Optimax on MY00 Turbo
18 July 2002, 07:26 PM
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Does this model need an ECU reset as I dont believe it was run on Optimax before and Ive used it since the first day I got it (about 3 weeks ago) and it seems a little rough. Done 800 miles so far all on optimax.
18 July 2002, 07:36 PM
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Its probably best to do an ecu reset on all Pre 01's as it takes a few miles for these ecu's to adapt to new fuel, Post 01's adapt instantaniously though to better quality fuel 
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18 July 2002, 08:00 PM
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lol a bit of a mixed response. Anyone got a definite answer i.e. a link to a website etc. If I did need one what is the procedure as I know sod all about car mechanics.
18 July 2002, 08:03 PM
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From experience... MY98 and earlier need a reset. MY99/00 will adjust over 50 miles or so, but doing a reset forces it into re-learning immediately. MY01 and later learn virtually immediately and don't need a reset.
Hear endeth the lesson.
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A link to a website makes it no more true or false. My advice having reset the AE800-2 ECUs over 200 times now and watching the responses carefully with datalogging is not to bother.
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