Banks Power Ford Trucks: (Diesel ’99 - 03 7.3L Power Stroke) Power Systems- PowerPack, Stinger-Plus, Stinger & Git-Kit '19991_2-2003 F-250 & F-350 Trucks and Excursions - Manual (Page 19)

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wARNING: Do not unplug the
Banks AutoMind Programmer
while uploading or downloading a
program. Doing so can damage the
vehicles ECM.
–IMPORTANT- When the AutoMind
programmer is plugged into the vehicle
OBDII port connection, follow the on
screen instruction and turn the ignition
key ‘ON/OFF’ when prompted by the
programmer, but do not start the engine.
Apply the parking brake to turn off lights
and conserve the battery. (Not necessary
on some models that do not activate
parking lights when the ignition is turned
ON).
1.
Using the keypad, scroll up or down
to highlight ‘TUNE VEHICLE’ and press
the ‘OK’ button on the keypad. See
Figure 11 .
2.
Select ‘QUICK TUNE’ to choose from
calibrations that retain the factory values
for Speed Limiter, Rev Limiter, Tire Size,
Shift Characteristics, Gear Ratio and
Fan Activation Temperature. Select
‘ADVANCED TUNE’ to adjust any of these
parameters. Press ‘OK’ once you have
made your selection. See Figure 12 .
3.
Select desired calibration to install
and press the ‘OK’ button to continue.
See Table 1 for a list of tune levels and
description.
CAuTIoN: The Banks AutoMind
Programmer does not increase
the load capacity of your vehicle.
Gross combined weight Rating
Specifications should always be
adhered to.
4.
Follow the on screen instructions
and turn the ignition key ‘ON/OFF’ when
prompted by the programmer, but do not
start the engine.
5.
The Vehicle stock file will be saved to
the Banks AutoMind Programmer. Press
‘OK’ to continue.
If you selected ‘QUICK TUNE’
calibration skip to step 8 .
6.
In the following screen you may modify
Limited available parameters within the
calibration
The following parameters may be
modified:
-Speed Limiter
-Rev Limiter
-Tire Size
-Shift Pressure
NOTE: Parameter availability may vary by
vehicle year model.
wARNING: only Adjust/Remove
speed and/or rev limiter higher than
stock if your vehicle is equipped
with appropriately speed-rated tires.
Highlight to select an available parameter
to modify and press the ‘OK’ button. In
the parameter menu, scroll Up or Down to
select the appropriate/desired value and
press ‘OK’ to save your changes.
NOTE: If you have previously flashed
your vehicle with the Banks AutoMind
programmer and made changes to
adjustable parameters, the Programmer
will retain your most recent parameter
selections. To modify your selections
when reflashing your vehicle adjust the
parameters as desired in the adjust
options screen.
7.
Once you have finished modifying the
available adjustable parameter, scroll
down, select continue, and press the
‘OK’ button to save changes and begin
installing the calibration.
8.
The AutoMind will incorporate your
new adjustments and create a new
calibration file. It will then ask if you would
like to continue. Select ‘YES’ to install the
calibration or ‘NO’ to return to the ‘TUNE
VEHICLE’ menu, then press ‘OK’.
9.
Follow the on screen instructions and
turn the ignition key ‘ON’ when prompted
by the programmer, but do not start the
engine.
NOTE: The initial installation process may
take several minutes to complete.
wARNING: Do not unplug the
Banks AutoMind Programmer
while uploading or downloading a
program. Doing so can damage the
vehicles ECM.
10.
The Banks AutoMind programmer will
begin to download the selected calibration
to the ECM. The Banks AutoMind
programmer message center will display
the percentage of completion.
11.
When the process is complete the
screen will display “Turn Ignition Switch
OFF and Remove Key, Press OK to
continue”. See Figure 13 .
12.
The Calibration Process is now
complete. You may unplug the AutoMind
programmer and drive your vehicle.
-END, SECTION 10-
Section 10
INSTALLING BANKS AuToMIND ® CALIBRATIoN PRoGRAM
Calibration levels
Level Description
Diesel Applications
Economy Calibration optimized to achive best fuel economy.
Work/Tow Safely tow up to OEM limits.
Sport
Better Power and performance. Light towing is
acceptable.
Super Sport
Highest available power and performance. Towing
not recommend.
Stock w/ options
Stock calibration with the option to adjust limited
parameters. Varies by vehicle.
Stock Vehicle Factory stock calibration.
table 1
Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 13