Stock Problems/Issues Discussions related to warranty related issues and repairs, or other problems with the OEM parts and software for MINI Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINIs.

Reset ECU = Smoother/ Faster?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 03-30-2011 | 06:44 PM
mini_wolf's Avatar
mini_wolf
Thread Starter
|
2nd Gear
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 74
Likes: 1
From: Dallas, TX
Reset ECU = Smoother/ Faster?

I finally saw a thread on how to do this. I got the car used from a woman here in Texas and it was all stock and poorly maintained. I put in an Alta CAI, WMW ignition pack and replaced all fluid.

Ive been driving with these mods for around 3000 miles and just now reset my ECU to help the computer learn new mods and a different driving style than the previous owner. Is it placebo or did it actually help out?
 
  #2  
Old 03-30-2011 | 07:02 PM
fishey72's Avatar
fishey72
5th Gear
iTrader: (4)
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 800
Likes: 0
From: Asheville, NC
I reset mine about once a month, it definitely drives differently. Less herky/jerky afterward for a while.
 
  #3  
Old 03-31-2011 | 10:28 AM
JumpingJackFlash's Avatar
JumpingJackFlash
6th Gear
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,361
Likes: 4
From: Yorktown, VA
Every time you reset the ECU, you're forcing the computer to relearn fuel usage and your driving habits. If you see a degredation in performance after a period of time, you might have issues that are being ignored.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bahman
MINIs & Minis for Sale
13
02-14-2016 11:29 AM
mni928
General MINI Talk
7
11-09-2015 08:38 PM
USA-RET
F55/F56 :: Hatch Talk (2014+)
24
10-27-2015 11:42 AM
genik
Cooper (non S)
5
09-25-2015 03:46 PM
Mini Mania
Vendor Announcements
0
09-25-2015 01:32 PM



Quick Reply: Reset ECU = Smoother/ Faster?



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:35 AM.