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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 10:55 PM
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I heard that you have to reset ECU after install an aftermarket/new intake, is that true? What would happen if don't reset ECU? last question...how to reset ECU then?
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 10:59 PM
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To reset your ECU... disconnect your battery wait about 30 seconds or so, then reconnect... As far as what will happen... probably nothing, the computer will probably re-adjust after a few drive cycles... What intake are you using? I hope you went through the trouble of cleaning your MAF(with MAF cleaner not intake cleaner) and throttle body since you went through the trouble of throwing in the intake.
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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very helpful^
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 11:51 PM
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u are supposed to reset the ECU after installing an intake? didnt know that..lol....should i reset it now? what happens if you don;t?
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 12:54 AM
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i reset my ecu everytime i think its getting slow.
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 06:21 AM
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I actually tired that method of resetting (pulling fuses) and even left it overnight. Couldn't tell a difference. Pulled the negative battery terminal and man it got jerky! LOVED IT
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 09:04 AM
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Roughly 50 miles or 5-10 start and shutdown cycles has the same effect as "resetting" the ECU... kinda pointless.
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 09:59 AM
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So wuz the whole point of reseting the ECU if it doesnt make a difference? Shoudnt the computer already read wuz going on after installing a intake automatically? Just wondering, cuz I never knew about this? lol
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