Directed Directechs DB3 User manual

Designed by Installers for Installers
INSTALLATION GUIDE
DB3
2017 Ford F-150 Work Truck. 403.FORD10 3.11
© 2021 Directed, Vista CA
This product is intended for installation by a professional installer only! Attempts to install this
product by a person other than a trained professional may result in severe damage to a vehicle’s
electrical system and components.

Introduction 3
Vehicle function compatibilities 4
Pre-installation and application warnings 5
Wiring diagram 6
Locating components in the vehicle 7
Vehicle connections 8
Module programming 11
Connecting the module 12
LED diagnostics and troubleshooting 13
Soft reset 15
Hard reset 15
Feature programming 16
Feature and option list 17
Limited one year consumer warranty 18
Quick reference guide 19
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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Vehicle function compatibilities
This section lists all the functions compatible with this vehicle for the installation illustrated in this guide.
Arm Factory Security
Disarm Factory Security
Door Lock Control
Door Unlock
Trunk / Hatch Release
Control of aftermarket alarm with OEM remote
* Fuel Level
* Odometer
Immobilizer Bypass-Data No Key Req'd
OEM Remote Start Activation using XL-202 or RF kit
RAP Shut Down (Retained ACC Power)
Remote Start Ready
Remote Start Takeover
SmartStart
Tach / RPM Output
Entry Monitoring ALL Door Pins
Entry Monitoring Hood Pin
Entry Monitoring Trunk/Hatch Pin
Factory Alarm Trigger Monitoring
Brake Status (foot brake)
Ignition Status

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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 T-Harness is not compatible.
Keys
required for
programming 2Keys required
for operation 0
Vehicle Takeover Refer to the Quick Reference Guide section for more details.
Firmware notes
All connectors are displayed from the wire side (unless specified otherwise).
Refer to the "Vehicle connections" following the installation diagram.
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] Tach wire is an optional connection required on some remote starters, which do not support a tach signal in D2D.

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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 ( ).
D2D Port
(-) Ground (-) Ground
(+) 12V Input
MS CAN High: Tan/Black: 3
MS CAN Low: Tan: 4
HS CAN High: Orange/Green: 5
HS CAN Low: Orange/Brown: 6
Immo. Data Interr. (conn. side): Yellow: 8
Immo. Data Interr. (vehicle side): Orange/Yellow: 9
RAP Off Interrupt (conn. side): Orange/Red: 10
RAP Off Interrupt (vehicle side): Yellow/Red: 11
Immo. Data (veh. side): Yellow/Black: 10
(-) Ignition/ Accessory Output: Green/Black: 2
(-) Trunk Release Output: Violet/Brown: 9
1412
10 42
Wiring diagram
(+) Parking Lights Output
(+) Starter Output
XKD2D65
(AC) Tach Output
(AC) Tach Output: Violet/White: 5
Gateway Module
(black conn.
on OBDII conn.)
P.A.T.S.
(near ignition switch)
1 2 34
Immobilizer Data: Blue/White, pin 3
MS CAN Low: Violet/Orange, pin 22
MS CAN High: Gray/Orange, pin 23
HS CAN Low: White, pin 19
HS CAN High: White/Blue or Blue, pin 20
Cut
Ignition Switch
(black conn. at back
of ignition cylinder)
(+) Ignition:
White/Orange,
pin 1
(+) Starter:
Blue/White, pin 7
(+) Accessory:
Violet/Green, pin 6
BCM
(black conn. passenger kick
or drivers fuse box)
(+) 12V: Pin 22
2221
17 18 19
16
15
1413
78910 11 12
654321
20
30
86 85
87
87a
Driver Door Trigger:
pin 33
Cut
(-) Tailgate
Release:
Brown/Yellow,
pin 14
BCM
(blue conn.
drivers fuse box
or passenger kick)
Headlight Switch
30
86 85
87
87a
Parking Light:
Black/Blue or
Black/Violet, pin 4
(-) Parking Lights: Gray or Yellow, pin 11
Cut
Fuse 15A
6A Diodes
(-) Hood Input
Hood Pin
(+) Ignition Input
1A Diode

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Locating components in the vehicle

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Vehicle connections
The connection information listed below is specific to the 2017 Ford F-150 Work Truck. 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) MS CAN High Gateway Module on data link connector, black 24 pin plug, pin 23 data gray/orange (MS CAN)
H1/4 Tan (DATA) MS CAN Low Gateway Module on data link connector, black 24 pin plug, pin 22 data violet/orange (MS CAN)
H1/5 Orange/Green (DATA) HS CAN High Gateway Module on data link connector, black 24 pin plug, pin 20 data white/blue (HS CAN)
H1/6 Orange/Brown (DATA) HS CAN Low Gateway Module on data link connector, black 24 pin plug, pin 19 data white (HS CAN)
H1/7 Brown Relay N.O. No Connection No Connection
H1/8 Yellow Relay COM Immo. Data Interrupt (conn. side) PATS Transceiver on ignition switch, black 4 pin plug, pin 3 data blue/white (LIN bus)
H1/9 Orange/Yellow Relay N.C. Immo. Data Interrupt (vehicle side) PATS Transceiver on ignition switch, black 4 pin plug, pin 3 data blue/white (LIN bus)
H1/10 Orange/Red Relay N.C. RAP Off Interrupt (conn. side) driver kick, harness to rear or BCM in passenger kick, 52 pin plug
(E), pin 33
- N.C. brown
H1/11 Yellow/Red Relay COM RAP Off Interrupt (vehicle side) driver kick, harness to rear or BCM in passenger kick, 52 pin plug
(E), pin 33
- N.C. brown
H1/12 Brown/Red Relay N.O. No Connection No Connection
H1/13 Red (+) W2W Only - 12 Volt BCM in passenger kick, 22 pin plug (G), pin 22 + green/red (50A)
H1/14 Black (-) W2W Only - Ground (chassis ground)
Output 12-pin red connector (H2)
Module Connects To
Conn./Pin Color Description Wire Location (+/-) Wire Color
H2/1 Black/White No Connection No Connection
H2/2 Green/Black (-) Ignition /Accesory Output ignition switch, black 7 pin plug, pin 6
ignition switch, black 7 pin plug, pin 1
Must use a relay.
Must use (2) 6 amp diodes.
15A fuse to 12V.
+
+
violet/green
white/orange
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 [1] Remote Starter
H2/6 Gray (+) W2W Only - Trunk Output Remote Starter
H2/7 Gray/Black No Connection No Connection
H2/8 Violet/Green No Connection No Connection
H2/9 Violet/Brown (-) Trunk Release Output driver kick or BCM in passenger kick, 52 pin plug (E), pin 14 - brown/yellow (tailgate
release) (rear handle switch)
H2/10 Yellow/Black (Data) Immo. Data (vehicle side) PATS Transceiver on ignition switch, black 4 pin plug, pin 3 data blue/white (LIN bus)
H2/11 Orange/Black No Connection No Connection

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Module Connects To
Conn./Pin Color Description Wire Location (+/-) Wire Color
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
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 No Connection No Connection
H3/7 Pink/White No Connection No Connection
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 Green (Data) TX
H4/2 Black (-) Ground
H4/3 Blue (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

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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 BCM in passenger kick, 22 pin plug (G), pin 22 + green/red (50A)
Ground (chassis ground)
Ignition - Must use a diode ignition switch, black 7 pin plug, pin 1 + white/orange
Parking Lights - headlight switch, black 16 pin plug, pin 11 - gray
Parking Lights Interrupt headlight switch, black 16 pin plug, pin 4 cut black/violet
Starter ignition switch, black 7 pin plug, pin 7 + blue/white
Tachometer PCM on passenger firewall, 95 pin plug, pin 84 or
86 (EcoBoost) or 1 (Ti-VCT)
ac green/blue (fuel injector 1)