It works for me. Thank you so much. After putting everything back.I drove it for a minute and all warning signs are gone.

Keyless entry receiver stopped working on Tahoe and my hair was beginning to fall out until I did what you said and it solved problem. Tahoe was going into sleep mode and stopped listening for remote signal. Thankyou, sooo much unfortunately, hair still falling out for other reasons. Great video!.

Thank you for posting! This saved me a trip to the dealer to clear a fault code. Best description of this process I’ve seen on here. I recently changed out the coil packs and plugs on my e92 335i. I tried to reset the “service engine soon” light using several scanners but none of them could clear it or even see the fault code (presumably because it is now fixed). This fixed my only remaining problem, no more “service engine soon” light now. Only thing I might add is when hooking things back up to hook the positive up first. I’ve heard these cars are sensitive to that and it might cause a lot of other issues if the negative is hooked up first.

Thank you SO MUCH my car would not start after running into some water-But now it starts and runs

Thanks from Yukon, Canada, for doing this and your time budd...

Didn't see the dash lights BEFORE this procedure was done. Surely this would have been a good idea to show us a successful outcome.

@JamesSilcox-if9ke

8 ай бұрын

Whining never really helps anyone..

@ediwow0501.teevee

5 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same, we're not sure if the problem is fixed, cause we did not see any...

@dustinrudisill8962

5 ай бұрын

What?

@amram7139

4 ай бұрын

He said he had already fixed it prior to making the video. He’s showing the steps he used

@gregsteadman

Ай бұрын

I don't think he cares if the internet Cops got proof or not.Lol I bet the 2 losers who said they didn't see the light 1st lol I feel sorry for anyone who has to be around you cause I could only imagine 😅

It worked well. The radio and while making a Bluetooth call, they both would shut off for a few seconds and then come back on over and over, and I would lose power steering sometimes too. The check engine light came on and that's when I had Auto Zone give me a diagnostic trouble code, and it was showing the power train system, and ABS. Sure enough though, and the attendant tried to sell me a power train system for $456.90, but she made the mistake of saying that the codes just needed to be reset and that when I found this, and two other videos telling me to do this. Thank you very much!

@Loverofengines101

8 ай бұрын

I’m glad that it worked out for you my friend 🙏🏽

My k&n filTer felt off the pipe and my 18 taco threw an engine check code. I followed your instructions and it worked perfectly.Thank you!!!!

Thank you share that information I'm grateful for it and I'm going to try it on my Nissan and no 300ZX I clean the throttle body that really cleaned it good and I forgot to do that and I'm going to try something thank you for sharing your knowledge

The ECU packed in on my 1.7tdci zafira .Total nightmare .Got all parts from a donor car .Clocks .ignition and transponder .fuse boxes .Was a waste of time .Rear fuse box in energy model is different from my elite model .The ECU on it's own from the donor car never worked .has to be blank and reset .Finally got there with an ECU from ECUs to go in Redcar .Great result .Fixed now thank god .

Great hack. Technical name is battery reset. So cool you use the jumper cable. Normally I do it with a long extension.

Thanks friend very useful information very much appreciated 🙏🙏🙏🙏

2014 RAM 1500 5.7 hemi - Worked Perfectly! Thank you

Excellent advice I also turn on the head lamps while the battery terminals are off, it drains all energy and you get a full factory reset, excellent video!

@bradfallin2698

Жыл бұрын

@Sissiwit Sukisok You better check with Scotty on that one; he says although they don't light it still drains any power out of the capacitors.

@paulromsky9527

Жыл бұрын

@@bradfallin2698 I agree, Scotty does give the best advice on KZread.

@PamJohnson-iw2zt

Жыл бұрын

​@Paul Romsky what's wrong with 2006 pt cruiser dieing when crank up and sputtering

@user-te5mo8lu7k

Жыл бұрын

If the alternator is charging it's not going to die

@pattonmaning8781

Жыл бұрын

​@@PamJohnson-iw2ztcrankshaft positioning sensore ....

Excellent information 👍

I am about to try however your tips and tricks seems great. Thank you.

Thank for showing the procedures, very helpful video.

Love the video...very informative, the Toretto's body had me laughing for a good minute😂😂

Yes, that's right. When I upgraded LED light bulbs it might mess up the ECU as my dass board light sometimes come on and off, also the ignition. By chance I disconnect the battery and leaves it for about 10 minutes then reconnect it. I replaced all the light bulbs back from original. Wow, everything working as it used to be. The only thing in the video, I'd like to mention that : When disconnecting the cables from the old battery, disconnect the negative first, then the positive. Connect the new battery in the reverse order, positive then negative. Many thanks for your video.

@iflarnted

Жыл бұрын

You're right about disconnecting/reconnecting the battery terminals. To help discharge any power in the system faster, turn on the headlights.

@Motorhead2you

Жыл бұрын

Scotty reconmends a 2 ohm 10watt resister across the disconnected cables, same as ypu did with your single leg of your jumper leads.

@SuperDoober

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been having the same problem one of my rpm lights are out and my obd2 port doesn’t read anything and this is after I upgraded from halogen lights to led lights.. so should I reset my ECU

@hearditfirst8010

Жыл бұрын

​@@SuperDoober Did you? I'm finna reset mine as soon as I get home. I'm having a check engine light for map sensor, I've replaced it but the message still persists. This is my last hope before I take it to the Stealership.

Thank you so very much. I have a check engine light that is bothering me even after I have cleaned the throttle body. I will now try you tip.

@danandrei9197

Жыл бұрын

Did it worked?

@djsi38t

Жыл бұрын

@@danandrei9197 It will reset a check engine light but unless the problem that caused the CEL is fixed...the light will come back on again.

Great video! Thanks. Ignore the know it alls. They're experts on everything without ever doing anything.

I like Scottie Kilmer method of putting a resistor in the jumper cables chain to prevent any sparking from a sudden discharge.

THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE God bless you. 🤝

I agree hundred percent? Negative first then positive? And connect positive first then negative

Thank you so much bro I’m impressed 😆😆keep the videos coming, great content....

Hey thanks for information it was a good deal on how I'm going reset my ECM or ECU and again Thank.

We followed your instructions exactly and our 2017 Subaru outback reset perfectly. Thank you so much for your time on doing this video. We sure appreciate it!

@zardozyo

6 ай бұрын

Did same for my 2011 Outback. Worked fine, suggest leaving disconnected for two hours or so.

@edgardoiisarsaba6907

3 ай бұрын

So that’s mean you have to kept the car running for atleast 30 mins or 1 hr?

Awesome tips bro.. Suddenly my car got JUICER

Cleaned throttle body butterfly and bore yesterday, then disconnected the battery reading 12.80V (= good). With a voltmeter attached to the disconnected positive and negative cables this left a residual voltage of 1.23V. After 45 minutes this had dropped to 0.14V. After 12 hours residual voltage had dropped to 0.00V. Then reconnected the battery. Started the car now purring nicely at idle.

@mikaylabeverly7661

7 ай бұрын

So could I do this in 24 hours or less .. I'm guessing that would be a correct assumption.. but I'm in a pinch for time on my vw 2012 Eos Executive trim 2.0 TSI

@italianozuzu1232

5 ай бұрын

That's facts I change a lot of things of my car and it was running worse like the computer didn't read them. New maf sensor new EGR valve filters battery clean the trothle spark plugs and cables . And it was running worse than before

Liked and subbed. That 'Toronto Body' was definitely the issue in my car. 😄

Worked perfectly thanks.

La demontarea bornelor bateriei: 1. Se demonteaza NEGATIVUL ! 2. Apoi pozitivul. La montare: 1.Se monteaza POZITIVUL ! 2. Apoi Negativul. Astfel vei evita un scurtcircuit facut cu sculele si eventuale alte accidente inclusiv o explozie ! Take care my friend !👍

Than you so much. My car couldn’t start after fixing water pipes and hoses and oil cooler.❤

Great job very thrall keep up the great work.

THANK YOU! INFO' REALLY HELP'...

Thanks for the info man.

This really will reset your car to factory settings!!! Did it on my 2019 Camaro.

@bill6946

3 жыл бұрын

So did you have any dead wires such as from your ECU to your crank positioning sensor or from the ECU to your mass air flow I mean will it reset all that question

@chaukemt

2 жыл бұрын

Good video Can this procedure work on Holden commodore ve s1 v8. It keeps popping esp control fault and then shut of the esp. Please advice. Regards. Mikey

@AT-wl9yq

Жыл бұрын

@@bill6946 No.

@hearditfirst8010

Жыл бұрын

​@@bill6946 I think I have dead wires from my ECU to my manifold air pressure. I have since changed my manifold air pressure, but the check engine light still persists. I wonder if this will work

I just saw another video on KZread and it suggested a simpler method of simply taking out the ecu fuse , then replacing straight away? Would that work , although maybe best to wait 30 mins before replacing to give time for caps to discharge! Is this going to work ? Certainly easier than disconnecting the battery! 😊

I was involved in an electronics sector for 10yrs or so. And I learned that DC Grounds are in pivotal position in circuitry and I developed a habit that I always disconnect a positive side before a negative side so that there would be no floating voltages around components which might kill components on PC boards. Just words from my experience.

@kim.in.nature.

4 күн бұрын

Does it matter the order in which you reconnect them?

@notadoctor2598

3 сағат бұрын

​@@kim.in.nature.yes + then -

yes this works and remember -- if YOU have a remote starter, you will loose ability to use the remote starter if you live in a Northern climate and have one of these on your vehicle. The remote will need to be reprogramed to your car at the place you bought the darn remote starter. Mine cost me $25.00 to get this done. And it happened before when I had to replace battery a couple years ago... I guess, this is ONE fact the remote starter place does NOT tell you... so beware, when YOU disconnect battery for a few minutes as described in this video -- you will need to shell out another $25.00 to get the remote starter working again too... dang it... Stay warm my friend.... stay warm.....

@StitchDGlitch

Жыл бұрын

You can reprogram remote for remote start on your own. It’s easy.

There’s a measurable potential between the positive and negative cables when disconnected from the battery. I use a very thin copper wire wrapped several 100s of times around a pencil to create a “resistor”. Then connect one end to positive and the other end to negative. The connected voltmeter then shows a decreasing voltage. When voltage goes to zero the ECU is reset without damage.

@ChucklesMcGurk

8 ай бұрын

wire wrapped around a pencil creates an inductor not a resistor.

@andrew_koala2974

3 ай бұрын

Just use a 12 volt Light bulb Buy a few and keep them in reserve - before they become extinct Do not use LED lights STOP wasting time playing games wrapping a wire around a pencil. Perhaps you wish to re-invent the wheel One could also use a a 10KΩ RESISTOR at least 2 Watts - 5 watts is more than enough

My friend thanks for this video, it provides me good information, just today I did clean my car’s throttle body following your instructions and surprisingly it working so far. ❤❤❤❤

Tarattle body this guy is great had me cracking up every time he said it.😂😂

i love your presentation i hope it will workfor my nissan sentra

@MichelleLM88

9 ай бұрын

depends on what your issues with your Nissan Sentra because the problem going around right now with a lot of Nissans is that the ECM/ECU needs an update and reset it doesn’t update it. Look for the technical service bulletin or TSB.

Thanks for sharing, I will try this tomorrow morning 👍

@razaalitechfreelancer2579

3 жыл бұрын

@alza Mansfield did you try it?

@MicahHTX

11 ай бұрын

How that work

Hey bro, thanks for sharing it is great to see someone going through every step including safety tips, your awesome man, drive safe😃

@andrew_koala2974

3 ай бұрын

YOUR mother failed to teach you the difference between YOUR and YOU ARE Clearly there are no geniuses in your family and never likely to be. It must be a genetic error bro And there is no available remedy to reset that

You made a short between the positive and negative poles. The correct way is to connect a 12 volt lamp between the two poles. Any remaining charge in the capacitors will discharge its charge in the lamp’s resistance.

Thanks. It worked very well on my car after a few repairs. Great video.

Thanks for the great video.. Always learning.. I have a vauxhall vivaro 2012 2.0 cdti, unfortunately error code DF067 injection multiplexed emission missing, and ecu no communication.. I have checked the midle connection to ecu, and I noticed that I do not have 12V on the wire T2 PIN 4Q of to connect to ecu.. Can be that the problem with my van? Thanks

@regcatu7403

Жыл бұрын

Pppp

But was a good information thank you God bless you

That's good info. IDK, sounds as if circuit has capacitors. Thanks.

Good Job! Thank you!

Great. Must one use the jumper cables? What if just a rod firmly attached to both terminal? Will it work too?

Thank you for this tutorial sir, you just saved me at least 300$ for reprogramming the PCM, I know the video is about ECU, but this also worked ( at least for me) to reprogram the PCM ( my engine light was on )

@Arifin53

8 ай бұрын

What does he do?? Disconnect battery cable & connect positive & negetive togather?? Please answer Thanks

Thanks! Good info to reset the computer on cars

You can use the other "positive cable" as well. Doesnt have to be the "Negative cable" So it doent matter which cable you are using as longs as its just the cable.

@jeffalbro4534

Жыл бұрын

The only reason to take the negative off first is so your wrech does not ark to ground. If your taking the Possitive off It might, could be a bad thing, if it welds it's self to ground. Some batterys (in good shape) can have 800+ amps. You can weld with that, or burn up your car too.

Thanks for this video. I’m driving a 2011 mazda 3 & having a TCM issues. Don’t have enough money to buy the new one or fixing it. I wonder if this trick works well with Mazdas? That way for my inspection. It’ll pass.

Thank, today I had the problem with 2017 Nissan Sentra Sr turbo and is fixed now. Thank big help

Thank you, going to try this!

Interesting video! one little tip always when disconnecting the battery ,take off negative terminal first and when reconnecting the put on the negative terminal on last to avoid short circuits also removing the positive first can possably cause more of a spark and you do not want sparks near a gassing battery (hydrogen gas!) I'm looking forward to more vids cheers

@Pgan803

8 ай бұрын

Why?

@danstefancic8414

8 ай бұрын

Correct.

@zepp3lin

7 ай бұрын

​@@Pgan803why?, Because that's what she said....

@lovemorentete

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I am going to try it on my 2001 passat and I hope it's going to work. I'd like to hear if anyone has tried it on a car similar to mine

@eugeneamoroso5998

4 ай бұрын

very informative.thanks

Great idea; however, seriously consider one crucial modification. Although I am not a general electrician, I did earn the certificate. That stated, connecting the positive and negative cables together drains downstream capacitors in the various circuits; however, it also short-circuits them as well, short-circuiting that can possibly damage delicate ECU circuit components. Therefore, I would recommend using a capacitor discharge tool like the one described in an IFIXIT article, “Constructing a Capacitor Discharge Tool,” by Andrew Bookholt. Years-ago, I created such a tool, adding alligator clips for convenience as well. Finally, for safety sake, when reconnecting the battery of a negatively-grounded vehicle, start and finish connecting the positive cable, ending by placing the battery terminal protection cover on the positive post. The last thing one wants to do is wrench-around the positive terminal while a battery cable is connected to the negative terminal. If one’s wrench should accidently come in contact with the frame, sparks will fly. For a negatively-grounded vehicle, that is why one always disconnects the negative cable first and then the positive and reconnects the positive cable first (completely) and then the negative. When jumping a negative-ground vehicle, connect the negative jumper cable to the frame, not the negative battery post, avoiding the consequences of a possible battery explosion. In any case, always wear adequate eye protection.

@elainerussell924

Жыл бұрын

Wow thanks for the documentary but only one down fall I fell asleep reading it it took me a second try

@captainjack6890

Жыл бұрын

The capacitor discharge tools isnt necessary. The capacitor would be discharging through the circuitry of the ECU which already has resisors in it. Remember, its because the capacitor are seeing an open circuit when the battery is removed that is why they hold the charge. They would eventually drain after a long time. Shorting the terminals speeds up the process. We use to do this for old computers as well, unplug it, remove the CMOS battery, short a certain jumper and voila, your pasword protection is gone 😂

@jeffnoble9757

8 ай бұрын

Thank you great advice

@powderdays7557

8 ай бұрын

I eat crayons. Can you draw pictures for me?

@zepp3lin

7 ай бұрын

Disconnect Negative, press the horn at your steering to discharge if you want to, wait a minute then connect back the negative and start the engine, voila all the codes will clear. It's that simple, no positive to wrench, no jumper cables and don't need to waste precious time waiting. Just need a minute of your life of waiting.

Make sure you have the radio code if your radio uses one, and disconnect the NEGATIVE cable first

@andreevans7720

Жыл бұрын

Does the dame apply to a hybrid vehicle? I have a 2016 Honda grace, recently changed the rack and pinion and SAS and VSA light is now on

@joseadrianmascorroaguirre1387

Жыл бұрын

It worked, tnx... No disrespect. but I find kinda funny some of the things you pronounce.

@davidcww123

Жыл бұрын

​@@joseadrianmascorroaguirre1387

@ratataran

Жыл бұрын

@@andreevans7720 those lights need a dealer scan tool or a good snap on type scanner, and will need to be relearned. This is necessary for warning systems and backup lines in the backup camera.

@ratataran

Жыл бұрын

@@andreevans7720 also, you will definitely need an alignment.

Well, it will work with many cars older than 2012 models. But, many of the late models, say from 2014 models . Also , if the malfunctions are not corrected , the codes and the malfunction lights are going to come back.

@Loverofengines101

2 жыл бұрын

You're the only person who understands this video Thanks 😊 🙏🏾

You should always connect the positive cable first to avoid sparks

So Goods Thank you verry much / Fc.From Thailand.

Ok so I have a good one for you. 2017 Ford Feista SE, non-turbo 1.6. Great car but about a month ago my wife was driving and the brakes seemed to apply themselves eventually bringing the car to a stop, would move. You could put it in drive or reverse and it would act like it wanted to go but was like somebody was standing on the brakes. When I pulled the from calipers they were very hard to get off. I took a guess and figured the ABS module bit when I replaced it my scanner was not able to reprogram it so I cleaned up the old electrical portion from the old one and put it back on, now the brakes still go to the floor

Amigo ,always remove negative terminal first,if you accidently let your spanner touch earth..the whole body of the car, while removing positive side first you may end up with no ECU.

@morriewyatt6234

2 жыл бұрын

Probably no spanner either. Not to mention possible burns, and the dire need for a new set of underpants.

Am happy to see you again

@Loverofengines101

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much my friend 😊🙏🏾🙏🏾

The EEPROM is there for such a noble try clearing all modules. You can only do so much especially 4th and 5th generation security modules.

Good. I like it as I am facing same problem with my Toyota Corolla car. I will do it to know how it works

@Loverofengines101

Жыл бұрын

it works for me and my Honda is running great up to now

@vikaasgw

11 ай бұрын

​@Lover of Engines will this work on a mercedes e class 2011 reg, diesel automatic. I need to reset the ecu as I coded something via a diag tool and now car won't start?

Thanks for sharing. This method is close to my "Frankenstein Reset"? I was informed on how to reset my PCM and ECM by a "honest mechanic" at a GM Dealership in Texas. When your vehicle has been parked and engine off and is cool to the human touch, you disconnect the battery cables, wrap them in clean rag and let the vampire electronics slowly lose the juice: I usually wait until 30-mins to 60-mins and sometimes it is a couple of hours. When I return I close the circuit by touching the negative and positive cables together for about 10-to-15 seconds then I reconnect the battery cables back onto the battery - start the engine and the whole system is reset and does a system check. I recently had to do it again to rule-out false sensors - the "Check Engine Light" has been gone for nearly a week, but the metal rattling noise is back - I am praying it is not my catalytic converter

Thank you for the information.

Thank you! Very informative! God bless brother!

Nice! Just some thought coming to me. I wonder if anything like the clock, trip meter or odometer might be reset by this operation? Also, like in my car there are other displays - radio station memory, volume memory, fuel consumption memory, estimated miles remaining before need to refuel, keyfob ID and who knows what else...

@Whalewhalewell

11 күн бұрын

Clock yes, key fob ID is extreme lol

Thanks homie! God bless

Great video, very helpful. Thank you. I have a quick question: my honda civic 2012 EX only charges when the headlights are ON. If I'm driving with my headlights OFF, it will drain my battery gradually. My battery and alternator are tested and they are good. You think resetting the ECU would help?

@ronnylegend83

2 жыл бұрын

Can i do this with a 2000 Mercedes benz ML 320 also?

Thank for these and hope it will work on Lexus RX 300

@Loverofengines101

2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully

Excellent comment, but also very basic common sense to disconnect the negative first to avoid accidentally shorting out the battery

Its a useful way. Thanks for shearing.

of course some cars require re-calibrating certain sensors like electronic power steering sensors and electric window sensors, maybe entertainment center code input when battery power is removed for more than a couple of minutes!

Will isolating the leads from the battery and shorting them out work for a hybrid? Or will it affect the high voltage battery?

I got my transmission fixed but there is hard shifts i wanted reset pcm or tcm whatever its called im gonna try this thanks for the tip

i love the sound of your voice

Thank you myman. I will try with my E46 that airbag light show up and i already replaced to the new airbags but the light is still there.

Will this work on a car with the reduced power light on?

Great video

[thank, you for you're helpful video]👍

You should always remove the NEGATIVE side first then the POSITIVE. Replace the POSITIVE side first then finally replace the NEGATIVE last.

@Beethoven2949

Жыл бұрын

That's completely incorrect 😂, the negative side or black wire is essentially the same as earth/ground connection. ALWAYS when jump starting or connecting a battery put the negative wire on first, it acts as a ground wire and stops sparks flying everywhere.

@Beethoven2949

Жыл бұрын

When you jump start a car you dont even have to connect the negative wire to the battery you can connect it straight to the metal body of the car because it's acting as an earth/ground

@daveh1289

Жыл бұрын

Wrong. Disconnect negative first, reconnect it last.

@royhancock1817

Жыл бұрын

​@skankhunt42 amen. That's correct. The negative should be last to take off because of safety. The positive 1st. Then, when placing things back, neg 1st, then pos. That way uou keep a ground in case something goes wrong.

@royhancock1817

Жыл бұрын

He did the right thing by removing the pos first.then the negative. You need to keep the ground in case something goes wrong, that way it's grounded. U always hook the negative 1st and pos last to be on the safe side.

Thanks it worked💪🏾

Hello great video got a question I just recently had a engine installed into my 2006 Toyota Camry and motor is good it cranks over but won’t start so will this work for that type of situation?

@freakytrel

Жыл бұрын

Check to be sure the earthing is well grounded.

How often do we need to do this resetting the ECM computer? Everytime we cleaned the maf sensor or throttle body or at least once a year? Thanks for the video. Is there any symptoms so we can reset the computer?

I had set Injection Quantity through adaptation using vcds in my Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI ALH 2005. Will this help to restore it to stock value 32768? I don't have the scan tool right now and wanted to know if there's way of doing it manually.

Great video!

@lover of engines , the brother how you doing ? I want to ask you if you do the same process you do to your car in a 2010 Acura MDX it will work? And if you had any previous computer updates it will erase the updates or it will not affect those ecu updates ? Thank you

@Loverofengines101

2 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure this will work for Acura because Honda make Acura

@rushdidaniels4832

Жыл бұрын

Hi brother..will this method work on Isuzu Kb200 petrol fuel injection van mine wont start..thnx keep well.

Thank A lot you help me

This really work man👍

Thanks for the info. Thanks for sharing!

It works but safer for ECU is to put a 10 watt 1 ohm resistor across the battery cables after they both are removed from the battery

I have a 2007 Nissan Altima, will the procedure work on mine? And are the negative terminal cables necessary?

After you did that and started the vehicle , did you shut it off and restart the vehicle ? Because if you did the check engine light will return .