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Old 09-04-2007, 09:19 AM   #1
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Default AUIII Stalling at lights

Hi all,

Hope you're enjoying your Easter Breaks!!

I didnt drive my AUIII Futura for about two weeks and the stereo drained the battery. I got a new battery (the exact same), but the car has reacted strangely. Whenever the wheels are at full lock, or you stop in gear at the lights (especially with the AC on) the revs will drop and occasionally at the lights, stall.

It then starts easily enough... But this isnt right!

The problem went away after a good, long drive... But I had to disconnect the battery and now its playing up again.

Should I see if I can 'drive it out', or should I have it looked at?

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Old 09-04-2007, 09:27 AM   #2
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It is just the ECU re learning. After a bit of a drive it will learn everything again and be fine. Definitely nothing to worry about.
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Old 09-04-2007, 09:30 AM   #3
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Reds right, the ECU is relearning.

To fix this quicker go here and follow the instructions:
http://www.aufalcon.com/cgi-bin/inde...f=techdocs/ECU
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Old 09-04-2007, 10:55 AM   #4
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How do u go about doing it in a manual, just sit there with your foot on the clutch
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Old 09-04-2007, 10:59 AM   #5
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Here's some helpful info on resetting the ecu.

Do this whenever you disconnect the battery, and the ecu will learn heaps quicker. In fact, mine learn straight away, no issues as you've described.

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...9&postcount=85

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Reds right, the ECU is relearning.

To fix this quicker go here and follow the instructions:
http://www.aufalcon.com/cgi-bin/inde...f=techdocs/ECU
Well, I cant believe what a difference that has made. It isnt 100% but has made a pretty big difference.. Combine that with a bit of driving and I think it should be all ok!!

Thanks for all your help... Really appreciated!

PS - RedXR347.. Thats a wikid avator... Are there more pics or video?? imrob@hotmail.com if there is!!
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heaps of pics and video here: http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=91474
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Well, I cant believe what a difference that has made. It isnt 100% but has made a pretty big difference.. Combine that with a bit of driving and I think it should be all ok!!

Thanks for all your help... Really appreciated!

PS - RedXR347.. Thats a wikid avator... Are there more pics or video?? imrob@hotmail.com if there is!!
Hehe yeah there is more pics and some vids of it. Click HERE and have a look through the thread for the pics. The vids are HERE I'm on page 2.
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