Does EVO-ONE Support Kia's New Anti-Theft Update

Question

Hey guys,

So Kia has released a new firmware update for their cars in order to deal with the rise in car thefts. The update is applied at the dealership. I've been thinking about getting the update, but I need to make sure my Evo-One will still remote start the engine after the changes are made.

I have a 2020 Kia Forte with a push-button fob. From what I've gathered, after the update, the BMS must receive the unlock command from the KeyFob in order for the engine to start. If the car isn't unlocked and I were to try to start it, it would end up panicing for 60 seconds.

I know the EVO-One already unlocks the doors over CanBus, but does it support the update Kia is applying to our cars? Will it still remote start the car after changes are made?

 

https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/hyundai-kia-campaign-prevent-vehicle-theft

Answer 1

Hello,

 

Yes the evo-one does support hyundai/kia's even if they have received the update.

Also, the update only applies to regular metal bladed key vehicles equipped with no transponder. Push button start vehicles have a transponder from the factory and are not part of that anti theft update campaing as far as I am aware.

 

Best regards.