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Old 10-11-2009, 08:59 PM
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I did this today, and I couldnt believe the difference, I freakin smoked a Z06, then a F430 bad!!
Old 10-11-2009, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by jeowen
I did this today, and I couldnt believe the difference, I freakin smoked a Z06, then a F430 bad!!
you're kidding right??
Old 10-11-2009, 09:08 PM
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you're kidding right??
LOL- yea man, however I did do it today then took it for a "spirited drive"- tough for me to tell a difference, but everyone is acting like they just gained 100 hp
Old 10-11-2009, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ACE32TL
i did this today to my car, and it was instantly noticable. Wasnt expecting much but i did notice the difference off the line.
Just so EVERYONE knows this ONLY applies to 5AT trannys.
Old 10-11-2009, 10:40 PM
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Loved it

it was awesome, I just did it today and noticed the throttle response!!
I've had the 04 for a year now and have been irked by the lack of throttle repsonse but just figured it was Honda's tuning... but saw this post and gave the ecu a reset and the lag coming out of turns is gone!
Old 10-11-2009, 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by gotkilled
you're kidding right??
hehe umm yeah he is kidding :-) You do realize Z06's have over 500hp right hehe
Old 10-11-2009, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by pilotman28
Just so EVERYONE knows this ONLY applies to 5AT trannys.
I was going to give this a try on my 6mt..
Old 10-12-2009, 12:01 AM
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I did what Inaccurate posted and man it was a big difference. When i started the car it ideled a bit differnet( was a little higher than normal ) and when i took it for a drive and gave it some gas and the throttle response was amazing.
Old 10-12-2009, 12:25 AM
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^ I just did it about an hour ago and took it for a quick test drive with my brother. He said he noticed a difference, iI on the other hand didn't notice much (mabie cause i drive it like a maniac on a regurlar basis)
Old 10-12-2009, 12:26 AM
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^^ man i cannot type today!!
Old 10-12-2009, 04:15 AM
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Originally Posted by pilotman28
Just so EVERYONE knows this ONLY applies to 5AT trannys.
I notice a difference on my 6MT every time I do it
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Old 10-12-2009, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by tweeder82o
it was awesome, I just did it today and noticed the throttle response!!
I've had the 04 for a year now and have been irked by the lack of throttle repsonse but just figured it was Honda's tuning... but saw this post and gave the ecu a reset and the lag coming out of turns is gone!
too bad now the throttle is TOO sensitive :shakehead
i used to be able to rest my foot on the pedal, now i'd have to hold up my foot off of it and it's hurting my shin!
Old 10-12-2009, 11:31 AM
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can someone post a link to the official steps to follow? Just curious... i tried the method mentioned here but I think did something wrong because I didn't notice much difference.
Old 10-12-2009, 12:06 PM
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does this reset nav / radio settings?
Old 10-12-2009, 12:17 PM
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i like the replies from the 6MT guys lol
Old 10-12-2009, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by dommafia
can someone post a link to the official steps to follow? Just curious... i tried the method mentioned here but I think did something wrong because I didn't notice much difference.
i personally did these steps:

-insert key in ignition and twist to ON (just before the crank/start position)
-flat foot the throttle for 10 seconds
-release the throttle and twist key to the OFF position but DO NOT remove key
-wait 2 minutes (i actually timed it)
-start the car and drive normally

you should notice a difference, especially if you make a few quick jabs at the throttle. WOT starts and midrange punch are noticeably stronger
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Old 10-12-2009, 01:00 PM
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I just did the reset and took it for quick drive around the block. A little peppier off the line and mid range... Nothing major though.
Old 10-12-2009, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by packohotdogs
I just did the reset and took it for quick drive around the block. A little peppier off the line and mid range... Nothing major though.
Ditto... '06 with 60k. The initial response is much better, but beyond that it seems pretty much the same. I'll do it again after seafoaming and replacing plugs.
Old 10-12-2009, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ajs800
Ditto... '06 with 60k. The initial response is much better, but beyond that it seems pretty much the same. I'll do it again after seafoaming and replacing plugs.
i have an 06 with 41k original miles. i try and maintain the car as best i can and it still had a noticeable improvement. its not like it transformed into a whole new car, but it just came "alive" more now
Old 10-12-2009, 01:50 PM
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does this reset the ECU also?
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Originally Posted by CL-S progression 01
does this reset the ECU also?
This is for resetting the ECU
Old 10-12-2009, 02:06 PM
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sorry i meant transmission ECU... lol forgot to throw that in there
Old 10-12-2009, 02:11 PM
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I did it but din't see any difference, is there any way to know if i did the procedure correctly?
Old 10-12-2009, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by TL on "20"
I did it but din't see any difference, is there any way to know if i did the procedure correctly?
it's probably the 20"s weighing you down
Old 10-12-2009, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by TL on "20"
I did it but din't see any difference, is there any way to know if i did the procedure correctly?
You'll know you've done it right when you step on the happy pedal.
Old 10-12-2009, 04:51 PM
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going to do it right now !!!!
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Doesn't the Type-S have a different ECU? That could explain it...
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I say you guys are smoking some crack lol :-) I did the ECU reset on my 07 Type S before I left work tonight and noticed no difference. I even tried both methods mentioned above exactly as they were described. Shifting was exact same and throttle response felt the same. Acceleration felt good but thats probably because it was only 34 degrees driving home. Maybe this only works on the older TL's who knows. I think this is one of those things where your mind was playing tricks on you and making you want to believe it made a difference.

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Old 10-12-2009, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by AtlM5
Doesn't the Type-S have a different ECU? That could explain it...
Probably, I mean it does have a different transmission and engine all together so it very well may. Like I said before I tried both methods mentioned and it did nothing to my 07 auto Type S. Not that it matters because resetting the ECU doesnt add HP anyway (as some seem to make it sound) :-)
Old 10-12-2009, 05:28 PM
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Is there any negative consequences to doing this TOO often?
I have a 6MT TSX and I am going to try this right now and if it works Im gonna want to do it more and more often im sure.
Old 10-12-2009, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ttk5
Is there any negative consequences to doing this TOO often?
I have a 6MT TSX and I am going to try this right now and if it works Im gonna want to do it more and more often im sure.
It doesn't do anything if you have a 6MT...
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Thumbs up Resetting the ECU - On a TSX

Hey BukvaMan and everyone else... I know I'm in the wrong place, but I read this and decided to do it on my TSX. Why not right? Well it worked. My car does respond better and yes ZOOM ZOOM. I remember telling the wifey that my car just felt lazy! Now, I have a smile on my face even as I type this. For those who are skeptic about doing on their TL, it worked on a TSX.

K I'll take this to the TSX side, just wanted to share this.
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just did this in my 08 type s....no difference
Old 10-13-2009, 08:18 AM
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K i just did the reset and no difference... on my 01 cl-s

I wasn't expecting my car to get any faster than it already is. Throttle response is retarded FAST! and it pulls like a monster.

HOWEVER the shifting got smoother! that made me happy
Old 10-13-2009, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by type-s'er
just did this in my 08 type s....no difference
Same here...no difference.
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Originally Posted by sixsixfour
i personally did these steps:

-insert key in ignition and twist to ON (just before the crank/start position)
-flat foot the throttle for 10 seconds
-release the throttle and twist key to the OFF position but DO NOT remove key
-wait 2 minutes (i actually timed it)
-start the car and drive normally

you should notice a difference, especially if you make a few quick jabs at the throttle. WOT starts and midrange punch are noticeably stronger
thx brah!
Old 10-13-2009, 07:14 PM
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no difference on mine lol
Old 10-14-2009, 03:17 AM
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so i just did this to my TL and i beat a shelby. and on top of that, i did 0-60 on just 4.6 seconds! this is so amazing.. there is a god..

hahajk Inaccurate

Wow, i'm surprised that this works.. i gotta try it out myself. I wished i knew this earlier so I would do this before going to the track..
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I did mine yesterday. I didnt know my car could accelerate this good. THANKS!!
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obv there is a downfall to this almost certain loss of mpg

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