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#144640 - 22/10/08 07:14 PM Resetting ECU
carloskev Offline


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I am going to reset my ECU in a hope that it will fix my headlight problem, of them working when homesafe mode is on and not when you switch them on, there anything i need to know?

I know u disconnect the bat for 30 mins and reconnect. There anything else u should do?

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#144641 - 22/10/08 08:40 PM Re: Resetting ECU [Re: carloskev]
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You will have to take it to a main dealer if you want to reset the ecu. Disconnecting the battery dosn't work on modern cars.
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#144642 - 22/10/08 10:11 PM Re: Resetting ECU [Re: Micky]
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another way for them to make money lol

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#144643 - 23/10/08 07:03 AM Re: Resetting ECU [Re: carloskev]
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Yes disconnect the battery for 30 mins, it won't hurt to try but I think there is a problem like I advised before.
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#144644 - 23/10/08 08:55 PM Re: Resetting ECU [Re: DAVE T ST]
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Yes disconnect the battery for 30 mins, it won't hurt to try but I think there is a problem like I advised before.




You advised me before Dave
I tried this when the mil light came on. Left the car over night and still wouldn't go off. Only way to reset the ecu is to take it to frauds. If you have a warning on the dash you could call the aa/rac out to have a look and clear it for you for free if you have already sorted the casue of the warning.

How come you want to reset it anyway?
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#144645 - 24/10/08 01:58 PM Re: Resetting ECU [Re: Micky]
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took it ford and all fixed. it was the circuit behinde the fuse box. 35.25 not too bad i guess

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