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10. Appendix A: Error messages description

This section contains all the possible error messages shown by Smarty:

Error message

Cause

Solution

CAN ERROR #

A problem in the CAN Bus 
communication

Check connection cable or contact 
MADS if the problem persists

CCD ERROR #

The communication with 
ABS unit doesn’t work

Check connection cable or check ABS 
unit

COMM. TIME OUT

The ECM of the vehicle 
doesn’t answer to Smarty 

Turn the ignition key on (DO NOT 
START ENGINE) or Check the 
connection cable

ECM Changed

The ECM unit of the vehicle 
has been changed

Restore the original ECM back to 
STOCK before changing ECM

Empty Memory,
Please Update

The last Update operation 
(through USB port) has been 
unsuccessfully completed.
Smarty memory has been 
corrupted.

Repeat the Update operation.
The data files are available on the 
MADS internet site.

INTERNAL ERROR #

Smarty internal malfunction

Call MADS assistance

Memory Error

A malfunction in the 
Smarty’s memory

Call MADS assistance

Memory Written
Wrong Data File

The update file transmitted 
to Smarty through USB port 
is corrupted

Download again the update file from 
MADS internet site and update Smarty 
with the correct file

PROGRAM ABORTED

The ECM update function 
has been interrupted

Restore the ECM to STOCK with the 
recovery procedure.

S/N Verify Error

The serial number of your 
vehicle has not been verified

Check connection cable

SW Version doesn’t
Match S/N

The ECM software version 
doesn’t match with the serial 
number

Please contact MADS or the seller.

UNKNOWN SOFTWARE Your vehicle contains a 

software version unknown to 
Smarty

Please contact MADS or the seller.

VIN# Locked

Smarty has been connected 
to a different vehicle

Restore the original vehicle back to 
STOCK before connecting Smarty to a 
new vehicle

WRONG CAN BUS

The connection between 
Smarty and the ECM is not 
correct

Please contact MADS or the seller.

WRONG COMMUNIC.

The communication between 
Smarty and the ECM unit is 
disturbed

Check the connection cable or the 
battery charge level

WRONG VIN#

The serial number of your 
vehicle is not valid

Wait 30 seconds with the ignition key 
on and try again

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Summary of Contents for SSR S06-SSR

Page 1: ...odel S06 SSR Super Sport Race Common Rail Dodge Ram 5 9L 24 Valve Cummins Diesel Engine Instruction Manual PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE PROCEEDING www madselectronics com Rev 4 05A Page 1 of 16 ...

Page 2: ... Seller assumes no liability regarding the improper installation or misapplication of its products It is the installer s responsibility to check for proper installation and in doubt contact the manufacturer The buyer is solely responsible for all warranty issues from the manufacturer LIMITATION OF WARRANTY MADS Hereafter Seller gives Limited Warranty as to description quality merchantability and f...

Page 3: ...tore your Smarty Micro Tuner in your vehicle if ambient temperatures in your area fall below 32 F Excessively low temperatures can cause malfunction or damage to Smarty Micro Tuner that is not covered by the MADS warranty In the case of ECM replacement restore the ECM back to the STOCK software before the ECM replacement Smarty works only with one vehicle and one ECM at a time while it is VIN Lock...

Page 4: ...r only in Race software 7 Torque 7 Low load Injection Timing 7 High load Injection Timing 7 Low load Rail Pressure 7 High load Rail Pressure 7 Low load Injection Duration 7 High load Injection Duration 7 Pre Injection 8 Changing Software 9 Recovery of the ECM 10 5 Power on Demand 11 6 Reading Key on counter 11 7 Reading DTC s 12 Reading Diagnostic Trouble Codes 12 Clearing DTC codes 13 8 ABS Updat...

Page 5: ...urn your vehicle to STOCK software Once unlocked Smarty may be used on a different vehicle While Smarty is VIN Locked it can still be used to read and clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTCs on a vehicle and ECM that it is NOT locked to Vehicle preparation Before connecting the Smarty Micro Tuner to your vehicle make sure that all power draining accessories are turned off Radio headlights lights cell ...

Page 6: ...cab to the passenger side of the steering wheel at the bottom of the dash panel near the floor 4 Updating the ECM First time update 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 The second line of the display shows the firmware version and the tuning data version Both the internal firmware ...

Page 7: ...n for hig load driving condition can be programmed Stock or with a value between 1 and 50 To select the stock timing press 0 Low load Rail Pressure The Rail Pressure selection for low load driving condition can be programmed Stock or with a value between 1 and 50 To select the stock rail pressure press 0 High load Rail Pressure The Rail Pressure selection for high load driving condition can be pro...

Page 8: ...tion key ON in order to retry the connection Turn the ignition key to the RUN position DO NOT START THE ENGINE Press the key to begin the updating session You will see the following screen Smarty checks its memory content before sending the data to the truck 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 S...

Page 9: ...e ECM to STOCK software Press the key The ECM is restored to STOCK software and Smarty is unlocked Smarty can now be used on another vehicle Change CaTCHER parameters Press the 1 key in the above described menu Before the programming The optional parameters have to be adjusted The list of optional parameter varies according to the installed software Please see the previous chapter for the paramete...

Page 10: ...ne our homework Just follow the directions on Smarty s display Smarty will handle the situation for you in a few simple steps Unplug Smarty then plug it in again After a few seconds the usual main menu will appear Press the 1 key and Smarty displays the following screen Press the 1 key to select ECM Update Smarty will try to establish the communication with the ECM The connection cannot be establi...

Page 11: ... Demand This function allows the user to select the preferred power level instantly also during the driving At the PoD menu press 1 key to enter the Power on Demand function the Power page will appear Power can be selected between 99 full power and 0 lower power Just type the preferred power The number will appear in the second line of the display after a while it appears on the first line this co...

Page 12: ...tion of all the DTC is shown on Smarty s display Many logged codes are transitory they are automatically reset From the main menu press the 2 key to select the data read function From the data read menu press the 2 key to select this function Smarty will try to establish communication with the ECM If the Key was not turned into the on position Smarty will display this message Pressing the key Smar...

Page 13: ...elow press the 1 key To change the tire height choose the ABS update function Press the 2 key in the second menu as shown below Smarty will try to establish the communication with the ABS If the ignition key was not turned to the RUN position Smarty will display this message Press the key then Smarty will prompt you to turn on the ignition key to retry the connection When the connection has been e...

Page 14: ...t tire height When the tire height change is completed press the key Smarty will display the following screen Please unplug Smarty from the diagnostic port and turn the ignition key off for 30 seconds Notes To increase the speedometer reading increase the tire size To decrease the speedometer reading decrease the tire size The ABS accuracy is questionable Verify the speedometer reading with a GPS ...

Page 15: ...ance Memory Written Wrong Data File The update file transmitted to Smarty through USB port is corrupted Download again the update file from MADS internet site and update Smarty with the correct file PROGRAM ABORTED The ECM update function has been interrupted Restore the ECM to STOCK with the recovery procedure S N Verify Error The serial number of your vehicle has not been verified Check connecti...

Page 16: ...r of the product A brief written description of the problem Your address and other personal information to contact you 3 Contact MADS distributors for immediate assistance 12 Declaration of Conformity For customers in North America Model number Smarty S 06 SSR Trade Name M A D S Responsible Party M A D S Electronics s r l Address via Monte Cervino 2 37057 San Giovanni Lupatoto Verona ITALY e mail ...

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