remote starter install 2000 chev. malibu

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Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
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Topic: remote starter install 2000 chev. malibu

Posted By: gtofloyd
Subject: remote starter install 2000 chev. malibu
Date Posted: February 17, 2005 at 12:00 PM

I bought a Viper remote starter for my wife for Christmas and intended to install the unit myself in her Chevy Malibu. I'm comfortable with car electronics (done my share of stereo installs) and restored to old cars including rewiring everything, so I was confident I could handle the project. The install guide was a little intimidating so I decided to call best buy (where the kit came from) and they told me installation would be $150. $50 for labor, $50 for a modulator to bypass the ignition's security features (chip in the key) and $45 for 3 extra relays not included in the kit. Sorry for all the background but I didn't think an answer would be possible without it. Is there away around these extra bypass/modulator? (the relays I have extras so I'm not worried about them) and more importantly, can I do this install myself or is this something beyond my skill level? Last question, is $150 a fair price for the install? - it seemed high from what I had heard - of course I wasn't thinking in terms of $100 in extra parts. I live in NJ in case the prices vary in different areas.

Thanks

-Dave

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Posted By: thepencil
Date Posted: February 17, 2005 at 1:54 PM

Below is the wiring diagram for your car. Think you can do it go for it and give it a try. It can also be an expensive learning experience if you are not comfortable and skill engough. $150 is a fair price. If you feel it's too much look around and see what other shop can give you with the same price. Remember you are not paying for the labour. You are paying for what they know and that you don't have. posted_image

DIRECTWIRE™ WIRING INFORMATION - CHEVROLET / MALIBU / 2000 / Remote Start

12volts red    +   ignition harness
Notes: To access the ignition harness remove the radio (without unplugging it) or the panel just above the radio.
Starter yellow    +   ignition harness
Notes: To access the ignition harness remove the radio (without unplugging it) or the panel just above the radio.
Second Starter
Ignition pink    +   ignition harness
Notes: To access the ignition harness remove the radio (without unplugging it) or the panel just above the radio.
Second Ignition green    +   ignition harness
Notes: To access the ignition harness remove the radio (without unplugging it) or the panel just above the radio.
Third Ignition
Accessory orange    +   ignition harness
Notes: To access the ignition harness remove the radio (without unplugging it) or the panel just above the radio.
Second Accessory
Keysense
Power Lock lt. blue    +   drivers kick panel
Power Unlock white    +   drivers kick panel
Lock Motor gray      drivers kick
Unlock Motor tan      drivers kick
Parking Lights+ brown      passengers kick or switch
Parking Lights- white      BCM behind pass. side dash
Hazards
Turn Signal(L)
Turn Signal(R)
Reverse Light
Door Trigger lt grn/blk & lt blue    -
Notes: The lt. GREEN/ black is located in the drivers kick and catches only the drivers door. The lt. blue is located in the harness coming from the drivers running board going under the drivers seat and it catches all other doors. Use both door trigger wires and diode isolate each.
Dome Supervision
Trunk/Hatch Pin ORANGE / black    -   light in trunk
Hood Pin
Trunk/Hatch Release blk/wht or gray    +   drivers kick panel
Power Sliding Door
Factory Alarm Arm
Factory Alarm Disarm
Disarm No Unlock
Tachometer
Notes: On the 4 cylinder the tach wire is white at the ignition coil. For the 6 cylinder use PURPLE / white at the coil pack located on the top rear of the motor.

On the 4 cylinder the tach wire is white at the ignition coil. For the 6 cylinder use PURPLE / white at the coil pack located on the top rear of the motor.
Wait to start
Brake Wire lt. blue    +   stop light switch
Parking Brake
Horn Trigger black    -   steering column
Memory Seat 1
Memory Seat 2
Memory Seat 3
Immobilizer Bypass Module: Required: Yes Type: Passlock 2 Part #: 555L or 555T
Notes: N/A


This wiring information is being provided free of charge on an "as is" basis, without any representation or warranty. It is your responsibility to verify any circuit before interfacing with it using a digital multimeter.
Directed electronics, Inc. assumes no responsibility with regards to the accuracy or currency of this information. Proper installation in every case is and remains the responsibility of the installer. DEI assumes no liability or responsibility resulting from improper installation, even in reliance upon this information.

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Posted By: gtofloyd
Date Posted: February 17, 2005 at 3:34 PM

Thanks for the diagram. I'm still unsure about the bypass - does the direct wire use a different schematic then the kits, bypassing the factory security built into the key?

also, please understand, I have no problem with the $50 for labor - I actually thought that was low - it's the extra parts that bothered me. If they can wire around the security then why pay the $50 for the modulator. If they can't wire around it then how does the diagram posted above work? ....and $15 for each of the relays - relays are all the same and like $3-4 bucks (if not less in bulk). I bought the product from (best buy) and and if we assume I'm paying for the service there (best buy) - don't want to come of as complaining, but why would they mark up the extra parts that much - especially when thy sold me the kit as universal- ready to be installed in any car. I could see this if I took it to another shop that was upset I didn't buy it from them....

Posted By: thepencil
Date Posted: February 17, 2005 at 4:16 PM

How does it work you ask?

Well, wire everything that is require to remote start the car. To understand how it works, I don't think I can explain it to you in one post. You must do a bit of homework first to get yourself into understanding the the basic of remote starter so that you would be able to ask the right questions in the forum. A good foundation is how concrete knowledge are build on.

D1E_N555L_7-02B.pdf

Using the SEARCH botton on the top right coner is a good way to start.

How the bypass kit work on your car? I type in 555L in the search area and here are the result.

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