Diesel tuner for use with palm tungsten e2 only
compatible with optional banks powerpda
vehicle command center
2006-07 chevy/gmc 6.6l lbz duramax
turbo-diesel pickups
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Banks Six-Gun ® Diesel Tuner For use with Palm Tungsten E2 only ® ™ Compatible with Optional Banks PowerPDA ® Vehicle Command Center 2006-07 Chevy/GMC 6.6L LBZ Duramax Turbo-Diesel Pickups THIS MANUAL IS FOR USE WITH KITS 63867 & 63872...
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The SELLER assumes no liability regarding the improper installation Disclaimer of Liability or misapplication of its products. It is Gale Banks Engineering Inc., and its the installer’s responsibility to check distributors, employees, and dealers for proper installation and if in doubt, contact the manufacturer.
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All Warranty claims Section 2 ..... 12 are subject to approval by Gale Banks Mounting the Docking Station and Engineering Inc.
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Level 4 while the vehicle is experiencing load (towing, climbing a steep grade, carrying a load, etc.). To use the higher levels of the Six-Gun Diesel Tuner while towing or climbing, airflow improvements must be made to lower the exhaust gas temperature (EGT) entering the turbo.
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Notice: A Pyrometer (EGT) probe must be installed in conjunction with the Six-Gun Diesel Tuner in order to enable the Six-Guns EGT limiting function. Using the Six-Gun Tuner without a pyrometer probe can lead to detrimental damage to the engine due to excessive EGT temperatures.
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Figure 1 Six-Gun and supplied wiring harness oil, grease and dirt. Place the Banks Disconnect the battery ground Six-Gun Tuner on top of the fuse box cables from each of the batteries. cover. Direct the wire harness towards Secure the cables so that they do not...
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Locate the MAF connector from 38-pin connector pair and the 24-pin the Six-Gun Tuner harness and route connector pair. See Figure 3. as shown in Figure 4. Follow the factory harness located on top of the...
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Figure 2 to avoid attached to the Six-Gun Diesel Tuner. a clearance issue when closing the Position the side edge of the Six-Gun hood. Mount the Six-Gun Tuner as Diesel Tuner to the edge closest to the...
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Section 2 MOUNTING THE DOCkING STATION AND CONNECTING THE BANkS POWERPDA VEHICLE COMMAND CENTER station grooves. See Figure 7. If not installing the optional Banks PowerPDA, skip to Section 3. Find a smooth, flat surface suitable for ease of access and viewing NoTE: This system has been of the PowerPDA.
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(+5vdc) to the RJ12 connector (phone like connector Banks PowerPDA and is “live” as at one end of the PDA cable) into one long as the system’s Diagnostic of the receptacles in the base of the Port Cable is completely installed PDA docking station.
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Figure 8 to secure the Banks interface cable to the vehicle OBD II connector. Next, connect the 6-pin connector on the Banks OBD II interface cable to the 6-pin connector on the Six-Gun Tuner harness. WARNING: The PDA may be...
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Note: If the washer is in any position other then the #6, your Six-Gun Diesel cut out the supplied template tuner will not select power levels (see Figure 19 on page 31) and align properly.
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Diagnostic Tool. damage the plastic threads. -END, SECTION 3- Install the knob onto the shaft facing the #1 Level on the Six-Gun label. On the knob, snug the two (2) set screws with the supplied 0.050” hex key wrench. Route the Six-Gun Switch cable down to the Six-Gun Diesel Tuner’s...
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Section 4 OPTIONAL THERMOCOUPLE INSTALLATION (REQUIRED FOR OPTIONAL BANkS POWERPDA) exhaust pipe to the exhaust manifold The thermocouple monitors using a 12mm, 12pt socket along with the temperature of the exhaust a 12mm, 12pt wrench, then remove gases entering the turbocharger the exhaust manifold from vehicle.
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Note: once the Six-Gun Diesel tuner Reinstall the exhaust manifold. Torque is powered up at key-on, it will ‘learn’ to 28 ft-lb in the sequence shown that a thermocouple is installed and Figure 14. automatically enable the eGt limiting function.
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-END, SECTION 5- need to be repeated when switching Section 6 CHECkING ENGINE PERFORMANCE The Six-Gun Diesel Tuner requires the Note: Before key-off, check tuner for engine coolant temperature (EcT) to be error codes. Use your Banks PowerPDA above 110º before it will add fuel. If the...
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The Banks PowerPDA Vehicle Command Center check the Banks PowerPDA’s Status Indicator for the “OK” icon. Any Six-Gun Tuner Tuner fault will be indicated by the “Banks Engine” icon (see Figure 15) and its cause can be investigated by going to the ‘Self Diagnostics’...
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(No Banks PowerPDA Installed) of if there is a problem with the If you feel that your Six-Gun Diesel system – this sequence will identify Tuner is not functioning properly, one or more diagnostic codes. A Six- some diagnostics can be performed.
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If problem persists, call Gale Banks Engineering Tech Support. Turn ignition OFF and make sure either Banks PowerPDA or Six-Gun switch is connected to Six-Gun tuner. If Six-Gun switch Six-Gun Switch Input is connected (no Banks PowerPDA), check 2-pin connection on Value Out of Range.
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Turn the vehicle key to ON but DO times. NOT start the engine. -END, SECTION 8- Section 9 Updating Your Banks PowerPDA Software & Banks Six-Gun Diesel Tuner Firmware The Banks PowerPDA is designed The Banks Six-Gun Diesel Tuner is de- such that new software updates signed such that new firmware updates can be easily installed.
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Section 10 REMOVAL OF THE SIx-GUN DIESEL TUNER If the Six-Gun Diesel Tuner should ever Disconnect the 2-ring terminals need to be removed from the vehicle, from the EGT thermocouple. perform the following: Disconnect the 3 small connectors Disconnect the Six-Gun’s 38-pin on the ‘In-Cab Cable’...
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Section 11 PLACEMENT OF THE BANkS POWER DECALS Figure 18 TYPICAL LEFT FENDER PLACEMENT TYPICAL RIGHT FENDER PLACEMENT 96505 v.6.0...
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