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Installation Manual for 1989-1997 Ford
Power Stroke
v1.1
Please read all instructions before the installation of the ATS Commander
Thank you for purchasing the ATS Co-Pilot. This manual is to assist you with your installation
and operation of the unit. If you are installing the unit for a customer, pass this manual on to
your customer for future reference.
Understanding the ATS Co-Pilot
The ATS Co-Pilot is recommended for use with light duty pickup trucks with a heavy-duty
aftermarket transmission and torque converter package are installed on vehicle. While the
Commander will still function perfectly on a stock transmission, factory transmission shafts are
weak and prone to breakage. The factory torque converter clutch will also fail if applied under
high load conditions. Factory computers are programmed to disengage lockup under certain
conditions which will protect the transmissions internal components under higher load. This is
when we recommend having a heavy-duty aftermarket transmission installed on your vehicle to
prevent transmission failure. If you have a stock transmission it is recommended that you leave
your Co-Pilot in a less aggressive setting when under high load conditions. ATS Diesel
Performance sells many parts for all levels of trucks that will strengthen your transmission and
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Summary of Contents for ATS Co-Pilot
- Page 1 Please read all instructions before the installation of the ATS Commander Thank you for purchasing the ATS Co-Pilot. This manual is to assist you with your installation and operation of the unit. If you are installing the unit for a customer, pass this manual on to your customer for future reference.
- Page 2 Setting up the ATS Co-Pilot module for installation The ATS Co-Pilot will need to be set up for your vehicle and application. The Co-Pilot will need to be disassembled to access the dip switches on the electronic board. You will need a 1/16 - inch hex (Allen wrench) to remove the face from the Co-Pilot.
- Page 3 Co-Pilot Mounting Location Find a convenient location to mount the Co-Pilot within reach and view of the driver. The Commander interface must be within visual range of the driver as well as in easy reach. We have found the ideal place to locate the module is just to the right of the driver on the lower dash panel just above the right knee.
- Page 4 Wiring The Co-Pilot For 1989-1994 models -The Co-Pilot has several connections that need to be made in order for it to function properly. There are several wires which are optional but still included to give the Co-Pilot a more versatile use depending on your trucks current setup.
- Page 5 NOT USED: Orange Wire (Pin 4), White Wire (PIN #5), Pink Wire (PIN #12), Purple Wire (PIN #16) And Gray (PIN #14). Red Wire- +12V Power – PIN #1 Locate the Red wire coming from the vehicle’s PCM Pin #37. Tap this wire with the Red Commander wire by soldering.
- Page 6 (PCM). Reference the supplied wiring schematic before cutting wire. Connect the Yellow wire coming from the Co-Pilot to the wire that goes to the PCM. Connect the Blue wire coming from the Co-Pilot to the wire that goes to the transmission.
- Page 7 NOT USED: Orange Wire (Pin 4), White Wire (PIN #5), Pink Wire (PIN #12), Purple Wire (PIN #16) And Gray(PIN #14). Red Wire (12volts)-Pin #1...
- Page 8 Locate the VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor) wire. This Gray w/ Black stripe wire can be found at the PCM at pin #58 Run the green wire from the Co-Pilot module to the VSS wire and cut off any excess, but leave some slack. Solder the Green Co-Pilot wire to the VSS wire and protect...
- Page 9 Locate the VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor) wire. This Gray w/ Black stripe wire can be found at the PCM at pin #58 Run the green wire from the Co-Pilot module to the VSS wire and cut off any excess, but leave some slack. Solder the Green Co-Pilot wire to the VSS wire and protect...
- Page 10 (PCM). Reference the supplied wiring schematic before cutting wire. Connect the Yellow wire coming from the Co-Pilot to the wire that goes to the PCM. Connect the Blue wire coming from the Co-Pilot to the wire that goes to the transmission.
- Page 12 Troubleshooting If you experience problems after installation, there is a simple test to help diagnose the problem. Simply unplug the wiring harness from the back of the Commander module and put a bent paperclip into blue and yellow terminals of the harness’ plug (jumper the blue and yellow together).
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