Directed Directechs DB3 User manual

403.NISS06
v3.27
2016 Nissan Rogue (Smart Key)
Functions compatible with the 2016 Nissan Rogue (Smart Key)
*Telematics features: The telematics features listed below (with an asterisk) ONLY apply when using SmartStart Pro.
* Odometer
Arm Factory Security
Brake Status (foot brake)
Control of aftermarket alarm with OEM remote
Disarm Factory Security
Door Lock Control
Door Locks Status
Door Unlock
E-Brake Status
Entry Monitoring ALL Door Pins
Entry Monitoring Hood Pin
Entry Monitoring Trunk/Hatch Pin
Factory Alarm Trigger Monitoring
Fuel level/EV battery level
Ignition Status
Immobilizer Bypass-Data No Key Req'd
Parking Lights Control
Remote Start Ready
Remote Start Takeover
SmartStart
Tach / RPM Output
Trunk / Hatch Release

Introduction 3
Pre-installation and application warnings 4
Wiring diagram 5
Locating components in the vehicle 6
Vehicle connections 7
Module programming 9
Connecting the module 10
LED diagnostics and troubleshooting 11
Soft reset 13
Hard reset 13
Feature programming 14
Feature and option list 15
Limited one year consumer warranty 16
Quick reference guide 17
Contents

3403.NISS06 3.27 2016 Nissan Rogue (Smart Key)
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Introduction
DB3 is an all-in-one door lock and override module.
Warning!
This module can only be flashed and configured using DirectLink at www.directechs.com or using the Directechs
Mobile application for smartphones. Refer to “Connecting the module” for more information.

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Pre-installation and application warnings
Firmware notes: This section highlights important information for this specific firmware and will assist in pricing
accordingly, as well as bringing awareness to any operational or vehicle limitations.
T-Harness
compatible
Keys required for
programming 1Keys required for operation 0
All connectors are displayed from the wire side (unless specified otherwise).
Refer to the "Vehicle connections" following the installation diagram.
General notes: This section highlights important information for this specific firmware.
[1] Tach wire is an optional connection required on some remote starters, which do not support a tach signal in D2D.
[2] The installation of an aftermarket hood pin is ONLY required on vehicles that are NOT equipped with a factory hood pin or if
NOT supported in data.
[3] The vehicle MUST be disarmed for the power tailgate to operate.
[4] Only required to turn off autolights during idle mode shutdown.

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Refer to "Pre-installation and application warnings" for important information, such as the description of each special note referenced in the diagram ( ).
Wiring diagram
D2D Port
1412
10 42
XKD2D65
HS CAN Low: Tan: 4
HS CAN High: Tan/Black: 3
HS CAN Low:
Pink, pin 40
HS CAN High:
Blue, pin 20
123456789
101112131415161819
20
212223242526272829303132
33
343536373839
40
BCM Connector B16
(green conn. at BCM)
E29
M19
M18
B16
(-) Ignition/Accessory Output: Yellow: 8
(-) Ground: Brown: 7
(-) PTS:
Yellow, pin 9
(-) Arm:
Brown,
pin 12
40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21
20 19 18 17 16 15 14
13 12
11 10 8
9
7 6 5 4 3 21
(+) 12V: Green
or Blue, pin 1
White conn.
(back of dash fuse box)
1
BCM Connector M19
(black conn. at BCM)
40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21
20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12
11 10
98 7 6543 2 1
BCM Connector M18
(grey conn. at BCM)
(-) Starter:
Green, pin 19
18 1524 20 16 1322 1921 17 1423
63
12 841
10 7
9
5
2
11
BCM Connector E29
(black conn. at BCM)
(-) Ignition 1:
Yellow, pin 27
(-) Hazards: Yellow, pin 11
(-) Ground: Yellow/Red: 11
(-) Starter Output: Brown/Red: 12
(+) Ignition Status Output: Gray/Black: 7
(-) Hazards Output: Red/Black: 4
(-) Push-to-Start Output: Green/Black: 2
(+) Ignition Input/Output
(+) 12V Input
(-) Trunk Release Output
Power Liftgate
(green conn. at
liftgate switch)
4
3
8
7
65
21
(-) Power
Liftgate:
Lt. Green, pin 7
(-) Ground
Diodes 3 x 1A
(-) Disarm:
Pink, pin 13
(AC) Tach Output: Violet/White: 5
(AC) Tach Intput
(-) Accessory 2:
Brown, pin 25
(-) Accessory 1:
Lavender/White, pin 28
(-) Disarm Output: Black/White: 1
(-) Arm Output: Orange/Black: 11
(-) Lock Output: Yellow/Black: 10
(-) Lock:
Tan, pin 10
(-) Hood Pin Input
Hood Pin
BCM
(under driver dash)
(-) RAP OFF Output: Violet/Brown: 9
17
(-) Driver Door Trigger:
Lt. Blue, pin 17

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Locating components in the vehicle

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Vehicle connections
The connection information listed below is specific to the 2016 Nissan Rogue (Smart Key). Refer to “Pre-installation and application warnings” for a list of important notes.
Data 14-pin blue connector (H1)
Module Connects To
Conn./Pin Color Description Wire Location (+/-) Wire Color
H1/1 Light Green No Connection No Connection
H1/2 Violet/Yellow No Connection No Connection
H1/3 Tan/Black (DATA) HS CAN High BCM under driver dash, green 40 pin plug, pin 20 Data Blue
H1/4 Tan (DATA) HS CAN Low BCM under driver dash, green 40 pin plug, pin 40 Data Pink
H1/5 Orange/Green No Connection No Connection
H1/6 Orange/Brown No Connection No Connection
H1/7 Brown Relay N.O. (-) Ground (chassis ground)
H1/8 Yellow Relay COM. (-) Ignition/Accessory Output Must use a diode.
BCM under driver dash, gray 40 pin plug, pin 25
BCM under driver dash, gray 40 pin plug, pin 27
BCM under driver dash, gray 40 pin plug, pin 28
-
-
-
Brown
Yellow
Lavender/White
H1/9 Orange/Yellow Relay N.C. No Connection No Connection
H1/10 Orange/Red Relay N.C. No Connection No Connection
H1/11 Yellow/Red Relay COM. (-) Ground (chassis ground)
H1/12 Brown/Red Relay N.O. (-) Starter Output BCM under driver dash, black 24 pin plug, pin 19 - Green
H1/13 Red (+) 12 Volt Input Dash Fuse Box, rear, white 1 pin plug, pin 1 + Blue (30A)
H1/14 Black (-) Ground (chassis ground)
Output 12-pin red connector (H2)
Module Connects To
Conn./Pin Color Description Wire Location (+/-) Wire Color
H2/1 Black/White (-) Disarm Output BCM under driver dash, black 40 pin plug, pin 13 Double
-
Pink (driver door key unlock)
H2/2 Green/Black (-) PTS Output BCM under driver dash, black 40 pin plug, pin 9 - Yellow
H2/3 Green/White (-) W2W Only - Door / Trunk Output Remote Starter
H2/4 Red/Black (-) Hazards Output BCM under driver dash, gray 40 pin plug, pin 11 - Yellow
H2/5 Violet/White (AC) W2W Only - Tach Output [1] Remote Starter
H2/6 Gray (+) W2W Only - Brake Output Remote Starter
H2/7 Gray/Black (+) Ignition Status Output Remote Starter
H2/8 Violet/Green No Connection No Connection
H2/9 Violet/Brown (-) RAP Off Output [4] BCM under driver dash, green 40 pin plug, pin 17 - Lt. Blue
H2/10 Yellow/Black (-) Lock Output BCM under driver dash, gray 40 pin plug, pin 10 - Tan
H2/11 Orange/Black (-) Arm Output BCM under driver dash, black 40 pin plug, pin 12 - Brown (driver door key lock)
H2/12 Blue/Red (-) W2W Only - Hood Output Remote Starter

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Input 10-pin black connector (H3)
Module Connects To
Conn./Pin Color Description Wire Location (+/-) Wire Color
H3/1 Green No Connection No Connection
H3/2 Blue No Connection No Connection
H3/3 Red/White No Connection No Connection
H3/4 White/Violet No Connection No Connection
H3/5 Violet/Black No Connection No Connection
H3/6 White/Black (-) Hood Switch Input
H3/7 Pink/White W2W Only - (+) Parking Light Input Remote Starter
H3/8 Violet W2W Only – (+) Starter Input Remote Starter
H3/9 Pink W2W Only – (+) Ignition Input Remote Starter
H3/10 Blue/White W2W Only – (-) Status (GWR) Input Remote Starter
D2D 4-pin white connector (H4)
Module
Conn./Pin Color Description
H4/1 Green
H4/2 Black
H4/3 Blue
H4/4 Red
RF 2-pin white connector (H5)
Module
Conn./Pin Color Description
H5/1 N/A No Connection
H5/2 N/A No Connection
Additional remote start connections
(Not all of these connections may be required for your installation. Refer to the wiring diagram for vehicle-specific connections.)
Wire Connects To
Wire Location (+/-) Wire Color
12 Volts Dash Fuse Box, rear, white 1 pin plug, pin 1 + Blue (30A)
Ground (chassis ground)
Hood Pin [2] Underhood Fuse Box, brown 8 pin plug, pin 4 - White
Power Liftgate [3] Power Liftgate Switch, green 8 pin plug, pin 7 - Lt. Green
Tachometer [1] Any Fuel Injector, gray 2 pin plug, pin 2 ac Blue, Green, Pink, or Yellow

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Module programming
Refer to “LED diagnostics and troubleshooting” for more information and for troubleshooting purposes.
1
Wait until the LED turns ON solid red.
Note: To skip the transponder programming and use convenience features only, press the
programming button 5 times. Wait until the LED turns ON solid orange, then proceed with
step 2.
2
Important! Do NOT depress the brake pedal.
Press the Push-to-Start (PTS) button once to turn the ignition ON. The LED turns ON solid
green for 3 seconds, then shuts OFF.
If the transponder programming was skipped, the LED turns ON solid orange for 3 seconds
then shuts OFF when programming is done.
3Press the PTS button once more to turn the ignition OFF, once the module is successfully
programmed.
You have successfully completed the module programming sequence.

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Connecting the module
Important!
Make all the required connections to the vehicle, as described in this guide, and double-check to ensure everything is in order before
moving onto the programming.
Warning! To take advantage of advanced features, you must use DirectLink 4.5 (and higher) or the Directechs Mobile application.
To flash a module using your computer:
1. Connect the interface module to your computer using the XKLoader2.
2. Go to www.directechs.com using Internet Explorer, and select Flash Module.
3. Follow the instructions to select your vehicle, installation type, and configure your options.
4. When you have configured the firmware options, click FLASH.
To flash a module using your smartphone or tablet:
1. Connect the interface module to your XKLoader3.
2. Launch the Directechs mobile app on your smartphone or tablet.
3. Select FLASH YOUR MODULE and follow the onscreen instructions.
When the flashing operation is successful, you can proceed with the instructions below.
D2D installation
Recommended: Connect the 10-pin, 12-pin and 14-pin harnesses to the module, then connect the
4-pin D2D harness. 3rd
(14-pin)
1st
(10-pin)
4th
(D2D)
2nd
(12-pin)
OR
W2W installation
If required: Connect the 10-pin and 12-pin harnesses to the module, then connect the 14-pin
harness to the module. 3rd
(14-pin)
1st
(10-pin)
2nd
(12-pin)