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2024 L200 remote start

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:06:55 +0000

For Information ...I installed Evo-ALL (3x-lock) on a 2024 Mitsubishi L200 (diesel). I specified a 2024 Outlander in the manager. The start runtime was 10 minutes (like on the Outlander), but the number of remote starts after parking the car turned out to be 2 (the Outlander manual says 1). I connected CAN-H and CAN-L in the BCM, on the middle gray connector, on the pink and purple wires.

Take Over

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:00:17 +0000

Hello. When I install a remote start with Fortin on new Prado, pressing the start-stop button helps prevent the engine from stalling when I press the brake. However, on Kia and Hyundai, pressing the start-stop button doesn't help. The engine still stalls when I press the drake. What's the cause?

2024 Mistubishi Mirage PTS

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 08:38:35 +0000

Is the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage push-button start the same install as the 2023? Anyone done one?

PTS(-) on Mazda and horn wire on Subaru

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:03:46 +0000

Hello. 1. What is the wire for the horn (orange-black) in the Subaru diagram for? 2. Sometimes in Mazda diagrams on the wire for the PTS (-) it says "for idle mode"... And sometimes it doesn't say. Is this wire needed for remote start?

subaru crosstrek and take over

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 13:22:55 +0000

Hello. I installed evo-one (3x lock) on 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. When opening the door the engine stalls... What could be the reason?

Can Evo-All do 3x Factory remote start on Subaru 2019 Ascent with Push-to-start?

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 01:28:53 +0000

Can Evo-All do 3x Factory remote start on Subaru 2019 Ascent with Push-to-start?

2015 outlander euro

Fri, 03 May 2024 10:58:39 +0000

Hello. I also tried the master reset as you told me. I tried another device, which I tried on Ford before (001A07391859), but "take over" is not possible... it says on the monitor that the immobilizer system needs service.

2015 outlander take over

Wed, 01 May 2024 11:50:09 +0000

Hello. I installed Evo-Al for 2015 Outlander (PTS) Standalone. After remote start-up, we go in the car, I click 2 times on the Start-Stop button and he writes that he does not see the immobilizer (like this), and the engine turns off when pressing the brake.

2022 fortuner

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 03:41:11 +0000

Hello. Which instructions are suitable for Fortuner 2022? PTS.

2019 Elantra PTS, unable to program CanBus to Evo-One

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 14:14:23 +0000

Installed Evo-One on a 2019 Hyundai Elantra PTS. Verified wiring many times. When it comes to programming the module, all goes well till it’s time to program canbus section. I get it to the point the red led is flashing 5X then pauses. Push the PTS button twice to turn on ignition for canbus programming and nothing. No red led 10x then turning to blue. Any ideas into why this is happening would be great. Can usually get these figured out, but no luck here. Car has 2 different canbus hook ups, one at the obd connector and one behind the fuse panel.

Idle mode take over no longer working? 2019 Subaru Ascent PTS

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:55:38 +0000

I have a 2019 Subaru Ascent push to start. I installed the Evo One with the plug and play harness. everything was working fine...

I could activate idle mode by:

While vehicle is running, Activate Remote Start...Lights flash...Push the PTS Button once, orange light on PTS button would come on then off... get out and lock the doors...

Then Idle mode take over:

I would come back to the vehicle... unlock the doors... push the PTS button once, orange light would come on then off... press the brake pedal and then be able to go without shutdown)

I don't know what happened, but out of no where I can no longer do the take over after initiating idle mode.... when i press the PTS button nothing happens... no light comes on then off.... and when I press the brake the car shuts down....

I have tried reprogramming the module.... ive tried re adding the key to the module... same outcome. I am able to take over after a normal remote start... but not when I activate idle mode....

2022 citroen C5 aircross

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 09:26:35 +0000

What firmware is suitable for 2022 citroen c5 aircross?

No take over procedure for 2022 Civic PTS

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:56:45 +0000

I see no take over is available for 2022 Civic PTS. Is that because it's physically impossible or can a possible future firmware update add that feature?

VALET mode from crimestopper REVO4.1 remote :: Turbo mode activation

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 04:38:28 +0000

I have an EVO-ONE for remote start and built in Alarm ( using the horn )

EVO-ONE S/N : 002B04198955

The setup is configured for a Nissan Qashqai ( rogue sport ) 2019 with a PTS ( using T harness )

I have installed the crimestopper REVO4.1 rf kit succesfully and i have two questions :

1- How to enter the Valet mode from the REVO remote ( their guide is very basic and did not mention how to do so , Though i discovered by luck that holding the trunk button would disarm the EVO only for temp time till i lock again but do not know how to trigger the Valet to stop the starter and alarm completely )

2- I cannot find a way to activate turbo mode ( it is already enabled in option 19 with 2 minutes runtime ),

while the engine is running and i am inside the vehicle, i press the remote start on Revo remote ,The Car acknowledge by 3 parking light flashes then if i press the ignition push button the car shutsdown ( while it should keep running and then i should leave the car and lock it to activate turbo for the 2 minutes )

I am stuck on the part that it shouldnot shutdown when i press the push button

I tested also with the same procedure but without pressing the push button , the car keeps running for more than 5 minutes ( i believe it should be in idle mode and will shutdown after the full 15 minutes but i didnot test to wait for 15 minutes )

Sorry for the long description and thanks for your support

Wires seem miss-labeled in 2015 Sonata PTS instructions

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 14:36:48 +0000

Wire colors labeled differently on 2 pages for CAN1, description section says blu/wht install illustration has yel/brn

Evo one on 2020 Civic cranks but does not start

Sat, 09 May 2020 20:47:41 +0000

I added an Evo one to a 2020 Civic push button, using Thor07 harness. Programmes with 73.31, unable to get 73.33. The car starts normally after the install. 3 x lock, the engine turns over but does not start. It then stops and cranks again but does not start. Any thoughts?

pts wire connection

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 16:28:31 +0000

Hi,

I'm installing evo all on a 2011 Lexus RX350. Its really hard to get to the wires behind push to start button. I'd like to know if I really need to connect this wire or the module works without it as a stand alone remote starter. I'm using this giud. is this latest version ?

https://cdn02.fortin.ca/download/77041/evo-all_ig_sal_bi_lex_rx350_rx450h-nkto_a_77041.pdf

Focus RS 2017 PTS manuel Install guide

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 14:53:11 +0000

Ford Focus RS 2017 PTS manuel, guide d'installation disponible? Pas trouver

EVO-START2 Installation with EVO-ONE on Mitsubishi Outlander: Which connection model?

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 09:56:47 +0000

Car is a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander GT 3.0 PTS.

Everything was installed as per the instructions (EVO-ONE) and the software was updated as reccomended. The OEM key turns on the car without any problems.

When adding the EVO-START2, I realized that the BLACK 4-PIN CONNECTOR was not included with the EVO-START2 packaging. Before ordering the proper cable, I was wondering which connection (1. high powered, 2. low powered RF2A, 3. low powered with THarness) model I need to do with my car (as per the EVO-START2 installation guide).

I searched and saw that you don't sell a Mitsubishi Outlander THarness of any kind... so connections 1 and 3 seems out of the question, but I wanted to double check before ordering the RFA2A connector for connection 2.

It's official, EVO-ALL NIST1 is useless

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 17:14:24 +0000

I've tried everything. Resets/reprogramming, wires connected/not connected... when it's all said and done I have a t-harness that seems to work, brake lights come on - dash shows the 'push brake' icon and it never starts. Nothing. Lights flash 3 times and it's done.

2016 Juke AWD CVT.

What a waste of my time and money.

2011 QX56 PTS WIRE LOCATION

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 09:42:54 +0000

PLEASE HELP! How do you get to the wires behind t he push to start? 2011 qx56 thanks.

Car doesn't start after wiring evo-one

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 16:31:48 +0000

After wiring the evo-one, the guide states to make sure the vehicle starts before proceeding with programming (dcryptor). When I press the PTS button, it cranks once but doesn't start. If I press once again, I hear a click (sounds like a relay), but it doesn't even crank. I pressed again several times (15+), but there's nothing but a click (relay). I tried to disconnect the evo-one and the car crank but doesn't start neither... I triple check the wiring and everything seems fine. Any idea please?

Car is unlocking while remote started and Auto light issue

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 00:35:28 +0000

Hi, I installed fortin Evo-all with Crimestopper rs4-g5 and everything working fine expect for one issue. I find that car is getting unlocked when it is remoted started and I think becuase of this auto-lights off also not working they are staying on for whole run.

How can I keep the vechicle locked while remote started and unlock it with remote start key. I taught this is default thing for remote startes or do I need to enable option 8 is rs4-g5?

2008 Altima PTS

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 19:01:12 +0000

Install evo-all and all wiring complete. After remote starting with oem key 3x lock, car runs about 3 seconds and shuts off. Then it tries to restart itself, ultimately leaving the ignition in the acc position. I Was told to flash a different firmware version of 72.23, still not working. Added rf kit revostart 1.1 same results. Need help please.

Drone mobile timed out with Evo-one. No communication.

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 11:58:30 +0000

Drone mobile timed out

Evo All - Brake Output Delay - Sonata 2015 PTS

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 11:42:56 +0000

I did an install on my Hyundai 2015 Sonata PTS with the Compustar CM7200 brain. Everything is functional but the issue that I am having is that upon entering the vehicle after a remote start if I press the brake the car stops a few seconds later as opposed to immediately. This is a big problem as sometimes I forget to press the PTS button twice after entering the vehicle and I press the brake to put it in gear and the car shuts off while the transmission is shifting gears into reverse. This causes the car to leap as if it stalled in gear and I can be certain this is not good for the transmission at all. I've usually done installs with iDatalink and it shut off immediately as soon as I put the foot on the brake pedal before I even have the chance to switch the gear. This is my first time using the Fortin with brake input using CANBUS.

2013 NISSAN JUKE STAND ALONE

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 13:19:03 +0000

Hello. A question. In the past year I installed evo-all (stand alone) on the 2013 nissan juke PTS and everything was fine. Yesterday, too, I installed evo-all again at 2013 juke, but did not start without pressing the brake pedal. Two days of suffering. Then I noticed that the car did not start on the first pressing of the brake pedal and on the PTS. At the same time, only the ignition was opened, and on the second press it was started. And, without a brake, pressing only on pts, three times it was necessary to press to turn on the ignition. I had to add the relay in the brake line to the brake pedal. And, now + 12V is applied to the pedal after the ignition is turned on. Is there any solution to this issue?

Hyundai Azera 2012 pts

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 12:32:21 +0000

I have Azeri 2012 to install its complete very will but it's starting from trunk 3 time ! And warking also from lock any way it wasn't our problem , our problem is the car wasn't accept taking over we open the car and press PTS and it's Turn to ACC but didn't turn to on it's shut down when press break paddle in off and ACC , any help

2012 Toyota 4Runner LTD PTS wire color & location

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 13:20:15 +0000

I am having a hard time identifying the correct plug/connector with wires to tap into, for an EVO-All installation. I suspect the information provided in WireColor is for other T4R models ( without Push to start[PTS]) because all pictures are from the passenger side , under glove compartment while the guides (29991 & 16221/12971) are pointing to driver's side ( kick panel/steering wheel/ECU body). The wire colors don't seem to match actual wires... or it could be I can't ID the correct plug.

It looks like I can't add pictures so I am including a link to a thread with actual pics of this car with plugs labeled....I am hoping someone can help identify the correct plug for IGNITION 1 & 2, STARTER 1 & 2, ACCESSORIES 1& 2 , A10, A20,A14.

actual vehicle pictures

Note: I can provide better pics if needed.

Thanks in advance!

EVO-One or EVO-All for 2017 Highlander? (Non-Hybrid PTS)

Sun, 08 Jan 2017 22:06:08 +0000

Hey guys, just picked up a 2017 Highlander a few days ago and Toyota said there was no remote starter available for the car from Toyota. I was wondering if it's better for me to go with the EVO-All or the EVO-One? I want to be able to use the 3x lock button. The chart on the information page doesn't really make sense to me so yeah. Thanks !

Remote Start Fails Intermittently

Mon, 28 Mar 2016 20:35:58 +0000

Hello,

I have an intermittent issue with my EVO-NIST1 and a FTX64-2W RF kit. The issue has happened 4-5 times were the car will fail the remote start. The 2-Way remote will confirm the command and give the green LED with ascending tone. The parking lights will come on but the car will not remote start. After about 10 seconds the parking lights will flash 3 times and the remote will give the red LED signal with descending tone. I read in the RF kit troubleshooting that this corresponds to the car not being in Ready mode or being shut down from the transmitter. The Ready mode doesn't seems likely as it's a PTS automatic transmission vehicle. Is there anyway to troubelshoot this scenerio? The majority of the time the remote start seems to work Ok and all the wiring connections are solid. Thanks!

2012 A4 PTS Central Locking

Thu, 03 Mar 2016 09:26:44 +0000

Remote starter works perfectly, but one complaint I have, and maybe is a setting on the unit...

I have central locking enabled, so only have to unlock the doors once and all unlock, instead of having to hit unlock twice. When I remote start the car, it locks, starts....I unlock the doors with the Fortin remote, all doors unlock due to central locking...I put my laptop bag, or backpack in the back seat, get in, drive, the doors automatically lock when the car is put in Reverse, or Drive, as usual. When I turn off the car, normally all doors unlock, but if I remote started the car, only the front doors unlock, I have to press unlock on the remote to get my bag out of the back seat.

If I didn't remote start the car, all doors unlock when I shut off the car. I have not tried to turn off central locking and see if it works just like it would be without remote starting.

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

2012 Audi A4 PTS won't start

Thu, 11 Feb 2016 22:29:05 +0000

Everything connected correctly,I assume. The only thing I couldn't tell from the diagram and the pictures is the black ignition wire behind the fuse panel. The picture from wire diagrams had the pin pointing at nothing and was no description of which harness the wire is coming from. I looked through all the harnesses and found one giant black wire, which I assume is the ignition, so I connected to it.

audi requires the key port and emergency key to be wrapped, so I wrapped 3 times around the key port and 10 times around the emergency key and have them in close proximity behind the dash

all other functions of the evo one work with the fort in RF kit, except ignition during remote start. It is an automatic, so I cut the jumper loop. The unit programmed correctly, and the remotes programmed correctly as well.

edit. I verified that the ignition cable behind the fuse panel is correct. I also tried remote start with a fob in the ignition and it worked, so it's gotta be the emergency key and key port wiring deal. I have the key port wrapped 4 times and the key wrapped 10 times. I've redone this 3 to 4 times and still can't get it to work. I verified the emergency key works in the dummy fob,and it works. I can't actually get the key port out of the car, so I'm wrapping it while it's in its harness, but pushing the wire as far as I can to the front of the key port. I'm using a solid copper 22 gauge wire.

'11 Nissan Quest PTS Evo T-Har. Stand Alone works BUT autolights stay on (despite door pin conn.) if EVO shuts car down

Sat, 06 Feb 2016 11:18:43 +0000

I am not a professional installer but am quite handy with wiring and installations of this sort. I installed the EVO-ALL with the T-Harness into my 2011 Nissan Quest (with Sliding Doors). I hooked up the 12V by splicing the wire behind the start button as instructed, as well as the parking lights and the door pin (which involved removing the entire dash and the instrument cluster.

Here's the problem:

When the car is started manually, with the lights in automatic mode (so they come on in the dark), they come on and everything behaves normally. When I go to shut the car off manually, it turns the auto headlights off after 30 seconds as it always has. All is good.

However, if I start the car with the EVO, it turns the lights on (when in auto mode) as it it should (when it's dark or the sensor is covered), but if I turn the car OFF with the EVO, the lights stay on forever after the engine stops. They never turn off and would drain the battery overnight. Interestingly, if I turn the car off manually, it reverts to working properly, turning the headlights off after 30 seconds (a time I can set through a nissan feature).

I tried to run this test in reverse - starting the car manually and shutting it off with the EVO, but the EVO does nothing to the car in this state. It must be programmed only to turn a car off that it has turned on. Is this correct?

Anyhow, I'm trying to find a way to use my automatic lights and shut the car down with the EVO without worrying about a dead battery.

Thanks,
Jeff

2012 Camry PTS - Programs and reacts to remote, but won't start (EVO-ONE)

Wed, 03 Feb 2016 01:33:44 +0000

Fortin EVO-ONE, being used for OEM 3x lock functionality.

Service No: 002B05 027724

Flashlink settings look okay from what I understand.

So my current situation is this: Unit installed fine, programming went fine, but now won't start after 3x lock. When I press the lock or unlock on my OEM key, the Evo-one will blue-flash accordingly as I'm assuming it's intended, but after 3x lock, nothing happens at all. Also I seem to get a slow red flashing light from the unit (doesn't seem to come from the 3 leds on the front, seems closer to the yellow loop).

The yellow (automatic) loop IS cut, and again it does respond to the lock/unlock on the OEM remote, it just won't start with 3x lock.

What are the proper EVO settings for a 2012 Camry PTS Hybrid?

Thu, 17 Dec 2015 14:32:33 +0000

Flashing and EVOALL as a standalone for a 2012 Camry PTS Hybrid.

C1, D1, D1.6

D4, D6....

How about D5? Anything else?

Audi A5 PTS

Tue, 08 Dec 2015 13:56:07 +0000

Est-ce que l'Option 3X Lock va etre disponible sur les Audi A5 2012? je sais que idatastart l'offre.

Merci

2010 Camry PTS I can't get a solid blue while holding the programming button.

Fri, 20 Nov 2015 15:21:41 +0000

I wired all the connections as described in the instructions except the Parking Light Out. I couldn't find the parking light wire harness. I complete step 1, holding the programming button while plugging in the 4 pin data-link connector. I never get to step 2 though. The blue light never becomes solid. The light pattern I see is blue, red, yellow, blue & red, and back to blue, red, yellow, blue & red.

Using flashlink, I tried the latest software version.

mazda 3 2013 push to start evo-one

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 10:36:18 +0000

installed a evo-one in a 2013 mazda 3 with a push to start, Rene Bourassa told me to install it like the evo-all so i did. after the installation vehicule didnt start, managed to make it start but the remote keyless entry light comes on has well as about 4-6 dtc codes. the customer had a system previously installed from an other company with same trouble. system doesnt seem to be able to bypass RKE system

What EVO I need to remote start 2009 Audi Q5 Push to Start

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 10:48:04 +0000

Hello,

I have a 2009 Audi Q5 Push to Start (regular key fob, not "smart key").

All I want to do is use the factory remote to remote start the car (three "lock" button presses). I don't need any other functionality.

It looks like the EVO-One and EVO-All are both compatible. But I can't tell the real difference between these two.

For the Audi Q5 2009 PTS, which one do I need? What's the difference between the two?