HKS Power Editor R Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
UNIVERSAL WITHOUT HARNESS
１. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase of Power Editor R.
・ This manual indicates items that require attention in order to install this product
safely and lists precautions to avoid any possible damage and/or accidents.
・ This product was designed based on installation onto a specific factory vehicle
or a vehicle using other HKS products. The performance and/or safety cannot be
guaranteed if this product was installed onto other inapplicable vehicles.
・ Contact HKS dealer for any lost parts, replacement, and this manual.
・ HKS will not be responsible for any damage caused by incorrect installation and/or
use of this product.
・ This product works only with a vehicle with DC12V negative ground.
・ The specifications of this product are subject to be changed without notice.
・ This manual is subject to be revised without notice.
Product
Power Editor R UNIVERSAL WITHOUT HARNESS
Code Number
42018-AK002
Use
Boost up of turbocharged vehicle
Application
UNIVERSAL
２. Safety Precaution
The following precautions for use of this product are to prevent possible
accidents and/or injuries and for proper use.
Indicates risk of serious injury and/or possible death.
WARNING ：
Indicates risk of serious injury or property damage.
CAUTION ：
● Make sure to work on the vehicle in a well-ventilated area to prevent possible
explosion or a fire.
● Make sure to hold connectors when removing them to avoid possible damage to
other electronics parts and/or a fire caused by disconnection or a short circuit.
● Stop using the product if any unusual situation is noticed. Consult the dealer
immediately. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock, burn out, or damage
to the vehicle.
● Make sure to work on the vehicle in area where a vehicle can be parked safely.
● Do not install this product by yourself.
● Do not modify, disassemble, and/or remodel the product and attached parts to
avoid any damage to the unit and/or harness.
● To avoid possible malfunction and damage to the engine, install the unit away
from excessive heat or water/moisture.
● Make sure all connections and wiring are not disconnected, short circuited,
or incorrect. If so, it may cause an electric shock, burn out, or damage to the
vehicle.
● If any unusual noise, scents, and/or vibrations are noticed, consult the dealer
immediately.
● If any unusual noises, scents, and/or vibrations are noticed while driving, please
refer to a factory repair manual.
● This product does not include boost updater.
Please perform the actual vehicle settings for each vehicle.
● Desorption of the connector, please go always hold the connector.
・ If you pull the cable, there is a possibility of disconnection.
● Before an automobile inspection and/or repair,it is necessary to remove this
product.
● Daily maintenance on the vehicle is the responsibility of the owner.
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３. Product Features
・ You can increase the boost pressure by attaching a connection harness that
is compatible with your vehicle to the wiring of the boost pressure sensor and
various sensors and writing the data that is compatible with your vehicle into
this product.
・ Even after installing this product, you can return to the normal state by
connecting the "return connector" instead of the Power Editor R main unit.
・ You can change the data for the boost up of the main unit by connecting to the
personal computer with USB harness included in the product and using Easy Writer
for Power Editor R.
Easy Writer for Power Editor R is downloaded from the HKS homepage.
- When connecting the USB harness, remove the waterproof connector inserted
into the connection harness.
- After completing the settings and disconnecting the USB harness, connect the
waterproof connector or map switch harness.
Harness by vehicle type
Main connector
４. Parts List
１ ２
Power Editor R Harness for map change
over switch
1pc.
５ ６
Tie wrap (small) Tie wrap (medium)
5pc.
９ 10
Double-sided tape Tie wrap base
1pc.
５. Power Editor R LED display
[LED for operation confirmation]
Off: Power off
Lights up: Power ON (normal operation)
Blinking continuously: data is corrupted
When it Blinking continuously, the boost will
not increase and the operation will be the
same as in the normal state.
[When using the map changeover switch]
When switching to map A, the LED flashes once
When switching to map B, the LED flashes twice
[About maps A and B]
・ There are two maps, A and B, and you can switch between them using the
changeover switch.
[Setting example]
Map A For city driving
Map B For circuit driving
・ Connect the harness for the map changeover switch and release the blue and
black wires to switch to map A, short them to switch to map B.
release
[Map A]
Harness for map
changeover switch
Switch
・ When using map B, a map changeover switch is required.
- A map changeover switch is not included in the package, so please prepare one
as needed.
６. When using a tie wrap base
・ When using the tie wrap base, be sure to use the included screws M4.
If you use screws that are the wrong size, the tie wrap base may come off easily or
damage the case.
Screw fixing position
Waterproof connector
３ ４
Return connector
USB harness
1pc. 1pc.
７ ８
Tie wrap (large) Tie wrap (extra large)
5pc. 4pc.
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Screw M4
(JP/ENG)
4pc.
4pc
Map B
Harness for map
changeover switch
Installation example
Tie wrap base
ー ２ ー
1pc.
2pc.
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short circuit
Switch