How to reset your ECU in less than 1 minute

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The Midnight Garage

The Midnight Garage

Күн бұрын

I was talking with a friend who resetted the ecu of his honda civic by removing the positive and negative terminals from the battery. That might work but this is a faster method. BTW you can also reset the ecu by unplugging it but this method is usually faster.
00:00 intro
00:19 resetting your ecu
01:11 outro

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@onehappydawg
@onehappydawg Жыл бұрын
Out of all the videos I have watched over the years and recently about how to turn off a check engine light, this is the first one that has shown this method. Great information 😎👍
@lyoncarrera1905
@lyoncarrera1905 10 ай бұрын
Dude, you rock. This right here is the difference between your knowledge and wisdom. I'm compiling a list of useful car knowledge, and this is going in it.
@shaniececrawford6280
@shaniececrawford6280 6 жыл бұрын
It worked for me 2014 ES 350. Had it read at Autozone it was a Gas Gap Code. Checked cap and it was off (kids helped pump gas and didn't screw the cap in). After over 100 miles light didn't reset. Tried the ECU fuse as explained on the video and it worked.
@owslicer8792
@owslicer8792 Жыл бұрын
Thank you I was trying to find the key sequence to reset the ECU in a Subaru for example my 2014 Dodge Avenger if you want to reset the ECU you could just turn the key to the on position and pump the gas 7 times but nobody seemed to know it so this idea is 100x better than disconnecting the battery and pumping the brakes
@Oognek
@Oognek 6 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!! You are a life saver, and this sure beats undoing the battery terminals.
@bencuraza6503
@bencuraza6503 Ай бұрын
7-years later and this morning the dreaded dash light came on, initially YTube vids disconnect battery cables but watched your vid for short cut fix it. Now I need to DIY to see if I get your results👍
@timklein3962
@timklein3962 4 жыл бұрын
WOW ! Why didn't I know that; amazingly easy and avoids other problems; THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!
@dreal7812
@dreal7812 2 жыл бұрын
😆 I just came back into the house to wait out the 15 mins after joining my positive and negative battery cables together based on another KZfaq video. And then I run across your video.
@jr567
@jr567 3 күн бұрын
Did it work for you ?
@bryancomeaux4961
@bryancomeaux4961 6 жыл бұрын
thanks for the perfectly clear instructions
@robertpimentel2592
@robertpimentel2592 2 жыл бұрын
You Sir, are a life saver. It was fast and easy. Thanks!!!°
@kenter89
@kenter89 3 жыл бұрын
This video saved me hundreds of bucks. Great help! Thanks!
@katherinemccarter8841
@katherinemccarter8841 5 жыл бұрын
OMG This was so helpful. I hate take the cables off the battery. Thank you. 🤗
@westcoastkhmer
@westcoastkhmer 4 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for the video. Changed my life.
@michaelbarr3039
@michaelbarr3039 11 ай бұрын
My car has four ecu fuses. I pulled them all. Super easy. Thanks.!
@johnminshell6532
@johnminshell6532 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant . Disconnecting battery terminal can upset folding mirror function and window shutting .
@JohnBradydoesstuff
@JohnBradydoesstuff 6 жыл бұрын
You are a genius! Thank you!!!
@randypatterson5305
@randypatterson5305 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you dude that was real simple I like that God bless you
@nicholasjimenez7173
@nicholasjimenez7173 2 жыл бұрын
Did it really work
@user-zy4di4cf9f
@user-zy4di4cf9f 5 жыл бұрын
Hey, just want to say thank you for this video. It works on my civic with the E-MID blank screen problem. This method is much faster and safer than to unplug the battery.
@yochillll2672
@yochillll2672 2 жыл бұрын
How is unplugging a battery unsafe lol
@mike-anthony8700
@mike-anthony8700 Жыл бұрын
@@yochillll2672 I’m here trying to figure out who said it was unsafe.
@yochillll2672
@yochillll2672 Жыл бұрын
@@mike-anthony8700 literally in the last sentence.... I can tell you ain't a bright one
@hudsonstraight8628
@hudsonstraight8628 2 ай бұрын
Clumsy unplugging of batteries can cause short circuits that will fry your alternator.2) Old corroded battery clamps can break. ECU fuse removal is best explained.
@aboahmadalhasan
@aboahmadalhasan 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very very much it worked perfect for my car honda frv. I made it the old school I took the whole plug of the battery left it for 10 min and then pluged it in.. tara! Many thanks again.
@busterdoug5819
@busterdoug5819 11 ай бұрын
Hi, what did it change on your Honda FRV I’ve got an automatic and have delayed shifts in 3rd gear onwards
@elderatthegates6628
@elderatthegates6628 5 жыл бұрын
Best method, so much better than taking batt cbl off. My radio has about 40 settings that are lost at battery change etc. On my Ranger I killed the pwr to the PCM memory and drained it by putting a load on it at the fuse box. (an analog meter, then let the needle fall to 0). Still have intermittent flooding at start after replacing fuel injectors. So if anybody has suggestion I'm listening. Other than smelling gas at warm start sometimes it runs great and the trans shift points are smooth as glass now.
@griderlee
@griderlee 2 жыл бұрын
😁I had recently purchased a 2018 Ford Escape that was getting poor mileage because it had been "living" at sea level and it now lives in Denver, CO which is 5400 above sea level. I took your advice, plus I also pulled all other fuses connected with with the engine or transmission. Mileage went from 22.5 to 27.2 immediately. Thanks! Jim in Denver
@neighborhoodsduelist
@neighborhoodsduelist 2 жыл бұрын
Idk if you were going for comedy but your comment made my day lol
@hughmacfarlane9662
@hughmacfarlane9662 2 жыл бұрын
Great advice thank-you.
@vividanteproductions
@vividanteproductions 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot. I tried different thing but this method worked instantly 🙏🏼
@MrBababuwi
@MrBababuwi Жыл бұрын
I haven't tried it yet, but it makes a whole lot of sense to just reset the ECU fuse only.
@alexgomez2
@alexgomez2 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the info. I love the background music.
@nomadsteve5297
@nomadsteve5297 3 жыл бұрын
Great advice thank you
@jonathanbowles2577
@jonathanbowles2577 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much my friend.This light on my Instrument panel stays on all the time. I will try having a go at this easy fix. This will save me a lot of money.You are very Helpful my Friend. Jonathan and Audi A3 owner.
@kasser1384
@kasser1384 Жыл бұрын
Did this work for your A3 and what year is your vehicle? I have an a2 with the EM light on. Want to know if this is worth trying or straight into the garage?
@Manowar68
@Manowar68 2 ай бұрын
​@kasser1384 If you don't fix the problem, the light will come back
@hardtrooth1776
@hardtrooth1776 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome it worked on my van. And i didn't have to disconnect battery which would make my pass lock security system activate and wont let the ignition circuit work unless i do some reset procedures that take time ......👍
@nld-bl5ct
@nld-bl5ct 5 жыл бұрын
How about the capacitors on the computer itself?
@user-ee6nj3hk4c
@user-ee6nj3hk4c Ай бұрын
Dude u helped me get this fixed thanks man
@shiddy.
@shiddy. Жыл бұрын
a good idea ... thanks for taking the time to make this 👍
@mamun001
@mamun001 Жыл бұрын
You are a life saver! Thank you!
@stephenlacher587
@stephenlacher587 5 жыл бұрын
Short, helpful and clear, thanks!
@albertk.1630
@albertk.1630 Ай бұрын
Thank you for this video I did what you told ~~ Engine light was reset and gone great and helpful information 👍👍👍👍👍👍👋👋👋👋👋
@busara45thevillain22
@busara45thevillain22 5 жыл бұрын
The music made mine work. Even put the baby to sleep for the real win.
@almudhaferamir7250
@almudhaferamir7250 Жыл бұрын
Great, I have done your method and held good result. thanks a lot
@Precursor0
@Precursor0 2 жыл бұрын
When reprogramming a new BCM to disable the Anti theft make sure ALL fuses are installed and working. It is setup to need to communicate with certain parts of the car and without all fuses present (even RDO funny enough) it won't work. This happened to me until I found the info on a forum.
@naughtyboy9044
@naughtyboy9044 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir for the video!
@erngreen978
@erngreen978 6 жыл бұрын
I need a beer.
@NubianLion7
@NubianLion7 2 жыл бұрын
Hahaaa .. thats the feeling I'm trying to feel right now..in 3...2...🙏🏽 Please let this shht work!!🤣
@glennpurcell8515
@glennpurcell8515 Жыл бұрын
Lol! Right?
@shinovaray4868
@shinovaray4868 Жыл бұрын
you mean some liquor I got to 30 codes to fix
@rebeccaherrera6006
@rebeccaherrera6006 Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@robertchiarizia9463
@robertchiarizia9463 11 ай бұрын
I’ll grab you one, i was heading to the fridge for one myself 🤙🏻
@hermanrogers1325
@hermanrogers1325 3 жыл бұрын
It works like a charm, mechanics can take control over your car and keep your car running bad in order to get more money out of you. The mechanics can keep you coming back for repairs with their scanners and they can use the scanner to keep your car running bad
@justinheiner7643
@justinheiner7643 2 жыл бұрын
Wtf are you talking about dude 😂
@TeeTafoya87
@TeeTafoya87 2 жыл бұрын
Simple solution: Buy a $30 scanner and scan your own car before and after going to a mechanic. Also, that mechanic is taking a HUGE risk on their reputation if they are doing this....
@hermanrogers1325
@hermanrogers1325 2 жыл бұрын
@@TeeTafoya87 yes I did buy a scanner pay over a hundred dollar and sixty dollar for a code reader my check engine light comes on after I replace everything myself because the mechanic didn’t know what was wrong switching coils and injectors so what I did I started with the fuel pump and filter and the car runs better but the check engine light comes back on so I replaced cam and crank sensor new plugs new coil new vacuum canister check valve and the other valve new mass air throttle sensor idle control fuel pressure sensor get pcv and every thing on the car and It runs very good and strong better than ever but the check engine light still comes on I cut it off 20 or 30 miles it comes back on so I open up the dashboard and took the bulb out and my 04 mustang GT automatic dark shadow gray is running good I even put a new harmonic balancer on it
@jayuddin4028
@jayuddin4028 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir. I will try this tomorrow
@habibshaikh389
@habibshaikh389 8 ай бұрын
Nicely explained
@reyeditz200
@reyeditz200 Жыл бұрын
Omg it actually worked thanks so much is subbed and liked
@script2438
@script2438 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks worked for me!👏👏
@user-nn6tk9lb5u
@user-nn6tk9lb5u 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks alot you helped me very much with this Information 👌
@luqmanmani1
@luqmanmani1 6 жыл бұрын
How we can reset on accord 2013. Please tell me.
@amrokas
@amrokas 6 жыл бұрын
And it does nothing on my bucket. Any suggestions?
@zazaland
@zazaland 6 ай бұрын
sir, thank you for this advice.
@wilmageerts9007
@wilmageerts9007 5 жыл бұрын
It worked! Thank you!
@vendright
@vendright 3 ай бұрын
Thank you, great idea
@eden4x4
@eden4x4 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@SuperSpecialty
@SuperSpecialty 3 жыл бұрын
It solved my Honda Odyssey van’s problem of lights not operating properly.
@edward-js8pg
@edward-js8pg 2 жыл бұрын
After replacing fuel pump, maf sensor, map sensor spark plugs ,spark plug wires, catylic converter,throttle body , lower intake gasket,manifold gasket ,vent solenoid,purge canister,and maf sensor for the second time to redo everything po172 and po171 kept comin on till I came to a mechanic that had asked me if I’ve rest the ecm. Come to find out he was gonna charge me 40$ to check it and another 120 to reset it on his scanner which I already paid in the past..This video reminded me of the hassle I went through until I pulled the damn ecm fuses out and disconnected the battery which now has my ecm reset so that it can compensate correctly and now my engine is A1 and no engine light has come on yet….2008 impala flex fuel headache car 🤕……yes I replace everything on that car….always use ac delco or original manufacture not no bull crap brand learned the hard way on that too
@tannerelliott6570
@tannerelliott6570 14 күн бұрын
Man I'm going through the same thing and going crazy.. I'm about to try this and hopefully it works.. o2 sensor, map sesnor, fuel injector, throttle body, pcv valve all replaced and I'm going to be extremely pissed but also extrememly relieved if this works
@aI-bv2zh
@aI-bv2zh 2 жыл бұрын
Hi brother I have a 2016 Nissan Sentra the check engine light come on it’s says mass airflow sensor and I replace it 4 time in one week is still the check engine on what do you recommend to do thank you
@scoobycrush9231
@scoobycrush9231 2 жыл бұрын
On my car (1997 Saturn SC2) it says PCM (Powertrain Control Module). There are two. One says Powertrain Control Module and the other says Powertrain Control Module Memory. Do I just remove the first one?
@wilsoncassanda3238
@wilsoncassanda3238 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the clear instructions
@michaelcuff5780
@michaelcuff5780 6 жыл бұрын
Crap! I woulda never thought about that! Lol! Thanks bud!
@amilcaraguilera9775
@amilcaraguilera9775 2 жыл бұрын
can you tell me how I can Remove the check engine light at my Lexus Ls400 1998....
@bossygujar1
@bossygujar1 2 ай бұрын
Hi mate can you help I have replaced the Lamda sensor what was originally causing check engine light to come on few weeks it was OK 👍 and know it keeps comming back what do you suggest even though I have took it to garage and reset it what other way can I get rid of this engine light it's really annoying hope to hear from u soon
@nanstevenson25
@nanstevenson25 2 жыл бұрын
Will this work on a Kia 2007 Sorento, my car has trouble starting up sometimes.
@TheDREWSKIBABY
@TheDREWSKIBABY 6 жыл бұрын
This worked for my 07 Cadillac CTS
@missfabulous2443
@missfabulous2443 3 жыл бұрын
What was the fuze called?
@deanwilliams7635
@deanwilliams7635 3 жыл бұрын
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@deanwilliams7635
@deanwilliams7635 3 жыл бұрын
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@whiskeythrottle8680
@whiskeythrottle8680 10 ай бұрын
What a about a ford probe gt v6 93 model ? I replaced everything except the ecu and now still no fire or fuel could it have a shot ecu?
@Fallen_Foes22
@Fallen_Foes22 2 жыл бұрын
Just replaced a wastegate actuator solenoid on my 1.5T SI. I’ve got the Christmas tree curse now 🙄 Has this trick shown to resolve such an issue? Will follow up w/ edit..
@Kcbudden
@Kcbudden Жыл бұрын
Does this help with replacing an ignition cylinder
@sukhgill6443
@sukhgill6443 6 жыл бұрын
mri car ford ikon ka fan lgatar chll rha hai but uski starting m koi prblm nhi haii prr mechanic keh rha hai ki iska ecm khrab haii mene abhi hi isme new gaskit dala haii but abb iska fan ruk nhi rha horr temprature wali needle activitynhi krr rhi now what to do
@juanitolopez3043
@juanitolopez3043 11 ай бұрын
Question Would it pass emission test I ones reset my car by disconnecting the negative then I took it over to the emission testing and they would not pass it because they said that they could see that it’s been computer clearness
@N.Looping
@N.Looping 2 жыл бұрын
How shall I know which fuse I should take off, I have kia Optima 2012
@JasonTylerRicci
@JasonTylerRicci 5 жыл бұрын
You're videos are helping my troubleshoot my Civics idle surge. D16y8 SOHC manual ,(so there's NO fast idle valve). New IACV, plugs, wires, coolant burped, TPS calibrated, map sensor working. Yet it's still surging. It also is idling high (2,000rpm). Vacuum leak? When I plug the throttle body with my hand, it does NOT stall. This suggests a vacuum leak, correct?
@westsidedavie
@westsidedavie 4 жыл бұрын
Same issue with my 98 accord 5 speed. Cant figure it out for shit .
@sebastientree
@sebastientree 3 жыл бұрын
Merci pour ces infos. Seb of France :)
@markolsen7438
@markolsen7438 5 жыл бұрын
IF your car has a problem the light is going to come back on again before long, do yourself a favor and buy an inexpensive code scanner (about $40) and you can read all the codes and fix the problem the right way, or if you just want to turn the light off it will do that too without popping the hood
@angelbluerider9588
@angelbluerider9588 5 жыл бұрын
do the scanners fix the problem or do you need to physically fix the problem by remove a part?
@skatingCi
@skatingCi 5 жыл бұрын
Ach Cru you have to fix the problem yourself after the scanner tells you what is wrong with the car
@richierich9404
@richierich9404 5 жыл бұрын
Best thing I bought
@slemaneyakamlondon886
@slemaneyakamlondon886 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks alot for your shows your very good man 👍👍💋
@JayDavidson46
@JayDavidson46 Жыл бұрын
Okay. So I uploaded 1 of meant to be 6 files because I was trying to update the system but only 1 of the files got uploaded and is playing about with the pedals and the gearbox making them stiffer so how do I get rid of that file
@tracycarrazana1455
@tracycarrazana1455 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@babachalu1616
@babachalu1616 Жыл бұрын
While doing this does the car key needs to be in the ingnition or not
@3662mick
@3662mick 6 ай бұрын
Thank you this worked!!!
@stepkycopky9354
@stepkycopky9354 Жыл бұрын
Bloody brilliant…..
@bennybenitez2461
@bennybenitez2461 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you to try it on my Honda Accord
@ananth218Canada
@ananth218Canada 6 жыл бұрын
thankss so muchh!!! it workedd!! i think i made the light come on because i pulled the 02 heater fuse by mistake and then started the car.... and then i almost had a heartattack when the light wouldnt go off after i put the fuse backs i actually meant to pull out the compressor fuse cos my blower motor is fried and i didnt want someone to turn on the AC and ice up the lines or something... anyway... light is off. engine sounds fine... hopefully everythings good :)
@habibshaikh389
@habibshaikh389 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much sir
@Robert-qt9lg
@Robert-qt9lg 7 ай бұрын
It's great but I don't know if you do this with the ignition on or off
@Langoyboy
@Langoyboy 5 ай бұрын
Tank you ro information. Its à master
@AngieMusicArt
@AngieMusicArt 2 жыл бұрын
Is this the same as throttle body reset? 😬
@antwon3307
@antwon3307 Жыл бұрын
Does it work when u remove the cats and put the o2 sensor back in
@kingking268
@kingking268 Жыл бұрын
How do i know which one is the right fuse there is no indication on the fuse box
@houstonbrown3450
@houstonbrown3450 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2011 gmc 2500hd gas ,the gague shows overcharge,I had the battery and alternator checked twice,both say ok,,the started had a thump when starting,but only once,then gague will move back to normal,also no engine on ,also checked for loose ground wires ect,
@xxxstonerdc420xxx
@xxxstonerdc420xxx 6 жыл бұрын
Does it work same for 2002 Acura rsx type s
@souhailshamaissem7564
@souhailshamaissem7564 15 күн бұрын
Top video mate
@kingheroes5449
@kingheroes5449 5 жыл бұрын
how to reset ford escape 2012 engine check light. philippine version
@jimlim5367
@jimlim5367 4 ай бұрын
Thank you, bro. It worked like a charm On my tacoma truck. God bless you and happy new year ^ ^
@u.s.a.198
@u.s.a.198 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@tonyobrien5642
@tonyobrien5642 Жыл бұрын
Hi there dont no if you can help me but When I changed my car battery my car doors will no longer lock if I disconnect the battery again it works again but then don't start the car then I have to turn the key to the off position and turn it again to start but then the car doors stop working again dont make any sense to me just thought I would ask someone who mite no more about it than me ?
@margaritaitin8315
@margaritaitin8315 6 жыл бұрын
How it work for chevy Malibu 2006?
@bryanlindberg9486
@bryanlindberg9486 2 жыл бұрын
Would this work on older cars I have a 99 Lexus
@rostamsani1524
@rostamsani1524 3 жыл бұрын
I try this night,omg..is working!tq very mush 4 yours advise.i am from Malaysia..👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@TheMidnightGarage
@TheMidnightGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Nice 😎
@MrTakeOne
@MrTakeOne 2 жыл бұрын
I unplugged the wires and plug it back now my car won’t start what u think ?
@hooninglexus4537
@hooninglexus4537 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you broo
@user-gn1bx4rq9u
@user-gn1bx4rq9u 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro
@mikeihnat1698
@mikeihnat1698 Жыл бұрын
Thanks I will try it I change my gas cap light went off but then came back on so I tried the battery trick I drove it a few miles and then I'll I came back on this is a real pain in the neck
@MegaLJ3
@MegaLJ3 9 ай бұрын
Best one on the internet.
@Boomtrack13
@Boomtrack13 4 жыл бұрын
On a Mercedes Sprinter, does this fixes the P2610 code?
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