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Sprint Booster

19BlueStreakSport

19BlueStreakSport

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Hoping I can get some help here, I installed the Sprint Booster today and I had all kinds of trouble lights come on. Engine Light, Trailer Tow, Traction Control etc.. all light my dash like a Christmas Tree. I also had other issues, like the pushing the pedal down and the truck takes off super slow and eventually starts to pick up speed. It also keeps the truck in high revs, like 1200-1300 rpm and the truck just wants to drive itself. Much like it's keeping the throttle open regardless of pedal position (in this case my foot is OFF the pedal).. All connections were tight, clipped in and everything.

I've since removed it until I can figure out what is going on.


Any insight?

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Really sorry to hear this as mine went nice and smooth. Did you buy yours locally so it’s easy to return ?
 
PorBoy said:
Really sorry to hear this as mine went nice and smooth. Did you buy yours locally so it’s easy to return ?
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Yeah I wish mine would have went smooth, but unforutnaly it did not.

Yes I purchased mine from a main distributor for Sprint Booster (Canada) and is close to my work. When I have a little more time I will try it again and see what happens. So it will be an easy return.
 
Did you keep the key away from the vehicle while installing, and wait until the truck was completely shut off? I think it states something like that in the instructions and I've heard people having issues when they don't.

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I had the key in my pocket and just had the door open... Nothing was started or running at the time. Only things on were the normal things that come on when you open the door.

It's worth a shot when I try it again later.
 
That might be it. I know it states to keep the key a certain distance away, not sure what that distance is exactly. I had my key in the house while I installed mine.

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Just went back and read the online install guide, I guess it doesn't mention a distance, but does say to have the keys removed from the vehicle. Maybe I read somewhere to keep them away lol.

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Ok so,

I went back out and this time left my keys out of the truck about 40 feet away. I waited 15mins then installed the sprint booster. Started it up and truck wouldn't start and start throwing some other codes. Would try to start but kept turning over without success. Finally it turned over after a few tries but was running very rough. Can't remember the exact messages, but messages about idle and whatever else.

I took the SB out of the truck again, reinstalled back to factory and everything was working just like normal. No warning lights, nothing. After I confirmed my truck was back to normal I gave it a 3rd go around. This time I turned the SB connector around and installed the factory connector onto the SB connector. Started up right away and now it seems to be working. So I guess the connector can clip in both ways, but only one way is the correct way. This is weird because usually connectors are designed so they can only go in 1 way. Anyhow, I took it for a little test drive around my parking lot and man what a difference it makes in throttle response. Tried Race 9 for a second and woah that is crazy, I currently have it set at sport 4.

Now with that being said, all the lights are off EXCEPT the engine light, which is still coming on. I am going to see if it goes off on my way home from work. If not then I am going to (A) plug in my BlueDriver scan tool and see what the code is and reset it or (B) unplug it and return it back to the store. I do like it and hope I can get it to work with no engine light, but if I can't then I will return it and try another one.

So I guess the first few times were my mistake, but the last time everything is working like it should minus the engine light.

Anyone else have an engine light issue? I'm wondering if the computer needs to reset itself?
 
Glad you got it situated. I didn't not have any check engine lights. It might take a little bit to go away since the first couple tries were turned around. I would think they'll go away soon.

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popcenator said:
Glad you got it situated. I didn't not have any check engine lights. It might take a little bit to go away since the first couple tries were turned around. I would think they'll go away soon.

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Yes everything is working and I've cleared the codes. Just have to let the truck clear out the permanent code after a few miles of driving and all is good. No engine lights anymore.

This little device so far is impressive. Upshift and downshifts are great. I know some people think all it does is change the throttle position but I'm of the belief is opens the throttle plates faster. And even if it is a placebo effect I'm old with that. I'll still love it
 
19BlueStreakSport said:
This little device so far is impressive. Upshift and downshifts are great. I know some people think all it does is change the throttle position but I'm of the belief is opens the throttle plates faster. And even if it is a placebo effect I'm old with that. I'll still love it
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You're correct. It changes the speed that the throttle plate opens. You can see it working in their demo video...
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Yeah, it opens faster. Look up Tony the Truck Guy on YouTube, he does some pretty good install and review videos. He does a couple on the Sprint Booster that are also pretty good.

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19BlueStreakSport said:
Hoping I can get some help here, I installed the Sprint Booster today and I had all kinds of trouble lights come on. Engine Light, Trailer Tow, Traction Control etc.. all light my dash like a Christmas Tree. I also had other issues, like the pushing the pedal down and the truck takes off super slow and eventually starts to pick up speed. It also keeps the truck in high revs, like 1200-1300 rpm and the truck just wants to drive itself. Much like it's keeping the throttle open regardless of pedal position (in this case my foot is OFF the pedal).. All connections were tight, clipped in and everything.

I've since removed it until I can figure out what is going on.


Any insight?

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This happens to mine when I tried to install it. I removed it and have not tried to install since. That was about 8 months ago lol
 
RangerZ said:
This happens to mine when I tried to install it. I removed it and have not tried to install since. That was about 8 months ago lol
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I flipped my connector around and that solved my problem. My stupidity for being in a rush and not really looking at the install pictures for the orientation of the adaptor plug.
 
I e had mine in for so long till I’ve forgotten I have it, that is until I drive another Ram.
 
I took mine off and may sell it. My transmission seems to get real sloppy with it on in the lower gears. Ever since I took it off I've had better low speed shifting. Not a huge issue, I just find it annoying. It worked as designed otherwise.

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