Directed Directechs DB3 User manual

403.FORD12
v2.07
2020 Ford Escape (Smart Key)
THFOD2 Compatible
(Sold Separately)
Functions compatible with the 2020 Ford Escape (Smart Key)
*Telematics features: The telematics features listed below (with an asterisk) ONLY apply when using SmartStart Pro.
* Odometer
Brake Status (foot brake)
Control of aftermarket alarm with OEM remote
Door Lock Control
Door Unlock
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

Introduction 3
Pre-installation and application warnings 4
Installation 5
Wiring diagram with T-Harness (THFOD2) 5
Wiring diagram 6
Locating components in the vehicle 7
Vehicle connections 8
Module programming 10
Key vehicles 10
Push-to-Start (PTS) vehicles 11
Module programming for convenience only (skip transponder) 12
Connecting the module 12
LED diagnostics and troubleshooting 14
Soft reset 16
Hard reset 16
Feature programming 17
Feature and option list 18
Limited one year consumer warranty 19
Quick Reference Guide (customer copy) 20
Contents

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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
START HERE 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.
Compatibilities and Requirements
T-Harness
compatible THFOD2
AUX
Keys required for
programming 1Keys required for operation 0
Vehicle Takeover Refer to the Quick Reference Guide section for more details.
Firmware notes
Manual transmission: Not compatible with vehicles equipped with a manual transmission.
Factory hood pin: In vehicles not equipped with a Factory Hood Pin, must permanently ground the vehicles N.C. OEM Hood Pin
input for successful operation. See Directechs for hood pin location.
Pit Stop: The vehicle pit stop/idle mode feature is not available in this firmware.
T-Harness THFOD2 notes:
•All T-Harness wires not listed in the diagram are not required for the installation.
•The OBDII Diagnostic Connector features will remain the same even when the T-Harness is installed.
•The optional Plug & Play T-Harness is sold separately
All connectors are displayed from the wire side (unless specified otherwise).
Refer to the "Vehicle connections" following the installation diagram.
Conditions and Limitations
IMPORTANT: In the event of a module power cycle or vehicle battery disconnection or replacement, the ignition must be cycled to
activate the Lock/Unlock functions for proper functionality with aftermarket remote controls.
NOTE: This firmware has the same restrictions as an OEM remote starter. There may be a limit of only 1 or 2 remote starts before
needing to key-start the vehicle to allow additional remote starts.
This installation enables the OEM remote starter and the remote start system will not work in the following conditions:
The ignition is on.
The alarm system is triggered.
The doors/hood are open.
The transmission is not in Park (P).
The vehicle battery voltage is too low.
The service engine light is on.
Note: Any stored DTC code errors will prevent vehicle from remote starting (no visual lights on dash).
RS Features: The following remote starter features can be configured via the information display:
Climate control
Heated seats/steering wheel
Runtime (for best results, program the remote starter runtime to match the OEM setting)
Remote Starter enable/disable
Footnotes
[1] Hood pin: 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.
[2] Optional parking lights: They will flash when locked/unlocked, and stay ON during remote start runtime. They are only required for
visual confirmation in the event of a remote start failure.

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Wiring diagram with T-Harness (THFOD2)
Type 1
4-pin
connectors
Type 2
NOT USED
D2D
only
T-Harness THFOD2
(optional)
Remote Start Safety
Override Switch
White/Black N.C.
Do not
connect
(+) Ignition Status Output: Gray/Black: 7
(-) Ground
(+) Ignition Status Input
(+) 12V(+) 12V Input
D2D Port
(+) Parking Lights Output
Gateway Module
(Black connector Gateway Module
on OBDII connector)
BCM
(Gray plug ‘F’ in passenger footwell)
1
11
24
37
50
63
10
72
2
12
25
38
51 52 53
23
36
4948
62
64
(+) Parking Lights (RR): White/Orange, pin 48
(+) Parking Lights (LR):Violet/Green, pin 53
(+) Parking Lights (LF) & (RF): Blue/Gray, pin 52
3 x 1A Diodes
(-) Hood Input
Hood Pin

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2
153
16
4
175
18
6
219
197
22
10
208
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12
13
1
14
24
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Wiring diagram
HS CAN 3 High: Tan/Black: 3
HS CAN 1 High: Orange/Green: 5
HS CAN 3: Low: Tan: 4
HS CAN 1 Low: Orange/Brown: 6
(-) Ground
(+) 12V Input
CAN 3 Low: Gray/Blue, pin 17
CAN 3 High:
Green/Orange , pin 18
(+) Ignition Status Output: Gray/Black: 7
(+) Ignition Status Input
D2D Port
XKD2D65
CAN 1 High:
Blue, pin 20
CAN 1 Low:
White, pin 19
(+)12V:
Brown/Red, pin 24
(-) Ground: Black/Blue
or Black/Violet, pin 14
(+) Parking Lights Output
Gateway Module
(Black connector Gateway Module
on OBDII connector)
BCM
(Gray plug ‘F’ in passenger footwell)
1
11
24
37
50
63
10
72
2
12
25
38
51 52 53
23
36
4948
62
64
(+) Parking Lights (RR):
White/Orange, pin 48
(+) Parking Lights (LR):
Violet/Green, pin 53
(+) Parking Lights (LF) & (RF):
Blue/Gray, pin 52
3 x
1A Diodes
(-) Hood Input
Hood Pin

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Locating components in the vehicle

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Vehicle connections
The connection information listed below is specific to the 2020 Ford Escape (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 3 High Gateway Module on OBD-Data Link Connector, black 24 pin plug, pin 18 Data Green/Orange (HS2 CAN)
H1/4 Tan (Data) HS CAN 3 Low Gateway Module on OBD-Data Link Connector, black 24 pin plug, pin 17 Data Gray/Blue (HS2 CAN)
H1/5 Orange/Green (Data) HS CAN High 1 Gateway Module on OBD-Data Link Connector, black 24 pin plug, pin 20 Data Blue (HS1 CAN)
H1/6 Orange/Brown (Data) HS CAN Low 1 Gateway Module on OBD-Data Link Connector, black 24 pin plug, pin 19 Data White (HS1 CAN)
H1/7 Brown Relay N.O. - No Connection No Connection
H1/8 Yellow Relay COM - No Connection No Connection
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 - No Connection No Connection
H1/12 Brown/Red Relay N.O. - No Connection No Connection
H1/13 Red (+) W2W Only - 12 Volt Gateway Module on OBD-Data Link Connector, black 24 pin plug, pin 24 + Brown/Red (7.5A)
H1/14 Black (-) W2W Only - Ground Gateway Module on OBD-Data Link Connector, black 24 pin plug, pin 14 - Black/Blue
Output 12-pin red connector (H2)
Module Connects To
Conn./Pin Color Description Wire Location (+/-) Wire Color
H2/1 Black/White (-) Trunk Release Output No Connection
H2/2 Green/Black No Connection No Connection
H2/3 Green/White (-) W2W Only - Door Output Remote Starter
H2/4 Red/Black (-) W2W Only - Trunk Output Remote Starter
H2/5 Violet/White (AC) W2W Only - Tach Output Remote Starter
H2/6 Gray (+) W2W Only - Brake Output Remote Starter
H2/7 Gray/Black (+) Ignition Output Remote Starter
H2/8 Violet/Green No Connection No Connection
H2/9 Violet/Brown No Connection No Connection
H2/10 Yellow/Black No Connection No Connection
H2/11 Orange/Black No Connection No Connection
H2/12 Blue/Red (-) W2W Only - Hood Output Remote Starter
Input 10-pin black connector (H3)
Module Connects To
Conn./Pin Color Description Wire Location (+/-) Wire Color
H3/1 Green (-) W2W Only - Lock Input Remote Starter

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Module Connects To
Conn./Pin Color Description Wire Location (+/-) Wire Color
H3/2 Blue (-) W2W Only - Unlock Input Remote Starter
H3/3 Red/White (-) W2W Only - Trunk Input Remote Starter
H3/4 White/Violet No Connection No Connection
H3/5 Violet/Black No Connection No Connection
H3/6 White/Black (-) Hood Input No Connection
H3/7 Pink/White (+) W2W Only - Parking Light Input Remote Starter
H3/8 Violet (+) W2W Only - Starter Input Remote Starter
H3/9 Pink No Connection No Connection
H3/10 Blue/White (-) W2W Only - GWR Input Remote Starter
D2D 4-pin white connector (H4)
Module
Conn./Pin Color Description
H4/1 Blue (Data) TX
H4/2 Black (-) Ground
H4/3 Green (Data) RX
H4/4 Red (+) 12 Volt
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
Ground 2 Gateway Module on OBD-Data Link Connector, black 24 pin plug,
pin 14
- Black/Blue
Hood Pin [1] BCM in passenger footwell, black 50 pin plug (E), pin 26 - N.C. Blue/Orange
Parking Lights [2] - Must use a diode BCM in passenger footwell, gray 72 pin plug (F), pin 52 + Blue/Gray (LF, RF)
Parking Lights 2 [2] - Must use a diode BCM in passenger footwell, gray 72 pin plug (F), pin 53 (LR); pin 48
(RR)
+ Violet/Green (LR); White/Orange (RR)
Second 12 Volts Gateway Module on OBD-Data Link Connector, black 24 pin plug,
pin 24
+ Brown/Red (7.5A)

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Module programming
Refer to “LED diagnostics and troubleshooting” for more information and for troubleshooting purposes.
Key vehicles
For Convenience-Only programming, see next section.
1Ensure vehicle is in a safe location and cannot move forward during programming. For
vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, make sure the gearshift is in the neutral
position.
2
The harnesses must be connected in this exact order:
 1. Connect the 14-pin.
 2. Connect the 12-pin.
 3. Connect the 10-pin.
 4. Connect the 4-pin D2D cable (if being used).
When the LED turns ON solid red, proceed with the next step.
3Turn the ignition ON.
The LED will flash green then stay ON green for 3 seconds, then turn OFF.
4Turn the ignition OFF and remove the key from the ignition barrel.
You have successfully completed the module programming sequence.