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Xcelerators Owner’s Manual Pacific Performance Engineering, Inc. www.ppediesel.com HOT+2 E.T. RACE 2001-2007 Duramax LB7/LLY/LBZ Engines 2007-2010 Duramax LMM Engine SPECIAL PARTS NOTICE: This part has been specifically designed for Off-Highway application only. Since the installation of this part may either impair your vehicle’s emission control performance or be uncertified under current Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, it should not be installed in a vehicle used on any street or highway.
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Xcelerators Owner’s Manual ATTENTION: Please read instructions carefully before installing the programmer into your ve- hicle; failure to do so may result in damage to your vehicle’s PCM! DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY This is a performance product which, increases horsepower above factory specifications. Additional horsepower creates more stress on your vehicle’s drivetrain components which may result in drivetrain failure.
Xcelerators Owner’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Description and Parts & Accessories Display and Keypad Description Before Installing PPE Tunes Preparing Your Vehicle for Tune Installation Fuse Removal OBD II Port Location Power Levels Installing Tune Into Vehicle ECM 10-11 Restoring Factory/Stock Tune...
2001-2010 DURAMAX HOT+2 E.T. RACE XCELERATOR Designed to be used with PPE’s (or any) stand alone harness. If you want the ultimate in “Program Power,” then you want the PPE Hot+2 E.T. Race Xcelerator. The flagship of the PPE line of Xcelerator Programmers, the Hot+2 E.T.
Xcelerators Owner’s Manual CAUTION: This race tuner will reprogram engine computer to remove all limp home engine safety self protection features such as auto power reduction or power down due to high engine coolant temperature, low oil pressure, high or low fuel pressure, low or high boost pressure or any sensor failure.
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Xcelerators Owner’s Manual PARTS AND ACCESSORIES -Xcelerator Tuner (1) -Xcelerator Carrying Case (1) -OBD II Cable (1) -Xcelerator Owners Manual (1) -Warranty Card (1) -PPE Power Stickers (2) Keypad Functions - Up Button - Down Button - Scan/Add Button - DTC/Subtract Button...
PCM. User MUST ensure that the factory “stock” tune is in the vehicle’s PCM before installing the Xcelerator tune. GM dealer re-flashes are the same as stock factory tune.
All other fuses are located in the fuse box under the hood (Be sure not to confuse the RDO fuse with the RDO AMP fuse!) IMPORTANT! **2006-2007 LLY2/LBZ ONLY pull fuses if you get a “No Communication” error while installing your Xcelerator.
Xcelerators Owner’s Manual XCELERATOR POWER LEVELS Important: Stock exhaust must be removed while Hot Race LMM Xcelerator is loaded into your vehicle; the diesel particulate filter regeneration procedure is removed and soot will accumulate in the particulate filter and will adversely affect the performance of your vehicle.
STEP 2 Connect the Xcelerator into vehicles diagnostic port. When prompted turn the ignition key to the RUN position (DO NOT start engine); the Xcelerator will load through a seris screens and stop. The main menu will load as shown:...
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Custom Changes page 13 Install T une Press to install tune. STEP 8 The Xcelerator screen will show you the tune you selected and the settings it will be changing. Press on the keypad to continue to the next screen. Timing Added Yes...
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Xcelerators Owner’s Manual STEP 8 (continued) The Xcelerator will display the following screen to confirm your installation. You can press to select “Install Tune” or “Return to Stock”. Install T une Return to Stock / Y to Select Install Performance tune by pressing on the “Install Tune”...
STEP 2 Connect the Xcelerator into vehicles diagnostic port. When prompted turn the ignition key to the RUN position (DO NOT start engine); the Xcelerator will load through a seris screens and stop. The main menu will load as shown:...
35” an ABS / break light will be triggered, requiring a custom ABS calibrtation via GM TECH2 scanner for: 2001 - 2007 LB7, LLY, LBZ only. The LMM is not compatiable with tire size of 35” to 44.75”. Call PPE for details. to increase/decrease tire size.
Yes De-Fueling Choose option and press to change. Note: We recommend not modifing these settings if you want maximum performance and fuel economy. (Exception when stacking the PPE Xcelerator) TIMING Increase your vehicle’s timing. to toggle On or Off (Yes/On No/Off).
STEP 2 Connect the Xcelerator into vehicles diagnostic port. When prompted turn the ignition key to the RUN position (DO NOT start engine); the Xcelerator will load through a seris screens and stop. The main menu will load as shown:...
STEP 2 Connect the Xcelerator into vehicles diagnostic port. When prompted turn the ignition key to the RUN position (DO NOT start engine); the Xcelerator will load through a seris screens and stop. The main menu will load as shown:...
STEP 2 Connect the Xcelerator into vehicles diagnostic port. When prompted turn the ignition key to the RUN position (DO NOT start engine); the Xcelerator will load through a seris screens and stop. The main menu will load as shown:...
STEP 2 Connect the Xcelerator into vehicles diagnostic port and turn the ignition key to the RUN position (DO NOT start engine); the Xcelerator will load through a few screens and stop the at the main menu shown: T une Engine...
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Press any to . . . STEP 7 You will now be back at the diagnostic options menu. Get DTC’s Reset Auto Tran Back to Stock Other Options Turn key off and remove Xcelerator from your vehicle. Trans Re-learn Complete.
Other Options Diag. Options UNLOCK TUNING Unlock tuning option for users who would like to Upgrade Xcelerator. This menu will show a series of numbers, which we will use in order to build you a Upgrade file. Press to exit this menu.
Cost to reflash tuner is $150.00 Q: My Xcelerator programmer is stuck on “Checking stored Vin#”? A: Check for after market stereo, trailer brake controller, alarm system, remote starter, radar detector, GPS, cv radio.
X.XX) is shown above. (Note: Date may be different depending on the version you currently have on your Xcelerator.) STEP 2 Go online and check out our Updates page to see if your Xcelerator is up-to-date. www.PPEDIESEL.com/update STEP 3 The “Xcelerator Updates” page will display the latest software version. If your Xcelerator needs to be updated, follow the instructions on the page to download the latest software.
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