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Tacoma - OVTUNE - VFTUNER - Update Info and Original Development

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by OVTune, Jun 9, 2017.

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  1. Mar 7, 2018 at 12:18 PM
    Yeeyo

    Yeeyo Well-Known Member

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    Let the fun begin!

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  2. Mar 7, 2018 at 12:21 PM
    OVTune

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    don't follow the instructions on my site (will be updated tonight)

    follow instructions on page 1 of this thread

    download all drivers, skip any guardant process

    send me the dongle serial number.
     
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  3. Mar 7, 2018 at 12:21 PM
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    congrats! let us know how we can help
     
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  4. Mar 7, 2018 at 12:27 PM
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    Thanks @OVTune! I’m on the way home, please expect my single serial number within the hour.
    I downloaded all the drivers two weeks ago, any changes/updates to them?
     
  5. Mar 7, 2018 at 12:32 PM
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    I think I’ll take you up on that offer, I sure hope I don’t screw anything up. Haha
     
  6. Mar 7, 2018 at 12:36 PM
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    @acemastr. . . .and you were saying?
     
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  7. Mar 7, 2018 at 12:40 PM
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    You CAN'T really screw anything up - really hard to anyway. the PCMflash software is really safe. just don't freak out when you see error messages and follow the pop-ups on your screen (i.e. if it doesn't complete successfully, just retry it until it does). when your truck gives you a bunch of warning and error messages while flashing - it's all normal. turn off all loads on your truck - including lights, radio, usb, air, doors closed, etc., and when it does flash leave the truck running for a little while for idle to learn.
     
  8. Mar 7, 2018 at 12:53 PM
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    Chipi3s Does it rub?

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    Should have mine shortly! Cant wait :thumbsup:
     
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  9. Mar 7, 2018 at 1:17 PM
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    So, I will commit to reading all 668 pages in this thread and consider buying this product if someone can give me a brief (1 or 2 sentence) recap answering my primary question: Will this significantly help with towing prowess of my stock 2016 crew cab 4WD auto trans Limited Tacoma?
    :cheers:
     
  10. Mar 7, 2018 at 1:18 PM
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    Yes. More usable power on the low end of the tac.
     
  11. Mar 7, 2018 at 1:24 PM
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    "Known in the state of California to cause cancer" :p
     
  12. Mar 7, 2018 at 1:50 PM
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    Yes. Much better take off power and torque curve.


    Tow tested and approved on 87 octane.
     
  13. Mar 7, 2018 at 2:10 PM
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    That's awesome.
    Any signs of detonation? Did you collect any logs by chance?
     
  14. Mar 7, 2018 at 2:11 PM
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    is there such a thing, or just things that CA hasn't gotten around to making illegal?
     
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  15. Mar 7, 2018 at 2:12 PM
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    Chipi3s Does it rub?

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    If its fun its illegal in california. I can vouch i live here lol
     
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  16. Mar 7, 2018 at 2:13 PM
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    ...with ONE exception. :broccoli:
     
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    Shouldn't that be: :dancingbacon::taco:
     
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  18. Mar 7, 2018 at 2:30 PM
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    tune.jpg Look what i found on the front porch! Now just have to wait and hope my Laptop arrives this weekend! :bananadance::burnrubber::burnrubber::mudding::oldglory::taco:
     
  19. Mar 7, 2018 at 3:15 PM
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    Cant download pcm flash.. what did i do wrong now895C75B9-5EEC-4CD7-B8A5-A781F77872A9.jpgp
     
  20. Mar 7, 2018 at 3:17 PM
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    All of your AV should be turned off ......
     
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