Computer Reset

[alsvt]

What is the best way to reset the computer so that the car starts to learn my driving habits?

 

[timc1475]

What is the best way to reset the computer so that the car starts to learn my driving habits?

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What is the best way to reset the computer so that the car starts to learn my driving habits?

In my Passats the easiest way to do it was to drive using the pseudo-manual tranny for a day or 2. When you go back to auto you should feel a difference.

(Tip learned at VWVortex)

 

[Rey]

Rebooting/resetting your car's computer/ECU is very easy to do.

My remarks apply to almost all modern vehicles. Your ECU has a "memory", which is maintained by a number of capacitors that act as storage batteries. To reset your ECU you need to discharge these capacitors. It can be easily done by disconnecting your car's battery and letting it sit for 24 hours. Note, the exact time of the "sit" is uncertain, but 24 hours never seems to fail.

A much shorter period can be done by disconnecting both positive and neg. leads from the battery, and then connecting the leads together while so disconnected from the battery. I use an hour for this procedure. You will need a jumper wire as the leads are too short to connect together.

This will reset your computer. You will have to reset your car's clock, but all other body memories will remain. Your computer will now "learn" your driving.

This is a useful tool when experiencing a check engine light. Often these lights are false alarms. Rebooting will turn off the light unless there is a true fault.

 

[alsvt]

Great i will try it thanks

 

[timc1475]

Rebooting/resetting your car's computer/ECU is very easy to do.

My remarks apply to almost all modern vehicles. Your ECU has a "memory", which is maintained by a number of capacitors that act as storage batteries. To reset your ECU you need to discharge these capacitors. It can be easily done by disconnecting your car's battery and letting it sit for 24 hours. Note, the exact time of the "sit" is uncertain, but 24 hours never seems to fail.

A much shorter period can be done by disconnecting both positive and neg. leads from the battery, and then connecting the leads together while so disconnected from the battery. I use an hour for this procedure. You will need a jumper wire as the leads are too short to connect together.

This will reset your computer. You will have to reset your car's clock, but all other body memories will remain. Your computer will now "learn" your driving.

This is a useful tool when experiencing a check engine light. Often these lights are false alarms. Rebooting will turn off the light unless there is a true fault.

Amazing and quite useful info, thanks Rey!