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Resetting Car's Computer

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Old 01-18-2009, 09:40 AM
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Anyone know how long/far i need to drive my Honda Civic SI(2004) to reset the computer after hooking the battery back up?
 
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Old 01-18-2009, 10:26 AM
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why are u trying to reset your ecu for? I also own an 04 si. The only time i really reset my ecu is for after installing a new part that effects the ecu. But if you were to do this i say at least for 10 minutes.
 
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Old 01-18-2009, 11:19 AM
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Just put a new cat converter in(yes, i know it was retarded to not have one, but a friend talked me into doing it), and I want to get an inspection tomorrow.
 
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Old 01-18-2009, 12:07 PM
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oh i see was it stock or an aftermarket one (cat converter).
 
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Old 01-18-2009, 12:54 PM
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I went with stock, as i had a hard time finding a good aftermarket one for a comparable price to the stock one. Still undecided on my goals for my car and what id like to do next. I have drooled over yours many a time
 
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Old 01-18-2009, 01:46 PM
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you won't pass inspection if the ECU has just been reset. They'll hook up the computer to check it and they'll tell you you have to drive around more first.
 
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Old 01-18-2009, 02:08 PM
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I put the cat in on Friday, and have driven around 75 miles....how much longer do i need to drive it?
 
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Old 01-18-2009, 04:57 PM
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Depends on the inspectors attitude. He/she may not care. I'd say you're probably fine then since you've already driven 75 miles.
 
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Old 01-19-2009, 06:04 AM
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well seeing that are putting back on a stock cat it really shouldn't matter about resseting the ecu then.
 
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Old 01-19-2009, 11:18 AM
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I took it in today and she was inspected and everything went AOK...
 

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