Rated 4.3 out of 5 based off 157 ratings

• T-harnesses available for select vehicles to simplify installation procedure
• Separate compatible RF kit required for unit operation (Some vehicles can be remote started via OEM remote 3x lock button)
• DCryptor virtual OEM key copying technology for vehicles that use highly-encrypted engine immobilizer system
• Multiple bus architecture with 10 separate communication ports that provide more complete functionality on every supported vehicle
• 2-Way Data-Link port for RS-232 communication with devices such as remote car starters, car alarms, GPS telematics units, and smartphone enabled devices as well as analog plugs for compatibility with non 2-way Data-Link compatible systems

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J. Wright

4.0 out of 5 stars

Much easier to install than Viper 5704 at less Cost (Updated)

Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2019

Size: Not-Programmed
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(Update:) I removed 1 star from my review for the following reason. The information on how the flashlink (a mandatory item in installation) is supposed to work is limited, and it resulted in what would have been a small hiccup leading to me troubleshooting for almost 2 hours. I uninstalled the flashlink software from my computer and reinstalled it and it worked perfectly. I think a page or two in the instructions describing the flash process would have been highly beneficial and would have helped me diagnose a faulty programmer install much faster. The rest of my review holds true. The T-Harness was a breeze to install, and (once programmed) the module worked as advertised.

Key things that I wasn't 100% sure on when I bought this. 1) This does have a built-in immobilizer bypass which DOES NOT need a key to be permanently installed in it. The immobilizer bypass will listen to your key's RF transmission and mimic it enabling your car to start. For me this was huge because I saved not only $20 in a stand-alone immobilizer bypass, but I also saved ~$100 on an extra key. On to my full review:

I bought this, the T-Harness, and the programmer for around $200 (I paid extra for expedited T-Harness delivery). The installation was a breeze, with all but 2 connections already made within the T-harness (there is an optional third connection for hood deactivation switch, but that's independent of your factory wiring harness and optional). With your purchase you'll get an access key for the complete install instructions for your vehicle (one with T-Harness, and one without), but honestly I was able to find the instructions without the activation key anyway. The instructions are in color with pictures of the plug you're looking for, where in the car to find it, and arrows pointing to which wire you need to tap into. Additionally, the instructions tell you exactly which settings that you'll need to change with your programmer (in my case, D2 and C1), and what to set those settings to.

All-in-all, this was much easier to install than my old Viper 5704. It is less capable, because the Viper 5704 is 2-way, but I hardly use that capability anyway. I do like that the Viper 5704 has a manual "off" switch, that I can turn off whenever I perform maintenance on my car, but other than that this is an great product, easy to install, makes for a very clean install, and does what it says it does.

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Joshua Longley

4.0 out of 5 stars

Practical Product for the Practical Human and Practical Joker

Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2017

Size: Not-Programmed
Verified Purchase

This product was installed in a 1999 F-150, a vehicle that was never supposed to be started from almost 1/2 miles away (2500 ft due to the remotes that I purchased). However despite the 1990's technology my vehicle has now been brought up closer to the standard of today's F-150s. The TL:DR version of this reviews is: Great Product, Be patient on the install, Have some fun with a remote starting vehicle.

I've always had a bittersweet relationship with these boxes. I have had a few times where it fails to start due to the anti theft system in my truck, and that is the only reason its not 5 stars. I recommend getting a second key with the transponder code but without the key cut and place it in the steering column. I give this project a 4/5 on difficulty because one wrong wire and its potentially game over.

All that being said, Fortin does engineer these boxes to be the best on the market. When comparing side by side on the internals, it appears other companies just flat out copy the design, even though it is a simple one. This is also the smallest package out there, about the width of a iPhone 4, 2/3rd of the length of a iPhone 4, and the depth of 2 iPhone 4 stacked (sorry for the unscientific measurements, but I don't have a tape measure or the box with me at the moment).

I recommend for installation you use Velcro on the box to easily remove it from the vehicle when needed because you will NOT get the software correct on the first try. Also Fortin requires you buy the flash link updater for the vehicle to program it. Give yourself the weekend to do the job properly.

Fortin also has a superb customer service system. Now it takes anywhere between 5-40 minutes for them to pick up, but they have designed this product in such a way where it is easy to debug over the phone. The included wiring diagram is super comprehensive and you should save it for future reference on future projects. The wiring diagram is downloaded from a separate website, there is a card included in the package with a code and a website (just in case you were wondering).

Just as a side note to complete my rambling, my truck is straight piped (no muffler) and is very loud on startup. If you time it right you can startle/scare people when they walk by and the truck starts up being very loud and no one is inside. Just for this the product is worth it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Practical Product for the Practical Human and Practical Joker
By Joshua Longley on February 14, 2017

This product was installed in a 1999 F-150, a vehicle that was never supposed to be started from almost 1/2 miles away (2500 ft due to the remotes that I purchased). However despite the 1990's technology my vehicle has now been brought up closer to the standard of today's F-150s. The TL:DR version of this reviews is: Great Product, Be patient on the install, Have some fun with a remote starting vehicle.

I've always had a bittersweet relationship with these boxes. I have had a few times where it fails to start due to the anti theft system in my truck, and that is the only reason its not 5 stars. I recommend getting a second key with the transponder code but without the key cut and place it in the steering column. I give this project a 4/5 on difficulty because one wrong wire and its potentially game over.

All that being said, Fortin does engineer these boxes to be the best on the market. When comparing side by side on the internals, it appears other companies just flat out copy the design, even though it is a simple one. This is also the smallest package out there, about the width of a iPhone 4, 2/3rd of the length of a iPhone 4, and the depth of 2 iPhone 4 stacked (sorry for the unscientific measurements, but I don't have a tape measure or the box with me at the moment).

I recommend for installation you use Velcro on the box to easily remove it from the vehicle when needed because you will NOT get the software correct on the first try. Also Fortin requires you buy the flash link updater for the vehicle to program it. Give yourself the weekend to do the job properly.

Fortin also has a superb customer service system. Now it takes anywhere between 5-40 minutes for them to pick up, but they have designed this product in such a way where it is easy to debug over the phone. The included wiring diagram is super comprehensive and you should save it for future reference on future projects. The wiring diagram is downloaded from a separate website, there is a card included in the package with a code and a website (just in case you were wondering).

Just as a side note to complete my rambling, my truck is straight piped (no muffler) and is very loud on startup. If you time it right you can startle/scare people when they walk by and the truck starts up being very loud and no one is inside. Just for this the product is worth it.

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