Resetting the ecu

[Rusty Crobar]

Does anyone know how to reset the ecu on the isf? There is an ecu fuse in the passenger footwell fuse box but do any other fuses also need to be taken out to complete a reset? 

I'm trying to avoid disconecting the Battery and losing all my settings 😯

[mrfunex]

Located on the right hand side of the engine bay, as you look at it, underneath the plastic cover. HTH!

[Neil E]

I've never worried about losing settings as my car is always in bits anyway so I'm happy to disconnect the Battery but it might be worth trying the procedure below as it is supposed to work for the SC, perhaps it works for other models too?

 If you want to reset the ECU without losing your seat and stereo settings, perform the following procedure:
1. Get in your car and insert key. (It doesn't matter if you close the door or not.)
2. Turn the key to the on (not start) position.
3. Press the gas pedal to the floor.
4. Hold the pedal to the floor for five seconds, then turn the key back to the "off" position (don't remove the key), then release the gas pedal.
5. Wait 2 minutes.
6. Remove key.
7. Done

[Jgtcracer]

In my car if i press the start button once, to listen to the radio or something, i would then have to press the start button a further 2 times to switch everything off.  If you just have radio on and press the button will put ignition on with dials and everything ready to start.

[PCM]

12 hours ago, Rusty Crobar said:

Does anyone know how to reset the ecu on the isf? There is an ecu fuse in the passenger footwell fuse box but do any other fuses also need to be taken out to complete a reset? 

I'm trying to avoid disconecting the battery and losing all my settings 😯

Out of interest, why might you want to reset the ECU?

[Big Rat]

4 minutes ago, PCM said:

Out of interest, why might you want to reset the ECU?

@PCM Piers I would suggest knowing @Rusty Crobar Russ as we do he's looking for a way to gain an advantage over us all this weekend, he's secretly fitted a Couple of turbo's or something.😂

Big Rat

[Rusty Crobar]

I wish! The 02 sensors have set off the warning lights again, I assume there is a loose wire somewhere. Want to see if a reset clears the lights like last time before taking the car to bits!

[Big Rat]

@Rusty Crobar just make sure it's ready for Saturday we don't want a man down 😳

🐀

[Mark G]

39 minutes ago, Rusty Crobar said:

I wish! The 02 sensors have set off the warning lights again, I assume there is a loose wire somewhere. Want to see if a reset clears the lights like last time before taking the car to bits!

Make sure you have it ready for Saturday @Rusty Crobar otherwise we will al be meeting at your house and bringing our spanners............................or maybe just watching you while we eat cake

[Big Rat]

@Mark G It wasn't my fault matey he made me do it,come on Mark when have you ever and I mean ever seen a builder eating when he should be working 😏

Big Rat

[mrfunex]

2 hours ago, PCM said:

Out of interest, why might you want to reset the ECU?

I've found it resets the throttle position sensor and the gearbox shift points. If the car has started to feel a little lazy, this spices things up a bit. 

Also quickens the learning process for the ECU if you've done any mods...

[Rusty Crobar]

10 hours ago, Big Rat said:

@Rusty Crobar just make sure it's ready for Saturday we don't want a man down 😳

🐀

All sorted now, the reset did the trick!

[Defratos]

From what I know just disconnect the Battery for like 30 mins and everything should reset.

never heard of resetting the ECU with removing fuses, but I guess it won't hurt if you want to be extra sure everything is resetting. 

[mrfunex]

The fuse method (Google it) doesn't lose your settings for the electric windows, seats, radio etc.  It just resets the ECU for the engine and the gearbox. 

[Defratos]

Interesting never knew that. 

For peace of mind though I like to have everything reset 

[Big Rat]

On 19/04/2017 at 6:47 PM, Rusty Crobar said:

Does anyone know how to reset the ecu on the isf? There is an ecu fuse in the passenger footwell fuse box but do any other fuses also need to be taken out to complete a reset? 

I'm trying to avoid disconecting the battery and losing all my settings 😯

 

[JonP]

Is there a way to reset the ECU on later models with a starter button that doesn't involve disconnecting the Battery or pulling fuses?