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DiabloSport Predator User Manual

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REV. JUNE-10-2006
CAN Predator

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  • Page 1 REV. JUNE-10-2006 CAN Predator...
  • Page 2 Predator Satisfaction Guarantee/ the Predator generates in your vehicle, simply restore the factory tune to your vehicle and return the Predator to the selling dealer. Pending examination of the tool by DiabloSport, you will Return Policy receive a refund from your selling dealer.
  • Page 3 End User License Agreement, Warranty and Disclaimer THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is an agree- liaility, claims and damages associated with the Products, with the sole excep- ment etween you, as the purchaser (the “Purchaser”) of either the Dialo tion of ToolRama’s liaility for the refund of the purchase price of the Product to Module (the “Module”) or the ToolRama hand-held computer unit (the “Unit”), Purchaser in the event that a court of competent jurisdiction determines the Pur-...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Performance Tune Duramax Tune Descriptions Installing the Performance Tune Modify Tune Procedures Installing the Original Backup How to Install the Original Backup Vehicle Diagnostics, Predator Options & Troubleshooting Vehicle Diagnostics Troubleshooting Predator Options How to Update your Predator...

  • Page 6: Obd Ii Diagnostic Port Location

    OBD II Diagnostic Port and Fuse Location Please read through this manual efore installing any tune into your vehicle. Failure to follow the instructions can result in a damaged or disaled ECU (Engine Control Unit). The user must ensure that the original GM Factory Tune is in the vehicle’s ECU efore installing the DialoSport tune.

  • Page 7: Fuse Removal

    Fuse Removal Fuses to be removed prior to programming. The 3 fuses are located in the en- gine compartment fuse box. 1/RADIO 2/RADIO AMP 3/INFO With the ignition in the OFF posi- tion, remove these fuses before programming vehicle.

  • Page 8: Display And Keypad Description

    Display and Keypad Description FOR UP TO DATE INFORMATION VISIT: WWW.DIABLOSPORT.COM ESC Key: Jump ack to previous menu Up arrow: or jump to top of menu selection. Scroll up the menu Left arrow: Set gauge value left Right arrow: Set gauge value...

  • Page 9: Preparing The Vehicle For The Tune Installation

    In the event of such an occurrence, unplug the tool, wait 5 sec- cause interference. Please remove or turn these onds and then plug it ack in. The Predator will recognize that an devices off. interrupted writing error has occurred and will automatically install •...

  • Page 10: Installing The Performance Tune

    ackup is restored. is designed to add power and torque, ut with fuel If there is ever a need to send the Predator ack to economy in mind. Fuel mileage is always suject to DialoSport, the Original Backup must e put ack into driving style and may vary from vehicle to vehicle.

  • Page 11: Installing The Performance Tune

    Installing the Performance Tune The very first time the Predator is used on a vehicle it will automatically create a ackup of the original factory 8. Press “enter” on Install Tune. tune. This process takes approximately 4 minutes. 9. Follow the prompts to turn the ignition on & off (do not start (Installing the DiabloSport Performance Tune) the car at any time) press “enter”...

  • Page 12: Modify Tune Procedures

    3. Highlight the appropriate choice y using the arrow keys & B/ Tire size by height, user will measure the total tire height press “enter” of tire and enter that value in Predator. Measurement is in inches. 4. In the “Modify Parameters” Menu the following choices NOTE: The “Tire Size by sidewall #”...
  • Page 13 OFF position. You are now ready to enjoy continue. the power of the Predator tune!! 8. The Predator will “this change will take effect next time you install the tune” display – Press “enter”. NOTE If the tune is not installed at the install tune prompt 9.

  • Page 14: How To Install The Original Backup

    ackup. The Modify Stock Tune install the original ackup into the vehicle: tune will NOT reset the Predator. To restore and reset - When going to the dealer for vehicle mainte- the Predator, the original ackup must e selected.

  • Page 15: Vehicle Diagnostics

    Select the “ “ item from the main menu of Diagnostics the Predator, then press the Enter key. Allows user to view the vehicle troule codes Allows user to clear the troule codes from the vehicle Displays real time data* (live data)
  • Page 16 “DATALOG yes or no”, select “YES” and the data logging NOTE: will start. When switching the Predator from one vehicle to another vehicle you must go into the “Options” menu and To stop data logging, press the “ESC” utton.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    PC application for the update. Look at the revision number on the web and if your Predator has another revision than what is on web site, you should update your Predator. See How to Update your Predator in the manual for more information. NOTE: Ensure you have the right part number for the Predator and that your vehicle is supported by that part number.
  • Page 18 efore contacting us. Invalid License: This message means that the original ackup that is stored in the Predator does not match the program that is in the vehicle. The most common cause for this error is when the performance program is left in the vehicle when taken to a dealer and the dealer re-flashed the vehicle’s ecu.

  • Page 19: Predator Options

    = Upload data log file to PC, see Diagnostics section. Live Table Reset = Reset this when Predator is used on a different vehicle, this is so the Predator will look for supported PID’s for NOTE: When switching tool from one vehicle to another the new vehicle.

  • Page 20: How To Update Your Predator

    Before you egin, a serial cale and an AC to DC power adapter must e o- The Predator requires a 12 Volt, 1 Amp power source to turn it on. An tained. DialoSport offers oth of these items in a package that can e otained AC to DC power adapter allows the Predator to e turned on when not through any authorized DialoSport dealer.
  • Page 21 Predator. prompts to return the vehicle to its stock configuration. 2) Connect the Predator to the PC with the serial cale. Do not connect the power supply at this time. 2) Save the appropriate Predator update file from the Downloads section elow.
  • Page 22 Predator. 7) Connect the AC to DC power supply connector to the Predator. If the vehicle will e used to supply power the Predator, connect the Predator’s OBDII cale to the OBDII connector, at this time. The software will then prompt the following message: “Tool is ready.
  • Page 23 Predator Update ERROR MESSAGE This will start the System Properties utility 1) “Download Failed” - The likely cause for this message is mismatched Com port and speed settings. These settings are at the top left-hand area of the DialoSport Downloader software. Generally, if the PC has a 9-pin serial port it will e configured to e “Com1”.
  • Page 24 Predator Update The USB to serial cale should have come with these drivers on a diskette or CD. Note that the adapter cale must e connected to the PC to view its configuration. - Doule-clicking the Communications Port item will open the Proper- ties for this port.
  • Page 25 Notes:...

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