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8 Jan 2009 Getting Started - Firmware Update FAQ

Can I update the firmware on my Bypass module? Not all Fortin Bypass modules are updatable by Internet. If the Bypass module has a bar-code with a 12-character serial number on its sticker the preloaded firmware can be updated by Internet. Why should I update the firmware on my Bypass module? All Bypass modules are preloaded at the factory with the latest firmware available at the time of manufacture. Since that time we may have enhanced the firmware to include support for new vehicles, added fun...

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6 Jan 2009 Getting Started - Important Bypass FAQ

What Bypass will work on my car and what does it do? Please visit www.ifar.ca and look up your vehicle make, model and year by using the search tools located at the very top of the page. The Web site contains all the information needed to determine what bypass you need for your specific application including the required firmware version of updatable Bypass modules. Please note that alarm disarm is NOT transponder bypass. The information will clearly state Transponder bypass. Where can I find a co...

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15 Jan 2010 Getting Started - Data-Link FAQ

What is data-link? Data-link is a high speed data communication link used between more than one after-market electronic device. These devices include remote-starters, alarm systems, GPS and telematics devices, and immobilizer bypass or interface module(s). The data-link protocol uses the EIA (Electronic Industries Association) RS-232 serial connection and communication standard. This is the exact same communication standard used with USB, which allows various electronic devices to communicate with ea...

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29 Dec 2008 Getting Started - Vehicle Wire Color and Photograph FAQ

Fortin Electronic Systems has released a new online vehicle wiring database. Below are answers to common questions regarding access to this service. What is this service used for? Fortin Electronic Systems has decided to provide additional wiring information to our customers who purchase our premier products. Since our objective is to simplify remote-starter and alarm-system installations we felt that this additional information would be beneficial to those installers who use our products to make...

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Articles relating to the installation and programming of our products. These articles contain the latest information and cover special instances that are not covered in each of the products generic installation manuals.

5 May 2011 Remote-start shutdown on Hyundai / Kia Push-to-start with EVO-ALL.

The door locks function correctly, the vehicle can be remote started and shutdown with the foot-brake, but it can not be shutdown with the remote. The wires at the foot-brake switch are reversed. The Yellow/Red of the EVO-ALL is connected to the foot-brake activation wire and not to the +12VDC constant source. Connect the Yellow/Red wire from the EVO-ALL to a +12VDC constant source.

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