Why not make it clear which vehicles 3x to start is supported?

Question

I found your products after searching the web on how to use OEM key to remote start a car.  So I decided to install one on 2010 mazda3 (non push button start).

 

I bought the FLASH-LINK and EVO-ALL by mistake instead of EVO-ONE, and when I realized it requires another remote start module, I called your support and was advised to buy EVO-ONE.   I asked if I can use my OEM remote to start the car with it and was told yes.   So I returned EVO-ALL and bought EVO-ONE.  And now in the middle of installation (after 4 hours), and I can not get the module to recognize my OEM fob.

 

SO I searched all over the web and your Q&A trying to figure out why the blue LED is not flashing when I press buttons on the fob.

 

NOW after spending a few hours on this issue, I came to the conclusion that this module does NOT work with the OEM key fob!

 

Why doesn't your web site make this clear?!   Here:  http://fortin.ca/en/vehicles/mazda/3/2010/    it should state that the OEM fob is not supported for this vehicle.  WHY DOES IT NOT SAY THAT?

 

After some time searching, I tried selecting another car that I knew supported 3x to start (2014 Tundra) and looked at the page for it: http://fortin.ca/en/vehicles/toyota/tundra/2014/    And what do you know!  Turns out there is a new feature listed there for 3x to start.  Wish I knew earlier that this feature was not supported for my car.

 

Now I can't return the EVO-ONE that I have because it has the automatic transmission loop cut now, and a few wires trimmed.  :(

 

Is there any chance a firmware upgrade is coming up which will let me use the OEM fob?

 

Thank you

 

Answer 1

I think showing the supported features on the website is more clear than showing all non-supported features.

If the website says 3x lock than it is supported, if the website doesn't talk about 3x lock than it is not supported.

Instead of removing the EVOONE you can simply add a compatible RFKIT to it and enjoy your remote start this winter !

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But that's the main feature of the product - it doesn't even come with a fob transmitter!   The product is advertised as a "remote start combo" yet I also had to buy a FLASH LINK, and now the RFKIT.   This is the first remote start that I am installing that requires the transmitter to be purchased separately.

Your web site should be clear which vehicles will require a separate RFKIT module.  Is that too much to ask?  

BTW which RFKIT module should I buy?  I found this page: https://fortin.ca/en/technology/rf_kits.html  which implies that many 3rd party modules are supported.  Do you have a recommended model?  Or are all models of all the brands listed there supported?

Thank you

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All companies listed on this page have product tested to work perfectly with the EVOONE.

We are taking your comments in consideration.

Thank you !

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Thank you!

I have searched Amazon for all of these companies, and have not been able to find any RF kits - only full featured alarms, remote starts, etc;  all in the price range of $100-400.

Can you recommend an affordable RF kit with a transmitter?

 

Thanks

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BTW, would have been nice if you guys told me to keep the much cheaper EVO-ALL and use it as an immobilizer bypass with another remote start system instead of telling me to buy EVO-ONE when I called.   I am disappointed that I am ending up spending a lot more time and a lot more money with this than if I went with "regular" remote start options out there, for example 

http://www.amazon.com/Crimestopper-RS4-G5-Remote-Keyless-System/dp/B00O2EGYDM/

and

http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Immobilizer-Bypass-Remote-Start/dp/B0009SUEZE/

 

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Oh and another tip:  In the install manual for Mazda, can you guys add some information about the RF KIT being required and where to hook it up?   This would have helped me, as I did look thoroughly through the manual before buying the EVO-ONE.

Thank you

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If you want to stay with Crime Stopper, the REVO Series is totally compatible with your EVOONE.

Thank you