Avital 4003, Installation Manual

Page 1: ... installation by a profes sional 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 2009 Directed Electronics Vista CA N4003L 2009 04 Avital ...

Page 2: ...writer T harness included in the chip version 2 6 kit 998U Bitwriter Code Hopping Doubleguard ESP FailSafe Ghost Switch Learn Routine Nite Lite Nuisance Prevention Circuitry Reveng er Silent Mode Soft Chirp Stinger Valet Vehicle Recovery System VRS and Warn Away are all Trademarks or Registered Trademarks of Di rected Electronics The Bitwriter p n 998U requires chip version 2 6 or newer to program...

Page 3: ...connector 8 Heavy gauge relay interface 14 Remote start harness H2 5 pin connector 15 Neutral safety switch interface 18 D2D and programmer interface 19 Programming jumpers 20 Light flash 20 Activation Input 20 Plug in program switch 21 Tach learning 21 Virtual tach programming 21 To learn the tach signal 22 Tach threshold on off 22 How to reset features and virtual tach 23 Operating settings lear...

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Page 5: ...t is the user s sole responsibility to properly handle and keep out of reach from children all remote controls to assure that the system does not unintentionally remote start the vehicle USER MUST INSTALL A CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR IN OR ABOUT THE LIVING AREA ADJACENT TO THE VEHICLE ALL DOORS LEADING FROM ADJACENT LIVING AREAS TO THE ENCLOSED OR PARTIALLY ENCLOSED VEHICLE STORAGE AREA MUST REMAIN ...

Page 6: ...d The remote start module must be removed or properly reinstalled so that the vehicle does not start in gear All installations must be performed by an authorized Directed Electronics dealer OPERATION OF THE REMOTE START MODULE IF THE VEHICLE STARTS IN GEAR IS CONTRARY TO ITS INTENDED MODE OF OPERATION OPERAT ING THE REMOTE START SYSTEM UNDER THESE CONDITIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSON...

Page 7: ...tch AVISTART 4003 BLUE 2 pin port Status LED 3 pin 2 wire door lock harness 5 pin remote start harness Jumper activation input polarity 9 pin main harness 4 pin satellite harness Red 4 pin D2D Bitwriter port Jumper tachometer threshold Jumper light flash polarity 6 pin relay output 4 pin 3 wire receiver port Available only when adding a reciever P N 543H and remote P N 474L ...

Page 8: ... logic probes computer safe test lights Test all circuits with a high quality digital multi meter before making connections Do not disconnect the battery if the vehicle has an anti theft coded radio If equipped with an air bag avoid disconnecting the bat tery if possible Many airbag systems will display a diagnostic code through their warning lights after they lose power Discon necting the battery...

Page 9: ...sing a very fast micro controller and an analog to digital converter The micropro cessor saves the base voltage as a reference When Virtual Tach sees the slightest uptick in voltage indicating that the alternator is charging the battery the starter motor shuts off instantly D2D The system has the ability to interface with an Xpresskit module through the D2D port The advantage to using a D2D interf...

Page 10: ...cceptable ways of making a wire connection solder connections and crimp connectors When properly performed either type of connection is reliable and trouble free Regardless of whether you solder your connections or you use mechanical type crimp on con nections ensure that all connections are mechanically sound and that they are insulated especially when connecting data lines in the ve hicle Cheap ...

Page 11: ...LEASE OUTPUT H1 8 BLACK GROUND H1 9 WHITE LIGHT FLASH Available only when adding a receiver P N 543H and remote P N 474L 4 pin satellite harness diagram 1 BLUE STATUS OUTPUT 2 ORANGE ACCESSORY OUTPUT 3 PURPLE STARTER OUTPUT 4 PINK IGNITION OUTPUT Heavy gauge relay wiring diagram 1 PINK OUTPUT TO IGNITION CIRCUIT 2 PURPLE OUTPUT TO STARTER CIRCUIT 3 ORANGE OUTPUT TO ACCESSORY CIRCUIT 4 RED 30A HIGH...

Page 12: ...HITE TACHOMETER INPUT WIRE H2 3 BROWN BRAKE SWITCH SHUTDOWN WIRE H2 4 GRAY HOOD PINSWITCH SHUTDOWN WIRE H2 5 BLUE WHITE 200mA 2ND STATUS REAR DEFOGGER OUTPUT Primary harness H1 9 pin connector H1 1 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 fact...

Page 13: ...9 2009 Directed Electronics All rights reserved Relay for Negative Disarm Wire Relay for Positive Disarm Wire ...

Page 14: ...e controlled secu rity or keyless entry system Connect the H1 3 YELLOW ignition output to the ignition accessory input of the remote controlled security or key less entry system The wire will prevent the host system from sensing that the ignition is on during remote start operation H1 4 WHITE BLUE ACTIVATION INPUT This input comes from the factory set to 1 activation pulse This means that it is ne...

Page 15: ...ntrol module a voice module or any ac cessory that requires a ground when armed Available only when adding a receiver P N 543H and remote P N 474L H1 6 BROWN HORN OUTPUT This wire supplies a 200 mA output that can be used to honk the vehicle horn It outputs a single pulse when locking the doors with the remote and two pulses when unlocking with the remote This wire also outputs pulses for 30 secon...

Page 16: ... factory ground Ground all your components to the same point in the vehicle preferably the kick panel Scrape away any paint and use a factory bolt or make your own ground with a self tapping screw and a star washer H1 9 WHITE LIGHT FLASH OUTPUT Important Do NOT connect this wire to a negative vehicle light flash wire before changing the program ming jumper to the negative polarity position or dam ...

Page 17: ...ems that draw 10 amps or more the jump er must be placed to the light flash output refer to the Programming Jumpers section of this guide P N 8617 or a standard automotive SPDT relay must be used on the H1 2 light flash output wire Positive Light Flash Output Light Flash Output ...

Page 18: ...ehicle 3 ORANGE OUTPUT TO ACCESSORY CIRCUIT Connect this wire to the accessory wire in the vehicle that powers the climate control system 4 6 RED 30A HIGH CURRENT 12V INPUT Remove the two 30 amp fuses prior to connecting these wires and do not replace them until the control module is ready to be tested These wires are the source of current for all onboard remote start relays and the main unit They...

Page 19: ...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 This will prevent the vehicle from accidentally being started while in a drive gear This input MUST rest at ground in order for the remote start system to operate Connected properly the vehicle will only start while in PARK or NEUTRAL In some vehicl...

Page 20: ...ctioning properly H2 2 VIOLET WHITE TACHOMETER INPUT WIRE This input provides the module with information about the engine s revo lutions 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 Once connected you must teach the system the tach signal See Ta...

Page 21: ...INSWITCH SHUTDOWN WIRE This wire MUST be connected to the hood pinswitch This input will dis able or shut down the remote start when the hood is opened H2 5 BLUE WHITE 200mA 2ND STATUS REAR DEFOGGER OUTPUT This wire supplies a 200mA output as soon as the module begins the remote start process The H2 5 BLUE WHITE wire can also be used to activate the defogger trigger latched pulsed 10 seconds after...

Page 22: ...n Testing the neutral safety switch Make sure there is adequate clearance to the front and rear of the 1 vehicle because it may move slightly Make sure the hood is closed and there are no remote start shut 2 downs active Set the emergency brake 3 Turn the key to the run position this will release the shifter 4 Place the car in drive D 5 Place your foot directly over the brake pedal but do not depr...

Page 23: ...th the Bitwriter If the Xpresskit module is unplugged so the port can be used for Bit writer programming you must unplug the heavy gauge 6 pin remote start harness before reconnecting the Xpresskit module back in Once the Xpresskit module has been plugged in reconnect the heavy gauge 6pin remote start harness and proceed to reprogram the Xpresskit mod ule When the learn routines have previously be...

Page 24: ...s abled The WHITE wire H1 9 will supply a 200mA output suitable for driving factory parking light relays 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 9 light flash output harness wire Activation Input This jumper is used to determine the input polarity to ac...

Page 25: ...en the parking lights come on shut off the remote start with the 4 remote that s it Virtual Tach is programmed Virtual Tach handles disengaging the starter motor during remote start ing it does not address over rev If the customer wants to have the over rev protection capability the tach wire must be connected This may involve more installation shop charges than initially quoted Important If the V...

Page 26: ...ch signal is learned 4 Release the Program switch Tach threshold on off In most cases this jumper can be left in the OFF po si tion Some new vehicles use less than 12 volts in their ignition systems The unit may have trouble learning the tach signal in these ve hi cles Changing the jumper to the ON setting changes the trigger threshold of the digital tach circuit so it will work properly with thes...

Page 27: ...cted the channel press the switch once more and hold it The LED flashes to confirm the selected channel Do not release the Program switch Channel Function 3 Reset Features This resets all system features to the factory default settings Note This feature does not reset the Virtual Tach setting 4 Virtual Tach Reset Deletes all previously learned values for Virtual Tach and on the next remote start s...

Page 28: ...g it For example You have programmed Channel Three and you want to program Channel Four Release the Program switch Press it one time and release it to advance from Channel Three to Channel Four Now press and hold the Program switch The LED will flash four times do not release it Learn Routine will be exited if Ignition is turned off Program switch is pressed too many times More than 25 seconds ela...

Page 29: ...1 Key Turn the ignition on and then back off 2 Select menu Press and hold the Program switch When the LED flashes once Menu One has been selected Continue to hold the switch until the LED flashes twice Menu Two has now been selected Release the Program switch after the desired Menu choice has been selected 3 Choose Within 10 seconds press and release the Program switch the number of times correspo...

Page 30: ...pressing and releasing the Program switch the number of times necessary to get from the feature you just programmed to the feature you wish to access For example in Menu One if you just programmed Feature 1 3 to off and you want to program the next feature 1 4 release the Program switch Press and release it once to advance from Feature 1 3 to Feature 4 Then press the switch once more and hold The ...

Page 31: ...gnition con trolled lock Off On 3 Ignition con trolled unlock Off On 4 Doorlock pulse duration 0 8 sec 3 5 sec 0 4 sec 5 Unlock output 1 pulse 2 pulses 6 Lock output 1 pulse 2 pulses 7 Factory Alarm Disarm function with unlock Before un lock remote start only 8 Factory Alarm Disarm 1 pulse 2 pulses 9 Comfort Closure Off Comfort Closure 1 Comfort Closure 2 10 Panic On Off Available only when adding...

Page 32: ... Crank time 0 6 sec 0 8 sec 1 0 sec 1 2 sec 1 4 1 6 1 8 2 0 4 0 sec 5 Activation pulse 1 pulse 2 pulses 3 pulses 6 Ignition acces sory output ignition Accessory 7 Acc state during wait to start Off On 8 2nd status output Normal latched pulsed 9 Anti grind On Off 10 Wait to start time Off 15 sec 30 sec 45 sec 11 Timer mode run time 12 min 3 min 6 min 9 min Available only when adding a receiver P N ...

Page 33: ...nk 50mS panic 5 Confirmation honk OFF 2 IGNITION CONTROLLED LOCK OFF ON When programmed ON the doors locks 3 seconds after the ignition is turned on 3 IGNITION CONTROLLED UNLOCK OFF ON When programme d ON the doors will unlock automatically when the key is turned off 4 DOOR LOCK PULSE DURATlON 0 8 3 5 0 4 SECONDS Some European vehicles such as Mercedes Benz and Audi require longer lock and unlock ...

Page 34: ...rm output will disarm the fac tory alarm system any time the button controlling Unlock is pressed The Before Unlock output disarms the factory alarm before the unlock output activates and before remote start is activated The Remote Start Only output disarms the factory alarm only before the remote start is activated 8 FACTORY ALARM DISARM PULSES 1 2 PULSES Selectable for a single or double pulse f...

Page 35: ...remote start checks the voltage again to determine if the vehicle is running When set to voltage 2 the unit cranks the starter for the programmed time and then attempts to sense that the engine is running by detecting an increase in voltage If programmed Off 3 the vehicle cranks for the programmed crank time The tach setting or voltage setting is not checked to verify that the car is running In th...

Page 36: ... desired press the transmitter button to advance through the LED Off settings The unit flashes the LED to indicate which time is selected Once the 4 0 second setting is reached the next pulse resets the system to the shortest setting 5 ACTIVATION PULSE COUNT 1 2 3 PULSES This feature allows the number of pulses to activate the remote start feature to be changed from 1 2 or 3 pulses The pulse count...

Page 37: ...d when locked output will be active during remote start operation This activates an optional relay and prevents the customer from re cranking the car with the key when doing key takeover If accessories such as a voice module or window module are added to the unit it may be necessary to use the two honk setting to program this feature OFF 10 WAIT TO START TIME OFF 15 30 45 SECONDS The diesel wait t...

Page 38: ...ss included in the chip version 2 6 kit 998U is required for Bitwriter programming Feature Default setting Optional settings Remote start runtime 12 minutes 1 60 minutes Diesel start delay Off Timed Diesel start timer 12 seconds 1 90 seconds Virtual tach fine tune Not initialized 0 to 1 second in 50ms increments Transmitter programming Unlocked locked Feature programming Unlocked Locked Available ...

Page 39: ...r diagnostic mode 1 Turn the ignition off 2 Press and hold the Program switch 3 Turn the ignition on and then off 4 Release the Program switch 5 Press and release the Program switch The LED reports the last system shutdown by flashing for one minute in grouped patterns the flashing stops when the ignition is turned on The following table describes the LED group patterns ...

Page 40: ...em The installation must be completed before testing including connection to the brake switch and hood switch Test the BRAKE shutdown circuit With the vehicle in Park P ac 1 tivate the remote start system Once the engine is running press the brake pedal The engine should shut down immediately If the engine continues to run check the brake circuit connection Test the HOOD PIN shutdown circuit With ...

Page 41: ...n on it Be ready to step on the brake to shutdown the remote start system 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 con nection The vehicle may use a mechanical neutral safety switch See H2 1 BLACK WHITE neutral safety switch input in Remote Start Harness Wire Connection Guide s...

Page 42: ... to operate the climate control system The remote start will not activate Check harnesses and connections Make sure the harnesses are 1 fully plugged into the remote start module Make sure there are good connections to the vehicle wiring Check voltage and fuses Also make sure that the ground wire is 2 going to a chassis ground and not to something under the dash Check diagnostics The diagnostics w...

Page 43: ...ense If so the start 2 time may not be set high enough Voltage sense will not work on some vehicles Check diagnostics Sometimes a shutdown will become active 3 during cranking or just after cranking The vehicle starts but the starter keeps running Is the system programmed for engine checking off or voltage 1 sense When programmed for either of these features the engine cranks for the pre programme...

Page 44: ...cted Electronics All rights reserved The vehicle will start and run only for about 10 seconds Is the remote start programmed for voltage sense If this does not 1 work a tach wire should be used Check diagnostics 2 ...

Page 45: ...tronics All rights reserved Wiring quick reference guide BROWN horn honk output r b Off On GRAY Jumper activation polarity RED WHITE 200mA channel 2 output Available only when adding a reciever P N 543H and remote P N 474L ...

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