Reset learned driving ?
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Reset learned driving ?
I've read on here before that some of you guys know a sequence you can do with the throttle or something, where you make the computer forget your driving style.
Anyone know what it is? I'd like to try it out. Thanks!
Anyone know what it is? I'd like to try it out. Thanks!
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Why can't people just help instead of "try searching stupid"
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.
Hope that was helpful.
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.
Hope that was helpful.
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Why can't people just help instead of "try searching stupid"
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.
Hope that was helpful.
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.
Hope that was helpful.
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Resets
the tcu not the ecu.
procedure as above,make sure key is just to on (not run) some nimrod did that and wondered why his engine hit the rev limiter in park
resets trans to factory shift points,will relearn to your driving style so repeat as directed
ohlord
procedure as above,make sure key is just to on (not run) some nimrod did that and wondered why his engine hit the rev limiter in park
resets trans to factory shift points,will relearn to your driving style so repeat as directed
ohlord
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300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
One of the
forum members has created a site called everythingbenz.com
use the search bar at his site to look for any benz tips ,procedures,etc.
saves a lot of getting yelled at
ohlord
use the search bar at his site to look for any benz tips ,procedures,etc.
saves a lot of getting yelled at
ohlord
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I take it easy while its new, and once the engine is nice and worked in a bit, i'd prob want to reset it to re-learn my driving style
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I'm assuming that this reset is relevant only for automatic transmissions. Am I correct? Is there any benefit to doing this to my car, a manual?
And excuse the following rant, please:
In response to the quick discussion at the top, and hoping not to start a fight/flame war: no, I don't think that just suggesting search keywords or saying "STFF" is helping. It would be helping if accompanied by a quick, summarized answer to the question asked.
The amount of energy expended differs little between typing 1. just "STFF" and 2. "Try searching for A, B, and C. Many threads exist on this topic. Good luck."
Yet I've seen so many threads here littered with statement #1 that it's gettin pretty old. What's more, as you all know, mbworld isn't the only forum where the same thing happens. Why anyone even bothers to waste the energy to type "STFF" in reply to a post is just beyond me.
If a person is asking about something already much discussed, in other words unfamiliar with the search function, he wouldn't even understand what STFF stands for.
I think similar arguments can be made even between "STFF, there's a wealth of information on this subject already" and typing "This is how you do it: blah blah. You should also try searching for A, B, C." Meanwhile, the second reply yields far, far greater benefit for the OP.
Why not just help a guy out, just for kicks?
And excuse the following rant, please:
In response to the quick discussion at the top, and hoping not to start a fight/flame war: no, I don't think that just suggesting search keywords or saying "STFF" is helping. It would be helping if accompanied by a quick, summarized answer to the question asked.
The amount of energy expended differs little between typing 1. just "STFF" and 2. "Try searching for A, B, and C. Many threads exist on this topic. Good luck."
Yet I've seen so many threads here littered with statement #1 that it's gettin pretty old. What's more, as you all know, mbworld isn't the only forum where the same thing happens. Why anyone even bothers to waste the energy to type "STFF" in reply to a post is just beyond me.
If a person is asking about something already much discussed, in other words unfamiliar with the search function, he wouldn't even understand what STFF stands for.I think similar arguments can be made even between "STFF, there's a wealth of information on this subject already" and typing "This is how you do it: blah blah. You should also try searching for A, B, C." Meanwhile, the second reply yields far, far greater benefit for the OP.
Why not just help a guy out, just for kicks?
Last edited by narky; Mar 16, 2008 at 02:40 AM.
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I'm assuming that this reset is relevant only for automatic transmissions. Am I correct? Is there any benefit to doing this to my car, a manual?
And excuse the following rant, please:
In response to the quick discussion at the top, and hoping not to start a fight/flame war: no, I don't think that just suggesting search keywords or saying "STFF" is helping. It would be helping if accompanied by a quick, summarized answer to the question asked.
The amount of energy expended differs little between typing 1. just "STFF" and 2. "Try searching for A, B, and C. Many threads exist on this topic. Good luck."
Yet I've seen so many threads here littered with statement #1 that it's gettin pretty old. What's more, as you all know, mbworld isn't the only forum where the same thing happens. Why anyone even bothers to waste the energy to type "STFF" in reply to a post is just beyond me. If a person is asking about something already much discussed, in other words unfamiliar with the search function, he wouldn't even understand what STFF stands for.
I think similar arguments can be made even between "STFF, there's a wealth of information on this subject already" and typing "This is how you do it: blah blah. You should also try searching for A, B, C." Meanwhile, the second reply yields far, far greater benefit for the OP.
Why not just help a guy out, just for kicks?
And excuse the following rant, please:
In response to the quick discussion at the top, and hoping not to start a fight/flame war: no, I don't think that just suggesting search keywords or saying "STFF" is helping. It would be helping if accompanied by a quick, summarized answer to the question asked.
The amount of energy expended differs little between typing 1. just "STFF" and 2. "Try searching for A, B, and C. Many threads exist on this topic. Good luck."
Yet I've seen so many threads here littered with statement #1 that it's gettin pretty old. What's more, as you all know, mbworld isn't the only forum where the same thing happens. Why anyone even bothers to waste the energy to type "STFF" in reply to a post is just beyond me.
If a person is asking about something already much discussed, in other words unfamiliar with the search function, he wouldn't even understand what STFF stands for.I think similar arguments can be made even between "STFF, there's a wealth of information on this subject already" and typing "This is how you do it: blah blah. You should also try searching for A, B, C." Meanwhile, the second reply yields far, far greater benefit for the OP.
Why not just help a guy out, just for kicks?
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I'd think the ECU is programmed to reset itself from time to time or when it detects a dramatic change in driving style..
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Quite possible, however you'll still live with lag until the TCU learns the more aggressive driving style. How long will you be driving aggressively until the TCU finally gets it down? This reset does it right away and gets it moving right from the start.
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agree
Why can't people just help instead of "try searching stupid"
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.
Hope that was helpful.
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.
Hope that was helpful.
lol NOW frak off!
jk
shaun lol
I apologize, for not finding it in search before posting.
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Maybe I ought to try it
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Retraining the trans
<<I've read on here before that some of you guys know a sequence you can do with the throttle or something, where you make the computer forget your driving style.>>
I have not asked about the 7-speed as yet but to retrain the previous 5-speed trans requires a set procedure. After the trans is zero-ed out with the dealer laptop, you accelerate in each gear at a certain throttle opening X times and then stop. This is done in each gear a specified number of times until fifth. Then there is a routine done with the key to save the settings.
When completed the engine revved higher in each gear and the shift points were more evenly spaced. It took several miles of stop-start to do all this. When it's done properly, the tech puts the pressure gauges on the trans and measures torque output, disregarding speeds.
I have a multi-page printout of the procedure from the tech who works on my car.
It takes more than just driving it.
I have not asked about the 7-speed as yet but to retrain the previous 5-speed trans requires a set procedure. After the trans is zero-ed out with the dealer laptop, you accelerate in each gear at a certain throttle opening X times and then stop. This is done in each gear a specified number of times until fifth. Then there is a routine done with the key to save the settings.
When completed the engine revved higher in each gear and the shift points were more evenly spaced. It took several miles of stop-start to do all this. When it's done properly, the tech puts the pressure gauges on the trans and measures torque output, disregarding speeds.
I have a multi-page printout of the procedure from the tech who works on my car.
It takes more than just driving it.
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<<I've read on here before that some of you guys know a sequence you can do with the throttle or something, where you make the computer forget your driving style.>>
I have not asked about the 7-speed as yet but to retrain the previous 5-speed trans requires a set procedure. After the trans is zero-ed out with the dealer laptop, you accelerate in each gear at a certain throttle opening X times and then stop. This is done in each gear a specified number of times until fifth. Then there is a routine done with the key to save the settings.
When completed the engine revved higher in each gear and the shift points were more evenly spaced. It took several miles of stop-start to do all this. When it's done properly, the tech puts the pressure gauges on the trans and measures torque output, disregarding speeds.
I have a multi-page printout of the procedure from the tech who works on my car.
It takes more than just driving it.
I have not asked about the 7-speed as yet but to retrain the previous 5-speed trans requires a set procedure. After the trans is zero-ed out with the dealer laptop, you accelerate in each gear at a certain throttle opening X times and then stop. This is done in each gear a specified number of times until fifth. Then there is a routine done with the key to save the settings.
When completed the engine revved higher in each gear and the shift points were more evenly spaced. It took several miles of stop-start to do all this. When it's done properly, the tech puts the pressure gauges on the trans and measures torque output, disregarding speeds.
I have a multi-page printout of the procedure from the tech who works on my car.
It takes more than just driving it.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Il4lFYXYcTU
