CSPEVOONE - Fortin EVO-ONE EVO-ONE All-in-One Remote Start, Security Data Interface

When I bought this starter to install in a 2012 Chevy Cruze with a manual transmission I was under the impression it would be pre-flashed and ready to go. After doing the install I can assure you that it is impossible to have a pre-flashed unit as there are too many options that need to be set. This is especially true if you have a manual transmission. Bottom line is that you will need to have the Fortin Flashlink updater in addition to the Evo-one since it will be required to set the options and update the firmware (which needs to be done to get anything working).In addition, if you are doing an install on a standard, the install requires a 180 ohm resistor to be placed inline with the clutch bypass (spliced into the middle wire on the clutch connector on the cruze). The kit did not come with this resistor, and neither did the THAR-GM7 wiring harness that was required for plug and play install. Once the resistor was installed and the firmware updates to the Evo-one were complete the car started perfectly and the factory alarm works too.I like the Fortin Evo-One remote starter and the install was easy with the T-Harness (THAR-GM7) but this was not a plug and play install. Not too hard if you have some basic skills but still not as simple as just plugging things in and watching a youtube video (at least for a manual transmission).

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This install isn’t for beginners. Some reason there’s no T harness for Kia push-starts? You will need two diodes and wire for the hood switch before you install. And also the flash harness if you do not have one. Programming was easy. It works as expected so far. All I wanted it for was remote start in Arizona heat. Almost all companies want you to be a dealer to get install sheet and flashing software except Fortin. So it’s a plus! Instructions could be better.

Wiring was fairly straight forward using the schematics from Fortin and wirecolour.com. The EVO one control box didn’t like my nearly dead 10 year old battery (I guess the voltage was too low). Once I had a new battery installed it was smooth sailing (thanks tech support hotline). Easy to program with the flash link tool and easy to set up the starter FOB kit I bought to go with it. This is my second EVO One by fortin. I have one on a 2004 Honda CRV (with a fob kit) and another on a 2017 Ram 1500 using the factory key. Both work great. This is easily the best priced remote start you can buy even after you buy the flash link programming tool. If you are installing more than one starter then I highly recommend it as the second time you install one you will already have the flash link tool. At that point you cannot beat the price and quality. Plus it is fully programmable so you can set it up with whatever options you would like.

I was told that factory fob could not be used with any remote starter for my Ram Promaster. Fortin's can and it works like a charm. Installation instructions were great, I took my time, programmed the unit and it works great. I may reprogram it again so I can use more of the alarm settings. The wiring instructions have clear pictures of the wires of the vehicle where everything is connected.I would buy it again in a minute