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resetting onboard computer #1296502 06/05/05 03:56 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 23 J jungloford OP New CEG\'er
OP jungloford New CEG\'er J Joined: May 2005 Posts: 23	I want to reset the onboard computer to default settings. I believe this can be done by disconneting battery for 30 minutes. Which terminal should I disconnect (positive +, or negative -, or both) ? Thanks.

Re: resetting onboard computer #1296503 06/05/05 03:57 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 786 Houston Texas P PacificTourG Veteran CEG\'er
PacificTourG Veteran CEG\'er P Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 786 Houston Texas	This should be posted in the Common Interests. '98 Contour Pacific Green(Modded) http://www.cardomain.com/ride/676416 FS:'98-00 Contour front bumper.Brand new unused (Non-SVT)

Re: resetting onboard computer #1296504 06/05/05 04:09 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 245 Dallas Texas B Blevans CEG\'er
Blevans CEG\'er B Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 245 Dallas Texas	Either disconnect the battery or pull fuses #4 and #11 for a couple of minutes. Then hook up the battery or replace the fuses. This takes it back to factory settings. Works on my tour. Col. Bill Evans CAF (ret) 98 Contour GL Zetec ATX (totally stock) Color-Willow Mist 104,XXX Miles

Re: resetting onboard computer #1296505 06/05/05 04:10 PM
Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 463 Long Island NY M mercman_dup1 CEG\'er
mercman_dup1 CEG\'er M Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 463 Long Island NY	Always disco the negative terminal first and connect it last. You can also pull the fuse(s) check the FAQ jeff have you fixed your ford lately?

Re: resetting onboard computer #1296506 06/05/05 05:42 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 786 Houston Texas P PacificTourG Veteran CEG\'er
PacificTourG Veteran CEG\'er P Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 786 Houston Texas	Nevermind '98 Contour Pacific Green(Modded) http://www.cardomain.com/ride/676416 FS:'98-00 Contour front bumper.Brand new unused (Non-SVT)

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