initial idle?

Thad · 03-09-2001, 07:54 PM

How long does it usually take for the ecm to relearn?
It's been about two weeks and i've definately gone over 50 miles since i did some intake repairs.
The initial idle sometimes fluctuates when i first start it. it eventually evens out but it's kind of anoying.

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90 LX 5.0 Not timed in 1/4 mile yet. 135mph max speed, so far.

Gautam · 03-10-2001, 10:46 AM

Hi,
Try resetting the battery for 15min. This will reset the computer, and hopefully will get things back to normal after once you reconnect the battery.

Bye!

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Gautam N. Lad
http://www.cubicdesign.com
http://www.cubicdesign.com/mustang/

withamc · 03-10-2001, 11:14 AM

Here's how I reset mine:
Disconnect the battery for 20 minutes.
Hook it up, disconnect the IAB.
Insert a .040 feeler guage between the TB adjust screw and the throttle.
Start the engine and adjust for 750 RPM.
Turn off engine, remove feeler guage and reconnect IAB. Check TPS for .9 volts.
Restart engine with no accessories on and let idle for two minutes.
Tunr off engine for two minutes.
Restart engine with all accessories on, let idle for two minutes.

Thad · 03-10-2001, 01:02 PM

Thanks guys. I just reposted same topic because i couldn't find this post being listed. I guess it just took a while for the com. to load everything. So disregaurd the latest post. Sorry MSWorks
I'm going to try what you guys suggested.
I'll post the results....

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90 LX 5.0 Not timed in 1/4 mile yet. 135mph max speed, so far.

03-09-2001, 07:54 PM	#1
Thad Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Stuart, FL US Posts: 192	initial idle? How long does it usually take for the ecm to relearn? It's been about two weeks and i've definately gone over 50 miles since i did some intake repairs. The initial idle sometimes fluctuates when i first start it. it eventually evens out but it's kind of anoying. ------------------ 90 LX 5.0 Not timed in 1/4 mile yet. 135mph max speed, so far.

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03-10-2001, 10:46 AM	#2
Gautam Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Posts: 298	Hi, Try resetting the battery for 15min. This will reset the computer, and hopefully will get things back to normal after once you reconnect the battery. Bye! ------------------ Gautam N. Lad http://www.cubicdesign.com http://www.cubicdesign.com/mustang/

03-10-2001, 11:14 AM	#3
withamc Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 396	Here's how I reset mine: Disconnect the battery for 20 minutes. Hook it up, disconnect the IAB. Insert a .040 feeler guage between the TB adjust screw and the throttle. Start the engine and adjust for 750 RPM. Turn off engine, remove feeler guage and reconnect IAB. Check TPS for .9 volts. Restart engine with no accessories on and let idle for two minutes. Tunr off engine for two minutes. Restart engine with all accessories on, let idle for two minutes.

03-10-2001, 01:02 PM	#4
Thad Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Stuart, FL US Posts: 192	Thanks guys. I just reposted same topic because i couldn't find this post being listed. I guess it just took a while for the com. to load everything. So disregaurd the latest post. Sorry MSWorks I'm going to try what you guys suggested. I'll post the results.... ------------------ 90 LX 5.0 Not timed in 1/4 mile yet. 135mph max speed, so far.