Directed Electronics 4103 Series User manual

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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N4103 2012 01
Installation Guide
Keyless Entry Remote Start
4103, 4-button series

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 ......................................................................................................................... 5
Main Harness (H1), 9-pin connector ............................................................................................ 5
Door Lock - 3 pin connector........................................................................................................ 6
Heavy Gauge Relay (H2), 6-pin connector ................................................................................... 6
Satellite harness - 4-pin connector................................................................................................ 6
Remote Start harness (H3) 5-pin connector ................................................................................... 6
Tach Learning ................................................................................................................................. 7
Virtual Tach .................................................................................................................................... 7
Neutral safety switch interface .......................................................................................................... 8
Testing the neutral safety switch................................................................................................... 8
Remote start shutdown diagnostics .................................................................................................... 9
Remote programming ...................................................................................................................... 9
Programming system features.......................................................................................................... 10
Feature menus .............................................................................................................................. 11
Menu 1 ................................................................................................................................. 11
Menu 2 ................................................................................................................................. 13
Red 4-pin port, Bitwriter/ESP2 or D2D programming.................................................................. 14
Bitwriter only options ..................................................................................................................... 15
Bitwriter feature descriptions..................................................................................................... 15
Basic remote functions ................................................................................................................... 16
Reset and deletion......................................................................................................................... 17
Troubleshooting: Keyless entry ........................................................................................................ 17
Troubleshooting: Remote start ......................................................................................................... 17

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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 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 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 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 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.
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.

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Wiring diagram
Control Button
(Valet Switch)
Door Lock/unlock
Harness
Side View
Antenna
Antenna
LED (Programming
indicator)
Parking light jumpers
Primary Harness Remote Start Harness
Heavy
Gauge
Relay
Side View
Satellite Harness
Red 4-pin port, Bitwriter/ ESP2 or D2D
4x03
Wiring connections
Main Harness (H1), 9-pin connector
H1/1 LIGHT GREEN
BLACK
(-) 200mA FACTORY ALARM DISARM
H1/2 GREEN/WHITE (-) 200mA FACTORY ALARM REARM
H1/3 YELLOW (+) IGNITION OUT (TO ALARM)
H1/4 WHITE/BLUE (-) ACTIVATION INPUT
H1/5 ORANGE (-) 500mA GROUND WHEN LOCKED/ANTI-GRIND OUTPUT
H1/6 BROWN (-) 200mA HORN OUTPUT
H1/7 RED/WHITE (-) 200mA TRUNK RELEASE OUTPUT
H1/8 BLACK GROUND
H1/9 WHITE (+/-) LIGHT FLASH OUTPUT

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Door Lock - 3 pin connector
1LIGHT BLUE (-) UNLOCK
2EMPTY NOT USED
3GREEN (-) LOCK
Heavy Gauge Relay (H2), 6-pin connector
H2/1 PINK OUTPUT TO PRIMARY IGNITION CIRCUIT
H2/2 PURPLE OUTPUT TO STARTER CIRCUIT
H2/3 ORANGE OUTPUT TO ACCESSORY CIRCUIT
H2/4 RED (+) 30A HIGH CURRENT 12V INPUT
H2/5 PINK/WHITE OUTPUT TO SECOND IGNITION/ACCESSORY CIRCUIT
H2/6 RED (+) 30A HIGH CURRENT 12V INPUT
Satellite harness - 4-pin connector
1BLUE (-) 200mA STATUS OUTPUT
2ORANGE (-) 200mA ACCESSORY OUTPUT
3PURPLE (-) 200mA STARTER OUTPUT
4PINK (-) 200mA IGNITION OUTPUT
Remote Start harness (H3) 5-pin connector
H3/1 BLACK/WHITE (-) NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH INPUT
H3/2 VIOLET/WHITE TACHOMETER INPUT WIRE
H3/3 BROWN (+) BRAKE SHUTDOWN INPUT WIRE
H3/4 GRAY (-) HOOD PIN SWITCH SHUTDOWN WIRE
H3/5 BLUE/WHITE (-) 200 mA 2ND STATUS/REAR DEFOGGER

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Tach Learning
To learn the tach signal:
1. Start the vehicle with the key.
2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the Valet (Control) button.
3. After 3 seconds the system LED will light constant when the tach signal is learned.
4. Release the Valet (Control) button.
Important: This unit can learn the tachometer with the analog
input or through D2D using an interface module. The unit con-
firms which source is used.
When programming tach learning with:
• Analog, the parking lights flash one time
• D2D inerface module, the parking lights flash twice
If the tachometer input on the system is connected to the vehicle, the D2D tachometer input will be ignored.
Virtual Tach
Note: Virtual tach is not recommended for diesel vehicles.
To program Virtual Tach:
1. After the install is complete, remote start the car.
2. If the car does not start on the first attempt, let the remote start attempt again.
3. Once the car starts, let it run until the parking lights come on.
4. When the parking lights come on, shut off the remote start with the remote - that’s it! Virtual Tach is pro-
grammed.
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. This may
involve more installation shop charges than initially quoted.
Important: If the Virtual Tach mode over cranks or
doesn't crank the vehicle long enough to start and run
the car, use the Bitwriter to add or subtract the starter
output time. You can adjust the output time in incre-
ments of 50msec of the learned time using the Bitwriter.

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Neutral safety switch interface
Some vehicles do not have an electrical neutral safety switch, but instead have a mechanical neutral safety
switch that interrupts the starter wire when the vehicle is in any drive gear. The remote start must be interfaced
before the neutral safety switch , to provide protection from starting in gear. However, some vehicles combine
the column shift and the neutral safety switch into one mechanical part, and in this case you will not be able
to interface the remote start before the neutral safety switch.
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 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 diagnostics 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 Valet button
2. Turn the ignition On and then back Off while holding the Valet button.
3. Release the Valet button.
4. Press and release the Valet 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 (-) Hood shutdown (H3/4 GRAY)
6 flashes (+) Shutdown (H3/3 BROWN)
7 flashes Neutral safety shutdown (H3/1BLACK/WHITE)
8 flashes Wait-to-start timed out
Remote programming
1. Turn key to the ON position
2. Within 5 seconds, press and release Valet button one time.
3. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the Valet button. The LED will flash one time and the horn honks to
confirm entry into remote programming.
4. Press the
AUX
button ( or the single button ) on the remote control.
5. The horn honks to confirm the remote has been programmed.
6. Release the Valet button, and turn the key to the Off position.
7. The horn sounds one long honk to confirm that remote programming has been exited.
The programming routine exits if any of the following occurs:
• The ignition is turned off
• There is no activity for 30 seconds
• The Valet button is pressed too many times

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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. Turn the ignition on, then off.
2. Select a Menu. Press and hold the Valet button. The number of LED flashes and horn honks indicates the
menu number. A single LED flash and honk indicates menu 1. Two LED flashes and 2 honks indicates
menu 2.
3. When the desired menu LED flashes and honks are heard, release the Valet button.
4. Select a Feature. Press and release the Valet button the number of times corresponding to the feature you
wish to change. Then press and hold one more time to select the feature. The LED flashes and the horn
honks to indicate which feature is selected.
5. Program the Feature. While holding the Valet 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. The LED flashes and the
horn honks indicating which option is selected.
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 Valet 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 Valet button once more and hold it.
To select another menu:
1. Press and hold the Valet button.
2. After 3 seconds, the unit advances to the next menu and the LED flashes and the horn honks, indicating
which menu has been accessed.
The learn routine exits if any of the following occurs:
• The ignition is turned On
• There is no activity for 30 seconds
• The Valet button is pressed too many times