waseem1978 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Hi Members, I reved the z hard on neutral and the engine management light appeared. Does anyone know how to get rid off it????? Waseem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNABASHED Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 don't rev as hard next time? seriously though, check the code thrown up and found out what the problem is, might just be a fuel issue if you had only just started her up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 if you check in the FAQ there is a step by step on how to reset the ECU. This will clear the engine management light error but its a good idea to find out what error code the ECU is kicking up. The guide tells you how to find this out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNABASHED Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Confirm that accelerator pedal is fully released, turn ignition switch ON and wait 3 seconds. Repeat the following two procedures quickly five times within 5 seconds: Fully depress the accelerator pedal (HARD). Fully release the accelerator pedal. Wait 7 seconds, fully depress the accelerator pedal and keep it for approx. 10 seconds until the CEL starts blinking. **at this point you need to count the CEL light flashes, think it starts by flashes 10 times slowly to indicate it is beginning then faster for the code. For example if it flashes 10 times slowly, 3 times fast, 2 times fast, 5 times fast 10 times slow then the code would be 325, then just match to the code list. Then if you want to clear the code: Fully release the accelerator pedal (while the CEL is still blinking) Wait about 10 seconds. Fully depress the accelerator pedal and keep it for more than 10 seconds. Fully release the accelerator pedal (The CEL light will continue to blink). Turn ignition switch to OFF position and now you can start the car. The CEL light should be gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Hi Members, I reved the z hard on neutral and the engine management light appeared. Does anyone know how to get rid off it????? Waseem Never do that ... it's not clever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbramble Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I just fitted a pop charger but my engine management light is on. Tried the reset routine above a load of times but I cant get it to work. (light wont flash) Am I missing something? Car is an '05 Roadster UK manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Always read the code before resetting it, you might well find out what's wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbramble Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 The timing is very critical, it should work though. Depending on where you are there may be a member with a reader that they can plug in to check. Always nice to identify the problem if you can. I am a mechanic and have a reader at my old work, just a pain in the neck to get over there. I can't see it being a real problem as it only came on after I fitted the pop charger, car drives fine too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNABASHED Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I'm a dab hand at the manual method now and can get it first time, every time! Let me know if you need a hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbramble Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Thanks! I am struggling! Do I have to use those exact and precise intervals? ie it wont work if I wait 4 secs after ignition rather than 3? Are the 5 throttle pushes 1 per second or just do it as quick as possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 The timing is very critical, it should work though. Depending on where you are there may be a member with a reader that they can plug in to check. Always nice to identify the problem if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNABASHED Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Thanks! I am struggling! Do I have to use those exact and precise intervals? ie it wont work if I wait 4 secs after ignition rather than 3? Are the 5 throttle pushes 1 per second or just do it as quick as possible? the first 5 throttle presses are most important, I found that they don't have to be exact but you must make sure the throttle goes as far down as possible and all way back each time and have to fit them all in under 5 seconds. when you turn ignition on some of the dash lights go out after the 3 seconds and thats your cue to start pressing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 just a dumb question, but when you fitted the pop charger did you refit the O2 sensor onto the inlet pipe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stesrg Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Confirm that accelerator pedal is fully released, turn ignition switch ON and wait 3 seconds.Repeat the following two procedures quickly five times within 5 seconds: Fully depress the accelerator pedal (HARD). Fully release the accelerator pedal. Wait 7 seconds, fully depress the accelerator pedal and keep it for approx. 10 seconds until the CEL starts blinking. **at this point you need to count the CEL light flashes, think it starts by flashes 10 times slowly to indicate it is beginning then faster for the code. For example if it flashes 10 times slowly, 3 times fast, 2 times fast, 5 times fast 10 times slow then the code would be 325, then just match to the code list. Then if you want to clear the code: Fully release the accelerator pedal (while the CEL is still blinking) Wait about 10 seconds. Fully depress the accelerator pedal and keep it for more than 10 seconds. Fully release the accelerator pedal (The CEL light will continue to blink). Turn ignition switch to OFF position and now you can start the car. The CEL light should be gone. Wow thanks for that just what I needed mine is on because I de-catted it need some spacers for the probes if I thrash it the light comes on ! Ste . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNABASHED Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 like Ekona said, even if your 99% certain what the fault is it's still best to find out what is is before you clear it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 just a dumb question, but when you fitted the pop charger did you refit the O2 sensor onto the inlet pipe? The O2 sensors are nowhere near the intake, I think you mean the MAF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 the sensor that detects how much air is coming thro the air intake.... HAPPY? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbramble Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 the sensor that detects how much air is coming thro the air intake.... HAPPY? Haha he isn't being a pedant. An O2 sensor does actually measure oxygen content in the exhaust gas so as to establish the correct afr. A MAF, also known as Air mass sensor or air flow meter detects the quantity of air entering the intake therefore allowing for a fueling alterations. If the MAF is the type I think, it uses a heated wire. As the air passes the wire cooling it the electrical resistance changes enormously, this resistance reading is sent to the ECU and this is how it works. Old AFM's on early fuel injection systems used a big old flap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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