DEI Valet 554R programming
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Printed Date: May 12, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Topic: DEI Valet 554R programming
Posted By: Kev.
Subject: DEI Valet 554R programming
Date Posted: August 01, 2004 at 11:29 AM
I just ordered a Valet 554R and soon after downloaded the Install Guide and tht Useres Guide. In the Install guide they make several references to a 998T Bitwriter or a Directed monitor for programming the system. Could I use any monitor for this (hardwire it myself)? The maual is a little vague on programming the system with out the use of these. Should I expect to run into problems withouyt these tools?
They mention the possibility of the system being in "lock-out" mode if it was previously hooked up to a Bitwriter and the needs to be "unlocked" with a Bitwriter. Should I expect my brand new system to be in "lock-out" mode? If so, is there a way to unlock it without a Bitwriter? Basically I don't want to pay an extra $100 for a tool I'll only use ONCE!
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Kev.
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Posted By: gtchida
Date Posted: August 01, 2004 at 11:48 AM
Should not be an issue programming without the bitwriter. You should be able to use the valet switch for programming features on the system. Gary
Posted By: auex
Date Posted: August 01, 2004 at 11:54 AM
Not needed for basic programming. And it will not be locked out of the box.
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Posted By: Kev.
Date Posted: August 01, 2004 at 11:55 AM
Thank you Gary, I just think I got a bit intimidated by all of the steps needed to do it this way. When I recieve the system, and install it, I'll give this a try.
Also...I do have a laptop p.c., where could I find an interface cable and how much do they go for? Just in case.
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Kev.
Posted By: Kev.
Date Posted: August 01, 2004 at 3:55 PM
Oops..thank you to auex, your reply came up as I was replying to Gary.
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Kev.
Posted By: Kev.
Date Posted: August 03, 2004 at 11:42 AM
My alarm will be here an Friday so hopefully I will have time this weekend to install it.
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Kev.
Posted By: Kev.
Date Posted: August 03, 2004 at 11:43 AM
My alarm (Valet 554R) will be here on Friday so hopefully I will have time this weekend to install it.
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Kev.
Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: August 03, 2004 at 3:43 PM
YOU WONT NEED A BITWRITER ( ALTHOUGH IT SURE MAKES PROGRAMMING EASIER ) and it is not a PC based system like Cliffnet so unfortunately there is no interface cable that will do what you are suggesting.....
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Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer
Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979
Posted By: Kev.
Date Posted: August 03, 2004 at 4:42 PM
Okay, now I know what all of my options are for programming this thing. Thank you Kevin. I'm sure I'll have more install questions when it comes time to hook this thing up so I might be shouting out to you all later. Thank you for your patience! ------------- Kev.
Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: August 04, 2004 at 11:47 AM
FYI there are a couple of programming options that require the Bitwriter... with the Valet switch you can set your run time for 12, 24 or 60 minutes.... with a Bitwriter you can program it anywhere from 1-60 minutes in 1 minute intervals... for example... you may want to look over the programming differences, install it yourself and then have a DEI install dealer program it for you with a Bitwriter..... just a thought
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Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer
Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979
Posted By: auex
Date Posted: August 04, 2004 at 12:01 PM
I like being able to make the siren go off longer, 3 minutes instead of 30 seconds.
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Always check info with a digital multimeter.
I promise to be good.
Tell Darwin I sent you.
I've been sick lately, sorry I won't be on much.
Posted By: Kev.
Date Posted: August 04, 2004 at 4:04 PM
kgerry wrote:
FYI ... you may want to look over the programming differences, install it yourself and then have a DEI install dealer program it for you with a Bitwriter..... just a thought
I had thought of that but it seemed that like the few places that Deal in DEI stuff were a$$holes. I'm not to keen on my car running for 12 minutes by itself. If I let it run that long...I've probably forgotten about it. I would be more comfortable with 5 minutes instead. Besides, if there happened to be some sort of malfunction with the radiator fan I wouldn't want it to overheat or anything. ------------- Kev.
Posted By: Kev.
Date Posted: August 04, 2004 at 4:07 PM
auex][ wrote:
]I like being able to make the siren go off longer, 3 minutes instead of 30 seconds.[/B]
I don't know about that. To me 30 seconds seems like a long time. Especially if it were somebody elses car alarm...going off...outside my window...while I was trying to sleep or something. ------------- Kev.
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