2017 Kia Sedona PTS EVO-ONE: 3x lock starter issue

Question

Video of Issue

 

I'm having an issue with my 3x lock remote start function after installation on my 2017 Kia Sedona Push-to-Start.  It attempts to start, but the starter keeping trying to turn for about 8 seconds straight, doesn't start successfully, and then the parking lights flash 3 times.  The car then locks, waits about 5 seconds, and goes through the same sequence a second time and gives the same 3x flashes on parking lights.

 

I don't know if the 3x parking light flashing error is considered before start or after start in this case, as they mean two different things.

 

Any idea what the issue is?  It almost sounds like the car's trying to start but either the spark plugs or the fuel line isn't feeding, which I'm guessing means that the immobilizer is still enabled.  I checked all the wire connections and they are good, so I'm not sure what the issue is.

 

Details

Firmware: 76.39

C1 Status: Enabled

38.2 Status: Enabled

EVO-ONE Yellow Wire: Cut

Remote: OEM

Car Model: 2017 Kia Sedona PTS

Parking Light Error: 3x flashes after attempted start

Vehicle Miles: 3,500 (it's a new car)

Transmission: Automatic

 

Any help would be great, thanks!

Answer 1

The EVOONE is not bypassing the immobilizer like it should. The module should be reprogrammed to the vehicle, you should verify the connection of the light blue/black wire.

Was the remote starter working before and stopped suddenly ?

Comments

This happened after a fresh install of the EVO-ONE. I double checked the immobilizer wire connection and it's very strong and solidly connected. After more testing over the last few weeks, it's hit and miss if it starts or does this same non start issue. Are there any other wires which might cause the problem? I even got a new key programmed last week and that key also has hit and miss success with remote starting.