Technical Support

5 May 2011

EVO-RIDE will not program with Ford 80-bit SA stamped key.

Symptom: The EVO-RIDE will not program with a Ford 80-bit SA stamped key.

Cause A: The EVO-RIDE has an older firmware version that does not recognize the key.
Solution A: Update the EVO-RIDE to firmware version 1.03 (or newer) with the FLASH-LINK UPDATER and program the module.

Cause B: Even though the key is 80-bit the vehicle may not be equipped with 80-bit encryption. On 80-bit systems the immobilizer power wire at pin #1 of the immobilizer connector has +12VDC when the key is inserted. On 40-bit systems the immobilizer power wire only has +12VDC with ignition.
Solution B: If the vehicle is a 40-bit system - Download the latest EVO-RIDE installation guide and follow programming procedure #2.

Cause C: The Yellow (Immobilizer Power) wire of the EVO-RIDE is connected to the vehicle's ignition and not connected to pin #1 of the immobilizer connector.
Solution C: Connect the Yellow wire of the EVO-RIDE to pin #1 of the immobilizer connector.

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