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The ECU does have RAM capability, it uses it to store fault codes for one. Also the ECU has a permanent power supply to maintain that memory. When you "reset" the ecu it switches to a base area of the map which is safe and allows the car to start. Once its running it takes input from the various engine sensors and uses that data to switch, if necessary, to other areas of the map to adjust, for example to fuel octane rating. You are basically right in saying the ECU can't self learn as that would imply that it can constantly re-write its own map according to conditions, but Toyota programmed a very broad spectrum map with enough scope to allow for things like BPU tuning. If the ECU sees these conditions every time it is switched on, it will "remember" that and go directly to that area of the map in future. It is also mapped to allow for variations in sensor input (eg my temp sensor might give a slightly different voltage at 75deg than yours) The ecu can adjust for this and again, "remember" the input its getting. That is why the engine runs slightly rough after an ECU reset as it is re-adjusting from its initial state and compensating for the inputs it sees. So basically it cannot self-learn, but it can compensate, within Toyotas set of pre-programmed parameters, and remember that next time the engine is running.

1. SteveR + Kate + Daniel (aged 5) 2. Ian R (aged 13) 3. Pete + Vicki (aged 33) 4. TrickTT (aged approx mid 30's ish) 5.

Saturday is best for me, can only do the sunday if the kids are allowed.

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:grouphug:Once I'd worked out who it was:p Still got that pic on my computer as well.

Option 1 sounds tempting, but i think it might be best to move this to another weekend so we can take full advantage of Burna's hospitality (and eat all his burgers:) )

The brackets I make for the group buys are my own design, not the ones that are in the download section. They are quite complicated to produce, and it takes too long to make an individual pair - its quicker to make them in batches. The reason I make them in multiples of 15 (pairs) is because thats what I can get from 2 sheets of material. I dont have the time to do another group buy at the moment, but if its ok with the mods, I *might* be able to do another one in a couple of months time. Thanks for your interest guys and sorry I cant help at the moment.

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Nice Looks like i'll have to do mine as well now.

Rear ABS sensors, they have a plug just under the rear speaker enclosures.

Take the bulb out is a common fix bodge, but i'd try resetting it using the guide in the link above first.

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I will have one tomorrow with a good spring but a knackered bearing - its the one with the metal pulley wheel, not plastic. Maybe you could use it to make a good one if your bearing is ok.

These days the MOT tester just types the registration into the computer which is linked directly to the DVLA and the computer tells him what emmisions figures the car needs in order to pass. As far as I know most mkiv's, weather imported or not, need to pass the post '93 reglations; ie. CAT test. There are ways in which a "friendly" tester can make the car pass but if you get a roadside check it's what is on the DVLA computer that counts. There is no such thing as an "exemption" for imports, they just took longer to update the DVLA computers with the correct details.

That hose should have a T in it which goes to the stock fuel pressure regulator. Its also a good place to put a take off for a boost gauge or boost controller.

Another vote for GVN here . A colour change is a colour change, no matter how different the new colour and will be more than a stock colour respray. Painting is one of those areas where you get what you pay for.

Does it only run rich on tickover, or under load as well? If its just at idle, check the idle air control valve at the back of the manifold.

There is no law that says a car must have a cat, only that it must pass an emissions test. In practice that usualy means a cat, but if you could get the right numbers on the test without one (unlikley) you would still pass.

Looks nice. Shouldn't the feed and return lines be at the top of the oil cooler though?

Hammerite? My stick one one:D

Mine passed with HIDs in the dip and fog lights, LED sidelights and normal main beams. Twice.

Not sure if this is what you mean, but on win XP, open windows explorer, select all the pictures you want to rename (press & hold CTRL then left click all the images), then right click. Click on rename on the dropdown. change >pic123456newname(1)newname(1)newname(2)

Hi Lin, good to see you back on the forum again:). You need to do a current drain check on a known good battery to see how much current is being drawn when the car is switched off and the alarm active. You should see less than 0.1amps. Any more and somthing is not right with the wiring. Have you changed anything on the car recently?

Always Have to spend it quick or the wife might find it and waste it on a hairdrier or some such tosh

£116+vat unless you get a discount.