Smarty
MADS
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After a few seconds, a numeric counter begins with the percentage of the transmitted software. At the
end of the download (when 100% is reached) Smarty will update the functional parameters of the
ECM. Typical programming time is two minutes. The following screen will appear:
Updating ECM
Please wait
During the updating session, Smarty can ask to Turn key OFF and Turn Key ON. Please follow these
instruction. DO NOT DISCONNECT Smarty before the updating session is completed.
At the end of the updating session, the following screen appears:
UPDATE DONE
After a few seconds Smarty displays the following message:
Unplug Smarty
Please unplug Smarty from the diagnostic port and turn the Key off for
15 seconds.
Remember to restore the STOCK software before returning your vehicle to a service center.
Changing Software
Turn on the ignition key to the RUN position. DO NOT START THE ENGINE.
Plug Smarty’s cable into the diagnostic connector of your vehicle. Smarty will display:
# Smarty CR #
V:4.00A D:1.00A
When the “ # “ symbols are displayed on the first line, Smarty is VIN# locked to a vehicle.
The second line of the display shows the firmware version and the tuning data version.
After a few seconds the main menu will appear:
1=ECM/ABS Update
2=Read DTC codes
Once Smarty is VIN# Locked, the ABS control system can be accessed in order to correct the wheel
height.
Press the ‘1’ key, and Smarty displays the following screen:
1=ECM Update
2=ABS Update
Press the ‘1’ key to select
ECM Update
.
Smarty will try to communicate with the ECM. If the connection cannot be established, Smarty asks
you to switch off the ignition key:
Turn key OFF
Press ‘>’
Turn the ignition key to “OFF”. Press the ‘>’ key. Smarty will then ask you to turn on the ignition key
in order to retry the connection:
Turn key ON
Press ‘>’
Turn the ignition key to the “RUN” position. DO NOT START THE ENGINE. Press the ‘>’ key.
When the connection has been established, Smarty shows the currently installed software.
