DiabloSport Predator, User Manual

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Export/Im-
port Custom
Tunes
Custom Tunes
The custom tune menu is for heavily modified vehicles that
require additional adjustments beyond the capability of the
programmer.
This option should be handled by dealers only, as they must
transfer the original tune from Predator to PC and send it to
Diablosport for modifications.
Export Tune
Before exporting Extra tune, user must first go to “Troubleshoot-
ing” then “Read Extra Tune”, follow prompts and complete this
process.
This process will read the current tune in vehicle and save it so it
can be transferred to PC.
NOTE: Traction control ON/OFF can be reversed in some vehicles,
if turning traction OFF does not work, turn it ON in tool and it
should turn traction off in vehicle.
Custom Tune
The Custom tune menu is for heavily modified vehicles that
require additional adjustments beyond the capability of the
programmer.
This option should be handled by dealers only, as they must
transfer the orginal tune from the Predator to PC and send it to
Diablosport for modifications.
To export the extra tune or original backup, just connect the
predator via serial cable to PC and then power Predator on.
Predator go to “options” then “custom tune” then select “ex-
port custom tune”.
Select either “Original Backup” or “Extra Tune”, click “con-
tinue” on the following screen.
Then in software, click “Get File”, enter a file name and select
proper folder to save the file in and click “OK” A status bar
should appear in the bottom left corner.
NOTE: Name the file appropriately with .frg as file type. Make
sure you note where you save the file on your PC so you will be
able to find it after operation is completed.
Import Tune
1) On the Predator, go to “ Options ” then to “ Custom Tune
“ Click “ Yes ” on the following screen, you want to overwrite
extra tune.
2) Then, in software, click “Send File” , select the file and click
“OK”
3) Once transfered, the predator will process the tune and
ensure that it is correct.
4) Plug the predator into vehicle and instead of the normal tunes
you will now have “Custom Tune” there instead. Select Custom
Tune and install or modify/ install the tune as usual.
Erase Custom Tune
Use this command to erase the custom tune in the predator and
go back to default Diablosport tune.
Options/Custom Tune then you will see a message saying “This
option is for dealers and expert users only”. Hit (Continue)
Go to “Erase Custom Tune”
Important Hardware For Custom Tunes/Updates
Hardware required: 12V DC 1.0A Power Supply DB-9 9-Pin Serial
Cable Extension (Radio Shack part # 26-117B) or on Windows XP
computers you can use a Serial to USB cable (Radio Shack part
# 26-183)
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