delstar16 Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 (edited) tried on my wifes 325i m sport ....amazing difference!!!! Edited December 1, 2011 by delstar16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 would a 99 318i be able to do this or is only for newer bmw's???? 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. I'd imagine the 99 318 would be drive by wire so it wouldn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 I'd imagine the 99 318 would be drive by wire so it wouldn't work. Drive by wire means it will work. You mean not drive by wire (with a throttle cable). I think in this case the reset just resets the ECU wotsit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Yep you're right, I meant "wouldn't be drive by wire". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markrose Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Hi all, this is my 1st post to e46 zone, Ive read this post regarding the Throttle Adaption Reset which Ive done numerous times but it only seems to stay responce for a littlw while, Then it my throttel responce goes back to being quite slugish especially on pull off, is there any thing else I can do ?? Or do you think I may need to replace something. Its really getting on my ti*ts now .. so any help would be much appreicated The car is a e46 318 ci convertible 2004. Cheers Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 The car learns your driving style so to make it sharp you need to drive hard everywhere all the time - not safe Better to keep resetting it every so often IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_330CI Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Can of worms, isnt this exactly what that pedal gizmo that every one mugs off does? IE continually resets it so it doesnt go back to sluggish mode? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Matt best not go there lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebgreen Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Will try this tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E46charles Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Did mine tonight and took it for a test. All in all I think it's more of a mind thing but seems like no harm in trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterH Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 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 I've been doing this for over a year and thought, man i can't feel any difference... However.... if you put it to detent 2 ( the one before you actually start the car) there IS a noticable difference Cannockwolf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Can of worms, isnt this exactly what that pedal gizmo that every one mugs off does? IE continually resets it so it doesnt go back to sluggish mode? Sprintbooster? As far as I know a sprintbooster makes the accelerator pedal think you're pushing it more than you are at all times? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterH Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Gaz go out n try position 2 lol I was pleasantly suprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 I have to say I couldnt tell if there was one dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimzimmer46 Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 As Pete said position 2 works better ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 I do mine in INPA every 3 month or so. E46 Convertible Imola Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longun Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 I heard a noticeable click, from what sounded like a relay on mine. Did it twice to be sure I wasn't hearing things. Unless something else times out after 10 seconds when moving back to 0 position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimzimmer46 Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 @longun. I did mine again to hear for this click and yes I did hear a very noticeable click. Sounded like it came from the box area. Just before I turned the key back to 0 position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterH Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 i take it that was using position 2 yeah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonB Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Any guide I've seen says go to position 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimzimmer46 Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 i take it that was using position 2 yeah? Yeah course bro ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longun Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 i take it that was using position 2 yeah? Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carldamo Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Position one worked a treat for me, better response and much smoother... looks like position 2 on my next trip out lol. great tip, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carldamo Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 tried position 2 but didn't see any difference to position 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimzimmer46 Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 It's position 2 m8. Once you've done the 10secs on then 10secs off...half way through way you will hear a click under the handbrake area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
