Directed Electronics BOA 165B Quick start guide

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Directed Electronics, Inc. (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-
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. This warranty will not be valid unless you have completed the war-
ranty card and mailed it to Directed Electronics, Inc. within 10 days after purchase to the
address listed on the warranty registration card.
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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system maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
your warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
fcc/id notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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step 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
step 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
step 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
step 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
step 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
step 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
step 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
step 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
step 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
step 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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standard configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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warning! safety first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
remote start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
timer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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➤Control Module
➤One 4-Button Transmitter
➤8-Pin Main H/1 Harness
➤6-Relay Wires
➤Shutdown Toggle Switch
➤Hood Pin Switch
➤10 feet of Black Electrical Tape
➤6 Six inch Zip Ties
➤LED Tester
➤Razor Knife
➤CDROM—Do-It-Yourself Installation Video
Additional parts may be required (such as relays or immobilizer).
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➤Digital Multi-Meter
➤Drill
➤9/32 and 5/16 Drill Bits
➤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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Congratulations on the purchase of your remote start system. This
system will allow convenient remote start of your vehicle. 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 and watch the Do-It-Yourself Installation Video
(CDROM) prior to installing your system.
You can print additional or replacement copies of this manual by
accessing the Directed web site at www.boasecurity.com.
system maintenance
The system requires no specific maintenance. Your transmitter is
powered by a miniature 3-volt battery (type CR2032) that will
last approximately one year under normal use. When the battery
begins to weaken, the operating range will be reduced.
your warranty
Your warranty registration must be completely filled out and
returned within 10 days of purchase. Your product warranty
will not be validated if your warranty registration is not returned.
Please note that it is necessary to keep your proof of purchase.
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important! If you are not comfortable working with elec-
tronics or unfamiliar with the tools required, please con-
tact 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.
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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 transmitter.
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 recom-
mendations 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 using the toggle switch.
3. It is the user's sole responsibility to properly handle and
keep out of reach from children all remote control
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transmitters to assure that the system does not uninten-
tionally remote start the vehicle.
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➤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. The user will be
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 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 Dealer 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

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