Quick ECU Reset kit How-To
Tools needed:
-Long large flathead screwdriver
-Soldering gun(optional)
-Wire strippers
-Philips screwdriver
-Drill gun and Uni-bit(or a drill bit)
-Needle nose pliers
-Flashlight(maybe)
Materials needed:
-Solder(optional)
Installation:
-First off, make sure car is off and key is not in the ignition.
-Start by pulling the yellow 20 amp ASD fuse out of the fuse box under the hood. Set it aside.
-Then using your long flathead, push the grommet in the fire wall through into the cabin (see picture below)
-Once the grommet is out of the way, grab the wire included with the kit. Straighten it out and fold it perfectly in half. At the crease where you folded the wire, you will need to use the flat head to shove the wire through the firewall.
-Once the wire is shoved through, you can use the flathead to pull the wire through into the cabin (Make sure you
DO NOT pull the wire all the way through or else you will have to go back and re-run the wires through the firewall again.)
-Cut the wire perfectly in half after it has been pulled through.
-Wire nuts are provided, but you can use butt connectors or even do it right and solder it up and put heat shrink tubing around it.
-This is the part where you need to figure out where to mount it. I leave that up to you. You can basically mount it anywhere you want, but the idea is for it to be within the drivers reach, yet out of plain site due to the fact it doubles as a kill switch. Pictures below shows how you can mount it.
The tray will pop out at the two clips circled in red.
-I kept the installation as easy as possible by using a switch with wire leads and also it being circular mounted.
Get a drill gun with a bit the same size as the outside threaded housing of the switch or use a uni-bit the widen the hole to the correct size. The blue arrow reffers to the long plastic on the back of the tray. You may need to cut it down a little if you use the location shown.
-Attach one of the wires you cut to the fuse holder with wire nuts provided. Soldering is preferred but anything usually works. While doing this, make sure you put the 20amp fuse provided in the kit into the new fuse holder. The stock fuse can be kept incase you need it.
-Then connect the other end of that fuse holder to either lead coming from the switch. (make sure switch is ran to where you need it before you wire it up)
-Then the other lead coming from the switch will connect directly to the other wire you cut in half earlier in the install.
(DO NOT LEAVE THEM OPEN WIRE OR CONNECTED WITH ONLY ELECTRICAL TAPE) Remember, if any of these wires come loose, your car may turn off on you while driving!!! Make sure everything is hooked up nicely and you can make sure nothing comes loose (i.e. wire nuts, solder, butt connectors etc. by wrapping with electrical tape.
-Once the wires are all connected in the car, go under the hood and connect the “claw” into the spot on the fuse box where the yellow ASD fuse was.
-After that’s done, it’s time to check if it’s working. Put your key in the ignition and start it up. If the car doesn’t start, there is either a loose connection, no connection, or the switch is in the off position. Check the switch first. If the car does start, the kit is hooked up correct.
-While the car is running from the previous test, flip the switch off. The car should turn off. If it doesn’t, more than likely the power is jumping terminals at the “claw” in the fuse box under the hood.
-If everything is working how it should, you’re all set. Use zip ties provided to hide away all the newly added wires. Put everything back like you pulled it out.
Resetting Computer:
-In order to reset the computer after installation, you will only need to flip the switch in the off position for 10 seconds, then flip back on. Since it doubles as a kill switch, you can leave it off while at the mall or movies or even at night. This will give you a fresh reset as much as you desire.
-At any point in time you can go back to stock in a matter of seconds. Just go under the hood and pull out the “claw” from the fuse box and replace it with the stock 20amp fuse that was in there. Hide the wires from the claw and the dealer or whom ever will never know the difference.
-Remember, be creative when your looking for a spot to mount the switch. You can use our spot shown, or anywhere else out of sight.
-Now, reset and enjoy!
