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Title: Ecu reset?
Post by: TM on 16 April 2010, 17:03:42
Hi everyone. Just a little question. Is it possible to reset the ecu without disconnecting the battery as I dont want to loose my radio code? I have a 2001 CDX 2.6 v6. Thanks.  :)
Title: Re: Ecu reset?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 April 2010, 17:25:38
Welcome to the forum. :y

In what respect do you need to reset the ECU? These ECUs have non volatile memory so removing battery power does not necessarily do what you want. It won't clear fault codes, for example.

Let us know a little more about what you are trying to achieve and we'll be able to help. :y

Kevin
Title: Re: Ecu reset?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 16 April 2010, 17:28:25
welcome tm
update your profile so we know where you are  :y
they might be a member near you  :y
Title: Re: Ecu reset?
Post by: TM on 16 April 2010, 17:43:23
Hi guys. Thanks for the replies.

I've just got the car and it was fitted with an induction kit. This has now been replaced with the original airbox and I was told it was best to reset the ecu once this was done. I'm not sure on that tbh but I thought id give it a go, if it's needed.

I didnt know that resetting the ecu didnt clear the fault codes either (I'm used to fast jap cars!) so that was a handy bit of info. :)

Oh and I'm in Shrewsbury btw. :)
Title: Re: Ecu reset?
Post by: tunnie on 16 April 2010, 17:51:09
Nice to see you removed the induction kit, they are useless anyway, as the ECU re-learns. It should do the same with the GM system back on
Title: Re: Ecu reset?
Post by: Zuffenhausen on 16 April 2010, 18:33:10
Welcome to OOF TM. I'm in Telford and learning lots more about our car from this forum.   :y
Title: Re: Ecu reset?
Post by: TM on 16 April 2010, 20:22:00
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Nice to see you removed the induction kit, they are useless anyway, as the ECU re-learns. It should do the same with the GM system back on
:) Yeah i'm not too sure on induction kits on n/a engines. (both my other cars are turbo'd) It seems to be better with the original airbox back on.

As long as a reset isnt needed for the airbox change i'll leave it as is then. Thanks for that.  :)
Title: Re: Ecu reset?
Post by: TM on 16 April 2010, 20:25:02
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Welcome to OOF TM. I'm in Telford and learning lots more about our car from this forum.   :y
Hi. I know Telford well. Yeah i'm learning a bit about these cars from this forum. Its been a very helpful site for me so far. :)
Title: Re: Ecu reset?
Post by: Andy B on 16 April 2010, 20:30:57
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as I dont want to loose my radio code?  ....

Didn't you gt a Car Pass when you bought your car?  :-/
Title: Re: Ecu reset?
Post by: TM on 16 April 2010, 20:36:15
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as I dont want to loose my radio code?  ....

Didn't you gt a Car Pass when you bought your car?  :-/
No I didnt get that unfortunately. It was a private sale and that was missing.
Title: Re: Ecu reset?
Post by: tunnie on 16 April 2010, 20:37:19
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as I dont want to loose my radio code?  ....

Didn't you gt a Car Pass when you bought your car?  :-/
No I didnt get that unfortunately. It was a private sale and that was missing.

Take V5 to a dealer, and they can get a replacement ordered varies in cost from £15-£50 depending on dealer
Title: Re: Ecu reset?
Post by: TM on 16 April 2010, 20:41:52
Yeah I think i will have a pop down. Thanks for that. I wasn't too sure how much it would cost.  :)
Title: Re: Ecu reset?
Post by: aymen on 17 April 2010, 13:14:55
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Hi everyone. Just a little question. Is it possible to reset the ecu without disconnecting the battery as I dont want to loose my radio code? I have a 2001 CDX 2.6 v6. Thanks.  :)
if you want to disconnect the battery without inserting radio code, do lock the car with remote and disconnect battery and you can do what ever you like when you finish work keep doors locked and connect battery then you can unlock doors, by this you will not need to radio code insertion
Title: Re: Ecu reset?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 April 2010, 20:53:47
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Hi everyone. Just a little question. Is it possible to reset the ecu without disconnecting the battery as I dont want to loose my radio code? I have a 2001 CDX 2.6 v6. Thanks.  :)
if you want to disconnect the battery without inserting radio code, do lock the car with remote and disconnect battery and you can do what ever you like when you finish work keep doors locked and connect battery then you can unlock doors, by this you will not need to radio code insertion
I doubt that will work, as there is no link between radio and alarm.
Title: Re: Ecu reset?
Post by: Andy B on 17 April 2010, 21:01:42
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Hi everyone. Just a little question. Is it possible to reset the ecu without disconnecting the battery as I dont want to loose my radio code? I have a 2001 CDX 2.6 v6. Thanks.  :)
if you want to disconnect the battery without inserting radio code, do lock the car with remote and disconnect battery and you can do what ever you like when you finish work keep doors locked and connect battery then you can unlock doors, by this you will not need to radio code insertion
  :-? The whole point of disconnecting a battery is to isolate a car electrically, once it's disconnected that it, everything is dead.  :-?
Title: Re: Ecu reset?
Post by: Entwood on 17 April 2010, 21:13:36
It'll get rather noisy as the powersounder goes off, so maybe you won't need the radio ??  :)