What is ECU reset used for?

shadow85 · 03-22-2016, 05:40 AM

I know this is probably a NUB question but googling does not give me the answer, only how to do it.

What is the ECU reset used for on a 370Z?

I also came across a thread about throttle reset or something like that, what is this used for?

2011 Nismo#91 · 03-22-2016, 09:42 AM

Smartphone + Bluetooth OBDII Reader (OBDLink MX Bluetooth) + Torque or similar app is what I use.

TheWeez · 03-22-2016, 09:49 AM

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(Figured I would be as useful as the previous post)

SouthArk370Z · 03-22-2016, 10:42 AM

It returns the ECM to the same state as it came from the factory. Similar to re-installing the OS on your computer. Used to get rid of any glitches that may have embedded themselves in memory.

2011 Nismo#91 · 03-22-2016, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWeez

Pickle flavored candybars
(Figured I would be as useful as the previous post)

Let me get my post count 1 higher.

TheWeez · 03-22-2016, 12:25 PM

My adorable little illiterate friend, you just did

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2011 Nismo#91 · 03-22-2016, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheWeez

My adorable little illiterate friend, you just did

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Thanks +1

Rusty · 03-22-2016, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

Thanks +1

shadow85 · 03-23-2016, 04:55 AM

I didn't understand most of this. But ok, I might reset my ECU after my service next week.

BoneZ · 03-23-2016, 05:28 AM

How does one reset the ECU? Disconnect the battery? CTRL - ALT - BEEP?

shadow85 · 03-26-2016, 12:58 AM

I can't disconnect my battery atm. I have a guardian interlock device installed on my car. Not sure if they have this or anything similar in the US. Basically a small breathalyzer device that is wired to the engine which tests your BAC level before the engine can be switched 'on'.

BAC must be below 0.02 for it to register, and disconnecting the battery records a violation and the law will be on my ***.

I would have to do ECU reset the other method I found a youtube guide on.

03-22-2016, 05:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
shadow85 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Australia, Austra Posts: 918 Drives: 15' 370Z A/T AMM TT Rep Power: 25	What is ECU reset used for? I know this is probably a NUB question but googling does not give me the answer, only how to do it. What is the ECU reset used for on a 370Z? I also came across a thread about throttle reset or something like that, what is this used for?

03-22-2016, 09:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
TheWeez Base Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Tampa Posts: 246 Drives: 370Z PG 6M ST Rep Power: 24	Pickle flavored candybars (Figured I would be as useful as the previous post) SouthArk370Z and Rusty like this. __________________ "It's not fast enough" - Edgar J. Hoover

03-22-2016, 10:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	It returns the ECM to the same state as it came from the factory. Similar to re-installing the OS on your computer. Used to get rid of any glitches that may have embedded themselves in memory. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

03-22-2016, 12:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
TheWeez Base Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Tampa Posts: 246 Drives: 370Z PG 6M ST Rep Power: 24	My adorable little illiterate friend, you just did Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "It's not fast enough" - Edgar J. Hoover

03-23-2016, 05:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
BoneZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 53 Posts: 9,299 Drives: 2012 Blue BallZ Rep Power: 2684382	How does one reset the ECU? Disconnect the battery? CTRL - ALT - BEEP? __________________ *“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.”*-George Burns

03-22-2016, 09:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,401 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40569	Smartphone + Bluetooth OBDII Reader (OBDLink MX Bluetooth) + Torque or similar app is what I use.

03-23-2016, 04:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
shadow85 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Australia, Austra Posts: 918 Drives: 15' 370Z A/T AMM TT Rep Power: 25	I didn't understand most of this. But ok, I might reset my ECU after my service next week.

03-26-2016, 12:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
shadow85 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Australia, Austra Posts: 918 Drives: 15' 370Z A/T AMM TT Rep Power: 25	I can't disconnect my battery atm. I have a guardian interlock device installed on my car. Not sure if they have this or anything similar in the US. Basically a small breathalyzer device that is wired to the engine which tests your BAC level before the engine can be switched 'on'. BAC must be below 0.02 for it to register, and disconnecting the battery records a violation and the law will be on my ***. I would have to do ECU reset the other method I found a youtube guide on.

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