Colorado/Canyon 2.8L Duramax/3.
Table of Contents 3 Read Me 3 4 Safety Warning & Caution Safety Guidelines 5 Installation of Pulsar LT 5 5 6 Materials Required Tools Pulsar Installation 8 Programmable Features - 2.8L Duramax 8 9 9 10 10 10 11 12 Programming Menu TPMS Tire Size Axle Ratio Clear DTC’s Manual Regen Trans Relearn Reponsiveness Level Adjustment 13 High Idle Control - 2.8L Duramax 13 How to Activate and Adjust High Idle 14 Programmable Features - 3.
Read Me Safety Warning & Caution 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. WARNING A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Safety Guidelines WARNING 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 traffic 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.
Installation of Pulsar LT Materials Pulsar LT Module Zip Ties Velcro Strips Harness Required Tools 10 mm Socket/Wrench 5
Pulsar LT Installation STEP 1 - Before installation, disconnect the negative terminal of the battery to avoid a Check Engine light after installation. Battery Cover (STEP 4) NOTE: The connector is located on the driver side next to the fuse box. STEP 2 - On the upper most connector next to the driver side fuse box, slide the red locking tab. Then, push the red lock and rotate the gray lever to release the connector.
Pulsar LT Installation Cont’d STEP 4 - Use supplied Velcro to mount the Pulsar LT to the top of the battery cover (see page 6 for battery cover location). Note: Clean the top of the battery cover to ensure a strong bond with the Velcro. Remove the clear film from the Velcro and place both Velcro strips on the bottom of the Pulsar LT, then press firmly to the battery cover. STEP 5 - Reconnect Negative Terminal on battery. NOTE: If needed, use supplied Zip Ties to secure excess wires asside.
Programmable Features 2.8L Duramax Programming Menu NOTE: To access the programming menu of the device, cruise control must be turned off. Each feature adjustment requires a new programming session. The vehicle has to be running to turn off cruise control. Access the Programming Menu Six modes can be accessed through the programming menu. The speedometer (MPH) gauge is used to display the modes and programming inputs. The cruise control switches will be used to navigate the programming menu.
TPMS - Tire Pressure Monitor System After adjusting the TPMS inflate to number, the min amd max values automatically adjust. This mode reprograms the vehicle ECM. STEP 1 - Access the Programming Menu. STEP 2 - Using +RES or -SET, select mode 10 (MPH) STEP 3 - Use the +RES or –SET wheel to adjust to the desired value between 25 and 99 (PSI). STEP 4 - Press cancel cruise to select. STEP 5 - Speedometer sweeps to 140 MPH for 3 seconds indicating TPMS has been programmed.
Axle Ratio Input Stock and Modified Axle Ratio. STEP 1 - Access the Programming Menu. STEP 2 - Using the +RES or -SET, select mode 30 (MPH) STEP 3 - Press cancel cruise to select. STEP 4 - Enter Stock Axle Ratio. Example: 3.73 AxleWhole Number = 3, Decimal = 73 a. Using +RES or -SET, adjust to the Stock Axle Whole number. b. Press cancel cruise to save the input. c. Using +RES or -SET, adjust the Stock Axle Decimal number. d. Press cancel cruise to save the input. STEP 5 - Enter Modifed Axle Ratio. a.
Manual Regeneration Cont’d 3 - Do not connect any shop exhaust hoses or vents to the tail pipe. STEP 1 - Access the Programming Menu. STEP 2 - Using the +RES or -SET, select mode 50 (MPH) STEP 3 - The speedometer will sweep to 140 then back down to 0. When the speedometer goes back to 0, you may then start the engine. STEP 4 - A few seconds after starting the truck, if all conditions are met, the regen will start. When regen is active, RPMs will increase up to 2500 RPM.
Transmission Relearn Cont’d STEP 1 - Access the Programming Menu. STEP 2 - Using the +RES or -SET, select mode 60 (MPH) STEP 3 - The speedometer will sweep to 140 MPH, indicating the function is complete. Transmission Relearn driving instructions: By selecting a Trans Relearn, you erase all shift points your transmission has learned up to that point, so it is recommended that you follow the procedure below. 1.
High Idle Control - 2.8L Duramax How to Activate and Adjust High Idle The Pulsar allows the engine to idle at adjustable RPM levels between 700 RPM to 1100 RPM. STEP 1 - Start the engine and leave the vehicle in PARK. STEP 2 - While in PARK, turn on the Cruise Control by using the Left Keypad and then press RES+. The engine should immediately enter High Idle. STEP 3 - Use the RES+ and SET- buttons to adjust RPM level by 100; RES+ to increase, SET- to decrease.
Programmable Features 3.6L Gas Programming Menu NOTE: To access the programming menu of the device, cruise control must be turned off. Each feature adjustment requires a new programming session. The vehicle has to be running to turn off cruise control. Access the Programming Menu Six modes can be accessed through the programming menu. The speedometer (MPH) gauge is used to display the modes and programming inputs. The cruise control switches will be used to navigate the programming menu.
Speed Limiter After accessing speed limiter programming mode, adjustment between 82 and 140 MPH can be input. STEP 1 - Access the Programming Menu. STEP 2 - Using +RES or -SET, select mode 10 (MPH). STEP 3 - Use +RES or -SET wheel to adjust to the desired value. STEP 4 - Press the cancel cruise control button to save the input value. STEP 5 - The speedometer will sweep to 140 MPH indicating the function is complete.
Tire Size Cont’d STEP 4 - Enter Modified Tire Size (up to 50”) a. Using the +RES or -SET wheel to adjust to the Modified Tire Whole number. b. Press cancel cruise to save the input. c. Use the +RES or -SET wheel to adjust the Modified Tire Decimal number. d. Press cancel cruise to save the input. STEP 5 - The speedometer will sweep to 140 MPH, indicating the function is complete. NOTE: Adjusting Tire Size will modify the vehicles displayed speed, corrected to the size of the modified tire.
Clear DTC’s STEP 1 - Access the programming menu. STEP 2 - Using +RES or -SET, select mode 50 (MPH) STEP 3 - Press cancel cruise to select. STEP 4 - The speedometer will sweep to 140 MPH, indicating the function is complete. DFM/AFM (Dynamic/Active Fuel Management) Disabling DFM will automatically disable Auto Start/Stop STEP 1 - Access the programming menu. STEP 2 - Using +RES or -SET, select mode 60 (MPH). STEP 3 - Use the +RES or -SET wheel to adjust to the desired value. a. 0 = DFM/AFM is active b.
Update Software Downloading Update Agent 1.0 (Optional) The Update Agent may be used to update the device via the USB connection. The software can be downloaded through the internet. This process currently can only be done on a Windows computer, Mac devices are not supported. NOTE: It is recommended to install Update Agent 1.0 on a laptop computer for best accessibility (you will need to connect the computer to the vehicle’s OBDII port to perform updates).
Product Updates This device has the ability to update via a USB connection. A USB to OBDII update cable is required to perform the update. The cable is sold separately. It is recommended that a battery charger is attached and turned on during the update process. NOTE: The Pulsar LT must be installed into a vehicle before updating. When updating, you CANNOT use your vehicles Wi-Fi. It will be disabled during the update process. Use an external source such as your home Wi-Fi.
FAQs Frequently Asked Questions Question: Can I adjust power levels when cruise control is on? Answer: No, only when cruise control is off. NOTE: Cruise control can be used as normal, you just can’t change power levels when cruise control is on. Question: Should I remove the Pulsar LT prior to going to the dealer? Answer: Yes, please remove the Pulsar LT as to eliminate it from the system so they can perform any updates or services.
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