my over drive led flashes every time i start my car...how do i get out of fail safe mode???

 

Have you reset the ECU? Have you reset the tranny computer?

SuDZ

 

ecu i reset...tranny comp???i dont know where that is...??? its been doin it for a few months...but my car shifts into 4th...but doesnt eccl fast over 110??? i dont know i have most bolt ons...vbmod....im thinking my car is supp to be fast...??? let me know...

 

Your TCU aka Transmission Control Unit Is inside your ecu.

How long after the VB mod was there a problem?

Change the fluid recently?

 

the fail safe was even before the vb mod...the fluid was replaced when i had it put in???and its full...i disconnct the neg term and reset the ecu...car started up and it didnt blink.. just went for a ride and i was going 110 in 3rd then it shifted to forth and got a whine...but i remember other peep had the same prob...(whine)...when i went home turned my car off and now it blinks again???WTF

 

Hmmm, first, do this instead. Locate your ECU, it is to the right of your gas pedal, behind a removable panel. Remove the panel and this will expose the ECU. You will see a little hole to stick a screwdriver in. Turn the car to Run, but don't start it. Then turn that little screw clockwise until it stops. Wait 2-5 seconds. Then turn it back. As soon as you do this, watch your CEL or your OD Light. It should blink a certain amount of short and long flashes. Write these down and find your problems in the stickies or Haynes manual. When you do this......fix the problem and reset the ECU the PROPER way.

Also, make sure you check that wiring harness located on the front of the drivers side front strut housing. Make sure it is connected. IF not, that WILL be the reason.

 

Altezza lights= -40hp

 

i did all of the above...i have an extra ecu im goin to swap and see what happens

 

to reset the ECU on 3rd gens

reconnect Battery after over-night disconnect or ???

Turn ignition to on position for 2 seconds turn to off for 10 seconds, do that twice, then tap the gas pedal 5x, wait 7 seconds then push the pedal to the floor and hold until check engine light flashes. Don't let it up until it starts flashing. Then start the car within 3 seconds; allow the RPMs gauge to go down to find where its idle is supposed be (750rpm). After 30 seconds then you can drive it and it's done.

 

Dear @Anthi Tony,

Thank you for your reply to this person's problem.

However, I suspect that in the 16+ years since they posted this, they probably have resolved their problem.
Please take note of the dates on a post.