Pulsar XT User manual
2019-2023 Ram 5.7L
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Table of Contents
3 Read Me
3 Safety Warning & Caution
4 Safety Guidelines
5 FCC & Industry Canada Compliance
6 Installation of Pulsar XT 19-23 Ram 5.7L
6 Materials
7 Pulsar XT Installation
13 Pedal Sensitivity Levels
13 Pedal Sensitivity Levels Setup
15 Changing Pedal Sensitivity Level
16 FAQs
This product requires a Mobile App to function correctly.
Scan this QR code or visit the link below to nd download options
for your smartphone. You can also nd other useful information
and instructions about the Pulsar XT on our website.
https://www.holley.com/products/tuners_and_programmers/inline_tuning_modules/pulsar_xt/
Download Instructions
Pulsar XT Mobile App
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Safety Warning & Caution
Read Me
Throughout this User Manual you will see important messages
regarding your safety or the protection of your vehicle. These messages
are designated by the words WARNING, CAUTION, or NOTICE.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
A CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates a condition that could cause damage to the product
or your vehicle.
NOTE
A NOTE is a step or reminder that is important to remember when
installing or using the product.
The product you have purchased is a high-performance product. As
such, it does present some risks of which you should be fully aware. Do
not use this product until you have carefully read the following safety
information and the Owner Agreement.
WARNING: Prior to use, read the User Manual. Misuse of the
device could result in trac accidents, death or serious injury, and/or
damage to your vehicle. HOLLEY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR AND SHALL
HAVE NO LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR
RELATING TO ANY MISAPPLICATION OF THE DEVICE, CUSTOM TUNES,
IMPROPER USE OF CALIBRATIONS, MALFUNCTION OR LACK OF LEGAL
COMPLIANCE FOR CUSTOM PROGRAMS CREATED BY THIRD PARTIES.
WARNING
CAUTION
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Safety Guidelines
Before using device, read and understand the user manual, including
these additional safety instructions. Failure to do so could result in
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY.
• Do not exceed legal speed limits on public roadways. Violating trac laws is
dangerous and could result in injury or vehicle damage or both.
• Use any enhanced speed capabilities of this product only in closed circuit, legally
sanctioned racing environments expressly for this purpose. Violating trac laws is
dangerous and could result in injury or vehicle damage or both.
• Do not operate the device while driving. Distracted driving could result in trac
accidents, death or serious injury, and/or damage to your vehicle.
• Always perform all adjustments or changes while stopped. Changing a setting while
driving can interfere with your attention to roadway conditions and could result in
injury or vehicle damage or both.
• Do not stack products. “Stacking” performance-enhancing devices or other
improper installation can cause power train failure on the road. Other products may
have features incompatible with your device. Follow all installation and operating
instructions.
• Some modications may aect other parts of your vehicle. For example, if you
remove/adjust the speed limiter in your vehicle, be sure your tires and other
components are rated for the increased speeds they will have to withstand. Not
doing so can lead to loss of vehicle control. Modify the speed limiter only for use
in closed circuit, legally sanctioned racing environments, not for use on public
roadways.
WARNING
NOTE: The stickers included in some products apply to products that have
recieved CARB exemption for emissions compliance.
This product may meet the emissions compliance requirements of the California
Air Resources Board and Federal Environment Protection Agency. If so, it is
legal for sale and use on pollution-controlled vehicles operated on public streets
and highways. The device must be installed and operated according to the
instruction provided in this user manual. Included with these compliant products
is a sticker for you to keep in your vehicle. You can either adhere it somewhere
on the vehicle (e.g., the inside end of driver’s door) or simply store it in your
glove box. The purpose of these stickers is to inform anyone who may have
questions regarding the use of this product and how it aects emissions. For
example, it would be something to show an emissions technician if questioned
when taking your vehicle in for an emissions check to let him/her know the
product is CARB emissions compliant.
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MODEL: Parallax FCC ID: 2AA9B05 IC: 12208A-05
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operaon is subject
to the following two condions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operaon.
Industry Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operaon is subject to the following condions: (1)
this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operaon of the device.
Le present appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada
applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitaon
est autorisee aux deux condions suivantes: (1) ll’appareil ne
doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’ulisateur de l’appareil
doit accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique subi, meme si le
brouillage est suscepble d’en compromere le fonconnememnt.
FCC & Industry Canada Compliance
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Required Tools
Materials
Installation of Pulsar XT 19-23 Ram 1500
7mm & 10mm Sockets/Wrench
Pick Tool
Pulsar XT Harness
12V Power Wire
Accelerator Pedal
Position Sensor
(APP)
Pulsar XT
Connector
CAN
Connector
Zip Ties
Pulsar XT
Module
Velcro 10A Fuse Link
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Pulsar XT Installation
STEP 1 - To prevent causing trouble codes, disconnect the
negative terminal on the battery using a 10mm socket and socket
wrench.
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Pulsar XT Installation Cont’d
STEP 2 - Remove the two 7mm bolts on the bottom of the lower
dash panel.
7mm
7mm
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Pulsar XT Installation Cont’d
STEP 3 - Pull the lower
dash panel while out being
careful not to break the
plastic clips. See image for
plastic clip locations.
STEP 4 - To make the CAN junction box more accessible, use a
trim tool to carefully work around the 6 clips on the lighting switch
panel. Once removed, set the panel aside.
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NOTE: Should you need to remove the star connector (CAN) from the junction
box for any reason, release the lock tab by inserting a pick tool or similar into
the back of the star connector opposite side of the wires, then pull to remove.
STEP 5 - Route the CAN connector to the junction box located on
the driver’s side of the dashboard. Plug into any open port of the
green junction box.
Junction
Box
Junction
Box
Harness
STEP 6 - Once the CAN connector is plugged in, replace the
lighting switch panel back into the dash.
Junction
Box
Harness
UNDER VIEW UNDER VIEW
Pulsar XT Installation Cont’d
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Pulsar XT Installation Cont’d
STEP 7 - Connect the 10-amp leaded fuse to the 12V Power Wire
on the Pulsar XT harness, then remove the factory 10-amp fuse
from F33 (The fuse numbers will be labeled above each fuse).
Then install the leaded fuse into fuse location F33 making sure to
orient the lead towards the driver’s side of the vehicle.
F33
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Pulsar XT Installation Cont’d
STEP 8 - Route the APP (Accelerator Pedal Position) connector
over to the throttle pedal. Disconnect the factory APP connector
(located above the accelerator pedal) by sliding the locking tab
towards the rear of the vehicle. As the lock tab slides out, the
connector will slowly slide up and release. Connect both sides into
the Pulsar XT harness.
STEP 9 - Connect the
Pulsar XT module into the
Pulsar XT Connector and
mount it behind the lower
dash panel and secure it to
the dashboard brace.
STEP 10 - Reinstall the lower dash panel and reconnect the
negative terminal on the battery
Brace
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Steering Wheel Controls
Pedal Sensitivity Levels
This dash display requires modications to the
menu settings before pedal sensitivity level
changes can be viewed.
STEP 1 - Place the ignition into the RUN
Position.
STEP 2 - Using the arrow buttons on the steering wheel, enter the
sub menu as shown below. Select the Audio option in the Info Line
sub-menu. This will allow you to view the pedal sensitivity level
while in the Main Menu.
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SW F
Trip A
Trip B
Messages: 0
Screen Setup
8878.5mi
Dash Option A
97
SW F
105.9 KNRS
Speedometer
Vehicle Info
Fuel Economy
8878.5mi
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SW F
105.9 KNRS
Speedometer
Vehicle Info
Fuel Economy
8878.5mi
Screen Setup
Odometer
Info Line
8878.5mi
Info Line
Time
Audio
8878.5mi
With cruise control o, the Pulsar XT is controlled using the Cruise
Control buttons.
Steering Wheel Controls
Function
RES+ Level Up
SET- Level Down
CANCEL View Level
Pedal Sensitivity Levels Setup
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STEP 1 - Place the ignition into the RUN position.
STEP 2 - Using the left side steering wheel
controls, enter the Screen Setup menu.
STEP 3 - Select
the Center gauge
as shown.
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Favorite Menus
Center
Upper Left
Press OK to Select
to Exit
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MPH
0
STEP 4 - Scroll
through the
available options
and select the
Audio option.
(The Pulsar XT
device utilizes
your radio’s
communication
signals to
interface with the gauge display.)
Trip B Distance
Audio
Menu Title
Press OK to Select
to Exit
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MUSIC OFF
Center
Dash Option B
Pedal Sensitivity Levels Setup Cont’d
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Pedal Sensitivity Levels Setup Cont’d
STEP 1 - To change the pedal
sensitivity level, use the RES+ and
SET- buttons while cruise control is
o. The level will briey appear then
disappear in the radio station slot.
STEP 2 - To view the current pedal
sensitivity level, press the CANCEL button on the steering wheel.
The level will be displayed.
Stock
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Dash Option B
STEP 1 - To change the pedal sensitivty level,
use the RES+ and SET- buttons while cruise
control is o. The level will briey appear then
disappear in the
radio station slot.
STEP 2 - To view the current pedal
sensitivity level, press the CANCEL
button on the steering wheel. The level
will be displayed.
Dash Option A
97
SW F
105.9 KNRS
Speedometer
Vehicle Info
Fuel Economy
8878.5mi
97
SW F
_Stock
Speedometer
Vehicle Info
Fuel Economy
8878.5mi
Changing Pedal Sensitivity Level
Pedal Sensitivity Levels are displayed on the instrument cluster’s
display as Audio info. (Stock, Economy -1, Cruise +1, Drive +2,
Sport +3, Extreme +4, Hot +5, Ludicrous +6
To change pedal sensitivity level, use the SET+ and SET- buttons
while cruise control is o.
If you would like to view which level you are in without changing
levels, press CANC and the power level will briey appear on the
display.
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Question: What should I do if I’m getting codes or a check engine
light on my truck?
Answer: This can happen if the truck is not fully powered down
before installing the Pulsar XT (battery is not disconnected), or
because of improper installation of the Pulsar XT.
Fix 1: Double check all Pulsar XT connections, and make sure all
connections are fully making contact.
Fix 2: If codes are still coming up, use the Pulsar XT app to read
and clear codes, and then drive the vehicle to see if they come
back up. If the codes persist, call tech support.
Question: Can I shift on the y with the Pulsar XT?
Answer: Yes, this device allows you to change pedal sensitivity on
the y using the cruise controls or the Pulsar XT app.
Question: Does the Pulsar XT program the PCM?
Answer: Yes, Pulsar XT has a couple of options that will program
the PCM. If you make any changes to these settings, we
recommend reverting or reprogramming to stock before going to
the dealer.
Question: What is the best way to accurately measure tire size?
Answer: Mark a line on the ground where the center of the tire
rests, then drive the vehicle for two full rotations of the tire and
mark the spot where it comes to a rest with another line. Measure
the length between the two lines and divide by two. Then divide
that number by Pi π (3.14159265359).
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For additional questions not found in the user guide, call:
Holley Technical Support: (888)-360-3343
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm MST, Sat 8:00 am - 2:00 pm MST
To expedite your support call, please have your Vehicle Information,
Part Number, and Serial Number ready prior to calling Technical Support.
© Copyright 2023 Holley Inc. and subsidaries. All rights reserved.
D10031700 Rev00 11/02/2023
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