Reset ECU (pulled fuse) -- observations
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Since I am unemployed at the moment, I had some spare time, so this morning I went out and pulled the ECU fuse and manually locked my door and went away for an hour. Went out and put the fuse back in and then decided it was time to run some errands. All I can say is, there is definitely a difference. The throttle is much more responsive, with very little wait to downshift when called upon by the leadfoot. A very easy, surprising mod.
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In my 01 GS430, I noticed that shifting was delayed allowing the engine to build up more RPMs for the first 20 or so miles. After that, I think the shift points lowered again. Not really pushing the car hard, my trans seems to shift around 2000 rpms. 4th gear may even come a couple of hundred RPM sooner.
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Originally Posted by Neil64
In my 01 GS430, I noticed that shifting was delayed allowing the engine to build up more RPMs for the first 20 or so miles....
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Originally Posted by UberNoob
does resetting the ECU improve fuel economy?
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Last year when I was given the chance to test drive the IS350, I spoke with one of their engineers.
He told me there is no real need to unplug the ECU....all you need to do is drive around fast for a little while and it will do the same thing
I think unplugging is a lot easier than driving around and possibly geting a ticket
He told me there is no real need to unplug the ECU....all you need to do is drive around fast for a little while and it will do the same thing
I think unplugging is a lot easier than driving around and possibly geting a ticket
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Originally Posted by TLW
Last year when I was given the chance to test drive the IS350, I spoke with one of their engineers.
He told me there is no real need to unplug the ECU....all you need to do is drive around fast for a little while and it will do the same thing
I think unplugging is a lot easier than driving around and possibly geting a ticket
He told me there is no real need to unplug the ECU....all you need to do is drive around fast for a little while and it will do the same thing
I think unplugging is a lot easier than driving around and possibly geting a ticket
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