Predator U7165 Update Problem

jrayryder · Post by **jrayryder** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 1:15 am

Vehicle: Ford F250 6.0 L Diesel
Took my truck to ford for a mandatory recall to reflash the PCM in January, 2007. Reloaded the original factory back up from the predator before I took it in. After I got it back, I have tried to update the predator to the latest revision on the website (U7165_pcm_6_0-8r14.crom.)
Followed the instructions on the website - suceffully downloaded and updated the predator to power_6_0_7r84_H512. After that, I tried to download the Predator Ford 6.0L r10. As soon as I try to update the predator via the DS downloader, I get a download failed message. I tried then to restore the original backup before updating to r10, but the predator gives me a message that " this function is not supported" it gives me a CRIX code of APZ2AH00. I have tried to install the predator tune as well to get a factory back up out of it, and no luck, same message. I have also tried to updat the predator to the u7165_pcm_6_08r14.crom. but still get the download failed message in the DS downloader software. Running Win XP with SP2.
I have checked the com ports and the baud speed and they all correlate (Com 6 and BAUD speed of 115200).
I had successfully updated the truck to the 65 HP tune in the diablo before this,
Any suggestions?

Post by **mikel** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 9:42 am

It sounds like the original backup was not properly restored. Power up the Predator and go to Options, Show last tune written. It should read 'Original Backup'. If it says anything else, like factory hp tune, the tool will need to be reset. Please fax us the invoice from the dealer showing the reflash to 561-908-0048 and call our tech support 10-15 minutes later at 561-908-0040 with the Predator powered up.

Thanks

jrayryder · Post by **jrayryder** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 10:09 pm

The last tune written reads "original Back up".
Thanks for the quick answer, now what?

Post by **mikel** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 11:33 pm

It would seem there may be a communication issue when trying to update tp the 8r10 rev.
Try reassigning the USB to a different COM port or attempt to update at a different computer.

Thanks

jrayryder · Post by **jrayryder** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 1:17 am

Turned out to be a bad USB-serial cable connection to the predator. Nothing wrong with your technology or support. Thanks - I got it updated.
JR

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