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Old 11-06-06, 11:33 PM
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Resetting the ECU after a mod??

Hey, just wondering has anyone ever heard of resetting the ECU after doing a mod to the car.

Coz i fitted a catback exhaust (only mod at the moment) today and my friend said its good to just disconnect the battery for about 30mins to reset the computer (ECU) so its doesnt run to rich coz theres alot more air flow now.

Does this actually help??

Thanks
Old 11-07-06, 12:24 AM
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Your friend doesn't know anything. The stock ecu won't change settings. It has a set of fuel "maps" that cannot be changed without "re chipping' the unit.

Ask your friend what happens when you add more more airflow. It means that there is now more air in the air/fuel mixture. This creates a leaner condition, which is the exact opposite of a rich condition. Don't take any more advice from your friend.
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yeah cool, thanks man, guess i wont be doing any resetting

im so glad i made the right choice of exhaust (FUJITSUBO) best sound ever
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++++++++1 i got a power getter love the sound cant wait to hear it with a mid pipe
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Originally Posted by WestFD3S
++++++++1 i got a power getter love the sound cant wait to hear it with a mid pipe
dont c much of you guys using the Power getter in the U.S, whys that?

is it the Price??

i paid about 850 oz dollars for mine, but that was a good price, usually about 1g just for a catback
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Originally Posted by akira_onboost
Hey, just wondering has anyone ever heard of resetting the ECU after doing a mod to the car.

Coz i fitted a catback exhaust (only mod at the moment) today and my friend said its good to just disconnect the battery for about 30mins to reset the computer (ECU) so its doesnt run to rich coz theres alot more air flow now.

Does this actually help??

Thanks
it does help on other cars (sti, wrx) but not on the rx7.
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ya i think its more of an ODB2 thing, but then again, i doubt it helps that much
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