I was initiated into the mystical "Service Engine Soon" indicator fraternity... I just wanted to mention that after fudging multiple attempts to get the resetting process down.. I figured out that in the beginning when you turn the ignition to the "on" position.. the procedure states to wait 3 seconds, then pump the accelerator 5 times within 5 seconds.

I found this "5 times" actually needs to be completed before the warning chime that comes on when you first turn the key, stops... it was only THEN that I was able to successfully get the ECU reset process to initiate properly.. I was able to reproduce this several times after that.

This seems to be the critical timing metric... if you are not through the 5 pumps of the pedal before the chime stops... nothing happens! So you can use this as your timing referance.

I just thought I would pass that along to those that can't get this to work... saves having to reset the clock and radio stations after having the battery disconnected overnight!

 

what would be the point of resetting it? what do u get out of that?

 

500 hp gain right off the bat

 

Pretend it's Windows - consider the once in a while Reboot!!!

Also - some 1st post advice - read a bit, you'll know why....

And oh yea - 500HP at the minimum...add about 600ft/lbs of torque too.

 

R.O.F.L


Do you guys think doing this ECU reset right before a 1/4 drag race would help? Like while you're waiting in the staging lanes?

 

It won't hurt to do a reset - but you should test it with runs before and after a reset. I did it before driving 45 miles to the Atco NJ track and ran my best time of 14.2 @ 97.x. It seems to be about the transmission as much as anything. Also, I think you run a tad more rich after a reset so breathing mods may wake up for the time being.

 

All, I had been having trouble with the tranny lagging to shift into gear after a hard stop - this seems to have fixed it! The shifting is better than before - it always seemed to lag.

 

I didn't expect much but when I read this thread I went out and tried it. Worked first time! Not sure it did anything though. Seems a little better maybe but can't rule out placebo effect.

 

Wow this actually works.

 

Im about to go try this. how will I know if I was successful? Any indicator lights flash up or anything?

 

HELP!!!! my car was working fine all day until i installed my stillen damper today, now i turn it on and on the first try it turns off. could this have anything to do with me disconnecting the battery????

i would really appreciate it if anyone can help me, thanx

 

I did the easy reset. I did it the 1st time with practice in my room before that . My car got 28k on it and i never reset the ECU, ooo boy i can feel the difference. The throtle feels much better.

 

The throttle response does feel a lot more aggressive. But it seems like it goes away after a couple days of driving Or maybe it's just because I've gotten use to it . But it does wok.

 

I've been thinking about doing this reset. My question is, are you guys getting worse gas mileage afterwards? Anybody check that?

 

finally done this to my 06 Z....after trying 20X!lol......i actually got better gas milage after the reset...