User Manual - Thoroughbred Diesel
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1. eS a Clearing Codes If you want to clear the DTCs on your vehicle select the Clear DTCs option After selecting the Clear DTCs option any current stored DTCs will be cleared from your vehicle and the Check Engine light will go out However if you do not address the issue that originally caused the DTC the DTC will set again and the Check Engine light will come back on Once the DTCs have been cleared press ENTER to return to the previous menu 25 GM GMT900 Series Evolution Performance Testing The Evolution allows you to test the performance of your vehicle by timing the 0 60 and the guarter mile times It is helpful to remember these might not be results you would receive from actual races Incorrect speedometer reading and tire slippage along with other factors can cause slight miscalculations in the displayed results To run these tests perform the following steps 1 Press MENU and the Main Menu screen should appear Main Menu Power Programming Diagnostics Perforance Tests Setup Performance Tests 0 60 1 4 mile 3 Select the desired performance test 0 60 screen is shown below If your vehicle is moving at this time the Evolution will ask you to come to a stop 26 Evolution GMC Chevrolet GMI900 4 For the 0 60 MPH run press the accelerator pedal and the test automatically begins For the 4 mile test you will be asked to press a2. EVOLUTION 2007 08 GMT900 4 8L 5 3L 6 0L amp 6 2L GM Edge Evolution Installation Instructions amp Manual Old P N EEC2200 New P N 25060 GM GMT900 Series TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION TITLE DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY LIMITATION OF WARRANTY About the Evolution Stock Program Transmission Only Program Economy Program 87 octane fuel Tow Performance Program 91 octane fuel Extreme Program 91 octane fuel Scrolling PIDs Features Diagnostics 0 60 and Quarter Mile time Alerts Records Display and Keypad Getting Connected Power Programming Custom Options Gear Ratio Tire Size Speed Limiter Diagnostics Retrieving Codes Clearing Codes Performance Testing Setup Changing the Display View Changing the Variables on the Screen Changing the Backlighting Adjusting the Backlight Color Adjusting the Backlight Brightness Evolution PAGE dc NA NN NN RA ww ww nw NK Wb WwW NO wpe wo vn WK amp N N e ee ee w UD ho 2 oe ie tui lava ee a tS ee eee oka S Evolution GMC Chevrolet GMI900 Alerts o 34 Records 35 Restore Evo Settings 36 Updating 38 Troubleshooting Tips 38 Commonly Used Acronyms 39 Edge Products Technical Support 40 2008 Edge Products All rights reserved Edge Products 1080 South Depot Dr Ogden UT 84404 888 360 3343 www edgeproducts com Manual Version 9 GM GMT900 Series Evolution THIS IS A HIGH PERFORMANCE PRODUCT USE AT YOUR OWN RISK Do not use this product unti
3. or sale of any such equipment The SELLER assumes no liability regarding the improper installation or misapplication of its products lt is the installer s responsibility to check for proper installation and if in doubt contact the manufacturer LIMITATION OF WARRANTY Edge Products hereafter SELLER gives Limited Warranty as to description quality merchantability fitness for any product s purpose productiveness or any other matter of SELLER s product sold herewith The SELLER shall be in no way responsible for the product s open use and service and the BUYER hereby waives all rights other than those expressly written herein This Warranty shall not be extended or varied except by a written instrument signed by SELLER and BUYER The Warranty is Limited to one 1 year from the date of sale and limited solely to the parts contained within the product s kit All products that are in question of Warranty must be returned shipping prepaid to the SELLER and must be accompanied by a dated proof of purchase receipt All Warranty claims are subject to approval by Edge Products If the BUYER sends back a failed unit that is out of warranty and chooses to buy a refurbished unit the refurbished unit will only carry a 30 day warranty If the BUYER purchases a new unit at a predetermined discounted rate it will have the standard 1 year warranty Under no circumstances shall the SELLER be liable for any labor charged or travel time incurred in diagn
4. Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor EGR Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGRC EGR Control Solenoid EOT Engine Oil Temperature EVP EGR Position Sensor EVR EGR Valve Regulator FDM Fuel Delivery Module FPM Fuel Pump Monitor FRP Fuel Rail Pressure HEGO Heated Exhaust Gas Sensor IAT Intake Air Temperature ICM Integrated Controller Module IDM Ignition Driver Module ISC Idle Speed Control ITS Idle Tracking Switch IVS Idle Validation Switch Diesel KAM Keep Alive Memory KOEO Key On Engine Off KOER Key On Engine Running KS Knock Sensor LOAD Engine Load LOS Limited Operation Strategy LPD Line Pressure Desired LUS Lock up Solenoid MAF Mass Airflow MAFV Mass Airflow Sensor Voltage MAP Manifold Absolute Pressure MAT Manifold Air Temp MCU Microprocessor Control Unit MIL Malfunction Indicator Light MPH Miles Per Hour OHC Over Head Camshaft OSS Output Shaft Speed PCM Powertrain Control Module PFE Pressure Feedback EGR Sensor PIP Profile Ignition Pickup PSPS Power Steering Pressure Switch RPM Revolutions Per Minute SES Service Engine Soon SIL Shift Indicator Light SPARK Spark Advance Retard SPOUT Spark Output Signal from ECA STAR Self Test Automatic Readout TAPS Throttle Angle Position Sensor TCM Transmission Control Module TFI Thick Film Ignition System TFT Transmission Fluid Temperature TGS Top Gear Switch THS Transmission Temperatu
5. is a violation of the product s intended use and invalidates the product s warranty Edge Products is not responsible for or liable for the consequences of improper product use Hint This value may be lowered in fleet situations or situations where young drivers are present 25 GM GMT900 Series Evolution The diagnostics scanner included with your Evolution 1s a powerful tool that allows you to view and clear diagnostic trouble codes DTCs on your vehicle as well as record a data stream 5 parameters of your choice for 1 minute DTCs are the messages your vehicle s computer stores when it detects a problem with your vehicle The Check Engine light on your dash is activated by the presence of most DTCs If you selected Diagnostics from the main menu of the Evolution the screen displays the following message Diagnostics Retrieve DTCs Clear DTCs Tech Support Retrieving Codes If you want to retrieve and view the DTCs on your vehicle select the Retrieve option Make sure your ignition is in the ON position After selecting the Retrieve option any stored DTCs will appear on the screen like the following example Code 1 of X CODE DESCRIPTION Press MENU to exit the DTC list and return to the previous menu 24 Evolution GMC Chevrolet GMI900 If your vehicle does not have trouble codes the following screen will appear f ua No Trouble Codes Found Press any key
6. key when ready It will then cycle through a starting light seguence Christmas tree and tell you when to go As you drive the screen should be displaying your current speed When the test is complete the desired distance or speed is reached the test will automatically stop and your time will be displayed on the screen as follows guarter mile result example 0 93s REACT TIME ra me om This will show how long it took you to cover 60 feet 1 8 mile and 1 4 mile In addition your MPH at 4 mile will also be shown see the example above The best run is stored for later viewing You may also use the back of this manual to write down your times At the end of a 1 4 mile run you will see a reaction time at the top of the screen This time begins when the final yellow light is displayed The time between the final yellow and the green is a 2 second so a perfect reaction time is a 2 second The average person will see a response time of around second You ll get an Ilegal Start message if you start before the green and you re screen will turn red You can still finish the run but the screen will let you know that you started before the green light 5 After the test is complete press MENU to return to the Performance Menu 27 GM GMT900 Series Evolution The Evolution gives you even more additional features You can choose from several different parameters to monitor how these parameters are displayed set par
7. open closed This tells you whether or not your vehicle is operating in Open or Closed loop Your vehicle uses sensors to determine how much fuel to add It uses an Oxygen sensor to determine the air to fuel ratio in the exhaust When the vehicle is in closed loop it is constantly adjusting the fueling to try and reach a 14 7 1 Air to fuel Ratio By doing this it can achieve the best fuel economy while still maintaining safe running conditions When you are in high load conditions such as full throttle acceleration it will move to Open loop In open loop fueling the vehicle uses a set of predetermined fueling strategies in order to keep the vehicle in a safe running condition MAF mass air flow Used to determine air fuel ratio The Mass Air Flow sensor is used to determine the speed temperature and the density of the air coming into the intake of the vehicle It uses these measurements to determine how much fuel to add or subtract and also to determine how hard the engine is working MAP manifold absolute pressure psi This displays the pressure inside the intake manifold on your engine MPH miles per hour Note Dash display may be 3 MPH off from the digital display due to mechanical differences in the spring etc used to control 9 GM GMT900 Series Evolution the gauge This indicates what speed in miles per hour you are currently traveling e PE power enrichment on off This indicates the ECM is using the Powe
8. 17 HEIGHT Some tires only have the height of the tire in inches Example 35 5 22 Evolution GMC Chevrolet GMI900 CIRCUMFERENCE The most accurate way of entering in your tire size will be to measure the circumference of your tire You may also measure your tire s circumference by marking your tire and rolling it one complete revolution and measuring the distance in millimeters Note Setting the tire size larger than 2900 mm may result in an ABS Warning light and the disabling of your ABS System depending on your ABS When adjusting the following values it is highly advised to make gradual changes as opposed to aggressive changes This will help avoid possible engine or transmission damage Speed Limiter CAUTION Your Evolution programmer has the ability to remove adjust your vehicle s factory speed limiter Removal adjustment of the factory speed limiter is intended for use at a closed circuit legally sanctioned racing environment Even if racing in a legally sanctioned racing environment it is your responsibility to ensure your tires and other vehicle components are rated to travel at increased speeds with the speed limiter removed adjusted If you remove adjust the speed limiter during highway driving it is your responsibility to obey all driving laws including adhering to posted speed limits Removing adjusting the speed limiter for purposes inconsistent with the product s intended function as stated herein
9. LED Color option The following screen appears Adjust LCD Settings Red 50 Green 100 Blue 0 Contrast 35 PID Refresh Rate 0 a kad 32 Evolution GMC Chevrolet GMI900 4 Select the color you would like to change 5 Depending on the color you select a screen similar to the following appears example of Red 50 Press lt ENT to set value 6 As you adjust the percentage shown on the screen you should notice a change in the color of the screen Once the desired color value has been reached press ENTER If you would like to return to the previous screen and abort the current color change press MENU 7 PID Refresh Rate Adjusting this option will change how fast the screen updates the information displayed Adjusting the Backlight Brightness When viewing engine parameters like the sample below press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to adjust the brightness of the display Each time the button is pressed the backlight will either brighten or dim by 10 of the total brightness The default setting is 100 brightness 33 GM GMT900 Series Evolution Alerts If you would like to know when a certain parameter reaches a specified value you can set an alert for that parameter by following these steps 1 From the Main Menu select the Setup option The Setup screen appears as follows Setup Display Alerts s Records Reset Evo Settings Aler
10. ameter alerts and view the highest value that certain parameters have reached Changing the Display View The Evolution allows you to view multiple engine parameters on the same screen To select a desired view perform the following steps 1 From the Main Menu select the Setup option The Setup screen appears as follows ee f Setup Display Alerts Records Reset Evo Settings EPE S or Se ee Pray 2 Select the Display option The following screen appears Display 2 Function Bar Graph 2 Function Digital 3 Function Digital 4 Function Digital Adjust LCD Settings ape Ee se ee UE NA fae 3 Select the desired viewing option by using the UP and DOWN arrows and pressing the ENTER key on the desired display type Below are examples of the display options 28 Evolution GMC Chevrolet GMI900 Two Funetion Bar Graph Display Sample 29 GM GMT900 Series Evolution Four Function Digital Display Sample sa m o mom eee Changing the Variables on the Screen To change the variables on the screen perform the following steps 1 From the Main Menu select the Setup option The Setup screen appears as follows Setup Display Alerts Records Display 2 Function Bar Graph 2 Function Digital 3 Function Digital 4 Function Digital ove Adjust LCD Settings 3 Select the style which you would like the parameters
11. do not cause damage to a vehicle when used as intended Please keep in mind that towing in anything higher than level two and hard driving in levels four and five are not recommended However the reality is that many dealerships have been known to void warranties on vehicles that use aftermarket products as a matter of policy This applies in particular to those aftermarket products that produce horsepower such as performance enhancement chips modified intake manifolds or aftermarket exhaust systems regardless of product brand Any aftermarket company that does not acknowledge this is misleading you Although you have strong legal protection as a consumer in regard to your vehicle s warranty the practical reality is that taking legal action against a dealer or manufacturer to fight a voided warranty is a costly and time intensive process For this reason Edge strongly recommends you always disconnect and remove your module programmer and monitor when you take your vehicle to a dealer for warranty work It is also for this reason that Edge focuses the bulk of their product development efforts on producing modules and digital monitors that can be easily removed Even if you remove your unit you should note that dealers can detect the use of ANY programmer Evolution or otherwise even if the unit has been removed GM GMT900 Series Evolution This warranty is void for any new products purchased through auction websites Warranty is va
12. e Cylinders are deactivated this value will zero out DCYL deactivated cylinders If your vehicle is equipped with Cylinder Deactivation this will show you which cylinders are currently deactivated DIDL desired idle speed RPM This indicates the Idle RPM that you truck is currently trying to reach ECT engine coolant temperature Degrees F This tells you the current temperature of your antifreeze engine coolant This will typically show about 20 degrees F lower than the instrument cluster EOT engine oil temperature Degrees F This tells you the current temperature of your engine oil EOP engine oil pressure psi This tells you the current engine oil pressure FTL fuel tank level This tells you the current fuel level in your tank in percentage 0 is empty 100 is full GEAR current gear This displays which gear your transmission is currently in IAT intake air temperature Degrees F This displays the temperature of the air coming into the intake of your vehicle IMPG Instant Mile Per Gallon This feature will display mile per gallon of the current driving cycle LOAD engine load Percentage of total power available being used by the engine This tells you how hard the engine is working If this reads 0 load it means the engine is not working at all if it reads 100 load it indicates that the engine is working at it s maximum capability LOOP displays loop status
13. edgeproducts com or the CD can be reguested by calling 888 360 EDGE 3343 Note Make sure you install both the SOFTWARE and the DRIVERS that it comes with before hooking up the Evolution to your PC During the installation you will be given the chance to install the drivers Just hit the Install button when asked Failing to do so will cause the software to not work properly with the device Connecting the Evolution to a PC is as easy as finding an unused USB port hooking the Evolution to it and running the Fusion software Troubleshooting Tips Tip Programming your vehicle may expose existing defects in your vehicle s PCM that could disable your vehicle It is advised that you do not program your vehicle in remote locations in case of failure Tip Keep in mind that the Evolution is a high performance product and that not all vehicles deliver the exact same power output when programmed with the Evolution It is recommended that you select a program that will best fit your needs Whether towing or traveling long distances at high speeds choose your power level wisely and keep in mind the condition and tolerances of your vehicle when selecting a suitable power level e NO DISPLAY WITH KEY ON If you should get no display when turning the key on check all of your fuses and make sure your battery is fully charged Disconnect and reconnect the OBD II cable to ensure the Evolution restarts properly If the unit restarts but fails to s
14. error message refer to the Troubleshooting section at the back of this manual for further instructions 5 When the Evolution is done programming the following screen will appear for several seconds and then return to the Main Menu i Programming is complete cd Ta 20 Evolution GMC Chevrolet GMI900 Custom Options When preparing to program your vehicle you will have the option to change certain parameters Choosing YES when prompted to Create a custom program will load the Custom Options menu or a ia S SS a Create a custom program No Yes Custom Options are provided to allow for flexibility based on driver preferences Any option customization done by the user is not warranted by Edge Products Please use at your own risk The following customizable options are available Gear Ratio The Evolution has the ability to correct for modified gear ratios Do not change the value displayed on the Evolution unless you have altered stock gear ratios For 4WD vehicles both the front and rear differential gears should be the same Some reasons for changing gears ratios include 1 To maintain the optimum ratio between the engine RPM and tire RPM Changing tire sizes affects this ratio Changing the differential gear helps to restore the proper ratio 2 When drag racing changing to a higher gear will provide more torque off the starting line There are formulas that show the b
15. est gears to use based on HP vehicle weight as well as other factors Be aware that when running higher gears your engine will run at higher RPMs and your fuel economy may change The default value the Evolution displays is the current value stored in the PCM 21 GM GMT900 Series Evolution Gear Ratio 3 3 Press lt ENT to set value Adjust the value displayed by pressing the UP and DOWN arrow keys You can change the gear ratio from 2 73 to 5 13 in increments of 0 01 Changing this value will allow your PCM to accurately calculate vehicle speed and odometer readings These changes will also affect your shift points Tire Size The Evolution has the ability to correct for changes in tire size If you have changed your tires to different sizes than stock the PCM may miscalculate vehicle speed which can affect shifting as well as the speedometer Correcting the tire size will allow the PCM to accurately calculate vehicle speed and odometer readings You will not need to change the value displayed if you are running factory size tires If you choose to change your tire size four formats are available for you to use You only need to choose one format P METRIC This is one of the most common formats used The tire size will be printed on the tire Example 275 75 R16 ENGLISH This looks much like the P METRIC format The first number will represent the height of the tire in inches Example 35 x 20 R
16. evrolet GMI900 2 Route the cable up along the door seal and along the bottom of the A Pillar shown in Figure 4 Figure 4 3 Locate the vent section of the dash panel on the left side of the steering wheel put your fingers behind the section and firmly pull towards you the vent panel will release as shown in Figure 5 Figure 5 15 GM GMT900 Series Evolution 4 Feed roughly 2 to 4 inches of cable through the Pod Set the Pod onto the dashboard shown in Figure 6 with the end of the cable protruding through the front of the Pod Once the Pod is set in place firmly apply pressure to the front of the vent section of the dash being sure to keep the tab on the pod located under the vent section of the dash Press towards the dash until the vent section locks securely back into place shown in Figure 6 and 7 Figure 6 Figure 7 NOTE Jf the vent section is not snapping back into place with more than firm pressure make sure that the locking tabs are properly aligned 5 With the Pod secure attach the Evolution to the cable shown in Figure 8 Figure 8 16 Evolution GMC Chevrolet GMI900 6 Insert the Evolution into the Pod Any excess cable may be stuffed behind the Evolution or may be pulled back through the dash to eliminate slack The result of the installation is shown in Figure 9 Be sure to use the supplied cable ties to secure any excess cable underneath the dash to prevent the cable interfering
17. he UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the list of records If you would like to reset a single parameter select the desired parameter and press ENTER If you would like to reset all of the records select the Clear All option and press ENTER To exit out of this list press MENU 35 GM GMT900 Series Evolution Restore Evo Settings If you would like to restore the Evolution back to its original factory settings follow these steps Note This will not program the vehicle back to stock it will only reset the Evolution to the preset defaults from Edge Products 1 Enter into the Main Menu The Main Menu screen appears as follows Main Menu Power Programming Diagnostics Performance Tests e Setup 2 Select Setup and press Enter The following screen will be shown 36 Evolution GMC Chevrolet GMI900 3 Select Restore Evo Settings and press Enter The following screen will be shown Are you sure a Yes No Does not restore vehicle Defaults have been restored 5 The Evolution is now restored to the standard default settings the same as it was set when new from Edge Products Note This option does not return the truck back to stock 37 GM GMT900 Series Evolution Updating Fusion software allows the user to update their Evolution to the latest version of firmware and calibration files The software can be downloaded for free from Edge Products website at www
18. l contains information and instructions on the proper use of the Evolution Please read carefully before proceeding to program your vehicle Note Read the product disclaimer and the Getting Connected section before programming your vehicle Note At the back of this manual we have included commonly used acronyms This should help while using the Evolution Stock Program The Evolution automatically makes a backup of your stock program from your PCM before writing a new program onto your PCM This assures that you will have the stock program if when you desire to reprogram your vehicle to its original stock program It is strongly recommended prior to returning your vehicle to a service center or emissions check that you return your vehicle s computer to the stock program In the event that the service center re flashes your vehicle s computer a common practice and you have NOT returned it to stock your Evolution programmer will be rendered useless If this happens call our technical support at 888 360 EDGE and they can help you recover your Evolution for a small fee Follow the steps included in this manual for returning your program to stock Transmission Only Program This setting is the lowest level setting It will provide firmer transmission shifts which helps to increase the transmission life It does not provide any engine performance increases and is designed to run with regular unleaded 85 octane fuel Note This fea
19. l you have carefully read the following agreement This sets forth the terms and conditions for the use of this product The installation of this product indicates that the BUYER has read and understands this agreement and accepts its terms and conditions DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY Edge Products and its successors distributors jobbers and dealers hereafter SELLER shall in no way be responsible for the product s proper use and service THE BUYER HEREBY WAIVES ALL LIABILITY CLAIMS The BUYER acknowledges that he she is not relying on the SELLER s skill or judgment to select or furnish goods suitable for any particular purpose and that there are no liabilities which extend beyond the description on the face hereof and the BUYER hereby waives all remedies or liabilities expressed or implied arising by law or otherwise including without any obligations of the SELLER with respect to fitness merchantability and consequential damages or whether or not occasioned by the SELLER s negligence The SELLER disclaims any warranty and expressly disclaims any liability for personal injury or damages The BUYER acknowledges and agrees that the disclaimer of any liability for personal injury is a material term for this agreement and the BUYER agrees to indemnify the SELLER and to hold the SELLER harmless from any claim related to the item of the equipment purchased Under no circumstances will the SELLER be liable for any damages or expenses by reason of use
20. lid only for new products purchased through Authorized Dealers proof of purchase reguired for all warranty claims All Edge modules and programmers are built to operate with OEM calibrations When you take your vehicle to a service center they may by your request or otherwise update your vehicles calibrations Therefore it is important that you return your vehicle to stock before taking it in for service Edge updates its active products i e those currently being manufactured to work effectively with updated OEM calibrations However this process can take some time as Edge is not always made aware of calibration changes made by the OEM In the case of discontinued roducts Edge cannot ensure that your unit will work effectively if you take your vehicle to a dealership and you are given by your request or otherwise a new calibration Programming your vehicle may expose existing defects in your vehicle s PCM that could disable your vehicle It is advised that you do not program your vehicle in remote locations in case of vehicle failure If you have used another tuner programmer on your truck you will need to program your truck back to stock before using the Evolution Failure to return to stock may result in PCM failure or engine damage Evolution GMC Chevrolet GMI900 About the Evolution Congratulations on purchasing the Evolution by Edge Products the leader in truck performance and power gain technology The following manua
21. ll through options on the screen The ENTER key is used to select desired options from a menu or move to the next screen The MENU key is used to enter the Main Menu from the parameter display or return to the previous screen This version of the Evolution also has the option to change the backlighting color of the display to a wide range of colors Main Menu Power Programming Diagnostics Perforance Tests I Setup 12 Evolution GMC Chevrolet GMI900 Getting Connected The Evolution programmer connects to the diagnostic port of your vehicle Follow these steps to install the Evolution 1 Begin by turning your ignition key to the OFF position Locate the black diagnostic OBDII connector Figure 1 under the dash near the steering column As you sit in your vehicle it could be located right above your right knee Sometimes the cover to this connector will be labeled Data Link Figure 1 2 With the driver s side door open remove the access panel on the left side of the dashboard Figure 2 and feed the end of the ODBII cable up from the under the dashboard outwards shown in Figure 3 through the access panel Snake it up to the A pillar of the vehicle and replace the access panel The cable should be protruding from the dashboard up along the A pillar and be able to move freely when pulled 13 GM GMT900 Series Evolution Figure 2 Figure 3 14 Evolution GMC Ch
22. lled through all of the PIDs you will return to your customized screen Press the ENTER again to exit the Scrolling PID mode 10 Evolution GMC Chevrolet GMI900 Features Diagnostics The Evolution is also a powerful diagnostics tool You can view any diagnostic trouble codes DTCs your vehicle may have which in turn allows you to fix them It will also allow you to turn off that annoying Check Engine light when the problem has been addressed no more expensive trips to the dealer for a diagnostics scan 0 60 and Quarter Mile time Another feature of the Evolution is the ability to determine your quarter mile times as well as your 0 60 times This is very easy to use and not all tuners have this feature Alerts If you would like to know when a certain parameter such as transmission temperature reaches a certain value you can set an alert to that value When the preset value is reached the Evolution s screen will flash red and display the triggered alert and the current value for that particular alert parameter Records While the Evolution is displaying parameters of your truck it will record the highest value the parameters have reached These records can be viewed and reset at any time 11 GM GMT900 Series Evolution Display and Keypad The following picture is a sample Evolution screen Great effort has gone into making the Evolution programmer very simple to use The UP and DOWN arrow keys are used to scro
23. main screen press MENU to enter the main menu Then select Power Programming The following screen appears Choose a Program Lvl 1 Trans only Lvl 2 Economy Lvl 3 Towing Lvl 4 Extreme Cl EET CEE ET s DNI EI III IA ANN ee ee ee 1 1 Select the level that best meets your needs For more information about each level read the About the Evolution section in this manual pg 7 Confirm your selection by pressing ENTER on the following screen 2 During the first use the Evolution will read the original calibration from your PCM and then build all the necessary programs This will take several minutes This step is skipped during all further programming operations Upon the completion of saving stock this follow screen will appear f sleme Create a custom program s No Yes cS a 19 GM GMT900 Series Evolution 3 You have the option to change certain parameters of the level you chose If you would like to learn more about what parameters are available and how to use them then read the Custom Options sections in this manual To use the standard program without customizing options simply press ENTER choose NO 4 The Evolution will then erase your specific calibration sections of the PCMs memory and then write the selected calibration level onto the PCM This process takes about one minute to complete If at any time you receive an
24. ng you will be required to run 91 octane or better fuel Towing or hauling heavy loads is not recommended in this level PIDs Parameter ID s The Evolution allows the user to view up to 4 PIDs at one time There are 23 different PIDs to choose from Below is a list and description of each e AAT ambient air temp Degrees F This indicates the outside air temperature e AFC air flow calculated g s This is the calculated amount of air that is flowing into your engine in grams per second e AFP alcohol fuel percentage This indicates the amount of alcohol E85 detected in the fuel tank Your vehicle will use this to determine whether to use E85 fueling strategies or Gasoline fueling strategies e BARO barometric pressure kPa This indicates the barometric pressure in Kilopascals 1 kPa is I atmosphere or 1449 psi e BAT battery voltage voltage This indicates the amount of voltage that the battery is currently outputting in engine off conditions and the amount of voltage produced by the alternator during engine run conditions e DCA distance cylinder activated miles This indicates how long it s been since your motor was run with deactivated cylinders Each time the Cylinders are reactivated this value will zero out Evolution GMC Chevrolet GMI900 DCD distance cylinder deactivated miles This indicates how long your engine has been running with cylinder s deactivated Each time th
25. osis for defects removal or reinstallation of this product or any other contingent expenses Under no circumstances will the SELLER be liable for any damage or expenses insured by reason of the use or sale of any such equipment INTHE EVENT THAT THE BUYER DOES NOT AGREE WITH THIS AGREEMENT THE BUYER MAY PROMPTLY RETURN THIS PRODUCT INA NEW AND UNUSED CONDITION WITH A DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE WITHIN SIXTY 60 DAYS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE FOR A FULL REFUND Evolution GMC Chevrolet GMI900 THE INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT INDICATES THAT THE BUYER HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THIS AGREEMENT AND ACCEPTS ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VEHICLE S WARRANTY PLEASE READ Many of our customers ask Will your product void my vehicle s manufacturer s warranty While the answer is straightforward from a legal standpoint it s important to educate our customers and all after market consumers on some industry realities and offer some common sense precautions to minimize your risk Consumers of aftermarket products are protected by the Federal Magnusson Moss Warranty Act The Act states that if something breaks on your vehicle and you take it in for warranty repair the dealer must honor your warranty unless whatever modifications you have added to your vehicle actually caused the problem in question Edge is committed to providing quality products that are safe to use Our products
26. r Enrichment calibration maps This occurs when in WOT Wide Open Throttle PE maps deal with fueling strategies e RPM revolutions per minute Engine speed This defines where the engine is currently revving in RPM e SPARK spark advance Current timing advance retard for the spark plugs This will tell you when the spark plugs are being fired Your engine rotates in a circular motion One rotation 360 degrees The spark plugs have to be fired before the piston reaches the top of the cylinder The engine uses a measurement of degrees before Top Dead Center the point when the piston is at the top of the cylinder to determine when to fire the spark plug This indicates when the spark plugs are being fired in degrees before top dead center e TFT transmission fluid temperature Degrees F This displays the temperature of the fluid in your transmission e TP throttle position indicated angle This indicates what percentage of throttle you are currently applying 0 is no throttle at all and 100 is all the way to the floor Scrolling PIDs The Evolution allows the user to view up to 4 PIDs at one time Once in the PID display screen you can press the ENTER button to enter scrolling PIDs mode When you are in this mode an asterisk will be displayed in the upper right corner You can then scroll through the PIDs by using the UP and DOWN arrow keys You can always scroll back to your customized screen or once you have scro
27. re Switch TPS Throttle Position Sensor TQC Torque Control TSS Turbine Shaft Speed TTS Transmission Temperature Switch VAF Vane Air Flow Sensor VAT Vane Air Temperature VCT Variable Cam Timing VSS Vehicle Speed Sensor WAC WOT A C Cut off Switch WOT Wide Open Throttle GM GMT900 Series Evolution Edge Products Technical Support 888 360 EDGE Please have the Part Number 1 e 25060 the Version Number and Manufacture Date prior to calling Tech Support This will help ensure quick and accurate support 40
28. tay on or fails to turn on when the key is on there is most likely a communications issue Contact Edge Products Technical Support for further assistance e NO START If you experience a No Start condition after programming your PCM return to the Power Programming menu and select Return to Stock This will allow the Evolution to reprogram the PCM with the factory calibration and recover the PCM If after reprogramming you still have a No Start condition contact Edge Products Technical Support A member of our support team can further instruct you on possible recovery procedures 38 Evolution GMC Chevrolet GMI900 Commonly Used Acronyms ACT Air Charge Temp ACV Thermactor Air Control Sensor AOD Automatic Overdrive Transmission APP Accelerator Petal Position AXOD Automatic Overdrive Transmission BAT Battery Voltage BCM Body Control Module BOO Brake On Off Switch BP Barometric Pressure Sensor CCD Computer Controlled Dwell CCO Converter Clutch Override CDR Crankcase Depression Regulator CEL Check Engine Light CFI Central Fuel Injection CHT Cylinder Head Temperature CID Cylinder Identification Sensor CKP Crank Position Sensor CMP Cam Position Sensor CPS Crankshaft Position Sensor DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes ECA Electronic Control Assembly ECM Electronic Control Module ECT Engine Coolant Temp EDF Electric Drive Fan Relay EDIS Electronic Distributor EGO
29. to be displayed on your screen and press ENTER 30 Evolution GMC Chevrolet GMI900 4 Depending on which display you select a screen similar to the following appears SS gonga z HI f Setup Digital Displays Select parameter to edit RPM TOP LEFT ECT BOT LEFT MPH TOP RIGHT TET BOT RIGHT s Set as Display gt as 5 This screen lists the current parameters being displayed and their respective positions on the screen 1 e TOP LEFT etc Select the position you would like to change and press ENTER A list of available parameters will be displayed Select the parameter you would like to view and press ENTER A list of commonly used acronyms is located in the back of this manual and a in depth list of the PIDs supported is shown in the About Evolution section Once you have selected your desired parameters select the Set as Display option and press ENTER You will return to the Setup menu with your new settings saved 31 GM GMT900 Series Evolution Changing the Backlighting Adjusting the Backlight Color To change the backlighting color perform the following steps 1 From the Main Menu select the Setup option The Setup screen appears as follows Setup Display Alerts Records Display z Function Bar Graph 2 Function Digital 3 Function Digital 4 Function Digital J Adjust LCD Settings 3 Select the Change
30. ts Alerts are Off Spark Alert 60 EngOilTmp Alert 250 EngImp Alert 230 TransTmp Alert 230 3 By default the alerts are off To turn them on select the Alerts are Off option and press ENTER The text line will now read Alerts are On To change the value of a certain alert select the parameter you want to change and press ENTER The screen similar to the following will appear Spark Alert 60 Press lt ENT gt to set value 34 Evolution GMC Chevrolet GMI900 4 Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys until you have reached the desired value Pressing ENTER will save the current alert value If you would like to return to the previous screen and abort the current value change press MENU Records The Evolution automatically records the highest value of some of the parameters To view these records and to reset them do the following 1 From the Main Menu select the Setup option The Setup screen appears as follows f Setup Display Alerts s Records Reset Evo Settings 2 Select the Records option The following screen appears Records Select to Clear Clear All JECT OF 1060 0 0s 1 4 mile 0 mph 0 0s Oil Temp 0 3 This is where you can view all of the current recorded high values The arrow located at the bottom right corner of the screen indicates there are more parameters than the display can show Use t
31. ture will not work on 6 Speed transmissions found in 6 2L and HD models Economy Program 87 octane fuel This setting is provided to not only enhance transmission shifting but also net you the best overall fuel economy gain for every day driving Note Towing heavy loads with this level may result in detonation pinging or knocking with low octane fuels If you experience detonation while towing in this level you may need to run higher octane fuel or an octane additive GM GMT900 Series Evolution Tow Performance Program 91 octane fuel This setting not only provides improved transmission shifting but will also modify the ignition timing and fuel injection strategies to improve the performance of your vehicle This level is designed to run with 91 octane fuel only You should see an improvement in fuel economy as well as added horsepower and torque This level is recommended for most towing situations Warning Do not exceed your vehicle s max GVWR as outlined in the vehicle s owners manual Extreme Program 91 octane fuel This is the highest performance setting for the Evolution The fuel injection and ignition timing strategies are aggressively tuned to extract the maximum performance from your vehicle without sacrificing drivability or durability The transmission strategy is modified to take advantage of the increased engine performance by providing quicker firmer shifts Due to the high performance nature of this setti
32. with proper pedal operation Figure 9 17 GM GMT900 Series Evolution 7 After pressing ENTER the main display will come up Note Parameters and values might vary 8 There are five boxes that will be displaying information about your vehicle The black box in the top right corner displays which level is currently programmed onto your vehicle 0 Vehicle is currently at stock 1 Vehicle has been programmed to Transmission Only Level 1 2 Vehicle has been programmed to Economy Level 2 3 Vehicle has been programmed to Towing Level 3 4 Vehicle has been programmed to Performance Level 4 The other four boxes can show up to 4 PIDs Parameter IDs of your vehicle By default they are your vehicle s IMPG Instant Mile Per Gallon Load TFT and ECT Engine Coolant Temp Optional parameters and display formats may be selected in the Changing Display section of this manual 9 From this display press MENU to select and use other features of the Evolution The display backlight dimming can also be controlled from this display by using the UP and DOWN arrow keys 18 Evolution GMC Chevrolet GMI900 Power Programming Caution Vehicle manufacturers do not recommend vehicle programming in extreme temperature Please see the service manual of your vehicle to ensure that programming is being done in accordance to the original equipment manufacturers specifications From the
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