Lost the link on how to it, and the one in the FAQs is broken.. HELP

 

you take a flat head screwdriver.
Twist the screw all the way to the right for 5 seconds
Twist to the left all the way for 5 seconds
Twist back to the right all the way for 5 seconds
Twist all the way to the normal position(left)

 

http://home.earthlink.net/~maxfaq/

Specifically: http://vbxmaxima.8m.com/ecu.html

 

Easy as can be dude i just did mine on tuesdayturn the ignition key so that you window switchs work but car is not running so just the electric is on drivers side floor kick plase on the right of the gas pedal take off the cover and you will see a screw cover with a clear plastic sticker unpeal the clear plastic turn the screw clock wise all the way till it stops wait 5 seconds then counter clock wise till it stops wait 5 seconds then again clock wise wait 5 seconds then counter clock wise wait 5 seconds then turn the ignition off then turn the car on ecu should be reset

 

99 you use a phillips head not a screwdriver

 

A philips head screwdriver is.... a screwdriver... I think you mean not a slot-head screw-driver.

 

ok i did this and the screw went in and now my car wont start!!! what am i supposed to do

 

ahhhh plz help some1 im such a dumb@$$

 

bump it up.. i think im screwed

 

lol hold on im gonna try to find the info for u for now try dis
1. Confirm that accelerator pedal is fully released, turn ignition switch “ON” and wait 3 seconds.
2. Repeat the following steps (2a and 2b) procedures quickly five times within 5 seconds.
2a. Fully depress the accelerator pedal (HARD).
2b. Fully release the accelerator pedal.
3. Wait 7 seconds, fully depress the accelerator pedal and keep it for approx. 10 seconds until the CEL starts blinking.
4. Fully release the accelerator pedal (while the CEL is still blinking)
5. Wait about 10 second.
6. Fully depress the accelerator pedal and keep it for more than 10 seconds.
7. Fully release the accelerator pedal (The CEL light will continue to blink).
8. Turn ignition switch to “OFF” position and now you can start the car. The CEL light should be gone.

 

Ahh, I think that's for the 2002+

 

hmm that didnt work

 

In case you need a new ECU: www.car-part.com - ~150 bucks.

 

Back off the screw a little bit, just mess with it until it starts, cant be too hard

 

the screw fell in the hole though

 

so should i just have it towed somewhere and get it replaced?? any other options?

 

anyone?

 

You can replace it yourself ... see the link I provided earlier for a used ECU... check the regional forum for orgers nearby who might help you out for a few bucks or beer.

 

screw fell in the hole ? how is that possible u sure ur doing the ecu screw dude ?

here is a write up hopfully this solves all your troubles.

http://vbxmaxima.8m.com/ecu.html

 

yea i can stick the whole screwdriver through the hole and touch the back of it