Viper 500+ Installation Guide

Table of ContentsExperienced security installers may skip to Pg. 8, but read all the italicized sections, as they describe changes and/or new features

© 1995,1997 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 10 97N437.597H1/4 BLACK/WHITE (-) 200 mA domelight-supervision output: Connect this wire to the opti

© 1995,1997 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 11 97N437.597H1/11 RED (+)12V constant power input: Before connecting this wire, remove the supplied

© 1995,1997 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 12 97N437.597HARNESS 2, (+/-) DOOR LOCK OUTPUTSThis system can control two common power door lock ty

© 1995,1997 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 13 97N437.597Many domestically-made GM vehicles use Type A locks. However, many more GM vehicles are

© 1995,1997 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 14 97N437.597Type C - Reversing PolarityInterfacing with a reversing polarity system requires either

© 1995,1997 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 15 97N437.597Type E - Mercedes-Benz and Audi (1985 & Newer)Door locks are controlled by an electr

© 1995,1997 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 16 97N437.597TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER LEARN ROUTINE™In order to enter Learn Routine™ the Valet® /Program

© 1995,1997 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 17 97N437.597TWO-VEHICLE OPERATION WITH SINGLE TRANSMITTERYou can get two-vehicle operation with the

© 1995,1997 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 18 97N437.597OPERATING-SETTINGS LEARN ROUTINE™Many of the operating settings of this unit are program

© 1995,1997 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 19 97N437.597Once the button has been pressed and released the correct number of times press it once

© 1995,1997 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 2 97N437.597Do not disconnect the battery if the vehicle has an antitheft-coded radio. If equipped wi

© 1995,1997 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 20 97N437.5971 – ACTIVE/PASSIVE ARMING: When active arming is selected, the system will only arm whe

© 1995,1997 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 21 97N437.597To enter or exit Valet Mode with the Valet/program switch:Turn the ignition key on and t

© 1995,1997 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 22 97N437.597VEHICLE RECOVERY SYSTEM® INSTALLATIONTo install the optional VRS® feature, the 8618 sta

© 1995,1997 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 23 97N437.597TROUBLESHOOTINGStarter kill doesn't work:Is the correct starter wire being interrup

© 1995,1997 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 3 97N437.597Step One:Deciding on Component LocationsSirenSome things to remember when mounting the si

© 1995,1997 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 4 97N437.597Stinger® Doubleguard® Shock SensorNever put the Stinger® in the engine compartment!Find a

© 1995,1997 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 5 97N437.597Optional Starter Kill RelayIf Starter Kill Relay or its connections are immediately visib

© 1995,1997 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 6 97N437.597Finding a (+) Parking Iight WireThe (+) parking light wire is often found near the switch

© 1995,1997 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 7 97N437.597How to find the (+)12V starter wire with your multimeter:1. Set to DCV or DC voltage (12V

© 1995,1997 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 8 97N437.597PRIMARY HARNESS DIAGRAM H1, 12-PIN CONNECTORORANGE (-) 500 MA ARMED OUTPUTWHITE (+) (-) S

© 1995,1997 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA 9 97N437.597H1/1 ORANGE (-) ground-when-armed output: This wire supplies a (-) 500 mA ground as long