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Old Sep 9, 2002 | 04:52 PM
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Question. If I do any mods on my 89 Ford Bronco, like advance the timming, K&N air filter, Removing the colant line to the throttle body, and ignition coil. Should I reset the computer?
 
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Old Sep 9, 2002 | 05:12 PM
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You don't have to do it, but you might want to anyway. They usually run better afterwards. (Assuming you give it the proper re-learn procedure.)

It can't hurt!


 
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Old Sep 9, 2002 | 09:17 PM
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>You don't have to do it, but you might want to anyway. They
>usually run better afterwards. (Assuming you give it the
>proper re-learn procedure.)
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>It can't hurt!
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What is the proper "re-learn procedure" ?????
 
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 10:32 AM
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 10-Sep-02 AT 11:33 AM (EST)]Let it idle for a few minutes, and then do 2 wide open throttle accellerations from a dead stop.

This is what I have always heard. Anyone else care to tell me if I'm wrong?


 
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 02:00 PM
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I don't think you need to do anything in particular after resetting the computer. Just drive it normally. Otherwise it would be clearly spelled out in the owners manual & a label near the battery.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 03:24 PM
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If you just drive it, it will eventually relearn the settings, but it will take a weeks worth of driving before it does. The procedure about takes 5 minutes, and you won't have a crappy running truck for a week.

:-X23
 
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 11:37 PM
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Hey,
You said advamce the timing to what?
what does removing the coolant line on the throttle body do?
Thanx, Doug
 
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 04:10 PM
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>Hey,
>You said advamce the timing to what?
>what does removing the coolant line on the throttle body do?
>Thanx, Doug
Doug these are h.p. tips. Do a search in here you will find them
 
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 02:05 AM
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just disconnect the battery for 15 minutes then start the truck!:-staun
 
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 06:22 AM
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Actually Ford has a published procedure for setting up the computer after power has been disconnected to it........When I get home I'll try to see if I can find it and scan it to post (if anyone is interested)........It's fairly simple but involved.....as someone said 15 minutes or so.

On the other hand I have done the "procedure" and I've just gone and driven it and can say that I have never noticed ANY differences.....

Hope this helps,
 
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