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DiabloSport, LLC.
Predator Satisfaction Guarantee/
Return 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 fac-
tory 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.
Predator Revisions:
In an effort to keep the Diablosport Predator at
the forefront of technology, Diablosport will
offer revisions to the Predator when need be.
The following procedure needs to be followed to return a used
Predator for a revision update.
Please contact Diablosport to receive RMA number, units received
without an RMA will be returned to the shipper. Used Predators must
be returned to Diablosport directly for update, not the selling dealer.
Updates will be free of charge. customer is responsible for round trip
freight expenses.
The Predator will marry to the vehicle upon
Predator Re-Flash
Policy
Diablosport Tech Department
561 - 908 - 0040
general@diablosport.com
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 without the
complete disassembly, replacement and
reprogramming of critical components
of the Predator tool.
End User License Agreement, Warranty and Disclaimer
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THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
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.
the terms and conditions of this Agreement, do not use the Product. Instead, promptly contact the distributor 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.
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 Product. 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 derivative works based on the Product.
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.
Injuries Or Incidental, Special Or Consequential Damages.
no circumstances shall ToolRama, Inc., DiabloSport, LLC or ToolRama, LLC, or any other party related to
ToolRama, be liable 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 consequential 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
The parties hereto acknowledge that ToolRama is granting a non-transfer-
3.
(the “Agreement”) is an agreement between you, as
Disclaimer.
The Product is being sold with no warranties of
4.
No Liability For Damages,
If you do not agree to
Under
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.
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 modication, 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.
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.
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.
State Law.
Governing Law & Venue.
Some states do not allow limitations of implied warranties, or the exclu-
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
5.
Warranty. Not-
DISCLAIMER
trolled motor vehicles. Legal in California only for racing vehicles
which may never be used upon a highway.
Not legal for sale or use on any pollution con-
End User License Agreement,
Warranty and Disclaimer
Table of Contents
Before Installing DiabloSport Performance Tune
Display and Keypad description iii
Preparing Vehicle for DiabloSport Performance Tune Installation iv
OBD-II Diagnostic port locations iv
Vehicles equipped with the GM OnStar system v
Installing the tune into the vehicle 1
Restoring the factory/stock tune 11
Modifying parameters 15
Diagnostic Section 21
How to check and erase the SES light 22
Monitoring Real Time Data 25
Options Section 27
For any questions. feel free to contact us at support@diablosport.com
Before Installing
DiabloSport
performance tune
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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 will occur if the Predator tune is
installed over a non-factory/aftermarket performance tune,
and can not be used in conjunction with other tuning devices
such as chips or plug in modules of any kind.
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.
Display and Keypad description
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This is a simulation of
the Predator’s screen.
Have the tool in front of
you while reading this
manual !
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
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Preparing Vehicle for DiabloSport Performance Tune Installation
• Apply parking brake to de-activate daytime running lights.
• Always have all the doors closed while installing
the DiabloSport Performance tune, and keep them
closed until 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.
• Unless instructed, never turn the ignition key OFF while
Preparing Vehicle for
the Predator is plugged in diagnostic port.
• Do not unplug the Predator while it is installing
Performance Tune Installation
the DiabloSport performance tune.
OBD-II Diagnostic port locations
2001-03 Duramax
Driver side underneath dash,
left hand side above
parking brake.
Vehicles equipped with the GM OnStar system
Due to the 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 or 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 OnStar system is disabled during tune install,
backup and modification.
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To disable the OnStar system, please refer to your owner’s manual and locate the fuse(s) associated
with the OnStar. The OnStar system is disabled when the OnStar light is not lit.
On some vehicles it is necessary to remove more than one fuse; this will be indicated by the OnStar
light still lit after removal of the fuse from the engine compartment fuse panel.
Vehicles equipped with
the GM OnStar system
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Vehicles equipped with the GM OnStar system - Step1
Turn the ignition OFF!
Locate the fuse panel in the engine compartment behind the battery on the driver’s
side. Carefully remove cover and locate the SEO 1 fuse (Special Equipment Option
Power) and one fuse labeled INFO.
Location may vary from illustration - consult your user manual.
Remove the fuses with the ignition OFF.
the GM OnStar system
Vehicles equipped with
Vehicles equipped with the GM OnStar system - Step 2 - 4
Turn the 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 with step 4.
Step 3
Turn the ignition OFF!
Locate the fuse panel located on the driver’s side dashboard, carefully remove cover
and locate the following fuses:
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SEO IGN RAP 2
RDO 1 TBC ACCY
Location may vary from illustration - consult your user manual.
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.
Step 4
Install DiabloSport tune (see page 1).
Once completed reinstall the fuses with the ignition OFF.
Vehicles equipped with
the GM OnStar system
Installing
a Tune
into a vehicle
Installing the tune into the vehicle
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• Locate the OBD-II diagnostic port on your vehicle. (see reference pictures in Section “iii” and “ix”)
• Connect the Predator into vehicle’s diagnostic port and turn the ignition key to ON position (DO NOT start the engine); the following screen will be
displayed:
Controllers
Press ESC to go
to the previous
page during
procedures.
*****Controllers*****
Tune it
Diagnostics
Options
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.
Note:
To view current tune in vehicle, go to “options” and select “Power Selection Info”
This will display last tune uploaded to vehicle.
Installing the tune into the vehicle
Select “Tune It”, read and follow the instructions and disclaimers: Continue by pressing any key.
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*****Important*****
Ap ply p ark ing b rak e
Tu rn th e i gniti on ON
To turn of f day tim e
Ru nning li ghts
Pr ess a ny key.. .
*****Disclaimer*****
Pred ato r mus t b e use d w ith
fa ctory tu ne, o the rwise da mage
ma y res ult to y our vehi cle . If you
ar e not su re ab out your tu ne,
co ntact Di abloS por t.
Pr ess a ny key.. .
*****Important*****
Di ablos por t str ong ly
rec ommen ds the u se of la rge r
dia meter pe rform anc e exh aus t
com ponen ts and e xha ust
tem perea tur e gau ges to a ny
veh icle usi ng pe rfo rmanc e
enh ancin g t unes
Pre ss an y k ey...
Installing a tune into a vehicle
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Installing the tune into the vehicle
Continue by pressing any key.
Press “Enter” to continue.
Press “ESC” to return to main menu.
Installing a tune into a vehicle
*****Important*****
Read manual carefully
before proceeding in
predator modify
parameters section.
Press any key...
*****Important*****
Do yo u want to contin ue?
Press Enter fo r YES
Press ESC fo r No
Installing the tune into the vehicle
Select the type of Transmission for your vehicle.
Press “Enter” key.
The tool will automatically back up the factory/stock tune. This step
will only take place the very rst time the Predator is used on the
vehicle.
Please wait until completed. This may take several minutes.
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***Transmission Type***
Autom atic
Manua l
**Vehicle Data Backup**
Please wait...
Saving vehicle data
XX % completed
Installing a tune into a vehicle
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Installing the tune into the 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.
Installing a tune into a vehicle
Backup 100%
Press Any Key to
continue
Vehicle Data Backup
The predator will count down 10sec until it is ok to proceed.
Turn Ignition Off!
Then press any key
Installing the tune into the vehicle
The Predator will count down 10sec until it is ok to proceed.
(DO NOT start the engine)
NOTE: Some vehicles may require the key to be turned “OFF” then back “ON” after
the 10sec countdown, if the “communicating” message is displayed for more than
30sec.
Vehicle Data Backup is now complete. Press any key to continue
installing a performance tune.
Select “Install Performance” and press the “Enter”.
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Turn Ignition On!
Then press any key..
*****Performance*****
Install Performance
Modify Performance
Restore Saved Data
Troubleshooting
Installing a tune into a vehicle
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Installing the tune into the vehicle
Select desired tune.
Select “Install Performance”…
Installing a tune into a vehicle
Diablosport strongly recommends that the use of larger diameter performance exhaust and exhaust temperature gauges to any
*Modify Performance*
40HP TOW
60HP STD Per fo rmance
85HP HI Perf or mance
100HP Ex treme Perfor mance
stock tune
Stock Tune: select this option if modifications to
the factory GM tune is desired. such as speed limit
and tire/ axle correction.
40 HP (Tow Tune) is designed for towing with
weight limitations same as factory, inclines must
be factored in.
60 HP (Economy Performance tune) is de-
signed for performance but with economy in mind,
fuel mileage will always be subject to driving style
and may vary from vehicle to vehicle. Towing may
be done with this tune as long as weight limitation
of 8000lbs is met, inclines must be factored in.
85HP (High Performance tune) is designed
for street performance with NO TOWING.
100HP (Extreme Performance) is designed
for extreme street performance with NO TOWING.
vehicle using performance enhancing tunes.
*Install Performance*
Insta lling t he file
Do yo u want to contin ue?
Press Enter fo r YES
Or Es c for N O.
Installing the tune into the vehicle
Press “Enter”.
Please wait until installation is complete. This may take several
minutes…
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During the installation process the gauges might sweep and various
messages will be displayed in the message center. This is normal so do
not be alarmed.
After installation is complete the Predator will prompt you to:
***Data Uploading***
Please wait...
Writing data
xx% completed
Upload 100%
Press any Key to
continue
Installing Performance
Installing a tune into a vehicle
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Installing the tune into the vehicle
Installing a tune into a vehicle
Follow instructions on the screen.
Turn Ignition Off!
Then press any key
Wait 10 seconds
Installing the tune into the vehicle
DO NOT start the engine.
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After the 10 second delay the tune is successfully
installed in vehicle. It is now ok to unplug the Predator
and start the vehicle.
Turn ignition on
Then press any key
Wait 10 seconds
File is successfully
installed
Press any key
Installing a tune into a vehicle
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Restoring
factory/stock
tune
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Restoring the factory/stock tune
We recommend restoring the stock tune whenever the
vehicle goes in for service.
The stock tune can be re-installed at any time using the
“restore” feature. This feature will take the DiabloSport tune
out and reset the computer to stock. The DiabloSport tune
will be saved in the Predator.
Plug the tool into the diagnostic port, select “Tune It” and go through
the same steps as installing a DiabloSport tune. (Refer to install
instructions). After the transmission selection you should see the
following screen:
*****Performance*****
Install Performance
Modify Performance
Restore Saved Data
Troubleshooting
Restoring tune
Select Restore
Saved Data.
The tool will go
through the same
installation process
as when installing
a performance
tune.
Restoring the factory/stock tune
Follow all the steps, and once you see this screen, your vehicle has
been restored back to stock tune:
File is successfully
installed
Press any key
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Restoring tune
Modifying
Parameters
Modifying Parameters
Select “Modify Performance”
*Modify Performance**
View Parameters
Set Parameters
Reset Parameters
View parameters allows user to see parameter settings
Set parameters allows user to adjust parameter settings
Reset parameters allows user to reset parameters back
to original DiabloSport Performance tune.
Using the reset feature will reset ALL modied
parameters back to the original DiabloSport
Performance tune.
Modifying Parameters - Important information regarding DiabloSport Performance Tune Parameter modication
Select “Tune It”, go through and read carefully the disclaimers…
adjusted parameters;
therefore we recommend
that this should
DiabloSport will not be
held responsible for
vehicles with modified
parameters since we
are not present to
monitor the
be left untouched by
inexperienced users.
**Modify performance**
Press Enter if you
understand and agree
else Esc to quit
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Modifying Parameters
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Modifying Parameters
…until you get to this screen: Select desired tune you wish to modify and press “enter”.
Modifying Parameters
*****Performance*****
Install Performance
Modify Performance
Restore Saved Data
Troubleshooting
*Modify Performance*
40HP TOW
60HP STD Per fo rmance
85HP HI Perf or mance
100HP Ex treme Perfor mance
stock tune
Modifying Parameters
Press “enter” on the selected parameter.
***Set Parameters***
Axle Ratio
Speed Limit
Factory Wheel Size
Actual Wheel Size
Axle Ratio
Adjust only if different gears are installed.
Corrects speedometer and transmission for gear changes.
Speed Limit
Allows user to adjust speed the vehicles speed limit,
Diablosport do not adjust factory speed limit in any
of the Diablosport performance tunes.
Factory Wheel Size **
Enter the fatory tire size; tire width, aspect ratio and wheel size.
Once the desired parameter has been selected, its current value
will be shown.
Press “Enter” to save the adjustments.
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Back
IncreaseDecrease
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Modifying Parameters
Save the adjustment
Actual Wheel Size**
Enter the actual tire size; tire width, aspect ratio and wheel size.
** Please see note on next page.
Modifying Parameters
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Make desired adjustments and select “Enter” to save.
The new value will be displayed.
Press “ESC” to return to Set Parameters menu.
Once desired adjustments are completed, press “ESC” while in Set
Parameters screen.
** Note Regarding Tire Size
Adjust only if speedometer is off due to the increase or decrease in tire size.
The factory GM PCM can only calculate up to a certain tire size before it will
disable the traction control system, i.e. ABS brake system. It will correct the
speedometer but if tire size is over PCM limit, it will trigger a check engine
light or an ABS light.
Modifying Parameters
Press “Enter” to upload the new adjusted tune.
The Predator will continue and install tuned le.
****Data uploading****
Install modified performance file?
Press “Enter” for Yes
Press “Esc” for No
Diagnostic Section
Diagnostic Section - How to check and erase the SES light.
The diagnostic features on this tool can check and erase SES (Service
Engine Soon) light as well as monitor live data from sensors supported.
Select “Diagnostics” from main menu.
***Transmission Type**
Automatic
Manual
Diagnostic Section - How to check and erase the SES light.
Select your transmission type, then press “Enter”.
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*Engine Control Unit*
Trouble Codes
Real Time Data
Abbreviations
Testing
Trouble Codes: Allows user to view and erase trouble codes
Real Time Data: Displays live data
Abbreviations: Displays the abbreviations used in live data
Testing: This menu is used for troubleshooting only
Select “Trouble Codes”
****Trouble Codes****
DTC Information
Erase DTC’s
Diagnostic Section
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Diagnostic Section - How to check and erase the SES light.
To view the specific trouble code, select “DTC information”.
DTC stands for Diagnostic Trouble Code.
Diagnostic Section
****General Data****
DTC All
Specific DTC
DTC Not Ran SCC
DTC All: View all DTC’s
Specic DTC: Enter DTC to view status
DTC Not Ran SCC: Displays what DTC tests where not
performed during the DTC check
NOTE: “DTC Not Ran SCC”: DTC Not Ran Since Code
Cleared. Because the PCM performs tests of modules
during driving cycles, some modules are not tested
at the time the “DTC All” command is performed.
This feature displays what modules where excluded
during the “DTC All” test. This information always
bases itself from last “Erase DTC’s” command
performed.
Select “DTC All” to view all DTC codes; once viewed, press ESC twice then select
“Erase DTC’s”, your SES light should now turn off as long as the problem is xed.
Monitoring
Real Time Data
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Monitoring Real Time Data
Real time data is just what it implies: the Predator will display an
array of sensor input values as the engine is running.
• Select “Diagnostics” from the main screen.
• Select “Real Time Data”
• Monitor desired parameters
NOTE: Only values supported by the vehicle model will
be displayed.
Abbreviation
If you select “Abbreviations”, you will be able to look through a
list of all the abbreviations that may be used during the live data
session.
Testing
Unless instructed, DO NOT USE THIS MENU!
The “Testing” menu is designed to aid DiabloSport in
troubleshooting your Predator.
If you select “Testing” the following screen will be displayed
*******Testing*******
Calibration Ids
Ping All
Calibration IDs displays numerical IDs of each section
of the tune
Ping All monitors communication status between
PCM and modules
Options Section
Options Section
The options menu is mainly for the DiabloSport Predator Dealer.
It contains functions for up- and downloading of tunes into the tool; tick purchases as well as specic tool identication.
When you select “Options” the following screen will be displayed:
• This option is used to upload/download info to the PC
• This option shows the tools serial number
• This option is used to set a security password
• This option is used to clear the security password
• This option is used when user gets les from dealer
• This option displays the amount of ticks available
• This option is used to buy more ticks
• Performance tune information
• Last tune written to the vehicle
• Option for Revolution Software
• Current Power tune in vehicle, 40, 60 or 85HP
*****Options*****
PC. Communication
Display Serial No.
Set Password
Clear Password
Tool ID
Show Current Ticks
Buy Ticks
Performance Type
Car Tune
Send Software Info
Power Selection Info
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