Smarty Jr Not Working - Dodge Diesel

crowbar · 06-18-2010, 09:07 PM

I have my truck programed to towing and this morning I wanted to change to performance and the screen would not come up. The lights on the dash did their thing but the screen was blank.I haven't used the Smarty Jr in awhile.I came in and reprogrammed the Smarty Jr to the new program thinking it might wake it up the screen came up and it reprogrammed fine.Took it back out to the truck and still no screen .Any ideas on what is going on? I thought it may be the cable.Anybody had this problem?I sent a e-mail to Mad and they said someone in my area would contact me but nothing yet.

AH64ID · 06-18-2010, 09:23 PM

Thats not an issue I have heard of yet.

When you plugged it into the computer the screen worked?

rockcrawler304 · 06-18-2010, 10:07 PM

I'm sure you checked but were both ends of the cable plugged in tight?

Is there anybody in your area with a dodge you can plug it into to see if it is related to the Smarty or just your truck?

crowbar · 06-19-2010, 07:45 AM

I checked the connections and everything is tight. I tried a hand held code reader in the emc plug and it worked fine. I guess I'll wait and see what Mad comes up with dealer wise in the Southern Maryland area. I am still leaning to the cord maybe having a bad pin. Anyone know what pin powers the Smarty Jr?
Thanks for for your help

soulezoo · 06-19-2010, 12:23 PM

First time I've ever heard that issue. Considering what you have said, I would lean toward a bad pin in the cable or the box.

bansh-eman · 06-19-2010, 01:26 PM

See if you can get ahold of Bob http://shop.wagnerandassociates.biz/main.sc

he might have an answer for you.

cbrahs · 06-19-2010, 02:31 PM

the cigar lighter and OBDII port use the same fuse. check your fuse. if the JR screen lights up on your PC and does not light up when connected to the truck then the OBDII port is not getting power. check fuses first

crowbar · 06-19-2010, 04:38 PM

I did a ohm test on all the pins and one is not working.
Thanks for all the replies.

EverydayDiesel · 06-19-2010, 05:00 PM

hook it up to the usb cable (computer) without the odb2 and see if the screen comes on

crowbar · 06-19-2010, 05:12 PM

I did that and screen came right on . The pin on the cord if you move it back and forth it will make contact ,it is open under the molding of the plug on the ecm side.
Thanks

06-18-2010, 09:23 PM	#2
AH64ID Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kuna, Idaho Posts: 4,585 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Thats not an issue I have heard of yet. When you plugged it into the computer the screen worked? __________________ '05 3500 SRW 4X4 QC LB NV-5600 Smarty UDC Custom Tuned

06-18-2010, 10:07 PM	#3
rockcrawler304 Advocate of getting the ban button used on him... Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Far West El Paso Texas Posts: 4,533 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I'm sure you checked but were both ends of the cable plugged in tight? Is there anybody in your area with a dodge you can plug it into to see if it is related to the Smarty or just your truck? __________________ 2006 Atlantic blue Mega Cab 2500 4x4 6 spd. 3.73's CTD 325/610, Silencer Ring gone, Amsoil EAA189 Air filter, Air Box mod, Smarty Jr (SW2,TM3, TQ Default, PoD99), Autometer factory match gauges, Fuel Tank Vent Mod, Muffler gone, Amsoil Oil bypass, Ravelco 80's Chenowth 2LWD 2 seat sand rail (Rebuilding!!) Turbo Subaru power Installed!!

06-19-2010, 07:45 AM	#4
crowbar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Waldorf,MD Posts: 46 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Smarty Jr Not working I checked the connections and everything is tight. I tried a hand held code reader in the emc plug and it worked fine. I guess I'll wait and see what Mad comes up with dealer wise in the Southern Maryland area. I am still leaning to the cord maybe having a bad pin. Anyone know what pin powers the Smarty Jr? Thanks for for your help

06-19-2010, 12:23 PM	#5
soulezoo DTR 1st Sergeant Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pollock Pines, CA Posts: 4,965 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	First time I've ever heard that issue. Considering what you have said, I would lean toward a bad pin in the cable or the box. __________________ "The Punisher" 2004 3500 QCSB Laramie 4x4, CA emissions SO 235hp, 3.73 posi, Peak Performance BB Twins, Almost stock DTR "Twins" Club Member #1 11.89 @ 119.2 mph 1/8 mile= 7.76@94.94 mph 900.86 rwhp/1689.76 tq on #2 @ Left Coast Diesel 21 AUG 09 SAC member #9

06-19-2010, 01:26 PM	#6
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06-19-2010, 02:31 PM	#7
cbrahs Chapter President Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: misplaced Idahoan stuck in Albuquerque, Roughneckin on RIG 41 Posts: 9,303 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	the cigar lighter and OBDII port use the same fuse. check your fuse. if the JR screen lights up on your PC and does not light up when connected to the truck then the OBDII port is not getting power. check fuses first __________________ 2011 3500 CC LB Laramie (now a dually), 19.5" visions w/ 245x70x19.5 toyo's, S&B CAI, weathertech, Ravelco, cabin filter mod, 120 gal aux tank w/FASS 150 xfer pump, B&W, T-Rex steering brace, Pro Tech, mag-hytec's My Marine son protects your honor student Disabled Combat Rescue USAF Vet. September 2010 TOM Winner! (with the bucket) SAC Member #1

06-19-2010, 04:38 PM	#8
crowbar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Waldorf,MD Posts: 46 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Smarty Jr Not working I did a ohm test on all the pins and one is not working. Thanks for all the replies.

06-19-2010, 05:00 PM	#9
EverydayDiesel Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 915 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	hook it up to the usb cable (computer) without the odb2 and see if the screen comes on __________________ 2007 6.7L A6 - !DPF !EGR, Smarty, Edge Insight 2001½ CDT 24V Auto Mexi-block, BFAF & shield, Silencer ring lost, Juice w/Attitude, FASS Pump with Air/Fuel Separator Please give a few bucks to help this site!

06-19-2010, 05:12 PM	#10
crowbar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Waldorf,MD Posts: 46 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Smarty Jr Not working I did that and screen came right on . The pin on the cord if you move it back and forth it will make contact ,it is open under the molding of the plug on the ecm side. Thanks

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