Just wondering how to reset the ecu on my bugeye wrx, the reason being is that i just dont think the car is running well, i feel as it sometimes lacks power sometimes, also im getting poor mpg, i was wondering if it could do with a new maf sensor as ive noticed sometimes the revs will drop right down and nearly stalls the car has nearly 109,000 miles on it so i suppose it is well due a new maf sensor. Any Help would be appreciated

 

Cost me £300 for one for a Bugeye - so not cheap!

I didn't realise it was faulty till I went for a remap and the mapper noticed strange readings. The car seemed to be running ok.

Apparently one test is to unplug it while the car idling - it should stall.

As for resetting - I don't think you can, the ECU is supposed to be a lot quicker at responding so there is no need. Can't really add anymore than that apart from get it sorted - you don't want to be running lean and risk damaging the engine.

 

ive just been reading alot of threads about reseting ecus and a alot of people say alot of diffrent things about reseting the ecu, i do not no what one to believe.

 

Never seen this site before - it came up on google, but interesting information that might help.

Scoobypedia | Trusted knowledge for everything Subaru | ECU Reset browse

Going to browse around if for a while - look good!

 

thanx for the info ben, where did you get your maf sensor from, was it a subaru dealer

 

Ok ive just started my car and i disconnected the maf sensor and it cut out straight away. Is that a sign its ok

 

Mine came from Xtreme Scoobies who were doing the remap - but it was an official Subaru part.

Just checked it was £250 + VAT = £293.75. I remember them saying it was the first they had seen fail, apparently usually very reliable. (Probably the induction kit I fitted that killed it - I took it off before the new one was fitted)

Mileage at the time about 45K - so I suppose with your high mileage maybe it has 'worn out' or become contaminated, whatever happens to them!

 

Apparently, reading through posts here.

I can remember disconnecting mine and the car stalling, but I don't know if it was before or after the new one - I've a feeling it was only after it was changed i heard about that test.

Hopefully someone more technical can suggest a more definitive test - but keep it off boost until it's sorted. Reading through other posts though an erratic idle certainly points towards a failing/failed MAF.

Know anyone else with a Newage so you can 'borrow' the MAF? Easy to change, but then again, if you accidentally damage it buying 2 would be a nightmare lol

 

Dont no anyone one with a newage so cannot really test it, i dont know where to start i feel like taking the car of the road

 

Burtys

I've got a spare working MAF sat on my desk.....PM me and I'll stick it in the post and you can try it out

Bugeye MAF's are about 70 odd quid. You don't need to buy the plastic surround, just the MAF casette.

Any help ?

Shaun

 

Hi shaun thanx for that, ive sent you my address, and thank you again for helping me out

 

nice to see that kind of help

 

Burty

Sorry about the late reply but I have to wait until the kids are in bed

I'll check my PM's now

I'm always happy to try and help, you never know when I might need a favour from someone on scoobynet.

Shaun

 

You beat me to it Shaun....was going to make the same offer.

If someone on here paid 250 quid for the newage MAF, I would question the price

Martin

 

Hi Martin



Daft question........Burtysbugeye is just around the corner from you, It might be easier for him to borrow your's than wait for mine to arrive in the post

Are you still online Burty ?

Shaun

 

Quick PM to Burty

 

If Burty is local and wants to 'drop round' he is more than welcome.

Martin

 

I see you are at work like me martin

 

Disconnect your battery for a few hours which will reset the ECU back to factory settings, however if there is a problem with a sensor somewhere this wll only be a short term solution so get it checked!

 

Hi ninnybobs, thank you for the offer but i think shaun (midlife) has sent one out in the post today, where abouts are you, im from the newcastle area. Its nice to find people like you lot on here that help people out. So once again thank you all again . Im hoping this maf sensor will sort the problem out, i think once i get christmas out the way i shall be looking into a remap, is andy forest the best person to see and what sort of price should i be looking at.

 

Burty

It went out in the post today

Andy Forrest has a wealth of experience at mapping and comes highly recommended.

To get the best out of the car I'd think about changing the filter and getting rid of the centre cat. Should see earlier spool up from the TD04 with probably 260 ish BHP (up from the factory 215 for the UK bugeye). Remaps usually start at £500 plus VAT depending on any special offers on at the time (group buys etc).

Cheers

Shaun

 

Ive got a H&S downpipe and centre pipe, and a k&n filter so really just need the remap now

 

Brilliant.........another bugeye Rocket in the making

Best bang per buck Scooby ever

Shaun