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Test Flash Procedure
Using the procedure below, verify that your vehicle's ECU
& the suppled programmer are up to date, then use the
programmer to flash the ECU thus verifying that they are
Original Equipment Manufacturers often release updates
to the computer programming for your vehicle. Edelbrock
highly recommends that you verify, with your new car
dealer, that your vehicle is equipped with the latest
software version from your vehicle manufacturer, before
attempting to load the Edelbrock tune.
Confirm that you have the latest calibration by checking
the Edelbrock website (http://www.edelbrock.com/
automotive_new/mc/ superchargers/software-tech.shtml )
Once you have found the latest tune on the site, power on
the programmer, press the left arrow and select the Device
Info option. Scroll down to Tune Version and compare
that number to the one on the site. If they are different,
download the new calibration as instructed on the website.
• Put the car into Acc mode, but don't start the vehicle.
• Connect the supplied PCM cable to the OBD-II connector
located below the steering wheel and to the left of your
knee.
• Use directional pad to highlight Program Vehicle option
and press Select button.
• Use directional pad to highlight Preprogrammed Tune
option and press Select button.
• Read disclaimer then press Select to continue.
• Verify ignition is in the 'Key On' position but that the
engine is not running then press Select.
• Use directional pad to highlight your vehicle and
transmission combination then press Select.
• Use directional pad to highlight Begin Program then press
Select.
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Edelbrock Supercharger System
• Depending on your specific drivetrain configuration,
several separate operations may take place during
this step. Completion of each operation will cause the
progress bar to reset to zero.
DO NOT unplug the programmer until prompted.
• Turn the key off when prompted to do so by the handheld
programmer.
• Read parting message from programmer then press
Select to continue.
• Unplug the programmer cable from the OBD-II port.
• In the rare occurrence that you encounter an error message
during the test flash procedure, please refer to pg. 25,
titled, E-mail Edelbrock Your Stock PCM Calibration.
• Post Successful Test Flash
• If you are ready to install the supercharger, proceed to
Step 1 of the Supercharger Installation
OR
• If you wish to return the ECU back to the factory calibration,
such that the vehicle can still be driven until you are ready
to begin the installation, then:
• Put the car into Acc mode, but don't start the vehicle.
• Connect the supplied PCM cable to the OBD-II connector.
• Use directional pad to highlight Program Vehicle option
and press Select button.
• Use directional pad to highlight Return To Stock option
and press Select button.
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2011-2014 Ford F-150 5.0L
Installation Instructions
Brochure #63-1584
Rev. 12/11/17 - NP
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