How do you reset the ECU on a Camaro Firebird?
If your car has a push button start, you would press the button once to illuminate the instrument cluster and not press the brake pedal to crank the motor. To reset the battery and ECU in sync, the fuses need to be removed in order. Open the hood.
When did the Trans Am Firebird come out?
This article applies to the Camaro and Trans Am Firebird (1993-2002). Part of normal vehicle maintenance involves servicing the part and sometimes replacing it. That is mainly the mechanical side of things.
Where are the fuses on a Camaro Firebird?
Locate the fuse box and open the cover. Locate both the PCM BATT and PCM IGN fuses. Use the fuse puller to remove PCM BATT fuse. Use the fuse puller to remove the PCM IGN fuse. Wait ten minutes. Replace fuses in reverse order (PCM iGN fuse first). Figure 2. Fuse locations on the inner box cover. Figure 3. Remove the fuses with a fuse puller tool.
Is there a way to reset the ECU?
Most automotive shops will service the issue and once fully repaired, they can usually “clear” the codes using the same diagnostic scanners or by performing a reset of the battery and/or ECU. Sometimes there are issues only resolvable by “reflashing” or resetting the ECU.
How do you reset the battery and ECU?
To reset the battery and ECU in sync, the fuses need to be removed in order. Open the hood. Locate the fuse box and open the cover. Locate both the PCM BATT and PCM IGN fuses. Use the fuse puller to remove PCM BATT fuse. Use the fuse puller to remove the PCM IGN fuse. Wait ten minutes. Replace fuses in reverse order (PCM iGN fuse first).
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What happens when you turn off the ignition key?
When you switch off the ignition key, the ignition relay should also shut off power to all engine components; otherwise, it will drain the car battery when you let the car stands over the night. When the ignition relay fails, it can cause the ignition system to be activated constantly, even when you have removed the keys from the ignition.
If your car has a push button start, you would press the button once to illuminate the instrument cluster and not press the brake pedal to crank the motor. To reset the battery and ECU in sync, the fuses need to be removed in order. Open the hood.
Where are the fuses on a Pontiac Firebird?
Fuse and Relay Center 1 Fuse Usage ABS BAT SOL Anti-Lock Brake System TCS BAT Traction Control System COOL FAN Cooling Fan Control PCM BAT Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
What do you need to know about the Pontiac Firebird?
Engine Controls, Fuel Pump, Powertrain Control Module (PCM), A.I.R. Pump and Cooling Fans WARNING: Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.
What happens if you have an incorrect ignition code?
The chip in the key transmits a specific code, of which there are millions. If this code matches the ones programmed into the vehicle, engine starting is enabled. An incorrect key code, such as from an unprogrammed key or damaged key, would prevent engine starting. Code “confusion,” such as having multiple keys can also occur, preventing ignition.
What does the ECU do on a Camaro?
It is responsible for sending signals and responses to different components in the vehicle. That means everything from interior lighting, to how much fuel an injector sprays into each chamber, to how hot the coolant has gotten.
Can a LS engine be swapped into a Firebird?
This Tech Tip is From the Full Book, SWAP LS ENGINES INTO CAMAROS & FIREBIRDS: 1967-1981. For a comprehensive guide on this entire subject you can visit this link:
This article applies to the Camaro and Trans Am Firebird (1993-2002). Part of normal vehicle maintenance involves servicing the part and sometimes replacing it. That is mainly the mechanical side of things.
Locate the fuse box and open the cover. Locate both the PCM BATT and PCM IGN fuses. Use the fuse puller to remove PCM BATT fuse. Use the fuse puller to remove the PCM IGN fuse. Wait ten minutes. Replace fuses in reverse order (PCM iGN fuse first). Figure 2. Fuse locations on the inner box cover. Figure 3. Remove the fuses with a fuse puller tool.
How to fix a car that won’t start when you turn the key?
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