Directed Electronics Python 1500 esp User manual

© 2001 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA N553 8-01
Rev. N 1.1
1500 ESP
Installation Guide
®NEW!
Outboard XHF Receiver for
Extended Range

2© 2000 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA
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.
The Bitwriter®(p/n 998T)
requires chip version 1.4 or
newer to program this unit.
New Software Compatibility for
103T Keypad
This unit now has software that
allows arming with entry delay when
used in conjunction with the optional
103T Keypad. Refer to the 103T
Owner’s Guide for details.

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what is included
table of contents
What is Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Warning! Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installation Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . 5
Before Beginning the Installation . . . . . . . . 5
Finding the Tachometer Wire. . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Finding the Wait-to-Start Bulb Wire for Diesels. 6
After the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Primary Harness (H1), 12-Pin Connector . . . . . 7
Secondary Harness (H2), 3-Pin Connector . . . . 7
Remote Start Primary Harness, 5-Pin Connector . 8
Heavy Gauge Relay Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Start Secondary Harness (H3),
6-Pin Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Primary Harness (H1) Wire Connection Guide . 13
Secondary Harness (H2) Wire Connection Guide . 13
Relay Satellite Key Switch Interface
Wire Connection Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Remote Start Start Secondary Harness (H3)
Wire Connection Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Neutral Safety Switch Interface . . . . . . . . . . 18
Testing the Neutral Safety Switch. . . . . . . . 18
Bypassing GM Vehicle Anti-Theft Systems (VATS) . 21
1995 and Newer Vehicle Anti-Theft Systems
(Immobilizers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Plug-In LED and Valet/Program Switch . . . . . . 23
Programmer Interface, 3-Pin Black Connector . 23
Shock Sensor Harness, 4-Pin Connector . . . . . 24
Tach Learning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Door Lock Harness (H4) Wire Connection Guide . 25
Positive-Triggered, Relay Driven
Systems (Type A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Negative-Triggered, Relay Driven
Systems (Type B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Reversing Polarity System (Type C) . . . . . . . 27
Adding One or More After-Market
Actuators (Type D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Electrically Activated Vacuum (Type E) . . . . 29
One-Wire System, (Type F) . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Type G: Positive (+) Multiplex . . . . . . . . . . 30
Type H: Negative (-) Multiplex . . . . . . . . . . 31
Programming Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Tach Threshold On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Light Flash (+)/(-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Transmitter/Receiver Learn Routine. . . . . . . . 33
Transmitter Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Standard Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Single Button Arm/Disarm Configuration . . . 35
Multi-Level Security Arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Operating Settings Learn Routine . . . . . . . . . 37
Feature Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Feature Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Menu #1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Menu #2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Menu #3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Nuisance Prevention Circuitry. . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Valet Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Timer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Table of Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Shutdown Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Long Term Event History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Safety Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Alarm Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Remote Start Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 50
Wiring Quick Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . 52
■The control module
■An XHF receiver/antenna
■Two four-button remote transmitters
■A Stinger® Doubleguard® shock sensor
■A Revenger® Soft Chirp® siren
■The plug-in status LED
■The plug-in Valet®/Program switch
■A hood pinswitch
■A relay satellite
■A toggle (override) switch

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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
DEI dealer.
■When properly installed, this system can start the vehicle via a command signal from the remote control
transmitter. Therefore, never operate the system in an area that does not have adequate ventilation. The fol-
lowing precautions are the sole responsibility of the user; however, authorized DEI dealers should make the
following recommendations to all users of this system:
1. Never operate the system in an enclosed or partially enclosed area without ventilation (such as a garage).
2. 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.
3. It is the user's sole responsibility to properly handle and keep out of reach from children all remote
control transmitters to assure that the system does not unintentionally remote start the vehicle.
4. THE 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 AT ALL TIMES REMAIN CLOSED.
■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 period-
ically checked, wherein the vehicle must not remotely start while the car is in gear. This testing should be
performed by an authorized DEI dealer in accordance with the Safety Check outlined in this product instal-
lation 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 DEI dealer. OPERATION OF THE REMOTE START MODULE IF THE VEHICLE STARTS IN GEAR IS CON-
TRARY 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. DEI WILL NOT BE HELD
RESPONSIBLE OR PAY FOR INSTALLATION OR REINSTALLATION COSTS.

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installation points to remember
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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.
■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 con-
nections.
■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.
■Check with the customer on status LED location.
■Remove the domelight fuse. This prevents accidentally draining the battery.
■Roll down a window to avoid being locked out of the car.
To test for a tachometer wire, a multimeter 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 sensing.
Common locations for a tachometer wire are the ignition coil itself, the back of the gauges, engine computers,
and automatic transmission computers.
IMPORTANT! Do not test tachometer wires using a test light or logic probe! This will damage the vehicle.
How to find a tachometer wire with your multimeter:
1. Set to ACV or AC voltage (12V or 20V is fine).
2. Attach the (-) probe of the meter to chassis ground.
3. Start and run the vehicle.
4. Probe the wire you suspect of being the tachometer wire with the red probe of the meter.
5. If this is the correct wire the meter will read between 1V and 6V.
finding the tachometer wire
before beginning the installation