Directed 5906 User Manual

Responder HD, LCD, LED
and 1-way Models:
5906, 5706, 5806 and 5606
Security and Remote Start
Installation Guide
This product is intended for installation by a professional
installer only! Attempts to install this product by a person
other than a trained professional may result in severe
damage to a vehicle’s electrical system and components.
© 2016 Directed, Vista, CA
N5x06 2016-02

Directed 5906 Specifications

General

Type	Remote Starter
Range	Up to 1 mile
Number of Buttons on Remote	5
Number of Remotes Included	2
Security System	Yes
SmartStart Compatible	Yes
Display Type	LCD
Remote Start	Yes
Alarm	Yes
Features	Keyless Entry, Trunk Release
Compatibility	Most vehicles
Remote Start Confirmation	Yes
Alarm Features	Starter Kill
Battery Life	Up to 2 years

Summary

Warning! Safety First

Wiring Diagram

Wiring Connections

Main Harness, White 6-pin Connector

Details the connections for the main 6-pin harness, including power, ground, and outputs.

Auxiliary/Shutdown/Trigger Harness, White 24-pin Connector

Details the connections for the 24-pin auxiliary/shutdown/trigger harness.

Remote Start Heavy Gauge Harness, 10-pin Connector

Details the connections for the 10-pin heavy gauge remote start harness.

Door Lock, 3-pin Connector

Details the connections for the 3-pin door lock harness.

D2D Harness, Red 4-pin Connector

Details the connections for the 4-pin D2D harness.

Bitwriter/Directed SmartStart Harness, Black 3-pin Connector

Details the connections for the 3-pin Bitwriter/SmartStart harness.

Wire Descriptions

Main Harness Wire Descriptions

Provides detailed descriptions of each wire in the main 6-pin harness.

Parking Light Wire Descriptions

Details connections for parking light isolation and output wires.

Ground When Armed Output Description

Describes the orange wire's function as a ground output when the system is armed.

Auxiliary/Shutdown/Trigger Harness Wire Descriptions

Details descriptions for wires in the 24-pin auxiliary harness.

Remote Start Heavy Gauge Harness Wire Descriptions

Details descriptions for wires in the 10-pin heavy gauge remote start harness.

Door Lock Harness Wire Descriptions

Details descriptions for wires in the 3-pin door lock harness.

Adjusting the Doubleguard Shock Sensor

Initializing Virtual Tach

Learning Hardwired or Data Tach

Remote Start Shutdown/Startup Diagnostics

Programming System Features

Feature Menus

Menu 1: Security Features

Details programmable features for system arming, panic mode, and confirmation chirps.

Menu 2: Convenience Features

Details programmable convenience features like one-time bypass, nuisance prevention, and auxiliary outputs.

Menu 3: Remote Start Features

Details programmable remote start features like transmission mode, engine checking, and cranking time.

Bitwriter - Only Options

Starter Release Fine Tune

Adjusts starter output time in Tachometer mode to overcome engine start variations.

Feature Programming Locks

Locks or unlocks user access to feature menus and manual programming.

Remote Start Runtime Configuration

Sets engine runtime duration for normal remote start operations.

Virtual Tach Fine Tune

Adjusts starter output time in Virtual Tach mode for engine start variations.

Pairing a Remote Control

Pairing: HD Remote Control

Instructions for pairing the HD remote control via the settings menu.

Pairing: LCD Remote Control

Instructions for pairing the LCD remote control using its buttons and the Control Center.

Pairing: LED 2-way or 1-way Remote Control

Instructions for pairing LED 2-way or 1-way remote controls with the system.

Basic Remote Functions

Reset and Deletion Procedures

Long Term Event History

Troubleshooting: Alarm System

Troubleshooting: Remote Start

Troubleshooting: MTS Mode Diagnostics

Diagnosing MTS mode failures related to tachometer, E-brake, and door inputs.