MY01 reset ECU
#1
Hi,
My MY01 was delivered with a tank of NUL though I have run it ever since on SUL. The dealer has suggested that the ECU will not fully adapt to the higher-grade fuel without first being reset and that doing this might resolve my perceived shortfall in performance. N.B. this car had the PPP ECU installed by the dealer prior to delivery.
Without being disrespectful to the dealer's experience and knowledge, this theory goes against what I have learnt from this group, that ECUs since around about MY99 have been fully adaptive and the ECU reset is only applicable to older models.
I'd be grateful if someone could confirm or otherwise!
Thanks,
Gareth
My MY01 was delivered with a tank of NUL though I have run it ever since on SUL. The dealer has suggested that the ECU will not fully adapt to the higher-grade fuel without first being reset and that doing this might resolve my perceived shortfall in performance. N.B. this car had the PPP ECU installed by the dealer prior to delivery.
Without being disrespectful to the dealer's experience and knowledge, this theory goes against what I have learnt from this group, that ECUs since around about MY99 have been fully adaptive and the ECU reset is only applicable to older models.
I'd be grateful if someone could confirm or otherwise!
Thanks,
Gareth
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Your dealer is talking b*****ks
The MY01 and onward ECU's adapt pretty much instantly to the type of fuel that you have in your tank thus no need to do an ECU reset
Tony
The MY01 and onward ECU's adapt pretty much instantly to the type of fuel that you have in your tank thus no need to do an ECU reset
Tony
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Agree with Tony on this one. You need access to a select monitor / OBD-2 / Delta Dash or similar to reset the new age car- not quite as simple as disconnecting the battery as on the old cars.
hope this helps,
simon
hope this helps,
simon
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#10
If you turn the ignition on (fully ie engine on) and off 5 times in a row, this should clear the ECU.
Jamie
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#12
Yep only for MY01 it is the only thing that really works on them apart from using a Select Monitor or Delta Dash.
Jamie
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#17
No just the MY01 onwards.
If you would like the procedure for an ECU reset for previous models please email me as per profile.
Jamie
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If you would like the procedure for an ECU reset for previous models please email me as per profile.
Jamie
www.j-w-racing.com
#18
Well - I didn't realise Jamie meant actually start the engine 5 times (just seen the last few replies), so I nipped out just now and wasted a load of time switching my ignition on and off... also went for a test run and can confirm it made sod all difference...
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#21
So I sat in the carpark starting and stopping my engine like a lunatic...
Anyway, no difference observed, but that doesn't mean there wasn't a reset, just that resetting makes no difference on an MY01.
Cheers anyway,
Gareth
Anyway, no difference observed, but that doesn't mean there wasn't a reset, just that resetting makes no difference on an MY01.
Cheers anyway,
Gareth
#22
Well if the question was does resetting the ECU on a MY01 make a difference, then I'd of said:
no unless you wanted to remove CELs or fault codes! LOL
What it is, I just wanted to see how many of you did it in their car park!!!
Also try flashing your lights ten time in a row, beeping the horn 15 times and opening and closing all four windows whilst singing the national athem of Japan!
Believe me it really does work!
Seriously though turning the car on 5 times, will reset the ECU.
no unless you wanted to remove CELs or fault codes! LOL
What it is, I just wanted to see how many of you did it in their car park!!!
Also try flashing your lights ten time in a row, beeping the horn 15 times and opening and closing all four windows whilst singing the national athem of Japan!
Believe me it really does work!
Seriously though turning the car on 5 times, will reset the ECU.
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I did stop and start 5x thing loads of times to clear a CEL a while back. Then I decided to buy an 02 fix off pete, which was a much better, and easier, option.
in summary, Jamies way of doing it works.
hope this helps
in summary, Jamies way of doing it works.
hope this helps
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lol @ Jamie "Five Times" Whitfield!
You had me out trying your theory in a vain effort to reset the CEL while I wait on the OBDII.
Do you have a surplus of starter motors you'd like to clear or is it just an early April fool?
Paul
You had me out trying your theory in a vain effort to reset the CEL while I wait on the OBDII.
Do you have a surplus of starter motors you'd like to clear or is it just an early April fool?
Paul
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Think this only works on minor problems IE fuel cut as i have done this on mine a time or two ( will have to sort this out)
also cleared it by disconnecting the battery and pressing brake pedal for 15 seconds.
Steve
also cleared it by disconnecting the battery and pressing brake pedal for 15 seconds.
Steve
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