Reset the ECU of a 370Z: harder than cheating on an arcade console
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Resetting the ECU of your car might be useful if you mod it in any way, if you just bought it second hand and want it to “learn” your driving style quickly or even if you experience weird average consumption.
You usually have two options: removing the negative plug of your battery (but also losing some settings on the on-board computer) or by a tricky plugs & pedals games.
Let’s hit the right-left-left-triangle-circle-left-right-right sequence 🙂
- With accelerator pedal fully released, turn the ignition switch “ON” (= press twice on it) and wait 3 seconds
- Fully depress and release the gas pedal 5 times (quickly and firmly)
- Wait 7 seconds and fully depress the gas pedal and keep it for approximately 10 seconds until the SES light starts blinking (depending on your country, you will see either the “service engine soon” light or a light with an engine icon)
- Fully release the gas pedal (while the SES light is still blinking)
- Wait for about 10 seconds
- Fully depress the gas pedal and keep it for more than 10 seconds
- Fully release the gas pedal (the SES light is still blinking)
- Turn ignition switch to “OFF” position and now you can start the car
After a reset, you should drive reasonably to avoid weird results in the first 50 or so kilometres. The best result can be achieved by doing a trip on the highway.
Enjoy!