Edge Products 15051 Computer Chip Programmer Installation
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1. Degrees F e intake air temperature Degrees F LPD line pressure desired Fuel rail pressure desired by the PCM 7 Ford 4 6 5 4 Liter Evolution e AFRP actual fuel rail pressure Used to control the flow of fuel while an injector has been opened e OSS output shaft speed Used with TSS to determine if transmission slip is occurring If OSS TSS no slip is occurring e TSS turbine shaft speed Used with OSS to determine if transmission slip is occurring If TSS OSS no slip is occurring e MAF mass air flow Used to determine air fuel ratio The value displayed is divided by 100 Example 5 4 displayed 540 g s e MAFV mass air flow voltage A voltage representation of MAF from sensor e VCAM variable cam timing Number of degrees the cam is advanced retarded in regard to crankshaft angle e SPARK spark advance Current timing advance retard for the spark plugs torque control Amount of torque reduction to control traction e LOAD engine load Percentage of total power available being used by the engine e APP accelerator pedal position e BAT battery voltage e instant miles per gallon MPG of your vehicle at that instant without average that value with past MPG e AMPG average miles per gallon This is an average of the MPG over a long period of time Diagnostics The Evolution is also a powerful diag2. see 2 lists The one on the left is the Firmware or functionality of the unit and the list on the right is the Calibration or program levels for your vehicle You can choose from the lists which firmware and calibration you want to update your unit to You can compare them with the versions listed at the bottom of the window Those are the current versions in your unit Once you have selected the versions you want to update to select the Update menu and click on Apply Selected Updates Note If you did not return the truck to the STOCK programming level on your truck the software will At the end of successful updates you may exit the Lightning Software disconnect the Evolution and cable from your computer 39 Ford 4 6 and 5 4 Liter Evolution Change Splash Screen Select the Utilities menu and click on Change Splash Screen This will allow you to change the introduction screen that is displayed on the Evolution every time the key is turned on The below screen shot will come up initially Splash Screen Utility File Splash Display Time 2 Seconds Min 1 10 Select the File menu and click on Load Image Select number of seconds you would like to view the picture for during start up and then select the File menu again and click on Save Image This will save the image to the Evolution You can repeat this as often as you d like Included with the Lightning software are a few differe
3. ve recorded The software can be downloaded for free from Edge Products website at www edgeproducts com or the CD can be requested by calling 801 476 3343 Note Make sure you install both the SOFTWARE and the DRIVERS before hooking up the Evolution to your PC During the installation you will be given the chance to install the drivers Just hit the Install button when it asks If you do not do this step and want to install the drivers at a later time the Driver installation can be found in the folder where lightning was installed This location is C EdgeProducts Lightning3 USB_Drivers PreInstaller exe Failing to do so will cause the software to not work properly with the device Connecting the Evolution to a PC is as easy as finding an open USB port installing the provided USB cable attaching the Evolution to the cable and running the Lightning software NOTE The Evolution needs to be returned to stock on the truck before removing and performing any updates If this is not done the software will not allow you to continue NOTE If Lighting Software has already been installed Do not insert the CD and reinstall Instead go to START on your computer tool bar open all programs open EDGE PRODUCTS and select LIGHTNING 3 At this point you will be prompted to connect your device Evolution monitor to the computer You will need to have the special USB cable attached to an active USB port on your computer and plug in
4. 4 325 75 16 2807mm 3 Add Step 1 with Step 2 265 70 17 2521mm 4 Multiply Step 3 with 3 1416 285 75 17 2698mm 5 The result will be the circumference of your tire in mm 315 75 17 2840mm 275 65 18 2559mm 285 65 18 2600mm 285 60 18 2510mm 325 60 18 2660mm When adjusting the following values it is highly advised to make gradual changes as opposed to aggressive changes This will help avoid possible engine or transmission damage 20 Evolution FORD 4 6 and 5 4 Liter WOT Wide Open Throttle Shifting On automatic transmissions these are the RPM points at which the vehicle will shift when you are at Wide Open full Throttle Raising these values helps to keep the engine in the peak power curve after a shift Hint Raising these values may help improve 0 60 and quarter mile times Standard Std Shifting On automatic transmissions these are the MPH points at which the vehicle will want to shift during normal acceleration Positive values will cause later shifts while negative values will cause shifts to occur sooner Hint Negative values may help improve fuel economy while positive values will improve performance Shift Firmness On automatic transmissions these values represent a percentage change in shift firmness or in other words how hard your transmission will shift A positive number will cause the shift to be firmer A negative number will cause it to be softer Hint Firming up the sh
5. Because of the torque management it is moderately difficult to achieve accurate results from dyno runs Currently the most consistent and accurate method of performing dyno runs is as follows e Obtain a scan tool that allows for Active Command modes The Hickok NGS is the one Edge Products uses for testing and also the recommended tool Note Diagnostic modes may vary between tool manufacturers and some options may not be available including Active Command modes e With the vehicle in Drive and using the scan tool in Active Command mode select 2 gear and lock the torque converter This will prevent the transmission from shifting into 3 giving you a clean run over the full RPM range 43 Ford 4 6 5 4 Liter Evolution e Accelerate the vehicle to between 1750 and 2000 RPM Maintain a steady RPM before beginning your run To achieve consistent and accurate results all subsequent runs should be made from the same RPM starting point e Complete your dyno run as normal This method should provide accurate performance results Note Performance calculations may vary from dyno to dyno even among dynos of the same model Calculated performance values will also vary based on many factors including vehicle condition ambient weather conditions geographic location altitude fuel quality and other factors The gains you achieve may be higher or lower than the average advertised gains achieved during
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7. actually caused the problem While as a consumer you have strong legal protection regarding your vehicle s warranty there is also a practical reality that different automotive manufacturers and dealers have greatly varying views on aftermarket products in particular those that produce horsepower such as performance enhancement chips modified intake manifolds or aftermarket exhaust systems There are dealers and manufacturers out there that will use the presence of a horsepower upgrade to void your vehicle s warranty They will do this regardless of whose product you are using Any aftermarket company that does not acknowledge this is misleading you The bottom line is that while the law protects the consumer and provides for enforcement of the warranty it is very difficult for most people to hire an attorney and fight a voided warranty Edge recommends that you always disconnect and or remove any performance device or programmer before you take your vehicle to a dealer for any service in order not to interfere with Diagnostic equipment Evolution FORD 4 6 and 5 4 Liter This warranty is void for any new products purchased through auction websites Warranty is valid only for new products purchased through Authorized Dealers proof of purchase required for all warranty claims Programming your vehicle may expose existing defects in your vehicle s PCM that could disable your vehicle It is advised that you do not program your v
8. steps 1 From the Main Menu select the Setup option The Setup screen appears as follows Setup Display Alerts Records Display 2 Function Bar Graph 2 Function Digital 3 Function Digital 4 Function Digital Change LED Color 30 Evolution FORD 4 6 and 5 4 Liter 3 Select the style which you would like the parameters to be displayed on your screen and press ENTER Depending on which display you select a screen similar to the following appears Setup Digital Displays Select parameter to edit RPM TOP LEFT ECT BOT LEFT MPH TOP RIGHT TFT BOT RIGHT Set as Display 4 This screen lists the current parameters being displayed and their respective positions on the screen 1 TOP LEFT etc Select the position you would like to change and press ENTER A list of available parameters will be displayed Select the parameter you would like to view and press ENTER A list of commonly used acronyms is located in the back of this manual and a in depth list of the PIDs supported is shown in the About Evolution section Once you have selected your desired parameters select the Set as Display option and press ENTER You will return to the Setup menu with your new settings saved NOTE If you choose to display Average Miles Per Gallon AMPG you may need to reset it from time to time To do so from the main screen press the enter button twic
9. testing This is normal and does not necessarily indicate a problem with the product 44 Evolution FORD 4 6 and 5 4 Liter Troubleshooting Tips Tip Tip Programming your vehicle may expose existing defects in your vehicle s PCM that could disable your vehicle It is advised that you do not program your vehicle in remote locations in case of failure Keep in mind that the Evolution is a high performance product and that not all vehicles deliver the exact same power output when programmed with the Evolution It is recommended that you select a program that will best fit your needs Whether towing or traveling long distances at high speeds choose your power level wisely and keep in mind the condition and tolerances of your vehicle when selecting a suitable power level NO DISPLAY WITH KEY ON If you should get no display when turning the key on check all of your fuses and make sure your battery is fully charged Disconnect and reconnect the OBD II cable to ensure the Evolution restarts properly If the unit restarts but fails to stay on or fails to turn on when the key is on there is most likely a communications issue Contact Edge Products Technical Support for further assistance NO START If you experience No Start condition after programming your PCM return to the Power Programming menu and select Return to Stock This will allow the Evolution to reprogram the PCM with the factory calibration and re
10. the following message Diagnostics Retrieve DTCs Clear DTCs Data Stream Read Data Stream Options Version Info Retrieving Codes If you want to retrieve and view the DTCs on your vehicle select the Retrieve option Make sure your ignition is in the ON position After selecting the Retrieve option any stored DTCs will appear on the screen like the following example fo Code 1 of X CODE DESCRIPTION Press MENU to exit the DTC list and return to the previous menu 23 Ford 4 6 5 4 Liter Evolution If you have no trouble codes the following screen will appear e Press any key No Trouble Codes Found Clearing Codes If you want to clear the DTCs on your vehicle select the Clear DTCs option After selecting the Clear DTCs option any current stored DTCs will be cleared from your vehicle and the Check Engine light will go out However if you do not address the issue that originally caused the DTC the DTC will set again and the Check Engine light will come back on Once the DTCs have been cleared press ENTER to return to the previous menu Data Stream Read The Evolution has the ability to record 5 vehicle parameters for 1 minute It will record each parameter every 2 second The stored data can be retrieved by plugging the Evolution into a USB port on a computer via the supplied USB cable and accessing the data via the Lig
11. will not harm the engine but may reduce performance and economy Hint a good general rule is to increase timing 5 counts for every octane count you go up i e if you are running 93 octane fuel in level three you could safely increase the timing 1 5 counts WOT Fuel The WOT Fuel option adjusts the amount of additional fuel during Wide Open full Throttle A value of 1 5 increases the fuel by 50 A value of 1 8 increases the fuel by 80 Using a higher value may improve performance during hard acceleration This value only affects WOT fueling and has no effect on normal driving conditions Hint Raising this value may help improve 0 60 and quarter mile times Note After creating an initial custom program you will be able to reload the options into any future programs by selecting the Load Previous Settings option From there you can modify the values more if desired 22 Evolution FORD 4 6 and 5 4 Liter Diagnostics The diagnostics scanner included with your Evolution is a powerful tool that allows you to view and clear diagnostic trouble codes DTCs on your vehicle as well as record a data stream 5 parameters of your choice for 1 minute DTCs are the messages your vehicle s computer stores when it detects a problem with your vehicle The Check Engine light on your dash is activated by the presence of most DTCs If you selected Diagnostics from the main menu of the Evolution the screen displays
12. year warranty Under no circumstances shall the SELLER be liable for any labor charged or travel time incurred in diagnosis for defects removal or reinstallation of this product or any other contingent expenses Under no circumstances will the SELLER be liable for any damage or expenses insured by reason of the use or sale of any such equipment IN THE EVENT THAT THE BUYER DOES NOT AGREE WITH THIS AGREEMENT THE BUYER MAY PROMPTLY RETURN THIS PRODUCT IN A NEW AND UNUSED CONDITION WITH A DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE WITHIN SIXTY 60 DAYS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE FOR A FULL REFUND THE INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT INDICATES THAT THE BUYER HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THIS AGREEMENT AND ACCEPTS ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS 3 Ford 4 6 5 4 Liter Evolution AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS AND YOUR VEHICLE S WARRANTY Many of our customers ask Will your product void _ vehicle s manufacturer s warranty While the answer is straightforward from a legal standpoint we also want to educate our customers and after market consumers on some industry realities and offer some common sense precautions to minimize your risk Consumers of aftermarket products are protected by The Federal Magnusson Moss Warranty Act The Act states that if something breaks on your car and you take it in for warranty repair the dealer must honor your warranty unless they can prove that whatever modifications you have added to your car
13. EVOLUTION 2004 2007 Ford F Series 5 4L amp 4 6L Triton V8 Edge Evolution Programmer Installation Instructions amp Manual OLD P N EEF2400 NEW P N 15051 Evolution FORD 4 6 and 5 4 Liter TABLE OF CONTENTS DISCLAIMER LIABILITY ciniscccscesssscssctocssesccesscsessosectdecesesaossescscesedessossesscecesesoosestesccdevecdecventesssssbocsesses 3 LIMITATION OF WARRANTY 3 ABOUT THE EVOLUTION wivscsccscssssssevtccsessvsoosssecssseevensosesonsesvssessevessossuvensosdesessssbeseodssbsseodestesessesteseveeseosesd 6 STOCK PROGRAM 6 TRANSMISSION ONLY PROGRAM 6 TOW PERFORMANCE PROGRAM 87 OCTANE FUEL ccecssccessessecesssececseeececsescecssaeeecseseecesseeecseaeeecneaaeenens 7 HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM 91 OCTANE FUEL 7 tee Sah eek oon seals tahoe at 7 ALANA 8 060 AND QUARTER MILE 9 E E A E A F E TA T A E AF NE A 9 A A A E RT Or E AA E A A E 9 E E T FAA E A E EE 9 DISPLAY AND KEYPAD 10 sede ccsoesdbssbeessescbeassocsdsessvasdsossaebeceesoess 11 POWER PROGRAMMING 5 15 CUSTOM OPTIONS sississsisessecsesesssisccnssocsuconsesssscessvsnceassedeveodessecsasuse
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15. cover the PCM If after reprogramming you still have a No Start condition contact Edge Products Technical Support A member of our support team can further instruct you on possible recovery procedures ERROR CODE 0xF1 AFTER PCM READ If you are receiving this error code right after the Evolution reads your PCM check for updates using the Lightning software If the problem continues follow the instructions on page 33 under Read Stock Calibrations 45 Ford 4 6 and 5 4 Liter Evolution e ERROR CODE 0xF1 IN CUSTOM MENU If you are receiving this error code while trying to configure your custom options disconnect from the OBDII connector turn the key to the ON position and plug the Evolution back in After getting to the main screen past Intro and Disclaimer wait 15 seconds This will give your unit time to load parameters it needs to perform the custom changes You should now be able to perform your custom changes e TROUBLE CONNECTING TO THE LIGHTNING SOFTWARE If you are having trouble connecting to the lightning software the first thing to check is whether or not you have Active Sync on your computer Active Sync is software used to sync your PDA Palm to your computer If you do have Active Sync on your computer follow these steps 1 Right click on the HotSync icon that looks like this 8 2 You will get a menu that looks like this Local USB Local Serial Modem v Network Setup Custom File L
16. ctane and WOT fuel are also parameters that you can change while programming your vehicle Ford 4 6 and 5 4 Liter Evolution Display and Keypad The following picture is a sample Evolution screen Great effort has gone into making the Evolution programmer very simple to use The UP and DOWN arrow keys are used to scroll through options on the screen The ENTER key is used to select desired options from a menu or move to the next screen The MENU key is used to enter the Main Menu from the parameter display or return to the previous screen This version of the Evolution also has the option to change the backlighting color of the display to a wide range of colors MENU Main Menu Power Programming Diagnostics Perforance Tests Setup Restore Defaults gt 10 Evolution FORD 4 6 and 5 4 Liter Getting Connected The Evolution programmer connects to the diagnostic port of your vehicle Follow these steps to install the Evolution 1 Begin by turning your ignition key to the OFF position Locate the black diagnostic OBDII connector Figure 1 under the dash near the steering column As you sit in your vehicle it could be located right above your right knee Sometimes the cover to this connector will be labeled Data Link Feed the cable up towards the top of the dashboard but do not plug into the OBDII connector yet 2 With the driver s side
17. d 5 4 Liter THIS IS A HIGH PERFORMANCE PRODUCT USE AT YOUR OWN RISK Do not use this product until you have carefully read the following agreement This sets forth the terms and conditions for the use of this product The installation of this product indicates that the BUYER has read and understands this agreement and accepts its terms and conditions DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY Edge Products LLC and its successors distributors jobbers and dealers hereafter SELLER shall in no way be responsible for the product s proper use and service THE BUYER HEREBY WAIVES ALL LIABILITY CLAIMS The BUYER acknowledges that he she is not relying on the SELLER s skill or judgment to select or furnish goods suitable for any particular purpose and that there are no liabilities which extend beyond the description on the face hereof and the BUYER hereby waives all remedies or liabilities expressed or implied arising by law or otherwise including without any obligations of the SELLER with respect to fitness merchantability and consequential damages or whether or not occasioned by the SELLER s negligence The SELLER disclaims any warranty and expressly disclaims any liability for personal injury or damages The BUYER acknowledges and agrees that the disclaimer of any liability for personal injury is a material term for this agreement and the BUYER agrees to indemnify the SELLER and to hold the SELLER harmless from any claim related to the item of the equip
18. door open remove the access panel on the left side of the dashboard Figure 2 and pull the end of the ODBII cable outwards shown in Figure 3 Snake it up to the A pillar of the vehicle and replace the access panel The cable should be protruding from the dashboard up along the A pillar and be able to move freely when pulled 11 Ford 4 6 and 5 4 Liter Evolution Figure 2 Figure 3 3 Feed roughly 8 to 10 inches of cable through the dashboard Mount the Pod onto the dashboard shown in Figure 4 with the end of the cable protruding through the front of the Pod With the Pod secure attach the Evolution to the cable Figure 4 4 Insert the Evolution into the Pod Any excess cable may be stuffed behind the Evolution or may be pulled back through the dash to eliminate slack The result of the installation is shown in Figure 5 Be sure to use the supplied cable ties to secure any excess cable underneath the dash to prevent the cable interfering with proper pedal operation 12 Evolution FORD 4 6 and 5 4 Liter Ziv Figure 5 5 With the Pod and Evolution securely in place turn the ignition key ON Then plug the cable into the OBDI connector The Evolution logo will display followed by a disclaimer After you agree to the disclaimer by pressing ENTER the following screen will be displayed The truck s HEX file RXAQ3B4 HEX Press lt ENTER gt This is the hex code of the truck that the Evolution is cu
19. e in rapid succession this will reset the AMPG and it will start over 31 Ford 4 6 and 5 4 Liter Evolution Changing the Backlighting Adjusting the Backlight Color To change the backlighting color perform the following steps 1 From the Main Menu select the Setup option The Setup screen appears as follows Setup Display Alerts Records 2 Select the Display option The following screen appears Display 2 Function Bar Graph 2 Function Digital 3 Function Digital 4 Function Digital Change LED Color 3 Select the Change LED Color option The following screen appears Change LED Color Red 50 Green 100 Blue 0 Contrast 35 32 Evolution FORD 4 6 and 5 4 Liter 4 Select the color you would like to change 5 Depending on the color you select a screen similar to the following appears example of Red i _ Red 50 Press lt ENT gt to set value 6 As you adjust the percentage shown on the screen you should notice a change in the color of the screen Once the desired color value has been reached press ENTER If you would like to return to the previous screen and abort the current color change press MENU Adjusting the Backlight Brightness When viewing engine parameters like the sample below press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to adjust the brightness of the display Each time the button is press
20. ed the backlight will either brighten or dim by 10 of the total brightness The default setting is 100 brightness 33 Ford 4 6 and 5 4 Liter Evolution If you would like to know when a certain parameter reaches a certain value you can set an alert for that parameter by following these steps 1 From the Main Menu select the Setup option The Setup screen appears as follows Setup Display Alerts Records Alerts Alerts are Off Spark Alert 60 1 EngOilTmp Alert 250 _ EngTmp Alert 230 TransTmp Alert 230 34 Evolution FORD 4 6 and 5 4 Liter 3 By default the alerts are off To turn them on select the Alerts are Off option and press ENTER The text line will now read Alerts are On To change the value of a certain alert select the parameter you want to change and press ENTER The screen similar to the following will appear Spark Alert 60 Press lt ENT gt to set value 4 Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys until you have reached the desired value Pressing ENTER will save the current alert value If you would like to return to the previous screen and abort the current value change press MENU 35 Ford 4 6 and 5 4 Liter Evolution Records The Evolution automatically records the highest value of some of the parameters To view these records and to reset them do the following 1 From the Main Menu select the Setup option The Setup screen a
21. ehicle in remote locations in case of vehicle failure If you have used another tuner programmer on your truck you will need to program your truck back to stock before using the Evolution Failure to return to stock may result in PCM failure or engine damage All Edge modules and programmers are built to operate with OEM calibrations When you take your vehicle to a service center they may by your request or otherwise update your vehicles calibrations Therefore it is important that you return your vehicle to stock before taking it in for service Edge updates its active products i e those currently being manufactured to work effectively with updated OEM calibrations However this process can take some time as Edge is not always made aware of calibration changes made by the OEM In the case of discontinued products Edge cannot ensure that your unit will work effectively if you take your vehicle to a dealership and you are given by your request or otherwise a new calibration Ford 4 6 5 4 Liter Evolution About the Evolution Congratulations on purchasing the Evolution by Edge Products LLC the leader in truck performance and power gain technology The following manual contains information and instructions on the proper use of the Evolution Please read carefully before proceeding to program your vehicle Note Read the product disclaimer and the Getting Connected section before programmi
22. en build all the necessary programs This will take approximately 60 seconds This step is skipped during all further programming operations 5 The Evolution will erase your PCM and then write the selected calibration level onto the PCM This process takes approximately 15 seconds to complete If at any time you receive an error message refer to the Troubleshooting section at the back of this manual for further instructions 6 When the Evolution is done programming the following screen will appear for about 1 5 seconds and then return to the Main Menu Programming is complete 16 Evolution FORD 4 6 and 5 4 Liter Custom Options When preparing to program your vehicle you will have the option to change certain parameters Choosing YES when prompted to Create a custom program will load the Custom Options menu f Create a custom program No Yes lt gt Custom Options are provided to allow for flexibility based on driver preferences Any option customization done by the user is not warranted by Edge Products Please use at your own discretion The following customizable options are available Gear Ratio The Evolution has the ability to correct for modified gear ratios Do not change the value displayed on the Evolution unless you have changed the rear differential gear For 4WD vehicles both the front and rear differential gears should be the same Some rea
23. htning utility software The Lightning software allows you to display stored data values as well as graph the data See Lightning PC Software Overview section for more information Version Info This displays the current Bootloader Firmware and Calibration versions installed on your Evolution Your vehicle s HEX code is also shown Using the Lightning software you will be able to access online updates to ensure your Evolution is always up to date Note Make sure you return your vehicle to stock before attempting an update or the PC software will not allow you to continue 24 Evolution FORD 4 6 and 5 4 Liter Performance Testing The Evolution allows you to test the performance of your vehicle by timing the 0 60 and the quarter mile times It is helpful to remember these might not be results you would receive from actual races Incorrect speedometer reading and tire slippage can cause slight miscalculations in the displayed results To run these tests perform the following steps 1 Press MENU and the Main Menu screen should appear Power Programming Diagnostics Perforance Tests Setup 1 Restore Defaults 2 Select the Performance Tests option The following screen appears Performance Tests 0 60 1 4 mile 25 Ford 4 6 and 5 4 Liter Evolution 3 Select the desired performance test 0 60 screen is shown below If your vehicle is moving at this time the Evoluti
24. ifts may help improve 0 60 and quarter mile times Rev Limiter The Rev Limiter prevents the engine from over revving and causing engine damage If you set this value to 4500 you would not be able to rev the engine beyond that even with the accelerator to the floor Setting this value higher can help take advantage of the power generated at higher RPMs Setting this value too high can cause damage to your engine Also make sure to set the Rev Limiter at least 150 RPM higher than the highest WOT Shift Point or you may experience erratic shifting 21 Ford 4 6 5 4 Liter Evolution Speed Limiter The Speed Limiter restricts the top speed of the vehicle Factory speed limit values are generally based on the tolerances of the driveline components Excessive vehicle speeds can cause component failures ex tire or universal joint failure possibly resulting in loss of control property damage injury and even death Raising this value is recommended for off road or racing applications only Hint This value may be lowered in fleet situations or situations where young drivers are present Timing Adjustment This timing option helps determine the final ignition timing based on intended fuel octane rating Modifying your timing may help improve fuel economy as well as overall performance However choosing timing advance that is too high might cause detonation pinging which may cause serious harm to your engine Lowering this value
25. ink View Log About Help Exit 3 By default the Local Serial will have a check by it uncheck Local Serial Once you have done this you will need to restart your computer If the problem persists after restarting your computer please call Edge Products Technical Support 46 Evolution FORD 4 6 and 5 4 Liter Edge Products Technical Support 888 360 EDGE Please have the Part Number i e EEF2400 the Version Number and Manufacture Date prior to calling Tech Support This will help ensure quick and accurate support 47 Ford 4 6 5 4 Liter Evolution Commonly Used Acronyms ACT Air Charge Temp ACV Thermactor Air Control Sensor AOD Automatic Overdrive Transmission APP Accelerator Petal Position AXOD Automatic Overdrive Transmission BAT Battery Voltage BCM Body Control Module BOO Brake On Off Switch BP Barometric Pressure Sensor CCD Computer Controlled Dwell CCO Converter Clutch Override CDR Crankcase Depression Regulator CEL Check Engine Light CFI Central Fuel Injection CHT Cylinder Head Temperature CID Cylinder Identification Sensor CKP Crank Position Sensor CMP Cam Position Sensor CPS Crankshaft Position Sensor DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes ECA Electronic Control Assembly ECM Electronic Control Module ECT Engine Coolant Temp EDF Electric Drive Fan Relay EDIS Electronic Distributor EGO Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor EGR E
26. ion Sensor TQC Torque Control TSS Turbine Shaft Speed TTS Transmission Temperature Switch VAF Vane Air Flow Sensor VAT Vane Air Temperature VCT Variable Cam Timing VSS Vehicle Speed Sensor WAC WOT Cut off Switch WOT Wide Open Throttle
27. ment purchased Under no circumstances will the SELLER be liable for any damages or expenses by reason of use or sale of any such equipment The SELLER assumes no liability regarding the improper installation or misapplication of its products It is the installer s responsibility to check for proper installation and if in doubt contact the manufacturer LIMITATION OF WARRANTY Edge Products LLC hereafter SELLER gives Limited Warranty as to description quality merchantability fitness for any product s purpose productiveness or any other matter of SELLER s product sold herewith The SELLER shall be in no way responsible for the product s open use and service and the BUYER hereby waives all rights other than those expressly written herein This Warranty shall not be extended or varied except by a written instrument signed by SELLER and BUYER The Warranty is Limited to two 2 years from the date of sale and limited solely to the parts contained within the product s kit All products that are in question of Warranty must be returned shipping prepaid to the SELLER and must be accompanied by a dated proof of purchase receipt All Warranty claims are subject to approval by Edge Products LLC the BUYER sends back a failed unit that is out of warranty and chooses to buy a refurbished unit the refurbished unit will only carry a 60 day warranty If the BUYER purchases a new unit at a predetermined discounted rate it will have the standard 2
28. ng your vehicle Note It is recommended that the user not program the vehicle in Stock Program The Evolution automatically makes a backup of your stock program from your PCM before writing a new program onto your PCM This assures that you will have the stock program if when you desire to reprogram your vehicle to its original stock program It is strongly recommended prior to returning your vehicle to a service center or emissions check that you return your vehicle s computer to the stock program In the event that the service center re flashes your vehicle s computer a common practice and you have NOT returned it to stock your Evolution programmer will be rendered useless If this happens call our technical support at 888 360 EDGE and they can help you recover your Evolution for a small fee Follow the steps included in this manual for returning your program to stock Transmission Only Program This setting is the lowest level setting It will provide firmer transmission shifts which helps to increase the transmission life It does not provide any engine performance increases and is designed to run with regular unleaded 85 to 87 octane fuel Evolution FORD 4 6 and 5 4 Liter Tow Performance Program 87 octane fuel This setting not only provides improved transmission shifting but will also modify the ignition timing and fuel injection strategies to improve the performance of your vehicle This level is designed to run
29. nostics tool You can view any diagnostic trouble codes DTCs your vehicle may have which in turn allows you to fix them It will also allow you to turn off that annoying Check Engine light when the problem has been addressed no more expensive trips to the dealer for a diagnostics scan Evolution FORD 4 6 and 5 4 Liter 0 60 and Quarter Mile time Another feature of the Evolution is the ability to determine your quarter mile times as well as your 0 60 times This is very easy to use and not all tuners have this feature Alerts A feature that might come in handy is the alerts If you would like to know when a certain parameter such as transmission temperature reaches a certain value you could set an alert to that value As the preset value is reached the Evolution s screen will flash red and display which alert was triggered and the current value for that particular alert parameter Records While the Evolution is displaying parameters of your truck it will record the highest value the parameters have reached These records could be viewed and reset at any time Custom Options While programming your vehicle you have the option to customize our tuning You can change your tire size value which can correct your odometer readings that result from changing tire sizes You can also correct the gear ratios of your truck WOT wide open throttle shifting standard shifting shift firmness rev limiter speed limiter fuel o
30. nt images for you to choose from Note Only black and white BMP images 1 bit per pixel that are 128 by 64 pixels can be used The Splash Screen Utility will not allow you to use a picture that doesn t meet these requirements 40 Evolution FORD 4 6 and 5 4 Liter Read Stock Calibration If you get an error from your Evolution stating that you need to check for updates Error Code Oxf1 right after reading your stock program from the truck and updating the Evolution doesn t solve the problem you will need to send in your stock calibration so that a new calibration file can be created for your vehicle type This will be done automatically for you if your computer is connected to the Internet when you connect your Evolution to your computer You will be asked if you want to upload your files to our server If you choose yes then those files will be uploaded You can then call Tech support and inquire about how long it will take for new calibration files to be created that will match your vehicle 41 Ford 4 6 and 5 4 Liter Evolution Horsepower Calculator Select the Calculators menu and click on HP Calculator The following appears im Horsepower Calculator File Utilities 1 4 Mile Run Information HP Calculations 60 MPH 60 Time Estimated Flywheel HP Ambient Pressure Corr Flywheel HP Sea Level Pressure 29 357 2 41 269 85 Vehicle Wt MPH 228 4 3 314 78 Sea Level Altitude 1 8 MPH 1 8 Time 60
31. on will ask you to come to a stop 4 For the 0 60 MPH run press the accelerator pedal and the test automatically begins For mile test you will be asked to press a key when ready It will then cycle through a starting light sequence Christmas tree and tells you when to go As you drive the screen should be displaying your current speed When the test is complete the desired distance or speed is reached the test will automatically stop and your time will be displayed on the screen as follows quarter mile result example eT 0 93s REACT TIME MPH GOE This will show how long it took you to cover 60 feet 1 8 mile and 4 mile In addition your MPH at 4 mile will also be shown see the example above The best run is stored for later viewing You may also use the back of this manual to write down your times 26 Evolution FORD 4 6 and 5 4 Liter At the end of a 4 mile run you will see a reaction time at the top of the screen This time begins when the final yellow light is displayed The time between the final yellow and the green is 2 second so a perfect reaction time is a second The average person will see a response time of around 1 second You ll get an Illegal Start message if you start before the green and you re screen will turn red You can still finish the run but the screen will let you know that you started before the green light Note Along with the best speed and time being rec
32. orded for viewing in the Records section your most recent run data will also be stored This information can later be viewed using the Lightning software to determine approximate horsepower etc 5 After the test is complete press MENU to return to the Performance Menu 27 Ford 4 6 and 5 4 Liter Evolution Setup The Evolution gives you even more additional features You can choose from several different parameters to monitor how these parameters are displayed set parameter alerts and view the highest value that certain parameters have reached Changing the Display View The Evolution allows you to view multiple engine parameters on the same screen To select a desired view perform the following steps 1 From the Main Menu select the Setup option The Setup screen appears as follows Setup Display Alerts Records Display 2 Function Bar Graph 2 Function Digital 3 Function Digital 4 Function Digital Change LED Color 28 Evolution FORD 4 6 and 5 4 Liter 3 Select the desired viewing option by using the UP and DOWN arrows and pressing the ENTER key on the desired display type Below are examples of the display options Two Function Bar Graph Display Sample 29 Ford 4 6 and 5 4 Liter Evolution Four Function Digital Display Sample Changing the Variables on the Screen To change the variables on the screen perform the following
33. ppears as follows Setup Display Alerts Records Records Select to Clear 10 60 0 05 1 4 mile 0 mph 0 0s Oil Temp 0 3 This is where you can view all of the current recorded high values The arrow located at the bottom right corner of the screen indicates there are more parameters than the display can show Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the list of records If you would like to reset a single parameter select the desired parameter and press ENTER If you would like to reset all of the records select the Clear All option and press ENTER To exit out of this list press MENU 36 Evolution FORD 4 6 and 5 4 Liter Restore Defaults If you would like to revert back to original factory settings follow these steps 1 Enter into the Main Menu The Main Menu screen appears as follows Power Programming Diagnostics Perforance Tests Setup _ Restore Defaults Defaults have been restored 3 Press MENU to return to the Main Menu Many settings will be set back to the default settings Example LED colors contrast alerts records etc Important programming settings will still remain 37 Ford 4 6 5 4 Liter Evolution Lightning PC Software Lightning software allows the user to update their Evolution to the latest version of firmware and calibration files It also allows you to review data from your vehicle that you
34. previous runs that you didn t record with the Evolution Note Horsepower values are ESTIMATES only and are based on ideal run conditions 42 Evolution FORD 4 6 and 5 4 Liter Recommended Dyno Procedure Using a dynamometer dyno to measure the power output of a vehicle is a popular and very accurate method to check the performance gains achieved when making modifications to a vehicle Traditionally you would select a gear that would provide a 1 1 ratio through the transmission This is usually 4 gear on manual transmission 3 gear on a 4 speed automatic transmission Using these gears provides the most accurate power rating because the results are not affected by the torque multiplication which can occur when using lower gears The F150 however will not be able to run a full dyno run in 3 gear The wheel speeds generated are higher than most dynos will allow The simple solution is to perform all dyno runs in 2 gear although this method can present problems due to the F150 s torque management control system Torque management is nothing new Manufacturers have been using it to control rev limiters speed limiters and traction control for many years The F150 also uses torque management to control the actual rate of acceleration of the vehicle There is also torque management present when the transmission is placed in 1 and 2 gears The torque management can cause erratic and inaccurate dyno results
35. r choosing to set your tire size the follow screen appears f Tire Size mm 2550 Press lt ENT gt to set value The numbers on this screen represent the circumference in mm of your tire size The default value the Evolution displays is the current value stored in the PCM Adjust the tire size by pressing the UP and DOWN arrow keys 19 Ford 4 6 5 4 Liter Evolution The following table will help you determine your tire circumference by matching your tire size with the common sizes listed For example if your tire size is 285 65 18 the value circumference you enter into the Evolution is 2600 You may also use the formula provided to determine your approximate tire circumference Finally you may also measure your tire s circumference by marking your tire and rolling it one complete revolution and measuring the distance in inches or millimeters If you measure in inches multiply the distance by 25 4 to convert to mm ex 91 3 inches x 25 4 2319 mm The range of change is from 2000mm to 3500mm in increments of 1mm Width Ratio Rim Circumference Tire Size 265 70 16 2441mm 33 2632mm 275 70 16 2485mm 35 2792mm 305 70 16 2617mm 37 2951mm 215 75 16 2289mm 38 3031mm 245 75 16 2430mm 265 75 16 2524mm Circumference Equation 285 75 16 2618mm width ratio 0 02 rim 25 4 3 1415 295 75 16 2666mm Steps 305 75 16 2713mm 1 Multiply Width Ratio and 0 02 315 75 16 2760mm 2 Multiply Rim and 25
36. rrently connected to Note If no hex code is shown disconnect from the OBDII plug and reconnect after 5 seconds When you come to the screen again the code should be available 13 Ford 4 6 and 5 4 Liter Evolution 6 After pressing ENTER the main display will come up Note Parameters and values might vary 7 There are five boxes that will be displaying information about your vehicle The black box in the top right corner displays which level is currently programmed onto your vehicle 0 Vehicle is currently at stock 1 Vehicle has been programmed to Transmission Only Level 1 2 Vehicle has been programmed to Towing Level 2 Vehicle has been programmed to Performance Level 3 The other four boxes can show up to 4 PIDs Parameter IDs of your vehicle By default they are your vehicle s RPM MPH TFT transmission fluid temperature and ECT engine coolant temperature Optional parameters and display formats may be selected in the Changing Display section of this manual 8 From this display press MENU to select and use other features of the Evolution The display backlight dimming can also be controlled from this display by using the UP and DOWN arrow keys 9 Pressing ENTER while viewing these 4 PIDs will bring up a message asking if you would like to reset the average MPG miles per gallon If you press ENTER again the Evolution will erase all the past MPG stored data
37. sons for changing gears ratios include 1 To maintain the optimum ratio between the engine RPM and tire RPM Changing tire sizes affects this ratio Changing the differential gear helps to restore the proper ratio 17 Ford 4 6 and 5 4 Liter Evolution 2 When drag racing changing to a higher gear will provide more torque off the starting line There are formulas that show the best gears to use based on HP vehicle weight as well as other factors Be aware that when running higher gears your engine will run at higher RPMs and your fuel economy may suffer The default value the Evolution displays is the current value stored in the PCM Gear Ratio 3 73 Press lt ENT gt to set value Adjust the value displayed by pressing the UP and DOWN arrow keys You can change the gear ratio from 2 73 to 5 13 in increments of 0 01 Changing this value will allow your PCM to accurately calculate vehicle speed and odometer readings These changes will also affect your shift points 18 Evolution FORD 4 6 and 5 4 Liter Tire Size The Evolution has the ability to correct for changes in tire size If you have changed your tires to a different size the PCM will miscalculate vehicle speed which can affect shifting as well as the speedometer Correcting the tire size will allow the PCM to accurately calculate vehicle speed and odometer readings You will not need to change the value displayed if you are running factory size tires Afte
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39. to the side of the Evolution monitor Checking for Updates The Lightning software will check for updates automatically each time it is started Install the updates when prompted to keep your Lightning current In order to update your Evolution it must first be connected to your PC via a USB port You will notice when you first connect it that it will try to connect to the Internet to make sure your stock files are all up to date on your evolution If your computer is not connected to the Internet then you will not have this valuable function 38 Evolution FORD 4 6 and 5 4 Liter If your Evolution is not able to program your vehicle because it needs an update or a stock file does not pass the checksum test then you must connect your computer to the Internet and then connect your Evolution to your computer This will allow our server to update your unit and allow you to program your vehicle If we have not been able to verify the stock files on your vehicle you will be asked if you want to upload those files to our server This will allow us to make sure the Evolution has properly read the files and can program your vehicle with confidence that it will be done correctly If the files read by the Evolution do not match the ones that we expect we can also download the correct stock files to your Evolution in order to recover your vehicle if something went wrong Select the Updates menu and click on Evolution Update Manager You will
40. vs 1 4 Mile Speed 0 vs 1 4 Mile Time 2 71 76 9 95 34 012 Typically 30 to 32 15 499 Typically 14 to 16 1 4 MPH 1 4 Time 1 8 Mile vs 1 4 Mile Speed 1 8 Mile vs 1 4 Mile Time amp 96 314 15 55 93 138 Typically 79 to 80 63 997 Typically 64 to 66 Weight Altitude Comp Speed vs Time Ratio 5000 4200 13422 Typically 1370 to 1390 although improved launches can yield lower numbers NOTICE This utility is offered strictly for entertainment purposes only Great effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the data however uncontrollable circumstances such as wheel spin shift points fuel quality vehicle operating condition ambient weather conditions and driver input may vary which can result in erratic or inconsistent information The horsepower values provided are ESTIMATED flywheel horsepower based on calculations derived from approximate vehicle weight and 1 4 mile trap speeds during ideal run conditions If you have performed 1 4 mi run using the utility built into the Evolution and connected it to the PC you can load your saved run by selecting Utilities and then Read 14 Mile Data All you will have to do is enter truck weight and approximate elevation to get an accurate horsepower rating at the fly wheel To save this run for future viewing select File and then Save As To load a previously saved run select File and then Open You may also change any values on the form to view what if scenarios or
41. which was in the Evolution and restart the averaging 14 Evolution FORD 4 6 and 5 4 Liter Power Programming Caution Vehicle manufacturers do not recommend vehicle programming in extreme temperature Please see the service manual of your vehicle to ensure that programming is being done in accordance to the original equipment manufacturers specifications From the main screen press MENU to enter the main menu Then select Power Programming The following screen appears Choose a Program Lvl 1 Trans only Lvl 2 Towing 1 Lvl 3 Performance 1 Select the level that best meets your needs For more information about each level read the About the Evolution section in this manual pg 4 Confirm your selection by pressing ENTER on the following screen After confirming the screen below will appear Create a custom program No 2 You have the option to change certain parameters of the level you chose If you would like to learn more about what parameters are available and how to use them then read the Custom Options sections in this manual To use the standard program without customizing options simply press ENTER choose NO 15 Ford 4 6 and 5 4 Liter Evolution 3 The Evolution will ask you to turn the key OFF and then ON Do NOT crank the engine or possible programming failure may result 4 During the first use the Evolution will read the original calibration from your PCM and th
42. with 87 octane fuel although you may realize additional benefits by running 89 octane or better fuel You should see an improvement in fuel economy as well as added horsepower and torque When towing a heavy load such as a boat or camper we recommend you using this setting High Performance Program 91 octane fuel This is the highest performance setting for the Evolution The fuel injection and ignition timing strategies are aggressively tuned to extract the maximum performance from your vehicle without sacrificing drivability or durability The transmission strategy is modified to take advantage of the increased engine performance by providing quicker firmer shifts Due to the high performance nature of this setting you will be required to run 91 octane or better fuel Note At the back of this manual we have included commonly used acronyms This should help while using the Evolution PIDs The Evolution allows the user to view up to 4 PIDs at one time Below is a list and description of each PID you can choose to display e RPM revolutions per minute Engine speed e MPH miles per hour Note Dash display may be 3 MPH off from the digital display due to mechanical differences in the spring etc used to control the gauge e engine coolant temperature Degrees F e FEOT engine oil temperature Degrees e TFT transmission fluid temperature Degrees F e CHT cylinder head temperature
43. xhaust Gas Recirculation EGRC EGR Control Solenoid EOT Engine Oil Temperature EVP EGR Position Sensor EVR EGR Valve Regulator FDM Fuel Delivery Module FPM Fuel Pump Monitor FRP Fuel Rail Pressure HEGO Heated Exhaust Gas Sensor IAT Intake Air Temperature ICM Integrated Controller Module IDM Ignition Driver Module ISC Idle Speed Control ITS Idle Tracking Switch IVS Idle Validation Switch Diesel KAM Keep Alive Memory KOEO Key On Engine Off Key On Engine Running KS Knock Sensor LOAD Engine Load LOS Limited Operation Strategy LPD Line Pressure Desired LUS Lock up Solenoid MAF Mass Airflow MAFV Mass Airflow Sensor Voltage MAP Manifold Absolute Pressure MAT Manifold Air Temp MCU Microprocessor Control Unit MIL Malfunction Indicator Light MPH Miles Per Hour OHC Over Head Camshaft OSS Output Shaft Speed PCM Powertrain Control Module PFE Pressure Feedback EGR Sensor PIP Profile Ignition Pickup PSPS Power Steering Pressure Switch RPM Revolutions Per Minute SES Service Engine Soon SIL Shift Indicator Light SPARK Spark Advance Retard SPOUT Spark Output Signal from ECA STAR Self Test Automatic Readout TAPS Throttle Angle Position Sensor TCM Transmission Control Module TFI Thick Film Ignition System TFT Transmission Fluid Temperature TGS Top Gear Switch THS Transmission Temperature Switch TPS Throttle Posit
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