Directed Directechs DB3 User manual

Designed by Installers for Installers
INSTALLATION GUIDE
DB3
2015 Subaru Forester - 403.SUBARU2 1.25
© 2017 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 4
Pre-installation and application warnings 5
Wiring diagram 6
Key release connection 20
Vehicle connections 7
Key2GO 9
Connecting the module 10
Module programming 11
LED diagnostics and troubleshooting 12
Soft reset 14
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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Warning! Safety first
The following safety warnings must be observed at all times:
• Due to the complexity of this system, installation of this product must only be performed by an authorized Directed dealer.
• When properly installed, this system can start the vehicle via a command signal from the remote control. 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, authorized Directed dealers should:
• Never use a test light or logic probe when installing this unit. Always use a multimeter.
• Never operate the system in an enclosed or partially enclosed area without ventilation (such as a garage).
• When parking in an enclosed or partially enclosed area or when having the vehicle serviced, the remote start system must
be disabled using the installed toggle switch. It is the user’s sole responsibility to properly handle and keep out of reach from
children all remote controls to assure that the system does not unintentionally remote start the vehicle.
• USER MUST INSTALL A CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR IN OR ABOUT THE LIVING AREA ADJACENT TO THE VEHICLE.
ALL DOORS LEADING FROM ADJACENT LIVING AREAS TO THE ENCLOSED OR PARTIALLY ENCLOSED VEHICLE
STORAGE AREA MUST REMAIN CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.
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 installation 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 is 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 user to fix the problem
immediately.
OPERATION 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 RESPONSIBLE OR PAY FOR INSTALLATION OR REINSTALLATION COSTS.
Remote starters for manual transmission pose significant risks if not properly installed and operated. When testing to ensure the
installation is working properly, only remote start the vehicle in neutral gear, on a flat surface and with a functional, fully engaged
parking brake. Do not allow anyone to stand in front of or behind the vehicle.
This product should not be installed in any convertible vehicles, soft or hard top with a manual transmission. Installation in such
vehicles may pose certain risk.

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Introduction
DB3 is an all-in-one door lock and override module.
Warning!
This solution is compatible with the 2015 Subaru Forester and offers the following features:
• DL-Arm Factory Security
• DL-Disarm Factory Security
• DL-Door Lock Control
• DL-Door Unlock
• DL-Driver Priority Unlock
• DL-Trunk / Hatch Release
• FOB-Control of aftermarket alarm with OEM remote
• Key2GO
• PK-Immobilizer Bypass-Data No Key Req'd
• RS-3x LOCK START (Start control using OEM Remote)
• RS-3x LOCK STOP (Stop control using OEM Remote)
• RS-SmartStart
• RS-Tach / RPM Output
• SS-Entry Monitoring ALL Door Pins
• SS-Entry Monitoring Trunk/Hatch Pin
• ST-Brake Status (foot brake)
• ST-E-Brake Status
• ST-Ignition Status
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
Key2GO is mandatory to control the immobilizer override in this firmware.
Unless specified otherwise, all connectors are displayed from the wire side, with the exception of the OBDII diagnostic
connector.
For clutch information, refer to Directwire vehicle information and to tech tip #10000.
Refer to "Vehicle connections" following the wiring 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] Keysense input connection ONLY needed if Keysense is not recognized through data at the time of programming. Refer to
"LED Diagnostics & Troubleshooting" for more information.
Additional parts required (maximum required):
Diode 6A
0 x 1A Diodes 86 85
30
87a
87
1 x Relay
Resistor 100Ω
0 x Resistor
Fuse 7.5A
0 x Fuse

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(+) Brake Status Input
[1] (AC) Tach Input
(-) Trunk Status Input
(-) Door Status Input
(-) E-Brake Status Input
Remote
Starter
(-) GWR (Status)
(-) Lock Output
(-) Unlock Output
(-) Trunk Output
(-) Parking Light
(-) Ground(-) Ground
1: Green: (-) Lock Input
2: Blue: (-) Unlock Input
7: Pink/White: (+) Keysense Input [2]
3: Red/White: (-) Trunk Input
10: Blue/White: (-) GWR (Status) Input
[1] (AC) Tach Output: Violet/White: 5
Immo. Data (veh. side): Orange/Black: 11
(-) Door Status Output: Green/White: 3
(-) Trunk Status Output: Red/Black: 4
(-) E-Brake Status Output: Black/White: 1
(-) Security Light Output: Green/Black: 2
(+) 12V (+) 12V: Red: 13
(-) Ground (-) Ground: Black: 14
Keyless Data (veh. side): Yellow: 8
Keyless Data (conn. side): Orange/Yellow: 9
HS CAN High: Tan/Black: 3
HS CAN Low: Tan: 4
Keyless Data:
pin 11
(-) Security Light: pin 26
(-) Parking Light: pin 17
(+) Brake Status: Gray: 6
Keyless Data (conn. side): Yellow/Black: 10
i171, 31-pin white conn. (D)
(behind fusebox)
B281, 35-pin white conn. (B)
(behind fusebox)
30
86 85
87
87a
(+) 12V
(+) Starter 2
(+) Accessory
(+) Ignition 1
(+) Ignition 2
(+) Starter 1
(+) Starter 2: pin 7
(+) Starter 1:
pin 3
(+) Ignition 1: pin 1
(+) Ignition 2: pin 6
(+) Accessory:
pin 2
(+) 12V: pin 4
B72, 8-pin
Ignition conn.
(at ignition switch)
(+) 12V
8
4 3
7
1
5
2
6
Not required in D2D mode.
Immo Data (veh. side): Orange/Red: 10
Immo Data (conn. side): Yellow/Red: 11
A
B
C
D
BCM
(behind the fuse box)
HS CAN High:
pin 20
HS CAN Low:
pin 28
76543 2 1
1716 1415 1213 1011 89
27 26 2425 2223 2021 1819
34 33 32 3031 2829
Immo. Data: pin 31
7 6 5 4 3 2 1
1716 1415 1213 1011 89
25 24 2223 2021 1819
31 30 28 262729
765 4 3 2
1918 1617 1415 1213 1011
27 26 2425 2223
35 34 32 3031
1
9
21
29
8
33
(+) Keysense: pin 4
20
28
B280, 34-pin
White conn. (A)
(behind fusebox)
Wiring diagram
P#: XKD2D65
TX
(-) Ground
RX
(+)12V

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7 6 5 4 3 2 1
1718
26
34
19
27
35
16 12 15
25
33
11
23
31
14
24
32
10
22
30
13 9
21
29
8
B281, 35-pin white conn. (B)
(right of steering column)
Only required for Pit Stop Mode or Manual Transmission vehicles.
ABC D
BCM (behind the fuse box)
(+) Key Release 1: pin 4
(-) Key Release 2: pin 3
30
86 85
87
87a
(+) 12V
30
86 85
87
87a
(+) 12V
(-) Ground
(-) Key Release Output: Blue/Red: 12
21
29
Connector location
Key release connection

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Vehicle connections
The connection information listed below is specific to the 2015 Subaru Forester. 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 Ref.
H1/1 Light Green (DATA) No Connection
H1/2 Violet/Yellow (DATA) No Connection
H1/3 Tan/Black (DATA) HS CAN High BIU behind dash fuse box, white 35 pin plug (B), pin 20 data red
H1/4 Tan (DATA) HS CAN Low BIU behind dash fuse box, white 35 pin plug (B), pin 28 data blue
H1/5 Orange/Green (DATA) No Connection
H1/6 Orange/Brown (DATA) No Connection
H1/7 Brown Relay N.O. No Connection
H1/8 Yellow Relay COM Keyless Data BIU behind dash fuse box, white 31 pin plug (D), pin 11 data green (keyless data)
H1/9 Orange or Orange/Yellow Relay N.C. Keyless Data BIU behind dash fuse box, white 31 pin plug (D), pin 11 data green (keyless data)
H1/10 Orange/Red Relay N.C. Immo Data BIU behind dash fuse box, white 34 pin plug (A), pin 31 data red/yellow
H1/11 Yellow/Red Relay COM Immo Data BIU behind dash fuse box, white 34 pin plug (A), pin 31 data red/yellow
H1/12 Brown/Red Relay N.O. No Connection
H1/13 Red (+) W2W Only - 12 Volt ignition switch, white 8 pin plug, pin 4 + yellow (40A) (common)
H1/14 Black (-) W2W Only - Ground
Output 12-pin red connector (H2)
Module Connects To
Conn./Pin Color Description Wire Location (+/-) Wire Color Ref.
H2/1 Black/White (-) W2W Only - E-Brake Output
H2/2 Green/Black (-) Security Light BIU behind dash fuse box, white 31 pin plug (D), pin 26 - brown/red
H2/3 Green/White (-) W2W Only - Door Output
H2/4 Red/Black (-) W2W Only - Trunk Output
H2/5 Violet/White (AC) W2W Only - Tach Output
H2/6 Gray (+) W2W Only - Brake Output
H2/7 Gray/Black (+) No Connection
H2/8 Violet/Green (MUX) No Connection
H2/9 Violet/Brown (MUX) No Connection
H2/10 Yellow/Black (Data) Keyless Data BIU behind dash fuse box, white 31 pin plug (D), pin 11 data green (keyless data)
H2/11 Orange/Black (Data) Immo Data BIU behind dash fuse box, white 34 pin plug (A), pin 31 data red/yellow
H2/12 Blue/Red (-) W2W Only - Key Release Output Must use a relay.

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Input 10-pin black connector (H3)
Module Connects To
Conn./Pin Color Description Wire Location (+/-) Wire Color Ref.
H3/1 Green (-) W2W Only - Lock Input
H3/2 Blue (-) W2W Only - Unlock Input
H3/3 Red/White (-) W2W Only - Trunk Input
H3/4 White/Violet (-) No Connection
H3/5 Violet/Black (-) No Connection
H3/6 White/Black (-) No Connection
H3/7 Pink/White (+) Keysense Input BIU behind dash fuse box, white 34 pin plug (A), pin 4 + black/white
H3/8 Violet (+) No Connection
H3/9 Pink (+) No Connection
H3/10 Blue/White (-) W2W Only - Ground When Running (Status) Input
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
H5/2 N/A

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Key2GO
This feature is mandatory to control the immobilizer override in this firmware.
Key2GO has been designed and developed to bypass the advanced encryption layers found in modern vehicles. It uses an array
of servers to generate a duplicate of the original key, allowing the installation of a remote starter without having to give up a key.
The advantage is that this feature allows you to use one original key and the server to configure the bypass in the vehicle.
All Key2GO-compatible firmware are clearly indicated in the function list of each vehicle search result page and will also appear
on the flash page. Any first-time user must re-register to gain access to Key2GO, and some additional information will be required
to complete the registration process, such as your Directed account number and store name.
Key2GO is compatible with XKLoader2 and the online web tool, as well as XKLoader3 and the Directechs Mobile application.
Refer to “Module programming” of this guide for instructions on how to program features using Key2GO.