Directed Directechs DB3 User manual

Designed by Installers for Installers
INSTALLATION GUIDE
DB3
2016 Buick Verano (Smart Key). 403.GM9 2.38
© 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 4
Vehicle function compatibilities 4
Pre-installation and application warnings 5
Wiring diagram 5
Locating components in the vehicle 7
Keyport location 8
Vehicle connections 10
Key2GO 12
Connecting the module 12
Module programming 13
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 20
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 module can only be flashed and configured using DirectLink at www.directechs.com or using the Directechs
Mobile application for smartphones. Refer to <ConnectImportant> for more information.
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
Driver Priority Unlock
Trunk / Hatch Release
Control of aftermarket alarm with OEM remote
* Fuel Level
Key2GO
* 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)
E-Brake Status
Ignition Status

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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
Important! The following settings must be made for the 2016 - 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid (Smart Key). The Remote
Starters tachometer setting set Engine Checking Mode to OFF and Cranking Time (in seconds) to 4.0 seconds or similar.
Important! Wait 10 seconds after remote start shutdown before remote starting the vehicle again.
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.Refer to the "Vehicle connections" following the installation 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] Hook up brake for automatic transmission vehicles or clutch for manual transmission vehicles.

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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 ( ).
Wiring diagram
D2D Port
(-) Ground (-) Ground
(+) Ignition Input
(+) 12V Input
HS CAN High: Tan/Black: 3
HS CAN Low: Tan : 4
1412
10 42
(-) Parking Lights Output
XKD2D65
1
8
10 11 12 13 14
17
23
15
21
18
24
19 20
25
23 4 5 6 7
Immo Data Interr. (conn. side): Yellow: 8
Immo. Data Interr. (veh. side): Orange/Yellow: 9
Single Wire CAN: Lt. Green: 1
(+) Ignition Status Output: Gray/Black: 7
(MUX) Brake Activation Output: Violet/Brown: 9
Immo. Data (conn. side): Yellow/Black: 10
1 2 3 4
5
8 9
10 11 12 13 14
15 17 19
23 25
16
22
18 20
24 26
6 7
21
Cut
Immo. Data:
Green/Violet or
Lt. Blue, pin 2
1 2 3 4
5 6 78
9
10
17
23
16
22
11 12
18
24
13
19
25
14
20
26
15
21
27
(+) 12V: Pin 4
(MUX)
Brake: Pin 7
HS CAN Low:
Pin 23
Single Wire
CAN: Pin 22
HS CAN High:
Pin 24
(-) Parking Lights:
Pin 22
(AC) Tach Output: Violet/White: 5
(AC) Tach Intput
(MUX) Clutch: pin B
BCM (blue conn. under
driver-side dash or in center
console passenger side)
BCM
(green conn.
under driver-side
dash or in center
console passenger side)
BCM
(white conn. under
driver-side dash
or in center console
passenger side)
ABC
Clutch Switch
(black 3-pin
connector)
Clutch: Brown/Red: 12
(MUX) Clutch Output: Yellow/Red: 11
180 Ohms Resistor

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Locating components in the vehicle

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Keyport location
Vehicle Keyport location Reference
Buick Enclave (Smart Key) 2018 - 2020 Remove the cupholder from the center console storage area. Place
transmitter in the pocket with the buttons facing up. B
Buick Encore (Smart Key) 2017 - 2021 Place transmitter in the cupholder with the buttons facing up. D
Buick Encore GX (Smart Key) 2020 - 2021 Place the RKE transmitter in the storage bin with the buttons facing up. F
Buick Envision (Smart Key) 2016 - 2020 Place transmitter in the cupholder with the buttons facing up. D
Buick LaCrosse (Smart Key) 2014 - 2019 Place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket inside the armrest storage
area. A
Buick LaCrosse (Smart Key) 2010 - 2013 Remove the cupholder from the center console storage area. Place
transmitter in the pocket with the buttons facing up. B
Buick Regal (Smart Key) 2011 - 2017 Remove the cupholder liner from the center console cupholder. Place
transmitter in the pocket with the buttons facing up. B
Buick Regal Sportback (Smart
Key)
2018 - 2020 Place the RKE transmitter in the storage bin with the buttons facing up. F
Buick Regal Tour X (Smart Key) 2018 - 2020 Place the RKE transmitter in the storage bin with the buttons facing up. F
Buick Verano (Smart Key) 2012 - 2017 Remove the cupholder liner from the center console cupholder. Place
transmitter in the pocket with the buttons facing up. D
Cadillac ATS (Smart Key) 2013 - 2018 Open the center console storage area and the storage tray. Place the
transmitter in the transmitter pocket. A
Cadillac ATS-V (Smart Key) 2016 - 2018 Open the center console storage area and the storage tray. Place the
transmitter in the transmitter pocket. A
Cadillac CTS Sedan (Smart
Key)
2014 - 2017 Open the center console storage area and remove the rubber mat. Place
the transmitter in the transmitter pocket. A
Cadillac CTS-V (Smart Key) 2016 - 2017 Open the center console storage area and remove the rubber mat. Place
the transmitter in the transmitter pocket. A
Cadillac Escalade (Smart Key) 2015 - 2020 Open the center console storage area and the storage tray. Place the
transmitter in the transmitter pocket. A
Cadillac SRX (Smart Key) 2010 - 2017 Open the center console storage area and the storage tray. Place the
transmitter in the transmitter pocket. A
Cadillac XT4 (Smart Key) 2019 - 2020 Open the center console and place the transmitter in the transmitter
pocket. A or B
Cadillac XT5 (Smart Key) 2017 - 2020 Open the center console storage area and the storage tray. Place the
transmitter in the transmitter pocket. A
Cadillac XT6 (Smart Key) 2020 Open the center console and place the transmitter in the transmitter
pocket. A or B
Cadillac XTS (Smart Key) 2013 - 2018 Open the center console storage area and the storage tray. Place the
transmitter in the transmitter pocket. A
Chevrolet Blazer (Smart Key) 2019 - 2021 Place the transmitter in the front cupholder. D
Chevrolet Camaro (Smart Key) 2016 - 2019 Place transmitter in the pocket with the buttons facing up. C
Chevrolet Cruze (Smart Key) 2012 - 2016
Remove the plastic trim piece from the small storage area next to the
accessory power outlet toward the front of the console. Push the button on
the transmitter to extend the blade, insert the key blade into the transmitter
slot.
E
Chevrolet Corvette (Smart Key) 2019 - 2020
Place the transmitter in the steering column transmitter pocket with the
buttons facing up and the bottom of the transmitter facing the passenger
side.
G
Chevrolet Cruze (Smart Key) 2017 - 2018 Place transmitter in the cupholder with the buttons facing up. D
Chevrolet Equinox (Smart Key) 2018 - 2021 Place the transmitter in the front cupholder. D
Chevrolet Impala (Smart Key) 2014 - 2019 Open the center console and place the transmitter in the transmitter
pocket. A or B
Chevrolet Malibu (Smart Key) 2013 - 2020 Open the center console and place the transmitter in the transmitter
pocket. A or B
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid (Smart
Key)
2016 - 2019 Open the center console and place the transmitter in the transmitter
pocket. A or B

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Vehicle Keyport location Reference
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
(Smart Key) 2019 - 2021
With bucket seats - Open the center console and place the transmitter in
the transmitter pocket with the buttons facing the front of the vehicle. D
Without bucket seats - Place transmitter in the transmitter pocket between
the cupholders. B
Chevrolet Silverado
2500/3500 (Smart Key) 2020 - 2021
With bucket seats - Open the center console and place the transmitter in
the transmitter pocket. D
Without bucket seats - Place transmitter in the transmitter pocket between
the cupholders. B
Chevrolet Spark (Smart Key) 2016 - 2021 Open the center console and place the transmitter in the transmitter
pocket. B
Chevrolet Suburban (Smart Key) 2015 - 2020 Open the center console and place the transmitter in the transmitter
pocket. A
Chevrolet Tahoe (Smart Key) 2015 - 2020 Open the center console and place the transmitter in the transmitter
pocket. A
Chevrolet TrailBlazer (Smart Key) 2021 Open the center console and place the transmitter in the transmitter
pocket. B
Chevrolet Traverse (Smart Key) 2018 - 2021 Open the center console and place the transmitter in the transmitter
pocket. B
Chevrolet Trax (Smart Key) 2017 - 2021 Place the transmitter in the front cupholder of the center console storage
area. F
GMC Acadia (Smart Key) 2017 - 2020 Open the center console and place the transmitter in the transmitter
pocket. B
GMC Sierra 1500 (Smart Key) 2019 - 2021
With bucket seats - Open the center console and place the transmitter in
the transmitter pocket with the buttons facing the front of the vehicle. D
Without bucket seats - Place transmitter in the transmitter pocket between
the cupholders. B
GMC Sierra 2500/3500
(Smart Key) 2020 -2021
With bucket seats - Open the center console and place the transmitter in
the transmitter pocket. D
Without bucket seats - Place transmitter in the transmitter pocket between
the cupholders. B
GMC Terrain (Smart Key) 2018 - 2021 Place the transmitter in the front cupholder. D
GMC Yukon (Smart Key) 2015 - 2020 Open the center console and place the transmitter in the transmitter
pocket. A
Center Console
Cupholder
Front
B
C
D
E
G
F
A

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Vehicle connections
The connection information listed below is specific to the 2016 Buick Verano (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 (DATA) Single Wire CAN BCM on passenger side of center dash, blue 27 pin plug, pin 22 data green
H1/2 Violet/Yellow No Connection No Connection
H1/3 Tan/Black (DATA) HS CAN High BCM on passenger side of center dash, blue 27 pin plug, pin 24 data blue
H1/4 Tan (DATA) HS CAN Low BCM on passenger side of center dash, blue 27 pin plug, pin 23 data white
H1/5 Orange/Green No Connection No Connection
H1/6 Orange/Brown No Connection No Connection
H1/7 Brown Relay N.O. No Connection No Connection
H1/8 Yellow Relay COM Immo. Data Interrupt (conn. side) BCM on passenger side of center dash, green 25 pin plug, pin 2 data green/violet
H1/9 Orange/Yellow Relay N.C. Immo. Data Interrupt (vehicle side) BCM on passenger side of center dash, green 25 pin plug, pin 2 data green/violet
H1/10 Orange/Red Relay N.C. No Connection No Connection
H1/11 Yellow/Red Relay COM (MUX) Clutch Output [2] clutch switch, black 3 pin plug, pin B resistor
s
yellow
H1/12 Brown/Red Relay N.O. (-) Ground [2] Must use a resistor. (chassis ground)
H1/13 Red (+) W2W Only - 12 Volt BCM on passenger side of center dash, blue 27 pin plug, pin 4 + red/brown (30A)
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 No Connection No Connection
H2/5 Violet/White (AC) W2W Only - Tach Output [1] Remote Starter
H2/6 Gray (+) W2W Only - (+) Brake Status Output Remote Starter
H2/7 Gray/Black (+) Ignition Output Remote Starter
H2/8 Violet/Green No Connection No Connection
H2/9 Violet/Brown (MUX) Brake Activation Output [2] BCM on passenger side of center dash, blue 27 pin plug, pin 7 MUX blue/yellow
H2/10 Yellow/Black Immo. Data BCM on passenger side of center dash, green 25 pin plug, pin 2 data green/violet
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