Tacoma - OVTUNE - VFTUNER - Update Info and Original Development

Another convert!

Are you AT or MT? We love all kinds here but there are different threads that can help you along in your travels.

If MT you should seriously consider eliminating your accumulator. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/mt-accumulator-delete-mod-adm-and-bs-thread.568303/

 

Here's an old post of mine outlining the process, welcome to the OVTune Cult

 

My truck is a AT

 

Thanks man! That is a lot of very helpful information! I can’t wait to get it flashed over!!!!!

 

So I see theres some obd2 bluetooth transmitters below, I take it some of you run diagnostic software aswell, what kind? I'd like to buy that 8in tablet below that's $130 and make it my truck tablet, with the tune software, diagnostic software, and gaia gps.

 

I’m still waiting patiently for a version of 1.05 that works on my truck but I’m proud to say that my 1.04R tune is still giving me 0 misfire counts lol

 

I can’t WAIT for mine to get here too. I think I’m going to buy a cheap computer just to keep in the truck with the files.

 

Depends what you are trying to do. If you want fancy bling and gauges to display on your phone, there are plenty of apps for you. If you want hard data, Techstream (what your dealer uses to talk to your truck) is the answer.

You can find sources for techstream a few pages back in this thread.

 

I was thinking of doing that too! I was wondering if a tablet like this would do the trick for the files.. I have all Apple stuff unfortunately so I am going to need a windows laptop

 

link to the actual product? My only issue with windows machines with 64Gb of storage is that they have very little room for windows updates. Otherwise they will be fine for tuning as long as you don't have high expectations for speed.

 

Had some fun today on 1.05 base (87 octane)

Looking forward to the updates. I can tell that there’s a tad bit of lugging in 4WD high (probably could’ve used 4-low in some spots) in the snow today. Really looking forward to improve response. The throttle just feels a bit weak, or mushy to what I know Mat will improve.

The new flash manager is going to be slick with manual download capability.





The only one with tracks in the snow this high...very peaceful

 

@Rowan11b

The bluetooth adapters below are for use with phones,either droid or apple based and the OBD Fusion or Torque apps. The tune requires a windows operating system or Mac running bootcamp. You can run Techstream for live data and logging with your tune tablet/laptop+ OVtune cord and OBDII adapter. If you want the dashboards you will need to do that via bluetooth w/phone/tablet+app.

 

I did it with 32Gb.

 

Or you just disable updates. Then you don’t have to worry about it borking itself

 

Here is the link.

$210 Fusion5 10" Windows 11 Pro FWIN232 Plus S1 Ultra Slim Windows Tablet PC - (4GB RAM, USB 3.0, Micro HDMI, Intel Quad-Core CPU, IPS HD Display, 5MP and 2MP Cameras, Bluetooth 4.0, Windows 11) (64GB)

https://www.amazon.com/Windows-Fusi...6_SY340_QL65&keywords=windows+10+tablet&psc=1

 

I'm not saying it's not possible. I just want to curb expectations for incoming MAC users. Windows loves to use your HD to it's fullest extent.

Vanilla windows will run easily on 32Gb of HD/SSD storage, but when it wants to do updates, you may run into issues.

 

Honestly, I would spend the $10 more and get this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-LENOVO...0GB-SSD-DVDRW-Windows-10-Pro-PC-/311439017491

I've recommended it to several people here.

 

It is not OEM....




Kidding... your money....will work and will fit into the glove compartment..

 

I’m in the same boat. All apple...

 

I couldn't find this answered anywhere, I dont believe I have the newest TSB ECU update. Does that matter with getting the OVtune? Are there different versions of the the tune for TSB and pre-TSB flashes?