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 battery gets drained during cold weather on 2008 and newer GM vehicles when using either a CAN-SL2 or CAN-SL-PL. This situation occurs when the vehicle is not being used regularly during cold temperatures. The additional battery consumption is caused by the module on the factory immobilizer circuit. The factory immobilizer on GM vehicles must be constantly energised in order to perform an immobilizer bypass during remote-start. The module requires an idle-current of 3mA with all vehicles, but requir...

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