any way to reset ecu

1. saxo_shaun Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 northamptonshire near daventry Posts: 386 was2002 citroen saxo 1.4 furio now 2003 vts

   #1 18th March 2011, 16:52

   anyway to reset the ecu bar goin to garage
2. Railroader Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Bolton Posts: 1068 Saxo 1.4i sx

   #2 18th March 2011, 17:05

   try unplugging it overnight?
3. Vtr_Cam Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 neath port talbot Posts: 984 Wicked Red VTR mk2

   #3 18th March 2011, 18:12

   Disconnect battery for a few hours, although some say 30 mins is enough
4. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

   #4 18th March 2011, 18:24

   Do not unplug the ecu!!!!!!!!
   
   Unplug the batter from both terminals and leave for anything up to 6 hours then reconnect the battery negative terminal first and bobs your uncle.
5. Railroader Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Bolton Posts: 1068 Saxo 1.4i sx

   #5 18th March 2011, 19:35

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by bedford126 Do not unplug the ecu!!!!!!!! Unplug the batter from both terminals and leave for anything up to 6 hours then reconnect the battery negative terminal first and bobs your uncle.

   Why not unplug?
6. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

   #6 18th March 2011, 19:38

   if you unplug it there is a chance of you locking the immobiliser and making your ecu useless.
7. Railroader Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Bolton Posts: 1068 Saxo 1.4i sx

   #7 18th March 2011, 19:39

   how can you lock it if youve got the unlock code?
8. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

   #8 18th March 2011, 19:40

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Railroader how can you lock it if youve got the unlock code?

   always got a answer for everything.
   
   try it see what happens.
9. Railroader Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Bolton Posts: 1068 Saxo 1.4i sx

   #9 18th March 2011, 21:15

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by bedford126 always got a answer for everything. try it see what happens.

   I have done.
10. user_50856 Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Stoke Posts: 101 52 plate saxo vtr, 10 plate i10 (the wifes)

    #10 18th March 2011, 21:40

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by bedford126 if you unplug it there is a chance of you locking the immobiliser and making your ecu useless.

    Didnt know about this.....
    
    Unplugged and removed mine copletely when doing engine mount under ECU, luckily when finished and plugged back in, all was good.
    
    Glad i didnt see this b4 or wouldnt have done the mount. lol
11. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

    #11 18th March 2011, 21:43

    its not something that happens every time but can happen i have seen it a few times at work and its not worth the risk unless you power the car down correctly before hand.
12. LeeM Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 Liverpool Posts: 7393 Black Corsa C SRi

    #12 18th March 2011, 23:00

    that wont happen, when its plugged back in the immobiliser box and chip are present to unlock it again.
    now on topic why do you want to reset your ecu?
13. saxo_shaun Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 northamptonshire near daventry Posts: 386 was2002 citroen saxo 1.4 furio now 2003 vts

    #13 19th March 2011, 15:00

    coz of air bag light wont turn off and my usual garage computer system wont connect and it started to annoy me just coz i changed the seaat belt tensioner and didn't leave battery off long enought be4 i started hopin that i can get it off different way as citreon themselves are also bunch of monkeys