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    I have heard + from some people and - from others. Which one, i doing this because i just put on the intake and the ses light has came on.
    I unhook the negative while i was putting it in
    yesterday.
    \"DRive it like you sTole it\"<br />RIP<br />Black 97 Camaro RS A4 (Y87)<br />3.42 LSD, Flowmaster exhaust(3in),<br />Slp Cold air intake Stage3 weight reduction (removed spare and jack)<br />\"Now a question of ettiquite, do I give you the *** <br />or the crotch?\" <br />~Tyler~ (FC)<br />!!!!NEW Ride Silver!!!! 03 WRX \"stock\"

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    i guess ill try + if no one is going to reply. ???
    \"DRive it like you sTole it\"<br />RIP<br />Black 97 Camaro RS A4 (Y87)<br />3.42 LSD, Flowmaster exhaust(3in),<br />Slp Cold air intake Stage3 weight reduction (removed spare and jack)<br />\"Now a question of ettiquite, do I give you the *** <br />or the crotch?\" <br />~Tyler~ (FC)<br />!!!!NEW Ride Silver!!!! 03 WRX \"stock\"

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    • #3
      <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by edgejme:
      I have heard + from some people and - from others. Which one, i doing this because i just put on the intake and the ses light has came on.
      I unhook the negative while i was putting it in
      yesterday.
      <hr></blockquote>

      +

      It will relearn pretty quickly, especially if you give it a head start by resetting...
      \'98 A4 Camaro v6-&gt;v8 conversion, and STS kit next<br />v6: 13.6 Powerdyne, 13.2 150 shot, 13.8 120 shot, 14.3 85 shot, 15.7 stock<br />v8(na): 12.18@113, 392rwhp<br />Moderator on <a href=\"http://www.mtfba.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.mtfba.org</a> and <a href=\"http://www.frrax.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.frrax.com</a> (Road Race & Autocross)<br /><a href=\"http://community.webshots.com/user/johnduncan10\" target=\"_blank\">Car pics</a>, <a href=\"http://www.trscca.com\" target=\"_blank\">TN Region SCCA</a>

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      • #4
        You can use either or. They both do the same thing. Usually it is the - for cutting power though
        1995 Firebird 3.8 A4, 140,000 miles and going strong<br />Basically Stock, college=poor <p>Junior Mechanical Engineering Student: Milwaukee School of Engineering; Cpl, MN Army National Guard...just got promoted :)

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        • #5
          If you know someone that has an OBD-II scanner, they can do it for you without messing up your "learned" settings.

          Also, if there is an Autozone nearby, they will do it for free too.

          I finally broke down and bought a scanner - with four cars in the house and being an ex-mechanic, I am always tinkering with somebody's ride. Not a bad deal for $139. It's not the top of the line (no where even near it), but I can read codes and clear them without having to run to my buddy's shop, and if I need to do some heavy-duty tracking of readings (snap-shots of sensors, etc... I can still borrow his $800 jewel).

          Back to the issue of cutting power? Use the negative cable - its safer to disconnect the negative cable, because if yor wrench slips and touches any bare metal, you are not shorting anything out. Do the same while disconnecting the postivie cable, and you wrench becomes a spark-generator! ;)

          [ July 23, 2002: Message edited by: rockotman ]</p>
          ...it\'s lonely out in space...

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          • #6
            <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by edgejme:
            I have heard + from some people and - from others<hr></blockquote>

            ooops, I was confused on what you meant by your question. I thought you meant is it a plus to reset the computer or not...

            The most definite way to reset it, is not by disconnecting a battery cable.

            Instead, find the pcm and batt fuses under the hood. Turn on the key (but don't start the car). Pull the pcm and the batt fuses. Some people say wait for a click... I've never heard mine click. Turn off the key. Put the fuses back in.
            \'98 A4 Camaro v6-&gt;v8 conversion, and STS kit next<br />v6: 13.6 Powerdyne, 13.2 150 shot, 13.8 120 shot, 14.3 85 shot, 15.7 stock<br />v8(na): 12.18@113, 392rwhp<br />Moderator on <a href=\"http://www.mtfba.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.mtfba.org</a> and <a href=\"http://www.frrax.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.frrax.com</a> (Road Race & Autocross)<br /><a href=\"http://community.webshots.com/user/johnduncan10\" target=\"_blank\">Car pics</a>, <a href=\"http://www.trscca.com\" target=\"_blank\">TN Region SCCA</a>

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            • #7
              So if I'm going to install a Jet Chip this wekend I shouldn't just disconnect the battery for 20 minutes and then make the install?
              <b>Red 1999 Firebird M5</b><br />Whisper Lid,Borla Catback,K&N,Dual Friction Center Force Clutch,Hurst Shifter w/Lou\'s Short Stick,!FRA,Suncoast Ramair hood,160 Thermo,!maf,Chrome ZO6 Wheels, Painted Calipers, CIA Headers, Taylor Wires, NGK Spark Plugs, 3\" Catco, Jet Chip Stage II, BMR STB, LCA, PHR, SFC, Fan Switch, FTRA<br /><b>Old Dyno Numbers: 183 RWHP, 217 RWTRQ</b><br /><a href=\"http://community.webshots.com/user/redsixer\" target=\"_blank\">http://community.webshots.com/user/redsixer</a>

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