How do i reset my ecu?

[lowie57]

gday all, this is my first post on here!

i have a 1990 e30 318i and im looking at swapping out the oem air intake to a K&N pod filter, i was told once i have done that i should reset my ecu but i dont know how.. any help will be greatly appreciated.

 

[echothreezero]

You don't need to/can't on an e30. They don't have "learning" ecu's so it won't make any difference.
Newer models "learn" your driving style and motor and adjust accordingly. Occaisionally it can be helpful to reset the ecu so it can relearn from a clean slate. This is NOT the case with e30's.

 

[Big Daddy]

Thus the literal term "Chipping" the car, they were actually a chip you replaced.

 

[Doughnut]

gday all, this is my first post on here!

i have a 1990 e30 318i and im looking at swapping out the oem air intake to a K&N pod filter, i was told once i have done that i should reset my ecu but i dont know how.. any help will be greatly appreciated.

Hey mate, welcome to bmwboard!
I'd suggest replacing your standard paper air filter with a K&N panel replacement off ebay (cheaper than our Repco's and Supercheap auto's etc..)

Your m42 powered e30 would not gain anything other than an intake noise with a pod filter IMO

What state in Aussie are you from? I'm in NSW south coast.

 

[echothreezero]

Your m42 powered e30 would not gain anything other than an intake noise with a pod filter IMO

agreed. That applies to all non-m e30's unless the pod isproperly sheilded and combined with other mods.