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Reprogramming ECU for more features- not performance

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Smoothmove, Jan 1, 2019.

  1. Jan 1, 2019 at 8:08 AM
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    Smoothmove

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    Does anyone know if you can reprogram the ECU to add features for different models?

    I have an SR with upgrades and want to see what is possible. Keyless, Crawl Control, Adding TPMS and incline meter to Speedometer cluster, etc.

    Carista is very limited.

    I have tried an OBDII reprogrammer, but this is also limited.

    I don't want to "trade it in" for another model, just wondering what is possible.
     
  2. Jan 1, 2019 at 8:11 AM
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    The ECU only controls things related to the engine (engine control unit)
     
  5. Jan 1, 2019 at 9:33 AM
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    Electronic Control Unit...multiple ECUs are networked together via the Main Body ECU.
    ECM(Engine Control Module) is one such ECU.
     
  6. Jan 1, 2019 at 9:44 AM
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