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DiabloSport Predator GM Performance Owner'S Manual Download Page 15

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Select “Tune It”, read and follow the instructions and disclaimers:

Continue by pressing any key

*****Important*****

 

Apply parking brake
Turn the ignition ON
To turn off daytime
Running lights

Press any key...

*****Disclaimer*****

Predator must be used with 
factory tune, otherwise damage
may result to your vehicle. If you
are not sure about your tune,
contact DiabloSport.

Press any key...

Installing a tune 

into a vehicle

Installing a tune into a vehicle

Summary of Contents for Predator GM Performance

Page 1: ...tion Important note regarding DiabloSport Performance Tune Parameter modification OBD II Diagnostic port locations Vehicles equipped with the GM OnStar system Installing a tune into a vehicle Restoring factory stock tune Caution Modifying Parameters Modifying Parameters Parameters Explanation Important information regarding DiabloSport Performance Tune Parameter modification Diagnostic Section How...

Page 2: ...r for personal injuries suffered by any person or for any incidental special or conse quential damages whether arising out of negligence breach of warranty breach of contract or otherwise ToolRama s liability for any damages loss and or claims associated with the Product shall be limited to the price of the Product paid by purchaser Purchaser hereby releases ToolRama from all liability claims and ...

Page 3: ...ol by DiabloSport you will receive a refund from your selling dealer Under no circumstances will DiabloSport accept the return of a Predator unit that has a factory tune remaining in it The Predator will marry to the vehicle upon upload of the factory tune and cannot be re flashed for any reason back to a blank tool This marrying of the Vin to the tool is what makes it possible for us to allow the...

Page 4: ...u to the left Arrow down Scroll down the menu Arrow up Scroll up the menu Arrow right Scroll menu right Use this key to view entire descriptions Enter Key Select parameter highlighted in menu This is a simulation of the Predator s screen Have the tool in front of you while reading this manual Display and Keypad description ...

Page 5: ... in the vehicle s PCM before installing the DiabloSport tune GM dealer re flashes are the same as stock factory tune Serious engine damage can occur if the Predator tune is installed over a non factory aftermarket performance tune Very Important Do not perform any operations on Predator expect live data diagnostics while vehicle is running The vehicle must be parked and engine OFF Before Installat...

Page 6: ...ce tune Ensure that there are no electronic devices wired or plugged into the vehicle that can cause a substantial voltage drop when activated during installation of the DiabloSport Performance tune Please contact DiabloSport dealer if uncertain about devices that are on your vehicle Certain cellular phones or radio equipment might also cause interference please remove or turn such devices off Do ...

Page 7: ...well as others in the Predator should only be modified by an experienced tuner and should not be modified unless necessary DiabloSport will not be held responsible for vehicles with modified parameters since we are not present to monitor the adjusted parameters therefore we recommend that this should be left untouched by inexperienced users Important note regarding DiabloSport Performance Tune Par...

Page 8: ...Contents OBD II Diagnostic port locations OBD II Diagnostic port locations 99 02 Firebird Camaro Driver side underneath dash right hand side facing driver 99 03 Vette Driver side underneath dash in the center facing floor ...

Page 9: ...hevrolet GMC 1500 2500 3500 trucks Chevrolet Tahoe Avalanche GMC Yukon Denali Cadillac Escalade Escalade EXT Driver side underneath dash left hand side above parking brake OBD II Diagnostic port locations OBD II Diagnostic port locations ...

Page 10: ...ted and the process will have to be started over again To avoid this problem it is recommended that the system is disabled during tune install backup and modification To disable the OnStar system please refer to your ownersí manual and locate the fuse s associated with OnStar The OnStar system is disabled when the OnStar light is turned off On some vehicles it is necessary to remove more than one ...

Page 11: ...ery on the driver s side Carefully remove cover and locate the SEO 1 fuse Special Equipment Option Power Location may vary from illustration consult your user manual Carefully remove the fuse with the ignition OFF Vehicles equipped with the GM OnStar system Step1 Vehicles equipped with the GM OnStar system ...

Page 12: ...dashboard carefully remove cover and locate the following fuses SEO IGN Special Equipment Option Power RAP 2 Retained Accessory Power Relay RDO 1 Audio System Location may vary from illustration consult your user manual Carefully remove each fuse with the ignition OFF Turn ignition ON look and confirm that the OnStar Dash light is turned OFF Continue and install DiabloSport tune Vehicles equipped ...

Page 13: ...13 Back to Table of Contents Once completed reinstall the fuses with the ignition OFF Vehicles equipped with the GM OnStar system Step 4 Vehicles equipped with the GM OnStar system ...

Page 14: ...ng screen will be displayed Controllers Tune It will take the user through the process of programming and modifying the tune for the vehicle Diagnostics will take the user through scanning erasing and live data monitoring Options contains tool options and troubleshooting menus Installing a tune into a vehicle Installing a tune into a vehicle Controllers Tune it Diagnostics Options Press ESC to go ...

Page 15: ...ortant Apply parking brake Turn the ignition ON To turn off daytime Running lights Press any key Disclaimer Predator must be used with factory tune otherwise damage may result to your vehicle If you are not sure about your tune contact DiabloSport Press any key Installing a tune into a vehicle Installing a tune into a vehicle ...

Page 16: ...redator tunes must be used with premium super unleaded fuels only Failure to do so may result in damage to your vehicle Press any key Important Read manual carefully before proceeding in predator modify parameters section Press any key Installing a tune into a vehicle Installing a tune into a vehicle ...

Page 17: ... for your vehicle Press Enter key Press Enter to continue Press Esc to return to main menu Important Do you want to continue Press Enter for YES Press ESC for No Transmission Type Automatic Manual Installing a tune into a vehicle Installing a tune into a vehicle ...

Page 18: ...inutes Vehicle Data Backup Please wait Saving vehicle data XX completed Backup 100 Press Any Key to continue Vehicle Data Backup Installing a tune into a vehicle Installing a tune into a vehicle During the backup process the gauges might sweep and various messages will be displayed in the message center This is normal so do not be alarmed ...

Page 19: ...s any key Turn Ignition On Then press any key Installing a tune into a vehicle Installing a tune into a vehicle The Predator will count down 10sec until it is ok to proceed DO NOT start the engine The predator will count down 10sec until it is ok to proceed ...

Page 20: ...ing a performance tune Performance Install Performance Modify Performance Restore Saved Data Troubleshooting Select Install Performance Install Performance Installing the file Do you want to continue Press Enter for YES Or Esc for NO Installing a tune into a vehicle Installing a tune into a vehicle ...

Page 21: ...us messages will be displayed in the message center This is normal so do not be alarmed After installation is complete the Predator will prompt you to Data Uploading Please wait Writing data xx completed Press Enter Please wait until installation is complete This may take several minutes Installing a tune into a vehicle Installing a tune into a vehicle ...

Page 22: ...22 Back to Table of Contents Turn Ignition Off Then press any key Wait 10 seconds Installing a tune into a vehicle Installing a tune into a vehicle Follow instructions on the screen ...

Page 23: ... to Table of Contents Turn ignition on Then press any key Wait 10 seconds File is successfully installed Press any key DO NOT start the engine Installing a tune into a vehicle Installing a tune into a vehicle ...

Page 24: ...tune will be saved in the Predator Plug tool into port select Tune It and go through the same steps as installing a DiabloSport tune Refer to install intructions After the transmission selection you should see the following screen Performance Install Performance Modify Performance Restore Saved Data Troubleshooting Restoring factory stock tune Restoring tune Select Restore Saved Data The tool will...

Page 25: ...ile is succesfully installed Press any key Follow all the steps and once you see this screen your vehicle has been restored back to stock tune Restoring factory stock tune Restoring tune File is successfully installed Press any key ...

Page 26: ...rienced users Whenever DiaboSport Performance Tune parameters are adjusted especially power enrichment and spark parameters it is very important to monitor the vehicles timing and air fuel to check for detonation pinging to ensure the vehicle is operating within safe parameters Do not perform any operations on Predator expect live data diagnostics while vehicle is running The vehicle must be parke...

Page 27: ...eset feature will reset ALL modified parameters back to the original DiabloSport Performance tune Modify Performance View Parameters Set Parameters Reset Parameters This feature is designed for users with extended knowledge of automotive tuning Modifying fuel and spark parameters increases risk of detonation pinging and can increase risk to the durability of the vehicle These parameters as well as...

Page 28: ... and decrease numbers if the air fuel numbers are rich When adjusting the Power Enrichment we will allow up to a 5 increase or decrease of fuel trims at WOT This translates to approximately a 1 5 point air fuel adjustment range plus or minus Spark Adjust only if the vehicle has a spark knock detonation Higher number will advance timing lower number will retard timing When adjusting the spark we wi...

Page 29: ... shift should RPM take place Shift Pressure Allows user to adjust the firmness of the shift action Rev Limit Allows user to adjust Rev Limit Factory Wheel size Enter the factory tire size tire width aspect ratio and wheel size Actual Wheel size Enter the actual tire size tire width aspect ratio and wheel size View Parameters Performance Shift Adaptation Shift Points MPH Shift Points RPM Shift Pres...

Page 30: ...on load Use the RPM shift point function for WOT wide open throttle shifts and MPH shift point function for part throttle shifts The vehicle WILL shift at which ever point it reaches first This is dictated by load on the vehicle RPM vs MPH NOTE Adjust only if speedometer is off due to the increase or decrease in tire size The factory GM PCM can only calculate up to a certain tire size before it wi...

Page 31: ...we recommend that this should be left untouched by inexperienced users Performance Install Performance Modify Performance Restore Saved Data Troubleshooting Modifying Parameters until you get to this screen Modify performance Press Enter if you understand and agree else Esc to quit ...

Page 32: ... be shown Press Enter to make adjustments Modifying Parameters Make desired adjustments and select Enter to save The new value will be displayed Press Esc to return to Set Parameters menu Adjust other parameters if desired using the same steps as above Modifying Parameters 0 INCREASE DECREASE ...

Page 33: ...en Modifying Parameters Data uploading Install modified performance file Press Enter for Yes Press Esc for No Press Enter to upload new adjusted tune The Predator will continue and install tuned file Modifying Parameters Data uploading Install modified perfor mance file Press Enter for Yes Press Esc for No ...

Page 34: ...c Manual Diagnostic Section Diagnostic Section How to check and erase the SES light The diagnostic features on this tool can check and erase SES service engine soon lights as well as monitor live data from sensors supported Select Diagnostics from main menu ...

Page 35: ...o check and erase the SES light Select your transmission type Trouble Codes Allows user to view and erase trouble codes Real Time Data Displays live data Abbreviations Displays the abbreviations used in live data Testing This menu is used for troubleshooting only Select Trouble Codes Trouble Codes DTC Information Erase DTC s ...

Page 36: ...OTE DTC Not Ran SCC DTC Not Ran Since Code Cleared Because the PCM performs tests of modules during driving cycles some modules are not tested at the time the DTC All command is performed This feature displays what modules where excluded during the DTC All test This information always bases itself from last Erase DTC s command performed General Data DTC All Specific DTC DTC Not Ran SCC Select DTC ...

Page 37: ...l will be displayed Abbreviation If you select Abbreviations you will be able to look through a list of all the abbreviations that may be used during the live data session Testing Unless instructed DO NOT USE THIS MENU The Testing menu is designed to aid DiabloSport if we need to troubleshoot your Predator If you select Testing the following screen will be displayed Testing Calibration Ids Ping Al...

Page 38: ...ber This option is used to set a security password This option is used to clear the security password This option is used when user gets files from dealer This option displays the amount of ticks available This option is used to buy more ticks This option is specify price of ticks password needed This option will display Predator tool data The options menu is mainly for the DiabloSport Predator De...

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