Question about introducing Custom Tune to predator....

[JeepSRT8gc]

When introducing a new tune, should "reset parameters" be done or just press "no"??

Another question would be:

Whenever I put the "factory tune" back in the Jeep my Custom tune disappears (I show no "custom tune"), I have to go back on my PC and re-install it again.Why does'nt it just store back into the Predator's custom tune? When I installed the canned tune the "custom tune remained". It only happens when I restore my factory tune.

Any input would really be appreciated.


Thanks

[06MonteSS]

yes, you want to reset the parameters... otherwise if you don't, it will add your previous adjustments to the new custom tune you're installing, which may already have those adjustments in it, and that would be bad.

so yes, when installing the custom tune to the car, select YES to reset all parameters.


and correct - whenever you restore the original backup to the vehicle, the custom tune gets erased out of the predator... that's how all the predator's work - they all do it.

It's most likely made to work that way because, they figure when you are restoring the original backup, that "unlocks" the predator from your vehicle, so that it is no longer married to your vehicle/VIN and can be used on another vehicle or whatever. So, you wouldn't want to still have a custom tune in there for YOUR car, and then be able to install it on a completely different vehicle... that would be asking for trouble.

so I'm sure it's done as a safety measure.

[Mike_Levy]

MikeL answered this on cherokeesrt8.com also.

[JeepSRT8gc]

06MonteSS ,

Excellent reply bro.

When updating predator (from predator updates) does it affect in anyway the custom tune since when I sent my original back up for a custom tune some updates that are now up here were not on my predator?

Should I do a "quick adjust" when downlloading the "custom tune"?

Thanks again...


You know too much lol


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2007 Jeep SRT8 Jeep-Loaded
CAI
Predator
Custom Tune

[mikel]

The revision you run has no effect on your tune as long as there was no calibration update done between updates.

Only need to make QA changes if you need to alter one or more of those settings, if not, no need.

[JeepSRT8gc]

Thanks Mike, I posted this on this on anogther forumas well. Again I say, you never hesitate to help.

Again ,

Much appreciated.

[06MonteSS]

can never know enough


when you update the predator, you want to make sure you restore your original backup to your car first, cuz it is possible that if you don't and you update the predator to a new revision, that it could delete the original backup out of the predator, then you're screwed.

so, restore the original backup to your car, then update the predator, then re-import your custom tune to the predator.

now, what revision is currently on your predator? in revision 9r06, they updated all the tunes...

if you already have 9r06, then updating to the newest one won't make a difference to your tune, since there were no tune changes in the last 2 updates...

but, if you're at a revision lower than 9r06, then your custom tune may need to be adjusted, depending on if they applied the new updates from 9r06 to your custom tune or not.

when did you get your custom tune created? 9r06 revision was released on 08-20-2008... so if your custom tune was made for you after that, then you SHOULD be ok...

Who made the custom tune for you??

[JeepSRT8gc]

My newest was "9r04". Last night I updated to the "U7135-9r08"...I had the custom tune done when the predator was at "9r04" a lil less than a month ago.

Thanks Bro

I purchased the Predator about a month ago.

Andy at Modern Horsepower made the tune for me.


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2007 Jeep SRT8 Jeep-Loaded
CAI
Predator
Custom Tune

[06MonteSS]

k, cool... if it was that recent, you're custom tune should be all set then man...

[JeepSRT8gc]

So even after the update it still should be good (custom tune)? The reason I ask is, I'm getting hesitation between shifts on the custom tune and on the contrary, the canned tune has no hesitation whatsoever...My cd changer suddenly stopped working as well (cd error) right after I made the update to 9r08 last night. It could be coincidance..I personally think it has nothing to do with the update but who knows (i'm only at 11,000.00 miles).

Nice "Monte" there...



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2007 Jeep SRT8 Jeep-Loaded
CAI
Predator
Custom Tune

[mikel]

Contact Andy about the shifting issue, I'm sure he can fix you up no problem.

He may want to see a datalog of it happening...

Thanks

[06MonteSS]

thx man...

the revision wouldn't change or affect the custom tune at all.. whatever changes/adjustments were made in the custom tune, will always be there... they will still be applied to your vehicle, no matter what revision the predator is on...

[JeepSRT8gc]

I just installed the "Custom tune" to my vehicle in exchange for the Diablo Perf. CAI tune... The "reset parameters" option never came up, it directly downloaded it. Any input since I was advised to "reset parameters"?

Thanks


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2007 Jeep SRT8 Jeep-Loaded
CAI
Diablo Predator
Custom Tune

[06MonteSS]

nah, you'll be fine... some do it, some don't... mine does...

[JeepSRT8gc]

Mine has done it some times, and other times not (I guess when it feels like it)...Should I also reset parameters when I put the diablo perf. tune back in??

Thanks bro, when was the "Louisiana Purchase"..?? lol

Thanks again




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2007 Jeep SRT8 Jeep-Loaded
CAI
Diablo Predator
Custom Tune