Questions & Answers - Recent questions tagged jeep-grand-cherokee

Why is the vehicle not responding?

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:20:58 +0000

I have a Fortin evo all, a evo start lte, and also shock sensor. I’m getting feedback from the car which shows up on the Evo start, but commands sent aren’t working, and when the evo alarm goes off the vehicle alarm does not. I was hoping you could tell me if there’s some wiring that I’m not aware of, or if the process with the dcryptor is wrong? everything seemed to program correctly. I used the CHR7 T-harness and it’s on a 2018 grand Cherokee. What am I missing?

I need the wiring diagram for EVO-KEY for my Jeep Grand Cherokee 2007

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:23:30 +0000

I want to bypass the ignition SKIM so I can install 2 way remote start (aftermarket).

I need installation guide or wiring diagram

2015 jeep grand Cherokee PTS using evo all climate shuts off with remote start

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:05:14 +0000

Installed an evo all a while ago but customer noticed the climate is off when she starts with evo all 3x lock and start 2

When she uses factory remote start or manual start climate turns on no problem

It’s turning the climate off the screen says climate off even though she turns it all on before she shuts Jeep off

2015 jeep grand Cherokee diesel PTS

EVO-All and CHRT4 - no connection type option

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 21:43:30 +0000

Greetings,

Programming an EVO-ALL for install in a 2012 Grand Cherokee PTS, planning to use a CHRT4 T-harness for install.

When programming the unit with the FLASH-LINK, firmware 59.02 in the section for selecting 'Connection Type', it only presents 'Wire-to-wire' option...is that correct?

Evo chrt4 lights keep flashing. 2013 Jeep grand Cherokee

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 20:35:30 +0000

Hello I am trying to install my fortín Evo Chrt4 i am running into the issue in step 1 and 2 when I plug in the power while holding the button the the Evo the lights won’t stop flashing (red yellow blue) I read a little on the FAQ page and seems like I may need to flash but I read a colleagues reply on another post that said if I provide a S/N number you would be able to tell if the module has been flashed or not.

S/N: 001A07 560440

Looking forward to hearing from you

Mac Mehaidli

Evo-all standalone in a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 11:24:27 +0000

Will the Evo-all work as a standalone starter for a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

My client says he called and spoke to someone here and they assured him it would monitor his factory remote and act as a standalone remote starter and then sold him an evo-all unit.

I can turn on the option when I flash it but there is only an install guide for the standard bypass installation and not a standalone starter? Was he misinformed or am I missing something?

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Starts the shuts off immediately

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:24:27 +0000

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. EVO -All Inside Firmware 69.06 Hardware inside 7.0
CHR7A wiring harness. Installed according to directions and got the lights on the EVO-All as shown. DCRYPTOR process seemed to be successful.
Vehicle starts then stops within 1-2 seconds.
Are there any settings/options I should be setting?

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Turns on but no crank, no start.

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 18:21:44 +0000

Installing Evo All, stand alone with Thar-CHR5 harness. Ignition and MUX wires are connected, module is programmed, key is programmed. Dash lights up, fuel pump buzzes but not start.

With the harness, I connected the yellow-yellow (ignition), green/red-purple (MUX), and white/red-pink/orange (starter) wires. is there something I'm missing?

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee brake wire relay

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 13:22:46 +0000

What relay do I use to wire directly to my brake? My evo all is not shutting down when the brake is pressed and tech support said I need to wire directly to the brake with a relay to reverse polarity.

Thank you.

2004 jeep Grand Cherokee evo all , connection 1 only 3 wires ?

Mon, 10 May 2021 22:26:55 +0000

Per connection 1. On the guide it's only showing Ignition, Data. Theres no 12v constant, or Accessory, or Start. So I'm just wondering why these connections are not needed... I mean literally looks like 2 or 3 wires on the 20 pin to use, and the 2 on the Red plug. I'm so lost on how this is working. Videos online show tapping into the main loom and grabbing the accessory, and starter, and constant to start the vehicle. Then the 2 wires for the bypass. Also last question do I need to hookup the obd2. Is that the same as data ?

I have 2006 Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD.

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 08:55:37 +0000

I have 2006 Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD. Which module should i buy?

2005 Grand Cherokee oem alarm goes off after starting

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 17:24:49 +0000

When I start my Cherokee in the morning after sitting all night the OEM alarm goes off after the vehicle starts. The alarm will shut off if I press the unlock button and the vehicle will stay running but this is not an ideal situation. How can I stop it from doing this?

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2001 tachometer signal

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 18:41:33 +0000

Hello, I am using an Evo-All version 7 system on a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee, normally the firmware used should be 4.06, this is only available on version 6, so I use 74.22, everything works perfectly well except the tachometer signal which is not suitable, when I use my remote start the engine starts well then shuts off after a few seconds (the skim works well the problem does not come from the)

I know that some people will tell me to buy a version 6 in order to put firmware 4.06 in it but I live in France and it is very difficult to find the Fortin brand here, and therefore even more difficult to have a choice on the hardware versions ...

Do you have a solution? Is the signal present and not strong enough? (I ordered a digital oscilloscope to check this) Would it be possible to get an update worthy of the name for the J1850 protocol and the Evo-All version 7?

Hoping to have a solution ...

grand cherokee 2016 shuts down

Fri, 01 May 2020 14:52:43 +0000

progrmaing went fine, decrypt as well, am running evo all Hardware 6 firmware 74.39 stand alone t harness on my grand cherokee 2016 , all i need is the remote start using OEM key ( 3 CLICKS), the car now starts and shuts right away, am using the standard recommended options for standalone t harness, when i press the brake pedal its stays a bit longer then again shuts down, my car is not equipped with hood pin and i never grounded the dark blue wire, any recommendations?, beofre firmware update i was on 74.22, the car starts with the triple lock but wouldn't shut down.

VIN DA4RJ6DT5G4002762

2015 Jeed Grand Cherokee PTS, EVO ONE and Drone DR-3400

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 23:13:34 +0000

Hi,

i have a 2015 jeep grand cherokee PTS, i installed the EVO-ONE with T-harness using guide 24941, programming the bypass, and dcryptor worked the first time. hooked up the drone mobile DR-3400 to the bypass, yes wires are switched, and bypass remote starter side is flashed 0.50. i tried to start it with the drone app and it wouldnt start, the factory alarm just went off. i then turned on option D2, reinstalled, now doors will unlock after trying to start it with the drone app, but thats all it does. ignition doesnt turn on or anything.i get a message from the drone app saying "remote start failed" what can i try to get this to work properly?

Thanks

2005 Jeep grand cherokee EVO-CHRT5

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 11:50:33 +0000

Unit acts as if runs through the motions and wants to start but the starter never engage's.

I've checked my wireing 3 times and am wondeing if unit is flashed with the proper firmware?

Flashlink v_4.51_x86_x64

When will 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee be ready?

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 18:44:30 +0000

When will remote start for 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee be released?

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Evo-One Keeps running with key removed

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 09:37:01 +0000

Issue developed recently. Jeep remote starts just fine. Sometimes it keeps running after the key has been removed. I think this happens when the Jeep has been remote started. When I am done driving and remove the key everything turns off, but the engine continues to run. It looks like there is a solid orange light on the device. If I disconnect the red connector the Jeep shuts off.

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee parking light wires/connector 5pin

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 12:26:03 +0000

Installing EVO-CHRT6 on 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee push to start gas model. The instruction show the parking light connect to be 10pin. My jeep has a 5 pin connector at the light switch. Which pin (color) do I connect to parking light function? Do I still need to add 1k ohm resistor to this connection?

'07 Jeep GC, MUX voltage, key on- no crank, verifying wiring connections

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 23:55:50 +0000

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel Automatic, EVO-CHRT5 T harness, standalone F diagram. 74.07 firmware, 6.0 hardware, Bypass checked "on" are A1,3,7 C1, D1, D2, all other options are checked "off". OEM key programming was successful. When I push lock 3X the ingition comes on but engnine does not crank. I checked ignition connection after lock 3x, the power consant (white /blue) =12v and starter cranking (white/red) = 11.9v. The MUX voltage (VOM on green /red and chassis ground) with no key =4.19v, key in=3.61v, key on=.993v, crank =.36v.... when remote starting "key on" =1.05v, "key off"=4.19v, cranking = .40V. .. I also have error codes/warnings ( trans temp, 4WD system fault) that appear on dash when it tries to remote start. I have attached pic of wiring to the ingnition connection. I'm questioning MUX voltage and correct wiring? attached pics. the wires are soldered to pins in connector

factory alarm Problem with remote start

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 14:30:21 +0000

I have jeep grand cherokee 2013 (push to start) and install EVO-CHRT4 without the rf kit

when I trun remote start it was sounding horn and hazard lamp and not stopping

When trying to run the car with remotes, the alarm times work and the time does not work

Update my device to 74.29

Park lights and hood pin are not installed

Options:

C1

D1

D6

I hope to solve the problem

Best regard

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee DTCs after remote start is used

Sat, 10 Nov 2018 12:18:24 +0000

I purchased a evo all stand alone remote start with the T harness. After installing the unit I tested the remote start and everything seems to work as intended but I noticed that after using the remote start the check engine light on. So I read the codes and cleared them with my snap on solus ultra scanner. I then started the truck with the key to confirm they were cleared and all was good. I tried the remote start and again after it started the truck I have the same 3 DTCs

U110A Lost communication with steering column module - CAN- C

U0103 Lost communication with electric gear shift module

U1411 Implausible fuel volume signal received

The unit also does not turn on the heat or A/C. Nothing on the dash is on radio, gauges etc.

Recent EVO-ALL firmware does not work on 07 Grand Cherokee.

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 22:21:43 +0000

I've recently upgraded my remote start system in my 07 Grand Cherokee. What I had was and Autopage remote start unit with and EVO-ALL using 74.08 firmware. All functions worked on that system. I decided to upgrade to a new Compustar CMS7200 unit while keeping the EVO-ALL. During installation, I wanted to check which options I could set in the EVO-ALL using the flash link updater. When I hooked it up, it told me that new firmware is available and 74.35 was recommended. I upgraded the firmware and set the options and tested it out. Everything worked except the remote start. The vehicle would start and run for about 3 seconds and then shutdown. Knowing that my previous system didn't do this, I downgraded back to 74.08 which worked fine. I ended up going between several versions of firmware trying to get the later versions to work. I tried 74.34, then 74.22 and both shutdown the remote start immediately. I also tried 74.14 which worked. During this process, I was trying to troubleshoot the unlock-lock before remote start, so i downgraded to 74.12 noting how 74.14 made the relock faster after unlock before remote start. After this, it told me my unit can't be flashed anymore. So why doesn't the newer firmware work? And can you unlock my EVO-ALL so that I can manage the options in it?

2007 jeep grand cherokee diesel immobilizer light will not turn off, no start

Sun, 24 Dec 2017 14:05:09 +0000

im using a compustart combo unit, evo-chr with harness the connection type d in the manual and programming works, i can control the door locks etc..., however the vehicle does not remote start and the immobilizer light on the cluster remains flashing. any ideas? do i need to turn on datalink protocol F2?

i have updated the firmware aswell

#001a606 733795

06 grand cherokee evo-all with t-harness, module wont program

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 23:39:09 +0000

evo-all and chr5 t harness, wired according to F on guide, blue light on, turn key on, blue light off and nothing happens. Turn key off and blue light comes back on. Tried 2 differet evo-alls, two different harness' and even tried reversing the gray and gray/black wire in harness in case harness was incorrect. Also tried different firmwares. Still nothing.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Push-to-Start 2011EVO-CHRT4 programming?

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 15:44:32 +0000

When installing this unit the programming guide only shows a turn key vehicle. So when it says turn key on what do I do? press start switch twice? which guide should i use? I was just doing preliminary research before I do the vehicle. Thanks

Do I have to connect any wires for Jeep Grand Cherokee 2006?

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 15:50:11 +0000

Hi,

I have tried to understand the manual, but not sure. It seems, that I have to connect one yellow wire to ignition wire, but not so sure about that. One installation video says, that I should connect 4 wires: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic9W71gnRF0 - is it the correct or should I just connect 1 yellow wire and if Yes, then to which colour?

BR,

Ivo

Just bought a Fortin int-sl+ and Compustar cs800-s remote starter

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 01:05:25 +0000

Will i still need to add any relays or resistors for:

Factory Alarm Desarm, Power Locks and Parking Lights ?

on my Jeep Grand Cherokee 2004

Please Help with this

ENGINE SERVICE LAMP ON MY JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2014

Tue, 09 May 2017 05:00:21 +0000

GOOD AFTERNOON

I WAS INSTALL EVO ALL CH-6 WITH FRIMWARE( 74.30 ) FOR MY JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2014 BUT AFTER STARTING WITH REMOTE START SYSTEM THE ENGINE SERVICE LAMP WAS ON

AND THE DTC RECORD ( B1A7D-01 ON RFH MODULE ) START BUTTON-GENERAL ELECTRIC FAILURE

AND ( U0415-00 ON TCM ) DESCRIPTION: INVALID DATA RECEIVED FROM ABS "A"

ANY HELP

BEST REGARD

Right module for Jeep Grand Cherokee wk2

Mon, 01 Aug 2016 23:35:00 +0000

Hi,

My name is Luis and I am from Argentina. I would like to order the CHRT6 and I will make the installation by myself.

I want to know if

1. Is this the right model for my JGC ?

2. Do I have to buy flash link updater as well ?

3. If my automatic liftgate will continue working as original ?

This is my VIN numebrs just in case 1C4RJFCG2EC251222

Thanks in advance

Luis

No blue LED flashing during programming / Check Engine light after remote start / Grand Cherokee 2015 PTS Diesel

Sun, 21 Feb 2016 08:11:53 +0000

Tried to install Evo-All with THAR-CHR6 on my Grand Cherokee 2015 PTS.

Q1: Is it necessary to connect the Purple door pin and White-Green parking lights? I didn't because Parking lights connector hadn't a white/green but a white/grey on position 1, and on the left driver kick panel side there two harnesses with connectors with several purple cables. If Yes, what is the function of the parking light and door pin connection? Is there a way to check (upfront with multimeter) which purple cable I should connect to?

Q2: Without the two connections mentioned above I did the programming which went ok until step 10. The blue LED did not start to flash, but stayed on. I crosschecked the CAN connections which are ok.

Thnx, R

2006 Grand Cherokee will start but not shut off with brake or key

Sun, 10 Jan 2016 15:16:46 +0000

I just installed an evo-chrt5 every thing seems to be working fine except the car will not shut off with brake or key after starting with remote start.

CHRT4 installation with Parking Lights

Mon, 23 Nov 2015 16:51:22 +0000

In the installation instruction it notes:

If a parking lights (+) wire is use : they require more than

10Amp. Connect the remote-starter’s power directly to the

vehicles battery with the appropriate fuse.

Does this apply to connecting the (-) Parking Lights from plug A, on a Stand Alone installation?

2007 Grand Cherokee started doesn't crank

Thu, 08 Oct 2015 21:00:44 +0000

I installed everything with installation f, checked my connections programmed the unit, locked the jeep three times. lights came one heard fuel pump come on but the starter never cranked. It tried once again did the same thing then shut down did it forget something.

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2007 wont start

Thu, 07 May 2015 10:56:16 +0000

Hi,

i install a Fortin Evo All with a T-Harness. I connect it with the yellow iginiton cable and then with the vehicle.

then in make the install process and the car wont start. On Page 11 is a information about Pin A18 blue/red cable to MUX. But i cant find a cable from the iginiton plug connector who match with the same color.

can you give me a tip for this ??? Which cable must connected ??

Sorry for my bad english :-D

Thanks Stefan

Security light keeps flashing while running 2007 grand cherokee

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 20:17:24 +0000

Using Evo all CHrt5 securtiy light keeps flashing after remote started. Tried different evo alls loaded different firmware each time same thing. The light goes off after key takeover. Service #001A06440808.

2008 Grand Cherokee Evo-All Stand alone will program but wont start

Mon, 12 Jan 2015 12:10:35 +0000

I installed the chrt4 stand alone unit on a 2008 grand Cherokee. It will program but will not start the vehicle. I tested to see if the yellow/blue wire had constant voltage(12V) and if the yellow/blue wire had voltage(12V) when attempting to start and it did. Im just at a loss for why it wont start. Any help would be appreciated. I bought this from the fortin website and supposedly it is updated with the latest software.

thank you

Evo-All No response

Sat, 10 Jan 2015 21:20:52 +0000

I am installing the Evo-All into my 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I believe the wiring is correct and I updated the firmware to the latest available. But when I try to program it I get a solid red LED and a rapidly flashing blue LED and I have the EVO-All set to remote start after 3 pushes of the lock button on my key fob. However nothing happens even if I try Lock-Unlock-Lock. Any clues?

Which terminal on relay?

Wed, 07 Jan 2015 15:07:45 +0000

I'm installing an EVO-CHRT5 Stand Alone installation on a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. A14 on the 20-pin connection requires a - connection from the parking light relay. Can anyone tell me which terminal of the relay I should tap into?

im using the evo all with 4.06 firmware

Tue, 30 Dec 2014 15:38:43 +0000

im using the evo all with 4.06 firmware, and the car starts but quickly turns off after a few seconds, even with the keys in the lock barrel. car is 2001 jeep grand cherokee 4.0L

Does diesel option D1.3 generate any tach data or is it only a start delay?

Tue, 30 Dec 2014 11:33:30 +0000

I have a customer with a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee turbo diesel. We want to use an EVOCHR5 along with a CoolStart LC7 2-way remote start.

The LC7 does have a tachless mode which I'm pretty sure will work fine, but is there any way to get tach data from the EVO? It looks like the only EVO setting that has anything to do with the diesel is D1.3, but that is only enabled when using the EVO as a stand alone, so I suspect it's only a start delay.

Thanks!

2001 jeep grand cherokee starts by quickly shut off with in a few seconds?

Sun, 28 Dec 2014 18:53:17 +0000

2001 jeep grand cherokee starts but after a few seconds shuts off, tach is connected to cool start RS00-G5 aeries remote starter. using the evo all remote start with 4.06 firmware

Enable defrost and heated seats on 2007 grand cherokee

Tue, 02 Dec 2014 10:33:19 +0000

Programmed the module to enable heated seats and defrost, but they do not activate when the vehicle is started. Is there something else that needs to be configured? I think those are both can bus signals to turn on. Thanks

ken

2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Won't Come Out Of Park During Key Takeover

Tue, 25 Nov 2014 15:34:47 +0000

2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Crimestopper RS1-G5, EVO-ALL & THAR-CHR4. Everything works and programmed as it should. If performing key takeover, shifter will not move from park. Shut R.S. off first, and it works fine. Customer has not come back in yet as I haven't had time to look at it yet. (So I don't recall the firmware version, but I think I used the minimum stated, 4.09) I *think* I ran into this before, but was quite some time ago and don't remember a cure. Thoughts?

2006 Jeep Grand Cheeroke won't program with evo-all and t harness

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 04:10:09 +0000

installed evo-chrt5 into a 2006 jeep grand cherokee.followed install instructions for a stand alone remote start. flashed and updated and turn on the stand alone function. go to program the evo-all the blue light comes one. then turn the ignition to run and the blue light flashes. then turn the key off and stil flashes ike it's suppose to, but when you go to press the lock button on the OEM remote it doesn't turn off the blue light to say it's programed the blue light just keeps flashing. any suggestions.

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2.7 CRD - Evo-ALL + what to choose THAR

Thu, 21 Aug 2014 00:01:38 +0000

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2.7 CRD - Evo-ALL + what to choose THAR?

remote starter not working by data

Thu, 14 Aug 2014 18:07:48 +0000

I have a 1999 jeep grand cheroee with no stock alarm also Have a cool start RS00-G4 and fortin INT-SL+. I have flashed the INT_SL+ to the latest firmware and programed step 17 of the cool start to start by 3 presses of the OEM lock button. Nothing happens. I think everything is wired right and the programing went ok as far as I know. It will start if I touch the green start wire of the cool start to ground when programed that way but not by the data bus what could be wrong?

remote starter not working by data

Thu, 14 Aug 2014 18:07:46 +0000

I have a 1999 jeep grand cheroee with no stock alarm also Have a cool start RS00-G4 and fortin INT-SL+. I have flashed the INT_SL+ to the latest firmware and programed step 17 of the cool start to start by 3 presses of the OEM lock button. Nothing happens. I thing everything is wired right and the programing went ok as far as I know. It will start if I touch the green start wire of the cool start to ground when programed that way but not by the data bus what could be wrong?

Door locks not working

Thu, 20 Feb 2014 20:49:44 +0000

I recently installed the INT-SL+ in my wj 2000 Grand Cherokee in conjunction with Crimestoppers Cool Start via data link.

Remote start works fine however doors won't lock or unlock. INT-SL+ has firmware 3.01

Any ideas on how to fix this ?

EU Diesel WK

Tue, 28 Jan 2014 10:29:49 +0000

Hello,

I Drive a 2008' Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland with the 3,0l Diesel Engine.

I want to install a Fortin remote Start Module. Which Module is working with the Diesel model?

My car has this modern Chip Key (like Mercedes Benz keys)

I have a 2005' Diesel Grand Cherokee too. But this vehicle has an ordinary Key. Is here a possibility too?

Thank you in Advance!

Best greets from Germany !