Fortin Newsletter - May 2011

Stop clowning around!
Get the EVO and never juggle with programming again!

Technical Support Notes:


Hyundai & Kia Data Key Bypass with EVO-ALL & EVO-CAN.

EVO-ALL & EVO-CAN now comes preloaded with immobilizer key bypass (and more) on most 2006-2012 Hyundai & Kia models:

  • 2006-2012 Hyundai
  • 2006-2012 Kia
  • Regular key and Push-to-start Proximity key supported.
Now preloaded on hardware version 3 of EVO-ALL & EVO-CAN. Hardware version 3 required and now shipping. Hardware version 2 not supported.
  • The EVO's powerful processor cracks and clones any existing vehicle key. A valid key is only required during programming.
  • No scan tool required.
  • No special download required.
  • No internet connection required.
  • No registration or login required.
  • No key required.
  • Foot-brake control on Push-to-start vehicles. No relay required.
  • Reservation mode available with manual transmission vehicles.
  • Real-time Tachometer output via dual-CAN architecture.

Visit the EVO-ALL
View the EVO-ALL & Hyundai / Kia Installation Guide (Adobe Flash)
Visit the EVO-CAN
View the EVO-CAN & Hyundai / Kia Installation Guide (Adobe Flash)

2011 Dodge Journey Push-to-Start (Exclusive)

Now preloaded on EVO-ALL firmware version 3.00 & EVO-CHR firmware version 2.07:

  • Immobilizer bypass, lock, unlock, arm, disarm, tachometer status, door status, hatch status, hatch release, hood status, hand-brake status and foot-brake status.
  • Manual and automatic transmission.
  • Key take-over: After entering the vehicle - push and release the push-to-start button twice.

Visit the EVO-ALL
View the EVO-ALL & 2011 Dodge Journey - Push-to-start Installation Guide (Adobe Flash)
Visit the EVO-CHR
View the EVO-CHR & 2011 Dodge Journey - Push-to-start Installation Guide (Adobe Flash)

EVO-ALL & EVO-CAN simplified on Buick, Chevrolet & GMC.

Now preloaded on EVO-ALL & EVO-CAN firmware version 3.00 for new General Motors flip-key / blade-key ignition systems:

  • Buick LaCrosse 2010-2011
  • Buick Regal 2011
  • Chevrolet Camaro 2010-2011
  • Chevrolet Cruze 2011
  • Chevrolet Equinox 2010-2011
  • GMC Terrain 2010-2011
  • Simplified Installation.
  • Only 9 connections required for complete key bypass, remote-starter and key-less entry installation. All connections are at the ignition column.
  • No additional parts required with EVO-ALL. One relay and one resistor required with EVO-CAN.
  • Easy self-learning 3 step programming procedure:
    1. Press and hold the programming button.
    2. Plug in 3 connectors.
    3. Turn key on/off twice. Programming Complete.
  • Unlimited programming attempts. Any original flip-key / blade-key is cloned so the module can be reprogrammed multiple times without filling up the vehicles limited key memory.

Visit the EVO-ALL
View the EVO-ALL & General Motors Installation Guide (Adobe Flash)
Visit the EVO-CAN
View the EVO-CAN & General Motors Installation Guide (Adobe Flash)

2011 Ford Fiesta Push-to-start (Exclusive)

Now preloaded on EVO-ALL firmware version 2.12 and newer:

  • Automatic and Manual transmission.
  • Push-to-start button control including lock, unlock, arm, disarm, tachometer, door status, hatch status, hatch release, hood status, hand-brake status and foot-brake status.

Visit the EVO-ALL
View the EVO-ALL & 2011 Ford Fiesta - Automatic Transmission Installation Guide (Adobe Flash)
View the EVO-ALL & 2011 Ford Fiesta - Manual Transmission Installation Guide (Adobe Flash)

EVO-ALL Nissan & Infiniti Push-To-Start

  • Infiniti QX56 2011
  • Infiniti M37 2011
  • Infiniti M56 2011
  • Nissan Altima 2007-2011
  • Nissan Cube 2011
  • Nissan Juke 2011
  • Nissan Maxima 2007-2011
  • Nissan Quest 2011
  • Automatic Push-to-start takeover: After entering the vehicle with the Intelligent-Key and closing the driver door the EVO-ALL will automatically turn the ignition ON. This allows the vehicle to put in to gear and driven without the need to press the Push-to-start button twice.
  • Auto Light Shutdown: When idle mode or pit stop mode is activated the EVO-ALL will automatically simulate the door opening to turn OFF the vehicle's auto-lights.
  • Manual Transmissions: The EVO-ALL automatically controls the vehicle's push-to-start button on all Nissan and Infiniti.
  • Compatible will all remote-starter brands with hard-wired (non data-link) connections.

Visit the EVO-ALL
View the EVO-ALL & Nissan/Infiniti Installation Guide (Adobe Flash)
View the EVO-ALL & 2011 Nissan Quest - Push-to-start Installation Guide (Adobe Flash)
View the EVO-CAN & 2011 Nissan Quest - Push-to-start Installation Guide (Adobe Flash)

EVO-ALL Nissan & Infiniti Intelligent-Key Knob

  • Infiniti QX56 2008-2010
  • Nissan Armada 2008-2010
  • Nissan Maxima 2007-2011
  • Nissan Murano 2005-2007
  • Nissan Pathfinder 2009-2011
  • Nissan Rogue 2008-2011
  • Nissan Sentra 2007-2011
  • Nissan Versa 2007-2011
  • Automatic key take-over: After entering the vehicle with the Intelligent-Key the EVO-ALL will automatically unlock the turn-knob so the vehicle can be put in to gear and driven without having to shut-down and restart the vehicle.
  • No relay required: The EVO-ALL controls the turn-knob with its internal relay.

Visit the EVO-ALL
View the EVO-ALL & Nissan/Infiniti Installation Guide (Adobe Flash)

2011 Subaru with TB-SUBARU2 (Exclusive)

Exclusive immobilizer bypass on all 2011 Subaru models:

  • Subaru Forester 2011
  • Subaru Legacy 2011
  • Subaru Outback 2011
  • Subaru Tribeca 2011
  • Dealer scan tool required for programming.
  • Can be connected directly to TB-CONTROL, EVO-CAN or EVO-ALL.
  • Use with TB-CONTROL for only immobilizer bypass.
  • Use with EVO-CAN or EVO-ALL to include control for all convenience features through CAN.

Visit the TB-SUBARU2
View the TB-SUBARU2 Installation Guide (Adobe Flash)

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Technical Support Note
Remote-start shutdown on Hyundai / Kia Push-to-start with EVO-ALL

Affected Products:

  • EVO-ALL
Affected Vehicles:
  • Hyundai Equus
  • Hyundai Genesis
  • Hyundai Sonata
  • Kia Borrego
  • Kia Forte
  • Kia Magentis
  • Kia Sorento
  • Kia Soul

Symptom: 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.

Cause: 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.

Solution: Connect the Yellow/Red wire from the EVO-ALL to a +12VDC constant source.

Technical Support Note
Factory alarm triggers when remote-starting with EVO-CHR

Affected Products:

  • EVO-CHR - firmware version 2.04 or newer
Affected Vehicles:
  • Any Chrysler
  • Any Dodge
  • Any Jeep

Symptom: 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.

Cause: The EVO-CHR has not been programmed to disarm the factory alarm before remote-start.

Solution: 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. Then complete the remainder of the programming procedure as described in the installation guide. Disable the unlock-before and relock-after remote-start option in the remote-starter's programming.

Technical Support Note
EVO-RIDE will not program with Ford 80-bit SA stamped key

Affected Products:

  • EVO-RIDE
Affected Vehicles:
  • Any 2010-2011 Ford

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 #3.

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.