I've got the DiabloSport Predator Blues......

I have a 2005 C6 (mnl-6, Z51)....just completed following mods:

Kooks long tubes, XO and hi-flow cats
Corsa sports
Vararam with TB spacer
Ported intake
160 thermostat
A few more planned

I bought the Predator (model-slp7190) to modify the tune accordingly.

-First the unit wouldn't boot at all. I had to talk with tech support to upload the CROM file. (I understand that should have been there in the first place)
-Next the unit booted up properly, but when connected to the OBD-II port and going to "Performance Tune" it displays; "12605740 - part number not found in vehicle database".
-Spoke to a Diablo Tech and was told I had an "unsupported earlier version" factory program and would have to have the dealer reflash to the latest revision.
-Took the car to the dealer today (used the battery run-down complaint) and had the reflash done.
-Just connected the predator and got the same message.
-I've already requested an RMA to send this "tool" back, but was hoping to give it another try.

Has anyone had a similar experience or have any suggestions....

The car only has 11,600 miles on it, and still has 9 months left on the factory warranty.

I've already raised the dealer's curiosity and not sure I want to be going in a second time unless I have some solid info and confidence this tool is worth the time and effort....

 

I didn't experienced this with my Diablo at all, talk to Mike L. he's a forum vendor.

 

I bet its just a defective unit. Hopefully the new one works good. I havnt had any problems with mine at all and Mike L is quite helpful. Hang in there.

 

nothing wrong with the car ...am sure its the unit ....the guys @ diablo sport and Mike L. are very helpful ....

 

Was your unit the U7194 ?? Thats the one for 2005 - 2007 CORVETTE

 

The unit is different for 06-07 than it is for 05's.I have heard this once before.sorry,I don't remember what the fix was.Get into the scan and tune section and look for LEW,(I think it's 66monteSS,or MonteSS,something like that).He know all about this stuff.also go to DIABLO.COM and get on that forum and post your problem for a quicker response.Have you had a dead battery lately??That might have something to do with it.

 

You're correct Jesse12804, the 2005 units are different. I have the SLP7190, p/n 27010T. I have the CROM file named -"slp7190_slp_E40-8r07.crom" loaded on the unit. I understand this is the latest and greatest. I'll try the scan & tune section to see if one of those guys have seen this. Maybe it is just a defective unit like some have said....

Thanks for your help....

 

I'll email LEW for you.He's 06MONTESS.

 

Thanks....

 

We have been selling Predators a long time, and have not ever had a "defective unit". If it turns on, and communicates with your car it is working. Also, the software is pretty static also...and since you downloaded the new firmware that works for everyone else..but not on your car...then something is up with the car. The closest we have come to having a defective unit is when they come from the factory without a CROM file. This is fixed easily by downloading the newest crom file from Diablo's site..which you should do anyway.

Just some food for thought...
Every Predator we have ever had a user claim was defective..we have brought back in, reflashed with the newest software, and tested on one of our cars...and they work fine. We have resold them as open box with no issues or complaints from the next owners. So..while it is easy to blame the unit...more than not, it is user error or some kind of software gremlin with the car.

Not saying that is the case here...however you have to use past experiance to guide in fixing new issues. Additionally, while Diablo provides support for this tuner, it is an SLP product meaning they would have to authorize a warranty return. I will contact Mike on Monday and get him on it. If he cannot get it squared away, we will bring SLP in the loop.