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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 03:58 PM
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predator will not install

predator from my 2002 f150 will not install into a 2001 f150. says it is not liscensed to be used in that vehicle. before i got rid of the 2002 i installed the factory horse power tune. is there any way i fix this problem??
 
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 08:33 AM
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Sorry to be the one telling you this, but your Predator is now useless as a programmer.

Per the manual, you needed to restore the "Original Factory Backup" tune, not the factory horsepower tune. The factory horse power tune is a Diablo tune that lets you modify shift points, firmness, etc., without changing the power/octane tuning. So basically your previous truck was not returned to stock and the Predator is VIN locked to the 2002.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 09:08 PM
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thats not good. well i see my old trcuk running around town sometimes maybe i can catch up with the guy and get it fixed.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 01:43 PM
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You can call Diablo, and for $100 they will fix your tuner. I have already gone down this road!

Cheers,

Dale
 
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 10:46 PM
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sweet i just might have to try that out. do you have to ship the tuner to them or do they send a download for it??
 
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 06:03 AM
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You end up having to ship the tuner to them. At least they will reset the unit so that you can use it on your next vehicle. Here is the number for the tech support dept at 561-908-0040

Cheers,

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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 08:57 PM
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sweet i will get the ball rolling on that now.
 
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