12-19-2012, 11:23 PM | #1 |
Private
6
Rep 50
Posts |
Sneaky ECU reset?
Does anyone know if there is a way to reset the ECU so as to clear all the adaptive drive characteristics? I could do this in my e46 and my MB w209 but have yet to see how this is accomplished with the push button start on an x5
Thanks |
12-20-2012, 08:04 AM | #3 |
Shoot for the moon
4
Rep 105
Posts |
Wow, calm down there... Maybe people don't know how to do this?? Your subject line doesn't help either.
There are (at least) two different resets. The 25 second reset (holding the throttle pedal down until the transmission beeps, ensuring that the engine is not running at the time) is to reset the transmission shifts, which learn your driving habits over time. The 10 second reset (turning the ignition on, then off, 10 seconds each, then starting the engine) is to reset the adaptive throttle, which adapts to how aggressively you press the throttle. Here's a more detailed description for the 10 second reset of throttle response: 1) Insert the key & push the start button. (Don't touch the brake pedal & don't remove the key at any time) 2) Press & hold the accelerator down for 10 seconds. 3) Without releasing the accelerator push the start button. 4) Release the accelerator. 5) Wait a full 2 minutes. 6) Start the car normally & drive to see if it's more responsive. |
Appreciate
0
|
12-20-2012, 11:25 AM | #4 | |
Second Lieutenant
36
Rep 294
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
1
Ebtahi9855.50 |
12-20-2012, 02:13 PM | #5 |
Private
6
Rep 50
Posts |
Thanks Brian5 i'll give those a try... I thought the title would be good as that seems to be the common search term for the reset around the euro car community. I've been modding German cars for nearly 15 yrs and that is always what it has been called.
Thanks again.. Now off to the garage to try 😀 |
Appreciate
0
|
12-20-2012, 04:32 PM | #6 |
Private
6
Rep 50
Posts |
Hmmm the 25 sec thing didn't seen to work for me... No beeps, but I will see how the other one works when I head out in the morning where I can get out of city traffic
Thanks again |
Appreciate
0
|
12-23-2012, 11:29 AM | #8 |
Private First Class
12
Rep 119
Posts
Drives: 2011 X5 M
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Queens, New York
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-23-2012, 01:12 PM | #9 | |
Second Lieutenant
36
Rep 294
Posts |
Quote:
1. Key in slot, do not touch brake pedal 2. Still not touching brake pedal, hit start button 3. Floor throttle pedal for a good 30 seconds (used my phone stopwatch, it's longer than you think) 4. Still not touching brake pedal, hit start button again 5. Wait 30 seconds, I waited longer actually 6. Start the car normally |
|
Appreciate
1
Ebtahi9855.50 |
12-26-2012, 12:48 PM | #10 |
Private First Class
12
Rep 119
Posts
Drives: 2011 X5 M
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Queens, New York
|
Thanks DDP2011X5M & brian5!
Tried the 25 second gas pedal trick today and my truck is a little more responsive when I stomp on the pedal now. Note: I didn't get beep either. |
Appreciate
0
|
12-29-2012, 05:20 PM | #11 |
Private First Class
8
Rep 100
Posts |
Thanks to brian5 and DDP2011X5M for the instructions. I too had the vent line recall and noticed the vehicle was sluggish after the recall. The 25 sec reset has solved the problem.
The tranny did not beep. It was a "mechanical" noise right after the pedal is released. |
Appreciate
0
|
12-30-2012, 12:24 AM | #12 |
Private First Class
12
Rep 119
Posts
Drives: 2011 X5 M
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Queens, New York
|
Whats this recall you guys (with the X5M's) were serviced with? Can you elaborate?
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-01-2013, 03:11 PM | #14 |
Private First Class
8
Rep 100
Posts |
Bulletin Number: SI-B-11-05-12
BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMES ON. ENGINE BREATHER LINE (CRANKCASE VENTILATION HOSE) FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO RUN ROUGH. THIS IS DUE TO PLASTIC MATERIAL USED FOR CRANKCASE VENTILATION HOSE BECOMES BRITTLE AND BREAK. *PE |
Appreciate
0
|
01-01-2013, 03:16 PM | #15 |
Private First Class
8
Rep 100
Posts |
When you first press Start button without touching brake pedal the lights in the instrument panel will light up but car doesn't run. Now press the gas pedal all the way to the floor and hold it for 25 seconds. Without releasing the gas pedal press the start button again and let go of the gas pedal. Wait for 25 secs start the car normally and take it out for a test drive. Car should respond better in terms of acceleration.
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-02-2013, 12:18 AM | #17 |
Private First Class
12
Rep 119
Posts
Drives: 2011 X5 M
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Queens, New York
|
Thanks Kenny
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-17-2013, 08:13 PM | #19 | |
New Member
0
Rep 21
Posts |
Quote:
thanks brian5-- |
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|