ECU RESET Questions..
08-26-11, 08:36 AM
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ECU RESET Questions..
hello i was wondering what the proper way to rest your ecu was done i have a 99 gs300 i want to also knowwhat the main benefits are of doing this also i have my brake light and engine light on i hope this clears them and they dont comeback except maybe for the engine light my o2 sensor is bad i think also i have a cig lighter thzta keeps poping a fuse
the cig lighter and the other plug in inside the center console doesnt work my car also has 187k miles on it and it propbaly has not had the ecu rest i hope this will help or fix my car in someways thanks in advance for the help and time to hear me on my inquiry.
i also have a another question everytime i drive my center console lid keeps coming up it doesnt stay locked does any one have this issue too.
the cig lighter and the other plug in inside the center console doesnt work my car also has 187k miles on it and it propbaly has not had the ecu rest i hope this will help or fix my car in someways thanks in advance for the help and time to hear me on my inquiry.i also have a another question everytime i drive my center console lid keeps coming up it doesnt stay locked does any one have this issue too.
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my car has a lag when i hit the pedal as well as low idle and many small issues i think this will reset some things and i may do some seafoam
08-26-11, 02:00 PM
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hello i was wondering what the proper way to rest your ecu was done i have a 99 gs300 i want to also knowwhat the main benefits are of doing this also i have my brake light and engine light on i hope this clears them and they dont comeback except maybe for the engine light my o2 sensor is bad i think also i have a cig lighter thzta keeps poping a fuse the cig lighter and the other plug in inside the center console doesnt work my car also has 187k miles on it and it propbaly has not had the ecu rest i hope this will help or fix my car in someways thanks in advance for the help and time to hear me on my inquiry.
i also have a another question everytime i drive my center console lid keeps coming up it doesnt stay locked does any one have this issue too.
the cig lighter and the other plug in inside the center console doesnt work my car also has 187k miles on it and it propbaly has not had the ecu rest i hope this will help or fix my car in someways thanks in advance for the help and time to hear me on my inquiry.i also have a another question everytime i drive my center console lid keeps coming up it doesnt stay locked does any one have this issue too.
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08-26-11, 06:56 PM
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OP, I do agree with ****-adkt though on having your CEL fixed the right way but if you're wanting to try the ECU reset, here is how:
1. remove the negative battery terminal for 30 minutes then reconnect and you're good to go.
2. the fusebox under the hood. Standing at the passenger side fender looking into the engine bay, it's the first 20 amp mini-fuse from the bottom on the left side of the 2 rows of fuses in fusebox. It would be the one that says "ECU-xx" on the cover.
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I find that hard to believe. I just did my reset yesterday and there is definitely an improvement in acceleration.
OP, I do agree with ****-adkt though on having your CEL fixed the right way but if you're wanting to try the ECU reset, here is how:
1. remove the negative battery terminal for 30 minutes then reconnect and you're good to go.
2. the fusebox under the hood. Standing at the passenger side fender looking into the engine bay, it's the first 20 amp mini-fuse from the bottom on the left side of the 2 rows of fuses in fusebox. It would be the one that says "ECU-xx" on the cover.
OP, I do agree with ****-adkt though on having your CEL fixed the right way but if you're wanting to try the ECU reset, here is how:
1. remove the negative battery terminal for 30 minutes then reconnect and you're good to go.
2. the fusebox under the hood. Standing at the passenger side fender looking into the engine bay, it's the first 20 amp mini-fuse from the bottom on the left side of the 2 rows of fuses in fusebox. It would be the one that says "ECU-xx" on the cover.
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thx for the updates and info AND I WAS GOING TO FIX THE ENGINE LIGHT ITS JUST MY O2 SENSOR and when doing this reset the ecu i wanted it to clear the tailight brake error all of my light work correctly so i dont know why the light is on. i will be doing this reset maybe tomorww witrh some seafoam and a mobil 1 snyhtic oil change.
i also wanted some info on a console lid my console lid keeps flying up when i am driving and it is real annoying.
09-01-11, 05:42 PM
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man just did the ecu reset my acceleration is a day and night difference now but my taillamp error light is still on the engine light is off but if it comes back i have to fix it and the main reason i did the reset was for the taillamp error to go away all of my lights function right i am thinking it is the spoiler brake light it is led i think and it says texas dar on it.
i also wanted some info on a console lid my console lid keeps flying up when i am driving and it is real annoying.
i also wanted some info on a console lid my console lid keeps flying up when i am driving and it is real annoying.
BTW the tail lamp light has NOTHING..NOTHING to do with your ECU..But you would have known this if you'd searched. Its simple to fix, and can be caused by different things.. Another useless thread..
09-01-11, 05:44 PM
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I find that hard to believe. I just did my reset yesterday and there is definitely an improvement in acceleration.
OP, I do agree with ****-adkt though on having your CEL fixed the right way but if you're wanting to try the ECU reset, here is how:
1. remove the negative battery terminal for 30 minutes then reconnect and you're good to go.
2. the fusebox under the hood. Standing at the passenger side fender looking into the engine bay, it's the first 20 amp mini-fuse from the bottom on the left side of the 2 rows of fuses in fusebox. It would be the one that says "ECU-xx" on the cover.
OP, I do agree with ****-adkt though on having your CEL fixed the right way but if you're wanting to try the ECU reset, here is how:
1. remove the negative battery terminal for 30 minutes then reconnect and you're good to go.
2. the fusebox under the hood. Standing at the passenger side fender looking into the engine bay, it's the first 20 amp mini-fuse from the bottom on the left side of the 2 rows of fuses in fusebox. It would be the one that says "ECU-xx" on the cover.
Find what hard to believe..That it has benefits?? explain?
09-03-11, 11:02 AM
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1. Disconnecting the battery should reset the ecu relatively fast (5min or so tops)
2. An OBD2 scanner is the proper way for as it will also tell you what fault code(s) your ecu is reading as well as clear them.
3. Like stated above, tail lamp malfunction light doesn't involve the CEL. It's probably the trunk light if it's an aftermarket led.
4. You probably need a tune-up.
5. Console lid is probably worn down at the latch due to years of arms being rested on top of it. Not only that but resting your arm here will ruin the leather over time if not taken care of. I make it a point to not rest my arm there..
2. An OBD2 scanner is the proper way for as it will also tell you what fault code(s) your ecu is reading as well as clear them.
3. Like stated above, tail lamp malfunction light doesn't involve the CEL. It's probably the trunk light if it's an aftermarket led.
4. You probably need a tune-up.
5. Console lid is probably worn down at the latch due to years of arms being rested on top of it. Not only that but resting your arm here will ruin the leather over time if not taken care of. I make it a point to not rest my arm there..
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