Predator Revision Update Instructions (for Trinity, please see Trinity Update Instructions): PREP: You Need USB/Serial Cable and Power Source #U7778 OR Serial/Serial Cable and Power Source #U7777 (For new computers that only have USB ports) (Win-XP computers that have a serial port) NOTE: These cables can also be purchased at Radio Shack, or any electronics supply store: -USB to Serial cable OR a straight 9-pin Serial/Serial cable -12 v 1 amp power cable 2.5 x 5.5 mm jack, center pin positive.
Downloading the Software 1. Driver Programs If you are using a USB/Serial cable (PN U7778) The Driver program allows the tool to communicate to the computer through the data cable. You can either run it off of the disc that came with your USB/serial cable kit, or download it at www.diablosport.com/drivers (the version posted here works best with Windows 7 and Vista) a.
If you are using a straight serial/serial cable (PN U7777) You don’t have to install a driver program and reboot the computer. Proceed to STEP 2. 2.The Update File a. Go to http://www.diablosport.com , click Support, then Docs and Instructions b.
c. This will take you to the page containing all the pertinent files for your Predator. Scroll down to the Downloads heading, and under the first heading of Predator Updates, download the latest ‘Crom’ update for your tuner and save it to the Desktop folder. The filename of the update will vary depending on your Predator part number and revision, but they always contain the Predator part number and end in “.
b. The DS Downloader manages the transfer of information from a computer to any Diablosport tool. It is also used if you would like to make copies of a tune, or load a custom tune onto the Predator. Follow the prompts on the Setup Wizard to install it. Tips When running the DSDownloader Installer Wizard: 1. Microsoft will tell you “The Publisher could not be verified”. This is normal, just click ‘Yes’. 2.
Installing Update File to the Predator RESTORE ORIGINAL BACKUP TO THE VEHICLE BEFORE UPDATING THE TOOL 1. Power up the tool, let it boot up to the main menu, and select OPTIONS then SHOW LAST TUNE WRITTEN. It must read ‘Original Backup’ or ‘Predator not Married’. If it does not, you must return the vehicle back to stock before updating the Predator.
4. If the DS Downloader did not launch automatically after it was installed, double-click the newly created icon on the Desktop or your Start menu. 5. a) The first screen of the DS Downloader is a window that prompts you to select the ‘Tool Communication Configuration’. Select tool type (Predator) and its part number, and then click ‘Accept Modifications’. b) Select the ‘Options’ dropdown menu on the DS Downloader window and make sure that there is a check mark next to ‘Auto Connect’.
6. At this point, DSDownloader will start searching for your tool on the COM ports. Once it finds the tool, the “Checking COM# for tool” message will disappear. NOTE: If the DS Downloader will not connect to the tool, reference the Driver Troubleshooting at the end of these instructions. 7. Select the Express Tune Mode tab, and click the ‘Update Tool’ button. 8. Now you’ll see a ‘Firmware File to Download’ window. Browse to where you saved the .
. A new window will appear, asking you to power cycle the tool to continue. Unplug AC power adapter unit from the top of the Predator and plug it right back in. 10. Once the unit powers back up, the DSDownloader will see the power up message and tell you that ‘the tool is ready, do you wish to download firmware?’, click ‘Yes’, and the DSDownloader will send the crom file to the tool. 11.The DSDownloader will show you the file transfer status. 12.
13. Click OK once the tool reboots itself for the final time and goes back to the main menu. At the top line of the main menu next to the word “Predator”, you will see the version of the new software displayed: “v.#r##. 14. You may now unplug the tool from the computer and take it to the vehicle to install a Performance tune*. *NOTE TO CHRYSLER/DODGE OWNERS: If you get a message that reads "this vehicle needs an update, Download here : www.diablosport.
Note about Vista: if the Device Status reads 'This device cannot start Code 10', that is an issue with Windows and you will have to have someone diagnose the problem (like the Geek Squad or equivalent), or try another computer. If you were loading the driver off of the disc, try using the driver posted at www.diablosport.com/drivers . Sometimes uninstalling and reinstalling the driver program will solve this issue.
