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Apr 14, 2001 | 08:53 AM

xHypex

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I posted earlier about not having a screw to reset my ECU. There is always extensive talk about how easy the diagnostic is to use, but when I opened up my unit it didn't have a screw. I have a '99, and although I bought my car used I don't think the unit was ever used. Has anyone else ever reported not having a screw? I thought I'd ask here and see if I can get it replaced since I'm still under warranty.
Any ideas?
-hype

Apr 14, 2001 | 09:26 AM

gtr_rider

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did you go from the left side next to the accelerator & cut open the little sticker.

Apr 14, 2001 | 10:52 AM

Daniel B. Martin

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Originally posted by xHypex
I posted earlier about not having a screw to reset my ECU. There is always extensive talk about how easy the diagnostic is to use, but when I opened up my unit it didn't have a screw. I have a '99, and although I bought my car used I don't think the unit was ever used. Has anyone else ever reported not having a screw? I thought I'd ask here and see if I can get it replaced since I'm still under warranty.
Any ideas?
-hype

My Maxima is also a '99. The Engine Control Module has a reset screw in the same location as in this picture
http://vbxmaxima.8m.com/ecu.html but it doesn't look exactly the same. On my ECM the screw is set in about 3/8-inch. It looks to be plastic with a white center portion surrounded by a gray collar with radial fins. The white center has two slots arranged in a "plus" (+). It looks as if a small screwdriver is the right tool for turning it.