Why does my physical key not turn my ignition without the EVO-ONE installed?

Question

2007 Nissan Maxima w/Intellikey Using a T-harness and a Evo-One.

 

When the Evo-One is removed from the car, my physical key will not allow me to turn the ignition barrel. It is not a timed lockout as I let the car sit for over 24hrs without the Evo and I still could not use my physical key.

 

If I plug NOTHING but the red connector into the Evo(not even the power cable), then I can use my physical key in my ignition barrel. Without the red harness connected, I can NOT use my physical key. However, my Intellikey still unlocks the barrel and starts the car just fine without the Evo installed, it's just my actual physical key that won't work.

 

Why is this?

Answer 1

Because if you look at the installation guide the data wire at the ignition barrel is cut and goes through the evoone relay and then goes back to the vehicle.This is a normal behavior, if you want to remove the evoone you will have to put that cut wire back together.

Comments

Used a T-harness so it was less obvious but this is what I thought...just needed to confirm.

 

Thanks.