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how to do ecu reset on is200

how to do ecu reset on is200

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gazzi123
Member
67
17-01-2020, 05:12 PM
#1
Hi all,

Currently ive always since buying my is200, had horrendous MPG (i know they love the juice, but having 15-18mg around town) is becoming a pain in the ass.

i always keep on top of servicing - had recent long life plugs/synthetic oil/and all filters changed/ all belts changed (as didnt like a squeeling when it was damp)/ new ball joints/ all new brakes etc etc everything is always kept on top of.

But ive heard doing an ECU reset helps resolve the matter of poor mpg, do i have to take it to a tuning place or is there any step by step guides for me to do it myself?

Cheers Smile
gazzi123
17-01-2020, 05:12 PM #1

Hi all,

Currently ive always since buying my is200, had horrendous MPG (i know they love the juice, but having 15-18mg around town) is becoming a pain in the ass.

i always keep on top of servicing - had recent long life plugs/synthetic oil/and all filters changed/ all belts changed (as didnt like a squeeling when it was damp)/ new ball joints/ all new brakes etc etc everything is always kept on top of.

But ive heard doing an ECU reset helps resolve the matter of poor mpg, do i have to take it to a tuning place or is there any step by step guides for me to do it myself?

Cheers Smile

gazzi123
Member
67
17-01-2020, 05:21 PM
#2
.....Just think on the actualt Voltage reading (i thinks thats one of the dials on main speedo clock) the highest it reaches is 9.5 ......Is this too low? and affecting my mpg/power?
gazzi123
17-01-2020, 05:21 PM #2

.....Just think on the actualt Voltage reading (i thinks thats one of the dials on main speedo clock) the highest it reaches is 9.5 ......Is this too low? and affecting my mpg/power?

is300_dino
Posting Freak
3,556
17-01-2020, 09:21 PM
#3
Battery voltage should be 13 to 14volts get a volt reader and check the terminals at the battery and alternator. To reset the ecu just disconect the battery for 5 to 10 minutes

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is300_dino
17-01-2020, 09:21 PM #3

Battery voltage should be 13 to 14volts get a volt reader and check the terminals at the battery and alternator. To reset the ecu just disconect the battery for 5 to 10 minutes


jae 2010 best lexus category show and shine winner
jae 2010 ice outlaw award 2nd place
jae 2011 ice outlaw award 1st place

el_bandido
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2,757
18-01-2020, 02:12 AM
#4
It also depends how you drive once you've reset the ECU.
el_bandido
18-01-2020, 02:12 AM #4

It also depends how you drive once you've reset the ECU.

sprinter2012
Posting Freak
2,484
18-01-2020, 05:03 AM
#5
Check the tyre pressures asap!

I was getting low 20s MPG, checked the tyres and found they were all about 30psi, so I pumped them back up to 45psi and bob's your uncle, close to 30mpg now Smile
sprinter2012
18-01-2020, 05:03 AM #5

Check the tyre pressures asap!

I was getting low 20s MPG, checked the tyres and found they were all about 30psi, so I pumped them back up to 45psi and bob's your uncle, close to 30mpg now Smile

toxo
Posting Freak
4,843
18-01-2020, 06:29 AM
#6
45psi! I bet you do get really good MPG with overinflated tyres, you've got very little contact with the road so less friction :lol:
Edited 28-02-2013, 04:03 PM by toxo.
toxo
18-01-2020, 06:29 AM #6

45psi! I bet you do get really good MPG with overinflated tyres, you've got very little contact with the road so less friction :lol:

toxo
Posting Freak
4,843
18-01-2020, 06:30 AM
#7
In fact, isn't that near maximum pressure for the tyres?
toxo
18-01-2020, 06:30 AM #7

In fact, isn't that near maximum pressure for the tyres?

sprinter2012
Posting Freak
2,484
18-01-2020, 06:38 AM
#8
toxo 45psi! I bet you do get really good MPG with overinflated tyres, you've got very little contact with the road so less friction :lol:

They are 18s if that makes a difference? I thought the lower profile means you need higher pressure?

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sprinter2012
18-01-2020, 06:38 AM #8

toxo 45psi! I bet you do get really good MPG with overinflated tyres, you've got very little contact with the road so less friction :lol:

They are 18s if that makes a difference? I thought the lower profile means you need higher pressure?

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is300_dino
Posting Freak
3,556
18-01-2020, 06:56 AM
#9
i dont normally go higher that 35 psi in my tyres, sure tony at wim recocomended around 34-36psi

jae 2010 best lexus category show and shine winner
jae 2010 ice outlaw award 2nd place
jae 2011 ice outlaw award 1st place
is300_dino
18-01-2020, 06:56 AM #9

i dont normally go higher that 35 psi in my tyres, sure tony at wim recocomended around 34-36psi


jae 2010 best lexus category show and shine winner
jae 2010 ice outlaw award 2nd place
jae 2011 ice outlaw award 1st place

toxo
Posting Freak
4,843
18-01-2020, 07:02 AM
#10
sprinter2012 They are 18s if that makes a difference? I thought the lower profile means you need higher pressure?

Sent from my LT26i using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2

Have a look on the sidewall of the tyre and see what the maximum rated pressure is. If you fill them cold you can add 3-4psi for when the air in the tyre is hot (maybe less for low profile tyres as they have a lot less air in).
toxo
18-01-2020, 07:02 AM #10

sprinter2012 They are 18s if that makes a difference? I thought the lower profile means you need higher pressure?

Sent from my LT26i using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2

Have a look on the sidewall of the tyre and see what the maximum rated pressure is. If you fill them cold you can add 3-4psi for when the air in the tyre is hot (maybe less for low profile tyres as they have a lot less air in).

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