Electrical system reset procedure

[Multibeemer]

I remember there's a procedure for re-setting the car's electrical system after the battery has been disconnected, but I don't remember exactly how it goes. I know it involves turning the steering wheel from one lock to the other, but I don't remember which position the key is supposed to be in while doing this. Could somebody please reply with the correct procedure, and I'll bookmark it this time. I did it when I replaced the battery last summer, and the electrical system came back to life with no issues of any kind. Thanks.

[Nik]

just turn the engine on. and then do the steering.

[Multibeemer]

Thanks; that's what I thought, as turning the steering without the engine (and therefore the power steering pump) running would be quite a chore on this car. I was getting confused by a recommendation I read that said it's a good idea to pause the key in the accessory position before turning it all the way to start the engine.

[Patrick-Irish]

So you just start the engine with the steering wheel at the centre, full turn to lock one way and then the other way to lock ? That it ?

[mccabema]

Originally Posted by Patrick-Irish

So you just start the engine with the steering wheel at the centre, full turn to lock one way and then the other way to lock ? That it ?

Thats it.