adding dsm250 smart start

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Topic: adding dsm250 smart start

Posted By: semicycler
Subject: adding dsm250 smart start
Date Posted: February 09, 2014 at 6:25 PM

Hi all,

I've just had the latest Viper 4806V two-way LED remote starter installed by a local authorized dealer. I'm looking to DIY add the Directed DSM250 Smart Start with GPS. Yes I know I will not have a warranty this way. Yes I also know how to get it activated. No worries here.

The control module installed in my car is the 4X06. I have the DSM250 in hand. Which manual in the download sections is best to follow as none exists specifically for the 4X06? Will the 5706V install guide work for me? Or is there a better one?

Thanks!

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Posted By: blanx218
Date Posted: February 11, 2014 at 11:33 PM

Connect power and ground would be step one. Do you have a d2d port and separate bit writer port. If so connect the 3 pin plug to the bit writer port and activate. If you only have the 4 pin d2d plug in the brown 4 pin plug and activate.

Posted By: semicycler
Date Posted: February 12, 2014 at 7:46 PM

Thanks tedmond for posting the 4806V manuals in the download section. I've been using the 4704V in the meantime.

My 4x06 box is connected to the immobilizer bypass using D2D. I'm not really interested in rewiring to W2W to free up the D2D port. But there is a bitwriter port that I have been using with the handheld bitwriter programmer. Are you saying use this port permanently for the SmartStart? And then if I ever want to use the bitwriter handheld again, just temporarily swap it in to the bitwriter port? Seems too simple (not complaining!)

Posted By: blanx218
Date Posted: February 12, 2014 at 7:53 PM

Exactly

Posted By: semicycler
Date Posted: February 13, 2014 at 11:30 PM

It's all connected up and working perfectly. The only connections needed were +12V power, ground, and the bitwriter cable. The two configuration wires were left unconnected.

I added a relay to drive the horn while there too. Now the lock/unlock chirps the horn.

Thank you all for the help. Much appreciated!

Posted By: je3169
Date Posted: September 17, 2014 at 3:00 AM

Hello how do you activate? I am doing the same thing I have installed a 5706v and am installing my DSM250 this weekend and was wondering how do I activate.

Thanks
John

Posted By: vane0804
Date Posted: December 10, 2014 at 7:09 PM

PM me and I will tell you

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Posted By: alikhan84
Date Posted: February 06, 2015 at 3:54 PM

PM Sent.

I'd also like to know how to activate.
Just purchased a DSM250 and will be installing it very soon.

Posted By: vane0804
Date Posted: February 06, 2015 at 7:41 PM

After you install it. .. you will need someone with access to directechs to activate it for you. .. they have to log in, and enter your full name, email, mobile phone number, and module serial id. Then test your system and then submit. From there, you will receive email to verify and a link to subscription site where you would pay for subscription service. To get someone with access to activate it. .. you can go to a alarm shop or check eBay for services.

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Posted By: tommyjerzboy
Date Posted: February 28, 2015 at 1:28 AM

This topic is just what I was looking for so I too have the dsm250 and an exciting directed alarm, I plugged the 3 bit plug from SmartStart to alarm system and now I just need to connect power and ground correct? If correct what's the simplest way to connect power and ground? Thank you in advance for all help

Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: February 28, 2015 at 2:53 AM

Last poster, see the post above.

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Amateurs assume, don't test and have problems; pros test first. I am not a free install service.
Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.

Posted By: iceman1234
Date Posted: January 22, 2018 at 10:04 AM

yes

Posted By: mgoetz74
Date Posted: January 22, 2018 at 10:19 AM

hasn't the dsm250 been replaced with the vsm450? I think that one is the old 2g cell connection that is/has been shut off from viper..if i'm not mistaken

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33 years as a installer now just a retired old guy. Favorite thing to install/topic are remote starts/car alarms. Stop using test lights!!!