How to do a DME Reset
04-16-2005, 02:27 PM
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Jarhead
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How to do a DME Reset
Unsteady idle? Engine feel like it's missing a bit? Slight lack of power? Try a DME reset. It's free, doesn't cost anything, and you get a good excuse to go for a drive!
1. Disconnect the negative battery lead for at least 15 min.
2. Reconnect the battery. Make sure the leads are tight on the posts.
3. Start the car and let it idle for 2-3 minutes.
4. Go for a vigorous drive, engaging all the gears and attempting to use the entire RPM range for each one (I said "attempting". Don't get arrested.
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This DME reset should reload the ignition maps inside the DME, and should hopefully cure any minor ailments. An alternative to this method is to borrow/buy a Hammer and do a manual reset of the DME, or to take the car to a shop that has the Hammer and have them do it.
Brian
1. Disconnect the negative battery lead for at least 15 min.
2. Reconnect the battery. Make sure the leads are tight on the posts.
3. Start the car and let it idle for 2-3 minutes.
4. Go for a vigorous drive, engaging all the gears and attempting to use the entire RPM range for each one (I said "attempting". Don't get arrested.
)This DME reset should reload the ignition maps inside the DME, and should hopefully cure any minor ailments. An alternative to this method is to borrow/buy a Hammer and do a manual reset of the DME, or to take the car to a shop that has the Hammer and have them do it.
Brian
