Clifford Responder LE 3.3X User manual

Responder LE Model 3.3X
Security and Remote Start
Installation Guide
Note: This product is intended for installation by a professional 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.
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N5202X 2008-02

Bitwriter®, Code Hopping™, Doubleguard®, ESP™, FailSafe®, 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 Trade-
marks of Directed Electronics.
The Bitwriter®(p/n 998U)
requires chip version 2.5 or
newer to program this unit.
Bitwriters with date code of 6C or older require an IC upgrade
(p/n 998M). Bitwriter 2 compatible.

Table of contents
Whatisincluded ..............................5
Warning! Safety first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation points to remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Deciding on component locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Finding the wires you need. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Making your wiring connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Primary harness (H1), 12-pin connector . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Auxiliary harness (H2), 8-pin connector . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Door lock harness, 3-pin connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Heavy gauge remote start, (H3) 10-pin connector . . . . 22
Remote start input, 5-pin connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Remote start auxiliary output, 5-pin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Wire connection guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Primary harness (H1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Auxiliary harness (H2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Door lock wiring diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Heavy guage, 10-pin connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Remote start input-5-pin connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Outputs for optional external remote start relays . . . . . 47
Neutral safety switch interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Plug-in LED and valet/program switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Programmer interface, 3-pin black plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Optional sensor port - 4 pin connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Tachlearning................................ 53
D2D jumper settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Setting the light flash polarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Remote control learn routine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 56
Remote control configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
System features learn routine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Featuremenus................................63
Feature descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Nuisance prevention circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Valetmode ..................................77
Manual transmission remote start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Timer mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Long term event history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Tableofzones................................81
Shutdown diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Remote starting diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Remote start safety check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Troubleshooting...............................85
Quick reference wiring guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

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What is included
The control module with Stinger™ DoubleGuard® two-stage shock
sensor
Control center (installed out of sight) with integrated status LED
and Valet Override switch (p/n 6211T)
One five-button/2-way Supercode Responder LE Remote Control,
(p/n 7251X)
One five-button /1-way Supercode Remote (p/n 7152X)
Revenger™Soft Chirp™ six-tone programmable siren
A shut-down toggle switch
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Warning! Safety rst
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 make the following recommendations to all users of this system:
Never operate the system in an enclosed or partially enclosed area without
ventilation (such as a garage).
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 properly handle and keep out of reach
from children all remote controls to assure that the system does not unin-
tentionally 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 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 will be 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.
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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 INTENDED 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, INC. 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. Installation in such vehicles may pose certain risk.
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Installation points to remember
This product is designed for fuel-injected, automatic transmission, or vehicles
with manual transmissions.
Note: The default option “Manual” is a safety precaution that forces the installer
to enable the Manual Transmission Mode (MTS) routine or program the unit to the
“Automatic” option before the remote start can be activated for the first time.
The “Automatic” option will need to be programmed On to work with automatic
transmissions. When the “Manual” option is selected a specific routine is re-
quired before exiting the vehicle to enable the MTS mode.
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). 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 battery if possible. Many
airbag systems will display a diagnostic code through their warning lights after
they lose power. Disconnecting the battery requires this code to be erased, which
can require a trip to the dealer.
If using an external LED or Valet Switch, check with the customer about where
to locate the switch.
To avoid accidental battery drainage; turn off the interior lights or remove
the dome light fuse.
Roll down a window to avoid being locked out of the car.
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After the installation
Test all functions. The “Using Your System” section of the Owner's Guide is
very helpful when testing.
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.
Review and complete the Safety Check section of this guide prior to the
vehicle reassembly.
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Deciding on component locations
Siren
Some things to remember about mounting the siren:
■Keep it away from heat sources, such as radiators, exhaust manifolds, turbo-
chargers, and heat shields.
■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. This usually in-
volves disguising the wire to look like a factory harness.
■We do not recommend grounding the siren to its mounting screws. Instead,
we recommend running both the red and black wires into the passenger com-
partment and grounding to one common point for all devices. Both wires are
the same length and come already bonded together to make it easier. Whenever
possible, conceal your wires in the factory harnesses or in the same style loom
as the factory.
■When possible, place the siren on the same side of the vehicle as the control
module, where its wires will reach the control module’s wires without extending
them. Always run the wires through the center of a grommet, never through
bare metal!
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Control module
Some things to remember about where to mount the control module:
■Never put the control module in the engine compartment!
■The first step in hot-wiring a vehicle is removing the driver's side under-dash
panel to access the starter and ignition wires. If the control module is placed
just behind the driver's side dash it can easily be disconnected.
■When mounting the control module, try to find a secure location that will
not require you to extend the harnesses’ wires (they are 1.5 meters long). Keep
it away from the heater core (or any other heat sources) and any obvious leaks.
Some good control module locations are: Above the glove box, inside the center
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The control center
The control center position should be discussed with the vehicle’s owner prior to
installation. The LED and Valet switch is housed on the control center, so you will
want to make sure that the customer is satisfied with the location.
Doubleguard shock sensor
Since the shock sensor is built into the main unit, be sure to keep the shock sensor
performance in mind when deciding on a location for the main unit.
Note: In many vehicles, fastening the main unit (the brain) to a steering column
or screwing it to metal will result in poor sensitivity, especially at the rear of
the vehicle.
Valet® program switch
The valet/program switch is built into the control center.
Important! When the vehicle is delivered, please show the user where this switch
is located and how to disarm the system with it.
Note: An optional valet switch (p/n #8631) is available if the onboard valet
switch is not used for the install.
When installing the external valet switch ensure that the location has sufficient
clearance to the rear. The switch should be well hidden. It should be placed so
passengers or stored items (such as in a glove box or center console) cannot ac-
cidentally hit it. The switch fits into a 9/32-inch hole.
Status LED
The status LED is built into the control center. An optional LED (p/n 8634) is
available if the onboard LED will not be used for the install. The LED fits into a
9/32-inch hole.
Valet switch
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Finding the wires you need
Now that you have decided where each component will be located, you are ready
to find the wires in the car that the security system connects to.
Important! Do not use a 12V test light or logic probe (computer safe test light)
to find these wires! Use a digital multi meter for all testing.
Obtaining constant 12V
We recommend two possible sources for 12V constant: the (+) terminal of the
battery, or the constant supply to the ignition switch. Always install a fuse within
12 inches of this connection. The fuse will also be powering other circuits such
as door locks and interface modules, so fuse accordingly.
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 ac-
cessories are added to the main power feed.
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
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How to find (+)12V ignition with your multi meter:
Set to DCV or DC voltage (12V or 20V is fine).
Attach the (-) probe of the meter to chassis ground.
Probe the wire you suspect of being the ignition wire. The steering column
harness or ignition switch harness is an excellent place to find this wire.
Turn the ignition key switch to the run position. If your meter reads (+)12V, go
to the next step. If it doesn’t, probe another wire.
Now turn the key to the start position. The meter display should stay steady,
not dropping by more than a few tenths of a volt. If it drops close to or all
the way to zero, go back to Step 3. If it stays steady at (+)12V, you have
found an ignition wire.
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Starter wire
The starter wire provides 12V directly to the starter or to a relay controlling the
starter. In some vehicles, it is necessary to power a cold start circuit. A cold start
circuit will test exactly like a starter circuit, but it does not control the starter.
Instead, the cold start circuit is used to prime the fuel injection system for start-
ing when the vehicle is cold.
How to find the starter wire with your multi meter:
Set to DCV or DC voltage (12V or 20V is fine).
Attach the (-) probe of the meter to chassis ground.
Probe the wire you suspect of being the starter wire. The steering column is
an excellent place to find this wire. Remember you do not need to interrupt
the starter at the same point you are testing.
Turn the ignition key switch to the start position. Make sure the car is not
in gear! If your meter reads (+)12V, go to the next step. If it doesn’t, probe
another wire.
Cut the wire you suspect of being the starter wire.
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.
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Accessory wire
An accessory wire shows +12V when the key is in the accessory and run positions.
It does not show +12V during the cranking cycle. There are often more than one ac-
cessory wire in the ignition harness. The correct accessory wire powers the vehicle's
climate control system. Some vehicles may have separate wires for the blower motor
and the air conditioning compressor. In such cases, it is necessary to add relay to
power the second accessory wire.
Tachometer wire
Note: The system has Virtual Tach which automatically test the engine volt-
age in automatic transmission vehicles. The below wire test would be
used only if Virtual Tach or Voltage Mode is not working. When install-
ing this unit on a manual transmission vehicle, the wire must be used.
To test for a tachometer wire, a multi meter capable of testing AC voltage must
be used. The tachometer wire will show between 1V and 6V AC. In multi-coil
ignition systems, the system can learn individual coil wires. Individual coil wires
in a multi-coil ignition system will register lower amounts of AC voltage. Also, if
necessary, the system can use a fuel injector control wire for engine speed sens-
ing. Common locations for a tachometer wire are the ignition coil itself, the back
of the gauges, engine computers, and automatic transmission computers.
WARNING! Do not test tachometer wires using a test light or logic probe (com-
puter safe test light). This will damage the vehicle.
How to find a tachometer wire with your multi meter:
Set to ACV or AC voltage (12V or 20V is fine).
Attach the (-) probe of the meter to chassis ground.
Start and run the vehicle.
Probe the wire you suspect of being the tachometer wire with the red probe
of the meter.
The wire should read between 1v and 6v and will normally change when
revving up the engine. If the voltage changes with engine speed, you have
the correct wire.
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Wait-to-start bulb wire for diesels
Note: The system has a programmable onboard timer (See Menu#3 Feature 9), so
it is not necessary to connect the wait-to-start wire.
In diesel vehicles you can interface with the wire that turns on the WAIT-TO-
START light in the dashboard. This wire illuminates the bulb until the vehicle’s
glow plugs are properly heated. When the light goes out the vehicle can be
started. This wire is always available at the connector leading to the bulb in
the dashboard. It can also be found at the Engine Control Module (ECM) in many
vehicles.
To test for polarity of the wait-to-start wire:
Set your multi meter to DCV or DC voltage (12 or 20V is fine).
Attach the (+) probe of the meter to (+)12V.
Probe the wire that you suspect leads to the bulb with the (-) probe of the
meter.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
If the meter indicates 12 volts until the light goes out, you have isolated
the correct wire. The wire's polarity is negative (ground while the bulb is
on).
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.
Parking light wire
The parking light (+) or (-) wire is often found near the switch. Many cars have
the switch built into the turn signal lever, with the parking light wire found in
the steering column. The same wire is often available in the kick panel or run-
ning board.
Some newer vehicles have multiplexed circuits that will also need to be interfaced
with (check the vehicle information sheet) these cars usually require that the
switch be isolated (5 wired), this unit has a white/brown wire on the main har-
ness to interface with these circuits without having to add an additional relay.
Note: Remember, you need a parking light wire that does not vary with the
dimmer setting.
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How to find a (+) or (-) parking light wire with your multi meter:
Set to DCV or DC voltage (12V or 20V is fine).
If you are looking for a positive circuit attach the (-) probe of the meter to
chassis ground. If you are looking for a negative circuit, attach (+) probe of
your meter to +12V constant.
Probe the wire you suspect of being the parking light wire. Usually, the area
near the headlight/parking light switch is an excellent area to start, as is
the kick panel.
Turn on the parking lights. If your meter shows (+)12V, turn off the parking
lights and make sure it goes back to zero.
If the meter returns to zero, turn the parking lights back on and using the
dash light dimmer control, turn the brightness of the dash lights up and
down.
If the meter changes more than a volt when using the dimmer, look for another
wire. If it stays relatively close to (+)12V, you have found your parking light
wire.
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Door pin switch circuit
The best places to test for the door switch wire are:
Pin switch
When testing at the pin switch, check the wire to ensure that it “sees” all the
doors. Often, the passenger switch will cover all the doors even if the driver’s
switch will not.
Dome light
This may not be your best choice if the vehicle has delayed dome light supervi-
sion, but it will work in any vehicle with completely diode-isolated or normally-
closed pin switches.
Once you have determined the wire color, the easiest place to connect to the
wire is likely 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 is the
best alternative.
How to find a door pin switch trigger wire with your multi meter:
Set to DCV or DC voltage (12V or 20V is fine).
If you are looking for a positive circuit fasten the (-) probe of the meter
to chassis ground. If you are looking for a negative circuit, fasten the (+)
probe of your meter to (+)12V constant.
Probe the wire you suspect of being the door trigger wire. If the meter reads
(+)12V when any door is opened, you have found a trigger wire.
Note: To ensure the wire “sees” all the doors, open each door and check the
meter reading.
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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 ignition
wires will often be 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.
There are two acceptable 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 connections, ensure that all connections are
mechanically sound and that they are insulated.
Cheap electrical tape, especially when poorly applied, is not a reliable insulator.
It often falls off in hot weather. Use good-quality electrical tape or heat shrink.
Never twist-and-tape the wires together without soldering.
Never use “fuse taps”, as they can damage fuse box terminals.
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.
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