Fortin - EVO-ALL - Universal All-In-One CAN Bus Data Interface And Transponder Immobilizer Bypass Module

I just finished installing this all-in-one remote starter for my 2008 Lexus ES350 with push-start. It was my first time installing a device like this, and although it was a bit frustrating to navigate through all the vehicle wiring, it was very gratifying to have it work as advertised.The most difficult part was disassembling the dash under the steering wheel and locating the 6 wires to connect. The instructions and wiring diagrams on Fortin's website were easy to understand after I figured out which guide to follow. Programming the device only took a few minutes. I just had to push the one programming button on the device two times and push the push-start button 3 times. Now, it only takes pressing the lock button 3 times on my OEM key fob to start the car. No extra remote required!The Fortin EVO-ALL is definitely an all-in-one device. It did not require a separate bypass module or an extra key for my car.Included in the box is the device with all the wires and a code for accessing WireColor.com. I did not find WireColor to be useful because all the required wires were diagrammed in Fortin's guide.The only downside is that another device was required to turn on the stand-alone remote start feature of the Fortin EVO-ALL for my car. Fortin's Flash Link Updater must be purchased separately to do so. Amazon sells it under the brand Crime Stopper and the model number is CSPFLU1002. I could not find it on Amazon under the Fortin brand, but after a little research, I found out the Crime Stopper is the same exact product.If you are installing it yourself on a Lexus or Toyota, give yourself a few hours and check out two YouTube videos by warmcarnow entitled '2014 LEXUS ES 300h Remote Start Installation PART 1 of 2' and '2014 LEXUS ES 300h Remote Start Installation PART 2 of 2'. I found it to be very similar to my car and extremely useful.I am pleased with the Fortin EVO-ALL and would definitely recommend it to anyone!

Review update, although this product works well, make sure you know what you are doing for the installation. The JB Tools does not offer any support and Fortin will not answer any questions over the phone. For any questions, JB Tools response is "Please contact a professional installer for assistance." If you contact Fortin, they tell you that sellers are supposed to offer assistance, but too many mis-represent the product with an "easy installation" type of sales pitch. Although I did get mine to work, it was not without trial and error and help from the alarm manufacturer. Once the alarm manufacturer helped determine the right question to ask Fortin, I was able to get an answer from their online question page. With the right question on how to troubleshoot the problem, they were very helpful. The Evo-All worked well with my alarm/remote start, but again you need to know what you are doing to install this product!!! Shame on JB Tools for selling a product that requires customer service and then not offering that customer service you need for the installation!!!

This is now the 5th installation of this brand and type (Fortin EVO-ALL) of remote starter (2008 G37S, 2015 Q40. 2016 Q50 Red Sport, 2015 IS350, and 2016 Q60 Red Sport). I've also installed the EVO-ONE on three other vehicles. Each has been easy to program and install. Too bad they do not make a remote starter for my Focus ST.

The EVO All needs to be programmed for the vehicle it is to be used on. This requires the additional purchase of the Flash Link programmer and a Windows PC running the Flash Manger software via a USB port. However should you ever have a need to reflash (reprogram) the EVO All again, for example, to change options on the vehicle or to use in a future vehicle you will not be able to after the unit is 5 years old. Fortin, the EVO All manufacturer, locks out all units from being reflashed and denies access to the unit through the Flash Manager software when the unit is 5 years older then it’s date of manufacture. Keep in mind that this limitation is NOT 5 years from the date of purchase. It is the date of manufacture. Therefore if the unit you purchase is not newer stock you will have less than 5 years of programming service.

The product works Great, i was scare at beginning cause this was my first remote start so i did my research first the bypass i set it up with my remote start first, put all wires together,so then go to my car to do the hardwiring on it, and in my case it wasn't preflashed so i did have to buy the fortin flash link updater to set it up, it was easy to set up my car specs, then my remote start brand type etc etc, really simple, like i said do your research first and go for it.

First thing I like is that it was easy to do the free registration with Fortin so that I could program the module to my vehicle and program the immobilizer bypass. Directed products require you to be a dealer in order to have access to the programing software.Wiring was a breeze because of my experience and the good diagram in the vehicle specific installation guide.The only thing that set me back was that when going through the vehicle selection to flash the module with the specific firmware for my vehicle (2011 Cruze LS) it didn't give the option for stand alone remote start and it set up the module to be used with a RF kit. These options can be turned on and off in Pro mode but you first have to turn off the option protection mode when you get to the "pro mode" home screen. Once you do that all of the options populate so that you can turn them on or off.The trouble shooting Guide helped in getting the stand alone remote start working.One tip; I removed the terminals from the connectors so that I could put heat shrink over all of my solder connections. This method insures that I will not develop wiring issues caused by bad connections or black tape slipping and exposing bare wires.