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- Page 1 HYPERTECH ® POWER PROGRAMMER III ™ FOR GM VEHICLES WITH 4.3/4.8/5.3/6.0/8.1L VORTEC ENGINES STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Part #761 5.1.05 © 2000-2005 Hypertech, Inc.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Information ......2 Overview ........3 Section 1: OnStar Equipped Vehicles . -
Page 3: Important Information
Hypertech includes meeting all E.O. requirements in its product development process. This guarantees that users of Hypertech “Power Tuning” products will meet certification requirements when registering, selling, or needing to pass various emissions tests or Inspection and Maintenance (I&M) programs administered by state or local enforcement... -
Page 4: Overview
HYPERTECH POWER PROGRAMMER III INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW Congratulations! You are the owner of the Power Programmer III, the latest in high-performance tuning technology. Now you can optimize your engine’s tuning, as well as adjust other vehicle parameters (see table of contents), all at the touch of a button. -
Page 5: Section 1: Onstar Equipped Vehicles
SECTION 1: ONSTAR EQUIPPED VEHICLES If your GM vehicle is equipped with the OnStar system, you MUST temporarily disable the system BEFORE programming your vehicle with the Power Programmer III. Please follow the steps below to temporarily disable the OnStar system. General Precautions... - Page 6 Hypertech for repair. If the vehicle starts, you will need to return your programmer to Hypertech for re-initialization, no harm was done to the vehicle computer.
- Page 7 NOTE for 1999-2002 GM vehicles: If the previous step did not turn off the OnStar light on the dash, follow these steps to remove three (3) other OnStar related fuses: The three (3) fuses that must be removed are as follows: (see highlighted fuse locations to the right.) Location...
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Page 8: Section 2: Powerstat ™ Installation For 4.8/5.3/6.0L
7. Lift out the stock thermostat. Use a flathead screwdriver to gently pry, if necessary. Clean all the sealing surfaces. 8. Install the Hypertech PowerStat, making sure the O Ring is sealed properly. For ease of installation, you may want to apply a small amount of grease to the PowerStat to help retain the O Ring. - Page 9 9. Reinstall the thermostat bolts and any hoses removed. Torque the bolts to 7 ft.-lbs. 10. Close the radiator drain plug. 11. Fill the cooling system with the proper water/coolant mixture. Refer to the owners manual for the correct ratio. Pour the coolant into the surge tank.
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Page 10: Section 3: Programming Instructions
SECTION 3: PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS • Connect one (1) end of the provided cable to the programmer as in Figure D and tighten the two (2) thumbscrews. Programmer Thumbscrew Thumbscrew Figure D • See Figure E. Locate the Data Link Connector (DLC) under the driver’s side of the dash panel above the emergency brake. - Page 11 • Press the L arrow on the programmer. The following displays should appear immediately on the LCD screen (where X.X.X.X is the version number): HYPERTECH POWER PROGRAMMER VERSION X.X.X.X FOR XXXX GMC AND CHEVROLET TRUCKS • If these screens do not appear, make sure that both ends of the cable are securely attached and press the L arrow again.
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Page 12: Important Note
DTC #1 --- PXXXX NEXT DTC = N IMPORTANT NOTE Hypertech, Inc. recommends proper diagnosis and repair of reported DTCs prior to programming. For Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) interpretations, refer to factory manuals, see your local parts dealer, or visit internet sites that provide this type of information. -
Page 13: Engine Tuning
Do You Know What You’re Pumping Into Your Vehicle? For purposes of improved air quality, availability of Reformulated gas (RFG) is being required in some parts of the country. Hypertech is including Power Tuning for select vehicles using this gasoline, sometimes called “oxygenated fuel”. -
Page 14: Top-Speed Limiter
C. TOP-SPEED LIMITER TO ADJUST TOP SPEED LIMIT TO MATCH SPEED RATING OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE TIRES, PRESS Y TO KEEP STOCK TOP SPEED LIMIT, PRESS N • Press the ‘N’ button to keep your vehicle’s stock top-speed limiter and skip to the next option. USE UP/DOWN ARROWS TO ADJUST TOP SPEED LIMIT, THEN PRESS Y TO SELECT OR N TO EXIT. -
Page 15: Rear Gear Ratio
E. REAR GEAR RATIO IF REAR AXLE RATIO HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM ORIGINAL, PRESS Y IF REAR AXLE RATIO HAS NOT BEEN CHANGED, PRESS N • Press ‘N’ if the rear gear ratio has not been changed from the factory installed gear. Making this choice will skip to the next option. -
Page 16: Transmission Shift Point Mph & Rpm
G. TRANSMISSION SHIFT POINT MPH & RPM (AUTOMATICS ONLY) Be sure to read and understand this entire section before attempting to reprogram your shift points. The shift point option allows you to change the RPM at which your transmission shifts at wide-open throttle, to find the very best shift points for maximum acceleration. - Page 17 It is not usually necessary to optimize the 3-4 shift point (unless the gearing in the vehicle causes the shift to occur during the 1/4- mile run) because it will occur at a speed so high that it is out of range, even on a race track.
- Page 18 NOTE: These tables are for general reference ONLY. Vehicles will vary slightly depending on tire height and accuracy of the tachometer. GM VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT TABLES (30” Tire Height) REAR GEAR RATIO 2.73:1 1-2 SHIFT 2-3 SHIFT 3-4 SHIFT 1 MPH = 1 MPH = 1 MPH =...
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Page 19: Transmission Shift Firmness
H. TRANSMISSION SHIFT FIRMNESS (AUTOMATICS ONLY) IF YOU HAVE INSTALLED AN AFTERMARKET SHIFT KIT, PRESS Y TO CONTINUE, PRESS N • Press ‘Y’ if you have installed an aftermarket shift kit into your automatic transmission. The shift kit has already firmed up your shifts. -
Page 20: Programming
POSITION and unplug the Power Programmer from the diagnostic port. Then, reinsert the cable into the diagnostic port and press the L button. This will allow the programming to continue. If the problem continues, call Hypertech at 901-382-8888. • Programming is complete when the unit reaches 100%. -
Page 21: Section 4: Programming Back-To-Stock/Changing Options
• Start the engine and make sure the Service Engine Soon light on your instrument cluster goes out (If it stays on or flashes, Call Hypertech at 901-382-8888). Warm up the engine and make sure it is running smoothly. • FOR ONSTAR EQUIPPED VEHICLES. For 4.8/5.3/6.0/8.1L... -
Page 22: Section 5: Troubleshooting Guide
2. Make sure that both ends of the cable are securely attached. 3. Wait at least five (5) minutes for the programmer to re-establish communication and program the vehicle. 4. If the three (3) steps above do not correct the problem, call Hypertech at 901-382-8888. - Page 23 This screen will appear: CODE 6D: CAL NOT FOUND • Call Hypertech at the provided phone number on the programmer screen. Please have your vehicle VIN number ready. The Hypertech technical staff will instruct you what to do.
- Page 24 CODE 6D: CAL NOT FOUND • Call Hypertech at the provided phone number on the programmer screen. Please have your vehicle VIN number ready. The Hypertech technical staff will instruct you what to do. 6. BLANK SCREEN •...
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Page 25: Product Warranty
This will result in the loss of your Hypertech Power Tuning data. The Hypertech Power Programmer has an internal security system that allows its Power Tuning program to be installed in only one vehicle at a time. - Page 26 SPECIALTY AUTO PARTS CONSUMER’S BILL OF RIGHTS Your Rights To Personalize Your Vehicle Article 1: You have the Right to buy high-quality, reliable aftermarket performance and specialty parts, accessories, and styling options. Article 2: You have the Right to use high-quality aftermarket parts and know that your new vehicle warranty claims will be honored.
- Page 27 Power gains shown are specific to the vehicle tested and representative of the average gains verified. For a color, printable power graph of your particular application, check out our website at www.hypertech.com.
- Page 28 Typical Performance Gains (Cont’d)
- Page 29 Denim w/Khaki Bill Khaki w/Navy Blue Bill Coffee Mugs Enjoy your morning coffee with the Hypertech coffee mug, displaying the Hypertech logo and engine icon in full color on both sides - Part #626. To Place An Order, Call Hypertech at 901-385-1888.
- Page 30 Notes...