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WildCards
27-03-2006, 03:36 PM
Following on from here (http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15110).


Just another thought - if you run a VR4 on 95 octane unleaded instead of 97/98
the ECU will knock about 60 bhp off the output. If so you will need to reset the ECU (after filling with 97/98):inquisiti


Really, reset the ECU? I'm pretty sure the previous owner of Bandit never used 'propa' fuel, but obviously I have since, d'you reckon I could release a few Jeenobby's by resetting it?


Oh yes.............. I ran mine on 95 for a couple of weeks not long after I got it. Realised my mistake filled with Optimax reset the ECU and wow, what a difference.

What is the general concenus? Will I benefit from resetting the ECU or will it just give me a headache waiting for the g/box to re-learn all the learning bits?

Cheers

Steve
Kieran
27-03-2006, 04:58 PM
It seems more noticeable on the 'Official' cars I think. But yes, it's worth doing!
richy rich
27-03-2006, 06:14 PM
nooooooooooo dont do it






































it might end up to fast

steve worth doing mate
WildCards
28-03-2006, 11:12 AM
Right, anything I need to know? I just undo the battery for 10, then back on right? & put up with the lumpy driving for a few hundred miles or so!
Brunty
28-03-2006, 12:28 PM
I thought we'd agreed it was going to be called Hammer! Oh well....

I agree you should reset the ECU. A couple of sharp taps with a large plastic mallet should do it :thumbsup:
pezza
28-03-2006, 01:14 PM
Its worth a shot, just to see what happens.... :D

The fuel doesn't seem to make any difference to my car performance wise (I got my fastest time on G-Tech with 95 fuel) and the gearbox seems unaffected when I reset ECU (maybe its just the way I drive? :thinking: )

Still worth resetting your car to see if it makes any difference...
WildCards
28-03-2006, 01:34 PM
Will do it tonight.

Cheers guys
thehedgepig
28-03-2006, 03:06 PM
Just to show my complete ignorance in all things technical, I have been running Lucy on 95 octane for the last 3 tanks (Sorry /pan ) whats the best solution, wait until the tanks empty and fill her up with 98 then reset the ECU or if I do it now will the ECU reset with the power loss..... /help

















I really need to start paying ATTENTION /Grrr
WildCards
28-03-2006, 03:19 PM
I'd do a couple or three tanks of Optimax to get all of the 95 flushed through Phil, then reset.
Wodjno
28-03-2006, 03:56 PM
IMHO i wouldn't bother if it's just after a few tanks of 95ron.. :inquisiti
richy rich
28-03-2006, 05:11 PM
IMHO i wouldn't bother if it's just after a few tanks of 95ron.. :inquisiti
i agree the car should sort it self out