Directed Electronics 881XP Installation Guide

© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA N564P 6-03NOTE: This product is intended for installation by a professional installer only!Any attempt to

10 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CAThe ignition wire is powered when the key is in the run or start position. This is because the ignition

© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 11An accessory wire will show +12V when the key is in the accessory and run positions. It will not show +1

12 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CAThe (+) parking light wire is often found near the switch. Many cars have the switch built into the turn

© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 13Once you have determined the wire color, the easiest place to connect to the wire is often at the kick p

14 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CAprimary harness (H1), 12-pin connector__________________________________________________________________

© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 15door lock harness, 3-pin connector__________________remote start primary harness, 7-pin connector_______

16 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CAheavy gauge inline connector key switch interface________________________________________________remote

© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 17primary harness (H1) wire connection guideThis wire supplies a (-)500 mA ground as long as the system is

18 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CAThis input comes from the factory set to 2 activation pulses. This means that it is necessary to have 2

© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 19Inputs shorter than 0.8 seconds will trigger the Warn Away response, while inputs longer than 0.8 second

2 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CABitwriter™, Code Hopping™, Doubleguard®, ESP™, FailSafe®, Ghost Switch™, Learn Routine™, Nite-Lite®, Nuis

20 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CAConnect this to the red wire of the siren. Connect the black wire of the siren to (-) chassis ground, pr

© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 21secondary harness (H2) wire connection guideThis wire sends a negative pulse every time the remote start

22 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CAthe passenger doors when installing progressive door locks, for instance.NOTE: Programming Channel 4 for

© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 23NOTE! A 1-amp diode must be installed in line on the factory wire between the wait-to-start indi-cator a

24 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CArelay key switch interface wire connection guideThe five heavy gauge wires coming from the large connect

© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 25Connect this wire to the second ignition wire in the vehicle. (See Finding the Wires You Need section.)N

26 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CAThis wire MUST be connected to the vehicle's brake light wire. This is the wire that shows (+) 12V

© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 27neutral safety switch interfaceSome vehicles do not have an electrical neutral safety switch. Instead, a

28 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CAIf the starter engages and the vehicle is a General Motors product or Dodge Dakota pickup, refer to the

© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 29General Motors trucks, sport utility vehicles and column shifting passenger vehicles:Pre-1996 Dodge Dako

© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 3table of contentswhat is included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4warning! safety

30 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CAbypassing GM vehicle anti-theft systems (VATS)Vehicles with the GM VATS (Pass Key) systems have a resist

© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 311995 and newer vehicle anti-theft systems(immobilizers)1995 and newer vehicle anti-theft systems (immobi

32 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CAceiver will excite the transponder, which is located (but not visible) in the head of the ignition key.

© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 33shock sensor harness, 4-pin connectorInputs shorter than 0.8 seconds will trigger the Warn Away® respons

34 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CAtach learningTo learn the tach signal:1. Start the vehicle with the key.2. Within 5 seconds, press and H

© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 35In most cases, this jumper can be left in the OFF position. Some new vehicles use less than 12 volts in

36 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA3. Select the receiver channel. Press and release the Valet®/Program switch the number oftimes necessary

© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 375. Release. Once the code is learned, the Valet®/Program button can be released.You can advance from one

38 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CAtransmitter configurationsThe transmitters can be programmed with the standard or single button arm/disa

© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 39remote control diagram

4 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CAwarning! safety firstThe following safety warnings must be observed at all times: Due to the complexity

40 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CAstandard mode configuration1. Auxiliary Channel Out2. Receive Indicator3. Signal Indicator4. Transmit In

© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 41multi-level security armingMulti-Level Security Arming is a feature that allows the user to select which

42 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CAsystem features learn routineThe System Features Learn Routine dictates how the unit operates. It is pos

© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 435. Program the Feature. While holding the Valet®/Program switch, you can toggle thefeature on and off us

44 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CATo exit the learn routine:The learn routine will be exited if any of the following occurs:1. Close the o

© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 45FEATURE ONE-CHIRP SETTING (DEFAULT) TWO-CHIRP SETTING3-1 Engine checking ON Engine checking OFF3-2 Engin

46 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CAfeature descriptionsThe features of the system are described below. Features that have additional settin

© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 47"Type E - Mercedes-Benz and Audi -1985 and Newer" diagram.)1-8 FORCED PASSIVE ARMING ON/OFF: T

48 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CAsystem again. NPC™ only monitors sensor inputs, and does not bypass the door trigger or the ignition tri

© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 492-11 CHANNEL 5 VALIDITY/LATCHED/LATCHED RESET WITH IGNITION/30 SECOND TIMED/SECOND UNLOCKOUTPUT: Channel

© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 5Circuit test, the remote start unit has not been properly installed. The remote start module must be remo

50 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA3-8 ACTIVATION PULSE COUNT: This allows the system to use 1 or 2 pulses to activate the remote startsequ

© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 51valet modeTo enter or exit valet mode with the valet/program switch:1. Turn the ignition key on and then

52 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CATo enter or exit timer mode manually:1. Make sure the remote start system is not operating the engine.2.

© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 53long term event historyThe system stores the last two full triggers in memory. These are not erasable. E

54 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CAsafety checkBefore vehicle reassembly, the remote system must be checked to ensure safe and trouble-free

© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 55troubleshooting Shock sensor doesn't trigger the alarm:Has the NPC™ system been triggered? If so,

56 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA2. Check voltage and fuses. Use a meter to check for voltage between the red wire in the 5-pin ribbon ha

© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 57wiring quick reference guide

58 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CArelay satellite wiring quick reference guide

6 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CAdeciding on component locationsSome things to remember about mounting the siren: Keep it away from heat

© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 7 The higher the control module is in the vehicle, the better the transmitter range will be. If you put t

8 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CAIMPORTANT! When the vehicle is delivered, please show the user where this switch is located andhow to dis

© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 9If optional starter kill relay or its connections are immediately visible upon removal of the under-dash