Directed Electronics 259D User Manual

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Repeat this process for the unlock wire but press the switch to

the unlock position when testing. Once you have identified the

correct wire, solder the LIGHT BLUE wire off the main

connector to it and cover the connection with electrical tape.

step 7

Engine monitoring

During remote start the system will need to know what the

engine is doing and how fast it is idling in order to determine if

the car is running. The module does this by monitoring the

voltage of the vehicle’s electrical system. When the vehicle is not

running the electrical system should read approximately 12 volts

and will increase up to 14.40 volts when running. The remote

start system monitors the increase to prevent the starter from

cranking when the vehicle is already running.

If the idle is too slow or too high, the system will shut down the

engine to prevent damage. If the starter does not crank long

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note: Additional parts may be required to interface with
certain door lock types.