Club Car Tempo Dealer Guide

 

 

Club Car Tempo

Dealer Guide for KRAKEN Programmer - Non-Factory Lithium Only

DEALER VERSION
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No tools required
Unlimited carts

COMPATIBILITY CHART

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COMPATIBLE

  • Factory Lead-Acid Battery Carts
  • Aftermarket Lithium Conversions
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NOT COMPATIBLE

  • Factory Lithium Battery Carts

Factory lithium carts use a different controller system

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1

Locate Connector

Your Club Car Tempo has a Curtis diagnostic port that you'll need to access for programming.

Diagnostic Port Location: The Club Car Tempo diagnostics port is located under the dash area with a round black cover on it. Simply push downwards on the cover and it will reveal the circular connector underneath.
Club Car Tempo diagnostic port location under dash
Diagnostic port location under dash - push down on round black cover to reveal connector

KRAKEN Programmer Connection Interface:

KRAKEN Programmer device connector interface
KRAKEN Programmer connector - plug in the supplied cable from your case here
Connection Setup: You will connect the cable (included in your case) to the KRAKEN Programmer's connector port shown above, then connect the other end to the cart's diagnostic port.
2

Connect Device

Connect your Kraken Programmer to the cart connector using the supplied cable.

Important: Ensure the connector is firmly seated. You should feel it click into place. Do not force the connection.
Device Powers On: Once connected, the KRAKEN will power on automatically and begin communicating with the cart's controller. The screen will light up and display connection status.

Cart Power & Position

Required Before Programming: The key switch must be ON and the cart must be in the RUN position for the KRAKEN to communicate with the controller.
3

Confirm Connection

Once connected, the KRAKEN screen will display connection status:

  • "Curtis Connected" - Successful connection
  • Curtis Serial Number and Model Number - Controller identification
  • "Ready" - Device is ready to program
KRAKEN Ready screen
Successful connection screen showing "Ready" status
Dealer Advantage: Unlike the User Version, the Dealer Version does NOT require pairing. Simply connect and start programming immediately on any cart.
4

Parameter Interaction

When "Ready" is visible, you can customize various cart performance parameters. The Club Car Tempo uses a specific button interaction pattern.

Button Interaction Pattern:
  • First Press: Displays current value of the parameter
  • Second Press: Toggles to the next value (e.g., ON to OFF, Coast to Mild to Firm)
  • Press "Flash": Saves the new value to the controller
Remember to Flash: After changing any parameter, you MUST click the "Flash" button to save your changes. Without flashing, changes are not permanently saved to the controller.
5

Forward & Reverse Speed Adjustment

Speed adjustment is the most common customer request. The KRAKEN gives you complete control over both forward and reverse speeds.

  • Click Forward Speed button to view current speed value
  • Click again to cycle through available speed options
  • Maximum: 20 MPH forward / 7 MPH reverse
  • Click "Flash" to save the speed setting
Actual Speed with Larger Wheels: The maximum speed shown (20 MPH) is based on stock golf cart wheel sizes. If customers have larger wheels installed, they may see actual speeds a few MPH faster than the display indicates, depending on their specific wheel size.
Forward speed set to 20 MPH
Forward speed adjusted to maximum 20 MPH
Forward speed success confirmation
Forward speed successfully flashed to controller
Reverse speed set to 7 MPH
Reverse speed adjusted to maximum 7 MPH
6

Adjustable Parameters

The Club Car Tempo offers several performance parameters you can customize for your customers. Each parameter follows the same interaction pattern: press to view, press again to toggle, then press Flash to save.

Available Parameters:

Pedal Up Mode

What it is: Controls how much regenerative braking (regen) is applied when driver takes foot off the accelerator pedal.

Options: Coast (0 = no regen brake) → Mild → Firm

COAST Pedal Up Mode - Coast

No regenerative braking - cart coasts freely

MILD Pedal Up Mode - Mild

Light regenerative braking applied

FIRM Pedal Up Mode - Firm

Strong regenerative braking for maximum energy recovery

Excel Braking

What it is: The brake applied while the accelerator is DOWN but the cart is exceeding the speed proportional to the accelerator pedal position. This typically only happens when going down hill - it prevents the cart from overspeeding beyond what the pedal position commands.

Options: ON / OFF

OFF Excel Braking OFF

No downhill speed control

ON Excel Braking ON

Automatic downhill speed limiting

Fast Acceleration

What it is: Controls how quickly the cart accelerates from a stop. Enabling this provides more aggressive acceleration for improved performance.

Options: ON / OFF

OFF Fast Acceleration OFF

Standard acceleration

ON Fast Acceleration ON

Quick, responsive acceleration

Walkaway Deterrent

What it is: Dynamic brake used to stop/slow the cart when it is rolling unintentionally (such as when parked on a slight incline). This prevents the cart from slowly rolling away.

Options: ON / OFF

OFF Walkaway Deterrent OFF

Cart may roll when parked on incline

ON Walkaway Deterrent ON

Prevents unintentional rolling

7

View Faults

The KRAKEN can read and display diagnostic fault codes from the cart's controller, helping you troubleshoot customer issues:

  • Click "Fault" button to view active controller faults
  • The device actively scans in real-time
  • Resolved faults will disappear automatically from view
Diagnostic Value: Being able to read fault codes on-site adds tremendous value to your service. Identify controller issues instantly without needing additional diagnostic equipment.
No active faults screen
No active faults detected - cart controller operating normally
8

Save Preset (Dealer Feature)

The Save Preset feature is your secret weapon for efficiency. Configure your most commonly requested settings once, then apply them to customer carts in seconds.

How to Save a Preset:

  1. Connect to any cart and configure all desired parameters:
    • Forward Speed (e.g., 20 MPH)
    • Reverse Speed (e.g., 7 MPH)
    • Fast Acceleration (ON/OFF)
    • Excel Braking (ON/OFF)
    • Pedal Up Mode (Coast/Mild/Firm)
    • Walkaway Deterrent (ON/OFF)
  2. After setting all parameters, hold the "Preset" button (bottom left) for 3 seconds
  3. Screen will display "Preset Saved" confirmation
  4. Your preset is now stored and ready to use on future customer carts
Preset Saved confirmation
"Preset Saved" confirmation - your settings are now stored
Pro Tip: Only one preset can be saved at a time. Choose your most commonly requested configuration to maximize efficiency.
Updating Your Preset: To change your saved preset, simply configure new parameters and hold the "Preset" button again. The new settings will overwrite the previous preset.
9

Load Preset on Customer Carts

Once you've saved a preset, you can apply those exact settings to any customer cart in under 30 seconds. This is where the Dealer Version ROI happens.

How to Load a Preset:

  1. Connect KRAKEN to customer's cart
  2. Wait for "Ready" status
  3. Click the "Preset" button once (don't hold it)
  4. Click "Flash" to apply all saved settings at once
  5. Screen shows "Loading Preset..." progress
  6. You'll see "Preset Loaded" confirmation
  7. Done! All parameters from your preset are now applied to the customer cart
Flash to load preset screen
Click "Preset" once, then "Flash" to load your saved preset
Loading Preset progress
Loading Preset in progress - all settings being applied
Preset Loaded confirmation
"Preset Loaded" confirmation - all parameters successfully applied
Dealer ROI: With presets, you can program a complete cart in under 1 minute:
  • Connect to cart (10 seconds)
  • Click "Preset" button (1 second)
  • Click "Flash" (1 second)
  • Wait for preset to load (15 seconds)
  • Disconnect (5 seconds)
At $100 per tune, you can recover your investment in just 9 customer carts. Everything after that is pure profit.
Important: Loading a preset applies ALL saved parameters. If a customer only wants speed adjustment, program manually instead of using the preset feature.

Power Information

This device is powered by the cart. No external batteries are required.

Always Powered: As long as the KRAKEN is connected to the cart via the Curtis connector, it draws power directly from the cart's system.

Finished Programming

Once you've completed your programming session and applied all desired changes:

  • Disconnect the cable from the cart's connector
  • Store the KRAKEN Programmer in its protective case until next use
Best Practice: The device should only remain connected during active programming sessions. Disconnecting after use helps preserve the cart's battery and protects the device's electronics.

Need Help?

If you experience any issues or have questions:

Important Disclaimer

Use of this device is at your own risk. The creators, developers, and distributors of the Kraken Programmer are not responsible or liable for any damage caused to golf carts, vehicle components, or personal property resulting from improper use, incorrect programming, or misuse of this tool.

The terms "Club Car" and "Tempo" are used strictly for identification and descriptive purposes. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Club Car, Tempo Golf Cars LLC, or any of their subsidiaries. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Use this device only if you fully understand the changes being applied to vehicles. Dealer Version is intended for commercial use by qualified service professionals.