You need to let it idle for a few minutes to "relearn" the idle too. Then drive it moderately for a while. This lets it recalibrate it's compensation most quickly.
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> >> Hi, does anybody know if it is possible to reboot a computer on a 1987 > >ford
> >> taurus lx? and if so, how?? thanks
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> >Disconnect the battery for a couple of hours.
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> You can just disconnect the negative side of the battery and touch the
> wire on the positive post. That will clear it out immediately.
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> Note: This does not help if trying to make your car pass inspection.
> They will know if it has recently been "rebooted"
> You have to drive your car around for a bit before the numbers become > accurate again.