Directed Directechs DB3 User manual

DB3 403.HONDA9
v2.07
2023 Honda Civic (Smart Key)

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 10
Module programming for convenience only (skip transponder) 11
Connecting the module 11
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 (customer copy) 19
Contents

3403.HONDA9 2.07 2023 Honda Civic (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.
Arm Factory Security
Disarm Factory Security
Door Lock Control
Door Unlock
Trunk / Hatch Release
Control of aftermarket alarm with OEM remote
Key2GO
Immobilizer Bypass-Data No Key Req'd
RAP Shut Down (Retained ACC Power)
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)
Door Locks Status
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 T-Harness is not compatible.
AUX
Keys required for
programming 1Keys required for operation 0
Vehicle Takeover Refer to the Quick Reference Guide section for more details.
Firmware notes
IMPORTANT: Do NOT turn vehicle ignition ON with ANY vehicle connectors disconnected, including during module
programming. Failure to do so may result with errors in the instrument cluster or hidden error messages.
Key2GO may be required if the interface does not program using the traditional method. Refer to "Module programming" for more
information.
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.
[3] PTS: The PTS wire is mandatory in vehicles equipped with a manual transmission; otherwise it is ONLY required for PitStop/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 ( ).
(+) Ignition: Violet, pin 57
D2D Port
(+) 12V Input
(-) Parking Lights Output
(+) Accessory Output
HS CAN High 2: Tan/Black: 3
HS CAN Low 2: Tan : 4
HS CAN High 3: Orange/Green: 5
HS CAN Low 3: Orange/Brown: 6
Immobilizer Data: Yellow/Black: 10
(-) PTS Output: Red/Black: 4
1412
10
42
(-) Ground
(+) Starter Output
(+) Ignition Output
XKD2D65
(AC) Tach Input (AC) Tach Output: Violet/White: 5
(-) Hood Input Hood Pin
118
34
50
66
3
19
35
51
4
20
36
52
5
21
37
53
6
22
38
54
7
23
39
55
8
24
40
56
9
25
41
57
10
26
42
58
11
27
43
59
12
28
44
60
13
29
45
61
14
30
46
62
15
31
47
63
16
32
48
64
17
33
49
65
2
BCM conn. (A)
(white conn.
above or behind
dash fuse box)
B-CAN Low: Blue or Red, pin 56
B-CAN High: Pink or White, pin 57
(+) 12V: Red or
Yellow, pin 1
(-) Parking Lights: Gray, pin 42
DIAG-CAN High:
Lt. Blue or Red, pin 6
DIAG-CAN Low:
Yellow or Lt. Green, pin 14
1
18
34
50
66
3
19
35
51
4
20
36
52
5
21
37
53
6
22
38
54
7
23
39
55
8
24
40
56
9
25
41
57
10
26
42
58
11
27
43
59
12
28
44
60
13
29
45
61
14
30
46
62
15
31
47
63
16
32
48
64
17
33
49
65
2
BCM connector (C)
(brown conn. above or
behind dash fuse box)
(+) Starter:
White or Lt. Blue,
pin 45
(-) PTS: Yellow or Gray, pin 66
(+) Accessory: Gray, pin 56
Immo. Data:
Lt. Blue or Tan ,
pin 33
Wiring diagram
BCM
(above or behind dash fuse box)
OBDII Diagnostic Connector
1 8
169

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Locating components in the vehicle

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Vehicle connections
The connection information listed below is specific to the 2023 Honda Civic (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 2 BCM behind dash fuse box, white 66 pin plug (A), pin 57 Data Pink (B-CAN)
H1/4 Tan (DATA) HS CAN Low 2 BCM behind dash fuse box, white 66 pin plug (A), pin 56 Data Blue (B-CAN)
H1/5 Orange/Green (DATA) HS CAN 3 High OBD-Data Link Connector, gray 16 pin plug, pin 6 Data Lt. Blue (DIAG-CAN)
H1/6 Orange/Brown (DATA) HS CAN 3 Low OBD-Data Link Connector, gray 16 pin plug, pin 14 Data Yellow (DIAG-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 BCM behind dash fuse box, white 66 pin plug (A), pin 1 + Red (15A)
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 No Connection [4] No Connection
H2/3 Green/White No Connection No Connection
H2/4 Red/Black (-) PTS Output [3] BCM behind dash fuse box, brown 66 pin plug (C), pin 66
The PTS wire is mandatory in vehicles equipped with a manual transmission;
otherwise it is ONLY required for PitStop/Idle mode shutdown.
- Yellow
H2/5 Violet/White (AC) Tach Input [2] Remote Starter
An optional connection required on some remote starters, which do not
support a tach signal in D2D
H2/6 Gray No Connection No Connection
H2/7 Gray/Black No Connection No Connection
H2/8 Violet/Green No Connection No Connection
H2/9 Violet/Brown No Connection No Connection
H2/10 Yellow/Black (Data) Immo. Data BCM behind dash fuse box, white 66 pin plug (A), pin 33 Data Lt. Blue (S-NET)
H2/11 Orange/Black No Connection No Connection
H2/12 Blue/Red No Connection No Connection

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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 (-) W2W Only - Left Slidding Door Remote Starter
H3/5 Violet/Black (-) W2W Only - Right Slidding Door Remote Starter
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 (+) W2W Only - Ignition Input Remote Starter
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
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 behind dash fuse box, white 66 pin plug (A), pin 1 + Red (15A)
Accessory BCM behind dash fuse box, brown 66 pin plug (C), pin 56 + Gray
Ground (chassis ground)
Hood Pin [1] Hood Latch Switch, 2 pin plug, pin 1 - N.C. Lt. Violet
Ignition BCM behind dash fuse box, brown 66 pin plug (C), pin 57 + Violet
Parking Lights - BCM behind dash fuse box, white 66 pin plug (A), pin 42 - Gray
Starter BCM behind dash fuse box, brown 66 pin plug (C), pin 45 + White
Tachometer [2] Camshaft Position Sensor, engine driver side front, 3 pin plug, pin 3 AC Lt. Violet/White (2.0L)

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Module programming
Refer to “LED diagnostics and troubleshooting” for more information and for troubleshooting purposes.
For Convenience-Only programming, see next section.
1IMPORTANT! The vehicle battery must be in good condition and fully charged for successful
programming. A battery charger may be connected during programming if necessary.
2
The harnesses must be connected in this exact order:
 a) Connect the 14-pin.
 b) Connect the 12-pin.
 c) Connect the 10-pin.
When the LED turns ON solid red, proceed with the next step.
3
With the brake depressed, press the Push-to-Start (PTS) button once (1) to start the vehicle.
The LED flashes orange quickly for approximately 5 seconds, then flashes green (it may flash
green for 30-60 seconds).
Note: If the LED flashes red 3 or 4 times after the initial 25 seconds, wait an extra 30
seconds.
4
If the LED turns ON solid green for 3 seconds then shuts OFF:
Press the PTS button once (1) more to turn ignition OFF.
You have successfully completed the module programming sequence.
If the LED starts flashing orange slowly, follow the Key2GO programming below.
Key2GO programming:
Press the PTS button once (1) more to turn ignition OFF, remove the module from the vehicle,
and reconnect it to your computer. The web site will automatically recognize that you are
moving onto the second phase of the programming sequence. Proceed with next step.
5Click on Submit Key2GO Request.
6
Once the configuration is completed, reconnect the module.
The LED turns ON solid green for 3 seconds, then shuts OFF.
If however, the LED returns to flashing orange slowly, perform a soft reset on the module.
When the LED turns solid red, start the vehicle. The LED will turn ON solid green for 3
seconds then shuts off.
You have successfully completed the module programming sequence.