ROW Flash, and Now Car Is Undrivable!

[911monty]

If you haven't already, The Egas system needs to be remapped. Turn the key on for one minute, then off for 10 seconds then start the car

[NewArt]

Originally Posted by 911monty

If you haven't already, The Egas system needs to be remapped. Turn the key on for one minute, then off for 10 seconds then start the car

+1 on this. You need to do this to set the accelerator pedal.

[Dave80GTSi]

Originally Posted by NewArt

+1 on this. You need to do this to set the accelerator pedal.

That did it! I had figured that it was some sort of double-secret probation deal like that, and I followed your instructions to the letter, which did the trick!

911monty and NewArt, I owe you both a beer!

With MANY thanks for the vast knowledge base available on this forum - DM

P.S. - Now that it has been sorted, might I be so bold to ask how you knew of this "trick"? I did not find it in my Bentley's manual, and I don't recall seeing anything like this in the Owner's Manual.

[911monty]

Originally Posted by Dave80GTSi

That did it! I had figured that it was some sort of double-secret probation deal like that, and I followed your instructions to the letter, which did the trick!

911monty and NewArt, I owe you both a beer!

With MANY thanks for the vast knowledge base available on this forum - DM

P.S. - Now that it has been sorted, might I be so bold to ask how you knew of this "trick"? I did not find it in my Bentley's manual, and I don't recall seeing anything like this in the Owner's Manual.

The answer is in your response. In 20 years there is very little that has not happened previously and is why the general response of "DO A SEARCH" is the predominant response. The answer is most likely to be found in this vast database....

[Dave80GTSi]

Now that I know what I was looking for, I found this (appears to be a) TSB via a web search.

Copied and posted here for posterity.

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Printed in Germany – 14, 2003

Note on adaptation

The DME control module must perform a learning and adaptation
routine for the throttle adjustment unit if:
♦The power supply to the DME control module is interrupted
♦The DME control module plugs are disconnected
♦A new DME control module is installed
♦The throttle adjustment unit is replaced
♦The DME is programmed.

To do this:

1. Switch the ignition on for 1 minute without starting the engine.
Do not actuate the accelerator pedal (for instance, make sure
that there is not a carpet pressing on the pedal).
2. Switch off ignition for at least 10 seconds.

The following conditions must also be observed, otherwise learning
is not possible:
♦Vehicle is stationary
♦Battery positive voltage between 10 V and 16 V
♦Engine temperature between 5 °C and 100 °C
♦Intake air temperature between 10 °C and 100 °

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All's well that ends well, I suppose, but I do now find it somewhat curious that I had no such drama recently when I replaced my battery, during which time the battery was out of the car for many hours.

[Geof3]

Originally Posted by Dave80GTSi

Now that I know what I was looking for, I found this (appears to be a) TSB via a web search.

Copied and posted here for posterity.

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Printed in Germany – 14, 2003

Note on adaptation

The DME control module must perform a learning and adaptation
routine for the throttle adjustment unit if:
♦The power supply to the DME control module is interrupted
♦The DME control module plugs are disconnected
♦A new DME control module is installed
♦The throttle adjustment unit is replaced
♦The DME is programmed.

To do this:

1. Switch the ignition on for 1 minute without starting the engine.
Do not actuate the accelerator pedal (for instance, make sure
that there is not a carpet pressing on the pedal).
2. Switch off ignition for at least 10 seconds.

The following conditions must also be observed, otherwise learning
is not possible:
♦Vehicle is stationary
♦Battery positive voltage between 10 V and 16 V
♦Engine temperature between 5 °C and 100 °C
♦Intake air temperature between 10 °C and 100 °

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All's well that ends well, I suppose, but I do now find it somewhat curious that I had no such drama recently when I replaced my battery, during which time the battery was out of the car for many hours.

Duh, forgot about that procedure. It should be followed anytime the battery is disconnected. It is also in the owners manual. Frankly, a note, or brief instruction sheet should have been included with your new toys.... I would still make that call.