Directed Electronics AutoCommand 28623TN 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 DIY remote start unit if this
Directed DIY remote start unit (hereinafter "Unit"), excluding without limitation, any
remote transmitters or associated accessories, proves defective in materials or workman-
ship under normal use for the life of the vehicle which the Unit is originally installed.
During this period, 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 location 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-transferable and does not apply to any Unit that has been modified or used in a man-
ner contrary 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
damaged by accident or unreasonable use, neglect, improper service or other causes not
arising 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-
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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
fcc/id notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
warning! safety first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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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, Mounting the Receiver/Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Step 5, Immobilizer Bypass Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Step 6, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Remote Start Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Testing the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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Transmitter Button Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Remote Start Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Convenience Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Glossary of terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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Install Guide
what is included
Control Module
6-Pin Main H1 Harness
6-Pin H2 Secondary Harness
Heavy Gauge Wires
Antenna and cable
Two 3-button remotes
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 allows you the convenience of remotely starting your vehi-
cle with the push of a button as well as other optional features.
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
The system requires no specific maintenance. Your transmitter
is powered by a miniature 12-volt battery (type 23A) that will
last approximately one year under normal use. When the
battery begins to weaken, the operating range will be
reduced.
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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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fcc/id notice
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesirable operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate this device.
warning! safety first
The following safety warnings must be observed at all times:
When properly installed, this system can start the vehicle
via a command signal from the remote control trans-
mitter. 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, 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
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TO THE VEHICLE. ALL DOORS LEADING FROM ADJACENT
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 ignition.
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 rein-
stalled so that the vehicle does not start in gear. OPERA-
TION 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 WILL NOT BE HELD RESPON-
SIBLE OR PAY FOR INSTALLATION OR REINSTALLATION
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
ANTENNA CABLE PORT
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, Dome light, Starter kill output YELLOW/BROWN (-) 400mA Headlight output
H1
H2
input

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H1 Harness - 6 pin connector
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Pin # Color Note
H1/1
Yellow
Selectable positive or negative parking light output
H1/2
Brown/White
Use this wire if the vehicle is equipped with a
factory alarm. Connect to disarm wire listed on your
sheet.
H1/3
Violet
Connect this wire to supplied hood pin switch
H1/4
Orange
Connect this to wire in vehicle that shows 12 volts
when brake is pressed
H1/5
White/Black
Provides a ground during remote start. This wire is
normally connected to a bypass module if your
vehicle needs one.
H1/6
Red/White
This wire will start the vehicle when it sees two
negative pulses. Only used when incorporating into
existing alarm or for testing purposes.
RED/WHITE (-) remote start activation input
WHITE/BLACK (-) 400mA status output
ORANGE (+) brake switch shutdown input
VIOLET (-) hood pin shutdown input
BROWN/WHITE (-) factory disarm output
YELLOW (+/-) parking light output
HH11//11
HH11//22
HH11//33
HH11//44
HH11//55
HH11//66

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H2 Harness - 6 pin connector
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Pin # Color Note
H2/1
Green
Use this wire if the vehicle fails to start correctly in
voltage mode
H2/2
Blue
Negative output to horn or siren circuit. If your horn is
positive, use a relay.
H2/3
Red/Black
Used on diesel engines only. Connects to wait-to-start
wire
H2/4
Yellow/Green
Ignition output. Connect this wire to the ignition input
of an aftermarket alarm system.
H2/5
Brown
Retained accessory shutdown or factory rearm output.
Connect this wire to factory arm wire if equiped or to
door trigger wire if your vehicle’s accessories stay on
after remote start finishes cycle.
H2/6
Yellow/Brown
Headlight output. Connect this wire to headlight wire
in car. If headlights are positive, a relay is required.
YELLOW/BROWN (-) 400mA headlight output
BROWN (-) 400mA RAP Output
YELLOW/GREEN (+) ignition output
RED/BLACK (-) wait-to-start input
BLUE (-) 400mA horn/siren output
GREEN Tachometer input
HH22//11
HH22//22
HH22//33
HH22//44
HH22//55
HH22//66

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relay heavy gauge wires
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BLACK (-) ground
YELLOW (+) starter output
PINK (+) 12 volt input
WHITE (+) accessory output
BLUE (+) ignition 1 output
PINK (+) 12 volt input
GREEN (+) Ign2 or Acc2 output
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Installation Overview
Be sure to read this section thoroughly in its entirety before start-
ing the installation. Pay special attention to all warnings to pre-
vent personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
Visit our 24-hour technical web site (www.autocommand.com) to
get a vehicle-specific wiring guide prior to starting this installa-
tion.
Have your crash code number handy when contacting tech support
or visiting the web site. During the installation if you are unable
to find answers to your questions on the web site, call 1-800-477-
1382 for live technical assistance. Please note that live technical
support is available Monday-Friday 6am-6pm PST, and Saturday-
Sunday 7am-3:30pm PST.
WARNING!
➤ Verify that the transmission is set to park and that
the parking brake is set before beginning installation.
➤ On vehicles with air bags or supplemental restraint
systems (SRS) you may notice a bright yellow tube
with small wires in it marked SRS underneath the
steering column near the key cylinder. DO NOT tamper
or unplug these for any reason to prevent costly dam-
ages to your vehicle or personal injury. Tampering
may cause unintended deployment of airbags.
➤ This system is intended for automatic, fuel-injected
vehicles only. Installation in any other vehicle is con-
trary to its intended use.

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Step 1, Heavy Gauge Wire Connections
Ground Wire
The BLACK wire connects to the pin next to the light flash jumper
fuse. First strip back a ¾-inch section of the insulation off the
BLACK wire and crimp a ring terminal (not provided) to that wire.
Locate a clean, paint-free metal surface in the drivers kick panel
(do not ground on dash). Using a self-tapping screw, drill the
screw with the ring terminal to the kick panel. Once screwed down,
pull on the wire to ensure a good connection.
Constant Power and Ignition wires
Almost all your power and ignition wires can be found behind the
key cylinder under the lower driver's side dash panel. Using the
appropriate hand tools, remove the lower dash panel taking care
not to break any parts. If the panel does not come off easily, check
for any additional screws you may have missed.
SELF-TAPPING
BOLT OR SCREW
RING
TERMINAL
GROUND
WIRE
NOTE: REMOVE ANY PAINT
BELOW RING CONNECTOR
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Once the lower dash panel has been removed, locate the ignition
harness at the back of the key cylinder. This is usually a group of
heavy gauge wires (approximate 14ga.).
Place the black lead of the LED tester to a clean metal surface in
the kick panel area and secure it. Probe one of the thicker gauge
wires. The ignition wire colors of your specific vehicle can be
obtained at www.autocommand.com.
Testing for Constant Power Wires
WARNING!Before making any connection to constant
battery power make sure that the two 30 amp fuses
are removed from the fuse holders on the two pink 12
VOLT wires. Failure to do so may cause fire or short-
ing of sensitive electrical components.
note! More problems are attributed to poor ground
connections than any other cause. Take extra care
to ensure the ground is a clean metal-to-metal
contact and secure.

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With the key in the off position, test the suspect wire. The
constant power wire will read 12V on the multimeter. Once the
constant power wire has been identified, solder the two heavy
gauge 12 VOLT wires (PINK) from the control module to it and
wrap the connection with electrical tape.
Testing for Ignition Wires
With the multimeter lead still connected in the kick panel, locate
the suspected ignition wire. It will test differently than constant
12 volts. Place the red lead of the multimeter on the suspected
wire. With the key in the off position the multimeter will read 0.
Turn the key to the on position and the multimeter will read 12
volts. Now, watching your multimeter, turn the key to the crank
position. If the 12 volts stays on, then you have found your igni-
tion wire. If the wire tests correctly, solder the BLUE heavy gauge
wire to it and wrap the connection with electrical tape.
If the vehicle requires more than one ignition as per the web site
information, follow the same test procedure and solder the GREEN
heavy gauge wire to it then wrap the connection with electrical
tape. If your vehicle has only one ignition wire, secure the GREEN
wire and dress it out of the way.
note! If the vehicle has more than one constant
power wire, utilize two of them. Connect one of the
heavy gauge PINK wires to one of the constant
power wires and the other heavy gauge PINK wire to
the other constant power wire.

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If your vehicle requires more than two ignitions, an additional
relay (not provided) is required. Refer to the diagram below.
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+12 VDC CONSTANT (FUSED 20A)
GROUND
GREEN (+) OUTPUT
TO 2nd IGNITION
TO 2nd IGNITION
TO 3rd IGNITION
3rd IGNITION RELAY
(NOT PROVIDED)
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+12 VDC CONSTANT (FUSED 20A)
GROUND
TO 2nd IGNITION
2nd IGNITION RELAY
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Accessory and Starter wires
The starter and accessory wires will be located in the same harness
as the ignition and constant power.
To find the accessory wire leave the multimeter’s black lead
connected to ground. Take the red lead and probe the wire
suspected to be the accessory wire. With the key off, your multi-
meter should read 0 volts. Turn the key to the on position the
multimeter should read 12 volts. Now turn the key to the crank
position. If you have the correct accessory wire the multimeter
will read 0 volts while the starter is cranking and 12 volts once
the key returns to the on position. If the wire tests correctly, strip
some insulation off and solder the WHITE heavy gauge wire and
wrap it with electrical tape. Refer to the diagram below.
If your vehicle requires more than one accessory then the GREEN
ign2 wire can be programmed to function as an accessory output.
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87A
86 85
30
+12 VDC CONSTANT (FUSED 20A)
GROUND
TO 2nd ACCESSORY
WHITE (+) 30A OUTPUT TO
ACCESSORY CIRCUIT
TO ACCESSORY
2nd ACCESSORY RELAY
(NOT PROVIDED)
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87A
86 85
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+12 VDC CONSTANT (FUSED 20A)
GROUND
TO ACCESSORY
ACCESSORY RELAY
(NOT PROVIDED)

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If the GREEN wire is being used for ign2 an additional relay (not
provided) is required for a 2nd accessory.
Now that the accessories have been located, find the suspected
starter wire according to the web information. Leave the black
lead of your tester on ground and place the red lead of your multi-
meter on this wire. The multimeter should read 0 volts in all key
positions except the crank position. In the crank position your
multimeter should read 12 volts, and will go to 0 volts when the
starter disengages.
Many Nissan and late-model Chrysler vehicles have two starter
wires. A relay and/or resistor (not provided) is required to hook up
the additional starter wire. Refer to the diagram below.
note! Always check the Web site information
on your vehicle for warnings regarding the
starter wire and check engine lights. Some
vehicles will trip a check engine light if the
starter wire is cut.
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87A
86 85
30
+12 VDC CONSTANT (FUSED 20A)
GROUND
TO 2nd STARTER
YELLOW (+) OUTPUT
TO STARTER
TO STARTER
2nd STARTER RELAY
(NOT PROVIDED)
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87A
86 85
30
+12 VDC CONSTANT (FUSED 20A)
GROUND
TO STARTER
STARTER RELAY
(NOT PROVIDED)