Dynojet Power Commander V Ex User manual

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PARTS LIST
1 Power Commander
1 USB Cable
1 CD-ROM
1 Installation Guide
2 Power Commander Decals
2 Dynojet Decals
2 Velcro
1 Alcohol swab
1 Posi-tap
YOU CAN ALSO DOWNLOAD THE
POWER COMMANDER SOFTWARE AND
LATEST MAPS FROM OUR WEB SITE AT:
www.powercommander.com
2002-2008 Honda VTX1800 models
Installation Instructions
PLEASE READ ALL DIRECTIONS BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION
THE IGNITION MUST BE TURNED
OFF BEFORE INSTALLATION!
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EXPANSION PORTS 1 & 2
Optional Accessories such as
Color LCD unit or Auto tune kit.
POWER COMMANDER V
INPUT ACCESSORY GUIDE
Map - (Input 1 or 2) The PCV has the ability to hold
2 different base maps. You can switch on the
fly between these two base maps when you
hook up a switch to the MAP inputs. You can
use any open/close type switch. The polarity
of the wires is not important. When using the
Autotune kit one position will hold a base map
and the other position will let you activate the
learning mode. When the switch is “CLOSED”
Autotune will be activated.
Shifter- (Input 1 or 2) These inputs are for use with the
Dynojet quickshifter. Insert the wires from the
Dynojet quickshifter into the SHIFTER inputs.
The polarity of the wires is not important.
Speed- If your application has a speed sensor then
you can tap into the signal side of the sensor
and run a wire into this input. This will allow
you to calculate gear position in the Control
Center Software. Once gear position is setup
you can alter your map based on gear position
and setup gear dependent kill times when
using a quickshifter.
Analog- This input is for a 0-5v signal such as
engine temp, boost, etc. Once this input
is established you can alter your fuel curve
based on this input in the control center
software.
Crank- Do NOT connect anything to this port unless
instructed to do so by Dynojet. It is used to
transfer crank trigger data from one module to
another.
ACCESSORY INPUTS
Wire connections:
To input wires into the PCV first remove the rubber
plug on the backside of the unit and loosen the
screw for the corresponding input. Using a 22-24
gauge wire strip about 10mm from its end. Push the
wire into the hole of the PCV until is stops and then
tighten the screw. Make sure to reinstall the rubber
plug.
NOTE: If you tin the wires with solder it will make
inserting them easier.
CRANK
ANALOG
SPEED
INPUT 1
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INPUT 2
USB CONNECTION

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1 Remove the seat.
2 Remove the airbox assembly.
3 Remove the fuel tank.
4 Remove the left side cover.
5 Using the supplied Velcro, secure the PCV EX module behind the left side
cover at the location shown in Figure A.
Clean both surfaces with the supplied alcohol swab prior to applying the
Velcro.
6 Route the PCV EX wiring harness towards the right hand side of the bike,
through the frame, under the fuel tank, and towards the throttle bodies while
following the stock wiring harness on the right hand side of the frame as
closely as possible (Fig. B).
Make sure the wiring harness is free and clear of any hot or moving parts and
that none of the wires will get cut or pinched when the fuel tank is reinstalled.
We recommend routing the wiring harness behind the rear coil.
7 Locate and unplug the stock wiring harness from the bike’s fuel injectors
(Fig. C).
FIG.A
FIG.C
FIG.B
Unplug
Unplug

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8 Plug the PCV EX wiring harness in-line of the fuel injectors and the stock
wiring harness (Fig. D).
The pair of PCV EX connectors with ORANGE colored wires go in-line of the
FRONT cylinder’s fuel injector.
The pair of PCV EX connectors with YELLOW colored wires go in-line of the
REAR cylinder’s fuel injector.
FIG.D
FIG.E
9 Locate and unplug the stock wiring harness from the bike’s Throttle Position
Sensor (Fig. E).
The TPS is located on the front side of the throttle bodies behind the airbox.
10 Use the supplied Posi-tap to attach the GREY wire of the PCV EX wiring
harness to the stock RED/YELLOW wire of the bike’s TPS.
11 Plug the stock wiring harness back onto the TPS
(Fig. E).
12 Secure the ground wire of the PCV EX wiring harness
with the eyelet to the negative terminal of the bike’s
battery (Fig. F).
13 Reinstall the fuel tank, body work, and the seat.
NOTE: This unit is shipped with a stock map for the 2002-
2004 49 state C model. Make sure to download the
correct map for your application and modifications.
This Power Commander EX has an area of “non-adjustment” which is
represented by the greyed out area of the fuel table shown in the PCV
software. No changes to the stock fuel curve can be made in this area. When
using any of the expansion features, such as the analog input to trim the base
fuel curve, keep in mind that any values in this non-adjustment area will be
ignored.
Optional Inputs:
Speed input - PINK/GREEN wire of the ECM
Temp input - PINK/WHITE wire of the ECM
12v source for Auto-tune - BLACK/BROWN wire of the tail light
FIG.F
Unplug
Ground