Designtech 21994 Owner's manual

Brand: Designtech

Model: 21994

Category: Remote starters

Type: Owner's manual

Designtech 21994 is a versatile security and convenience system for your vehicle, offering a range of features to enhance protection and comfort. With its advanced technology, you can expect reliable performance and user-friendly operation. Here are some key capabilities of your new system:

Enhanced Security: Designtech 21994 provides robust security features to safeguard your vehicle. It includes a sophisticated arming and disarming system, as well as multiple sensor inputs for comprehensive protection.
Remote Convenience: The system's remote control allows you to conveniently lock, unlock, and disarm your vehicle's security system from a distance. Additionally, you can customize various convenience features, such as remote trunk release and window control.

Enhanced Security: Designtech 21994 provides robust security features to safeguard your vehicle. It includes a sophisticated arming and disarming system, as well as multiple sensor inputs for comprehensive protection.
Remote Convenience: The system's remote control allows you to conveniently lock, unlock, and disarm your vehicle's security system from a distance. Additionally, you can customize various convenience features, such as remote trunk release and window control.

Model 21994

Installation/Owner's Guide

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Contents

Important information ...................................................................................................................... 4

Installation tools ............................................................................................................................. 4

Installation overview ........................................................................................................................ 5

Wiring schematic ............................................................................................................................ 6

Wiring connections ......................................................................................................................... 7

Main Harness (H1), 18-pin connector .......................................................................................... 7

LED Plug-in Harness ................................................................................................................... 7

Control button (Valet/program switch) ........................................................................................ 7

Wire connections guide ................................................................................................................... 8

Main harness ............................................................................................................................ 8

LED Plug-in harness .................................................................................................................. 11

Control button (Valet/program switch) ....................................................................................... 11

Door lock connections .................................................................................................................. 12

Installation points ......................................................................................................................... 19

Programming system features .......................................................................................................... 19

Feature menus .............................................................................................................................. 20

Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 20

Remote control programming .......................................................................................................... 21

Owner's Guide ............................................................................................................................. 24

System maintenance ................................................................................................................ 24

Replacement remote controls .................................................................................................... 24

Battery replacement ................................................................................................................. 24

Remote Control Functions ............................................................................................................... 24

Standard configuration ............................................................................................................ 24

Using the System ......................................................................................................................... 24

Locking .................................................................................................................................. 24

Unlocking ............................................................................................................................... 24

Audible Mode ........................................................................................................................ 24

Disabling the system without a transmitter ................................................................................... 25

Valet Mode ............................................................................................................................. 25

Panic Mode ............................................................................................................................ 25

Rapid resume logic ........................................................................................................................ 25

Programming Options .................................................................................................................... 25

Security and convenience expanisons ........................................................................................ 26

Government Regulations ................................................................................................................ 26

Patent Information ......................................................................................................................... 27

Lifetime Consumer Warranty ........................................................................................................... 28

Important information

Government Regulations and Safety information

Read the Government Regulations and Warning! Safety First sections of this manual prior

to operating this system.

Warning!

Failure to heed this information can result in death, personal injury or property

damage and may also result in the illegal use of the system beyond its intended purpose.

Guide Translations

If you want a Spanish or French version of this expanded Installation guide, please download it from www.readyremote.com

and click on On-Line Tech Support.

Estimado Cliente:

Si buscas los guías de instalación/del usario, por favor de bajar lo del Soporte Técnico en-línea en el sitio www.readyremote.

com

Cher consommateur:

Si vous désirez une version française ou espagnole du guide d’utilisateur ou d’installation, veuillez s.v.p. le télécharger à

l’adresse suivante: www.readyremote.com en appuyant sur l’icône <<On-line Tech Support>>.

Installation tools

• Drill

• 1/4 Drill Bit (for hood pin switch)

• Screwdrivers (Phillips and Flathead)

• Wire Stripper

• Solder Iron

• Electrical Tape

• Pliers

• Crimping Tool

• Safety Glasses

Note: The installation tools listed above may be optional. The required tools will vary.

Installation overview

Be sure to read this section thoroughly and view the Do-It-Yourself Installation DVD video that came with your

system in its entirety before starting the installation. Pay special attention to all warnings to prevent personal

injury or damage to your vehicle.

installation information for your vehicle. If needed, additional hardware to support the features you want, is

identiﬁed.

Ensure you have or can borrow items listed in the Tools required section of this guide.

If you ﬁnd that this installation is too difﬁcult to perform, please visit the Professional Installer Network sec-

tion of the www.readyremote.com web site or visit www.proinstall.com to contact one of our 7,000 autho-

rized retailers to have the product professionally installed.

• Verify that the transmission is set to park and that the parking brake is set before beginning installation.

• On vehicles with air bags or supplemental restraint systems (SRS) you may notice a bright yellow tube

with small wires in it, marked SRS, underneath the steering column near the key cylinder. DO NOT tam-

per or unplug these for any reason to prevent costly damages to your vehicle or personal injury. Tamper-

ing may cause unintended deployment of airbags.

• This system is intended for automatic, fuel-injected vehicles only. Installation in any other vehicle is con-

trary to its intended use.

Warning!

Failure to properly install this product may result in costly damages,

personal injury, or both.

Wiring schematic

21994

Top View

Front View

Back View

Control button/Valet switch

H1 Main Harness

LED Programming indicator

Antenna

Wiring connections

Main Harness (H1), 18-pin connector

H1/1

RED/WHITE (-) CHANNEL 2 OUTPUT

H1/2

BROWN/BLACK UNLOCK #87 NORMALLY CLOSED

H1/3 ORANGE (-) 500mA GROUND-WHEN-LOCKED

H1/4 YELLOW (+) SWITCHED IGNITION OUTPUT

H1/5 WHITE/BLUE (-) 200mA CHANNEL 3 VALDIITY OUTPUT

H1/6 LT. GREEN/BLACK (-) 200mA FACTORY ALARM DISARM OUTPUT

H1/7 BROWN (-) HORN HONK OUTPUT

H1/8 BLACK GROUND

H1/9 WHITE (+/-) PARKING LIGHTS FLASH OUTPUT

H1/10 VIOLET UNLOCK #87 NORMALLY OPEN

H1/11 BLUE/BLACK UNLOCK #30 COMMON OUTPUT

H1/12 VIOLET/BLACK LOCK#87 NORMALLY OPEN

H1/13 WHITE/BLACK LOCK #87 NORMALLY CLOSED

H1/14 GREEN/BLACK LOCK #30 COMMON OUTPUT

H1/15 BLACK/WHITE (-) DOMELIGHT RELAY #30 OUT

H1/16 BLACK/WHITE-1 (-) DOMELIGHT RELAY #87 IN

H1/17 BLUE (-) 200mA SECOND UNLOCK OUTPUT

H1/18 RED (+) 12V CONSTANT POWER INPUT

LED Plug-in Harness

1 RED INPUT

2 BLUE OUTPUT

Control button (Valet/program switch)

1 GREY INPUT

2 BLACK OUTPUT

Wire connections guide

Main harness

H1/1

RED/WHITE (-) CHANNEL 2 OUTPUT

When the system receives the remote code controlling Channel 2 for longer than 1.5 seconds, the

red/white wire will supply an output as long as the transmission continues. This is often used to operate a

trunk/hatch release or other relay-driven functions.

Important: Never use this wire to drive anything but a relay or a

low-current input! The transistorized output can only supply 200 mA

of current. Connecting directly to a solenoid, motor, or other high-

current device will cause it to fail.

H1/1 RED/WHITE

(+) 12V

(-) GROUND

H1/2

BROWN/BLACK UNLOCK #87 NORMALLY CLOSED

The system has door lock relays on-board, and can directly interface with most electric power door lock

systems drawing 30 amps or less. It can also drive aftermarket actuators directly. (Some vehicles require

that an aftermarket actuator be added to the driver’s door to allow system control, see Type D wiring section

in Tech Tip Document 1041).

H1/3

ORANGE (-) 500mA GROUND-WHEN-LOCKED OUTPUT

This wire supplies a (-) 500mA ground as long as the system is locked. This output ceases as soon as the

system is unlocked. This wire can be connected to an optional Directed 8618 starter kill relay or to another

option such as a 529t or a 530t power window controller.

Note: If using the H1/3 Orange wire to activate an add-on accessory such as window automation, or voice

module - combined with an optional starter relay, a 1- Amp diode must be installed to ensure proper opera-

tion. Insert the diode as shown the the following diagram.

H1/4

YELLOW (+) SWITCHED IGNITION INPUT

Connect this wire to an ignition source. This input must show (+)12V with the key in run position and during

cranking. Make sure that this wire cannot be shorted to the chassis at any point.

TO IGNTION SYSTEM

H1/4 YELLOW

PRIMARY HARNESS

H1/5

WHITE/BLUE (-) 200mA CHANNEL 3 VALIDITY OUTPUT

This wire provides a (-) 200 mA output whenever the remote code controlling Channel 3 is received. This

output will continue as long as that transmission is received. Use for options such as Directed remote start

system, 529T or 530T power window controllers.

H1/6

LT. GREEN/BLACK (-) 200mA FACTORY ALARM DISARM OUTPUT

This wire supplies a 200mA negative pulse when unlocking or activating the trunk release with the remote.

H1/7

BROWN (-) HORN HONK OUTPUT

This wire supplies a (-) 200 mA output that can be used to honk the vehicle horn. It outputs a single pulse when

locking the doors with the remote, and two pulses when unlocking with the remote.

This wire will also output pulses for 30 seconds when the Panic Mode is activated. If the vehicle has a (+) horn

circuit, an optional relay can be used to interface with the system, as shown below.

H1/7 BROWN

(+) 12V

(-) GROUND

H1/8

BLACK GROUND

The BLACK wire connects to the pin next to the light ﬂash jumper fuse. First strip back a ¾-inch section of the

insulation off the BLACK wire and crimp a ring terminal (not provided) to that wire. Locate a clean, paint-free

metal surface in the drivers kick panel (DO NOT GROUND ON DASH). Using a self-tapping screw, drill the

screw with the ring terminal to the kick panel. Once screwed down, pull on the wire to ensure a good con-

nection.

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H1/9

WHITE (+/-) LIGHT FLASH OUTPUT

This wire provides a high current + or - output to ﬂash the parking lights (+ is factory default setting). If the

vehicle has a negative parking light circuit, the light ﬂash jumper on the control module must be moved.

H1/10

VIOLET UNLOCK #87 NORMALLY OPEN

See H1/2

H1/11

BLUE/BLACK UNLOCK #30 COMMON OUTPUT

See H1/2

H1/12

VIOLET/BLACK UNLOCK #87 NORMALLY OPEN

See H1/2

H1/13

WHITE/BLACK LOCK#87 NORMALLY CLOSED

See H1/2

H1/14

GREEN/BLACK LOCK #30 COMMON OUTPUT

See H1/2

H1/15

BLACK/WHITE ( - ) DOMELIGHT RELAY #30 OUTPUT

Connect this wire directly to the domelight circuit in the vehicle. The on-board relay will drive circuits up to 30

amperes. The polarity of this output is determined by the connection of the input wire H1/16 in the Relay

Harness.

Note: If the input wire H1/16 is not connected, there will be no output on this wire.

H1/16

BLACK /WHITE-1 ( - ) DOMELIGHT RELAY #87 INPUT

This wire determines what the output polarity of H1/5 will be. If the door pin circuit is negative, connect to

chassis ground. If the door circuit is positive, connect to a fused 12V source.

H1/17

BLUE ( - ) 200mA SECOND UNLOCK OUTPUT

This output is used for progressive unlock. This system unlocks the driver's door when the unlock

button is pressed and unlocks the passenger doors if the unlock button is pressed again within 15 seconds

after unlocking the driver's door. The BLUE wire outputs a low current (-) pulse on the second press of the

unlock button of the remote. This negative unlock output is used to unlock the passenger doors.

H1/18

RED (+) 12V CONSTANT POWER INPUT

Before connecting this wire, remove the supplied fuse. Connect to the battery positive terminal or the constant

12V supply to the ignition switch.

Note: Always use a fuse within 12 inches of the point you obtain (+)12V. Do not use the fuse in the harness

for this purpose. This fuse protects the module itself.

LED Plug-in harness

The LED operates at (+) 2 volt DC and plugs into the two-pin WHITE port of the control module. Make sure

the LED wires are not shorted to ground as the LED will be damaged. Multiple LED’s can be used, but they

must be wired in series. The LED ﬁts into a 9/32-inch mounting hole. Be sure to check for clearance prior to

drilling the mounting hole.

LED Programming indicator

Front View

Blue

Red

Control button (Valet/program switch)

The control button should be accessible from the driver’s seat. It plugs into the BLUE port on the front of the

the unit. Consider how the button will be used before choosing a mounting location. Check for rear clearance

before drilling a 9/32-inch hole and mounting the button.

Front View

Gray

Black

Control button/Valet switch

Door lock connections

There are eight different types of door lock systems (Type A - H). Refer to the vehicle-speciﬁc wiring instruc-

tions on the web and the chart below to help determine which door lock system your vehicle uses. On

some late model GM vehicles a door lock data interface module may be required.

Type A: Three-wire (+) pulse controlling factory lock relays.

Type B: Three-wire (-) pulse controlling factory lock relays.

Type C: Direct-wired reversing-polarity switches. The switches are wired directly to the mot

ors. This type of system has no factory relays. Relays (not included) will be required for this type of door

lock system.

Type D: Adding one or more aftermarket actuators. These include slave systems without an actuator in the

driver's door, but with factory actuators in all the other doors.

Type E: Electrically-activated vacuum systems.

Type F: One-wire system - cut to lock, ground to unlock.

This is a very rare system found mainly in early 90's imports.

Type G: Positive (+) multiplex. One wire controls lock and unlock using resistor(s).

Type H: Negative (-) multiplex. Same as type G system, but uses (-) pulse instead.

All other door lock systems will require additional relays and/or resistors. A Directed Electronics 451M

Doorlock module can be used for these other applications. The 451M also includes diagrams and resistors

required for most applications.

Type A: Three-wire (+) pulse controlling factory lock relays

The system can control Type A door locks directly, with no additional parts. The switch will have three

wires on it; one will test (+)12 volt constantly. The others will alternately pulse (+)12 volt when the switch is

pressed to the lock or unlock position.

If you cannot get to the switch, and you ﬁnd a set of wires that pulse (+)12 volt alternately on lock and

unlock, make sure that it is not a Type C direct-wire system.

Here is a test: Cut the wire that pulses (+)12V on lock, and then operate the switch. If the locks stop work-

ing, then you have the correct wire.

Many GM vehicles use Type A locks. However, some GM vehicles are Type C. This system usually appears

in older GM vehicles (1980-1995). The full-size pickups (1989-up), many of the Blazers, the Corvette,

1995 Cavalier/Sunﬁre 1993, and the newer Camaro/Firebird, all use Type C door locks, and cannot be

controlled without relays.

Almost all newer Fords are Type B. Ford builds no Type A systems. Chrysler now uses multiplex door lock

systems (Type G or H) that require relays and resistors to properly interface the circuit.

Important: Remember that these wires function in the reverse for Type

A and Type B.

(-)

(+) 12V CONSTANT

GREEN

BLUE

Type B: Three-wire (-) pulse controlling factory lock relays

This system is common in many Toyotas, Nissans, Hondas, Saturns, and almost all newer Fords with keyless

entry systems. Use your vehicle speciﬁc wiring information to locate this wire. If you cut the wire and the locks

stop working, then you are on the correct wire.

LOCK OUTPUT

(-)

UNLOCK OUTPUT

(-)

POWER DOOR

LOCK SWITCH

LOCK

UNLOCK

(-) CHASSIS

GROUND

FACTORY RELAYS

Important: If your locks operate in the reverse, (lock when pressing

unlock, and unlock when pressing lock) then switch the lock/unlock wires.

Type C: Direct-wired reversing polarity switches

Interfacing with a reversing polarity system requires either two relays OR one DEI 451M (not included).

It is critical to identify the proper wires and locate the master switch to interface the door locks properly. This

door lock system will be referenced on our vehicle speciﬁc wiring information sheet as a "5wi" system.

Locate wires that show voltage on lock and unlock. Cut one of the suspected wires and check operation of the

locks from both switches. If one switch loses operation in both directions and the other switch operates in one

direction only, you have located one of the target wires. The switch that lost all operation is the master switch.

If one switch works in both directions and the other switch works in only one direction, you have a Type A

system. If both switches still operate, but one or more doors has stopped responding entirely, you have cut a

motor lead. Reconnect it and continue to test for another wire. Once both wires have been located and the

master switch has been identiﬁed, cut both wires and interface as shown in the following diagram.

Caution! If these wires are not connected properly, (+) 12 volts will be

sent directly to (-) ground, possibly damaging the alarm or the factory

switch.

Type D: Adding one or more aftermarket actuators

In order for this system to control one or more aftermarket actuators, a DEI 451M (not included) or two relays

are required. Vehicles without factory power door locks require the installation of one actuator per door. This

requires mounting the door lock actuator inside the door.

Other vehicles may only require one actuator installed in the driver's door, if all door locks are operated when

the driver's lock is used. This type of installation is required to operate factory lock systems in Volvo (except

850), SAAB, and most Kia, Mazda, Isuzu and Subaru models. The fuse used on 12 volt inputs should be

7.5A per motor installed in the vehicle.

Important: Do not connect alarm outputs directly to the actuator.

Important: Directed offers actuators available at larger retail chain

stores.

Type E: Electrically-activated vacuum systems

Type E door locks are controlled by an electrically activated vacuum pump. Some Mercedes and Audis use a

Type D system. Test by locking doors from the passenger key cylinder. If all the doors lock, the vehicle's door

lock system can be controlled with just two relays (optional). The control wire can be found in either kick panel

and will show (+)12 volt when doors are unlocked and (-) ground when doors are locked.

To interface, see diagram below. The system must be programmed for 3.5 second door lock pulses.

Type F: One-wire system - cut to lock, ground to unlock

Type F door locks usually require a negative pulse to unlock and cutting the wire to lock the door. In some

vehicles, these functions are reversed. Type F door locks are found in late-model Hyundai, Nissan Sentras,

some Nissan 240SX, and Nissan 300ZX 1992-up. They are also found in some Mazda MPV's and some

Mitsubishi's.

One relay (not included) is used to interface to this type of system as follows:

Type G: Positive (+) multiplex

This system is sometimes found in Ford, Mazda, Chrysler, and GM vehicles. The door lock switch or door

key cylinder may contain either one or two resistors. When interfacing with this type of door lock system, two

relays or a DEI 451M must be used.

Single-Resistor Type

If one resistor is used in the door lock switch/key cylinder, the wire will pulse (+)12 volt in one direction and

less than (+)12 volt when operated in the opposite direction.

Two-Resistor Type

If two resistors are used in the factory door lock switch/key cylinder, the switch/key cylinder will read less

than (+)12 volt in both directions.

Determining the Proper Resistor Values

To determine the resistor values, the door lock switch/key cylinder must be isolated from the factory door lock

system. For all testing, use a calibrated digital multimeter that is set to ohms.

1. Cut the output wire from the door switch/key cylinder in half.

2. Test with the meter from the switch side of the cut door switch/key cylinder wire to a reliable constant

(+)12V source. Some good constant (+) 12V references are the power input source to the door lock

switch/key cylinder, the ignition switch power wire, or the battery (+) terminal.

3. Operate the door lock switch/key cylinder in both directions to determine the resistor values. If the multi-

meter displays zero resistance in one direction, no resistor is needed for that direction.

4. Once the resistor value(s) is determined, refer to the wiring diagram for proper wiring.

Type H: Negative (-) multiplex

The system is most commonly found in Chrysler's and a few late-model GM vehicles. The door lock switch

or door key cylinder may contain either one or two resistors. (See "Determining the Proper Resistor Values

above)

Installation points

Important: The LED mentioned in the installation section references the LED (programming indicator) on the

Control Module, not on the remote control, unless otherwise stated.

Horn Honk is a programmable feature which is off by default.

Programming system features

The System Features Learn Routine dictates how the unit operates. It is possible to access and change most of

the feature settings (see Feature Menus) using the Control (Valet Switch) button.

1. Turn the ignition On, then off.

2. Within 15 seconds, Press and release the Control button/valet switch the number of times corresponding to

the feature you want to program. (See Feature Menu section).

3. Press the button one more time and HOLD it, the horn honks and the LED ﬂashes to indicate which feature

number is selected. For example, groups of 8 ﬂashes indicate feature 8 is selected.

4. While still holding the Control button/valet switch, use the remote control to select the desired setting. As

shipped the remote control is conﬁgured to the LED On settings.

5. Press the

AUX

Your 1-way remote coin cell battery can be changed by using a small at blade screwdriver to pry case apart. Replace battery and then snap case together.

button to select LED On. The LED light solids and the horn honks one time. Press the

AUX

Your 1-way remote coin cell battery can be changed by using a small at blade screwdriver to pry case apart. Replace battery and then snap case together.

button to

change to LED Off setting. The LED goes out to indicate the change, and the horn honks twice.

The learn routine exits if any of the following occurs:

• The ignition is turned On

• There is no activity for 15 seconds

• The Control button/valet switch is pressed too many times

Feature menus

Default settings are in bold type.

Feature

Feature One Chirp Two Chirp setting

Ignition controlled door lock

OFF

Ignition controlled door unlock

OFF

Ignition controlled domelight

OFF

Door Lock Output Duration

0.8 sec

3.5 sec 0.4 sec

Unlock Output Pulse count

Single

Double

Lock Output Pulse Count

Single

Double

Comfort Closure*

OFF

Code Hopping

OFF

*Comfort Closure is not available on all vehicles types. Visit www.readyremote.com for more information.

1. Ignition controlled door lock

One chirp: door lock output activates three seconds after the ignition is turned on.

Two chirp: door lock output does NOT activate after ignition is turned on.

2. Ign-controlled Unlock

One chirp: door unlock output activates when ignition is turned on.

Two chirp: door unlock output does NOT activate when ignition is turned on.

3. Ignition Controlled Domelight

If turned on, the domelight turns on for 30 seconds when the ignition is turned off. The domelight output

wires (H1/15 and H1/16) must be connected as decribed in the Main Harness Wire Connection section.

4. Door Lock Output Duration

Some European vehicles such as Mercedes-Benz and Audi, require longer lock and unlock pules to oper-

ate the vacuum pump. Progamming the system to provide 3.5 seconds pulses will accommodate the door

lock interface in these vehicles. The default setting is 0.8

seconds door lock pulses. Certain vehicles require a 0.4 second pulse duration to prevent the windows

from moving.

5. Double Pulse Unlock

Some vehicles require two pulses on a single wire to unlock the doors. When the double pulse unlock

feature is turned on, the BLUE/BLACK H1/11 wire supplies two negative pulses instead of a single pulse.

6. Double Pulse Lock

Selectable two pulse door lock output to operate vehicle equipped with factory "deadbolt". Will have

similar operation to that of the Double Pulse Unlock feature, but functions on the Lock wire vs. the Unlock

wire.

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Designtech 21994 Owner's manual

Brand: Designtech

Model: 21994

Category: Remote starters

Type: Owner's manual

Enhanced Security: Designtech 21994 provides robust security features to safeguard your vehicle. It includes a sophisticated arming and disarming system, as well as multiple sensor inputs for comprehensive protection.
Remote Convenience: The system's remote control allows you to conveniently lock, unlock, and disarm your vehicle's security system from a distance. Additionally, you can customize various convenience features, such as remote trunk release and window control.

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