INSTALLATION OWNERS MANUAL Part 1: Physical Installation Part 2: Operations and Downloading Part 3: Internet Updates Appendix: OEM pyrometers, pyrometer calibration, and other topics.
INSTALLATION REMEMBER TO UPDATE!!! Always update the GT before installing on a vehicle using the Update Agent internet update software. Visit www.bullydog.com to download the Update Agent and get installation instructions for the Update Agent. The diagram below shows just how easy it is to update any of our electronic products. For detailed update instructions check the operating instructions. 3. Use the Update Agent to update the GT software before installation on vehicle.
INSTALLATION INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchasing of the GT. The GT is one of the most technologically advanced tuning and monitoring devices available in the market place, second only to our Performance Management Tool (GT). The GT includes our Patent pending feature called the Driving coach which assist users in maximizing driving efficiency.
INSTALLATION PART 1 Physical Installation These operating instructions are split into four sections: SECTION 1: Parts Included SECTION 2: Parts Description SECTION 3: Installation Overview SECTION 4: Installation SECTION 5: Mounting the GT using the Windshield mount 4
INSTALLATION PART 1 PHYSICAL INSTALLATION CONTENTS ONLINE UPDATES............................................................................................... PG.2 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................ PG. 3 GT DIESEL APPLICATIONS..............................................................................PGS. 4-5 GT GAS APPLICATIONS..................................................................................PGS.
INSTALLATION SECTION 1: Parts Included The list below includes by name the major parts included in your GT package. The tools list indicates all of the tools necessary to complete the GT install. 6 TOOLS NEEDED EXTRA PARTS (optional) • Fuse Puller • Voltage Meter (optional) • Fuse Jack • Spade connector 1. The GT/Watch Dog Head Unit 4. The GT/Watch Power Wire 2. OBDII Adapter Plug 5. Micro SD Card 3. Main Wire Harness 3.
INSTALLATION SECTION 2: Parts Description This section describes each of the parts in the Parts List, each description provides a physical set of attributes and a purpose for each part. The parts descriptions also list everything that is included in each assembly. THE GAUGE TUNER: The main component is the GT Head Unit. The Head Unit is the interface through which all operating functions take place including: Downloading, Monitoring, and the Driving Coach feature.
INSTALLATION OBDII ADAPTER PLUG The OBDII Adapter is a communication hub for the GT. The OBD ll Adaptor plugs directly into the vehicle OBD ll port. Notice the OBD ll Adaptor has many ports to support various other functions of the GT. The diagram below illustrates all of the OBDII parts and ports. 1. OBD ll Male End: this is the part of the adapter plug that plugs into the vehicle OBDll port. 2. Main Harness port: the main harness will plug into the GT and into this port during installation. 3.
INSTALLATION GT MAIN WIRE HARNESS The main harness connects the GT to the OBD ll Adapter Plug and acts as the main line of communication for the GT. POWER WIRE The Power wire connects the OBD ll Adaptor Plug to the vehicle fuse box to supply power to the GT.
INSTALLATION MICRO SD CARD The Micro SD Card holds all of the electronic files necessary to properly start up the GT, the SD card must be installed into the micro SD card slot on the side of the GT at all times. UNIVERSAL WINDSHIELD MOUNT This universal windshield mount is used to install the GT firmly onto the windshield, it is a suction cup mount that will work on any vehicle windshield. Check our web site for other mounting options, the GT is adaptable to a range of other mounting styles.
INSTALLATION SECTION 3: Installation Overview The installation overview illustrates a properly installed GT. This overview is meant to help reference the general location of installed parts and pieces of the GT. Note that some fuse boxes will be located inside the cab of the vehicle and will not require that the power wire go through the vehicle fire wall.
INSTALLATION OBDII Adapter Plug SECTION 4: Installation These installation instructions are split into five Easy GTSteps. Follow the steps for the easiest installation of this product. STEP 1: CONNECT THE OBD ll ADAPTER TO THE VEHICLE OBD ll PORT This step involves locating the vehicle’s OBD ll port and then simply plugging the OBD ll Adapter Plug into the OBD ll port. 1. As the illustration below shows, OBD ll ports are always located somewhere under the drivers side dash.
INSTALLATION GT & Windshield Mount STEP 2: CONNECT THE POWER WIRE TO THE VEHICLE FUSE BOX Step two involves locating the correct fuse within the vehicle fuse box, and connecting the power wire from the OBD ll Adaptor plug to the fuse in the fuse box. Fire wall grommet Fuse Box Pow er C able OBDII Adapter Plug OBDII Port IDENTIFY THE CORRECT FUSE: 1. Locate the vehicle fuse box; the vehicle owners manual will indicate where the fuse box is located within the vehicle. 2.
INSTALLATION FOR A CLEAN INSTALL INTO THE FUSE LOCATIONS: There are multiple different fuse types in OEM vehicles. For a clean install, use a fuse tap and spade connector that will work with the specific fuse being used for this install. 1. Once the end of the power wire is near the fuse box, prepare the end of the power wire by attaching a spade connector to the end of the wire. 2. Remove the correct fuse from its location and then replace that fuse with a fuse tap that is made for that size of fuse. 3.
INSTALLATION STEP 3: RUN GT MAIN WIRE HARNESS In this section you will connect the GT Main Harness to the OBD ll Adaptor plug and then run the other end of the main harness up the side of the vehicle dash and connect it to the back of the GT. 1. Plug one end of the Main Harness into the Main Harness port on the OBD ll adapter plug. 2. Run the other end of the harness up through the vehicle dash on the driver’s side so that the end of the harness emerges from the dash near the vehicle A-pillar.
INSTALLATION SECTION 5: Mounting the GT using the Windshield mount The final step to installation is mounting the GT to the windshield using the universal windshield mount. 1. Locate the T-shaped mount socket on the back side of the GT. 2. Notice that the top of the universal mount will fit into T-shaped socket and slide forward to secure the GT to the mount. 3. With the GT connected to the mount use the windshield mount to secure the GT to the windshield.
OPERATION PART 2 Operating Instructions These operating instructions are split into four sections: SECTION 1: Button Navigation SECTION 2: Set up Wizard for installing download SECTION 3: Exploring the General Display SECTION 4: The Driving Coach SECTION 5: Main Menu and Sub Menus 17
OPERATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................PGS. 28-44 SECTION 1: Button Navigation.................................................pg. 23 SECTION 2: GT Setup Wizard for Installing Download......... pgs. 24-26 Step 1: The Setup Wizard................................................................................... 24 Step 2: Vehicle Selection.................................................................................... 25 Step 3: The Download.....................................
OPERATION SECTION 1: Button Navigation Capacitive Touch Buttons: The buttons used on the GT are Capacitive touch. Capacitive touch buttons only require a touch on the button area rather than a push like regular buttons require. It is not necessary to apply any significant force to the button while navigating through product screens. Press the top left button to enter the Main Menu, also use this button to exit menus.
OPERATION SECTION 2: Set up Wizard for installing download The Setup Wizard is a step by step process through the vehicle selection process and download process. The Setup Wizard appears on the screen automatically and will only appear the very first time the GT is installed. Opting out of the Setup Wizard is OK, the vehicle selection process and download process can also be performed through the main menu. STEP 1: THE SETUP WIZARD: Turn key to the “ON” position 1.
OPERATION STEP 2: VEHICLE SELECTION Select the option from the vehicle selection screen that most matches the vehicle in use; the GT will not be able to perform a download or monitor correctly if the correct vehicle type is not specified. The list of vehicles in the illustration below demonstrate the vehicle selection list for the Diesel version of the GT; the Gasoline version will have a completely different list. Go Back ‘03-’07 Ford 6.0L Power Stroke ‘08 Ford 6.4L Power Stroke ‘06-’07 Dodge 5.
OPERATION STEP 3 THE DOWNLOAD: In Step 2, select whether to install a performance download now or later. The setup wizard will initiate the download. For details on the download process see the Install download section on page 34. It is OK to opt out of the Download at this point in the setup wizard. It is very easy to load and unload the download from the main menu. SETUP WIZARD STEP2 Do you want to download? You can either install a download now or install later from the main menu.
OPERATION SECTION 3: Exploring the main screen The Main Screen is the screen that displays vehicle activity, it is also the screen from which the main menu is accessed. The main screen has a multitude of different functions; the diagrams in this section fully explain each function accessed from the main menu. The first diagram displayed names all the parts of the main screen. See the list of main screen functions on the following page. Menu button: press to enter the main menu.
OPERATION FIVE BUTTON FUNCTIONS OF THE MAIN SCREEN: FUNCTION 1: Press the top left button to enter the Main Menu, also use this button to exit menus. ® FUNCTION 2: Press any of the four buttons on the left side of the GT adjacent to one of the vehicle parameters on the screen will display that parameter in the large gauge area. FUNCTION 3: Continuously hold any of the four buttons to change the Large Gauge style, there are four different styles that pop up. The first style is the Driving Coach.
OPERATION LARGE GAUGE STYLES/ THE DRIVING COACH The large gauge can display in three different gauge styles plus the Driving Coach. Hold the button down next to the vehicle parameter currently displayed in the large gauge area to switch between the different large gauge display types.
OPERATION SECTION 4: The Driving Coach The Driving Coach is a special feature designed to help drivers drive more efficiently. It coaches drivers into better driving habits by providing real time visual and audio feedback as to how efficient a driver is driving. The driving coach also provides the driver with a “grade,” on how efficiently they drove during a particular trip. This makes driving efficiently, fun, drivers can coach themselves to constantly improve driving habits.
OPERATION THE DRIVING COACH DISPLAY DIAGRAM The large gauge area is where the Driving Coach information is displayed. The diagram below illustrates the information that is collected and displayed by the Driving Coach. Real Time Fuel Economy: The first bar graph display fuel economy in gallons per hour or liters per 100 kilometers in real time. ® Grade: The driving Coach offers the user a grade to show them how well or how efficiently they are driving.
OPERATION SECTION 5: Exploring the Main Menu and submenu systems The diagram below shows all of the Main Menu items, some menu items are vehicle specific as noted adjacent to those menu items. Section 5 includes comprehensive information on each main menu item and all sub menus.
OPERATION CHANGE VEHICLE: The Change Vehicles Menu is only used for two reasons: 1. The GT is being transferred to a new vehicle. Note the GT Installed Download feature must be returned to stock before it is transferred another vehicle. 2. If the wrong vehicle is selected the correct vehicle can be selected in the Change Vehicle menu. Note: the Micro SD Card must be in the GT to change vehicles.
OPERATION INSTALL DOWNLOAD The install download feature is the feature that reprograms the vehicle for improved Horsepower and Torque and improved fuel economy. The available tuning is different on diesel vs. gasoline applications. The charts below show the estimated horsepower gains for both gas and diesel. Be sure to read the cautionary information for gasoline engines, and read the Download Installation precautions on the following page.
OPERATION DOWNLOADING INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS: (VERY IMPORTANT) It is important to take some precautions before downloading, re-downloading, or returning to stock. These precautionary steps to installing the Download will help ensure that downloads are successful. 1. Before installation, always update the GT Product online using the Update Agent. The Update Agent is an online program that loads the latest vehicle programs from our web site to the GT. 2.
OPERATION REMOVING FUSES FOR ’01-’02 GM DURAMAX VEHICLES IMPORTANT: Skip the steps on this page if your vehicle is not an ’01-’02 GM 6.6L Duramax . WARNING: Failure to remove the fuses while downloading the programs into the computer may result in computer hardware failure. After download is complete replace all fuses Note: Use your fuse puller included with your vehicle or a pair of needle nose pliers to pull the fuses.
OPERATION REMOVING FUSES FOR ’03-’05 GM DURAMAX VEHICLES IMPORTANT: Skip the steps on this page if your vehicle is not an ’03-’05 GM 6.6L Duramax . WARNING: Failure to remove the fuses while downloading the programs into the computer may result in computer hardware failure. After download is complete replace all fuses. •’03-’05 Duramax: Refer to Figure 2 to see the fuses that must be removed prior to tuner installation.
OPERATION FUSE INFORMATION GM ‘99-’06 ONLY Before installing a download into the vehicle always pull the fuses mentioned below for the GM applications mentioned below. Be sure to replace all of the fuses back into the vehicle fuse box once a download has been completed. ‘99-’02 GM C/K w/4.8/5.3/6.0/8.1L Engines Remove these Fuses from the Fuse Box Located Inside the Vehicle (located near the driver’s side dash) #1 - SEO ING (Special Eq. Options/Ignition) #16 - SEO ACCY (Special Eq.
OPERATION PERFORMING A VEHICLE DOWNLOAD: Performing a download is a very simple operation, simply follow the instructions displayed on the GT screen. Before downloading to a vehicle be sure to read all download installation precautions and remove all fuses on GM brand vehicles. Note fuses must be replaced after a download is complete. Turn key to the “ON” position Throughout the download process the when the GT GT will prompt the user to enter en- calls for it.
OPERATION Engine Tuning: During the download the GT will prompt all gasoline users to select the desired engine tune. At this point simply specify the engine tune; the table below illustrates the three settings available: Premium, Regular, and Stock. Diesel users do not have to select an engine tune, the diesel GT automatically loads the tuning information into the vehicle.
OPERATION Vehicle Specific Download Features: The second step in the download process is selecting vehicle specific download features. This part of the process includes choosing to modify vehicle speed limiters, rev limiters, shift points and so on. Not all features will be available on each vehicle so this section highlights both features that are available for most or all vehicles and vehicle specific sections that contain features on available on the vehicle addressed.
OPERATION 2. CALIBRATE SPEEDOMETER The Calibrate Speedometer feature is also available for many vehicles see the tables below for vehicle specific information. This feature is useful to correct the OEM speedometer which is reading inaccurate when an aftermarket tire size has been installed on a vehicle. The vehicle applications and adjustments capable are displayed in the tables below for gas and diesel applications. Calibrating for any tire size over 35” may cause the on-dash ABS light to turn on.
OPERATION 4. GM GASOLINE VEHICLE SPECIFIC DOWNLOAD FEATURES TRANSMISSION FIRMNESS* (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS ONLY): This feature will turn up the pressure in the transmission so that shifts feel solid. It also helps reduce transmission slippage under heavy stress. Performance: Pressure is greater than tow and stock. This setting is recommended to be used in combination with, but is certainly not limited to the High Performance Horsepower program.
OPERATION GM GASOLINE VEHICLE SPECIFIC DOWNLOAD FEATURES (CONTINUED) CALIBRATE OEM SPEEDOMETER FOR GEAR RATIO (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS ONLY): If no gear ratio modifications have been made to the vehicle then choose the stock setting when the tuner prompt appears to choose a gear ratio. This will ensure that no modifications are made to the stock program. Adding a different gear ratio than the stock OEM tire size will cause the speedometer to read incorrect speeds.
OPERATION 6. DODGE GASOLINE VEHICLE SPECIFIC DOWNLOAD FEATURE TRANSMISSION SHIFT POINTS (‘04-’08 AUTO ONLY): This feature allows you to raise or lower the point that the vehicle shifts from 1st to 2nd gear, 2nd to 3rd gear, and 3rd to 4th gear based on engine rpms. Adjust shift points from 5600 up to 6300 before each gear change in increments of 20 RPMs. 7.
OPERATION Changing Download Settings/ Returning To stock settings: To return the vehicle to stock or to change any of the Download settings: Engine Tune, Speed Limiter, or Tire Size follow the steps below. 1. Select Install Download from the main menu 2. Follow the screen prompts on the tuner screen. 3.
OPERATION GAUGE SETUP Enter to change the vehicle parameters (PIDs) displayed on the four gauge locations in the Main Screen. To see a list of all vehicle parameters available see the following page for parameters and descriptions. Selecting a vehicle parameter to display in a particular location is done by highlighting the gauge location and then highlighting the desired vehicle parameter.
OPERATION VEHICLE PARAMETERS This diagram shows vehicle parameters which can be displayed on the GT. Due to vehicle specific availability not all of the parameters display below will be available on every vehicle. Notice that some vehicle parameters are specific to either gas or diesel vehicles. Special Note: Pyrometer Temperatures (pyro 1 and 2) or Exhaust Gas Temperatures are available on all ‘07.
OPERATION DRIVING COACH SETUP WIZARD For the driving coach to work properly it must be calibrated to the vehicle application in use. Select the Driving Coach Setup from the main menu and then follow the on screen instructions for guidance through the setup process. The Driving Coach Setup Wizard will ensure that the results displayed on the driving coach screen are accurately calibrated to the vehicle.
OPERATION STEP 1: ENGINE DISPLACEMENT: Choose Engine Displacement in liters, refer to vehicle owners manual. To continue to step 2 simply press the “Next,” button. Next ENGINE SIZE to step 2 The selected Value for Engine Size is displayed in the box below: Engine Sizes 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Engine Sizes 1. 3L * Units are in Liters. ® STEP 2: UNITS OF MEASURE: Choose preferred units of measure: English, or Metric units.
OPERATION STEP 3: CHOOSE CURB WEIGHT OF VEHICLE The curb weight of a vehicle is usually posted on a sticker on the inside of the drivers door jam. If the curb weight cannot be found on the door jam, refer to the vehicle owners manual or look for the curb weight on the internet. The vehicle can also be weighed on a vehicle scale. To select the correct curb weight scroll to the correct value listed using the buttons on the right side of the GT then press the “Next,” button to proceed to step 4.
OPERATION STEP 5: COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL The GT will automatically determine the correct communication protocol to communicate with the vehicle. This step simply ensures that the GT is properly communicating with the vehicle. To continue to step 6 simply press the “Next,” button. Next to comm setup STEP 5 The Following menu will setup communication to your vehicle. Next to Step 6 STEP 5 Communicating with Your Vehicle...
OPERATION USER OPTIONS In this sub menu you get to personalize your GT. The descriptions for all the user options are below. A more detailed description of each is on the following pages. • ADJUST BACKLIGHT: Change screen backlighting for day and night driving. • SET SCREEN COLORS: Choose between many different color setting themes. • ADJUST VOLUME: Set button feedback volume. • CALIBRATE SPEEDO: Calibrate speedometer for aftermarket tires & wheels • CALIBRATE ECONOMY: Calibrate for vehicle characteristics.
OPERATION BACKLIGHTING ADJUSTMENT: The backlighting for the GT can be set for both a Day and Night mode. The GT switches between day and night modes based on whether the vehicle head lights are turned on or off. If the vehicle headlights are turned off the GT backlighting will switch to day mode settings, if the lights are on the backlighting will switch to night mode settings. See the diagram below for an illustration of the “Backlighting Menu,” items.
OPERATION AUDIO FEEDBACK ON/OFF The audio on the GT is either on or off, highlight the button adjacent to the on or off area on the screen to turn audio on and off. Exit the menu and the selection will automatically take effect. Use the appropriate button to select the function of the drivers preference. CALIBRATE SPEEDO Allows the user to adjust the GT to allow for aftermarket tires and wheels. Exit the menu and the selection will automatically take effect.
OPERATION ENGLISH/ METRIC UNITS The GT contains the ability to display vehicle parameters and fuel economy in either Metric units or English standard units. simply exit the menu and the selection will automatically take effect. Use the buttons adjacent to the unit of measure preferred RESET TO DEFAULT SETTING simply exit the menu and the selection will automatically take effect. Go Back GO TO DEFAULT to user opts Selecting YES will reset user preferences to factory set values.
OPERATION VEHICLE OPTIONS: In this sub menu you get to manually setup the parameters that the Driving Coach uses to calculate fuel economy and wasted energy. These parameters can also be setup in the Driving Coach Setup Wizard. The descriptions for all the vehicle options are listed below. A more detailed description of each is on the following pages. INCLUDES: • ENGINE SIZE (DISPLACEMENT): Enter the engine size in liters. • VEHICLE WEIGHT: Enter vehicle curb weight.
OPERATION ENGINE SIZE (DISPLACEMENT) Choose the correct engine size or displacement to help calibrate the driving coach to work correct with the vehicle application. Once the correct displacement is highlighted press the “Go Back” button to continue. Go Back The selected Value for Engine Size is displayed in the box below: ENGINE SIZE Engine Sizes 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Engine Sizes 4.2L * Units are in Liters.
OPERATION FUEL TYPE Specify the correct fuel type to help calibrate the driving coach to work correct with the vehicle application. Once the correct fuel type is highlighted press the “Go Back” button to continue. Go Back to main menu FUEL TYPE Set Gas or Diesel Fuel Select Gas or Diesel Fuel CURRENT: Use the buttons adjacent to the preferred fuel type. Gasoline GASOILINE DIESEL ® COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL The GT will automatically establish communications with the vehicle.
OPERATION DEFUELING PARAMETERS (DIESEL VEHICLES ONLY) Set up defueling parameters based on a number of different vehicle parameters. In this menu you can also turn defueling for vehicle parameters off. The defueling parameters available are vehicle specific, so not all defueling parameters are available for every make and model.
OPERATION SET DEFUEL LEVELS: When entering a setup menu for any of the defuel options the menu will have a list of defuel levels to select from based on that specific defuel parameter. The selected value is displayed on the left, to select a defuel level highlight the amount and then exit the setup menu. To turn any particular defuel parameter off press the bottom left button.
OPERATION MOBILE DESOOT (DODGE 6.7L CUMMINS ‘07.5-’09 VEHICLES ONLY) The mobile Desoot feature will send a request to the vehicle to start the Desoot process of the diesel particulate filter. This feature should only be used if the diesel particulate filter gets clogged and will not go into mobile Desoot mode. Follow the on screen instruction provided by the GT. Notice: Mobile Desoot function should only be used if absolutely necessary.
OPERATION SPECIAL FUNCTIONS (DODGE GAS AND DIESEL VEHICLES ONLY) The special functions are available for use only on the Dodge vehicles These functions can be performed at any time. The descriptions below tell what each function does to the vehicle.
OPERATION SPECIAL FUNCTIONS (CONTINUED) FOG LAMP Enabling this feature will allow the fog lights and high beams to operate at the same time. This feature is for Off-road use only. HORN CHIRP ON LOCK Enabling this feature will sound a horn chirp each time the doors are locked when using a remote door lock system. OPTICAL CHIRP ON LOCK Enabling this feature will flash the hazard lights each time the doors are locked when using a remote door lock.
OPERATION TRANSMISSION TUNE: FORD 6.0L POWER STROKE ‘03-’07 ONLY This allows you to set a specific transmission tune style for each on-the-fly power setting. There are three transmission tune styles available: stock, smooth, and aggressive. Not all of the tunes are available for every power setting. Notice that upon entering the transmission tune menu that, Extreme, is highlighted in black.
OPERATION ADJUST TIRE SIZE The tire size function allows you to adjust the speed that the GT will display in one of the gauge locations to account for larger or smaller than stock tire sizes. The range of tire sizes that the GT will adjust for starts at 28” and goes up to 39” and it adjusts in increments of .25”. Go Back TIRE SIZE DEFAULT * Accurate only if ECM tire size setting are at default factory values. ® Notice that the selected tire size is displayed in the box on the left side of the screen.
OPERATION DIAGNOSTICS This sub menu allows you to check vehicle Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCS). Upon entering this menu, the GT will automatically begin to check the vehicle for DTCs and it will then display those DTCs on the GT screen. Once it displays the DTCs value and description on the screen it will allow you to erase the DTCs from the vehicle.
OPERATION SHOW SETTINGS: The Show Settings Menu will allow you to see vehicle information and also defuel settings. See the diagram below to see everything that is listed in this menu.
OPERATION UPDATE GT SOFTWARE This sub menu is only used when a new internet update becomes available or if an installation or download issue needs to be trouble shot. Before this function is used an internet update must be performed through the Bully Dog Update Agent. This will be used only after an internet update has been performed. See the internet updating instructions in the appendix of this manual. Go Back UPDATE GT to main menu Reading le...
OPERATION UPDATE GT SOFTWARE (CONTINUED) The two scenarios below depict a couple of common errors seen when updating the GT software. NO SD CARD NOTICE: The screen capture below illustrates what will be seen on the screen if an update is attempted without the GT micro SD card in the SD card slot. Go Back UPDATE GT to main menu SD Card not Found Press any Key to Continue.
ES UPDATES PART 3 Internet Updating Internet Updates: There are three sections in the internet updates portion of this manual, each section is important to understanding and performing internet updates on the GT. SECTION 1: GT Version Information Before performing an internet update it is important to know how the version system works.
UPDATES SECTION 1: GT VERSION INFORMATION The GT may have to be returned to stock before an internet update can be performed based on the version information. Meaning that the GT download may have to may have to downloaded to factory stock. The change in the version number for any new update issued on the Update Agent can be viewed on the Bully Dog web site and compared to the version on the GT. This is how to determine if a download to stock is necessary.
UPDATES SECTION 2: THE UPDATE AGENT The GT can only receive internet updates through the Update Agent. Therefore, internet updates must be performed on a PC with a strong internet connection. The Update Agent is a software program developed by Bully Dog Technologies specifically designed to update Bully Dog products. The Update Agent is easy to use, it can be loaded on any windows based PC running Windows XP or newer.
UPDATES SECTION 3: THE UPDATE PROCESS Follow the steps listed below to update the GT software to the latest version. 1. Plug the GT into a PC that has a high speed internet and is loaded with the Update Agent 2.0 using a mini USB cable. SD card must be installed in the GT. 2. Once the GT is plugged into the PC via USB the Update Agent will automatically recognize the SD card and open to the following screen on your computer. 3.
APPENDIX PART 4 Appendix The appendix contains important information for the GT and is split into four sections. SECTION 1: Pyrometer calibration procedure SECTION 2: Transmission relearn procedures: Ford & GM SECTION 3: OEM pyrometer locations SECTION 4: Troubleshooting/error codes SECTION 5: Formatting SD Card APPENDIX..................................................................... PGS. 75-79 Section 1: Pyrometer Calibration........................................................ pg.
APPENDIX SECTION 1: Pyrometer calibration procedure BEFORE THIS STEP CAN BE COMPLETED, COMPLETELY INSTALL THE GT AND ALL OF ITS COMPONENTS. 1. Vehicle must be set to Stock HP/TQ levels-meaning no HP/TQ modifications of any kind (tuner or plugin modules). 2. Engine must be put under full load for as long as possible on the hottest day possible. It is suggested to drive up a hill or pull a trailer. 3. During a heavy load pull, record the highest reading. 4.
APPENDIX SECTION 2: Transmission Relearn Process After completing the download process, it is recommended on a 6.6L Duramax with an automatic Allison and a 6.0L Ford Power Stroke with an automatic Torque Shift transmission, that the transmission be relearned. Relearning the transmission can help the transmission adjust to the higher levels of power offered by the GT resulting in a better shifting transmission. Follow the vehicle specific procedures below to relearn the following transmissions. GM 6.
APPENDIX SECTION 3: OEM Pyrometer Locations (vehicle w/DPF only) PYROMETER LOCATION AND OVERVIEW: The diagrams below shows where Pyro 1 and Pyro 2 are installed on the 2007.5 and newer light duty diesel trucks. There is no installation required for these pyrometers; each pyrometer is OEM. The temperatures at each location are displayed on the GT as a vehicle parameter under the gauge setup menu.
APPENDIX DODGE CUMMINS GM DURAMAX 75
APPENDIX SECTION 4: GT Troubleshooting CONDITION POSSIBLE SOURCES ACTION Make sure that the fuse jack is securely fastened to the fuse socket. GT will not turn on Installation/ Connections Check that the fuse is working properly. Make sure that all of the harnesses are properly installed. If still not working, one of the harnesses could be defective. Check and ensure the proper truck is selected. Will only display pyrometer Improper Truck Selection Make sure you have proper connections everywhere.
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APPENDIX SECTION 5: Formatting SD card The SD card should only be taken out of the GT to perform internet upgrades. It is the primary means of performing internet upgrades for the GT. In case an SD Card is lost or broken, a new SD Card can be purchased and used to update the GT. However, the new card will need to be formatted to work with our internet update software, The Update Agent.
APPENDIX 4. With the formatting dialog box open click the drop down men for “File System.” Highlight and click on FAT. 5. Then change the Volume Label to read “Bully Dog,” by typing it into the dialog box below that title. 6 Click “Start” to reformat the card with the new information. 7. After the reformat process is complete visit our web site to download the correct ID file. For GT Gas go to: http://www.bullydog.com/documents/GTGIDF.bin For GT diesel go to: http://www.bullydog.com/documents/GTDIDF.
UPDATES GT featuring DRIVING COACH ™technology The Driving Coach Software gathers information from the sensors that each vehicle is equipped with from the factory. The software then processes the information and uses that information to serve as the Driving Coach. It then instructs the driver to use the most economical driving techniques in order to maximize fuel economy.
