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How long does it take to reset the computer?

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Old 02-11-2006, 04:05 PM
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Default How long does it take to reset the computer?

Im gonna put on my extensions for my car finally. how long do i have to unhook the battery for soo the computer resets?
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Old 02-11-2006, 04:07 PM
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i think its for like 10 seconds but just to be on the safe side i would do it for 10 minutes.
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Old 02-11-2006, 04:10 PM
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Default RE: How long does it take to reset the computer?

I ussually leave mine off for 5-10 minutes and that re-sets everything just fine.
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Old 02-11-2006, 04:11 PM
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2 min
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Old 02-11-2006, 04:14 PM
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Default RE: How long does it take to reset the computer?

I think you can just pull the ecm fuse rather than disconnecting the battery. Imo. 1 minute is good enough.
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Old 02-11-2006, 04:21 PM
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soo im just gonna disconect the battery and hook up the extension and it should be good right
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Old 02-11-2006, 04:24 PM
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yup
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