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UPDATE: Added step-by-step procedures.

Issue: The blue and red lights on EVO-ALL remain solid during and after attempting programming with 2 keys.

System: EVO-FORT4; Firmware: 71.52; EVO-ALL S/N: 001A07355490; Vehicle: 2011 F-150 3.5L; Remote: Two standard OEM keys; Guide #: 94891.

Troubleshooting: Double-checked all connections. Double-checked settings. Re-flashed EVO-ALL.

Followed procedure:

Program EVO-ALL and flash settings (firmware 71.52) Plug in all connections (ignition, immobilized, OBD) Manually connect "Key Sense" wire (A1, yellow, 20-pin connector) to the "Key Sense" wire (purple/yellow, either the 5-pin or 6-pin connector) Page 7; Step 1: Hold button down on EVO-ALL; connect black 4-pin data-link harness Page 7; Step 2: Release button when blue & red lights illuminate solid Page 7; Step 3: Connect other harnesses (white 20-pin, red 6-pin, white 5-pin) Page 7; Step 4: Insert key #1 to ON/RUN position Page 7; Step 5: Wait 3 seconds: remove key #1 Page 7; Step 6: Quickly insert key #2 to ON/RUN position Page 7; Step 7: Wait 3 seconds: remove key #2 Page 8; Step 8: Quickly insert key #1 to ON/RUN position; wait (blue light does not rapidly flash) Page 8; Step 9: Remove key #1
Result: Vehicle locks cycle on and off (indicating key programming); however, EVO-ALL blue & red lights remain illuminated solid (no blinking). The truck responds correctly, but the EVO-ALL does not.

Note: There's a YouTube video showing that an initial data transfer programming step is needed prior to the step 1 in the guide (shown above): hold down the button on the EVO-ALL; release on blue; insert key #1; wait until EVO-ALL blue light rapidly flashes; remove key #1 to complete. This step is not in the provided guide. I attempted including this step after the 1st failed attempt, but the blue light never flashed rapidly. I received the same result below with and without this step.

The only manual connection I made is wiring the "Key Sense" wire (A1, yellow) on the 20-pin connector to the "Key Sense" wire (purple/yellow) on the other side of the EVO-ALL (either the 5-pin or 6-pin connector; can't tell with the harness).

Questions:

Is there another connection I missed? Should the A1 yellow wire be connected to the other yellow wire (instead of the purple/yellow Key Sense wire)? Other than connecting the 4-pin harness first, do I need to connect the other harnesses in a different sequence?

Any help would be appreciated!

Is there an example of how to wire a switch to completely kill the power supply to the EVO-ALL?

I live in an area with temps down to -40°, and trucks already have a hard enough time starting. I want to control and prevent any unnecessary power loss when the vehicle is not in service.

I know I could use the hood pin trigger wire (A8, dark blue) to manually disable function, but I'm not looking to cut-off all power to it, not just disable it.

I'm assuming the 12V wire (D6, white/red) provides power to the unit - would it be appropriate to wire a traditional toggle switch (without LED or indicator lights) in-line with that wire? Or is there a better way?

E.g. Ignition -> t-harness -> white/red wire -> toggle switch -> white/red wire -> EVO-ALL

Also, has anyone measured the actual current draw of the EVO-ALL after installation when not in use?

Reference: System: EVO-FORT4; Vehicle: 2011 F-150 3.5L; Guide: #94891, pg 5

I know there's a few posts about this, but it's still not clear. I'm trying to figure out how to wire the parking light connection.

System: EVO-FORT4; Vehicle: 2011 F-150 3.5L; Guide: #94891, pg 5 (https://fortin.ca/download/94891/evo-all_ig_rts_bi_for-fseries-2011-2016_key80bits_d_94891.pdf)

The diagram shows the EVO-ALL (brown/white) -> parking relay (connected to 12V with 10 A fuse) -> 7.5 A fuse -> passenger BCM (yellow/blue).

1.) Is the fused "Parking Light Relays" pre-existing in the OEM F150 wiring?

1a.) If so, where is it located (it's a short wire and will not reach the passenger side)?

1b.) If not, can you please suggest a part number for the relay and fuses?

1c.) Is there already an in-line 7.5 A fuse built into the t-harness for the brown/white parking light wire?

2.) Other posts mention connecting to the light switch (yellow/orange) instead of the passenger BCM. The wire is not long enough to reach the passenger side - is it designed to connect to the light switch on the driver's side?

2a.) If the light switch is a better method, is an additional relay & fuses still needed (per above)?

2b.) If additional wire length is required to connect at the passenger's side, what is the wire gauge size?