Directed Electronics AutoCommand 25622 Quick start guide

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Directed Electronics (hereinafter "Directed") promises to the original purchaser to repair
or replace with a comparable reconditioned Directed remote start unit if this Directed
remote start unit (hereinafter "Unit"), excluding without limitation, any remote trans-
mitters or associated accessories, proves defective in materials or workmanship under nor-
mal use for the life of the vehicle which the Unit is originally installed. During this peri-
od, so long as the Unit remained installed in the original vehicle, Directed will at its
option, repair or replace this Unit if it is proved defective in workmanship or material
PROVIDED the Unit is returned to Directed's warranty department at One Viper Way,
Vista, CA 92081, along with $20 postage and handling fee, a bill of sale or other dated
proof of purchase bearing the following information: Date of purchase, name and loca-
tion of the merchant who sold the Unit, and product description. This warranty does not
cover labor costs for the removal or reinstallation of the Unit. This warranty is non-trans-
ferable and does not apply to any Unit that has been modified or used in a manner con-
trary to its intended purpose, and this warranty does not cover damage to any Unit caused
by installation or removal of the Unit. This warranty is void if the Unit has been dam-
aged by accident or unreasonable use, neglect, improper service or other causes not aris-
ing out of defects in materials or workmanship. Directed makes no warranty against theft
of a vehicle or its contents.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE PRODUCT WARRANTY,
OTHERWISE, ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
EXPRESS WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTY, WARRANTY OF MER-
CHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY
EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY
LAW, AND DIRECTED NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON
TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF
THE PRODUCT. DIRECTED HAS ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY
AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING ITS AUTHORIZED DEAL-
ERS OR INSTALLERS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION ON
HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
LIMITATION OF DAMAGES AND LIABILITY. CONSUMER'S REMEDY IS LIM-
ITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE UNIT, AND IN NO EVENT
SHALL DIRECTED'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE
UNIT. IN ANY EVENT, DIRECTED SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAM-
AGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCI-
DENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOST
PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR, TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE
LAW, DAMAGES RESULTING FROM DEATH OR INJURY ARISING OUT OF

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OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE INSTALLATION, USE, IMPROPER USE, OR
INABILITY TO USE, THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF THE PARTY HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THE CONSUMER AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT
ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN THE CONSUMER AND DIRECTED SHALL BE
RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LAWS IN SAN DIEGO
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
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This product warranty is automatically void if its date code or serial number is defaced,
missing, or altered.
Make sure you have all of the following information from your dealer:
A clear copy of the sales receipt, showing the following:
➤Date of purchase
➤Authorized dealer's company name and address
➤Item number

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what is included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
installation tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
system maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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H1 Harness - 6 pin connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
H2 Harness - 6 pin connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
relay heavy gauge wires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Step 1, Heavy Gauge Wire Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Step 2, H1, Main Harness Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Step 3, H2 Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Step 4, Immobilizer Bypass Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Step 5, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Remote Start Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Testing the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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Remote Start Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Glossary of terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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Install Guide
what is included
Control Module
6-Pin Main H1 Harness
6-Pin H2 Secondary Harness
Heavy Gauge Wires
Crash code card
Combination Momentary Switch and LED
Hood Pin Switch
Hardware Kit
Additional parts may be required (such as relays or bypass).
installation tools
Digital Multi-Meter
Drill
1/4Drill Bit (for hood pin switch)
Screwdrivers (Phillips and Flathead)
Wire Stripper
Solder Iron
Electrical Tape
Pliers
Crimping Tool
note: The installation tools listed above may be
optional and those required will vary depending on
your vehicle.

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important information
Congratulations on the purchase of your remote start system. This
system is designed to integrate with your existing keyless entry or
alarm system. Properly installed, this system will provide years of
trouble-free operation.
Please take the time to carefully read this User’s Guide in its
entirety prior to installing your system.
You can print additional or replacement copies of this manual
by accessing the Directed web site at
www.autocommand.com.
system maintenance
After the installation is completed the system requires no
specific maintenance.
warning! safety first
The following safety warnings must be observed at all times:
When properly installed, this system can start the vehicle
via input from your existing keyless entry or alarm
system. Therefore, never operate the system in an area
that does not have adequate ventilation. The following
precautions are the sole responsibility of the user;
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important! If you are not comfortable working with
electronics or unfamiliar with the tools required,
please contact your local dealer for advice or ask to
have the remote start professionally installed to avoid
costly damages. Failure to properly install the remote
starter may result in property damage, personal injury,
or both.

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however, the following recommendations should be made
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 by placing the system
into Valet Mode.
3. It is the user's sole responsibility to properly handle
and keep out of reach from children all remote
control units 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 ADJA-
CENT LIVING AREAS TO THE ENCLOSED OR PARTIALLY
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 user’s guide, (1) Never
remotely start the vehicle with the vehicle in gear, and (2)
Never remotely start the vehicle with the keys in the igni-
tion.
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
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gear. 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 PROP-
ERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY. IMMEDIATELY CEASE
THE USE OF THE UNIT AND REPAIR OR DISCONNECT THE
INSTALLED REMOTE START MODULE. DIRECTED WILL NOT BE
HELD RESPONSIBLE OR PAY FOR INSTALLATION OR REIN-
STALLATION COSTS.

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Wiring Quick Reference Guide
Heavy Gauge
Wires
BLUE WHITE (+)
YELLOW
PINK
PINK
GREEN (+) output to ign/acc2 circuit
MOMENTARY SWITCH
Fused light
flash jumper Black (-)
Heavy guage
ground wire
YELLOW (+/-) parking light output
BROWN/WHITE (-) factory alarm disarm output
VIOLET (-) negative hood pin shutdown output
ORANGE (+) brake input
WHITE/BLACK (-) 400mA status output
RED/WHITE (-) remote start activation
GREEN Tachometer input
BLUE (-) 400mA horn/siren output
RED/BLACK (-) wait-to-start input
YELLOW/GREEN (+) ignition output
BROWN (-) 400mA RAP, Factory Alarm rearm
YELLOW/BROWN (-) 400mA Headlight output
H1
H2