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 Post subject: Reset Computer on EF Series II
Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2004 8:00 pm 
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Is it possible to reset computer on fairmont Ef series II? :o [color=red][/color][b][/b]
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2004 8:34 pm 
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yup, IIRC ya just gorra disconnect the battery for half an hour or so

 

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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2004 9:39 pm 
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i heard you also need to turn the key to the on position when the battery is disconnected...
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2004 10:25 pm 
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turning the key does nothing except waste time,,the best way is to disconnect the negative terminal and leave for about an hour or overnight if possible

 

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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2004 10:23 am 
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It did the magic, thanks once again ford Gurus
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2004 7:44 pm 
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what does resetting the computer do???
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2004 8:16 pm 
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over time the ecu collects data from the various sensors scattered all over the car,sometimes this data gets a bit muddy and the car starts being stupid.

so to give it a fresh start and allow the car to relearn you can clear all data that was collected.

there are some bits that can't be removed but the car basicly relearns what you want it to do and runs good for a while then you do it again.

sort of like an electronic tune up..

 

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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2004 8:31 pm 
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Ahhhh sweet. so kinda like a spring clean as you would do with your home pc!
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2004 8:41 pm 
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Ahhhh sweet. so kinda like a spring clean as you would do with your home pc!


yep,basicly a reformat of the ecu so to speak

 

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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2004 9:23 pm 
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Resetting the computer erases the short term fuel compensation maps, resets the idle and clears any fault codes in the EEC. All base fuel and timing maps remain the same, these cannot be erased.
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2004 9:34 pm 
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i think all ecu controlled cars can be reset can't they,,

 

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 Post subject: resetting EF ECU
Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 4:30 am 
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Hi Guys

Read all comments re resetting ECU and how it will relearn when reconnected to battery. I'm hearing 30 mins off battery.

What about the Smart lock - any issues here?

I've had idle problems - erratic goes hi and slowly drops back - . I've replaced ISC and TPS with new components - got it to idle at 6- 700 - goes hi when put in drive.

Ordered ECU code recognition unit for further diagnostics.

any ideas?

 

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Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:50 pm 
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you already might know this but You will also need to relearn the remote Buttons.

 

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