Hypertech 2000 Reference Manual And Step By Step Installation Manual

Hypertech 2000 Reference Manual And Step By Step Installation Manual

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2014-2018 CHEVY/GMC SILVERADO/SIERRA 1500 5.3L
2014-2015 CHEVY/GMC SILVERADO/SIERRA 1500 5.3L
Reference Guide and Step by Step Installation Manual

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SECTION 1: PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................... 3
1-1: MAIN MENU .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
1-2: TUNING MENU ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Suggested Settings .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Engine Tuning ................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Rev Limit ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Top Speed ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Tire Size ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Shift Points .................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Shift Firmness ............................................................................................................................................................... 13
Throttle Response ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Torque Converter .......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Shift Response .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
V4 Mode ....................................................................................................................................................................... 16
1-3: SELECTION REVIEW & PROGRAMMING.......................................................................................................... 17
Review Changes ........................................................................................................................................................... 17
Preset Tune ................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Programming ................................................................................................................................................................ 18
1-4: DTC MENU .............................................................................................................................................................. 20
1-5: QUICK COMMANDS .............................................................................................................................................. 22
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ................................................................................................................... 22
1-6: SETUP/INFO ............................................................................................................................................................. 23
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Part #2000 2014-2018 CHEVY/GMC SILVERADO/SIERRA 1500 5.3L Part #2100 2014-2015 CHEVY/GMC SILVERADO/SIERRA 1500 5.3L Reference Guide and Step by Step Installation Manual Table of Contents SECTION 1: PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS......................3 1-1: MAIN MENU ................................4 1-2: TUNING MENU ................................. 5 Suggested Settings ................................
  • Page 2 Device Info ................................... 23 Vehicle Info .................................. 24 Settings ..................................24 SECTION 2: BACK TO STOCK OR CHANGING TUNING OPTIONS ..............25 Back To Stock ................................25 Changing Options ................................. 25 Preset Tune ................................... 26 SECTION 3: TECHNICAL INFORMATION & TROUBLESHOOTING ..............27 3-1: WHAT TO DO BEFORE TAKING THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE ...............
  • Page 3: Section 1: Programming Instructions

    Write down the error code or message and contact the Hypertech tech support department on the provided telephone number from 8am-5pm, Central Time, Monday-Friday. Have the part number and serial number off of the programmer, and your vehicle’s VIN # ready when you call.
  • Page 4: 1-1: Main Menu

    ‘Select’ an option. Press the left button to go ‘Back’ to the last menu screen. TUNING: This is the main option in the programmer. It has selections for the Hypertech Power Tuning, and other adjustable features. DTC’s (All Vehicles): This option checks for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC’s).
  • Page 5: 1-2: Tuning Menu

    SETUP INFO (All Vehicles): This option displays various information about the programmer and your vehicle. It also allows adjustments to the display screen. 1-2: TUNING MENU Press ‘Select’ to enter the Tuning menu from the Main Menu. The programmer will display 3 tuning options: PRESET TUNE- Select a previously saved tune for installation.
  • Page 6: Suggested Settings

    Use the buttons to the right of the screen to highlight Customize Tune. Press the ‘Select’ button to display the Tuning Menu. SUGGESTED SETTINGS The following chart lists some Hypertech suggested custom tuning selections for different driving situations: Mileage, Tow, Street, and Performance. 2014-2018 GM Truck/SUV - 5.3L DI V8 (L83) - 6-Speed Automatic...
  • Page 7 This option installs the Hypertech Power Tuning, based on the octane of fuel your vehicle is using. Hypertech Power Tuning is a rigorous procedure that maximizes performance by optimizing the engine’s air/fuel ratio, spark timing, and other parameters. Hypertech Power Tuning doesn’t just focus on the power you’ll gain at wide-open throttle.
  • Page 8: Rev Limit

    Any significant power adders, like larger turbochargers, bigger injectors, or larger camshafts would definitely require a custom tune. For reference, any racing parts that would set a DTC with the stock tune would also set the same DTC with the Hypertech tunes.
  • Page 9: Top Speed

    your engine’s rpm limiter to improve performance and driving fun. The stock computer is programmed to shut down the engine when it reaches the redline. But if you have modified your vehicle to increase its high-speed performance, more rpm means more power. When you shift gears at the stock rpm limit, the engine falls back to below the peak of its horsepower curve.
  • Page 10: Tire Size

    Use the buttons to the right of the screen to scroll up or down, and highlight the desired MPH. Press ‘Select’ to save the chosen value. The top speed limiter can be lowered from the factory setting. The initial top speed settings that appear on the programmer will LOWER the factory top speed limiter.
  • Page 11: Shift Points

    tires have proper air pressure. Compare your settings to a GPS, and adjust the height up or down as needed to dial in the exact calibration. Another method of measuring the tire diameter: 1. Place a chalk mark on the tire where it contacts the pavement and also mark the pavement. These marks should be at the center of the tire footprint pointing straight down to the pavement.
  • Page 12 Rev Limit Shift Points Rev Limit Shift Points -500 -500 +100 +100 or lower -400 -400 or lower +200 +200 or lower -300 -300 or lower +300 +300 or lower -200 -200 or lower +400 +400 or lower -100 -100 or lower +500 +500 or lower Stock...
  • Page 13: Shift Firmness

    Press the ‘Back’ button to go back to the Gear Shift menu. Repeat the procedure above for each gear change. Once you have made the desired changes for each gear, press the ‘Back’ button to return to the Tuning Menu. SHIFT FIRMNESS (Option available for 6-Speed 6L80 transmission only) Use the buttons to the right of the screen to highlight Shift Firmness.
  • Page 14: Throttle Response

    THROTTLE RESPONSE Use the buttons to the right of the screen to highlight Throttle Response. Press the ‘Select’ button to adjust the throttle response settings based on the driving mode of the vehicle. The ME 2.0 allows adjustment of the throttle response. This option tunes the sensitivity of the throttle. Choose a setting that best suits your personal preference.
  • Page 15: Shift Response

    Track- The TRACK tune creates shifting that is eager to show off the extra power of the Hypertech engine tuning! Press the ‘Select’ button, then use the buttons to the right of the screen to scroll up or down, and...
  • Page 16: V4 Mode

    Max Energy 2.0. Rather than simply disabling the AFM system, Hypertech did spend the time to fully develop improved engine tuning in V4 and V8 modes to improve the drivability of the vehicle.
  • Page 17: 1-3: Selection Review & Programming

    Use the buttons to the right of the screen to scroll up or down, and highlight the desired speed. Press the ‘Select’ button to save this option. Once you have selected an option, press the ‘Back’ button to return to the previous menu. 1-3: SELECTION REVIEW &...
  • Page 18: Programming

    To save the currently selected tuning options, use the buttons to the right of the screen to scroll up or down and select any combination of letters or numbers. The ‘Prev’ and ‘Next’ buttons move the cursor left and right. Once you have selected a name, press ‘Done’...
  • Page 19 If the vehicle has any DTC’s, the programmer will display the number of DTC’s reported from the vehicle’s computer. You can review the DTC’s by pressing the ‘Show’ button. Before the programming process can begin, all DTC’s must be cleared. To clear any DTC’s, press the ‘Clear’ button. For more information on this feature, see the DTC section.
  • Page 20: 1-4: Dtc Menu

    It is now safe to unplug the programmer from the vehicle and start the engine. Make sure the “Check Engine” light on the instrument cluster goes out (If it stays on or flashes, read out the DTC’s, and contact Hypertech tech support).
  • Page 21 The programmer will immediately begin reading out the DTC’s from the vehicle’s computer. If no DTC’s are present, the programmer will display the following message. If the vehicle has any DTC’s, the programmer will display all DTC’s, and the total number of DTC’s reported from the vehicle’s computer.
  • Page 22: 1-5: Quick Commands

    Once you have reviewed each DTC, you can clear them by selecting ‘Clear’. 1-5: QUICK COMMANDS From the Main Menu, press the left or right arrow buttons to scroll for the Quick Commands menu. Press ‘Select’ to enter Quick Commands menu from the Main Menu. The programmer will display the following menu.
  • Page 23: 1-6: Setup/Info

    Use the buttons to the right to raise or lower the minimum tire pressure to activate the TPMS alarm. Select ‘Flash’ to program the change. 1-6: SETUP/INFO From the Main Menu, press the left or right arrow buttons to scroll for the Setup/Info menu. Press ‘Select’ to enter the Setup/Info menu from the Main Menu.
  • Page 24: Vehicle Info

    VEHICLE INFO Use the buttons to the right of the screen to highlight Vehicle Info. Press the ‘Select’ button to display the Vehicle Info menu. The Vehicle Info menu displays the VIN number of the vehicle that the programmer was last connected to, and the current status of the programmer.
  • Page 25: Section 2: Back To Stock Or Changing Tuning Options

    Use the buttons to the right of the screen to adjust the brightness or contrast of the display screen, from 1 to 10. Press the ‘Back’ button to return to the previous menu. SECTION 2: PROGRAMMING VEHICLE BACK TO STOCK, CHANGING TUNING OPTIONS, AND SELECTING PRESET TUNES Reconnect the programmer to the vehicle as in Section 1, and follow the messages on the screen until the Main Menu appears.
  • Page 26: Preset Tune

    The Tuning Menu will display a hashtag ‘#’ next to the options that were selected for the previous programming session. To make changes, follow the Tuning instructions from Section 1. Note: All tuning options default to ‘Stock’ settings, regardless of what tuning options are currently programmed in the vehicle.
  • Page 27: Section 3: Technical Information & Troubleshooting

    3. Wait at least five (5) minutes for the programmer to re-establish communication before restarting the programming process. 4. If the three (3) steps above do not correct the problem, call Hypertech tech service line on the phone number that appears on the programmer screen.
  • Page 28: Section 4: Updating Your Programmer

    The programmer will display a message that it needs to be updated. The programmer can be updated via the internet using the Hypertech Tuner Update Software, and the supplied USB cable. See Section 5 for instructions on how to update your tuner.
  • Page 29: Section 5: Product Warranty & Contact Info

    E.O. #D-260-22 for the 2014-2015 Chevrolet/GMC Silverado 1500 5.3L. Max Energy 2.0, part #2000, is NOT legal for sale or use in California. If you have purchased this product for use on a vehicle that is registered in the State of California, return it immediately to the place of purchase for...
  • Page 30: 5-3: Contact Information

    5-3: Contact Info Tech Department 901-382-8888 Phone 901-373-5290 Fax techsupport@hypertech.com Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM Central Time Hypertech, Inc. 3215 Appling Rd. Bartlett TN 38133 www.hypertech.com Copyright © 2017 Hypertech, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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