how to reset 1995 ford escort computer

1995 FORD ESCORT
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ASNO
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I'm having problems with my car first of all how do you reset your computer I have a 1995 ford escort 1.9L and do you need to restart after you put a new throttle position sensor in and also I installed the new one it worked but shortly after it died and wont even start is this because I didn't reset my computer...please help......main question how do you reset them

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Feb 1, 2006 at 6:47 PM
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MVANNESSJR
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Disconnect the battery for 5-10 minutes, the positive, not the ground. Should do the trick.
Feb 1, 2006 at 11:23 PM
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