Atrus
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I'll check it out later today and see if that one allows for it. Worst case, you pick up an ebay fob and still have a remote starter :-D
Do I have factory remote start?
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I'll check it out later today and see if that one allows for it. Worst case, you pick up an ebay fob and still have a remote starter :-D
Prospect62
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I have an add-on starter but I didn't know that! I stand corrected!
Atrus
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Prospect - this isn't true in all cases. All I know is for the 561R and the 562T models this can be done. I believe the 552T is an older starter - I think I had that one put in my previous vehicle sometime back in 2002.
I haven't had a chance to review the manual to see if it is an option.
So, you may be correct in this one that it isn't there. Like I said, the 562T definitely does, and I am 99% sure the 561R does offer this as well.
I haven't had a chance to review the manual to see if it is an option.
So, you may be correct in this one that it isn't there. Like I said, the 562T definitely does, and I am 99% sure the 561R does offer this as well.
kbooneKJ
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well i emailed directed electronics last night and they replied saying that NONE of their models will work on different key fobs and that i need to go to one of their dealers and buy a new fob, go figure they just want money. Atrus if you find any info out about the fobs let me know, if theres nothing i can do ill just order one off fleabay
ThunderbirdJunkie
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Ever considered maybe they genuinely won't work with your OE fob(Aeh)
Atrus
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Here's the deal -
The 552T DOES have an input, unfortunately, it's a single "-" pulse though - can't be programmed to a sequence of 2 or 3 pulses like the later models. So, theoretically, you could hook it up to your OEM fob in two ways:
1) Hook the appropriate wire to the door locks. Problem: Every time you lock your door, the starter will engage. Hardly useful IMO.
2) Disconnect the harness to the rear glass popper and connect the wire to that circuit. You'd use the rear glass button on the OEM fob to start. Problem: You can no longer pop the rear glass with the remote. IMO, not a huge deal. I never hooked this up on mine because I have been lazy about it, and I don't even miss that feature. When you unlock/open the tailgate, the glass opens, and if you want just the glass to open, pull the handle gently. I think this is a feasible solution to your problem.
The only other solution is to buy a DEI fob - get one off ebay. Of course DEI will direct you to an authorized reseller. I am not sure if the later model more rounded fobs would work, but they may (I'd think the 551R may work. I don't think the 562T fob will work). The 552T that I had was very square and just had two grey buttons labeled "I" and "II". "I" would toggle lock/unlock/. "II" was for an aux output - i.e., an alarm or something (you won't use this feature). Pushing both would start the vehicle.
HERE is the DEI installation guide.
P3 shows the various wiring harnesses. You're looking for the white/blue on the H1 harness
P15 better describes the functionality
P36 shows how to add a remote (if you buy one)
P38 starts the section on the options you can program.
To program, there should be an LED on the actual brain. Additionally, you'll need a momentary switch hooked up to program. Hopefully your installers were good and left the one that came with it. Chances are they probably didn't though - PC jumpers and connectors can be used to make a harness, and a cheap radio shack momentary switch will do. It's not impossible to add fobs and program features, but it's not extremely easy. I find that unit to be harder since the LED is sitting on the brain and you have to be a contortionist to get under the dash and watch the light flash for programming.
Good luck! If you need any help, I'll give it my best shot. the12volt.com is a great resource too.
The 552T DOES have an input, unfortunately, it's a single "-" pulse though - can't be programmed to a sequence of 2 or 3 pulses like the later models. So, theoretically, you could hook it up to your OEM fob in two ways:
1) Hook the appropriate wire to the door locks. Problem: Every time you lock your door, the starter will engage. Hardly useful IMO.
2) Disconnect the harness to the rear glass popper and connect the wire to that circuit. You'd use the rear glass button on the OEM fob to start. Problem: You can no longer pop the rear glass with the remote. IMO, not a huge deal. I never hooked this up on mine because I have been lazy about it, and I don't even miss that feature. When you unlock/open the tailgate, the glass opens, and if you want just the glass to open, pull the handle gently. I think this is a feasible solution to your problem.
The only other solution is to buy a DEI fob - get one off ebay. Of course DEI will direct you to an authorized reseller. I am not sure if the later model more rounded fobs would work, but they may (I'd think the 551R may work. I don't think the 562T fob will work). The 552T that I had was very square and just had two grey buttons labeled "I" and "II". "I" would toggle lock/unlock/. "II" was for an aux output - i.e., an alarm or something (you won't use this feature). Pushing both would start the vehicle.
HERE is the DEI installation guide.
P3 shows the various wiring harnesses. You're looking for the white/blue on the H1 harness
P15 better describes the functionality
P36 shows how to add a remote (if you buy one)
P38 starts the section on the options you can program.
To program, there should be an LED on the actual brain. Additionally, you'll need a momentary switch hooked up to program. Hopefully your installers were good and left the one that came with it. Chances are they probably didn't though - PC jumpers and connectors can be used to make a harness, and a cheap radio shack momentary switch will do. It's not impossible to add fobs and program features, but it's not extremely easy. I find that unit to be harder since the LED is sitting on the brain and you have to be a contortionist to get under the dash and watch the light flash for programming.
Good luck! If you need any help, I'll give it my best shot. the12volt.com is a great resource too.
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