Directed Electronics XpressKit DBALL2 Databus All Combo Bypass Module

I purchased this bypass module to use with the install of my Avital 4113LX remote start. Install was a breeze due to only needing one of the wires to run to the BCM on my 2007 TrailBlazer, not typical for most vehicles. Once the firmware was downloaded, install took no time. I also retained all of the factory functions of my OE key fob for door lock/unlock. I had read with 1-button remote starts, you lose the functionality of the OE key fob. This module is also Smart Start compatible if you desire to have an app and pay for the service. If you are unsure if this module will work for your vehicle, you can go to Directed website and do a search to see if it will work.

As I have recently updated or rather upgraded from a 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT to a '07 Eclipse Spyder GT, that purchase also necessitated the purchase of another Viper alarm system. The first one was installed at Audio Express in Raleigh, NC, who I highly recommend to anyone that might be in need of audio installations and/or alarm systems. While I would have no problem allowing those guys to take car of my vehicle once more, I am much further away now so I started looking closer to home. Here on Amazon, the Viper systems have recommendations for audio and tilt sensors to be added, which is good to know and to purchase, but I learned one vital thing that without having a background in this aspect of electronics, it could be, would be, and will be the reason your pockets are a little lighter than necessary. When I learned from other customer reviews that Best Buy could install the Viper, I called and after telling a gentleman with the Geek Squad what I needed done, he asked if I had a bypass module. I asked if it was included with the Viper and he advised me it would be a separate purchase. He then said the bypass module at Best Buy cost $99, but the explanation given as to the purpose of the bypass module escaped me, but I knew that I needed to learn quickly. So, I called to Audio Express to find out what this module was and the gentleman broke its functions down for me but this time, he told me the brand I would need after getting my vehicle's make and model along with the price: $99. "Shoot."-that's what I thought. That brought me back here and guess what? The price was beaten by more than half, and it will be installed in the coming days. This module, according to the xpresskit.com website, covers 95% of the cars on the road today and is also the one found on BestBuy.com. The cost has a nice ring to it, sort of like a cash register. Update-4/10/2014: Today I had my Viper 5906V installed on my '07 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT. Although the tech told me many places will not install any alarm systems on a manual drive, he did not have a problem with it. I am not sure if the steps are the same for remote start on a manual versus an automatic, but the steps to get the remote start engaged feels much like Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson following that sequence of steps to open up the Batpole. Hahaha! As verified by other reviews, this Dball 2 should cover most vehicles, but there are exceptions so be sure to check xpresskit.com to verify what your vehicle will need. One thing I will have to get that I did not know the Viper lacked is a proximity sensor. When I had my first Viper installed back in 2008, I did not know this feature was not built into the alarm, but a proximity sensor was added so my lack of knowledge led me to believe a Viper had this already. Through the recommendation of Amazon, I purchased audio and tilt sensors, which are definitely needed, but especially since I have a fabric top, the proximity sensor is absolutely necessary. I hope this helps provide those who are novices like me to know ahead of time what all the parts that will make your Viper that much better. ~K.I.S.S~

DEI makes great products. They make CLIFFORD, VIPER, PYTHON & AVITAL alarms so you have an idea of who they are. The DBALL2 is step up from the DBALL. Depending on Year, Make, & Model it will do the following -Send RF signal for Remote Start (Makes your car think key is in ignition) -Provides wires so you don't have to search for them in your car like... Hood pin - Trunk pin - Dome Light - Foot Brake - Parking Brake - Lights - Tachometer - Lock/Unlock - and more On some vehicles you can get a vehicle specific harness for the DBALL2 so literally just plug and play and save you even more time.

This unit works okay but has some quirks. If you don't know, this is a databuss bypass module that you would use to remote start your car. It works for most cars. 1. It has to be installed by an authorized DEI installer. You can't program it yourself, which sucks. 2. It doesnt work for all cars and the programming process might require additional modules and/or accessories. 3. They took away the 3-Lock start about 2 years ago. This means you can't just buy this module and press the lock button 3 times to remote start your car. You have to have s separate module, like SmartStart or something to start your car. Other than that it works like it should. DEI is definitely a greedy company who will do all kinds of strange thinks to milk the consumer as much as possible Removing the 3-lock start option is a prime example of milking the consumer. They had absolutely no reason to remove that feature other than to increase the sales of their other products.

Fast shipping and good product. Sued this with the avital 4103LX to install a complete remote start in wife's 03 Grand Cherokee. It's been a few years now and it still works great. I used the hatch release function to turn on and off the rear defrost by taking the hatch release wire and tapping it into the defrost button wire behind the dash, have to hold the hatch release for 5-10 seconds, but it works. And doing this your self with these products is much cheaper then having one installed.

I installed this to get remote start on my 2006 GMC Canyon with PassLock. It works, but sometimes the little red light on the dashboard blinks after remote start, indicating that the passlock system thinks the key was somehow removed. If you shut the tryck down, it can't restart until the system resets, which is about 10 minutes from the initial starting attempt. Most of the time none of this is a problem... it's just that occasionally the light blinks for 10 minutes while driving. I notice it more in cold weather for some reason.

Excellent device

First, no instructions, you have to print them off their website. Second, if you don't purchase the loader cord, you have to find someone who will program it for you, but good luck. Most of them look offended for doing their job for them. Luckily I found someone that wasn't going to charge 50 bucks to plug a cord up and upload some information. I finished wiring up everything according to their specs, and turned it on to see if they light up..... Remote start powers on, bypass doesn't. I thought it was user error, but after hours and hours of changing up the ground and 12 volt wire locations, even fusing the power wire, I just gave up and called the place that programmed it for me and luckily was able to talk to a tech. He said that either the port on the bypass is fried, or the pin- connector holding ground and power cord is faulty. Of course it is!! He gave me the option to use the d2d (just using the 12v and ground wires and do a hardwire from there instead of using that pin connector and port). And so I did, and had to change my programming procedures in order to get it to work. I spent my time, patience, and sanity on this expecting for results on the correct wiring that I did. It was just as simple as a crappy port to turn everything into chaos. It was a very good thing that my vehicle specific wiring for their product was as simple as they get, because if I had needed any of those 12 other wires on that connector, I would have been screwed. And the KICKER: Don't bother calling DE tech support, it has "been their rules since 1984, that if you are not a directed electronics authorized install tech, they are not allowed to give out ANY technical instruction, troubleshoot, or wiring diagrams". Yet they sell them along with the kits which are DIY kits. And have the basic install videos available, which are not one bit of help. Do yourself a favor, and go with a fortin or an Idatalink. If you need light guidance or advice or vehicle specific diagrams, directed electronics will let you down! I would send it back, but the hassle of wiring up a new one , but just the fact I spent THAT LONG troubleshooting a problem to finally get it to work, that was not user error. Way to complicate it even more DE. Dont sell your product to the general public if you insist on neglecting the consumers info and helpful hints. I think it's time to change your "golden rule" because denying customer service in this day in age is only going to hurt you. Get with it DE!