Worked beautifully for my 2018. Thank you for putting this together! Side note. The kit I got from Amazon included the Mazda harness so it might not be necessary to purchase separately anymore.
This video was awesome.. intaslled the same system in my cx5 2020 based on your guidance. It has saved me almost 180 $ per my local price in PA. Thank you so much 👌🏻😎
Couple tips. 1. Don't coil up the bunch of extra wire like that. Instead run it down the center of the harness along the path(s) that already exist and hold in place with zip ties or electrical tape. That way you don't have this big bulk of wires at each end that can get in the way and be difficult to manage. 2. Put a piece of electrical tape over the little red light if you don't want it to be annoying. 3. I was able to zip tie the module to the metal portion behind the under-dash plastic trim and make it look super clean. 4. Make sure you update your vehicle settings to unlock the doors when shifting in to park and lock the doors when shifting out of park, as well as unlock all doors with the single button press. First time I went to unlock the car after a remote start I was super annoyed that I had to go to the driver's door to unlock the rest. That would've been really annoying if I hadn't changed the settings.
For some reason the Fortin guide doesn't include the first step of connecting the module and going through the menus to flash it, so I was completely stuck until I found your video. Thank you!
Thank you for this guide! Worked perfectly on my 2019 signature. Went with the 3x lock option since I didn't want the auto folding mirrors to close & open with the lock unlock lock option. If you hit the lock button 3x quickly the car will beep and then only honk once as to not disrupt the neighbors at night.
Good job! Used your video as a guardrails (except went L-U-L) and you’re right, it’s plug-n-play. Works great so far. Thanks for the helpful walkthrough!
Great guide! Followed these steps exactly for my 2015 CX-5. I ran into an issue where Dcryptor said "invalid key data" the first time, but I tried teaching the EVO again with the key fob right against the ignition button and then was able to Dcrypt just fine.
Great Video! The ONLY gripe, as someone else pointed out...lose the putty knife and blade in favor of a trim-removal-tool. I am doing a 2021 CX3 tomorrow with the same hardware. I love Fortin stuff!
YOUR THE MAN! Just put this setup on my wifes 2016 CX5, and there was a couple tiny things different that it asks you in the computer setup, but it worked, you saved me so much time, thank you!
Just slapped on into my 16' CX-5. Everything seemed to go well following this. Decrypter would not code, kept trying to reprogram in car, walking in and out. Was going to wipe it out and start from scratch. Then saw a post that said to just re run the firmware. Did that, and boom worked fin.e
Fortin released firmware update for EVO One Ver 85.11, this firmware fixes Auto Hold" and Cruise Control error/problem. Updated mine on 2017 CX5 and now it works perfectly no issues.
Funny thing! I'm doing my car right now. My EVO-ONE-MAZ3 that I ordered came with the THAR-MA30 wiring harness already! Not the jumble of cables like you had in yours. Cool. Now I can return the separate THAR-MA30 and get a refund of $65!
Thank you so much for the video!! Almost a perfect install, except for the putty knife boogering up the plastic cover, but if you don't care, I don't care!! ;)
Got one for my 16’ Mazda 3 Programmed 1st time it is a solid unit installed it in 2017 still going strong’ picked it up for $139 back in 17’ no idea what it runs now like everything prolly double lol but anyone thinking about it it’s 1000% worth it! Especially with a plug and play harness
THANK YOU very much ! it did worked to my 2014 Mazda CX-5 !! i’m so glad found this video. don’t know how much money could’ve spent without this Video. you’re awesome . have you done this with other vehicle ?
I followed exact same steps and used same products. But most of the time my cx5 2018 takes a min and some time longer respond to key remote. Do you have any explanation as for why. Thank you so much for your video though.
I found I couldn’t get a trim tool into the crack, but if I applied some upward lifting pressure on the top of the clamshell, I could get the plastic trim tool in there.
Very informative video followed your instructions Evo One with Thar-One-Maz3 works great on Mazda 6 -2019 GT US model.Thank you for the amazing install video:)
Instructions are right on! I could install another one in less time than it takes to watch this video. This does not show how to install the hood switch which is needed if your poking around under the hood. If you opt to go without hood switch I would disconnect the negative terminal of the battery if you're under the hood.
Great video would have never been able to install this myself, now i just need fortin or someone to figure out why i get no horn when the alarm is triggered. And with my rfk442, why can i only connect 1 out of the 2 remotes. Both Q on the fortin website. But again great instructions
Thanks for your help on the thread. This worked on my 2015 GT CX-5. I had accidentally put my unit into special mode...that was the issue. Both keys work...no need for the 2-key setup which was much more complicated according to the documentation. This was a great video....i wonder if you can cut some of the wires from the T harness....but there is a lot of room under the steering wheel, that it doesn't much matter. I did factory keys, just remote start - no alarm.
Hi @Dennis Chow - i thought cx5 signature models already come with pre-installed remote starter, don't they ? Or do we have to install them ourself ? Just got a new 2020 signature model yesterday, i surprised there isn't no remote start . Asked the dealer he told me i have to install it myself 😟
hey PitchpoleFPV, thank you so much for such detailed video, just wondering about cleaning up the wires (light related). Do you happen to have a video or instructions on how to clean those wires, or if its necessary to remove the wires (I assume u had it cut or removed)? thanks in advanced!
It’s not required whatsoever. You can throw the hood switch away and this will work just fine. If you absolutely want to use the hood switch, you’ll have to run a wire through the firewall or find another way to get the wire from hood into cab (frame?). Summer project.
I just ordered the same complete Fortin set. My new CX5 will arrive in March, so I can start installing it right away thanks to your perfect install video. Do you have any tips on how to get rid of all the cables? And another question, is it also possible to turn off the horn when starting it remotely? Thanks again for this video...
I haven't been successful with an Evo-All installation (on my 2016 CX5) so I'm considering Evo One as well. But I do know that the FlashLink Manager gives you a bunch of different options for turning on/off the alarm etc. I think there's also a Lock-Unlock-Lock option (instead of 3x Lock) which means you won't have the alarm. See if this is useful cdn02.fortin.ca/download/68731/68731.pdf
Excellent instructions! Does the Flash Link manager 4 load up on the laptop screen when you plug the Flash Link module into the computer or do you need to make an account at Fortin first?
Excellent video, well described. Tell me, how come you didn't need to program the Mazda OEM keyfobs? I saw another video where you need to place the fob on the push-to-start switch and push the start twice ! ?
that's the specialty of the Evo One where you don't have to do that. I think you still have to have atleast one key in the car as shown here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MAwjWQw1M08.html
Guys maybe I am missing the whole point of the remote starter but what's the point of installing a remote starter in the first instance? I can always start the car after getting in as normal hence I don't see any real benefit at all but happy to be educated please.
Did anyone install the valet button? It came in the box with my EVO-ONE, I am not sure if I need it. I will probably install the Hood pin in the summer, just in case...
Hi, thanks for your video i was able to install one on my cx5 2016. The only issue i have is that after the car was started remotely and i press the start button, the car still turns off after i hit the brakes. Any work around this? Thanks
DKStreetBMX that’s an interesting one. I would reach out to Fortin support because that sounds like the override isn’t programmed correctly. You might try reflashing first.
Thanks for the detailed video. I’m wondering, I have heard that with fortin the smart radar cruise control is not working when you remote start the car.. you need to stop the engine and start the car normally with start button. My question does your radar works when you remote start the car? Or you need to switch it off? Appreciating your kind support Wish you the best
Thanks for the detailed video. I JUST ORDERED MY EVO 0NE AND THAR-ONE-MAZ3 FOR MY 2014 MAZDA 3. DO YOU KNOW IF THERE IS A WAY TO BYPASS HAVING TO INSTALL THE HOOD PIN SWITCH????? (SORRY FOR THE CAPS)
Does it work with mazda 6 2013 skyactiv 2.2 129kw MT? I would like to get the renote start option and leaving home lights. Does the harness fit on my car?
What happens if you remote-start your car and keep it idle. Will it automatically switch off after a while? This is important because you may accidentally remote start your car without knowing it.
Question: I’m thinking of installing this on my Cx-9, but it already has the factory remote start with a separate remote…which is a drag, thus the consideration for this option. The removal of the factory one and basically a swap for the new one shouldn’t pose any performance issues, right? I just don’t know how the factory one is integrated, but wondering if it’s similar to evo or generally all remote starts?
Did you lose any features by disconnecting battery like memory seats, stored stations on the radio or stored routes in the navigation favorites and had to reprogram them again?
Thanks for reply. I have installed EVO, also did not loose any features also installed CarPlay upgrade (my 2017cx5 did not have it) I like CarPlay a lot .
I’ve had them sometimes but not others. I can’t figure out what triggers it to not work. What I typically do now is remote start and then hit the brakes when I get in so I have to restart it. Probably more work on my starter but a 100% success rate on cruise and auto hold working if I do that.
Hi, my factory alarm doesn’t seem to be working. Do I need to connect to the headlight switch for this? I just hear a clicking sound from the evo one when trying to open the door from the inside with the system armed. Thanks
@@barrysiffredi3600 Thx. Yes figured it out last weekend. Had to connect the orange/brown wire from t-harness to a light blue wire in the steering column in my 2021
will this allow me to still open my door with the key fob or will i have to insert the actual key in the door to get in..... the oem is set to disable the keyfob functionality once the car is on so im wondering if this would be a viable option... i have a base model 2016 maz 6, so no proximity sensors or buttons on the door handles
@@pitchpolefpv8971 yeah I'm a Nissan tech too so you'd think I'd know this but as soon as I see a slew of wires I'm like rip so but yeah I'll check that last time I looked at all this was a year ago I just kept putting it off 😂
It uses the factory remote so whatever range you have with that. Mine works inside the house for when the car is in the driveway. You can upgrade to a longer range transmitter. Check out the options here fortin.ca I just chose not to because I don’t like carrying multiple fobs and there wasn’t a time I felt I need long range
It did work on my 2020 CX5, i ordered EVO one and programmed it. Works fine. I think from 2021 models the harness and wiring changed(based on my research from fortin.ca)
