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ECU Reset IS200

ECU Reset IS200

Andy-R.
Posting Freak
1,889
11-05-2016, 02:08 AM
#1
A question that's asked quite often so here's how to do it.

Fuse box under the bonnet, take out the 20/25amp EFI and 15amp ECTS fuses for 30 seconds to a minute, there's a diagram on the inside of the cover showing which one's they are, replace and job done, just make sure your Ignitions off when you do itBig Grin

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Andy-R.
11-05-2016, 02:08 AM #1

A question that's asked quite often so here's how to do it.

Fuse box under the bonnet, take out the 20/25amp EFI and 15amp ECTS fuses for 30 seconds to a minute, there's a diagram on the inside of the cover showing which one's they are, replace and job done, just make sure your Ignitions off when you do itBig Grin


40mm Lowering Springs, Re-sprayed Front, 6000K HID's, Re-furbed alloys, Bandit Induction Kit (cheers Chris), Raised boot spoiler with LED, Blue calipers with silver decals, De-badged rear, Chrome Oil Filler Cap (thanks to Chris again), White LED dash bulbs, Blue a/c control bulbs, Blue door markers and interior lights, Sony head unit, Chrome Lexus tax disc holder, TRD side skirts, Original Saloon Front Bumper re-fitted instead of Sportcross

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steviewevie
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7,993
11-05-2016, 02:20 AM
#2
Good tip, you beat me to it, I was going to post this up too since it gets asked a lot.

As to why to reset your ECU ? Well you can do it to clear fault codes (indicated by the engine management light coming on) - but don't do this unless you already have the code or your definitely sure you want to do it, because you'll lose the diagnostic info from the fault ?

Other reasons to reset the ECU on the IS200 are after things like installing a different type of air filter/induction kit, or installing a different sort of spark plug. This will probably help speed up the re-learning process of the ECU as it learns the amount of air coming into the engine etc. It would re-learn anyway without the reset, but doing the reset of course means it is learning from scratch so is likely to do so more quickly.

You can alternatively disconnect the battery for 30 seconds, but then you'll lose settings on your stereo, reset the clock etc, so it's typically best to do the fuse method posted, which is easier and quicker !
Edited 19-08-2009, 04:48 PM by steviewevie.

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IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
11-05-2016, 02:20 AM #2

Good tip, you beat me to it, I was going to post this up too since it gets asked a lot.

As to why to reset your ECU ? Well you can do it to clear fault codes (indicated by the engine management light coming on) - but don't do this unless you already have the code or your definitely sure you want to do it, because you'll lose the diagnostic info from the fault ?

Other reasons to reset the ECU on the IS200 are after things like installing a different type of air filter/induction kit, or installing a different sort of spark plug. This will probably help speed up the re-learning process of the ECU as it learns the amount of air coming into the engine etc. It would re-learn anyway without the reset, but doing the reset of course means it is learning from scratch so is likely to do so more quickly.

You can alternatively disconnect the battery for 30 seconds, but then you'll lose settings on your stereo, reset the clock etc, so it's typically best to do the fuse method posted, which is easier and quicker !


[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !

steviewevie
Posting Freak
7,993
14-05-2016, 05:22 AM
#3
Here are some pics to try and help too.

This is the fuse box that you need to access, the one just below the battery (marked "Relay & Fuse" :

[Image: IMG_2631.jpg]

Here are the fuses, with the fuse box cover removed (yes this picture is the right way up lol) :

[Image: IMG_2632.jpg]

Inside the fuse box cover there's a handy diagram showing which fuse is which (if yours is slightly different then of course go with what your diagram tells you) :

[Image: IMG_2633.jpg]

Andy - feel free to edit these pics into your original posting if you want to.

[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
14-05-2016, 05:22 AM #3

Here are some pics to try and help too.

This is the fuse box that you need to access, the one just below the battery (marked "Relay & Fuse" :

[Image: IMG_2631.jpg]

Here are the fuses, with the fuse box cover removed (yes this picture is the right way up lol) :

[Image: IMG_2632.jpg]

Inside the fuse box cover there's a handy diagram showing which fuse is which (if yours is slightly different then of course go with what your diagram tells you) :

[Image: IMG_2633.jpg]

Andy - feel free to edit these pics into your original posting if you want to.


[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !

Rabster
Posting Freak
10,234
28-08-2017, 12:18 PM
#4
well as i was doing some work on the car thought i would post this up

Make sure the ignition is turned off Keys outside the vehicle i sugest leaving a door open to

Open bonnet

Remove the fuse box cover Located in front of battery

Locate EFI fuse 20Amp/25Amp

Locate ETCS fuse 15Amp

Leave a few minutes

Put the fuses back in

you can do a reset by disconnecting the negative terminal on the battery as well although this will wipe any radio settings you have stored and possibly any codes on after market radios.

Doing any of the above is done at your own risk
Rabster
28-08-2017, 12:18 PM #4

well as i was doing some work on the car thought i would post this up

Make sure the ignition is turned off Keys outside the vehicle i sugest leaving a door open to

Open bonnet

Remove the fuse box cover Located in front of battery

Locate EFI fuse 20Amp/25Amp

Locate ETCS fuse 15Amp

Leave a few minutes

Put the fuses back in

you can do a reset by disconnecting the negative terminal on the battery as well although this will wipe any radio settings you have stored and possibly any codes on after market radios.

Doing any of the above is done at your own risk

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