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11 April 2002, 09:34 AM

555-Shaggy

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I've just a bought a MY97 and was told the ECU would need resetting if I wanted to run it on Optimax / Super Unleaded. Does this need doing? Has anyone had it done / had problems running on Optimax without resetting the ECU?

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11 April 2002, 09:53 AM

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ECU should reset itself automatically within a few tanks of fuel

There are other methods of forcing it by disconnecting battery etc I'm sure they'll soon be posted

cheers melon

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11 April 2002, 10:21 AM

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Shaggy Melon's right leave it be. Not so sure with scoobys but on other cars disconecting battery for a period puts ECU into factory setup mode and then ECU has to adjust itself over a period. Same result more work!

Pat