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Installation Instructions Banks Derringer ® Tuner All Derringer Applications THIS MANUAL IS FOR USE WITH SYSTEM P/N: 66575, 66545, 66577, 66547, 66571, 66541, 66572, 66582, 66552 Gale Banks Engineering 546 Duggan Avenue • Azusa, CA 91702 (626) 969-9600 • Fax (626) 334-1743 Product Information &...
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SECTION 1.1 DERRINGER TUNER SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 1.1.1: Stand Alone/Switch Config. Bypass Plug (Optional) *Varies based on application Application Specific Harness 97671 v.1.1...
Section 1.2 DERRINGER SENSOR HARNESS INSTALLATION NOTE: The following procedure Figure 1.2-3 and images are for demonstration purposes only. Please refer to section "1.4 Vehicle Specific Instructions" of the manual for further guidance on locating sensor, routing and mounting Derringer application specific harness.
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Section 1.2 DERRINGER SENSOR HARNESS INSTALLATION, cont'd... Disconnect the OEM harness from Route the Derringer harness along the sensor. suitable path. It is recommended to route the Derringer harness along an existing OEM harness path. See NOTE: Section 1.4 for further assistance in...
Derringer application specific harness. However, installation process should be similar. Connect the Derringer module to Figure 1.3-3 the Derringer harness and mount it in a secure location with provided zip tie. See Figures 1.3-1 Figure 1.3-1 Plug the round connector end of the...
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Terminator install gray dust cap and if using iDash Cap at all times. Configuration install black terminator cap to the other side of the Derringer module. See Figures 1.3-6. Secure it by rotating locking ring clockwise. See Figures 1.3-4 1.3-5.
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Section 1.3 DERRINGER TUNER INSTALLATION, cont'd... Plug the OBDII cable into the OBDII Figure 1.3-7 port under the dash. See Figures 1.3-7 For Switch Configuration: NOTE: If using the Switch configuration, perform steps 6-8. If using iDash 1.8” Gauge configuration, skip to step 9.
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Section 1.3 DERRINGER TUNER INSTALLATION, cont'd... For iDash Configuration: In-Cab Terminator. See Figures 1.3-12, Step 2A. NOTE: Only perform steps 9-11 if B. Connect the In-Cab Terminator to the using iDash gauge configuration. If iDash 6-Pin Port. See Figures 1.3-12., using the switch configuration skip Step 2B.
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Section 1.3 DERRINGER TUNER INSTALLATION, cont'd... If you ONLY have HW Rev 2 iDash If using multiple iDash Gauges: 1.8’s: If you ONLY have HW Rev 1 iDash A. Connect the Y-Cable to the 6-pin 1.8’s: port of the first and second iDash 1.8 A.
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Rev 1 or Rev 2, but only use a single ed, and connections are correct and terminator. tight. Make sure that the Derringer wire harness is not lying in the way of the brake and gas pedals, or any moving parts.
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Manifold Absolute wire harness grommet. Then feed the Pressure (MAP) sensor at the back of the 6-pin end of the Derringer starter cable intake. Disconnect the MAP sensor plug, through the hole. Apply a little black...
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ROUTING LOCATION OF RECOMMENDED DERRINGER MOUNTING LOCATION (MOUNTED TO THE FENDER LIP) LOCATION OF Figure 1.4-2 Figure 1.4-3 MAP SENSOR MAP SENSOR CONNECTION CONNECTION Figure 1.4-4 Figure 1.4-5 NEW DERRINGER NEW DERRINGER CABLE ADDITION CABLE ADDITION LOCATION LOCATION 97671 v.1.1...
Connect the Derringer module to the Derringer sensor harness. NOTE: Locate a place to secure the Derringer GM L5P Derringer harness module near or along the fender, then connects to FRP and TMAP sensors. Pull zip-tie it in place.
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Unclip the left side first. Firewall Cable Instruction See Figure 1.4-11 & 1.4-12. Locate the wire harness grommet and route the Derringer Starter Cable Fig. 1.4-12 through the firewall. To do this insert a large phillips screw driver to move the grommet edge aside.
Front of truck Wedge Lock must fully engage locking latch on factory harness. NOTE: EcoDiesel Ram and Jeep Derringer harness connects to FRP and MAP sensors (EGT Sensor Optional). Pull only on the connector, do not pull on the wires. Fig.1.4-17...
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(near turbo). The FRP sensor is located at the end of the fuel rail, close to the mentioned TMAP sensor. See Figure 1.4-18. Figure 1.4-18 LOCATION OF RECOMMENDED HARNESS ROUTE LOCATION OF TMAP RECOMMENDED DERRINGER MOUNTING LOCATION Figure 1.4-19 Figure 1.4-20 97671 v.1.1...
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(Derringer Harness) must be oriented on same side as connector locking Connect the MALE ends of both latch and yellow lock (OEM Engine the FRP and TMAP Derringer harness Harness). to the sensors on-engine. Pay specific attention to the connector latch...
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Derringer harness, and zip tie the oriented properly and latch securely branch in a safe location. See Figure when connected. Slide the factory 1.4-22.
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EGT that runs along the driver side of the Connection. transmission. See Figure 1.4-24. Route the EGT branch of the Derringer Trace the EGT sensor connector branch harness along the driver side firewall. of the harness. (Thinner branch at the Ensure the harness is away from harness split) See Figure 1.4-25.
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1.4.3: 2014-2017 ECODIESEL RAM/JEEP Fig. 1.4-26 Connect the female factory EGT connector to the male connector on the Derringer harness and the male factory connector to the female connector on the Derringer harness. Ensure that the connector locks are fully engaged. Confirm the connections are secure by tugging firmly on both sides of the connection.
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Then carefully Derringer Starter Cable through the pull the remaining free length of the EOM grommet (behind the brake Derringer Starter Cable through the pedal) from the engine-side of the firewall.
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(switch down/away from slot) iDash 1.8 configuration: The plus calibration is designed for use When the Derringer is connected to an in everyday driving. This power level iDash 1.8, there are a total of 6 power adds a noticeable punch under high levels (level 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and stock).
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“Derringer” layout, the vertical bar graph on the right hand side represents, in real-time, how much power the Derringer is adding (See Figure 2-2). In Stock Mode there will be no change to the bar graph and in Sport Mode/Level 6 the bar graph will reach 100% under proper operating conditions.
LED flashes green for the second digit. After the diagnostic code is displayed, additional codes will be displayed in sequence, separated by 4 seconds with the LED off. Once all codes are displayed the Derringer will begin sending the codes again. Once you have written down all diagnostic codes being displayed, consult the following tables for a description of the code along with the action to be taken.
Section 3.2 2011-2016 F-150 ECOBOOST DIAG CODES Code Event Course of Action Turn ignition OFF and check the male and female TIP sensor connectors. Turn ignition back ON and Throttle Inlet Pressure (TIP) re-check for presence of code. If code does not Input Voltage re-appear at key ON, start engine and check for Out of Range.
Section 3.3 2017-2018 GM 6.6L L5P DIAG CODES 61312-51 Derringer Tuner (GM L5P application) Code Event Course of Action Turn ignition OFF & check the male and female FRP sensor Fuel Rail connectors. Turn ignition back ON & re-check for presence of Pressure (FRP) code.
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3) 61301-20 B-Bus Starter Cable - at 6-pin inter-cable & 6-pin B-Bus Circular connectors. 4) 61300-22 B-Bus Terminator Plug - at 6-pin B-Bus Circular Banks Bus CAN connector. Communication Turn ignition back ON & re-check for presence of code. If code error does not re-appear at key ON, start engine &...
Section 3.4 2014-2017 ECODIESEL RAM/JEEP DIAG CODES 61312-30 Derringer Tuner (Chrysler EcoDiesel applications) Code Event Course of Action Turn ignition OFF & check the male and female FRP sensor Fuel Rail connectors. Turn ignition back ON & re-check for presence of Pressure (FRP) code.
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Section 3.4 2014-2017 ECODIESEL RAM/JEEP DIAG CODES, cont'd... Code Event Course of Action Turn ignition OFF & check the male & female MAP sensor Internal Module connectors. Turn ignition back ON & re-check for presence of Malfunction or code. If code does not re-appear at key ON, start engine & check Intermittent for presence of code both at engine idle &...
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