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Why does my car shut off when using the key after Evo All install?

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Edit: if i replace the factory harness it has the same jssue. Hello. Thank you in advance for your time & help!

I have a 2013 Dodge Avenger SXT. I purchased an Evo All unit from Amazon that came "pre configured" for "plug and play use." I was able to install it by plugging the t harness into the immobilizer unit that is next to the ignition. It programed fine. It works great! Starts car remotely using the factory fob (lock X3).

 

However,

Now when I go to start the car using my key the car starts and then stops after 1 second. The red "security system" light on the dash blinks. I have to shut off the car and then start it with the RS unit to get it to run.

 

I believe that I must have broken the solder connection on the SKREEM unit "antenna" when I installed the Evo, is this correct? And, if so, is the fix simply removing the SKREEM unit and resoldering the "antenna?"

 

Thanks again!
asked Aug 1, 2017 in Dodge by Nathan Carpenter2 (210 points)
edited Aug 1, 2017 by Nathan Carpenter2

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Best answer
The first test would be to disconnect the t-harness from the vehicle and reconnect the factory harness to see if the vehicle will function properly.
answered Aug 1, 2017 by Mathieu Bertrand Collin (62,040 points)
selected Aug 1, 2017 by Robert T
If i replace the factory harness it has the same issue.
Then it sounds like the SKREEM might have been damaged during installation or maybe a damaged pin inside the connector...

You should also look for a blown fuse at both fusebox.
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I believe that I must have broken the solder connection on the SKREEM unit "antenna" when I installed the Evo, is this correct? And, if so, is the fix simply removing the SKREEM unit and resoldering the "antenna?"

This is correct, I am assuming you saw the post for the Wrangler? http://wirecolor.com/en/qa/16063/why-am-i-not-able-to-start-jk-with-the-key-after-install-of-evo-all?show=16063#q16063


Check the fuse beforehand though. It's labeled IDE or IDS, something around those lines.

 

 

answered Aug 1, 2017 by Robert T (297,620 points)
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