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Old 25-10-2012, 09:40 AM   #17
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Default Re: ECU Reset - Why and should I?

it also resets learned transmission data and DTCs that may have been transient faults but remain active
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Originally Posted by auIILTD
Lajon, read my post above. Resetting the ECU simply erases long term Fuel trims. Your Pod filter, yes will have an impact, but as for the other stuff - no. Reset your KAMS (keep alive memory) based on change of engine breathing alone.

Gents, this thread should be called reset Long Term Fuel Trims, not reset ECU, as long term battery disconnection as far as I know only erases LTFTs (or KAM). I am happy to stand corrected by someone else more in the know.
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