I used site instruction for resetting the ECU but didnt get it to work.
1. It was difficult to switch off and on the gas fully depressed 5 times in 5 seconds.
2. When I pressed the gas to 6500 rpm it hit the limiter after 10 seconds and the SES didnt flash.
3. Tried twice with no success
Am I doing something wrong?
2003 SE 6 speed, built 11/02

 

Umm... I don't think your car is supposed to be started. Just set to the 'on' position on the ignition.

 

Dont Start Your Car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Only To The 'on' Position!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

OMG! Man, please say you are kidding.. Check under you car to see if any spare tires/engine mounts/belts/engine/air box are lying under there..

Just have it on the "ON" position, one click before the car is fully started

 

OMFG..... some people just dont/cant read.


~limsandy

 

WoW, Some people should just never I mean never touch any part of there car!! Just bring it to a dealer or repair center and pay for all the work. I can't believe someone would Rev up there car to the Redline and hold it there for 10 secs. Why don't you do it for 20 secs and see how incredible your car runs after that. I'm sorry but I have to say people these days are just plain stupid. They have no idea and thats why our country is getting dumber and dumber. People don't even know any History or famous people from 10 yrs ago, it's so pathetic!!!!!!!

 

Don't be so harsh. There are a lot of dumb people out there. I do stupid stuff too sometimes.

You should always read directions thoroughly before doing any kind of work; Always.

 

Sorry but I just can't feel sorry for anyone who decides to sit in their car and rev it to redline for 10 seconds. please, it just doesn't make sense to me.

 

True......

 

OMG........too funny dude..
Sorry, it took me more than 10 tries to do it......
but I never thought someone would actually start the car while reseting.

Read instructions and try again! You won't be sorry, the difference is unbelievable!
Hope the car is ok!

 

There's that much difference?

 

Thanks for asking. Max is fine; actually seems to be running better now.
I tried the procedure again with just the ignition on this time but no success. I will keep trying

 

really.....just take it to a dealer...they'll know wat to do

 

What kind of result by reseting the ECU?

 

use a watch to help with timing. the reset is very sensitive the exact times listed in the instructions.

The reset will help eliminate acceleration lag.

 

i tried 20 times yesterday and couldnt get it. will try again tonight

 

ok question, are these procedures only for 02-03? or all 5th gen?

 

Just for 2k2+. It took me a couple of tries but it works. I didn't have the throttle lag problem before doing it, but it did make the throttle respond a lot quicker than before.

And AgisAbatzoglou, how can your car be running better after revving and holding for 10secs? How many times did u hit the rev limiter? My God. Thanx for the laugh.

 

suggestions.

. do NOT start the car (please tell us that was a joke)
. turn the key until the dash lights come on, then count to 3 (3 seconds)
. then put the gas pedal to the floor 5 times quickly
. after you lift the pedal the 5th time count to 7
. push the pedal in until the Service Engine light blinks (~10s)
. release pedal and count to 10
. push it in and count to 10
. release it and turn the key off

it took me 3 or 4 tries and I finally figured out I wasn't waiting 3 seconds after turning the key on (not the engine! )

 

I was waiting to see how would ask that 1st. Didn't think it'd be sooner.
Dude the thread you got this from says more than once that this is for '02+ only.

It's really seems like you are joking about this, and I hope so for your sake. If so good one you had'em going, if not DOH...

 

There's a post awhile back "How to properly reset 2K2 Ecu..." etc..that gives quite a bit of tips. Personally, I find it helps if you leave the key at the off position for 10 secs b4 u start (eg. turn to on position and wait 3 secs..)
It took me many tries to even get the SES to blink........

but it really kills the lag/hesitation problems.....the car response much quicker.

Peace

 

Uh, don't try anymore.

 

I just did it on the first try using these instructions. Piece of cake.

 

OMG too funny!

 

ive heard of it working for 2k-2k1's too, dongfun did it and got it to work on his car, maybe hes special but i doubt he just happen to get a unique 2k

 

I was wondering if you guys can help me with resetting the Service Engine Soon Light on a 2k GLE, I tried disconnecting the battery for a while...did not work...
Any other suggestions...

Thanks.

 

I can picture people walking by wondering wtf you're doin as you sit there and bounce off the rev limiter for 10 secs

 

I didn't notice any problems with my Max but I went ahead and reset the ECU anyway, and there is a noticable difference. Thanks for the tip! It only took me a few tries.

 

not sure if i wanna try on my 01 se. If other's w/ a 01 tried it and if they felt difference, I would give it a try

 

ok i did it last night. disconnected battery for about 2 hours.
WOW!!!!!
world of diffirence. ALOT better throttle response and tranny shifts ALOT better. im VERY happy i did it
so if any "early" 5th gen guys are thinking about it. GO DO ITespecially good if you have an auto.

 

tried it once, works flawlessly
thank you

 

Why disconnect the battery?

 

I just did it...now to take the car out for a spin

 

holy crap! it works...well I think? before i would hit it and it would respond 1 second later...now it is minimized

will this really help my gas mileage? because I get 16 local and 20/21 highway and that is when I am going 70-75 and I don't have a heavy foot (sometimes)