DiabloSport Predator GM Performance User manual
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
End User License Agreement
Predator Satisfaction Guarantee / Return Policy
Predator Re-flash Policy
Display and Keypad description
Before Installing DiabloSport Performance Tune
Preparing Vehicle for DiabloSport Performance Tune Installation
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 modication
Diagnostic Section
How to check and erase the SES light
Monitoring Real Time Data
Options Section
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THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is an agreement between you, as
the purchaser (the “Purchaser”) of either the Diablo Module (the “Module”) or the ToolRama hand-held
computer unit (the “Unit”), and ProgRama Tools, Inc., DiabloSport, LLC or ToolRama, LLC (collectively,
“ToolRama”), as the manufacturer of the Product. The Product and the Unit shall be referred to collectively
herein as the “Product.”
1. Acknowledgment And Acceptance Of Agreement. If you do not agree to
the terms and conditions of this Agreement, do not use the Product. Instead, promptly contact the distribu-
tor from which you purchased the Product in writing, requesting a refund of the purchase price. Any use of
the Product by you will constitute your agreement to the terms and conditions contained herein.
2. Grant Of License. The parties hereto acknowledge that ToolRama is granting a non-transfer-
able restricted license to Purchaser to use the Product for the sole purpose of installation in Purchaser’s
vehicle. ToolRama shall retain all title, ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Prod-
uct. Purchaser agrees that Purchaser shall not, directly or indirectly, modify, translate, reverse engineer,
decompile, disassemble, or create derivative works based on the Product. Purchaser further agrees not to
permit any third parties to modify, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or create deriva-
tive works based on the Product. 3. Disclaimer. The Product is being sold with no warranties of
any kind, express or implied. The Product is not endorsed by the manufacturer of your vehicle and there is
no afliation between ToolRama and the manufacturer of your vehicle. Installation of the Product in your
vehicle or use of the Product with your vehicle may limit or void your rights under any warranty provided
by the manufacturer of your vehicle, and ToolRama assumes no responsibility in such event. Any warranty
not provided herein, and any remedy which, but for this provision, might arise by implication or operation
of law, is hereby excluded and disclaimed. The implied warranties of merchantability and of tness for
any particular purpose herein are expressly disclaimed. 4. No Liability For Damages,
Injuries Or Incidental, Special Or Consequential Damages. Under
no circumstances shall ToolRama, Inc., DiabloSport, LLC or ToolRama, LLC, or any other party related to
ToolRama, beliable to Purchaser or any other person for any damage to Purchaser’s vehicle, loss of use of
Purchaser’s vehicle, or 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
damages associated with the Products, with the sole exception of ToolRama’s liability for the refund of the
purchase price of the Product to Purchaser in the event that a court of competent jurisdiction determines the
Purchaser suffered damages directly resulting from the malfunction of the Product. 5.Warranty. Not-
withstanding the provisions of the End User License Agreement, DiabloSport warrants the Product to be free
from all defects in material and workmanship for the life of the Product. This limited warranty applies only
to the original Purchaser of the Product. This limited warranty does not cover damage caused by modica-
tion, alteration, repair or service of the Product by anyone other than DiabloSport, physical abuse, misuse,
use in a manner contrary to the instructions, which accompany the Product, or any damage caused by acts of
God. Contacting your Distributor or Dealer may make claims for repair service or replacement of the Product
pursuant to this limited warranty. The Chip will either be repaired or replaced, at the option of DiabloSport,
at no cost to Purchaser, if the defective Product is covered by this limited warranty. DiabloSport’s liability
pursuant to this limited warranty and for any damages, loss and/or claims associated with the Product shall
be limited to the price of the Product paid by Purchaser, or, at DiabloSport’s option, repair or replacement of
the Product. 6. State Law. Some states do not allow limitations of implied warranties, or the exclu-
sion or limitation of incidental, special or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to
you. In such states, liability shall be limited to the greatest extent permitted by applicable law.
7. Governing Law & Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, and venue for any legal proceeding or action at law arising
out of or construing this Agreement shall lie in the state or federal courts of Orange County, Florida, and the
parties specically waive any other venue.
DISCLAIMER Not legal for sale or use on any pollution con-
trolled motor vehicles. Legal in California only for racing vehicles
which may never be used upon a highway.
End User License Agreement, Warranty and Disclaimer
End User License Agreement,
Warranty and Disclaimer
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DiabloSport, LLC.
Predator Satisfaction Guarantee/
Return Policy
DiabloSport, LLC.
Predator Re-Flash
Policy
All DiabloSport products
have a guarantee of satisfaction.
If in the rst 15 days from date of purchase,
you are not satised with the results the Predator
generates in your vehicle, simply restore the factory
tune to your vehicle and return the Predator to the selling dealer, and
pending examination of the tool 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-ashed, 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 vehicle to
be re-ashed by GM, and still be re-pro-
grammed again by the Predator. Re-ashing
of the Predator is not possible with out the
complete disassembly, replacement and
reprogramming of critical components
of the Predator tool.
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Display and Keypad description
ESC Key: Scroll page back to previous page.
Arrow left: Scroll menu 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
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Please read through the manual before installing tune in
your vehicle, failure to follow proper instructions can result
in a damaged or disabled PCM (Powertrain Control Module).
User MUST ensure that the factory “stock” tune is 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 Installation
Before Installing DiabloSport Performance Tune
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Performance Tune
Installation
The vehicle MUST be running on 91-93 octane Super Un-Leaded/Premium
grade fuel before installing DiabloSport Performance tune. Amoco or Mobil
Super Un-Leaded/Premium grade fuels are highly recommended.
• Apply parking brake to de-activate daytime running lights.
• Always have all the doors closed while installing
the DiabloSport Performance tune, and remain
closed untill the process is complete.
• Do not activate any electrical accessories while installing
the DiabloSport Performance 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 not try to install tune on a vehicle with a low battery voltage,
charge your battery if necessary.
• Never turn the key “OFF” while Predator is plugged in diagnostic
port unless instructed.
• Do not touch the cable while the Predator is installing the
DiabloSport performance tune.
Preparing Vehicle for DiabloSport Performance Tune Installation
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This feature is designed for users with extended knowledge of automotive tun-
ing. 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 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 Parameter modification
Performance Tune Parameter
modification
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99-02 Chevrolet/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
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Due to fact that the GM OnStar system sends transmissions periodically to the vehicle we
suggest that the system should temporarily be disabled during the installation
and modification process.
If the OnStar system is not disabled during install and modification and the system should receive a
transmission in the middle of tune install or backup, the tool will be interrupted 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 fuse; this will be indicated by the OnStar
light still on after removal of fuse in the engine compartment fuse panel.
Vehicles equipped with the GM OnStar system
Vehicles equipped with
the GM OnStar system
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Turn ignition OFF!
Locate the fuse panel in the engine compartment behind battery 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
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Turn ignition ON, look and confirm that the OnStar Dash light is turned OFF.
If the light is still ON continue with step 3, if it is OFF continue and install DiabloSport tune.
Step 3
Turn ignition OFF!
Locate the fuse panel located on the driver’s side 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 with the GM OnStar system - Step 2 - 3
Vehicles equipped with
the GM OnStar system
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• Locate OBD-II diagnostic port on your vehicle. (see reference picture in Section “viii” and “ix”)
• Connect Predator into vehicle’s diagnostic port and turn ignition to on position (DO NOT start the engine); the following 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
to the previous
page during
procedures.
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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
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Continue by pressing any key Continue by pressing any key
*****Disclaimer*****
Predator 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
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Select the type of Transmission 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
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The tool will automatically back up the factory/stock tune.
Please wait until completed. This may take several minutes.
**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.
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Turn Ignition Off!
Then press 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.
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Vehicle Data Backup is now complete. Press any key to continue
Installing 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
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