Directed Electronics Viper 5904 User manual

Responder HD Models
Viper 5904
Clifford 590.4X
Python 594
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.
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N5904 2011-09b

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®, Nui-
sance Prevention® Circuitry, Revenger®, Silent Mode™,
Soft Chirp®, Stinger®, Valet®, Vehicle Recovery System®,
VRS®, and Warn Away® are all Trademarks or Registered
Trademarks of Directed 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), 6-pin connector ........................................................................................... 6
H2 Harness, 24-pin connector ................................................................................................... 6
Remote Start, (H3) 10-pin connector ........................................................................................... 7
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
Long Term Event History ................................................................................................................. 20
Table of Zones .............................................................................................................................. 21
Troubleshooting: Alarm.................................................................................................................. 21
Troubleshooting: Remote Start......................................................................................................... 22

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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
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.

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Wiring Diagram
Status LED Control button
Menu
Wheel
Menu
Wheel
Menu
Wheel
Control Center 6711T
Note: Sensor ports 1 and 2 cannot support sensor 508D due to current limitations. These ports are also
constant power and ground connections.
5x04
Neutral Safety
Switch
110 9 8 7 6
12345
1
1 8
51
1 3
10
12
18 10
91
1 12
D2D Port (for external
Xpresskit interface module)
ON
IMPORTANT! Neutral Safety
switch must be plugged in
and in the ON position RF Port
for IVU
Control Center
Thermistor/Temp Sensor
Sensor 1
Bitwriter/SmartStart Port
Door Lock
Port
Remote Start
10-pin Harness
Main 6-pin
Harness
10A FUSE
MINI ATM
RPN: 8540
LIGHT FLASH POLARITY
(10A (MAXIMUM) FUSE JUMPER)
Sensor 2
Aux/Shutdown/Trigger 24-pin Harness

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Wiring Connections
Main Harness (H1), 6-pin connector
H1/1 RED (+)12VDC CONSTANT INPUT
H1/2 BLACK (-) CHASSIS GROUND
H1/3 BROWN (+) SIREN OUTPUT
H1/4 WHITE/BROWN PARKING LIGHT ISOLATION WIRE - PIN 87a of onboard relay
H1/5 WHITE PARKING LIGHT OUTPUT
H1/6 ORANGE (-) 500mA GROUND WHEN ARMED OUTPUT
H2 Harness, 24-pin connector
1 3 5
INSERTION SIDE
2 4 6 24
23PINK/WHITE VIOLET/WHITE
GREEN/WHITEBLACK/WHITE
H2/1 PINK/WHITE (-) 200mA IGNITION/FLEX RELAY CONTROL OUTPUT
H2/2 BLACK/WHITE (-) NEUTRAL SAFETY INPUT
H2/3 BLUE/WHITE (-) 200mA 2ND STATUS /REAR DEFOGGER OUTPUT
H2/4 GREEN/BLACK (-) 200mA OEM ALARM DISARM OUTPUT
H2/5 RED/WHITE (-) 200mA TRUNK RELEASE OUTPUT
H2/6 GREEN (-) DOOR TRIGGER INPUT (N/C* OR N/O)
H2/7 BLACK/YELLOW (-) 200mA DOME LIGHT SUPERVISION OUTPUT
H2/8 BROWN/BLACK (-) 200mA HORN HONK OUTPUT
H2/9 DARK BLUE (-) 200mA STATUS OUTPUT
H2/10 PINK (-) 200mA IGNITION 1 OUTPUT
H2/11 WHITE/BLACK (-) 200mA AUX 3 OUTPUT
H2/12 VIOLET (+) DOOR TRIGGER INPUT
H2/13 WHITE/VIOLET (-) 200mA AUX 1 OUTPUT
H2/14 VIOLET/BLACK (-) 200mA AUX 2 OUTPUT
H2/15 ORANGE/BLACK (-) 200mA AUX 4 OUTPUT
H2/16 BROWN (+) BRAKE SHUTDOWN INPUT
H2/17 GREY (-) HOOD PIN INPUT (N/C OR N/O)
H2/18 VIOLET/YELLOW (-) 200mA STARTER OUTPUT
H2/19 BLUE (-) TRUNK PIN/ INSTANT TRIGGER INPUT (N/C OR N/O)
H2/20 GREY/BLACK (-) DIESEL WAIT TO START INPUT
H2/21 WHITE/BLUE (-) REMOTE START/ TURBO TIMER ACTIVATION INPUT
H2/22 ORANGE (-) 200mA ACCESSORY OUTPUT
H2/23 VIOLET/WHITE TACHOMETER INPUT
H2/24 GREEN/WHITE (-) 200mA OEM ALARM ARM 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.di-
rectechs.com to interface with these types of vehicles.

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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)
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
Important! Make sure the vehicle is disarmed. The shock sensor sensitivity can be adjusted by using a trimmer
tool to turn the potentiometer.
Adjusting the sensor:
1. Disarm the system, turn the ignition Off.
2. With the sensor mounted in its permanent location, locate the trim pot on the shock sensor module and
using a trimmer tool:
• Turn the potentiometer clockwise for increased sensitivity or
• Turn it counterclockwise for decreased sensitivity
Note: You can test the new setting by cautiously impacting the vehicle with increasing intensity while not-
ing the LED status on the shock sensor. The LED turns on for a short duration for small impacts before turn-
ing off (indicating a warn-away trigger). The impact level required to fully trigger the alarm is indicated
when the LED remains on for a longer duration before turning off.
Note: This adjustment cannot be performed using the remote control.
Initializing Virtual Tach (not needed w/hardwire tach inputs)
To program Virtual Tach:
1. After the install is complete, 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.
2. Once the engine begins running, let it run for at least 30 seconds.
3. Using the Remote, send the Remote start command to turn remote start off. Virtual Tach is programmed.
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.

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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.
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:
1. Start the vehicle with the key. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the Control button.
2. After 3 seconds the status LED on your Control Center lights constant when the tach signal is learned.
3. Release the Control button.
Note: When the tachometer is programmed, the main unit automatically enters the Tachometer engine
checking mode.
Since this unit has the capability to learn the tachometer with the analog input or through D2D from an
interface module, the unit gives confirmation as to which source the unit has learned from. After learning the
tach and releasing the Control button, the system:
Flashes the parking lights once if programmed using the analog tach wire.
Flashes the parking lights twice if programmed using the interface module through D2D.
.
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
1. Make sure there is adequate clearance to the front and rear of the vehicle because it may move slightly.
2. Make sure the hood is closed and there are no remote start shut-downs active.
3. Set the emergency brake.
4. Turn the key to the “run” position, this releases the shifter.
5. Place the car in drive (D).
6. Place your foot directly over the brake pedal, but do not depress it. Be ready to step on the brake if the
starter engages.
7. Activate the remote start system.
8. If the starter engages, immediately depress the brake to shut the remote start system down. If the
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!

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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:
1. With the ignition Off, press and hold the Control button (on Control Center).
2. Turn the ignition On and then back Off while holding the Control button.
3. Release the Control button.
4. Press 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 notify you via
your Responder HD 2-way remote control and will flash the parking 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.

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Remote Pairing
Prepare the vehicle system to be Paired with a new remote
1. Open a door.
2. Turn the key to the ON position.
3. Within 5 seconds press and release the Control button on the Control Center one time.
4. Within 5 seconds, 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.
5. Release the Control button and proceed below.
Note: If no remote pairing results, the system will exit after 60 seconds.
Prepare the Responder HD 2-way remote control to be Paired with the system:
Remote Pair matches your HD remote to the system. Make sure the HD remote is set for the desired Car 1
(Default) or Car 2 operation for the system it will be paired with.
1. With the HD remote control display blank, press in and hold the menu wheel for 3 seconds until Settings
screen appears.
2. Toggle the menu wheel until Adjustments screen appears
3. Press in on the menu wheel to enter.
4. In the Adjustments menu highlight Remote Pair and press in the Menu Wheel to go to the Remote Pair
screen. Follow the on screen instructions:
I. Press and hold the
AUX
button until tones are played.
II. The system chirps the siren to indicate it has learned the HD remote ID and is sending its ID to the
remote.
III. Release
AUX
button.
5. Successful or Failed Pair: The HD remote control indicates a successful or failed pairing on the display.
After a successful pairing, it then returns to the Adjustments menu. If pairing fails, it returns to the
Remote Pair screen, press the
AUX
button to attempt another pairing.
Prepare the vehicle system to be Paired with the companion or a new 1-way remote as described above.
Note: If no remote pairing results, the system will exit after 60 seconds.
Prepare the companion 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.
1. Press and hold the
AUX
button for 8 seconds.
Note: If Car 2 mode is on, ignore the Car Select beep after 3 seconds.
2. Wait for the Transmit LED to light solid and the remote to beep. Release the
AUX
button.
3. Press the
AUX
button for 1 second. The transmit LED will blink 3 times and beep 3 times.
4. Within 5 seconds, press the
AUX
button.
5. The vehicle siren will chirp. You have now successfully learned the remote to the vehicle remote start and
security system.
6. Press the
AUX
button two times to exit learn routine on the remote. The transmit LED will turn off and exit
tone will sound.

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Programming System Features
The System Features Learn Routine dictates how the unit operates. It is possible to access and change most of
the feature settings using the Control button.
1. Open a door.
2. Turn the ignition on, then off.
3. Select a Menu. Press and hold the Control button. The number of siren chirps indicates the menu num-
ber. 1 chirp indicates menu 1, 2 chirps - menu 2 and 3 chirps for menu 3.
4. When the desired menu chirps are heard, release the Control button.
5. Select a Feature. Press and release the Control button the number of times corresponding to the feature
you wish to change. Then press and hold one more time to select the features.
6. Program the Feature. While holding the Control button, you can program the feature using the remote
control.
For features with only two options;
AUX
= option 1 while
AUX
= option 2.
For features with more than two options;
AUX
selects the options in ascending order, while
AUX
selects them in
descending order.
Note: Pressing
AUX
button resets the feature to the factory default.
Once a feature is programmed:
• Other features can be programmed within the same menu
• Another menu can be selected
• The learn routine can be exited if programming is complete
To access another feature in the same menu:
1. Press and release the Control button the number of times necessary to advance from the feature you just
programmed to the next one you want to program.
2. Then press the Control button once more and hold it.
To select another menu:
1. Press and hold the Control button.
2. After 3 seconds, the unit advances to the next menu and the siren chirps, indicating which menu has been
accessed.
The learn routine exits if any of the following occurs:
• The open door is closed
• The ignition is turned On
• There is no activity for 30 seconds
• The Control button is pressed too many times

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Feature Menus
Default settings are Opt. 1 (in bolder type). New features are bold with grey background.
Menu 1 - Security
Menu
Item Feature Opt. 1 Opt. 2 Opt. 3 Opt.4 Opt. 5+
1
System Arming Mode
Active
Passive Arm
w/o lock Passive Arm w/lock Auto re-arm w/o lock Auto re-arm w/ lock
2
Panic Mode On Ign Off only Off
3
Confirmation Chirps
On w/Warn
chirps On
On w/Warn
chirps Off Off w/ Warn chirps On Off w/ warn chirps Off
4
Siren Duration
30 sec.
60 sec.
5
Ign-controlled Locks
No Ign- locking
Lock & Unlock Lock Only Unlock Only
6
Door Lock Pulses
Single
Double Unlock
Only Double Lock Only Double Lock & Unlock
7
Door Lock Output Duration
0.8 sec.
3.5 sec. 0.4 sec.
8
Ignition Controlled 2nd Unlock
2nd unlock on
Ign-control after
first unlock
2nd unlock on
Ign-control with
first unlock
9
Comfort Closure
No Comfort
Closure
Comfort Clo-
sure 1 Comfort Clo- sure 2
10 Horn Function Full Alarm Only Siren Function
20 ms Siren Function 30 ms Siren Function 40 ms Siren Function 50 ms
11 Hood Switch type
Normally Open
Normally
closed
12 Sensor Full trigger Single Double
13 Door Switch Type Normally open Normally
closed
14 Trunk Switch Type Normally open Normally
closed
15 Remote Button unlock (Ign off) On Off
1. System Arming mode
1. Active: the transmitter must be used to arm the system
2. Passive Arm w/o lock: after exiting the vehicle the system will automatically arm. The doors will not
lock
3. Passive Arm w/lock: after exiting the vehicle the system will automatically arm and lock the doors
4. Auto re-arm w/o lock: if the vehicle is not entered after receiving a disarm command, the system will
automatically re-arm. The doors will not lock
5. Auto re-arm w/lock: if the vehicle is not entered after receiving a disarm command, the system will
automatically re-arm and lock the doors
2. Panic Mode
1. On: the Panic output can be activated at any time
2. Ign Off Only : the Panic output can be activated only when the ignition is off
3. Off: the Panic output is defeated
3. Confirmation Chirps
1. On w/Warn Chirps On: arm, disarm, and sensor warn-away chirps are active
2. On w/Warn Chirps Off: arm and disarm chirps are active, warn-away chirps are defeated
3. Off w/Warn Chirps On: arm and disarm chirps are defeated, warn-away chirps are active
4. Off w/Warn Chirps Off: arm, disarm, and sensor warn-away chirps are defeated

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4. Siren Duration
1. 30sec: the siren output for full trigger activations and Panic mode is 30 seconds
2. 60sec: the siren output for full trigger activations and Panic mode is 60 seconds
5. Ign-controlled Locks
1. No Ign-locking: the door lock/unlock outputs will not activate when ignition is turned on/off
2. Lock & Unlock: the door lock & unlock output will activate when ignition is turned on & off
3. Lock Only: the door lock output will activate when ignition is turned on
4. Unlock Only: the door unlock output will activate when ignition is turned off
6. Door Lock Pulses
1. Single: the door lock & unlock outputs will pulse once
2. Double Unlock only: the unlock output only will pulse twice
3. Double Lock Only: the lock output only will pulse twice
4. Double Lock & Unlock: the lock & unlock outputs will pulse twice
7. Door Lock Output Duration
1. 0.8 sec.: the door lock output pulses will be 800 ms in duration
2. 3.5 sec.: the door lock pulses will be 3.5 seconds in duration
3. 0.4 sec.: the door lock pulses will be 400 ms in duration
8. Ignition Controlled 2nd Unlock
1. After first unlock: for Ign-controlled unlocking, the 2nd unlock will activate 800 ms after the first (driver
door) unlock
2. With first unlock: for Ign-controlled unlocking, the 2nd unlock will activate at the same time as the first
(driver door) unlock
9. Comfort Closure
1. No comfort Closure: Comfort Closure is defeated when arming
2. Comfort Closure 1: the door lock pulse (or 2nd pulse for double pulses) will remain on for 20 sec-
onds.
3. Comfort Closure 2: 800mS following the end of the door lock pulse (or 2nd pulse for double pulses);
the door lock output will turn on again for 20 seconds.
10. Horn Function
1. Full Alarm Only: the horn output will pulse only during full trigger events.
2. Siren Function 20/30/40/50ms: The horn output will emulate the siren output with selectable output
timing to compensate for OEM horn inefficiency.
11. Hood Switch Type
1. Normally Open: for vehicles with a hood switch that rests at ground when the hood is OPEN
2. Normally Closed: for vehicles with a hood switch that rests at ground when the hood is CLOSED
12. Sensor Full Trigger
1. Single: full trigger activation of only one sensor is required to fully trigger the alarm
2. Double: full trigger activation of two sensors within a ten second period is required to fully trigger
the alarm.
13. Door Switch Type
1. Normally Open: for vehicles with door switches that rest at ground when the door is OPEN
2. Normally Closed: for vehicles with door switches that rest at ground when the door is CLOSED
14. Trunk Switch Type
1. Normally Open: for vehicles with a trunk switch that rests at ground when the trunk is OPEN
2. Normally Closed: for vehicles with a trunk switch that rests at ground when the trunk is CLOSED
15. Remote Button Unlock (Ign off)
1. On: a message telling the 2-way remote control to unlock the keypad is sent each time the vehicle
ignition is turned off
2. Off: no message is sent

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Menu 2 - Convenience
Menu
Item Feature Opt. 1 Opt. 2 Opt. 3 Opt.4 Opt. 5+
1 One-time Bypass One time
bypass Off One time
bypass On
2 Nuisance Prevention On Off
3 Override Pulse count 12 3 4 5
4 Door Trigger Error Chirp On Off
5 Ign-controlled Dome light On Off
6 OEM Alarm Disarm w/Aux-
Trunk On Off
7 OEM Alarm Disarm Output With Unlock Before Unlock Remote Start
Only
8 OEM Alarm Disarm Pulses 12
9 Aux 1 Output type Validity Latch Latch/reset/ign 30 sec. Timed Off (5)/2nd
unlock (6)
10 Aux 1 Linking No Linking Link to Arm Link to Disarm Link to Arm/
disarm Link to Remote Start only
11 Aux 2 Output Type Validity Latch Latch reset/ign 30 sec. Timed Off (5)/2nd
unlock (6)
12 Aux 2 Linking No Linking Link to Arm Link to Disarm Link to Arm/
Disarm Link to Remote Start only
13 Aux 3 Output Type Validity Latch Latch reset/ign 30 sec. Timed Off (5)/2nd
unlock (6)
14 Aux 3 Linking No Linking Link to Arm Link to Disarm Link to Arm/
Disarm Smart Key Control (Link to
Remote Start
Off)
15 Aux 4 Output Type Validity Latch Latch reset/ign 30 sec. Timed Off (5)/2nd
Unlock (6)
16 Aux 4 Linking No linking Link to Arm Link to Disarm Link to Arm/
Disarm Link to Remote Start Only
17 Aux/Trunk Output type Validity Off 2nd unlock
1. One-time Bypass
1. Off: One-Time Bypass is not available
2. On: the One-Time Bypass feature will defeat Passive Arming once and, if Armed by remote control,
will defeat Comfort Closure and Aux outputs linked to Arming
2. Nuisance Prevention
1. On: sensors that trigger excessively will be defeated until they have been stable for more than one
hour
2. Off: sensors will not be defeated if triggered excessively
3. Override Pulse Count
• 1-5: sets the number of presses (1-5) on the Control Button required to override the alarm system
4. Door Trigger error Chirp
1. On: if the door trigger is active when arming, the siren will emit a chirp and a message will be sent
to the 2way remote control as an alert
2. Off: an active door trigger when arming will not create an alert output
5. Ign-controlled Dome light
1. On: the dome light output will activate when the ignition is turned off
2. Off: the dome light output will not activate when the ignition is turned off

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6. OEM Alarm Disarm w/Aux/Trunk (H2/4 wire)
1. On: the OEM Alarm Disarm wire will pulse as programmed when the Aux/Trunk output is activated
2. Off: the OEM Alarm Disarm wire will not pulse when the Aux/Trunk output is activated
7. OEM Alarm Disarm Output (H2/4 wire)
1. With Unlock: the OEM Alarm Disarm wire will pulse as programmed at the same time as the unlock
(Blue) wire
2. Before Unlock: the OEM Alarm Disarm wire will pulse as programmed before the unlock wire
3. Remote start only: the OEM Alarm Disarm wire will pulse as programmed during remote start only
8. OEM Alarm Disarm Pulses (H2/4 wire)
1. 1: the OEM Alarm Disarm wire will pulse once per operation
2. 2: the OEM Alarm Disarm wire will pulse twice per operation
9. Aux 1 Output Type (H2/13 wire)
1. Validity: when the Aux command is received the wire will turn on and remain on until the command
ceases
2. Latch: when the Aux command is received the wire will turn on and remain on until the command is
received again
3. Latch/reset/Ignition: when the Aux command is received the wire will turn on and remain on until the
command is received again or the ignition is turned on/off
4. Timed: when the Aux command is received the wire will turn on for the programmed time duration
(default 30sec)
5. Off: the output will not activate for a remote control command, use this option when the Aux com-
mand controls an external device such as a garage door module
6. 2nd unlock: the wire will operate as 2nd unlock and will not activate for remote control commands
10. Aux 1 Linking
1. No Linking: the Aux output will not activate for a remote control command
2. Link to Arm: the Aux output will activate for the Arm command
3. Link to Disarm: the Aux output will activate for the Disarm command
4. Link to Arm/Disarm: the Aux output will activate for the Arm & Disarm commands
5. Link to Remote Start: the Aux output will activate for any Remote Start activation
11. Aux 2 Output Type
• Refer to Aux 1 Output Type descriptions
12. Aux 2 Linking
• Refer to Aux 1 Linking descriptions
13. Aux 3 Output Type
• Refer to Aux 1 Output Type descriptions
14. Aux 3 Linking
• Options 1-4: Refer to Aux 1 Linking descriptions
• Option 5: SmartKey Control (Link to Remote Start Off): The Aux output will pulse once following
Remote Start shut down for vehicles with push button engine stop operations. During runtime, if any
door is opened remote start will shut down immediately and pulse the output.
15. Aux 4 Output Type
• Refer to Aux 1 Output Type descriptions
16. Aux 4 Linking
• Refer to Aux 1 Linking descriptions
17. Aux/Trunk Output Type
• Refer to Aux 1 Output Type descriptions

Menu 3 - Remote start
Menu
Item Feature Opt. 1 Opt. 2 Opt. 3 Opt.4 Opt. 5+
1 Transmission Mode Manual Automatic
2 Engine Checking Mode Virtual Tach Voltage Off Tachometer
3 Cranking Time 0.6 sec. 0.8 sec. 1.0 sec. 1.2 sec. 1.4 (5)/ 1.6
(6)/ 1.8 (7)
2.0 (8)/ 4.0
(9)
4 Remote Start Runtime 12 min. 24 min. 60 min.
5 Activation Pulse Count 12
6 Turbo Mode No Turbo Mode
On-1 min. On-3 min. On-5 min. On- 10 min.
7 Timer Mode Runtime 12 min. 3 min. 6 min. 9 min.
8 Flex Relay Function Ignition 2 Accessory 2 Starter 2
9 Diesel Start Delay Wait-to Start
input Timed 15 sec. Timed 30 sec. Timed 45 sec.
10 Accessory during Diesel Start
Delay On Off
11 Status 2 Output Status Latch Rear
Defogger Pulse Rear Defogger
12 Parking Light Output Constant Pulsed Off
13 Anti-grind Output On Off
14 Tach Mode Starter Release Normal Increase Decrease
15 Vehicle Temp
Auto Report Off On
16 Remote Start Safelock Off On
1. Transmission Mode
1. Manual: requires ‘Tachometer’ for the Engine Checking Mode, and requires the user to successfully
perform a procedure when parking the vehicle before remote starter will engage
2. Automatic: uses any of the Engine Checking Modes and does not require any special procedures
when parking
2. Engine Checking Mode
1. VirtualTach: battery voltage drop/rise during cranking determines when the starter output is released.
During runtime, constant voltage level is monitored to determine if the engine is running
2. Voltage: starter output during cranking is a programmed duration (Set in Cranking Time). During
runtime, constant voltage level is monitored to determine if the engine is running
3. Off: starter output during cranking is a programmed duration (Set in Cranking Time). The remote start
will keep the ignition/accessories active for the programmed runtime whether the engine is running
or not
4. Tachometer: tachometer input signal during cranking and runtime to determine when the starter out-
put is released and if the engine is running.
3. Cranking Time
• 0.6/0.8/1.0/1.2/1.4/1.6/1.8/2.0/4.0 seconds: determines the starter output duration during
cranking for the ‘Voltage’ and the ‘Off’ Engine Checking Mode options
4. Remote Start Runtime
• 12/24/60 minutes: sets engine runtime during normal remote start operations
5. Activation Pulse Count
• 1/ 2 pulses: sets the number of remote control commands received or Activation Input required to
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6. Turbo Mode
1. No turbo Mode: Turbo mode is not available
2. On – 1/3/5/10 minutes: Turbo Mode is available and, when activated, the engine will run for the
duration set per the selected option
7. Timer Mode Runtime
• 12/3/6/9 minutes: sets the runtime when the engine is started by the Timer Mode and SmartStart
features
8. Flex Relay Function
1. Ignition 2: the relay will emulate the Ignition 1 output during remote start
2. Accessory 2: the relay will emulate the Accessory 1 output during remote start
3. Starter 2: the relay will emulate the Starter output during remote start
9. Diesel Start Delay
1. Wait-to-start input: (-) input on the Grey/black (H2/20) WTS wire will delay the starter output until
the ground ceases.
2. Timed 15/30/45 seconds: delays the starter output per the selected option, the WTS wire does not
function.
10. Accessory during Diesel Start Delay
1. On: the Accessory outputs (H3/3 high current and H2/22 low current) will be ON during diesel
start delay
2. Off: the Accessory outputs (H3/3 high current and H2/22 low current) will be OFF during diesel
start delay
11. Status 2 Output (Blue/White H2/3 wire)
1. Status: the output will activate before the ignition outputs turn on, and de-activate after they turn off
during remote start
2. Latch rear defogger: the output activates 10 seconds after start if the interior temperature is below
55˚F. It turns off after 10 minutes or upon remote start off
3. Pulse rear defogger: the output activates (for 800 ms) 10 seconds after start if the interior temperature
is below 55˚F.
12. Parking Light Output
1. Constant: the lights will turn on solid during remote start
2. Pulsed: the lights will pulse on/off during remote start
3. Off: the lights will be off during remote start
13. Anti-grind Output
1. On: the high current starter relay will be activated during remote start as anti-grind protection.
2. Off: the high current starter relay will not be activated during remote start, no anti-grind protection
is available.
14. Tach Mode Starter Release
1. Normal: the starter output will release normally during cranking (50% of the learned tachometer
value)
2. Increase: the starter output will release later during cranking (at 35% of the learned tachometer
value)
3. Decrease: the starter output will release sooner during cranking (at 35% of the learned tachometer
value)
15. Vehicle Temp Auto Report
1. Off: the report during remote start is defeated
2. On: the report is sent every 2 minutes during remote start if the temperature has changed (+/-) 1
degree since the last report
16. Remote start Safelock
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locked) during remote start and after shut down
2. On: the Door lock and Factory Alarm Re-arm outputs will arm/lock the vehicle during remote start
and after shutdown
Bitwriter - Only Options
If programming with the Bitwriter®, the learn routine can be locked or unlocked. If the learn routine
has previously been locked, it must be unlocked with Bitwriter® - this cannot be done manually with
the Control button.
The Bitwriter® gives you access to a wider range of system options. These features and the adjustments
that may be programmed are described in the table below.
Menu
Item Feature Default Opt. 2 Opt. 3 Opt.4 Opt. 5+
1 Zone 4 Sensor Type None Shock/Omni Field Distur-
bance Tilt Sensor Glass Break (5)/Ultra- sonic (6)
2 Siren Duration 30 sec. Options: 1 to 180 sec.
3 Aux/Trunk Icon Type Trunk Window Sunroof Audio Lights/Left dr/Right dr/
Rear Hatch
4 Aux 1 Timed Output 30 sec. Options: 1 to 90 sec.
5 Aux 1 Icon Type Pulsed Trunk Window Sunroof Audio/Lights/Left dr/
Right dr/Rear Hatch/
Timed/Latched
6 Aux 2 Timed Output 30 sec. Options: 1 to 90 sec.
7 Aux 2 Icon Type Pulsed Trunk Window Sunroof Audio/Lights/Left dr/
Right dr/Rear Hatch/
Timed/Latched
8 Aux 3 Timed Output 30 sec. Options: 1 to 90 sec.
9 Aux 3 Icon Type Pulsed Trunk Window Sunroof Audio/Lights/Left dr/
Right dr/Rear Hatch/
Timed/Latched
10 Aux 4 Timed Output 30 sec. Options: 1 to 90 sec.
11 Diesel Start Delay Timer 15 sec. Options: 1 to 90 sec.
12 Timer Mode Runtime 12 min. Options: 1 to 16 min.
13 Timer Mode Starts 6 starts Options: 1/2/3/4 to 24 (Starts) in increments of 2
14 Timer mode intervals 3 hr. Options: 1/2/3/4 to 24 in 2 hour increments
15 Smart start low temp 0° (F) Options: OFF, -20° to 70° in 10° increments
16 Smart start high temp 100° (F) Options: OFF, 40° to 130° in 10° increments
17 Smart start low battery (volts) 10.5V Options: OFF, 9V to 12.5V in 0.5V increments
18 Sensor 1 Level 7Options: 0 to 15 in increments of 1
19 Starter Release Fine Tune 6
(normal) Options: 0 to 20 in increments of 1
20 Feature Programming Unlocked Locked
21 Transmitter Programming Unlocked Locked
22 Remote Start Runtime 12 min. Options: 1 to 60 min.
23 Virtual Tach Fine tune Not Initial-
ized Options: Not initialized, 0 to 1000 in 50 millisecond increments

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1. Zone 4 Sensor Type: sets the Zone 4 (Sensor 2) name to be displayed in the Text Field for Warn-away
and Full Trigger activations
2. Siren Duration: sets the Full Trigger output duration in 1 second intervals up to 180 seconds.
3. Aux/Trunk Icon Type: sets the Accessory animation to be displayed on the screen when the Aux/Trunk
output is activated/de-activated
4. Aux 1 Timed Output: sets the output duration in 1 second intervals up to 90 seconds for Aux 1
5. Aux 1 Icon Type: sets the Accessory animation to be displayed on the screen when the Aux 1 output is
activated/de-activated
6. Aux 2 Timed Output: sets the Aux 2 “Timed” output in 1 second intervals up to 90 seconds
7. Aux 2 Icon Type: sets the Accessory animation to be displayed on the screen when the Aux 2 output is
activated/de-activated
8. Aux 3 Timed Output: sets the Aux 3 “Timed” output in 1 second intervals up to 90 seconds
9. Aux 3 Icon Type: sets the Accessory animation to be displayed on the screen when the Aux 3 output is
activated/de-activated
10. Aux 4 Timed Output: sets the Aux 4 “Timed” output in 1 second intervals up to 90 seconds
11. Diesel Start Delay Timer: sets the delay before engine crank in 1 second intervals up to 90 seconds for
diesel engine vehicles
12. Timer Mode Runtime: sets the duration of runtime when the engine is started by the Timer Mode and Smart
Start features
13. Timer mode Starts: sets the number of times the engine will be started by the Timer Mode and Smart Start
features
14. Timer mode Intervals: sets the number of hours between engine starts by the Timer Mode and Smart Start
features
15. Smart Start Low Temperature: sets the low temperature threshold required for Smart Start to start the
engine
16. Smart Start High Temperature: sets the high temperature threshold required for Smart Start to start the
engine
17. Smart Start Low battery (Volts): sets the low battery level threshold required for Smart Start to start the
engine
18. Sensor 1 level: directly sets the sensor level of the on-board shock sensor
19. Starter Release Fine Tune: adds or subtracts crank time in Tachometer mode in order to overcome engine
types that short crank or over-crank on the first start attempt
20. Feature Programming: locks and unlocks the user’s ability to enter the feature menus and manually
change the main unit programming using the Control Center
21. Transmitter Programming: locks and unlocks the user’s ability to enter the HHU/Reset menu and manually
change any functions using the Control Center
22. Remote Start Runtime: sets the duration of runtime when the engine is started by remote command
23. VirtualTach Fine tune: adds or subtracts crank time in VirtualTach mode in order to overcome engine types
that short crank or over-crank on the first start attempt

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Basic Remote Functions
See Owner’s guide for functionality details on both the HD and 1-way companion remote control.
Reset and Deletion
If a feature/virtual tach needs to be reset or the remote controls need to be deleted, use the following proce-
dure.
1. Open a door. (The green wire, H2/6, or the violet, H2/12 must be connected.)
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position (The heavy gauge pink wire must be connected).
3. Within 10 seconds, press and release the Control button: 2 times if you want to delete remotes, 3 times
to reset features or 4 times to reset virtual tach. These features are described next.
Delete remotes: This feature erases all remotes from the memory of the security system. This is useful
in cases when a customer’s remote is lost or stolen.
Note: This does not reset the programmed features of the security system or reset the Virtual Tach
setting.
Reset Features: This resets features all of the security system to the factory default settings.
Note: This feature does not delete the remotes from the security system or reset the Virtual Tach set-
ting
Virtual Tach Reset: Deletes all previously learned values for Virtual Tach, and on the next remote start
sequence the unit begins virtual tach initialization.
Note: The “Zap” feature on the Bitwriter does not reset the Virtual tach setting.
4. Once you have selected the function step, press the Control button once more and hold it. The LED flashes
and the siren chirps to confirm the selected functional step. Do not release the Control button
5. While holding the control button, press the
AUX
button on the remote control. The unit chirps to confirm that
the feature has been successfully reset.
Once the feature is reset, the Control button can be released.
Long Term Event History
The system stores the last two full triggers in memory. These are not erasable. Each time the unit sees a full trig-
ger, the older of the two triggers in memory is replaced by the new trigger. To access long term event history:
1. With the ignition Off, press and hold the Control button (on Control Center).
2. Turn the ignition On.
3. Release the Control button.
4. Within 5 seconds, press and release the Control button. The status LED flashes in groups indicating the last
two zones that triggered the unit for 1 minute or until the ignition is turned off. Refer to table of zones.
Note: The Warn Away triggers are not stored to memory and is not reported.