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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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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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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By default the Compustar, Arctic Start and NU-Start remote-start/alarm modules are not programmed out of the box to communicate with the Fortin 2-way data-link protocol. These modules must have a programming Group - Option (4-11) changed to Optional Setting 2 to communicate with Fortin bypass modules through the RS-232 2-way Data-Link plug. Option Programming using a 1-way Remote: 1) Hold down the LOCK + START buttons for 2.5 seconds, then release. The parking lights will flash once to con...

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The UltraStart will send a very brief crank signal but immediately shuts down. When the UltraStart is used with the EVO-CHR the crank signal duration is not long enough to effectively start the vehicle, so the vehicle will not appear to be getting a crank signal at all. The UltraStart remote-car-starter needs a solid ground on the foot-brake input in order to remote-start. The output from the EVO-CHR has a transistor on its output and does not provide a solid enough ground. If the UltraStart does not se...

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This only applies to the EVO-CHR when using the THAR-CHR2 T-harness on non TIP-Start vehicles. The security light will come on when the vehicle is remote-started and will remain on after a key-takeover and the remote-starter is shut-down. The security light with either flash or come on solid (depending on the vehicle). The EVO-CHR's White/Black wire only needs to be connected the vehicles MUX if the 5-pin ignition harness has a (+) Starter wire. Choose from one of the following: 1. There is a (+) Star...

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The factory alarm is triggered when the vehicle is remote-started when using an EVO-CHR. The EVO-CHR was programmed without indicating that the vehicle has a factory alarm and will not disarm the factory alarm during remote-start. This will cause the factory alarm to trigger as soon as it is remote-started. Unplug the module and reprogram it starting from programming step 1. Just after step 7 in the programming sequence do either of the following to enable automatic disarm on the EVO-CHR module as soon...

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The vehicle is equipped with keyless entry, but the door locks do not function with the remote-starter. The EVO-CHR did not detect the factory key-fob during step 9 of the programming sequence. During step 9 of the programming sequence: If the vehicle is equipped with keyless entry: Press either the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the factory keyless remote.The LED will turn OFF to indicate that the programming is complete.If the EVO-CHR is unplugged before this step is complete, restart the programming se...

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This FAQ applies to the EVO-CHR and THAR-CHR2 with the 2005-2007 Jeep Cherokee and 2007 Jeep Compass. Other vehicles using the EVO-CHR and THAR-CHR2 may be affected. The vehicles accessory (radio & heater) will oscillate on and off rapidly when the key has been inserted and turned to the ON/RUN position, after the vehicle has been remote-started and before the foot-brake has been pressed to shut down the remote-starter. In some cases a buzzing sound can be heard. This will cause the vehicles check engine...

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The factory alarm triggers when remote-starting and the unlock-before/relock-after remote-start programming option has been enabled on the remote-starter programming options - but unlock/relock does not work. The EVO-CHR has not been programmed to disarm the factory alarm before remote-start. During the EVO-CHR programming - after the key has been turned to the ON position and the LED starts flashing - press UNLOCK on the remote-starter's remote OR ground the EVO-CHR's Purple/White wire for 1 second. Th...

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