Wils Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 For those with M54 M54 MS43 lumps under the bonnet with throttle drive by wire ( electronic ) and not by a cable there is a reset than can be made that may improve throttle response. This is typically done if a customer complains after an a new EDK is installed - allthough it should be done as part of the procedure anyway). Its easy and quick just 20 seconds thats all !! 1 Place key in ignition and turn to detent 1 and count for 10 seconds ( only postion 1 do not start the engine. ) 2.Turn key back to 0 postion and count for another 10 seconds 3.Now turn the key all the way to detent 3 to start the engine Thats it your throttle is now reset. this can help to improve the cars throttle response. this little trick is always worth a go if you feel the car is a little sluggish or has been bought off someone who has just gone to the shops n back in thier BM. In theroy the throttle should now adapt slightly to your driving style sag2, Stonesie, triggster and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Very interesting mate, I am sure this will work for quite a few I know mine doesn't need it though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay631 Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Awesome......... thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithS Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 This works! Have reset mine a few times. fmyykjv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubsport_chris Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 My indy done mine when the new throttle body was fitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Syxx Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 I'll give this a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBMW Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I'm gonna try that tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singh Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 I take it this works on cars with manual boxes...... as its adjustment to throttle response and not gearbox response (as I know on the e60 for example you can reset the gearbox behaviour). How do I know if I have drive by wire throttle? anteNex and thedogs72 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Streek Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Does this work on a 320d as these also have fly by wire throttles???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithS Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Don't see why not! Worth given it a try fella! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 As far as I know all e46 models made after 2000 have drive by wire. I think they introduced it when they went from 323 and 328 to 325 and 330. Not sure if the 4-cyl engines got the update then or in 2002 though, when they did the facelift. WillT89 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Streek Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 By Jove it works. Went down the town at lunch, so did the reset to my 03 320d, and it has definatly taken some lag out of the throttle. havnt driven it hard yet as was driving in town, but will see if it makes difference ont he dual carrageway on the way home. Top tip that!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferno Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 i do dis every 2 weeks it works a treat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Streek Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 After resetting mine I drove about 80 miles of mixed motorway and A roads, its made a big difference to mine, pulls far better on the motorway now there is no lag. Plus it pulls away fom standstill much more positively and smoothly. The best bit of advice Ive had in a while to improve my car, plus it was free, nice one Wils!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay631 Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 I dunno if its mind over matter but I think this works.. the car seems more responsive now... great tip thanks to the OP.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Mark Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Be nice if you could disable this adaptive BS, nobody like it, nobody ever did........and as soon as people find out how to work around it thats all they ever do lol.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L17MRL aka Michael Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Quality im gonna try this in a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan 24v Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Has anyone ever cleaned their TB, and did it help? I know on VAG cars it needs doing avery so often, and it helps. I did the one on my MK4 Golf and it was minging!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richy_Boy Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Has anyone ever cleaned their TB, and did it help? I know on VAG cars it needs doing avery so often, and it helps. I did the one on my MK4 Golf and it was minging!!! I had my TB out the other day for a clean, but it wasn't too bad really. Just a bit of crud around the lip of where the butterfly sits. A good wipe around with some carbcleaner and it looked as good as new... (These are before shots, obviously) Great tip by the way, I'll try this out before I head off to work in the morning! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jags Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Will have to try it on the 318 in the morning as well! ravalaarrr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Mark Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 fwiw the throttle body on my E34 525 was pretty mint condition when I replaced for a big bore version.........and I was probably the first person inside it for 11 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singh Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 I had to clean mine out on my VAG, i had a 1.8T golf mk4. It ran so much better once it was cleaned out, pulled much more smoothly when pulling away from junctions etc. Simple enough task with just a can of carb cleaner, some old rags and a few cotton buds. Just had to take care not to soak the electronics in the TB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
325i Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Quick Q, do i turn the key so the warning lights are showing on the dash or or is the postion before that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wils Posted January 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 postion one mate first click if your unsure what this check your manual for a visual page 53 in mine ( ignition switch) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron///M Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 this does work have done it a few times when fitting a new throttle body Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
