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Ford Performance ProCal 3 Instructions Manual

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NO PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT AND WRITTEN PERMISSION OF
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................. 1
Getting Started ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
ProCal Flash Tool Instructions ....................................................................................................................... 2
Verify Package Contents ................................................................................................................................ 2
Getting to Know the ProCal 3 Software ............................................................................................................ 3
Prepare Vehicle for Flashing .............................................................................................................................. 7
Download Calibration File ................................................................................................................................... 9
Programming Your Vehicle ............................................................................................................................... 10
Restore Previous Calibration ............................................................................................................................ 12
Additional Vehicle Configuration Instructions ................................................................................................ 13
When to use Octane Adjust and Profile Learning ..................................................................................... 14
TPMS Notes .................................................................................................................................................... 14
Factory Ford shop manuals are available from Helm Publications, 1-800-782-4356
ProCal 3
Instructions
FORD PERFORMANCE PARTS.

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started ..............................2 ProCal Flash Tool Instructions ........................2 Verify Package Contents ..........................2 Getting to Know the ProCal 3 Software ......................3 Prepare Vehicle for Flashing ..........................7 Download Calibration File ........................... 9 Programming Your Vehicle ..........................10 Restore Previous Calibration ..........................

  • Page 2: Getting Started

    Please visit www. performanceparts.ford.com for the most current instruction information. ! ! ! PLEASE READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. AT ANY TIME YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE FORD PERFORMANCE TECHLINE AT 1-800-367-3788 ! ! ! ProCal Flash Tool Instructions Read the instructions below in their entirety prior to beginning the flash procedure.

  • Page 3: Getting To Know The Procal 3 Software

    Vehicle specific data – VIN, Software ID, Hardware Part Number and Module Part Number located in the top-center of the screen is automatically populated when ProCal 3 is plugged-in and communicating with the vehicle. Note: the ignition does have to be turned “ON” to communicate with the vehicle.
  • Page 4 FORD PERFORMANCE PARTS. Main Tab Open File Button – Click this button to navigate to and open a Procal 3 file, ProCal3 files have a “PC3” • file extension. The PC3 files can be located anywhere on your hard disk, but are located in the “Documents\ProCal3\calibrations”...
  • Page 5 Software Part Number – This field automatically populates with your Powertrain Control software part • • • • number when the ProCal 3 unit is plugged-in and the vehicle is powered. EMAIL – This field must be populated with the same email address that was used during the registration •...
  • Page 6 ProCal 3 Instructions NO PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT AND WRITTEN PERMISSION OF FORD PERFORMANCE PARTS. f. Configuration Tab Octane Adjust – Switch to “ON” if spark retardation is desired • • • • Profile Learning – Switching to “ON” initiates a misfire monitoring relearning sequence •...

  • Page 7: Prepare Vehicle For Flashing

    Locate the onboard Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC) beneath the driver side dashboard. STEP 3: Plug your ProCal 3 unit into the DLC, be sure the ProCal 3 unit is fully seated. STEP 4: If your vehicle has a physical key, turn the ignition key of your vehicle to the ON (not start) position. If your vehicle has a key fob (instead of a physical key), with your foot OFF of the brake pedal, press the ignition button once.
  • Page 8 ProCal 3 Instructions NO PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT AND WRITTEN PERMISSION OF FORD PERFORMANCE PARTS. Causes of all existing trouble codes must be resolved prior to proceeding with installation of your performance calibration. Write down or copy and paste displayed codes and contact the Ford Performance Techline at 1-800-367-3788 for assistance with resolution of existing trouble codes before continuing.

  • Page 9: Download Calibration File

    ProCal 3 application. Do NOT disconnect the ProCal 3 Vehicle Interface unit from your computer—this is required to be connected for downloading !!! STEP 1: Navigate to the “Downloader”...

  • Page 10: Programming Your Vehicle

    “Documents/ProCal3/calibrations” folder on Windows PC’s or the “<user_home>/ProCal3/calibrations” folder on a MAC that was created the first time you ran the ProCal 3 application. Double-click on the performance calibration file (should have a .pc3 extension) or single-click and then press the “Select pc3 File”...
  • Page 11 ProCal 3 Instructions NO PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT AND WRITTEN PERMISSION OF FORD PERFORMANCE PARTS. ProCal may upload the stock calibration first prior to programming in order to save the calibration that is currently in your vehicle. This saved file will be contained within the same PC3 file that is being used to program your vehicle.

  • Page 12: Restore Previous Calibration

    ProCal 3 Instructions NO PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT AND WRITTEN PERMISSION OF FORD PERFORMANCE PARTS. Restore Previous Calibration STEP 1: Navigate to the “Main Tab”, and click on the “Open” button and open the PC3 file that was used to program the performance calibration.

  • Page 13: Additional Vehicle Configuration Instructions

    ProCal 3 Instructions NO PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT AND WRITTEN PERMISSION OF FORD PERFORMANCE PARTS. Additional Vehicle Configuration Instructions STEP 1: Navigate to the “Configuration” tab; this tab will only show up if a calibration file is open.

  • Page 14: When To Use Octane Adjust And Profile Learning

    ProCal 3 Instructions NO PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT AND WRITTEN PERMISSION OF FORD PERFORMANCE PARTS. Another way to calculate revolutions per mile is by utilizing the sizing information written on the side of the tire.

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