 24 H3/3 GRAY (-) hood pinswitch input, zone 1 This wire MUST be connected to hood pinswitch. This input will disable or shut down the remote start when the hood is opened. It will also trigger the security system if the hood is opened while the system is armed and report Zone 1. H3/4 BROWN (+) brake switch input, zone 1 This wire MUST be connected to the vehicle's brake light wire.
Page 25: Neutral Safety Switch Interface
neutral safety switch interface Some vehicles do not have an electrical neutral safety switch. Instead, a mechanical neutral safety switch that physically interrupts the starter wire is used when the vehicle is in any drive gear. If the remote start is inter- faced before this switch, it will provide protection from starting in gear.
Page 26 If the starter engages and the vehicle is a General Motors product or Dodge Dakota pickup, refer to the follow- ing text and diagrams for an alternative shut-down method which will prevent the starter from engaging. If the vehicle is not a General Motors product or a Dodge Dakota pickup, please call DEI® Technical Support for an alter- native shut-down method.
Page 28: 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 29: 1995 And Newer Vehicle Anti-Theft Systems
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: I ‘95 and newer Cavalier and Sunfire I ‘96 and newer Achieva, Grand Am, and Skylark...
Page 30: Plug-In Led And Valet/Program Switch
ceiver will excite the transponder, which is located (but not visible) in the head of the ignition key. The key transponder 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 31: 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 DEI® dual stage sensor, connect to the green wire as shown below.
Page 32: Tach Learning
tach learning To learn the tach signal: Start the vehicle with the key. DRW-96 Within 5 seconds, press and HOLD the Valet®/Program switch. The LED will light constant when the tach signal is learned. Release the Valet®/Program switch. door lock harness (H4) wire connection guide ______ H4/A GREEN...
Page 33 type A: (+) 12V pulses from the switch to the factory relays The system can control Type A door locks directly, with no additional parts. The switch will have three wires on it, and one will test (+)12V constantly. The others will alternately pulse (+)12V when the switch is pressed to the lock or unlock position.
Page 34: Type B: Negative-Triggered, Relay Driven Systems
type B: (-) pulses from the switch to the factory relays This system is common in many Toyotas, Nissans, Hondas, and Saturns, as well as Fords with the keyless-entry system (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 35 Type C: Reversing Polarity, cont. type D: after-market actuators In order for this system to control one or more after-market actuators, a DEI® 451M or two relays (optional) are needed. Vehicles without factory power door locks require the installation of one actuator per door. This requires mounting the door lock actuator inside the door.
Page 36: Type D: Adding One Or More After-Market Actuators . 35 Type E: Electrically Activated Vacuum
type E: mercedes-benz and audi (1985 & newer) Type E door locks are controlled by an electrically activated vacuum pump. Some Mercedes and Audis use a Type D system. Test by locking doors from the passenger key cylinder. If all the doors lock, the vehicle's door lock system can be controlled with just two relays (optional).
Page 37: Type G: Positive (+) Multiplex
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 38: Type H: Negative (-) Multiplex
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 resist- ance to ground when operated in the opposite direction.
Page 39: 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. Changing the jumper to the ON setting changes the trigger threshold of the digital tach circuit so it will work properly with these vehi- cles.
Page 40: Transmitter/Receiver Learn Routine
transmitter/receiver learn routine ™ The system comes with two transmitters that have been taught to the receiver. The receiver can store up to four different transmitter codes in memory. Use the following learn routine to add transmitters to the system or to change button assignments if desired.
Page 41 Channels Five, Six and Seven: Channels Five through Seven are used to assign the arm, disarm and panic func- tions to separate buttons on the remote control. Teaching a button to Channel Five erases all information about that remote from memory. Any auxiliary functions that are desired will have to be reprogrammed. Similarly, if the remote is set up to use the separate arm, disarm and panic channels and a button from that remote is entered into Channel One, the remote will be erased from memory, and the system will only recognize the button that was entered into Channel One.
Page 42: Transmitter Configurations
transmitter configurations The transmitters can be programmed with the standard or single button arm/disarm configurations by using the Auto Learn functions in the Transmitter/Receiver Learn Routine. standard configuration A remote that uses the standard configuration operates similarly to many factory keyless entry remotes. A stan- dard configuration transmitter allows arming, disarming, and Panic Mode activation with separate buttons.
Page 43: 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 44: Operating Settings 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 greatly simplified by using the optional Personal Computer Interface or Bitwriter (p/n 998T).
Page 45 NOTE: Some features have more than two possible settings. Pressing Channel One will select the one chirp setting, pressing Channel Two will toggle through the two-chirp and higher settings.) Release. Release the Valet®/Program switch. Once a feature is programmed: Other features can be programmed within the same menu. Another menu can be selected.
Page 46: Feature Menus
feature menus The default settings are indicated in bold type. Features that have additional settings that can be programmed using the Bitwriter are indicated with an asterisk (*). menu #1 - basic features FEATURE NUMBER ONE-CHIRP SETTING (DEFAULT) TWO-CHIRP SETTING Active arming Passive arming Arm/disarm chirps on...
Page 47: Feature Descriptions
menu #3 - remote start options FEATURE ONE-CHIRP SETTING (DEFAULT) TWO-CHIRP SETTING Engine checking on Engine checking OFF Engine checking TACH Engine checking VOLTAGE Run time: 12 minutes* Run time: 24 or 60 minutes* Parking lights flashing Parking lights constant Crank time 0.6 seconds 0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.6, 1.8, 2.0, 4.0 Voltage check - high...
Page 48 1-4 ACTIVE/PASSIVE LOCKING: If passive arming is selected in Feature 1-1, then the system can be programmed to either lock the doors when passive arming occurs, or only lock the doors when the system is armed via the transmitter. Active locking means the system will not lock the doors when it passively arms. Passive locking means that the system will lock the doors when it passively arms.
Page 49 menu #2 - advanced features 2-1 SIREN OUTPUT CONSTANT/PULSED: The system can be programmed to output pulses instead of a continu- ous output when the system is triggered. This is useful to honk the factory horn in applications where a siren is undesirable.
Page 50 2-7 IGNITION CONTROLLED DOME LIGHT SUPERVISION ON/OFF: If turned on, the system will turn on the dome light for 60 seconds when the ignition is turned off. The optional dome light supervision feature must be installed as described in the Wire Connection Guide. 2-8 DOUBLE PULSE UNLOCK ON/OFF: Some vehicles require two pulses on a single wire to unlock the doors.
Page 51: Nuisance Prevention Circuitry
3-5 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: Valet Mode
valet mode To enter or exit valet mode with the valet/program switch: Turn the ignition key on and then off. At anytime during the next 10 seconds, press and release the Valet® switch. Now the Status LED will light constantly if you have entered Valet® Mode, and go out if you have exited Valet®...
Page 53: Table Of Zones
To enter or exit timer mode manually: 1. Make sure the remote start system is not operating the engine. 2. Turn the ignition on. Timer Mode will be exited and the parking lights will flash four times. table of zones When using the Diagnostic functions, use the Table of Zones to see which input has triggered the system.
Page 54: Long Term Event History
LED FLASHES SHUTDOWN MODE Timed out Over-rev shutdown Three Low or no RPM Four Transmitter shutdown (or optional push-button) (-) Shutdown (H3/3 GRAY) or (+) Shutdown (H3/4 BROWN) Seven (-) Neutral safety shutdown (H3/6 BLACK/WHITE) Eight Wait-to-start timed out long term event history The system stores the last two full triggers in memory.
Page 55: 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 56: Troubleshooting
troubleshooting alarm troubleshooting I Shock sensor doesn't trigger the alarm: Has the NPC™ system been triggered? If so, you will hear 5 chirps when disarming. To check this, turn the igni- tion key on and off to clear the NPC™'s memory, and then retest the shock sensor. For a detailed description of NPC™, see Nuisance Prevention Circuitry section of this guide.
Page 57 2. Check voltage and fuses. Use a meter to check for voltage between the red wire in the 5-pin ribbon harness and the black ground wire. If you have less than battery voltage, check the 3A and both 30A fuses on the relay satellite.

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