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BD Diesel Performance X-monitor 2 Installation Manual

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Digital Gauge Monitoring Package
Installation Instructions
1080500
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*** READ THIS MANUAL & DISCLAIMER COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING THIS PRODUCT ***
Installation Manual P/N#: I1080500
BD Engine Brake Inc
A10 – 33733 King Rd, Abbotsford, BC, Canada V2S 7M9
Ship: #88 – 446 Harrison St, Sumas, WA 98295
Mail: PO Box 231, Sumas, WA 98295
Ph: 604.853.6096 Fax: 604.853.8749 Internet: www.bd-power.com

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  • Page 1 19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 Digital Gauge Monitoring Package Installation Instructions 1080500 P/N# *** READ THIS MANUAL & DISCLAIMER COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING THIS PRODUCT *** Installation Manual P/N#: I1080500 BD Engine Brake Inc A10 – 33733 King Rd, Abbotsford, BC, Canada V2S 7M9 Ship: #88 –...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Accessories ........................4 Pillar Mounts ......................4 Others ........................4 Tools Needed........................4 Pre-Installation ......................... 4 Installation ........................5 Thermocouple Installation ....................
  • Page 3 19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 K I T C O N T E N T S : Please check to make sure that you have all the parts listed in this kit before you start the disassembly your truck.

  • Page 4: Accessories

    19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 Accessories Pillar Mounts P/N# Application 1080570 Powerstroke 1999-2002 7.3L 1080571 Powerstroke 2003-2007 6.0L 1080572 Powerstroke 2007-2008 6.4L P/N# Application 1080551 Cummins 1998½-2002 24V w/ Speaker 1080553 Cummins 1998½-2002 24V w/o Speaker 1080552...

  • Page 5: Installation

    19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 Installation Choose a location in your vehicle where you want to mount the X2. It is important to do a test fitting to make sure that is plainly visible while driving, but not an obstruction of your driving view.

  • Page 6: Thermocouple Installation

    19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 to only peel one side of the tape protector off at a time. Once you are ready to mount it, carefully stick it to the dash. Once it is in its desired location, press down firmly onto the dash.

  • Page 7: Generic Installation Of The Thermocouple

    19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 GM 2001-2006 Remove passenger side fender well. Once this is removed, you will see the exhaust manifold. Towards the rear of the manifold there is a flange that the manifold bolts to. Just in front of this flange is the ideal place to drill for the thermocouple.

  • Page 8: Post-Turbo Installation

    19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 Post-Turbo Installation Drill a 21/64 hole into your turbo down pipe. There is no need for the engine to idle or to remove the exhaust piece from the truck. The metal shavings will simply exit the exhaust system when you run the engine.
  • Page 9 19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 b. For 2001 trucks, the MAP sensor is an oval shape. It also has 3 wires. Connect the supplied wire tap to pin “C” on the plug. To locate pin C, look at the back of...
  • Page 10 19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 12. Screw the supplied 1/8” temperature sensor into the 1/8” female side of the brass connector. 13. Locate test port #2 on your transmission. This port is on the passenger side of the vehicle.
  • Page 11 19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 EGT temperatures should be in the 250-350°F (120-175°C) ranges, depending on engine temperature and outside temperature. Boost pressure should read 0psi at idle and up to 5psi while revving the engine at the idle position. ECT should be similar to your factory gauge.

  • Page 12: Dodge 2003-2006 5.9L

    19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 Dodge 2003-2006 5.9L 1. Find the lead wire. This is a 2-wire harness with an orange and black wire. The larger connector needs to be connected to the thermocouple. 2. Route the lead wire across the engine bay to the driver’s side. Tie the lead wire out of the way of any moving or hot parts to avoid damage to the wires.
  • Page 13 19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 7. Connect the supplied wire tap to pin “D”. When you look at the back of the plug where the wires go into the plug and retaining clip is on top, pin “D” is on the right side.
  • Page 14 19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 16. Using Teflon tape, screw the temperature probe and fittings into the test port. Do not over tighten. 17. Route the purple wire from the wiring harness to the temperature sensor. 18. Remove the nut and washers from the sensor and install the purple wire. Replace the washers and tighten the nut to secure the wire.

  • Page 15: Optional Ram Xpower Control #1800505

    19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 Optional Ram Xpower Control #1800505 With the X2 Monitor you now have the ability to control your Dodge Ram Xpower. You can set EGT limits as well as adjust the horsepower on the fly with a simply up click or down click.

  • Page 16: X-Power Control Wiring Diagram

    19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 X-Power Control Wiring Diagram BD Engine Brake Inc A10 – 33733 King Rd, Abbotsford, BC, Canada V2S 7M9 Ship: #88 – 446 Harrison St, Sumas, WA 98295 Mail: PO Box 231, Sumas, WA 98295...

  • Page 17: Optional Ram Fuel Pressure Monitoring Kit #1080150

    19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 Optional Ram Fuel Pressure Monitoring Kit #1080150 With the X2 Monitor you can also monitor the auxiliary fuel pressure as well as the rail pressure on your Dodge Common Rail engine (2003-06). If you have a 1999.5 to 2002 Dodge you can utilize the auxiliary fuel pressure sensor only and not the rail pressure sensor.

  • Page 18: Wiring Diagram (Fuel Pressure)

    19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 Wiring Diagram (Fuel Pressure) BD Engine Brake Inc A10 – 33733 King Rd, Abbotsford, BC, Canada V2S 7M9 Ship: #88 – 446 Harrison St, Sumas, WA 98295 Mail: PO Box 231, Sumas, WA 98295...

  • Page 19: Ford 1999-2003 7.3L

    19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 Ford 1999-2003 7.3L 1. Find the lead wire. This is a 2 wire harness with an orange and black wire. The larger connector needs to be connected to the thermocouple. 2. Route the lead wire from the thermocouple to the driver’s side firewall. There is a plastic plug that is diamond shaped on the firewall.
  • Page 20 19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 wiring harness to receive an accurate reading. Only tap the wire of the plug that is going to the sensor. Tapping the factory wire when using a power module will result in a false reading.
  • Page 21 19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 16. Slide the green plug through the rubber grommet where you ran the lead wire. Pull enough of the wire harness inside the cab so that the switch port connection (white and black wires), the black wire with the ring terminal, and the red wire with the fuse tap are inside the cab.

  • Page 22: Ford 2003-2006 6.0L

    19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 Ford 2003-2006 6.0L 1. Find the lead wire. This is a 2-wire harness with an orange and black wire. The larger connector needs to be connected to the thermocouple. 2. Route the lead wire from the thermocouple to the driver’s side firewall. There is a plastic plug that is diamond shaped on the firewall.
  • Page 23 19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 6. Connect the supplied wire tap to the wire in the middle of the connector. IF you have a power module installed, you will need to connect to the same wire on the module’s wiring harness to receive an accurate reading.
  • Page 24 19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 17. Find the bolt located by the firewall and remove it. Place the bolt through the ring terminal of the black wire and screw it back into its original location. 18. Open the fuse box, located on the driver’s side below the steering wheel. You will need to remove the dash panel to access the fuse box.

  • Page 25: Duramax 2001-06

    19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 Duramax 2001-06 1. Find the lead wire. This is a 2-wire harness with an orange and black wire. The larger connector needs to be connected to the thermocouple. 2. Route the lead wire across the engine bay to the driver’s side. Tie the lead wire out of the way of any moving or hot parts to avoid damage to the wires.
  • Page 26 19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 9. Locate the oil filter housing. This is easiest to find from under the driver’s side of the engine. On the oil filter housing, look for the 3/8” bushing that uses an 8mm hex head for removal.
  • Page 27 19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 EGT temperatures should be in the 250-350°F (120-175°C) ranges, depending on engine temperature and outside temperature. Boost pressure should read 0psi at idle and up to 5psi while revving the engine at idle. ECT should be similar to your factory gauge.

  • Page 28: Universal Wiring Diagram

    19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 Universal Wiring Diagram BD Engine Brake Inc A10 – 33733 King Rd, Abbotsford, BC, Canada V2S 7M9 Ship: #88 – 446 Harrison St, Sumas, WA 98295 Mail: PO Box 231, Sumas, WA 98295...

  • Page 29: Display Functions

    19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 Display Functions The X2 has 4 buttons for control. The buttons have a reference on the display screen for ease of use. The top button is the Menu/Escape button. This button can be used to enter the Main Menu anytime you have the X2 in the monitoring mode.

  • Page 30: Display Menu

    19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 Display Menu The X2 has 4 different display options. Depending on how many parameters you choose to view at one time will determine the correct layout for you. Below are examples of all 4 display options.

  • Page 31: Warnings

    19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 conditions. Selecting values that will be reached on a normal basis will affect drivability as the truck will constantly be defueling. If you are drag racing it is recommended to turn the defuel settings to OFF.
  • Page 32 19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 may switch vehicles at any time. It is important to select the proper vehicle as the proper data is needed for coolant and boost monitoring. Module Selection This provides the list of the supported power modules and chips that you can control.

  • Page 33: Backlight

    19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 To retrieve the logged data, simply select the RECORDS item, and then select the desired parameter. Backlight The X2 is equipped with a fully adjustable backlight. By selecting the backlight menu you will be able to dim or brighten the backlight to suit your viewing needs.

  • Page 34: A10 – 33733 King Rd, Abbotsford, Bc, Canada V2S 7M9 Ship: #88 – 446 Harrison St, Sumas, Wa 98295 Mail: Po Box 231, Sumas, Wa

    BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT BD Engine Brake, Inc., Valley Fuel Injection Ltd., BD Diesel Performance, Turbocharger.net (the “Seller”) warrants the following product(s): All products manufactured or rebuilt by the Seller are to be free from defects in material or workmanship which...

  • Page 35: Bd Engine Brake Inc

    19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 NOT COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY This warranty is limited to the original purchaser of the product and is not transferable to subsequent owners. Specifically excluded from this warranty are failures of products caused by misuse, misapplication, negligence of the Buyer, accidents, modification, abuse, improper storage, installation, repair or operation, use of unauthorized parts or other mistreatment of the Buyer or his agent.

  • Page 36: Bd Engine Brake Inc

    19 November 2008 BD X-Monitor 2 # 1080500 Limited Warranty Details Parts Labour Product Name Notes 1, 2 (Months/Miles) (Months/Miles) No Race abuse Torque Converters (Dodge) 36/ 150,000 12/12,000 covered Torque Converters (Ford & No Race abuse 36/ 150,000 12/ 12,000...

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