Will Lam Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 how do you know it has been reset? does it beeps or something. Surely its a mind thing, because people dont seem to drive in the same manner daily and pull out of the same junctions with the same amount of traffic etc My driving style changes thru the week, Bare in mind i leave for work at the same time everyday. Monday tends to arrive to work late, due to traffic! By Wednesday.....Average By Friday.....TFI friday i tend to be at work earlier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonSmiths Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 just tried this, let see if there is any difference when I drive it to work tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookesey Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 tried this and can honestly say it does work , cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostrils Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 I reset my throttle as per the instructions and honestly have to say that it WORKS. The car definitely is pulling away smoother and the kickdown works more efficiently, especially on the motorway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffyzz Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Great tip, seems to have worked a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob- Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 This works on the M47 too btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FR8ZER Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Done this in my 2004 320d, beautiful difference. Car was 70kmiles when I got it, bad mpg return from what I was expecting. With this reset I'm up 3mpg already on the cars avg mpg computer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddybrown23 Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 (edited) Ive been meaning to try this for a while and finally got round to doing it. My cars a 320i M sport touring and has been really "jumpy" when pulling away. Really amazed at the difference, the car pulls away lovely and smooth now. I was a bit sceptical that just turning the key a few times could make such a difference but quite clearly it has Great little tip Edited January 29, 2011 by Paddybrown23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoePeps Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Will give this a go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raj24v Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Does this work on an Auto box too guys?? Also is there a sort of confirmation when it's done correctly? Like a beep etc? tried it yesterday and couldn't tell if it worked/made a difference... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_S Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Does this work on an Auto box too guys?? Also is there a sort of confirmation when it's done correctly? Like a beep etc? tried it yesterday and couldn't tell if it worked/made a difference... Why dont you read the entire thread instead of asking questions that have already been answered? Its three pages long, not twenty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The moneypit Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Why dont you read the entire thread instead of asking questions that have already been answered? Its three pages long, not twenty! Pmsl Oh damn . . now it's 4 pages! . . that poor man's gonna be reading all night long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob- Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Why dont you read the entire thread instead of asking questions that have already been answered? Its three pages long, not twenty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raj24v Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Why dont you read the entire thread instead of asking questions that have already been answered? Its three pages long, not twenty! Why didn't you just answer the question instead of wasting yours and my time with this pointless post. Two wrongs and all that.... lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_S Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 I was too lazy to look and quote, but not too lazy to type Ive read it all already and so I know the answer. Do you yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Does this work on an Auto box too guys?? Yep it works on both Autos and Manuals Also is there a sort of confirmation when it's done correctly? Like a beep etc? tried it yesterday and couldn't tell if it worked/made a difference... Unfortunately not You just have to trust it's done it I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muly Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 The only way i can get the throttle to adapt is using software like inpa or gt as you can actually hear the throttle body resetting etc, when i tried the above key method i heard nothing so it never worked that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbr34 Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 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 just tried this out..... i will see if i notice any difference on my drive to work tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daviee Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 Done this to my car today to see what (if any) difference it would make. . . Big mistake, need to depress the go fast pedal much further and the auto box seems to have a mind of it's own, dropped into second halfway up a hill with the girlfriends mother in the car, was quite embarrassing, the car dropped then went like stink, she must've thought I was a daft boy racer, lol Just hope it adapts back to my driving style soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robocoupe Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 Done this to my car today to see what (if any) difference it would make. . . Big mistake, need to depress the go fast pedal much further and the auto box seems to have a mind of it's own, dropped into second halfway up a hill with the girlfriends mother in the car, was quite embarrassing, the car dropped then went like stink, she must've thought I was a daft boy racer, lol Just hope it adapts back to my driving style soon! Mate, I`ve got an auto, done this loads of times and never experienced that! The pedal usually feels lighter and responds to the touch but it will revert back to your style quite quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra2222 Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 (edited) Ive got an auto and it works for me, car is much faster, quicker and smarter in kicking down etc, but after a couple days of driving its back to normal again...have to do this every other day to keep it going! Edited November 16, 2011 by Cobra2222 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Ive got an auto and it works for me, car is much faster, quicker and smarter in kicking down etc, but after a couple days of driving its back to normal again...have to do this every other day to keep it going! This is because the car learns your driving style dude, if you drive it hard all the time it will stay sharp, really should do mine.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daviee Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Mines getting back to normal now, I generally try and drive it as economically as possible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul318ise Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 would a 99 318i be able to do this or is only for newer bmw's???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 I think all E46s can be reset but they will just adapt themselves after a few miles so it won't make much difference anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...