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darin o 
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Posted: December 15, 2011 at 3:11 PM / IP Logged Link to Post Post Reply Quote darin o
I am installing a viper 5501 into a Malibu. I have been out of the remote start/ security business for a good amount of time. That explains why I'm asking for help. Favor for a friend.
I have diagrams for the vehicle, but got a refurb unit and hooked the heavy gauge starter wires I pulled from engine bay (I know there are other ways) but used the RED / black wire and the violet wires on the viper. I have the tach signal and all that because I can valet take over.
I think I have a bad unit. But besides that how can I do the door locks and simulate the key with resistors and which wires? Help on this would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Posted: December 15, 2011 at 8:26 PM / IP Logged Link to Post Post Reply Quote kreg357

Not sure if I understand but I don't think that is how you are supposed to do it. The Starter wire listed in the engine compartment is only used for starter kill, not to start the car. The Viper H3/4 wire is not used for your application. That car will crank the starter after it sees an ignition sequence ( Accessory and Ignition go the +12V simultaneously then Accessory drops to 0V ). The car has one touch starting with anti-grind.

I would recommend something like a DLPK bypass module to go with your Viper R/S. It will handle the immobilizer and the locks, trunk & factory alarm system.

Recently did a 2011 Malibu ( 2008 thru 2011 are the same ) using an Ultra Start U1272 and an iDatalink bypass module.

2008 Chevy Malibu Remote Start -- posted image.

All the necessary connections were at the BCM ( passenger side of the center console ), ignition switch harness and one wire to the OBD2 diagnostics plug.  

Soldering is fun!
darin o 
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Posted: December 15, 2011 at 10:26 PM / IP Logged Link to Post Post Reply Quote darin o
Thank you very much, any insight really helps point me in the right direction.
I will get this bypass module and hopefully all goes well.
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Posted: December 17, 2011 at 9:34 AM / IP Logged Link to Post Post Reply Quote kreg357

Here is the wiring for your Viper 5501 & DLPK install into the 2008 Malibu.  ( Used the Viper 5301 diagram which I believe is the same as the 5501 )

Went with the W2W setup which slightly more work but extremely reliable.  Mate the Viper & DLPK on the bench before install using solder & heat
shrink.  Only the necessary connections are listed.

Viper 5501                                                                                                              2008 Malibu                                 DLPK

H1/1 RED / WHITE (-) 200mA AUX/TRUNK RELEASE OUTPUT                                                                                   CN2 RED / White

H1/2 RED (+)12VDC CONSTANT INPUT                                                                    BCMx3 RED / Black                    CN1 Blue
H1/3 BROWN (-) 200mA HORN HONK OUTPUT                                                        BCMx2 Tan
H1/4 WHITE/ BROWN PARKING LIGHT ISOLATION WIRE -
H1/5 BLACK (-) CHASSIS GROUND                                                                         Chassis Ground                        CN1 Black
H1/6 VIOLET (+) DOOR TRIGGER INPUT                           
H1/7 BLUE* FACTORY HORN INPUT (Use jumper to set polarity)
H1/8 GREEN (-) DOOR TRIGGER INPUT (N/C** OR N/O)                                                                                          CN2 Green
H1/9 BLACK/ WHITE (-) 200mA DOME LIGHT SUPERVISION OUTPUT
H1/10 WHITE/ BLUE (-) REMOTE START/ TURBO TIMER ACTIVATION
H1/11 WHITE PARKING LIGHT OUTPUT    *** set to (+)                                             BCMx3 Brown
H1/12 ORANGE (-) 500mA GROUND WHEN LOCKED OUTPUT

H2/1 LIGHT GREEN/ BLACK (-) 200mA OEM ALARM DISARM OUTPUT

H2/2 ORANGE / BLACK (-) 200mA AUX 4 OUTPUT
H2/3 GREEN / WHITE (-) 200mA OEM ALARM ARM OUTPUT
H2/4 VIOLET/BLACK (-) 200mA AUX 2 OUTPUT
H2/5 WHITE/ BLACK (-) 200mA AUX 3 OUTPUT
H2/6 WHITE/ VIOLET (-) 200mA AUX 1 OUTPUT
H2/7 GREY/BLACK (-) DIESEL WAIT TO START INPUT
H2/8 N/A
H2/9 VIOLET/WHITE TACHOMETER INPUT  ***Set Viper to Tach Mode - Menu3, Item2, Opt4                                       CN2 Violet/White
H2/10 DARK BLUE (-) 200mA STATUS OUTPUT                                                                                                        CN2 Blue/White
H2/11 PINK/WHITE (-) 200mA FLEX RELAY CONTROL OUTPUT
H2/12 ORANGE (-) 200mA ACCESSORY OUTPUT
H2/13 PURPLE (-) 200mA STARTER OUTPUT
H2/14 PINK (-) 200mA IGNITION 1 OUTPUT
H2/15 GREY (-) HOOD PIN INPUT (N/C OR N/O)                                                        Hood Pin
H2/16 BLUE/WHITE (-) 200mA 2ND STATUS /REAR DEFOG OUT   ***Set to 2nd Status                                            Extra Relay
H2/17 BROWN (+) BRAKE SHUTDOWN INPUT                                                         BCMx1 White
H2/18 BLACK/ WHITE (-) NEUTRAL SAFETY INPUT                                                   Chassis Ground

H3/1 PINK (+) IGNITION 1 INPUT/OUTPUT                                                                Pink @ Ign Switch  *** DLPK guide lists as Yellow

H3/2 RED / WHITE +12V FUSED (30A) IGNITION 2/FLEX RELAY INPUT
H3/3 ORANGE (+) ACCESSORY OUTPUT                                                               Brown @ Ign Switch                   CN2 Pink
H3/4 VIOLET (+) STARTER OUTPUT
H3/5 RED +12V FUSED (30A) IGNITION 1 INPUT                                                      BCMx3 RED / Black
H3/6 PINK/WHITE IGNITION 2/FLEX RELAY OUTPUT
H3/7 PINK/BLACK FLEX RELAY INPUT 87a (IF REQUIRED) OF FLEX RELAY
H3/8 RED / BLACK +12V FUSED (30A) ACCESSORY/STARTER INPUT                       BCMx3 RED / Black

1 BLUE (-) 500mA UNLOCK OUTPUT                                                                                                                        CN2 Blue

2 EMPTY NOT USED
3 GREEN (-) 500mA LOCK OUTPUT                                                                                                                         CN2 Light Green

DLPK

CN2 Orange                                                                                                           White @ Ign Switch Pin 5 - Key side
CN2 Yellow                                                                                                            White @ Ign Switch Pin 5 - Car side

CN3 Light Green                                                                                                     OBD2 Green Pin1

CN3 Brown                                                                                                             WHITE/ Black @ Ign Switch Pin 6

Pictures :

2008 Chevy Malibu Remote Start -- posted image.

2008 Chevy Malibu Remote Start -- posted image.

2008 Chevy Malibu Remote Start -- posted image.

2008 Chevy Malibu Remote Start -- posted image.

2008 Chevy Malibu Remote Start -- posted image.

2008 Chevy Malibu Remote Start -- posted image.

2008 Chevy Malibu Remote Start -- posted image.

Soldering is fun!
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Posted: February 11, 2015 at 11:14 AM / IP Logged Link to Post Post Reply Quote jpadj22
Great information as always kreg! im doing my research to take on an 09.
No better feeling then getting a remote start to work right!
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Posted: February 11, 2015 at 6:58 PM / IP Logged Link to Post Post Reply Quote kreg357

Ah, the power of the search function.  2008 Chevy Malibu Remote Start -- posted image.   And knowledge is power! 

Space is a little tight but a fairly easy car to do with the right bypass module.

Good luck!

Soldering is fun!
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Posted: February 11, 2015 at 10:09 PM / IP Logged Link to Post Post Reply Quote ziggyb222
With the IData Module this car is as easy as they get. Glad I switched to Idatalink modules....Rock Solid!!!!!
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Posted: February 12, 2015 at 8:56 AM / IP Logged Link to Post Post Reply Quote jpadj22

Kreg357 recommend them with my very 1st install. I fell in love with them.

No better feeling then getting a remote start to work right!
edyl14 
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Posted: January 12, 2018 at 12:17 PM / IP Logged Link to Post Post Reply Quote edyl14
Great post straight forward I was able to follow your guides and got mine installed on an 09 Malibu with the idataalca model flashed to gm2 but my only question is related to the pin6 which is the white reference wire. if you can please explain how this is supposed to be wired you said brown at cn3 to pin6 but my diagram does show it and I'm not able to locate a brown wire from cn side and instead I have an orange data swc going to green. Guidance would be appreciated thanks
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