Reseting ECU?..need advice - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

sl3kgt · 01-28-2008, 04:29 AM

Ok I'm looking into buying a 91 vr4 but the seller says theres "SRS" BATTERY " BRAKE OR ABS " lights are on..and says he got it checked and was told the ECU just needs to be reset..is it true?

what could be the problem...? thanks

Import Power · 01-28-2008, 05:02 AM

Not reset, it just needs to have the code cleared. Of course if there is really an issue with the SRS system it will just come back.

beckerb · 01-28-2008, 05:48 AM

Remove power (disconnect the battery for 20 seconds) then reconnect it. As pointed out above, if there is an issue the codes will come right back...

keithmac · 01-28-2008, 10:37 AM

SRS uses it`s own computer, probably a clockspring fault (I`m sure you have to get this reset at the dealer?). Battery light means it`s not charging, ABS uses it`s own computer and probably has a wheel sensor fault.

sl3kgt · 01-29-2008, 06:57 PM

if the cars engine was swapped..does it make a difference?maybe thats why those lights are on..cus the ECU is not matching or something?i dont know?

bcus the seller changed the engine and has a JDM engine..same vr4

keithmac · 01-31-2008, 04:16 AM

None of the lights are from your Engine ECU, maybe he`s knackered some wiring under the hood for the ABS warning?, Airbag computer is under the centre console.

sl3kgt · 01-31-2008, 05:17 AM

Well I should be getting the car by next Friday..so lets see..
I really hope its nothing major though

Lord Warlock · 01-31-2008, 09:04 AM

The SRS light sometimes lights up when you let a battery die in the car...i mean let it go completely dead. The dealer actually has to reset it for you, unhooking the battery does not reset the srs light. It resets the ECU though if other lights are on.

01-28-2008, 04:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
sl3kgt Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada,Montreal Drives: 94 SL/91 300ZX TT Trader Rating: (0)	Reseting ECU?..need advice Ok I'm looking into buying a 91 vr4 but the seller says theres "SRS" BATTERY " BRAKE OR ABS " lights are on..and says he got it checked and was told the ECU just needs to be reset..is it true? what could be the problem...? thanks __________________

01-28-2008, 05:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
Import Power Corn Its whats for boost Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Behind the Wheel Drives: Vicki Insane Trader Rating: (210)	Re: Reseting ECU?..need advice Not reset, it just needs to have the code cleared. Of course if there is really an issue with the SRS system it will just come back. __________________ AEM Factory Trained Tuner 91VR4-3.0L-Stock heads and Cams-762AWHP 747AWTQ 30psi E100 Daily Driver 10.63@121mph SLTT-10.9 @ 140MPH Stock NA motor and NA heads/Cams T4 AWD 9.21 @ 154.98 T2 FWD 10.19 @ 140.31 T4-159.23 MPH Ran on 6G72 3.1L! T4-995AWHP Uncorrected 6G72 3.0L C16 T2-820FWHP 3.1L 27psi C16 91VR4 Red-17Gs w/supporting mods-sold 93SLTT/T2 91VR4 Pearl White-sold 91VR4 Black-sold 92VR4 Sandstone-sold 94VR4 Green-sold 93VR4 Pearl White-sold NG09 Title Sponsor 3SX Performance 3SX Performance Service Email

01-28-2008, 05:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
beckerb Forum user Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Carolina Drives: Stealth RT TT Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Reseting ECU?..need advice Remove power (disconnect the battery for 20 seconds) then reconnect it. As pointed out above, if there is an issue the codes will come right back... __________________ Not to old to have fun - yet ??? - 2007 Dodge SRT-8 Superbee 2007 Hemi Quad Cab 4X4 2006 Harley V-Rod , 1999 S&S 1200 Sportster 2005 H/D FatBoy(Stage II),1973 BMW R75/5 restored 2004 Ducati Monster SR2,1972 BMW R75/5 restored 2004 Ford MACH I Mustang, Pro-Charger 535 RWHP 2002 Viper SRT-10,2000 Custom 883 Sportster 1992 Stealth RT TT (Stage III) 633.9 AWHP 1992 Stealth RT 1991 Stealth RT TT and More

01-28-2008, 10:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
keithmac Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: YORK / UK Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Reseting ECU?..need advice SRS uses it`s own computer, probably a clockspring fault (I`m sure you have to get this reset at the dealer?). Battery light means it`s not charging, ABS uses it`s own computer and probably has a wheel sensor fault. __________________ JDM GTO TT, Emanage Blue - 450`s Hotwired Walbro - K&N - Blitz SSBC Port Methanol Injection - E85 - 12.4@115

01-29-2008, 06:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
sl3kgt Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada,Montreal Drives: 94 SL/91 300ZX TT Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Reseting ECU?..need advice if the cars engine was swapped..does it make a difference?maybe thats why those lights are on..cus the ECU is not matching or something?i dont know? bcus the seller changed the engine and has a JDM engine..same vr4

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01-31-2008, 04:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
keithmac Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: YORK / UK Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Reseting ECU?..need advice None of the lights are from your Engine ECU, maybe he`s knackered some wiring under the hood for the ABS warning?, Airbag computer is under the centre console.

01-31-2008, 05:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
sl3kgt Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada,Montreal Drives: 94 SL/91 300ZX TT Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Reseting ECU?..need advice Well I should be getting the car by next Friday..so lets see.. I really hope its nothing major though

01-31-2008, 09:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
Lord Warlock Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jacksonville FL Drives: 2004 SVT Cobra,91TT Trader Rating: (10)	Re: Reseting ECU?..need advice The SRS light sometimes lights up when you let a battery die in the car...i mean let it go completely dead. The dealer actually has to reset it for you, unhooking the battery does not reset the srs light. It resets the ECU though if other lights are on.