Fortin Evo One Remote Start Install Guide on my B8.5 Audi S5 6MT

Compatibility:
This guide should apply to all 6MT Audis under the B8 and B8.5 Chasis, which range from 2008-2014.
Be aware that 2015-2017 have a different key bypass mechanism that requires completely different wiring. A key must also be sacrificed into the system for 2015-2017. The entire process will be much more complicated for these years.
Works for both push to start and non push to start vehicles. They have slightly different sequence methods to arm the remote start



Disclosure:
Incorrectly wiring may cause damage to your central wiring harness. Follow video carefully, and refer to fortin’s guide linked below for clarification. I am not liable for electrical damage you may cause to your vehicle by improper wiring.
Disconnect battery when dealing with potentially live wires inside of the car.
Never attempt to remote start your car while it is in gear. This should be impossible given fortin’s arming sequence, however, exercise caution. If you are unsure of if you left the car in gear or in neutral, do not remote start. I am not liable for any damage you cause by improperly remote starting your vehicle.
Do not arm the remote start and leave the vehicle with the key inside. The car WILL lock the key inside, and you’ll be locked out.
Take your time. The hardest part is the key port connector. Do not force anything that isn’t meant to be forced.
Remote starters may be illegal in your area. Consult local law before installing. This guide is meant for legal application only.



Guide on Fortin's Website:
https://cdn02.fortin.ca/download/7714...



Parts needed:
Fortin Evo One
https://www.jbtools.com/fortin-evoone...
Fortin THAR Aud1
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Fortin-T-H...
Fortin Flashlink 4
https://www.amazon.com/Fortin-Flashli...

(You may be able to find items cheaper on eBay)



Tools needed:
trim removal tools
8 mil socket
10 mil socket
M8 triple square
T20
T25
T30
Flathead screwdriver
Wire stripper
Soldering kit (soldering iron, solder, rosin flux)
Heat shrink or electrical tape



Wiring:
Evo One main connector to T-harness
Large pink wire to small purple wire
T-Harness
T-connector to key port
Unplug two pre-connected plugs
‘Evo one’ wire to the connector
Solid gray wire on the harness to orange with a green stripe wire (above steering column; CAN bus)
Gray with black stripe to orange with a brown stripe (above steering column; CAN bus)
Evo one main connector
Large red wire to power
Large black wire to ground
Large yellow wire to clutch bypass (fuse box under cowl in the engine bay)
2009-2010 only: leave the two manilla connectors on the Aud1 harness that come connected together.



My flash configuration settings:
Vehicle Type: Key Port
Start Method: Lock 3x
Long Range Fob: None
Arming Method: Brake Handbrake (car must be in neutral)
Run time: 3 minutes



Things to note:
I am not a professional videographer or a YouTuber. This was my best attempt to film the install.
This video was filmed on an iPhone 12 mini and edited on iMovie (which is a software that personally, I would strongly recommend against using and have no plans to ever use again.)
If you are left with any questions following the video, feel free to dm me on Instagram @bootleg.rs5, or contact fortin support on their help page https://fortin.ca/en/contact.html
I recommend you watch the video in its entirety before attempting to follow along. I filmed as I went, and there are some notes I make after the fact. I did my best to re-film and edit the video to be in the best order of events, but I would still recommend finishing the video before taking apart your own car, so you know what you are getting into when you start


"It's pretty straight-forward" - The Bootleg RS5