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HYPERTECH

POWER PROGRAMMER III

™

FOR GM VEHICLES WITH

4.3/4.8/5.3/6.0/8.1L VORTEC ENGINES

STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

PP4

OnStar

Equipped

Vehicles

See Pa

ges 4-6

BEFORE

Program

ming

Part #761

5.1.05

Summary of Contents for POWER PROGRAMMER III

Page 1: ...ER PROGRAMMER III FOR GM VEHICLES WITH 4 3 4 8 5 3 6 0 8 1L VORTEC ENGINES STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PP4 OnStar EquippedVehicles See Pages 4 6 BEFORE Programming Part 761 2000 2005 Hypertech Inc 5 1 05 ...

Page 2: ...rogramming Instructions 9 Diagnostic Trouble Code DTC Information 10 11 Engine Tuning 12 Rev Limiter 12 Top Speed Limiter 13 Tire Size 13 Rear Gear Ratio 14 Transmission 14 Transmission Shift Point MPH RPM 15 Transmission Shift Firmness 18 Report 18 Programming 19 Section 4 Programming Back To Stock Changing Options 20 Section 5 Troubleshooting Guide 21 ...

Page 3: ...tion of regulations and may incur unnecessary financial obligations during vehicle inspections or emissions tests A CARB E O sticker is supplied Keep this sticker in your vehicle or attach it inside the door jam as proof that the Power Programmer is street legal Your vehicle s computer will not be programmed at the end of the programming menus until you select PRESS Y TO BEGIN PROGRAMMING on page ...

Page 4: ...uter simply plug the programmer cable into the vehicle s diagnostic connector located under the dash panel on the driver s side Set the parking brake Next turn the ignition key to RUN but do not start the engine Press the arrow on the programmer It will then identify your vehicle and display a series of options on its screen When completed turn the key to OFF and disconnect the cable from the diag...

Page 5: ...is periodic communication with the vehicle has been known to disrupt the programming process In order to prevent disruption of the programming process it is recommended that the OnStar system be disabled while programming the vehicle To temporarily disable your OnStar system in 4 8 5 3 6 0 8 1L GM vehicles remove the fuse s associated with OnStar Please refer to the fuse section of your owner s ma...

Page 6: ...rogrammer The programmer will resume communications with the vehicle where it left off If the programmer fails to re establish communi cations with the vehicle repeat the procedure If the programmer still fails to resume disconnect the programmer and turn the vehicle off Attempt to start your vehicle If your vehicle fails to start the vehicle computer may have been corrupted and you will need to s...

Page 7: ...must be disconnected The OnStar computer is located in the back of the vehicle under the passenger s side rear interior cover See Figure A To remove the cover release the clip and swing out See Figure B Squeeze the blue and grey tabs on the connector and pull up to temporarily disconnect the OnStar system in the vehicle What To Do After Programming Your Vehicle After the vehicle computer has been ...

Page 8: ...wrench for easier access 7 Lift out the stock thermostat Use a flathead screwdriver to gently pry if necessary Clean all the sealing surfaces 8 Install the Hypertech PowerStat making sure the O Ring is sealed properly For ease of installation you may want to apply a small amount of grease to the PowerStat to help retain the O Ring NOTE After installing the PowerStat if any coolant needs to be adde...

Page 9: ...99 C 15 When the cooling system is at the proper temperature shut off the engine Remove the surge tank cap as described in Step 3 16 Leaving the surge tank cap off start the engine and let it idle for one 1 minute Then fill the surge tank with the coolant mixture to 1 2 above the Fill Cold mark on the surge tank Now reinstall the surge tank cap 17 Repeat Step 14 once more then shut off the engine ...

Page 10: ...nd turn the ignition key to the RUN position but do not start the engine IMPORTANT DO NOT leave the vehicle while programming is in process Make sure the vehicle battery is fully charged before programming The key must remain in the RUN position without the engine running during the entire programming process DO NOT operate electrical accessories radio windows wipers etc while programming If the v...

Page 11: ...osition with the engine NOT running The programmer will display a series of options For each option press the Y button to make a change Press the N button to make no change and proceed to the next option For some options you will use the and arrows to point to a particular option Pressing the Y button will then lock in your selection This screen will now appear The Power Programmer is checking the...

Page 12: ...e screens will now appear VIEW DTCS Y CLEAR DTCS N DTC 1 PXXXX NEXT DTC N NO MORE DTCS TO VIEW AGAIN PRESS Y TO CONTINUE PRESS N DTCS MUST BE CLEARED BEFORE CHANGING PROGRAM TO CLEAR DTCS PRESS Y TO KEEP DTCS AND EXIT PROGRAM PRESS N TURNING POWER PROGRAMMER OFF CLEARING DTCS ALL DTCS HAVE BEEN CLEARED WRITE DOWN THE FOLLOWING DTCS AND REFER TO FACTORY MANUALS FOR EXPLANATION Hypertech Inc recomme...

Page 13: ...limiter The rev limiter can be increased or decreased in 100 RPM increments Press Y to lock in the desired value NOTE At any time you may press N to allow you to either try again or skip to the next option TO ENTER POWER PROGRAMMER MODE PRESS Y TO EXIT PROGRAM PRESS N USE UP DOWN ARROWS TO CHOOSE FUEL OCTANE THAT WILL BE USED THEN PRESS Y TO SELECT OR N TO EXIT _ _ OCTANE TO INSTALL HYPERTECH POWE...

Page 14: ...again or skip to the next option TO ADJUST TOP SPEED LIMIT TO MATCH SPEED RATING OF HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES PRESS Y TO KEEP STOCK TOP SPEED LIMIT PRESS N USE UP DOWN ARROWS TO ADJUST TOP SPEED LIMIT THEN PRESS Y TO SELECT OR N TO EXIT _ _ _ _ MPH S 110 MPH T 116 MPH H 128 MPH IF TIRE HEIGHT HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM ORIGINAL PRESS Y IF TIRE HEIGHT HAS NOT BEEN CHANGED PRESS N USE UP DOWN ARROWS TO CHOO...

Page 15: ...er rear gear or transmission options Press Y and the programmer will skip to the Report If your 8 1L vehicle is not equipped with an Allison transmission press N and the programmer will proceed to the rear gear ratio Section E options then go into the shift points Section G and shift firmness Section H options If you have a 4 3 4 8 5 3 6 0L vehicle and press Y the programmer will continue with the...

Page 16: ...f present is the overwhelming cause of incon sistency You must develop a starting line technique that gives you the best repeatable elapsed times Tires are the most impor tant product you need to cure wheel spin For street driven vehicles we recommend D O T approved street slicks as large as you can fit under the wheel wells of your vehicle In any case before testing shift points arrive at the sta...

Page 17: ... Y you will see the following screen Press the arrow once for 1 MPH twice for 2 MPH etc and then press the Y button to enter your 1 2 shift point choice If you don t want to change the 1 2 shift point enter a zero and press Y The automatic transmission shift point adjustment range is 1 2 shift 6 MPH In 1 MPH increments 2 3 shift 12 MPH In 1 MPH increments 3 4 shift 18 MPH In 1 MPH increments After...

Page 18: ...2 3 SHIFT 3 4 SHIFT 1 MPH 1 MPH 1 MPH 105 RPM 56 RPM 34 RPM REAR GEAR RATIO 3 23 1 1 2 SHIFT 2 3 SHIFT 3 4 SHIFT 1 MPH 1 MPH 1 MPH 111 RPM 59 RPM 36 RPM REAR GEAR RATIO 3 42 1 1 2 SHIFT 2 3 SHIFT 3 4 SHIFT 1 MPH 1 MPH 1 MPH 117 RPM 62 RPM 38 RPM REAR GEAR RATIO 3 73 1 1 2 SHIFT 2 3 SHIFT 3 4 SHIFT 1 MPH 1 MPH 1 MPH 128 RPM 68 RPM 42 RPM REAR GEAR RATIO 4 10 1 1 2 SHIFT 2 3 SHIFT 3 4 SHIFT 1 MPH 1 ...

Page 19: ...ess Y to increase the firmness of shifts Firmer and quicker shifts reduce the loss of power to friction as the clutch packs lock up during shifts allowing more power to the rear wheels I REPORT After your last choice has been made this screen will appear and list all of your choices Watch the screen as your choices scroll by on the bottom line Now these two 2 alternating screens will appear If all...

Page 20: ...SE MAKE A NOTE OF ANY MESSAGE S THAT APPEAR ON THE PROGRAMMER SCREEN THIS WILL BE HELPFUL TO OUR TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT Any one of these actions will disturb the programming process The programmer is designed to recover from these conditions but they should be avoided Programming is complete when the unit reaches 100 Programming takes approximately 1 5 to 2 minutes The following screens will appear ...

Page 21: ...nging sound heard during heavy throttle acceleration indicating the presence of detonation Make certain you are using gasoline intended for the Power Tuning you have installed If any pinging sound is heard you should immediately back off the throttle To discuss call Hypertech at 901 385 1888 SECTION 4 PROGRAMMING BACK TO STOCK OR CHANGING OPTIONS After installing Hypertech Power Tuning you may ret...

Page 22: ...rammer is unable to communicate with your vehicle s computer If the problem is corrected the programmer will automatically restart the programming process Take these steps to correct the problem 1 Make sure that the ignition key is in the RUN position and that the engine is not running 2 Make sure that both ends of the cable are securely attached 3 Wait at least five 5 minutes for the programmer t...

Page 23: ... on page 10 3 ATTEMPTING TO PROGRAM A DIFFERENT VEHICLE If you attempt to program the computer in another vehicle without first programming the original vehicle back to stock the following screen will appear 4 CALIBRATION NOT FOUND If your vehicle has a factory program that is not recognized by the programmer it cannot continue This screen will appear Call Hypertech at the provided phone number on...

Page 24: ...ready The Hypertech technical staff will instruct you what to do 6 BLANK SCREEN If the programmer does not turn on when the arrow is pressed make sure that both ends of the cable are fully inserted Press the arrow again If the programmer still does not turn on check for a blown fuse in the vehicle fuse panel for either the cigarette lighter or the accessory circuit Replace with the proper amperage...

Page 25: ...an upgrade your stock calibrations After the service is complete you can reinstall your Hypertech Power Tuning If you have any questions related to service issues please call Hypertech at 901 382 8888 Power Tuning products are Power Chips Power Modules Power Tuning Modules and Power Programmers PRODUCT WARRANTY Factory Direct Limited Lifetime Warranty All HYPERTECH Power Tuning Products are warran...

Page 26: ...missions legal aftermarket performance parts without incurring hassles and onerous procedures during state vehicle emissions inspections Article 4 You have the Right to actively oppose any proposed or existing laws or regulations that will reduce your freedom to use aftermarket automotive parts and service or will curtail your ability to take part in the automotive hobbies of your choice Article 5...

Page 27: ...n the specific vehicle altitude temperature fuel used and various other conditions that affect vehicle performance Power gains shown are specific to the vehicle tested and representative of the average gains verified For a color printable power graph of your particular application check out our website at www hypertech com ...

Page 28: ...Typical Performance Gains Cont d ...

Page 29: ...n both sides Part 626 To Place An Order Call Hypertech at 901 385 1888 T Shirts Part Short Sleeve Small 600 Short Sleeve Medium 601 Short Sleeve Large 602 Short Sleeve X Large 603 Short Sleeve XX Large 604 Short Sleeve XXX Large 605 Long Sleeve Medium 606 Long Sleeve Large 607 Long Sleeve X Large 608 Long Sleeve XX Large 609 Long Sleeve XXX Large 610 Polo Shirts These short sleeve polo shirts avai...

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