JK Wrangler Push-to-Start, Hands-Free Keyless Entry & Remote Start

[Vandenbogerd 1]

On 3/26/2022 at 4:39 PM, theksmith said:

 

 

do you have european spec JKU? i'm not sure what sort of differences there might be from the US version... but i don't think anyone else has had problems with cruise control. i know mine still works when using the Fortin or Omega module. is it possible you knocked loose a different connector from within the steering column? 

 

also not sure what you mean about the steering wheel lock? i only had one interlock to remove...

 

 

European version indeed... Located in Belgium.

 

Knocked some other connector loose: I doubt it, there aren't many other connectors underneath the steering column.

JScan is showing me a lot of errors since the Fortin/Omega installation.

 

Really missing the cruisecontrol.

Steering wheel lock: I saw your interlock indeed, that's for the P to be able to come loose without turning the key.

But here, we also have a steering wheel lock, that when you park the car, locks the steering wheel.
I now have to insert my key, and turn it 1 click forward, to disengage that lock.

[D. Shaw 3]

This thread is amazing! Thanks to all who contributed, I was able to install (with some modification to the wiring @theksmith did) since I had different connectors with my Easyguard EC-003N-1. Works like a treat.  Again, thank you all!

 

I used the EC-003, everything else was the same shopping list

 

Wiring for EVO-CHRT5 + Easyguard EC003N-1 + Jeep JK Manual transmission

Easyguard 6P, White (Ignition #1 +Out) === Fortin 20P, Yellow A1 (Ignition +In) AND Fortin THAR-CHR5 Harness, Loose Yellow Wire

Easyguard 6P, Yellow (Starter +Out) === Fortin 20P, Red/Blue A9 (Start +In)

Easyguard 6P, Red (+12v In) AND Easyguard 10P, Green (Fuel Pump +In) === Fortin THAR-CHR5 Harness, 4P White & Black connectors (Red, Black, Blue, White leads), Red (+12V Supply) (Splice in to this) OR (Since I was not using a remote starter, I actually cut all four leads back to shorten the cable length and used spade connectors on Black and Red)

Easyguard 6P, Black (Ground) === Fortin THAR-CHR5 Harness, 4P White & Black connectors (Red, Black, Blue, White leads), Black (Ground) (Splice in to this) OR (Since I was not using a remote starter, I actually cut all four leads back to shorten the cable length and used spade connectors on Black and Red)

Easyguard 10P, White/Black (Door Un-Lock -Out) === Fortin 20P, Purple/White A3 (Unlock -In)

Easyguard 10P, Orange (Foot Brake Input +In) === Fortin 20P, Black A11 (Foot Brake +Out)

Easyguard 10P, Blue (Door Trigger Input -In) === Fortin 20P, Green A4 (Door Status -Out)

Easyguard 10P, White (Door Lock -Out) === Fortin 20P, Purple A2 (Lock -In)

Easyguard 10P, Gray (GWR -Out) === Fortin 20P, Dark Blue A8 (Ground While Running -In)

=== *OPTIONAL: Splice into Jeep Brake Pedal Switch 6P, White/Tan (pin #6) (Brake Lights +Out)
=== *"Splice into Jeep Brake Pedal Switch" connection - if you don't do this, you'll always need to press the start/stop button TWICE while holding the brake pedal in order to start the Jeep, or hold the start/stop button for 5 seconds to start it.

NOT USED
Easyguard 6P, Brown
Easyguard 6P, Orange
Easyguard 10P, Brown
Easyguard 10P, Brown
Easyguard 10P, Red/Black
Easyguard 10P, Pink

Easyguard settings

- I only had 2 dip switches on my Easyguard box and flipped the 1 for manual transmission based on the instructions

I also installed the Carobotor K1 and JPro, so I had some extras space for both modules when I took out the U-Connect box

[chuque 3]

On 3/27/2022 at 1:08 PM, Vandenbogerd said:

 

European version indeed... Located in Belgium.

 

Knocked some other connector loose: I doubt it, there aren't many other connectors underneath the steering column.

JScan is showing me a lot of errors since the Fortin/Omega installation.

 

Really missing the cruisecontrol.

Steering wheel lock: I saw your interlock indeed, that's for the P to be able to come loose without turning the key.

But here, we also have a steering wheel lock, that when you park the car, locks the steering wheel.
I now have to insert my key, and turn it 1 click forward, to disengage that lock.

The steering wheel lock will need to be drilled out. The US jk had them only in 07-early 08 .   This is the guide I used to remove the lock pin 
Steering Wheel lock removal
 

[Texasscott28 5]

Something strange is happening. My setup doesn’t require a key to start the Jeep 😳 I can literally leave my keys at home and drive the Jeep. Which means anyone can do that. 
 

Any guess what would allow the Jeep to start without the key fob and sensor?

[theksmith 3,673]

1 hour ago, Texasscott28 said:

Something strange is happening. My setup doesn’t require a key to start the Jeep 😳 I can literally leave my keys at home and drive the Jeep. Which means anyone can do that. 
 

Any guess what would allow the Jeep to start without the key fob and sensor?

 

no idea, on my Easyguard the start button doesn't even light up if the jeep is locked. so until the proximity sensor unlocks the rig, or i push the unlock button on the remote, the start button is disabled. how are you getting into the Jeep without the key fob nearby? does it auto-lock when you walk away? or do you have the proximity feature currently disabled?

[Texasscott28 5]

7 minutes ago, theksmith said:

 

no idea, on my Easyguard the start button doesn't even light up if the jeep is locked. so until the proximity sensor unlocks the rig, or i push the unlock button on the remote, the start button is disabled. how are you getting into the Jeep without the key fob nearby? does it auto-lock when you walk away? or do you have the proximity feature currently disabled?

I disabled the proximity feature because it was driving me nuts when I’d be working in my garage with the keys in my pocket. I also don’t lock my Jeep because it has a soft top and I’d rather someone just get inside without ripping my top.

[theksmith 3,673]

1 minute ago, Texasscott28 said:

I disabled the proximity feature because it was driving me nuts when I’d be working in my garage with the keys in my pocket. I also don’t lock my Jeep because it has a soft top and I’d rather someone just get inside without ripping my top.

 

so with both fobs no-where near the Jeep, if you step on the brake, the "start" button begins to blink and then you can just press it once and the rig starts up? sounds like the Easyguard module itself might be bad. the Easyguard shouldn't even light-up the start button if there's no key fob nearby - regardless of the proximity lock/unlock feature being disabled.

[Texasscott28 5]

10 minutes ago, theksmith said:

 

so with both fobs no-where near the Jeep, if you step on the brake, the "start" button begins to blink and then you can just press it once and the rig starts up? sounds like the Easyguard module itself might be bad. the Easyguard shouldn't even light-up the start button if there's no key fob nearby - regardless of the proximity lock/unlock feature being disabled.

Yep, that’s exactly what it does. I guess I’ll buy a new easyguard and program it to see if that works.

[Texasscott28 5]

16 hours ago, theksmith said:

 

so with both fobs no-where near the Jeep, if you step on the brake, the "start" button begins to blink and then you can just press it once and the rig starts up? sounds like the Easyguard module itself might be bad. the Easyguard shouldn't even light-up the start button if there's no key fob nearby - regardless of the proximity lock/unlock feature being disabled.

Could it also be the Omega since that’s what reads the chip in the key? It’s like the system is constantly thinking there is a fob in the vicinity and the blue ring for the push button is always lit, even with no key fob around. Or is it the easyguard that actually determines if there is a fob nearby?

[theksmith 3,673]

22 hours ago, Texasscott28 said:

Could it also be the Omega since that’s what reads the chip in the key? It’s like the system is constantly thinking there is a fob in the vicinity and the blue ring for the push button is always lit, even with no key fob around. Or is it the easyguard that actually determines if there is a fob nearby?

 

easyguard detects the fob and easy guard tells the omega to tell the jeep to start, however...

 

i just tested mine. the way i was describing it working apparently is only when you have the proximity feature enabled. if i disable proximity by starting the rig, pressing lock and unlock on the fob... then afterwards mine will also start without the fob present. i had no idea!

 

you've certainly found a very important tidbit that should have been in the instructions in bright red! that is, if you disable proximity feature, it's not just disabling proximity lock/unlock, but completely removing the need for the fob to be present - i.e. makes your rig so anyone can steal it if left unlocked!

 

i'm going to email Easyguard about this glaring security issue and unclear manual.

Edited March 17 by theksmith