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**2Rusty** · 1-25-02, 11:09

Q. I have just done an *engine, fuel, air intake, exhaust* modification and I need to reset the ECU/computer. How is this done and why do I need to do it?

A.
1. Disconnect negative battery terminal
2. Press on the brake pedal for about 30 seconds
3. Reconnect battery
4. Start the car but don't touch the gas pedal for one minute!

The ECU is like the brain for your car. It "learns" your engine's fuel and air intake requirements and then sets them into memory. When you do a modification that will affect the way fuel and air are mixed, then you have reset the brain so that it forgets the old requirements and has to learn new ones. This will guarantee that you will get the most from your mods.

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2Rusty cooled under pressure Join Date: May 2001 Location: Connecticut, USA Age: 32 iTrader: (1)	Resetting the ECU Q. I have just done an engine, fuel, air intake, exhaust modification and I need to reset the ECU/computer. How is this done and why do I need to do it? A. 1. Disconnect negative battery terminal 2. Press on the brake pedal for about 30 seconds 3. Reconnect battery 4. Start the car but don't touch the gas pedal for one minute! The ECU is like the brain for your car. It "learns" your engine's fuel and air intake requirements and then sets them into memory. When you do a modification that will affect the way fuel and air are mixed, then you have reset the brain so that it forgets the old requirements and has to learn new ones. This will guarantee that you will get the most from your mods.
	Blaze Red 1992 MX-6 GT WHP = 167.4 WTQ = 234.2 ft-lbs @ 10psi.