RESET ECU alternative method

Maila87 · 07-08-2011, 06:04 AM

I founded this alternative to RESET ECU procedure. It is usable without stopwatches and much more easy to do!

1. Push start button twice to get - Ignition "ON", count to 3.
2. Depress/Release pedal 5 times - hard and fast.
3. Count to 10 (not 7!) and fully depress pedal.
4. Count to 12 (SES should be blinking), release pedal.
5. Count to 10, depress pedal.
6. Count to 10, release pedal.
7. Turn off ignition, then start engine. ECU reset is done!

One_Quick_Z · 07-08-2011, 07:18 AM

Yay this is similar to the 350Z Reset...

DAN

Roadster4Us · 07-08-2011, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by One_Quick_Z

Yay this is similar to the 350Z Reset...

DAN

Actually I think it is the same for most of the Nissan fleet

Maila87 · 07-09-2011, 04:36 AM

Yes it is! But another method here is really PITA for me. 15 times tried on my Z, but with just one success.

With this procedure it is 1 from 1

XwChriswX · 07-09-2011, 05:37 AM

LoL Good lord... I'm just gonna:

1. Pop hood, skip counting
2. Pull off battery cover, skip counting
3. Loosen and remove Negative (-) Battery Terminal, skip counting
4. Wait 1 minute, without counting
5. Reverse steps 1-3, again, no counting...

for finding it out, but there is a simpler way...

Maila87 · 07-09-2011, 05:59 AM

I wanted to do without battery disconnection. Maybe I'm too lazy, or just don't want to miss another car settings.

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

LoL Good lord... I'm just gonna:

1. Pop hood, skip counting
2. Pull off battery cover, skip counting
3. Loosen and remove Negative (-) Battery Terminal, skip counting
4. Wait 1 minute, without counting
5. Reverse steps 1-3, again, no counting...

for finding it out, but there is a simpler way...

XwChriswX · 07-09-2011, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maila87

I wanted to do without battery disconnection. Maybe I'm too lazy, or just don't want to miss another car settings.

Well just let me ask you this, when you do it your way, does it take out all of your radio settings etc?? Cause if not, then this would prove effective...

Glokwork · 07-09-2011, 06:12 AM

You won't have to reset the windows or radio stations if you don't disconnect the battery.

6MT · 07-09-2011, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

LoL Good lord... I'm just gonna:

1. Pop hood, skip counting
2. Pull off battery cover, skip counting
3. Loosen and remove Negative (-) Battery Terminal, skip counting
4. Wait 1 minute, without counting
5. Reverse steps 1-3, again, no counting...

for finding it out, but there is a simpler way...

And then.... reset all radio presets, reset clock, try and figure out Satellite radio (if so equipped), and watch the ECU go through a re-learn process.

Vapiano · 07-09-2011, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maila87

I founded this alternative to RESET ECU procedure. It is usable without stopwatches and much more easy to do!

1. Push start button twice to get - Ignition "ON", count to 3.
2. Depress/Release pedal 5 times - hard and fast.
3. Count to 10 (not 7!) and fully depress pedal.
4. Count to 12 (SES should be blinking), release pedal.
5. Count to 10, depress pedal.
6. Count to 10, release pedal.
7. Turn off ignition, then start engine. ECU reset is done!

After the last step, how do you get the Ignition to turn completely "Off" without starting the car? Typically when I am sitting in the car programming my radar detector with the Ignition in the "ON" position; I push the Ignition switch once and the car starts.

Should I push the Ignition button twice from the "On" position to prevent it from starting?

Thanks,

V.

Maila87 · 07-10-2011, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vapiano

After the last step, how do you get the Ignition to turn completely "Off" without starting the car? Typically when I am sitting in the car programming my radar detector with the Ignition in the "ON" position; I push the Ignition switch once and the car starts.

Should I push the Ignition button twice from the "On" position to prevent it from starting?

Thanks,

V.

Because you have NISMO, that means that your car is with manual gearbox I guess? Try not to depress clutch or brake. Had same problem with new car, that accidentally started engine.
To push button once from on position should turn it off with released clutch/brake. Twice will switch it to Acc position.

Hope, that iw will help! And really nice car

Vapiano · 07-10-2011, 08:06 PM

Thanks Maila87! I will give that a try once I add my exhaust!! Nice stable BTW!

Maila87 · 07-11-2011, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vapiano

Thanks Maila87! I will give that a try once I add my exhaust!! Nice stable BTW!

Hope, that will work for you!

Thanks! Especially Skoda Fabia was awesome - 5 seat combi as big as my current Z. With 3 big guys, one tiny girl and me it was necessary to drive over 3000 rpm to keep speed in big uphills. Sometimes 4000 RPM was not enough

alexanderb · 07-11-2011, 06:14 AM

If you haven't done any mods to the engine is it still worth it to reset the ECU?

Thanks!

Baer383 · 07-11-2011, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

LoL Good lord... I'm just gonna:

1. Pop hood, skip counting
2. Pull off battery cover, skip counting
3. Loosen and remove Negative (-) Battery Terminal, skip counting
4. Wait 1 minute, without counting
5. Reverse steps 1-3, again, no counting...

for finding it out, but there is a simpler way...

but also pushing down the brake pedal and horn while the battery is disconnected you can instantly put the neg terminal back on no waiting.

07-08-2011, 06:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
Maila87 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Prague Age: 37 Posts: 138 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 14	RESET ECU alternative method I founded this alternative to RESET ECU procedure. It is usable without stopwatches and much more easy to do! 1. Push start button twice to get - Ignition "ON", count to 3. 2. Depress/Release pedal 5 times - hard and fast. 3. Count to 10 (not 7!) and fully depress pedal. 4. Count to 12 (SES should be blinking), release pedal. 5. Count to 10, depress pedal. 6. Count to 10, release pedal. 7. Turn off ignition, then start engine. ECU reset is done! Casper370, Eagle, Jamesb1 and 3 others like this. __________________ -->2005-6 Nissan Micra 1,3i CVT 72PS Red MY 98 -->2006-8 Nissan Almera 1,5i N16 96PS Red -->2007-8 Skoda Fabia Combi 1,2HTP 3 cylinder 60PS Green -->2008-11 AUDI TT 2,0TFSI FWD S-tronic 200PS Red MY06 -->2011 Nissan 370Z manual White Pearl

07-08-2011, 07:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	Yay this is similar to the 350Z Reset... DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

07-09-2011, 04:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
Maila87 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Prague Age: 37 Posts: 138 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 14	Yes it is! But another method here is really PITA for me. 15 times tried on my Z, but with just one success. With this procedure it is 1 from 1 __________________ -->2005-6 Nissan Micra 1,3i CVT 72PS Red MY 98 -->2006-8 Nissan Almera 1,5i N16 96PS Red -->2007-8 Skoda Fabia Combi 1,2HTP 3 cylinder 60PS Green -->2008-11 AUDI TT 2,0TFSI FWD S-tronic 200PS Red MY06 -->2011 Nissan 370Z manual White Pearl

07-09-2011, 05:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	LoL Good lord... I'm just gonna: 1. Pop hood, skip counting 2. Pull off battery cover, skip counting 3. Loosen and remove Negative (-) Battery Terminal, skip counting 4. Wait 1 minute, without counting 5. Reverse steps 1-3, again, no counting... for finding it out, but there is a simpler way... onzedge likes this. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

07-10-2011, 08:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
Vapiano Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: East Coast Posts: 471 Drives: Under PSI Rep Power: 14	Thanks Maila87! I will give that a try once I add my exhaust!! Nice stable BTW! __________________ GT-R Premium Edition TiMidpipeFront/Rear CameraLI QuadSTiR+Rear Emblem De-badgeFull Clear BraCarbon Fiber Rear Spoiler & Naca Ducts 370Z NISMO Z34 11 0032 Pearl White -SOLD!!*

07-09-2011, 06:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
Glokwork A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 2,657 Drives: 11 370Z MB 6MT Rep Power: 22	You won't have to reset the windows or radio stations if you don't disconnect the battery.

07-11-2011, 06:14 AM	#14 (permalink)
alexanderb Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Manila Posts: 171 Drives: PG 370 Tour/Sprt/Nav Rep Power: 270	If you haven't done any mods to the engine is it still worth it to reset the ECU? Thanks!

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