2017 Forester can't program DCryptor

Question

2017 Forester X, key start, new EVO-One, installed per Guide #97491w/THAR-ONE-SUB1 t-harness, all connections made per pin location, not wire color. When I reach Step 5 on the DCryptor programming and start the car, I get red/blue on solid and they stay on even after the car is shut off, until I pull the 6-pin. Car starts normally with the key if the EVO-One is connected, will not start with the red plug disconnected, which I believe is correct. I've reset and reprogrammed the module twice with the same result.

Update after reading multiple other recommendations about getting to solid red and blue at step 5: 1. Instructions say to use Firmware 84.11 (minimum), I have 84.12 and .11 is not available. 2. I checked continuity  from pin 10 (light blue) of the 20 pin connector (IMO signal) to pin D1 (Yellow/green) IMO body side and have continuity. Car starts and immediately quits with red "D" connector unplugged,  starts and runs normally with it plugged in. 3.  Have battery voltage at E1 (white) and E5 (pink) with ignition on, no power with ignition off. Module SN:002B04 656833.

Answer 1

Hello,

As a test you could try the following:

- Turn off option A3 and save it in the off position

- Try programming on just the blue led, hold button down, plug power in, let go on blue, plug in all other connectors and turn the key on, blue should go out and flash rapidly.

 

This will confirm if your can wires are good, if they are the only other thing the module is looking for during programming is ignition and the IMO connection (Lt.Blue/Black). Door lock data (Lt.Blue) could also influence the modules programming so youd wanna be sure of that conneciton as well.

 

Be sure once you are done testing you re enable option A3 for regular bypass programming.

 

Fw 84.12 is fine for this vehicle.

 

Best regards.