BD Diesel Performance X-monitor 2 Installation Manual Download

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19 November 2008

BD X-Monitor 2 #

1080500

BD Engine Brake Inc

A10 – 33733 King Rd, Abbotsford, BC, Canada V2S 7M9

Ship: #88 – 446 Harrison St, Sumas, WA 98295 Mail: PO Box 231, Sumas, WA 98295

Ph: 604.853.6096 Fax: 604.853.8749 Internet: www.bd-power.com

Digital Gauge Monitoring Package

Installation Instructions

P/N#

1080500

*** READ THIS MANUAL & DISCLAIMER COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING THIS PRODUCT ***

Installation Manual P/N#: I1080500

Summary of Contents for X-monitor 2

Page 1: ...rison St Sumas WA 98295 Mail PO Box 231 Sumas WA 98295 Ph 604 853 6096 Fax 604 853 8749 Internet www bd power com B BD D X X M MO ON NI IT TO OR R 2 2 Digital Gauge Monitoring Package Installation Ins...

Page 2: ...GM 2001 2006 7 Generic Installation of the Thermocouple 7 Pre Turbo Installation 7 Post Turbo Installation 8 Wiring Installation 8 Dodge 1998 2002 5 9L 8 Dodge 2003 2006 5 9L 12 Optional Ram Xpower Co...

Page 3: ...com K I T C O N T E N T S Please check to make sure that you have all the parts listed in this kit before you start the disassembly your truck 1080500 BD X2 Monitor 1805000 1800508 1800502 X2 Monitor...

Page 4: ...toring Kit P N Application 1080150 All 1800505 Ram Xpower Control Tools Needed Power Drill 21 64 Drill Bit 1 8 NPT Tap Teflon Tape Pre Installation The BD X2 Monitor is a powerful monitor that has the...

Page 5: ...r the dash but leave enough room to stand the X2 up in the mounted position Clip the assembled base onto the X2 Hold the X2 with the base intact in the position you want to mount it Make sure the view...

Page 6: ...as the tape on so it takes a good hold Thermocouple Installation Vehicle Specific Placement Please review the recommended positioning for the thermocouple for your specific vehicle Dodge 1998 2006 On...

Page 7: ...r exhaust manifold There are 2 ways to do this the best way is the way that makes you most comfortable You can remove the manifold to do this or you can do it on the vehicle while the engine is idling...

Page 8: ...to the bushing and tighten the locking nut Wiring Installation Dodge 1998 2002 5 9L 1 Find the lead wire This is a 2 wire harness with an orange and black wire The larger connector needs to be connect...

Page 9: ...wires Connect the supplied T Tap to the wire that is in the center of the plug If you have a power module installed you will need to connect to the same wire on the module s wiring harness to receive...

Page 10: ...ghten the nut to secure the wire 17 Go over the wiring harness and secure it to the vehicle out of harms way using the supplied wire ties Keep all wires as far away from moving parts and hot parts of...

Page 11: ...e should read 0psi at idle and up to 5psi while revving the engine at the idle position ECT should be similar to your factory gauge If the vehicle is cold it should read close to ambient temperature a...

Page 12: ...e engine bay to the driver s side Tie the lead wire out of the way of any moving or hot parts to avoid damage to the wires 3 On the driver s side firewall there is a rubber plug You can either pop the...

Page 13: ...d by the factory it is recommended to use a voltmeter to determine the correct wire With the key in the on position check voltages on both wires One wire should be ground or read 006 and the other wir...

Page 14: ...lace the bolt through the ring terminal of the black wire and screw it back into its location 22 In the engine compartment locate the red wire with the installed fuse tap 23 Open the fuse box located...

Page 15: ...Ph 604 853 6096 Fax 604 853 8749 Internet www bd power com Optional Ram Xpower Control 1800505 With the X2 Monitor you now have the ability to control your Dodge Ram Xpower You can set EGT limits as...

Page 16: ...0500 16 BD Engine Brake Inc A10 33733 King Rd Abbotsford BC Canada V2S 7M9 Ship 88 446 Harrison St Sumas WA 98295 Mail PO Box 231 Sumas WA 98295 Ph 604 853 6096 Fax 604 853 8749 Internet www bd power...

Page 17: ...on the driver s side you will need to locate the rail pressure sensor This sensor is a three wire type Use the supplied scotk lok and connect to Pin 2 or the center wire With the scotk lok connected...

Page 18: ...80500 18 BD Engine Brake Inc A10 33733 King Rd Abbotsford BC Canada V2S 7M9 Ship 88 446 Harrison St Sumas WA 98295 Mail PO Box 231 Sumas WA 98295 Ph 604 853 6096 Fax 604 853 8749 Internet www bd power...

Page 19: ...de You can either leave the entire plug out or drill a hole large enough to fit the lead wire plug and the plug from harness 1 into the cab Tie the lead wire out of the way of any moving or hot parts...

Page 20: ...temperatures to be slightly higher than water and you should adjust your warnings and warm up module accordingly 9 Connect the supplied wire tap to pin 2 If you are holding the connector with the clip...

Page 21: ...the fuse box 19 Remove fuse 27 and install the fuse tap over the leg of the fuse Re install the fuse 20 Once everything is secure and installed you will want to start your engine The X2 comes pre set...

Page 22: ...ome trucks have foil tape that has to be removed for access through the firewall instead of the plastic plug From the inside pop the plug out You can either leave the entire plug out or drill a hole l...

Page 23: ...ing up and looking at the back side where the wires enter the connector the correct wire should be on the left side 10 Connect the orange wire to the wire tap 11 Locate the high pressure test port on...

Page 24: ...ure and installed you will want to start your engine The X2 comes pre set for these 4 parameters To make sure everything is installed correctly use these basic guidelines EGT temperatures should be in...

Page 25: ...lead wire through Locate the main engine plugs These are located on the driver s side of the engine directly above the valve cover There are 2 large connectors stacked on top of each other You are loo...

Page 26: ...rature sensor Make sure that the nut is secure but do not over tighten it 13 Go over the wiring harness and secure it to the vehicle out of harms way using the supplied wire ties Keep all wires as far...

Page 27: ...e ECT should be similar to your factory gauge If the vehicle is cold it should read close to ambient temperature and slowly rise Transmission temperature will most likely read 100 F 35 C It can take u...

Page 28: ...1080500 28 BD Engine Brake Inc A10 33733 King Rd Abbotsford BC Canada V2S 7M9 Ship 88 446 Harrison St Sumas WA 98295 Mail PO Box 231 Sumas WA 98295 Ph 604 853 6096 Fax 604 853 8749 Internet www bd pow...

Page 29: ...vel You can use this button to completely escape from the menus if you desire The 2nd and 3rd buttons are used to move up and down in the menus You may also hold a button to scroll rapidly through any...

Page 30: ...set up how you display the monitored parameters A check mark will show you which parameters you have already selected Once you make your selection you will be returned to the main menu You may move to...

Page 31: ...ire Once again it is recommended to keep your warnings practical as constant warnings flashing on your screen may become undesirable The X2 has the ability ti display as many as 4 different warnings a...

Page 32: ...X2 is controlling If your module already has cold engine protection you can turn this off or you may want to raise the temperature at which it starts adding power The X2 will supersede the module s s...

Page 33: ...then select the desired parameter Backlight The X2 is equipped with a fully adjustable backlight By selecting the backlight menu you will be able to dim or brighten the backlight to suit your viewing...

Page 34: ...not represent an approval of a warranty claim All repaired or replaced products will be returned to the Buyer freight collect Accepted warranty products which have been replaced will become the sole p...

Page 35: ...E USER BREACHES THE CONDITIONS IN THE SECTION LABELED NOT COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY AND IS ONLY APPLICABLE ON THE PRODUCTS THE SELLER MANUFACTURES DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY Other than as expressly set...

Page 36: ...e Exhaust Manifolds 36 75 000 Not Eligible Exhaust Kits 24 Months Not Eligible Surface rust not eligible Turbo Guards Boost Builders Waste Gate Kits 12 24 000 Not Eligible Intercoolers Hoses Clamps 12...

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