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Old 05-28-04, 11:06 AM
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reset ecu

how do you reset an ecu in an 87 car?
Old 05-28-04, 11:34 AM
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Disconnect the batterie go get a drink come back and connected.

That i believe is the easiest way.
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Disconnect the battery, and hit the brake pedal for a couple seconds. Reset with no need for a drink, unless it's a beer. You can't work on a RX without a beer...mmmmm. Oh, sorry today is friday, it's on the mind.
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mmmm beer
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thanks fellaz....
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What use is it to push the brakepedal????
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I believe it is like a reset switch. In fact I (after doing some rewiring TPS troubleshooting etc.) this week did a cpu reset. Actually you just have to remove neg batt terminal then when I pressed brake pedal I had a beep and system reset...cool...
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I have never heard of that before...
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All hitting the brakes does is drain the system of any power remaining in the capacitors. It just quickens up the process, but that's still no excuse not to grab a beer while doing it
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Hitting the brakes wastes time I could be using to drink beer.
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Bunch of drunkards.
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You could also pour a Maker's Mark.
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How would hitting the brakes drain the capacitors as there arent any ground connected from the battery?
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