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12 May 2005 1086210 GMC/Chevy Duramax X-Monitor BD X-MONITOR 2001-2006 GMC/Chevy 6.6L Duramax I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Date Purchased Purchased from Installed by READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING THIS PRODUCT. OWNER’S MANUAL - LEAVE IN GLOVE BOX Installation Manual Part # I1086210 Printed in Canada...
12 May 2005 1086210 GMC/Chevy Duramax X-Monitor T a b l e O f C o n t e n t s Kit Contents........................3 Welcome ........................4 Pre-Installation ......................4 Installation ........................5 Pyrometer Sending Unit (Thermocouple)............5 Thermocouple Wiring................6 Boost Pressure Sender Installation..............6 LB7 Motor ....................6 LLY &...
12 May 2005 1086210 GMC/Chevy Duramax X-Monitor Welcome Thank you for purchasing the BD X-Monitor. Your kit should have the items mentioned on the previous page for your installation. This manual is divided into different areas to assist you with your installation and operation of your unit. Pre-Installation If you have existing gauges installed, you may have to determine where to reposition them to accommodate the X-Monitor.
12 May 2005 1086210 GMC/Chevy Duramax X-Monitor Monitor can be reprogrammed to that application but an additional accessory kit may be required. The following sections will give detail on the install of each measurement available but not all will apply to your installation. Installation NOTE: The ground terminals of the vehicle’s batteries should be disconnected before performing any welding or taping onto any ECM/PCM wire.
12 May 2005 1086210 GMC/Chevy Duramax X-Monitor Thermocouple Wiring Route the wire toward the firewall taking precaution to keep it away from hot and moving parts, and then run it through the firewall by piercing a large rubber grommet in the firewall beside the brake booster canister. Do NOT cut or splice the thermocouple lead wire as it is special wire that provides correct reading to the gauge.
12 May 2005 1086210 GMC/Chevy Duramax X-Monitor WARNING: BE SURE TO USE THE RUBBER HOSE AND NOT THE PLASTIC TUBING WHEN MAKING THE CONNECTION TO THE CONTROL BOX. NOTE: The module should be mounted with the boost fitting pointed down to avoid condensation from collecting inside the module.
12 May 2005 1086210 GMC/Chevy Duramax X-Monitor You can now route the nylon tubing from the quick connect nutsert assembly to the boost input on the X-monitor. Black Nylon hose To X Monitor Quick Connect Swivel Elbow DO NOT OVER Brass Adapter TORQUE! Use sealant here...
12 May 2005 1086210 GMC/Chevy Duramax X-Monitor Exhaust Brake Pressure Sensor Install the supplied stainless steel line and fitting into the test port of the exhaust brake. Secure the line and attach the plastic hose. Route the hose up along the vehicle frame and into the cab then attach the hose to the interface filter and connect the wires as per the “Back Pressure”...
12 May 2005 1086210 GMC/Chevy Duramax X-Monitor Engine Oil Pressure Sensor 2001-02 Duramax Remove the front skid plate from the bottom of engine and locate the oil pressure-sending unit on left side of engine block by the steering box. This sensor has only one (1) wire attached.
12 May 2005 1086210 GMC/Chevy Duramax X-Monitor 2001-02 Duramax Oil Pressure Wiring Diagram NOTE: THE GREEN WIRE FROM THE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR IS ATTACHED TO THE ‘DO NOT USE’ TERMINAL OF THE CONTROL BOX NOT ‘SENSOR’. BD Engine Brake Inc. Plant Address: Unit A10, 33733 King Rd, Abbotsford, BC, Canada V2S 7M9 U.S.
12 May 2005 1086210 GMC/Chevy Duramax X-Monitor 2003+ Duramax The engine oil pressure sensor is located just in front of the engine oil filter and housing. This sensor wires attached. Install a gray Posi-Tap onto the tan w/white tracer wire of the sensor harness then insert one end of the green wire from the oil pressure kit to the gray...
12 May 2005 1086210 GMC/Chevy Duramax X-Monitor Auxiliary Fuel Tank Level This wiring for the auxiliary fuel tank level is virtually similar to the remote temperature installation. Consult the literature for the sender for the correct terminal or wire for the output. Auxiliary Fuel Tank Level Wiring Diagram BD Engine Brake Inc.
12 May 2005 1086210 GMC/Chevy Duramax X-Monitor Power and Ground Locate a switched 12-volt power source under the dash and install the Red wire to it. Install the other end to the Power connector of the control box. Install the Black ground loop to a good ground and install the other end to the Ground connector of the control box.
12 May 2005 1086210 GMC/Chevy Duramax X-Monitor Programming and Set Up Press both buttons in on the X-Monitor display and turn on the ignition. You will get a screen that the first line on the display will read “SIDE OR TOP BTN?” and the bottom line reads “SIDE”.
12 May 2005 1086210 GMC/Chevy Duramax X-Monitor Operation Once the display has gone through the startup cycle it should end up with the following, default display. To change the settings and set alarm values there are 2 buttons on the side of the display, the bottom (MENU) button cycles through the different modes and upper...
12 May 2005 1086210 GMC/Chevy Duramax X-Monitor X-Monitor Display Settings Flowchart When placed in Display Shutdown Mode, the X-Monitor counts down from 9 to shut off the display ONLY; all the functions still continue to work in the background. Press the MENU (lower) button to turn the display back on.
12 May 2005 1086210 GMC/Chevy Duramax X-Monitor The X-Monitor is calibrated to the thermocouple that is supplied with the kit and may not register accurately if an existing or different thermocouple is used. If the thermocouple was installed after the turbo, in the exhaust pipe, all temperatures will indicate lower and the maximum safe temperature is 900 degrees.
12 May 2005 1086210 GMC/Chevy Duramax X-Monitor BD ENGINE BRAKE, Inc. LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT THE INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT INDICATES THAT THE BUYER HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THIS AGREEMENT AND ACCEPTS ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY BD Engine Brake Inc., its successors, distributors, jobbers, and dealers (hereafter “BD”) shall in no way be responsible for the product's proper use and service.