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DB3 403.CHRYSLER3
v4.32
2012 Dodge/Ram Journey (Smart Key)
THCHD3 Compatible
(Sold Separately)

Introduction 3
Vehicle function compatibilities 4
Pre-installation and application warnings 5
Installation 6
Wiring diagram with T-Harness (THCHD3 Rev 1 & 2) 6
Wiring diagram 7
Locating components in the vehicle 8
Vehicle connections 9
Module programming 11
Module programming for convenience only (skip transponder) 12
Module programming for convenience only (skip transponder) 12
Module programming for convenience only (skip transponder) 13
Key2GO 14
Connecting the module 14
LED diagnostics and troubleshooting 15
Soft reset 17
Hard reset 17
Feature programming 18
Feature and option list 19
Limited one year consumer warranty 20
Quick Reference Guide (customer copy) 21
Contents

3403.CHRYSLER3 4.32 2012 Dodge/Ram Journey (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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Vehicle function compatibilities
This section lists all the functions compatible with this vehicle for the installation illustrated in this guide.
Note: The telematics features listed below (with an asterisk) ONLY apply when using SmartStart.
Parking Lights Control
Heated Seats Activation
Rear Window Defogger Activation
Arm Factory Security
Disarm Factory Security
Door Lock Control
Door Unlock
Driver Priority Unlock
Control of aftermarket alarm with OEM remote
Fuel level/EV battery level
Key2GO
Immobilizer Bypass-Data No Key Req'd
OEM Remote Start Activation using XL-202 or RF kit
Remote Start Ready
Remote Start Takeover
SmartStart
Tach / RPM Output
Entry Monitoring ALL Door Pins
Entry Monitoring Driver Door Pin
Entry Monitoring Trunk/Hatch Pin
Brake Status (foot brake)
E-Brake Status
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 THCHD3 Rev. 1 & 2
AUX
Keys required for
programming 1Keys required for operation 0
Vehicle Takeover Refer to the Quick Reference Guide section for more details.
Firmware notes
Comfort Convenience Controls: Heated Seats Activation and Rear Window Defogger Activation features will only function if the
vehicle is equipped with OEM touchscreen radio package.
Remote Start features: The following remote start features can be configured via the information display:
• All Locks (must also set during module flashing)
• Driver Priority Locks (must also set during module flashing)
The optional Plug & Play THCHD3 Rev. 1 & 2
• Are sold separately
• The OBDII Diagnostic Connector features will remain the same even when the T-Harness is installed.
• All T-Harness wires not listed in the diagram are not required for the installation.
Unless specified otherwise, all connectors are displayed from the wire side, with the exception of the OBDII diagnostic connector.
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: 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 ( ).
Keyless Ignition Node
(black connector
at PTS switch)
1412
10 42
(+) Ignition Input (+) Ignition Output: Yellow/Red
(MUX) Parking Light Output: Violet/Brown
(+) 12V: Red
or Red/Yellow,
pin 3
(-) Ground
(+) 12V Input
Do not connect
THCHD3 Rev. 1 & 2 (optional T-Harness)
The Remote Start Safety
Override Switch is inactive
(used for RSR only)
D2D
only
Plug (B)
(black connector at BCM
in passenger kick panel)
Headlight Connector
(black connector at Headlight Switch)
Wiring diagram with T-Harness (THCHD3 Rev. 1 & 2)
XKD2D65
OR
OBDII
Diagnostic Connector
6-pin
Connectors
Male
Connect T-Harness
male connector
into PTS switch
male
Female
T-01 T-02
Male
Female Not Used
Not Used
Use the style of OBDll
connector that fits the best.
Do not cut the loops
For Rev. 2 ONLY
D2D Port
(AC) Tach Output: Violet/White
(AC) Tach Input
(-) Hood Input
Hood Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
Parking Lights (MUX):
Pin 3

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1 8
169
Immo. Data Interrupt (conn. side): Yellow: 8
HS CAN2 High: Orange/Green: 5
HS CAN2 Low: Orange/Brown: 6
Immo. Data Interrupt (veh. side): Orange/Yellow: 9
(+) Ignition Output: Yellow/Red: 11
(+) 12V Input: Brown/Red: 12
HS CAN Low: Tan : 4
Immo. Data (veh. side): Yellow/Black: 10
(+) PTS Output: Gray/Black: 7
(AC) Tach Output: Violet/White: 5
(MUX) Parking Light Output: Violet/Brown: 9
HS CAN High: Tan/Black: 3
CAN C Low: Yellow, pin 14
CAN C High: Gray/White, pin 6
CAN IHS Low:
White, pin 11
CAN IHS High: Gray, pin 3
(+) PTS:
Violet/Lt. Blue or
Violet/Brown, pin 4
Immo. Data:
White/Lt. Green,
pin 5
1412
10 42
(AC) Tach Input
(+) 12V Input
(-) Ground
(+) Ignition Input
Keyless Ignition Node
(black connector at PTS Switch)
123456
OBDII
Diagnostic Connector
Wiring diagram
XKD2D65
D2D Port
(+) 12V: Red
or Red/Yellow,
pin 3
Plug (B)
(black connector at BCM
in passenger kick panel)
Cut
(-) Hood Input
Hood Pin
2
3
4
5
6
Parking Lights (MUX):
Pin 3
Headlight Connector
(black connector at Headlight Switch)

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Locating components in the vehicle

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Vehicle connections
The connection information listed below is specific to the 2012 Dodge/Ram Journey (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 1 OBD-Data Link Connector, black 16 pin plug, pin 6 Data Gray/White (CAN C)
H1/4 Tan (DATA) HS CAN Low 1 OBD-Data Link Connector, black 16 pin plug, pin 14 Data Yellow (CAN C)
H1/5 Orange/Green (DATA) HS CAN High 2 OBD-Data Link Connector, black 16 pin plug, pin 3 Data Gray (CAN IHS)
H1/6 Orange/Brown (DATA) HS CAN Low 2 OBD-Data Link Connector, black 16 pin plug, pin 11 Data White (CAN IHS)
H1/7 Brown Relay N.O. - No Connection No Connection
H1/8 Yellow Relay COM - Immo. Data Interrupt (conn. side) Keyless Ignition Node (Start/Stop Button), black 6 pin plug, pin 5 data white/lt. green (Security K Line)
H1/9 Orange/Yellow Relay N.C. - Immo. Data Interrupt (vehicle side) Keyless Ignition Node (Start/Stop Button), black 6 pin plug, pin 5 data white/lt. green (Security K Line)
H1/10 Orange/Red Relay N.C. - No Connection No Connection
H1/11 Yellow/Red Relay COM - (+) Ignition Output Remote Starter
H1/12 Brown/Red Relay N.O. - (+) 12 Volt Input BCM above passenger kick, gray 4 pin plug (B), pin 3 + red (40A)
H1/13 Red (+) W2W Only - 12 Volt BCM above passenger kick, gray 4 pin plug (B), pin 3 + red (40A)
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 (-) W2W Only - E-Brake Output Remote Starter
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 [2] Remote Starter
H2/6 Gray (+) W2W Only - Brake Output Remote Starter
H2/7 Gray/Black (+) PTS Output Keyless Ignition Node (Start/Stop Button), black 6 pin plug, pin 4 + violet/lt. blue
H2/8 Violet/Green No Connection No Connection
H2/9 Violet/Brown (MUX) Parking Light Output headlight switch, black 6 pin plug, pin 3 MUX white/brown
H2/10 Yellow/Black (Data) Immo. Data (vehicle side) Keyless Ignition Node (Start/Stop Button), black 6 pin plug, pin 5 data white/lt. green (Security K Line)
H2/11 Orange/Black No Connection No Connection
H2/12 Blue/Red (-) W2W Only - Hood Switch Input Remote Starter
Input 10-pin black connector (H3)
Module Connects To
Conn./Pin Color Description Wire Location (+/-) Wire Color

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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 Red/Black No Connection No Connection
H3/5 Violet/Black No Connection No Connection
H3/6 White/Black No Connection No Connection
H3/7 Pink/White (+) W2W Only - Pk 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 - Ground When Running (Status) 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
12 Volts BCM above passenger kick, gray 4 pin plug (B), pin 3 + red (40A)
Ground (chassis ground)
Hood Pin BCM above passenger kick, black 24 pin plug (A), pin 11 - violet/lt. blue
Tachometer any fuel injector, black 2 pin plug, pin 2 ac brn/yel, brn/dk. blu, brn/lt. blu, brn/tan, brn/org, or brn/pur