Banks Power Ford Trucks: (Gas ’99 - 11 6.8L V10; 6.2L V8) AutoMind Flash Programmer for use with Banks iQ Flash - Manual (Page 7)

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Follow the vehicle preparation steps
to ensure a complete program
installation. These steps must be
performed prior to installing the Banks
AutoMind Flash calibration.
WArnInG
• Failure to follow proper
instructions can result in a
damaged or disabled eCM (engine
Control Module).
• Do not perform any operations
on Banks AutoMind Flash
Programming Module while vehicle
is running. The vehicle must be
parked and engine oFF.
Important! Before installing Banks
AutoMind Flash Calibration, make
sure your Banks iQ is updated to
the latest version. To update Banks
iQ Software
1.
For Windows XP users, make sure
that microsoft ActiveSync is installed
on your computer and that you have an
active internet connection. For Windows
7 and Vista users, make sure that
Microsoft Mobile Device is installed on
your computer.
NOTE: If you do not have Microsoft
ActiveSync or Mobile Device visit
www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile or
visit Banks website for direct links and
detail update instruction at
www.bankspower.com/iqupdate.
2.
Install the Banks iQ Update Utility on
your computer by visiting
www.BanksPower.com/Downloads.
3.
Turn the Banks iQ on and allow it
to complete its booting process (about
a minute). In the ‘Environment Select’
menu press on the ‘Productivity’
Environment. Then press on ‘Desktop’
tab to open the Windows desktop. Then
plug the Banks iQ into your Pc using the
supplied USB cable.
CAUTIon: The iQ must be in the
Windows desktop mode before
connecting the iQ to a PC. The iQ
will either ignore the connection or
register an error if the iQ is not in
the ’Desktop’ mode.
4.
Start the Banks iQ Update Utility
and follow the on-screen directions
on your Pc to update your Bank iQ
with the latest software updates.
For more detailed instruction to
update your Banks iQ please go to
www.bankspower.com/downloads
Precautions for Calibration
Process
The vehicles Batteries must be
fully charged and in good condition
before using the Banks AutoMind
Programming Module.
NOTE: Always turn off all auxiliary vehicle
systems or functions that might come
active while the key in the vehicle is in
the “ON” position. Locate the fuse box
and remove the fuses for the fuel pump
cooling fans and all auxiliary systems or
functions. Auxiliary systems/functions
draw power from the battery and can
cause the download/upload process to
take longer or freeze the process if the
battery charge is to low.
Familiarize yourself with use of Banks
iQ and navigating through its screens.
1.
Do not activate any electrical
accessories while installing the Banks
AutoMind Flash calibration. Ensure
that there are no electronic devices
wired or plugged into the vehicle that
can cause a substantial voltage drop,
which might be activated during the
installation process. Please contact
a Banks dealer if uncertain about
devices that are on your vehicle.
Section 3
PrePArInG VeHICLe & ConneCTInG BAnKS AUToMInD
ProGrAMMInG MoDULe To IQ