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Is It easy to reset the VL computer????

Started by lozza · 31 Oct 2002 · 10 replies

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lozzaArchived member
I have just replaced the C.A. Sensor in my car . Some people have told me to reset the computer or the car will still run like ****. is this easy to do ? cheers lozza :?
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my88vlArchived member
Pull the battery negative battery terminal off for more than 20 mins is it i think. You may be able to do it on the ECU i dunno
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Morgz85Archived member
to reset it from the ECU you take off the passenger side kick panel (1 screw), turn your ignition to ON then turn the diagnostics adjuster screw (above the LED's the one with IDLE something or rather writen above it) all the way clockwise and leave it there for at least 2 seconds, then turn it fully anti-clockwise and leave it there for at least 2 seconds then turn your ignition off..... DONE hope this helps Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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87calaisArchived member
that only resets the fault codes. To reset the ecu you need to pull the neg battery terminal. Not exactly sure how long for but 20 min could be right.
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lozzaArchived member
a guy told me that u have to unplug the computer and leave it for 2 days to reset it??? :? is this true? lozza
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my88vlArchived member
Man 2 days... sounds like he was yankin your crank. Just pull the neg battery terminal off for 15 - 20 minutes and it should be enough
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MadHatterArchived member
To reset the fault codes disconnect the negative battery for 20 seconds, not 20 minutes hehe.
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VL_HoonArchived member
what good does resetting the ECU do? and when should u do it?
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stockcalais_Archived member
this may sound stupid but do u loose tune, etc. when you do this? or is that all physical adjustment?
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87calaisArchived member
when you leave the battery terminal off for a while the ecu resets. when you start it up it runs a bit rough for a few seconds, sorts itself out and settles down to a smooth idle.
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platinumArchived member
Does it actually do anything? I didn't reset mine when I replace the CAS. Although I had to take my dash apart so everything was unlplugged for about a day, and yeah it was a bit rough for a few seconds when I started it, but it's completly normal now (as it was before). I don't think you really need to bother Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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