Viper 160XV User manual

© 2005 Directed Electronics, Vista, CA
N562V 07-05
NOTE: This product is intended for installation by a professional installer only!
Any attempt to install this product by any person other than a trained professional
may result in severe damage to a vehicle’s electrical system and components.
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Bitwriter®, Code Hopping™, Doubleguard®, ESP™, FailSafe®, Ghost Switch™, Learn
Routine™, Nite-Lite®, Nuisance Prevention® Circuitry, Revenger®, Silent Mode™, Soft
Chirp®, Stinger®, Valet®, Vehicle Recovery System®, VRS®, and Warn Away® are all
Trademarks or Registered Trademarks of Directed Electronics.
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after the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
before beginning the installation. . . . . . . . . . 4
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control module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
mounting the antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
valet/program switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
status LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
optional starter kill relay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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obtaining constant 12V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
finding the 12V switched ignition wire . . . . . . 7
finding the starter wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
finding a (+) brake light wire . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
finding the accessory/heater wire . . . . . . . . . 8
finding the RPM input wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
finding the wait-to-start bulb wire for diesels . 9
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primary harness (H1) wiring diagram . . . . . . 10
remote start ribbon harness wiring diagram . . 11
heavy gauge relay satellite wiring diagram . . 11
auxiliary harness (H2) wiring diagram. . . . . . 12
remote start harness (H3) wiring diagram . . . 12
door lock harness (H4) wiring diagram . . . . . 12
remote start auxiliary harness wiring diagram 12
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testing the neutral safety switch . . . . . . . . . 21
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light flash (+)/(-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
tach threshold on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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button configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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menu #1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
menu #2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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menu #1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
menu #2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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requires chip version 2.2 or
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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
transmitter. Therefore, never operate the system in an area that does not have adequate ventilation. The fol-
lowing precautions are the sole responsibility of the user; however, authorized Directed dealers should make
the following recommendations to all users of this system:
1. Never operate the system in an enclosed or partially enclosed area without ventilation (such as a garage).
2. 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.
3. It is the user's sole responsibility to properly handle and keep out of reach from children all remote
control transmitters to assure that the system does not unintentionally remote start the vehicle.
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■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 will be responsible for having the neutral safety feature of the vehicle period-
ically checked, wherein the vehicle must not remotely start while the car is in gear. This testing should be
performed by an authorized Directed Electronics 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.
■After the remote start module has been installed, test the remote start module in accordance with the Safety
Check outlined in this installation guide. If the vehicle starts when performing the Neutral Safety Shutdown
Circuit test, the remote start unit has not been properly installed. The remote start module must be removed
or properly reinstalled so that the vehicle does not start in gear. All installations must be performed by an
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IIMMPPOORRTTAANNTT!!This product is designed for fuel-injected, automatic transmission vehicles only.
Installing it in a standard transmission vehicle is dangerous and is contrary to its intended use.
■Please read this entire installation guide before beginning the installation. The installation of this remote start
system requires interfacing with many of the vehicle’s systems. Many new vehicles use low-voltage or multi-
plexed systems that can be damaged by low resistance testing devices, such as test lights and logic probes
(computer safe test lights). Test all circuits with a high quality digital multi-meter before making connections.
■Do not disconnect the battery if the vehicle has an anti-theft-coded radio. If equipped with an air bag, avoid
disconnecting the battery if possible. Many airbag systems will display a diagnostic code through their
warning lights after they lose power. Disconnecting the battery requires this code to be erased, which can
require a trip to the dealer.
■Remove the domelight fuse. This prevents accidentally draining the battery.
■Roll down a window to avoid being locked out of the car.
■Test all functions. The "Using Your System" section of the Owner's Guide is very helpful when testing.
■Complete the vehicle
Safety Check outlined in this manual prior to the vehicle reassembly.
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Things to remember when positioning the control module:
■Never place the control module in the engine compartment!
■The first thing a thief will do when hot-wiring a vehicle is to remove the driver's side under-dash panel to
access the starter and ignition wires. You should therefore avoid placing the control module just behind the
driver’s side dash to prevent it from being easily disconnected during a theft attempt.
■When locating the control module, try to find a secure location that will not require you to extend the harness
wires (they are 1.5 meters long).
■Keep the control module away from the heater core (or any other heat sources) and any obvious leaks.
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■Some good control module locations are: Above the glove box, inside the center console, above the under-
dash fuse box, or above the radio.
The antenna position should be discussed with the vehicle’s owner prior to installation, since the antenna may
be visible to the vehicle’s operator. The best location for the antenna is centered high on either the front or rear
windshield. For optimal range, the antenna should be mounted vertically. It can be mounted horizontally in rela-
tion to the windshield or under the dashboard away from metal, but range will be diminished. Metallic window
tint can also affect range, so this should be a consideration when determining the mounting location.
After determining the best mounting location, follow these steps:
1. Clean the mounting area with a quality glass cleaner or alcohol to remove any dirt or residue.
3. Mount the antenna using the supplied double-sided tape.
4. Route the antenna cable to the control module and plug it into the antenna connector.
IIMMPPOORRTTAANNTT!!To achieve the best possible range, DO NOT leave the antenna cable bundled under
the dash. Always extend the cable full length during installation, regardless of the antenna
mounting location.
Ensure that the location you pick for this switch has sufficient clearance to the rear. The switch should be well
hidden. It should be placed so that passengers or stored items (such as items placed in a glove box or center
console) cannot accidentally bump it. The switch fits in a 9/32-inch hole.
IIMMPPOORRTTAANNTT!!When the vehicle is delivered, please show the user where the Valet/Program switch
is located and how to disarm the system using the switch.
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