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UNLEASH THE POWER WITH BULLY DOG PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS Intake Systems T Shirts Fuel Reformulator Exhaust Systems See More at: bullydog.com Doc.# BD40505 v1.0.0 For a full listing of Diagnostic Trouble Codes go to: www.bullydog.com/DTC.php ® For Free Technical Support Call: 866-bullydog (866-285-5936)
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INSTALLATION MANuAL Triple Dog E3 for diesel Powered Applications Part Number: 40505...
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updating Online Updating the prodUct online Always update your product before installing on a vehicle using the Update Agent internet update software. Get a free copy of the Update Agent online at bullydog.com. See the system requirements below for running the Update Agent on your PC. Sorry the Update Agent is not Mac compatible. Hardware &...
This product is extremely easy to install. All installation takes place inside the cab of the vehicle through the OBDII port. For installation questions or guidance contact your local dealer or distributor. You can also contact the Bully Dog tech support group Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Mountain Standard Time. Bully dog technical support: (866) 285-5936.
Vehicle Applications If your vehicle is not on this chart do not attempt installation of the Triple Dog Diesel without checking the Bully Dog web site at www.bullydog.com or calling our tech support line at (866) 285-5936. Triple Dog E3 Diesel...
Vehicle Applications Bill of Materials The list and diagram shown below includes all of the hard parts required for installation of the product on the vehicle, and updating the product online. Bill of Materials tools reqUired Triple Dog E3™ Downloader Fuse Puller or Needle Nose Pliers (If applicable) OBDII Cable...
Performance products must always be removed before taking the vehicle in for any kind of service. The Bully Dog software will be lost if an OEM scan tool is used to reflash the engine computer.
Fuse Information reMoVing fUses for ’01-’02 gM dUraMax Vehicles IMPORTANT: Skip the steps on this page if your vehicle is not an ’01-’02 GM 6.6L Duramax . WARNING: Failure to remove the fuses while downloading the programs into the computer may result in computer hardware failure.
Fuse Information reMoVing fUses for ’03-’05 gM dUraMax Vehicles IMPORTANT: Skip the steps on this page if your vehicle is not an ’03-’05 GM 6.6L Duramax . WARNING: Failure to remove the fuses while downloading the programs into the computer may result in computer hardware failure.After download is complete replace all fuese.
Installation Introduction installation introdUction/oBdii port This is a very simple product to install and operate; all operations take place inside the cab of the vehicle with the Triple Dog E3™ hooked up to the OBDII port. Operating the Triple Dog E3™ does not require any mechanical background.
Getting Started getting started (starting the downloader/naVigation) To get started, with any of the Triple Dog E3 functions, follow the steps below: 1. Make sure that your key is in the ignition and in the off position before you plug the downloader into the vehicle’ s OBDII port. The downloader will later prompt you to turn the key to the on/run position.
Vehicle Selection Vehicle selection screen The Triple Dog E3 will display the vehicle selection screen the very first time you plug it into an OBD ll port. When the vehicle selection screen appears simply select the ve- hicle make that fits your vehicle application. Once the correct vehicle is selected the Triple Dog will display the Main Menu.
Main Menu Main MenU options The Triple Dog E3 will display the main menu as seen below after going through the vehicle selection process. The Main Menu will display all of the following options, see the following pages for a full description of each menu item. Select this option to navigate to the Vehicle Selection screen and choose a new vehicle type.
Change Vehicle change Vehicle Once Selected the Change Vehicle Option will display the Vehicle Selection Screen. This feature should be used if: 1. The wrong vehicle has been selected. 2. If the Triple Dog E3 is being transferred to a new vehicle.
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Install Download install download To begin the downloading process select the “Install Download” option from the main menu and follow the screen prompts. The flow chart below shows an example of the download process as an illustration of each screen during the download process. Always follow the installation precautions before down- loading, changing settings, or returning a vehicle to stock.
Install Download Verifying File Reading Engine Please wait Please wait DO NOT UNPLUG! DO NOT UNPLUG! Do not disturb the Triple Dog E3. Do not disturb the Triple Dog E3. Speed Limiter Speed Limiter Select speed Press Y to modify Speed Limiter Press Y to Press N to use...
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Install Download Downloading ... Finishing Download Please wait Turn Key to OFF position DO NOT UNPLUG! Press Y to continue Do not disturb the Triple Dog E3 Follow on screen instructions, do not unplug until the Triple Dog E3 indicates that it is OK. Finishing Download Download Finished Press Y to return to...
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Install Download ENGINE TUNING (ON-THE-FLY SCREEN): The Triple Dog E3 contains one engine tune; the engine tune is a tow/economy tune. This tune must be selected after the download is entered into the vehicle in the ON-THE-FLY menu. use the up and Down arrows to highlight an option, press “Y” to select. tow/economy –...
Install Download *CALIBRATE OEM SPEEDOMETER FOR TIRE SIzE: Tire Size adding a different sized tire than the stock OEM tire size will Press Y to modify cause the speedometer to read incorrect speeds. The Triple Dog Tire Size E3 Downloader can calibrate the OEM speedometer to read cor- Press N to use rectly depending on the vehicle and depending on how drastic Stock Tire Size...
update Agent other options The Other Options menu item contains a sub menu with three different options depending on the ve- hicle applications. It contains DTC functions which will read DTCs off of the vehicle computer and erase them. It will also for certain applications contain a DPF burn-off feature for GM and Dodge vehicles that have a diesel particulate filter.
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Setting Menu DPF BURN-OFF, MOBILE DESOOT: This function should only be used if the Diesel Particulate Filter is full and is not self regenerating. If this seams to be a reocurring issue it is recommended that the Triple Dog E3 is removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is taken into the dealer for service.
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Agent. The Update Agent is a software program developed by Bully Dog Technologies specifically designed to update Bully Dog products. The Update Agent is easy to use, it can be loaded on any windows based PC running Windows XP or newer. The Update Agent is attainable free of charge at the...
Trouble Shooting TrIpLE dOg E3™ TrOuBLEShOOTINg CONDITION POSSIBLE SOURCES ACTION If the downloader displays update Needed during instal- Downloader displays: Installation lation try updating the product using the Update Agent update Needed software. once updated try installing again. If the downloader doesn’t light up when plugged into the Downloader doesn’t light up Installation OBDII check the cigarette lighter fuse.
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