DIY Throttle Calibration?
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DIY Throttle Calibration?
Is there a DIY throttle reset? I heard it's been possible in other MB's, but can't find any info (searched already) for the W203's.
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It's been posted before in other forums, but thought I'd add this to our DIY stickies.
1. Turn the ignition key to the on (not start) position.
2. Press the gas pedal to the floor and hold for five seconds.
3. Turn the key to the "off" position (don't remove the key), then release the gas pedal.
4. Wait at least two minutes for ECU to reset.
2. Press the gas pedal to the floor and hold for five seconds.
3. Turn the key to the "off" position (don't remove the key), then release the gas pedal.
4. Wait at least two minutes for ECU to reset.
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Originally Posted by Speedo
Is there a DIY throttle reset? I heard it's been possible in other MB's, but can't find any info (searched already) for the W203's.
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
It's been posted before in other forums, but thought I'd add this to our DIY stickies.
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
It's been posted before in other forums, but thought I'd add this to our DIY stickies.
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Originally Posted by rubensans
How do you know the reset was successfull?
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Originally Posted by bxtc
What will excatly happen when you reset the ECU... Will the speeder respond be better if you drive the car harder the first 500miles?
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Originally Posted by diamondblak05
Whenever I reset mine, I'll hear a "click" by the key hole exactly 3 minutes after I take my foot off the accelerator pedal. I've done this numerous times to see if it's consistent and it have been. I guess this must mean the reset worked. Otherwise, I have no idea or clue if it really worked.
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Originally Posted by rubensans
How do you know the reset was successfull?
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Originally Posted by rubensans
when you press the gas pedal to the floor and hold for five seconds are you suposed to also press the quick down?
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quick down? quick down-shift?
I'm confused now 
1. Turn the ignition key to the on (not start) position.
2. Press the gas pedal to the floor and hold for five seconds.
3. Turn the key to the "off" position (don't remove the key), then release the gas pedal.
4. Wait at least two minutes for ECU to reset.
I thought these were the only steps, but we also have to press the quick down shift and quick down?
Thanks!~~ ^^
1. Turn the ignition key to the on (not start) position.
2. Press the gas pedal to the floor and hold for five seconds.
3. Turn the key to the "off" position (don't remove the key), then release the gas pedal.
4. Wait at least two minutes for ECU to reset.
I thought these were the only steps, but we also have to press the quick down shift and quick down?
Thanks!~~ ^^
Last edited by necrotix; Aug 29, 2006 at 01:55 AM. Reason: to be more concise
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Originally Posted by necrotix
I'm confused now
1. Turn the ignition key to the on (not start) position.
2. Press the gas pedal to the floor and hold for five seconds.
3. Turn the key to the "off" position (don't remove the key), then release the gas pedal.
4. Wait at least two minutes for ECU to reset.
I thought these were the only steps, but we also have to press the quick down shift and quick down?
Thanks!~~ ^^
1. Turn the ignition key to the on (not start) position.
2. Press the gas pedal to the floor and hold for five seconds.
3. Turn the key to the "off" position (don't remove the key), then release the gas pedal.
4. Wait at least two minutes for ECU to reset.
I thought these were the only steps, but we also have to press the quick down shift and quick down?
Thanks!~~ ^^
Nothing to be confused about, just push down the accelerator as far down as you can.
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Originally Posted by SeanSBA
after doing this, will you gas mileage decrease since it isn't used to your driving style anymore? just wondering.
Last edited by Gentlemanjim; Aug 30, 2006 at 02:11 PM.
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Originally Posted by SeanSBA
after doing this, will you gas mileage decrease since it isn't used to your driving style anymore? just wondering.
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ECU Reset... Has anyone tried this procedure?
For those with automatic trannies, check out this thread on resetting the adaptive transmission and throttle settings...
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/148019-holy-crap-you-guys-sneaky-ecu-reset-works.html
I'm wondering if anyone has tried this on their W203? It should also work on our rides...
1. Turn the ignition key to the on (not start) position.
2. Press the gas pedal to the floor and hold for five seconds.
3. Turn the key to the "off" position (don't remove the key), then release the gas pedal.
4. Wait at least two minutes for ECU to reset.
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/148019-holy-crap-you-guys-sneaky-ecu-reset-works.html
I'm wondering if anyone has tried this on their W203? It should also work on our rides...
1. Turn the ignition key to the on (not start) position.
2. Press the gas pedal to the floor and hold for five seconds.
3. Turn the key to the "off" position (don't remove the key), then release the gas pedal.
4. Wait at least two minutes for ECU to reset.
