Old DEI Valet 561R Install

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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
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Printed Date: May 04, 2025 at 3:43 PM

Topic: Old DEI Valet 561R Install

Posted By: fishx65
Subject: Old DEI Valet 561R Install
Date Posted: October 19, 2018 at 3:16 PM

Thinking about installing a Remote Start in the winter beater (2008 Ford Taurus). Found a new Valet 561R I had laying around so I might give it a go myself. Been a really long time since I installed a remote start. I understand the connections to the Heavy Gauge Relay Harness but not sure about the "4 pin satellite harness". The 4 pin has:Status Output,Accessory Trigger,Starter Trigger and Ignition Trigger. Don't I already make these connections with the Heavy Gauge Harness????

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Posted By: davep.
Date Posted: October 20, 2018 at 4:45 PM

The satellite relay small wires are "200ma (-) triggers". They can be used to trigger additional relays if required for the installation. Like an additional IGNITION or START circuit. Most installs don't use these wires for anything. Tape them off, or leave the connector out.

Posted By: fishx65
Date Posted: October 22, 2018 at 7:33 AM

Thanks D!!! Really appreciate the response. Gonna give it ago next week.

Posted By: fishx65
Date Posted: October 30, 2018 at 2:16 PM

Been trying to get an old DEI (Valet 561R) working in a 2008 Taurus. So far I've got Constant power, Ignition, Accessory, Starter and ground connected. I want to make sure the starter works before continuing but the unit doesn't seem to be getting power yet. Do any other wires need to be connected before I can make a start test??? The main harness has two heavy gauge power wires so I just used one, is that OK?????

Posted By: iskidoo
Date Posted: October 30, 2018 at 3:20 PM

No it’s not ok. Use both power wires to power up the control module and the relays.

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Steve G

Posted By: fishx65
Date Posted: October 31, 2018 at 1:31 PM

One last question/effort before I give up and take it in. The Taurus has a Key Sense wire in the ignition harness, do I need to connect this wire to the remote start harness? Keep in mind I haven't installed the bypass module yet. I'm just sliding a key in the ignition so I can test the unit.

Posted By: eguru
Date Posted: October 31, 2018 at 3:22 PM

Key Sense needs to see +12V during start - activate it at the same time that the bypass is activated.

Posted By: fishx65
Date Posted: November 18, 2018 at 10:08 AM

Well, gave up and had a Viper 4105 installed.