Directed Electronics Viper 5601 User manual

Models

Viper 5601

Clifford 2.2

Python 1601

Security and Remote Start

Installation Guide

This product is intended for installation by a professional

installer only! Attempts to install this product by a per-

son other than a trained professional may result in severe

damage to a vehicle’s electrical system and components.

N5102 2009-09

Bitwriters with a date code of 6a or older require an IC upgrade (p/n

998M). Some bitwriters with a date code of 6B do not require the IC

upgrade, refer to tech tip # 1112 for more information.

Bitwriter®, Code Hopping™, Doubleguard®, ESP™, 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 Direct-

ed Electronics.

The Bitwriter®(p/n

998U) requires chip

version 2.7 or newer to

program this unit.

Contents

Warning! safety first........................................................................................................................ 4

Wiring Diagram ............................................................................................................................. 5

Wiring Connections ........................................................................................................................ 6

Main Harness (H1), 12-pin connector .......................................................................................... 6

H2 Harness, 18-pin connector .................................................................................................... 6

Remote Start, (H3) 10-pin connector ............................................................................................ 6

Door Lock, 3-pin connector......................................................................................................... 7

Adjusting the Sensor........................................................................................................................ 7

Initializing Virtual Tach (not needed w/hardwire tach inputs)................................................................ 7

Learning the Tach (not needed with Virtual Tach) ................................................................................. 8

Neutral safety switch interface .......................................................................................................... 8

Testing the neutral safety switch................................................................................................... 8

Remote Start Shutdown/Startup Diagnostics ....................................................................................... 9

Remote Pairing ............................................................................................................................. 10

Programming System Features ........................................................................................................ 11

Feature Menus .............................................................................................................................. 12

Menu 1 - Security .................................................................................................................... 12

Menu 2 - Convenience............................................................................................................. 14

Menu 3 - Remote start .............................................................................................................. 16

Bitwriter - Only Options ................................................................................................................. 18

Basic Remote Functions.................................................................................................................. 20

Reset and Deletion ........................................................................................................................ 20

Table of Zones .............................................................................................................................. 21

Troubleshooting: Alarm.................................................................................................................. 21

Troubleshooting: Remote Start......................................................................................................... 22

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.•

Therefore, never operate the system in an area that does not have adequate ventilation.

The following precautions are the sole responsibility of the user; however, authorized Directed Electronics

dealers should:

Never use a test light or logic probe when installing this unit. Always use a multimeter.•

Never operate the system in an enclosed or partially enclosed area without ventilation (such as a ga-•

rage).

When parking in an enclosed or partially enclosed area or when having the vehicle serviced, the remote•

start system must be disabled using the installed toggle switch. It is the user’s sole responsibility to prop-

erly 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 PAR-

TIALLY ENCLOSED VEHICLE STORAGE AREA MUST REMAIN CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.

Use of this product in a manner contrary to its intended mode of operation may result in property damage,

personal injury, or death. Except when performing the Safety Check outlined in this installation guide, (1)

Never remotely start the vehicle with the vehicle in gear, and (2) Never remotely start the vehicle with the

keys in the ignition. The user is responsible for having the neutral safety feature of the vehicle periodically

checked, wherein the vehicle must not remotely start while the car is in gear. This testing should be performed

by an authorized Directed Electronics dealer in accordance with the Safety Check outlined in this product

installation guide. If the vehicle starts in gear, cease remote start operation immediately and consult with the

user to ﬁx the problem immediately.

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. 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 IN-

TENDED MODE OF OPERATION. OPERATING THE REMOTE START SYSTEM UNDER THESE 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. DIRECTED ELECTRONICS WILL

NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE OR PAY FOR INSTALLATION OR REINSTALLATION COSTS.

Remote starters for manual transmission pose signiﬁcant risks if not properly installed and operated. When

testing to ensure the installation is working properly, only remote start the vehicle in neutral gear, on a ﬂat

surface and with a functional, fully engaged parking brake. Do not allow anyone to stand in front of or behind

the vehicle.

This product should not be installed in any convertible vehicles, soft or hard top with a manual transmission.

Installation in such vehicles may pose certain risk.

Wiring Diagram

Valet switch

LED

Control button

Status LED

Control Center

Control Center Valet switch

LED

Control button

Status LED

Control Center

Control Center 6111T

CPU1

10A FUSE

MINI ATM

RPN: 8540

LIGHT FLASH POLARITY

(10A (MAXIMUM) FUSE JUMPER)

+ -

Optional Mux Port

(for additional sensors)

Bitwriter

Port

Neutral Safety

Switch

110 9 8 7 6

12345

1 8

1 3

18 10

1 12

D2D Port (for external

Xpresskit interface module)

10A FUSE

MINI ATM

RPN: 8540

LIGHT FLASH POLARITY

(10A (MAXIMUM) FUSE JUMPER)

+ -

IMPORTANT! Neutral Safety

switch must be plugged in

and in the ON position

D2D jumpers; Factory setting is horizontal position.

Most Xpresskit modules use this setting, check the

Xpresskit installation guide for the specific setting.

RF Port

for IVU

Control Center

Temperature

Sensor Door Lock

(see wiring tables)

Remote Start (H3)

(see wiring tables)

Main Harness (H1)

(see wiring tables)

H2 Harness

(see wiring tables)

Wiring Connections

Main Harness (H1), 12-pin connector

H1/1 RED/WHITE (-) 200mA AUX/TRUNK OUTPUT

H1/2 RED (+)12VDC CONSTANT INPUT

H1/3 BROWN (+) SIREN OUTPUT

H1/4 WHITE/BROWN PARKING LIGHT ISOLATION WIRE - PIN 87a of onboard relay

H1/5 BLACK (-) CHASSIS GROUND

H1/6 VIOLET (+) DOOR TRIGGER INPUT

H1/7 BLUE (-) TRUNK PIN/ INSTANT TRIGGER INPUT (N/C OR N/O)

H1/8 GREEN (-) DOOR TRIGGER INPUT (N/C* OR N/O)

H1/9 BLACK/WHITE (-) 200mA DOME LIGHT SUPERVISION OUTPUT

H1/10 WHITE/BLUE (-) REMOTE START/ TURBO TIMER ACTIVATION INPUT

H1/11 WHITE PARKING LIGHT OUTPUT

H1/12 ORANGE (-) 500mA GROUND WHEN ARMED OUTPUT

*The Normally Closed setting will only work if one of the vehicle's doors is connected. If more than one door

is to be monitored, then it is recommended to use the Xpresskit DTIMAZDA or tech tip # 1921 on www.direct-

echs.com to interface with these types of vehicles.

H2 Harness, 18-pin connector

H2/1 LIGHT GREEN/BLACK (-) 200mA OEM ALARM DISARM OUTPUT

H2/2 ORANGE/BLACK (-) 200mA AUX 4 OUTPUT

H2/3 GREEN/WHITE (-) 200mA OEM ALARM ARM OUTPUT

H2/4 VIOLET/BLACK (-) 200mA AUX 2 OUTPUT

H2/5 WHITE/BLACK (-) 200mA AUX 3 OUTPUT

H2/6 WHITE/VIOLET (-) 200mA AUX 1 OUTPUT

H2/7 GREY/BLACK (-) DIESEL WAIT TO START INPUT

H2/8 BROWN/BLACK (-) 200mA HORN HONK OUTPUT

H2/9 VIOLET/WHITE TACHOMETER INPUT

H2/10 DARK BLUE (-) 200mA STATUS OUTPUT

H2/11 PINK/WHITE (-) 200mA FLEX RELAY CONTROL OUTPUT

H2/12 ORANGE (-) 200mA ACCESSORY OUTPUT

H2/13 PURPLE (-) 200mA STARTER OUTPUT

H2/14 PINK (-) 200mA IGNITION 1 OUTPUT

H2/15 GREY (-) HOOD PIN INPUT (N/C OR N/O)

H2/16 BLUE/WHITE (-) 200mA 2ND STATUS /REAR DEFOGGER OUTPUT

H2/17 BROWN (+) BRAKE SHUTDOWN INPUT

H2/18 BLACK/WHITE (-) NEUTRAL SAFETY INPUT

Remote Start, (H3) 10-pin connector

H3/1 PINK (+) IGNITION 1 INPUT/OUTPUT

H3/2 RED/WHITE (87) FLEX RELAY +12V INPUT (30A FUSED)

H3/3 ORANGE (+) ACCESSORY OUTPUT

H3/4 VIOLET (+) STARTER OUTPUT (CAR SIDE OF THE STARTER KILL)

H3/5 GREEN (+) STARTER INPUT (KEY SIDE OF THE STARTER KILL)

10A FUSE

MINI ATM

RPN: 8540

LIGHT FLASH POLARITY

(10A (MAXIMUM) FUSE JUMPER)

+ -

ELECTRONICS

TACHLEARN THREASHOLD

JMP1 OFF ON

CPU1

NOTE: Pin 1 is on the left

TACH threshold OFF:

TACH threshold ON:

Bitwriter

Port

Neutral Safety

Switch

Remote

Start In

Status

LED

Valet

Port

Door Lock/

Unlock Output

Relay Out

Port

110 9 8 7 6

12345

1 8

1 3

To change

jumper

settings

1 12

CPU1

10A FUSE

MINI ATM

RPN: 8540

LIGHT FLASH POLARITY

(10A (MAXIMUM) FUSE JUMPER)

+ -

Bitwriter

Port

Neutral Safety

Switch

Status

LED

Valet

Port

110 9 8 7 6

12345

1 8

1 3

TACH threshold OFF:

TACH threshold ON:

To change

jumper settings

18 10

1 12

D2D Port

(for external

Xpresskit

interface

module)

Optional Mux Port

(for additional sensors)

10A FUSE

MINI ATM

RPN: 8540

LIGHT FLASH POLARITY

(10A (MAXIMUM) FUSE JUMPER)

+ -

IMPORTANT! Neutral Safety

switch must be plugged in

and in the ON position

D2D jumpers; Factory setting is horizontal position.

Most Xpresskit modules use this setting, check the

Xpresskit installation guide for the specific setting.

RF Port

for IVU

10A FUSE

MINI ATM

RPN: 8540

LIGHT FLASH POLARITY

(10A (MAXIMUM) FUSE JUMPER)

+ -

ELECTRONICS

TACHLEARN THREASHOLD

JMP1 OFF ON

CPU1

NOTE: Pin 1 is on the left

TACH threshold OFF:

TACH threshold ON:

Bitwriter

Port

Neutral Safety

Switch

Remote

Start In

Status

LED

Valet

Port

Door Lock/

Unlock Output

Relay Out

Port

110 9 8 7 6

12345

1 8

1 3

To change

jumper

settings

1 12

H3/6 RED IGNITION 1 +12V INPUT (30A FUSED)

H3/7 PINK/WHITE (30) FLEX RELAY OUTPUT (car side of ign, acc or starter wire)

H3/8 PINK/BLACK (87a) FLEX RELAY INPUT (key side of ign, acc or starter wire if needed)

H3/9 RED/BLACK ACCESSORY/STARTER RELAY +12V INPUT (30A FUSED)

H3/10 NC No Connection

Door Lock, 3-pin connector

1 BLUE (-) 500mA UNLOCK OUTPUT

2 EMPTY NOT USED

3 GREEN (-) 500mA LOCK OUTPUT

Adjusting the Sensor

Adjusting the sensor with the 1way remote control:

Disarm the system, turn the ignition Off and close all the doors.1. Press and hold the2.

A U X

button of the remote control for 8 seconds (If Car 2 mode is on, ignore the Car

Select LED ﬂash after 3 seconds) or until the amber LED turns on.

Press and hold the3.

A U X

button 1.5 seconds or until the amber led ﬂashes then comes on solid.- The control

module emits one long chirp, conﬁrming that it has entered adjustment mode.

Press the4.

A U X

buttons to adjust the sensor level.

Note: You can test the new setting by cautiously impacting the vehicle with increasing intensity until the

siren chirps, indicating the impact level required to fully trigger the alarm.

•

A U X

button: Pressing this button increases the sensitivity one level. The siren chirps twice conﬁrming the

sensitivity adjustment.

•

A U X

button: Pressing this button decreases the sensitivity one level. The siren chirps once conﬁrming the

sensitivity adjustment.

•

A U X

button: Pressing this button resets to default level 7. The siren chirps three times.

To exit the shock sensor adjustment mode from the 1 way remote control:

Press and release the

A U X

button any time during programming to go back to the main menu. Press and hold

for 1.5 seconds in the main menu to exit programming.

To exit the shock sensor adjustment mode from the control module:

Open an entry point or turn on the ignition, the control module emits one long chirp exiting adjustment

mode.

Initializing Virtual Tach (not needed w/hardwire tach inputs)

To program Virtual Tach:

After the install is complete,1. remote start the engine. The programming operation may require 3 cranks of

the starter before the engine starts and runs. Do not turn off the remote start if this happens, it is a normal

programming operation.

Once the engine begins running, let it run for at least 30 seconds.2. Using the Remote, send the Remote start command to turn remote start off. Virtual Tach is programmed.3. To reset Virtual Tach, go into the Reset and Deletion section of this guide. Virtual Tach cannot be reset with

the Bitwriter.

Note:

Virtual Tach cannot be used in MTS Manual Transmission Mode. It is also not recommended for diesel

trucks.

Virtual Tach handles disengaging the starter motor during remote starting – it does not address over-rev. If the

customer wants to have the over-rev protection capability, the tach wire must be connected.

10A FUSE

MINI ATM

RPN: 8540

LIGHT FLASH POLARITY

(10A (MAXIMUM) FUSE JUMPER)

+ -

ELECTRONICS

TACHLEARN THREASHOLD

JMP1 OFF ON

CPU1

NOTE: Pin 1 is on the left

TACH threshold OFF:

TACH threshold ON:

Bitwriter

Port

Neutral Safety

Switch

Remote

Start In

Status

LED

Valet

Port

Door Lock/

Unlock Output

Relay Out

Port

110 9 8 7 6

12345

1 8

1 3

To change

jumper

settings

1 12

Important: After successfully learning Virtual Tach, a small minority of vehicle starters

may over crank or under crank during remote start. The Bitwriter can be used ﬁne tune

the starter output time in 50mS increments to compensate for such an occurrence.

Learning the Tach (not needed with Virtual Tach)

To learn the tach signal:

Start1. the vehicle with the key. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the Control button.

After 3 seconds the status LED on your Control Center lights constant when the tach signal is learned.2. Release3. the Control button.

Note: When the tachometer is programmed the main unit automatically enters the Tachometer engine check-

ing mode.

Neutral safety switch interface

Some vehicles do not have an electrical neutral safety switch. Instead, the vehicle 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. However, some

vehicles combine the column shift mechanism and the mechanical neutral safety switch into one mechanical

part.

Important: You must complete the remote start system installation before doing the follow-

ing test. Ensure that the remote start system is functioning normally. This includes connect-

ing to the brake as a shut-down.

Testing the neutral safety switch

Make sure there is adequate clearance to the front and rear of the vehicle because it may move slightly.1. Make sure the hood is closed and there are no remote start shut-downs active.2. Set the emergency brake.3. Turn the key to the “run” position, this releases the shifter.4. Place the car in drive (D).5. Place your foot directly over the brake pedal, but do not depress it. Be ready to step on the brake if the6. starter engages.

Activate the remote start system.7. If the starter engages, immediately depress the brake to shut the remote start system down. If the8. starter does not engage, no additional safety

system is required.

If the starter engages and the vehicle is a General Motors product or Dodge Dakota pickup, refer to

www.

directechs.com

for Document 1008 under the Resource tab. For an alternative shut-down method

which prevents the starter from engaging. If the vehicle is not a General Motors product or a Dodge

Dakota pickup, please call Directed Electronics Technical Support for an alternative shut-down method.

Do not return the vehicle to the customer until this feature is properly installed!

Remote Start Shutdown/Startup Diagnostics

Shutdown diagnostics: If the remote start activates but fails to stay running, the remote start module has the

ability to inform you of what may have caused the remote start failure. Before performing shutdown diagnos-

tics it is important that you let the remote start shut off on its own i.e. let it attempt to start 3 times then shut

down, if this is not done the unit will report the shutdown you used to shut off the remote start.

Note: Shutdown diagnostics does not report if the vehicles factory immobilizer is causing the problem.

To perform shutdown diagnostics:

With the ignition Off,1. press and hold the Control button (on Control Center).

Turn2. the ignition On and then back Off while holding the Control button.

Release3. the Control button.

Press4. and release the Control button. The status LED ﬂashes to report the last shutdown for one minute or

until the ignition is turned on, as shown in the following table:

Status LED Flashes Shutdown Mode

1 ﬂash Runtime expired

2 ﬂashes Over-rev shutdown

3 ﬂashes Low or no RPM

4 ﬂashes Transmitter shutdown (or optional push button)

5 ﬂashes (+) Brake shutdown

6 ﬂashes (-) Hood shutdown

7 ﬂashes Timer mode/Turbo mode/Manual mode error *

8 ﬂashes Neutral safety shutdown

9 ﬂashes Low battery (voltage mode)

10 ﬂashes Alarm triggered **

11 ﬂashes Wait-to-start input timed out

* Timer mode error: Ignition is on or shutdown input is active when activating timer mode.

Turbo mode error: Turbo mode is programmed off, engine is not on or shutdown input is active.

Manual mode error: MTS mode not enabled.

** Alarm was triggered during remote start sequence.

Startup Diagnostics: If the vehicle fails to activate the remote start, the remote start module will ﬂash the park-

ing lights on the vehicle to notify you of what caused the no-start situation.

Parking Light Flashes

5 ﬂashes Brake wire is active

6 ﬂashes Hood pin wire is active

7 ﬂashes Manual transmission mode is enabled and not initialized.

8 ﬂashes Neutral safety wire has no ground or the neutral safety switch is Off.

Remote Pairing

Prepare the vehicle system to be Paired with a new remote

Open1. a door.

Turn2. the key to the ON position.

Within 5 seconds3. press and release the Control button on the Control Center one time.

Within 5 seconds,4. press and hold the Control button on the Control Center. The status LED will ﬂash one

time and the siren then chirps to conﬁrm the vehicle is ready for remote pairing.

Release5. the Control button and proceed below.

Note:

If no remote pairing results, the system will exit after 60 seconds.

Prepare the 1-way remote control to be Paired with the system:

Make sure the remote is set for the desired Car 1 (Default) or Car 2 operation for the system it will be paired

with.

Press and hold the1.

A U X

button for 8 seconds.

Note: If Car 2 mode is on, ignore the Car Select LED ﬂash after 3 seconds.

Wait for the Transmit LED to light solid. Release the2.

A U X

button.

Press the3.

A U X

button for 1 second. The transmit LED will blink 3 times.

Within 5 seconds, press the4.

A U X

button.

The vehicle siren will chirp. You have now successfully learned the remote to the vehicle remote start and5. security system.

Press the6.

A U X

button two times to exit learn routine on the remote. The transmit LED will turn off when exit-

ing.

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