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Old May 16, 2009 | 02:12 PM
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i was looking at this on another site:

Classic (JECS) ECU Reset
  1. Ensure engine is at normal operating temperature, turn engine off
  2. Locate the two ECU connectors, located under the steering column and consist of a black plastic male and female connector, and a green male female connector
  3. With the ignition OFF connect black to black and green to green.
  4. Turn on ignition, do not start the engine, depress the accelerator pedal to full throttle, then return it to the half-throttle position and hold for a few seconds, and then release
  5. Engine Check lamp turns on
  6. Start engine and then drive for at least one minute, keeping road speed above 11 Km/h.
  7. ECU is now re-set.
  8. At this point the check engine light should start to flash the all clear signal (steady 1/2 second interval flashes). If the check engine light does not flash, or indicates some other sequence, there is a fault present in the system, and should be professionally checked for necessary repairs.
  9. Stop the car and turn off the engine.
  10. Disconnect the black and green connectors.
  11. Job complete
i was wondering weather doing this will just tell you about faults present or weather it will alter any settings to help it run better?
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Old May 16, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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No that resets the ecu AFTER you've read for any error codes.

I'm sure whatever site you got it off will have a section about reading error codes.
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Old May 16, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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All info on re-setting and reading fault codes here mate

JollyGreenMonster.co.uk

John.
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Old May 16, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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i read my codes today and it came up with 4 thinks iy car been remap if i reset the ecu will lose the remap
thanks
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Old May 16, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ukscooby2000
i read my codes today and it came up with 4 thinks iy car been remap if i reset the ecu will lose the remap
thanks

I would speak with your mapper mate or give The Jolly Green Monster a call or email.

John
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Old May 16, 2009 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by scottswald
i was looking at this on another site:

Classic (JECS) ECU Reset
  1. Ensure engine is at normal operating temperature, turn engine off
  2. Locate the two ECU connectors, located under the steering column and consist of a black plastic male and female connector, and a green male female connector
  3. With the ignition OFF connect black to black and green to green.
  4. Turn on ignition, do not start the engine, depress the accelerator pedal to full throttle, then return it to the half-throttle position and hold for a few seconds, and then release
  5. Engine Check lamp turns on
  6. Start engine and then drive for at least one minute, keeping road speed above 11 Km/h.
  7. ECU is now re-set.
  8. At this point the check engine light should start to flash the all clear signal (steady 1/2 second interval flashes). If the check engine light does not flash, or indicates some other sequence, there is a fault present in the system, and should be professionally checked for necessary repairs.
  9. Stop the car and turn off the engine.
  10. Disconnect the black and green connectors.
  11. Job complete
i was wondering weather doing this will just tell you about faults present or weather it will alter any settings to help it run better?

will this improve performance after mods etc?
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