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Loaded "Default" instead of "Stock", Now 'VIN LOCKED" Smarty JR

Old 10-30-2013, 11:06 PM
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Loaded "Default" instead of "Stock", Now 'VIN LOCKED" Smarty JR

I loved my smarty jr, and was looking forward to using it on my new truck. I was in a hurry and loaded "default" thinking that it was the stock tune, instead of "Stock" on to my old truck, then sold it. I then tried to hook it up to my new truck and it says "VIN locked". I am told that my smarty is now worthless and I need to buy another. Im really disappointed in that. I thought I might get better customer support from some one.
any thoughts or suggestions?? thanks
Old 10-31-2013, 11:45 AM
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Better find your old truck and do some smooth talking to the new owner.
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I would contact MADS directly and tell them what happened.
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Originally Posted by Spooler
Better find your old truck and do some smooth talking to the new owner.
I agree with Spooler...this might be your best option! Did you sell the truck yourself or a trade at a dealer and now you have no info on the new owner?
Good luck Sir...
* I "assume" you have already spoken with Bob Wagner at Smarty on this? (I am further assuming that he is still the main contact for these cases as I no longer have a Smarty...)
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both bob and Mads said they can not help me.
I can possibly get in touch with my old truck.
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Yeap, they are a stickler for this issue. Too many crooks in the past makes it trouble for the oops ups of honest folk today.
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Anyone want to sell me a smarty?
Should I get the Sr model this time?
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Just bought a smarty SR for 400$. going to pick it up.
Hope this one is unlocked. Cant wait to try it.
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