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ShiftSense

 Pro V2 Installation and Operation 

 

Do  not  attempt  to  use  this device  on applications  for  which  it  was not  intended.    This model  is 
designed for use on: 
 

 

2016-2018 Toyota Tacoma 3.5L V6 with automatic transmission. 

 

ShiftSense™ Pro 

is an automated transmission controller which operates while the vehicle is in the 

Sequential-

shift “S” mode.  

It works purely electronically and is only applicable to vehicles with the 

Sequential-shift feature (manumatic transmission option).   This device does not override, modify, 

or  alter  any  of  the  vehicle’s  control  computers,  ECT,  ECU,  instrumentation,  or  emissions 

controls. The benefit  provided  by  the  device  is  that  it  allows  the  driver  to  take  advantage  of an 
after-market  shift-mapping  (combination of  throttle  position,  speed,  RPM),  without  the  need  to 
modify  any  of  the  vehicles'  ECU  systems  or  controllers  with  alternative  programming  or 
transmission  'chips'.   It  does  not  require  any  modification  to  the  OEM  vehicle  components  or 
systems whatsoever.  It is plug & play, interfacing with the vehicle through two connections. The 
first  is  to  the  OBDII  port  under  the  dash.   Through  this  connector  it  obtains  speed  and  throttle 
position  in  real-time  at  approximately  10  cycles-per-second.   This  data  is  standard  output  from 
any modern OBD interface.   
 
The second connection is placed in series with the OEM connector within the shift-lever console 
(drivers-side).   Through this connector,  it  reads if  the  vehicle  is in  Sequential-shift 

‘S’

  mode,  and 

can make the shift-up, shift-down commands at the appropriate/calculated speed and throttle, by 
closing switched relays which send shift commands to the vehicle, similar to a driver making S+/S- 
shifts by hand.  Once the device is engaged, at any time if the operator manually pushes the lever 
to command a shift  up or  down, the 

automated control  of  the ShiftSense™ Pro

 is cancelled and 

control is relinquished back to the operator.  Also, the system is only active in Sequential mode.  If 
the  driver  wishes  to  drive  in  "D',  he  may  go  ahead  and  do  so;  the  device  will  remain  totally 
inactive.   
 
The  device  includes  an  audible  alarm  which  notifies  the  driver  when  the  unit  is  engaged  and 
operating,  and  also  any  time  that  the  control  is  cancelled.    If  it  is  cancelled  while  driving,  the 
vehicle  simply  stays  in  the  currently  selected  Sequential-shift  gear  and  reverts  back  to  manual 
control.    From  that  point  on,  the  device is  inactive  and  the  Sequential  shift  control  will  work  as 
OEM  until  it  is  intentionally  re-engaged  by  the  operator  (placing  the  vehicle 

into  Drive  ‘D’

,  and 

back into Sequential 

‘S’

). 

 
The  ShiftSense  Pro  V2  contains  three  shift-maps  options  which  may  be  selected  by  the  driver; 
Level 1, 2, 3.  The method for selecting the map can be found later in this instruction manual. 

 

Before starting or driving vehicle, perform 

Functional Verification Test

’ outlined in this manual

 

 

For any questions related to installation or operation, please email customer service at: 

info@dz-custom-innovations.com

 

 

Summary of Contents for ShiftSense Pro V2

Page 1: ...lever console drivers side Through this connector it reads if the vehicle is in Sequential shift S mode and can make the shift up shift down commands at the appropriate calculated speed and throttle b...

Page 2: ...ning counterclockwise Pull parking brake up slightly and open the lid of the center console storage compartment Grasp the center console on both sides near the forward cup holders Pull straight upward...

Page 3: ...ard the cup holders Route the wire back toward the shift lever connector Plug the male end of the OEM wire plug into the Female socket on the ShiftSense Pro connector Next plug the male end of the Shi...

Page 4: ...ed within the driver s compartment so any audible warnings from the device can be clearly heard For best adhesion it is important to ensure the attaching surface is thoroughly cleaned prior to install...

Page 5: ...clips do not engage easily lift up on the cover and make sure the clip is oriented and aligned correctly Once the cover is snapped into place tuck the parking brake boot back down into the slot aroun...

Page 6: ...dash display Ensure gear selection increments to S3 then S2 within two seconds after engaging 8 Momentarily pull shift lever backward to command a manual shift down a Listen for 3 beep indicating Shif...

Page 7: ...est commanded gear selection provided by ShiftSense Pro is S2 Even though the dash display may indicate S2 the vehicle will still use 1st gear when starting out from stop Shifts between 1 and 2 are he...

Page 8: ...t any time as the driver prefers by following this same procedure with the engine turned off For any questions related to installation testing or operation please contact customer service Email info d...

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