DiabloSport Predator, User Manual

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Installing the Diablosport Tune
for the First Time
The very first time the Predator is used on a vehicle it will auto-
matically create a backup of the original factory tune.
(Installing the DiabloSport Performance Tune)
1. Plug the Predator into the Diagnostic Port of the vehicle,
located under the driver’s side dash.
2. The first screen you will see is the startup screen with the name of the
vehicle the predator supports (i.e.: Hemi )
3. Performance tune should be three choices:
• Performance Tune
• Diagnostics
• Options
4. Select “Performance Tune” by pressing the “Continue” key
5. Disclaimer will appear, - read & press “Continue”
6. Turn the ignition ON. DO NOT START Vehicle- press “continue”
(If selecting “modify Tune” see the section on changing parameters)
7. Select “Diablo Tunes” and press enter.
8. Highlight the tune you would like to install by using arrow keys. Press
“enter” to continue
9. Verification of the tune will appear. If this is correct, Highlight “Choose”
& press “Enter”.
10. The original Backup will now be saved. “press enter to continue”.
11. Follow the prompts to turn on & off the ignition (do not start the car
at any time) press “enter” if prompted.
12. A status bar will show progress on the backup process. This might
take several minutes.
13. When completed, a message saying “Original Backup has been
saved” will be displayed. Press “Continue”.
14. At this point you have the option of installing the Diablo tune or
modifying a tune. Highlight the appropriate choice by using the arrow
keys & press Enter.
For more on modify tune please see the modify tune section in the
manual.
15. Follow the prompts to turn on & off the ignition (do not start the car
at any time) press “enter” if prompted.
16. The tune should now be writing. Do not interrupt this process or
ECM damage can occur.
NOTE: You may be asked to cycle the key more than once after the tune
is written, this is normal.
17. When the Process is complete, the Message “ {xxxxxx} tune is now in
vehicle. You may drive it now. Please unplug the tool”
Unplug the predator from the Diagnostic port. Cycle the key, and start
the vehicle. You are now able to enjoy the force of the Predator!!
NOTE: During programming the head lights will come on and stay on
until process is complete.
On vehicles equipped with the rain sensing vipers it is recommened to
turn them to the “0” position on the stalk before programming as they
will engage if not turned to “0”.
Installing
the
Diablosport
Performance
Tune