reset ecu

Ohbev · 09-06-2009, 04:42 AM

I dont want to do the sneaky ecu reset i want to reset all the ecu.

Do i need to go to my mb dealer what else can i do to reset the main ecu.

i feel the car is not going that good maybe pulling a little timing and stuff like that. Want to reset the ecu

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MB_Forever · 09-06-2009, 04:50 AM

If the car is pulling timing, there maybe very important issues that you need to consider: bad quality fuel, too much heat, knocking, etc...

I think you can re-set the ECU without going to the dealer, but you may need to go to someone who has access to STAR diagnostic software.

jdeastbay · 09-06-2009, 11:27 AM

My local guy who does my non warranty work resets all settings for me. The car is a true monster once reset, like a dream. My biggest complaint is the car is not allowed to stay there, soooo frustrating which we all know well. It looks like the 2010 e63 has the amg button allowing you to stay aggressive, we'll see if it really works.

chiromikey · 09-06-2009, 03:01 PM

i would love to see tuners supply us with an obd2 option to reset everything ourselves!!!

Ohbev · 09-06-2009, 10:09 PM

normally i get up to 80kmh then put my foot in it that car kicks down and sound very loud and shoots forward very fast and hard.

But the past few days its not made that very loud kick down and went forward hard its not dead slow but its not super fast.

maybe i should let the fuel run out then get new fuel and reset the ecu

MB_Forever · 09-07-2009, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiromikey

i would love to see tuners supply us with an obd2 option to reset everything ourselves!!!

We can do this right now through OBDII port but we have to have the expensive STAR diagnostic software

OJPAMG · 09-07-2009, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ohbev

normally i get up to 80kmh then put my foot in it that car kicks down and sound very loud and shoots forward very fast and hard.

But the past few days its not made that very loud kick down and went forward hard its not dead slow but its not super fast.

maybe i should let the fuel run out then get new fuel and reset the ecu

Might be time to check the intercooler pump

chiromikey · 09-07-2009, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MB_Forever

We can do this right now through OBDII port but we have to have the expensive STAR diagnostic software

yes...but my point is we should be able to own a simple inexpensive tool to do this ourselves. maybe something similar to renntech's rat device where we can just plug it in and let it erase our adaptives!

ShangoAshe · 09-07-2009, 05:14 AM

i think your better off just resetting your tranny ECU first, and see how that feels!
my experience with tranny ECU reset was definitely NIGHT AND DAY!
give it a try, before going to all kinds of places to reset when you can reset your tranny your self!

chiromikey · 09-07-2009, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShangoAshe

i think your better off just resetting your tranny ECU first, and see how that feels!
my experience with tranny ECU reset was definitely NIGHT AND DAY!
give it a try, before going to all kinds of places to reset when you can reset your tranny your self!

two totally different things...

ShangoAshe · 09-07-2009, 05:27 AM

woops my bad :p
is this like the engine ecu?!

Ohbev · 09-07-2009, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OJPAMG

Might be time to check the intercooler pump

even if my car still has some power could the ic pump be still working but on its way out ? like the ic pump is not working good?

chiromikey · 09-07-2009, 05:44 AM

yep, engine ecu, more specifically timing and fuel adaptives.

jikjak · 09-07-2009, 05:55 AM

so this is totally different than doing the sneaky ecu resets?
so i guess the sneaky reset is just a partial reset and if we had the star diag then we can do a full reset, is that correct?

will doing this FULL ecu reset through the star diagnostic system erase my kleeman flash? (or future PC flash)
i would like to try and get the full reset done if it allows me to keep my kleeman or pc flash.

chiromikey · 09-07-2009, 05:59 AM

it won't erase your tune and this isn't something that most people will need to do but it could be very useful as a diagnostic tool.

jikjak · 09-07-2009, 06:03 AM

what are the benefits of doing this full reset over the sneaky one then?

i sometimes feel that the sneaky one does not do a whole lot.

Ali_E55 · 09-09-2009, 01:04 AM

so if dealer does a reset, it wont erase PC flash tune ?

chiromikey · 09-09-2009, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ali_E55

so if dealer does a reset, it wont erase PC flash tune ?

a "reset", no...a "reflash", YES!

Timeless · 09-09-2009, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiromikey

yes...but my point is we should be able to own a simple inexpensive tool to do this ourselves. maybe something similar to renntech's rat device where we can just plug it in and let it erase our adaptives!

They should incorporate this into something like the Sprintboosters. Every time the car starts it clears the settings...or might be adjustable to every so many times.

Exotic-metal55 · 09-09-2009, 10:20 PM

Can`t you erase the adaptives by ??

Turning key to the ON position and then disconnect battery. Let sit for 30 minutes, turn key off and then re-connect battery?

buckeyewalt · 09-09-2009, 10:55 PM

Somewhere on this board, there was an reset done on the 63 engine that is a little different than the one done on the 55 engine. The guy who did the reset was I think from Germany and he said to reset the 63 engine,,,,make doors are closed, windows up and radio off. Turn the key to the second click and hold the accelerator peddle down for 45 seconds.......turn the key off and then take the foot off of the gas and wait 2-3 minutes before starting the engine, in the car with the doors closed and the radio off. The only difference is the 45 seconds vs the 5 seconds for the standard ecu reset. While I have no real proof (timing slips or dyno numbers to prove anything)...the butt dyno tells me something indeed has been changed. I am asking other 63 engine guys to confirm this. I tried to find his post, but unable to do so.

220S · 09-09-2009, 10:59 PM

My Indy mechanic did a reset for me and was definitely a major difference. Then I got back into traffic and all the usual crap, and it 'adapted' and lost it all.

+1 that we need some inexpensive OBDII device that we can do a quick adaptive reset anytime.

buckeyewalt · 09-09-2009, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 220S

My Indy mechanic did a reset for me and was definitely a major difference. Then I got back into traffic and all the usual crap, and it 'adapted' and lost it all.

+1 that we need some inexpensive OBDII device that we can do a quick adaptive reset anytime.

I'am telling you,,,,,,,,try this next time. I was totally convinced that this is the corrrect way to do the 63 engine. It only takes 2-3 minutes of your time. If it don't work,,,don't do it again,,but I'll say it again,,,there was a marked difference!

220S · 09-09-2009, 11:29 PM

Buckeye, look at Mikey's posts #10 and #13.

What you're describing is for the TCU. That "reset" thread with the E55 was about resetting shift points. Sounds basically the same that you're saying for the E63.

We're talking ECU. That takes a Star diagnostics reset, afaik.

jangy · 09-09-2009, 11:40 PM

The only way I know of is to unplug the battery for 2 days.

A gizmo that resets the adaptations (ECU and Tranny) at each startup would be a SWEET mod.

All the more reason to buy a STAR unit....

09-06-2009, 04:50 AM	#2
MB_Forever MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California, USA Posts: 5,909 Drives: E63 P30, CL500 Sport	If the car is pulling timing, there maybe very important issues that you need to consider: bad quality fuel, too much heat, knocking, etc... I think you can re-set the ECU without going to the dealer, but you may need to go to someone who has access to STAR diagnostic software. __________________ 2007 E63 w/P30 ---> 12.22 @ 115.1 (100% STOCK - Seeking 12.1x @ 116)

09-07-2009, 05:14 AM	#9
ShangoAshe Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 141 Drives: 2005 S55 AMG	i think your better off just resetting your tranny ECU first, and see how that feels! my experience with tranny ECU reset was definitely NIGHT AND DAY! give it a try, before going to all kinds of places to reset when you can reset your tranny your self! __________________

09-07-2009, 05:27 AM	#11
ShangoAshe Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 141 Drives: 2005 S55 AMG	woops my bad :p is this like the engine ecu?! __________________

09-07-2009, 05:55 AM	#14
jikjak MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,444 Drives: CLS55 AMG	so this is totally different than doing the sneaky ecu resets? so i guess the sneaky reset is just a partial reset and if we had the star diag then we can do a full reset, is that correct? will doing this FULL ecu reset through the star diagnostic system erase my kleeman flash? (or future PC flash) i would like to try and get the full reset done if it allows me to keep my kleeman or pc flash. __________________ 11.344@124.80mph 1.795 60'

09-07-2009, 06:03 AM	#16
jikjak MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,444 Drives: CLS55 AMG	what are the benefits of doing this full reset over the sneaky one then? i sometimes feel that the sneaky one does not do a whole lot. __________________ 11.344@124.80mph 1.795 60'

09-06-2009, 11:27 AM	#3
jdeastbay Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 205 Drives: 2005 E55	My local guy who does my non warranty work resets all settings for me. The car is a true monster once reset, like a dream. My biggest complaint is the car is not allowed to stay there, soooo frustrating which we all know well. It looks like the 2010 e63 has the amg button allowing you to stay aggressive, we'll see if it really works.

09-06-2009, 03:01 PM	#4
chiromikey MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,648 Drives: '03 E55, Ducati 748R	i would love to see tuners supply us with an obd2 option to reset everything ourselves!!!

09-06-2009, 10:09 PM	#5
Ohbev Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 197 Drives: E55 AMG Kompressor	normally i get up to 80kmh then put my foot in it that car kicks down and sound very loud and shoots forward very fast and hard. But the past few days its not made that very loud kick down and went forward hard its not dead slow but its not super fast. maybe i should let the fuel run out then get new fuel and reset the ecu

09-07-2009, 05:44 AM	#13
chiromikey MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,648 Drives: '03 E55, Ducati 748R	yep, engine ecu, more specifically timing and fuel adaptives.

09-07-2009, 05:59 AM	#15
chiromikey MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,648 Drives: '03 E55, Ducati 748R	it won't erase your tune and this isn't something that most people will need to do but it could be very useful as a diagnostic tool.

09-09-2009, 01:04 AM	#17
Ali_E55 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abu dhabi Posts: 285 Drives: E55, LS460L	so if dealer does a reset, it wont erase PC flash tune ? __________________ OEM 82mm TB with (80mm stuffs), 170mm pulley, PowerChip (Jeremy) ECU Tune, Deleted Catalysts, Deleted Resonaters, Phenolic Spacer Kit, VRP Short Headers, BMC Filters, white carbon fiber spoiler, H/E, CM30 IC pump. 570hp, 877NM @ 35C Temp

09-09-2009, 10:20 PM	#20
Exotic-metal55 Super Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 888 Drives: 2003 CL55	Can`t you erase the adaptives by ?? Turning key to the ON position and then disconnect battery. Let sit for 30 minutes, turn key off and then re-connect battery? __________________ CL55, 1/4 mile time 11.61@120.26mph,1.75 sixty(12/5/08). ASP 180mm pulley, LET tune, 82mm TB, CF airbox, Aux.Garrett H/E, Meziere 20 gpm I/C pump, filters, Nitto Invos 275/40/18 rear (street tires), Wiseco Forged pistons/Nikasil coated bore. New ET`s coming soon!

09-09-2009, 10:55 PM	#21
buckeyewalt Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 315 Drives: E63	Somewhere on this board, there was an reset done on the 63 engine that is a little different than the one done on the 55 engine. The guy who did the reset was I think from Germany and he said to reset the 63 engine,,,,make doors are closed, windows up and radio off. Turn the key to the second click and hold the accelerator peddle down for 45 seconds.......turn the key off and then take the foot off of the gas and wait 2-3 minutes before starting the engine, in the car with the doors closed and the radio off. The only difference is the 45 seconds vs the 5 seconds for the standard ecu reset. While I have no real proof (timing slips or dyno numbers to prove anything)...the butt dyno tells me something indeed has been changed. I am asking other 63 engine guys to confirm this. I tried to find his post, but unable to do so.

09-09-2009, 10:59 PM	#22
220S MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Malibu CA Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2009 E63	My Indy mechanic did a reset for me and was definitely a major difference. Then I got back into traffic and all the usual crap, and it 'adapted' and lost it all. +1 that we need some inexpensive OBDII device that we can do a quick adaptive reset anytime. __________________

09-09-2009, 11:29 PM	#24
220S MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Malibu CA Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2009 E63	Buckeye, look at Mikey's posts #10 and #13. What you're describing is for the TCU. That "reset" thread with the E55 was about resetting shift points. Sounds basically the same that you're saying for the E63. We're talking ECU. That takes a Star diagnostics reset, afaik. __________________

09-09-2009, 11:40 PM	#25
jangy Out Of Control!! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 13,060 Drives: C350	The only way I know of is to unplug the battery for 2 days. A gizmo that resets the adaptations (ECU and Tranny) at each startup would be a SWEET mod. All the more reason to buy a STAR unit.... __________________ SDCrew

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