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OVTune Tacoma 3.5L Auto - Transmission / Engine - ECU Reflash

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by OVTune, Oct 15, 2017.

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  1. Mar 3, 2019 at 5:49 AM
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    It’s not a cable. It’s an OBDII adapter that’s specifically programmed for the OVTune application.
     
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  2. Mar 6, 2019 at 9:56 AM
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    Wait..@OVTune What happens if the laptop dies or is simply replaced? I was about to pull the trigger on this, but was going to use an old laptop as I'm not in the windows ecosystem. I expected a licensing method to protect their IP, but I had assumed it would be either on the OBDII device, or licensed to the ECU itself.
     
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  3. Mar 6, 2019 at 9:57 AM
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    OVTune
    You register it to a new computer, no cost.
     
    OVTune, Mar 6, 2019
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  4. Mar 6, 2019 at 1:48 PM
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    That's a much more reasonable and less scary answer than the screenshot would lead to believe :) Cheers.
     
    Jukas, Mar 6, 2019
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  5. Mar 6, 2019 at 3:59 PM
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    1.05 performance plus ect is the shit
     
    cruxx, Mar 6, 2019
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  6. Apr 3, 2019 at 10:42 AM
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    So can you pass Cali smog with ovtune?
     
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  7. Apr 3, 2019 at 4:41 PM
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    i agree ...if you really get into the pedal the truck is pretty damn quick if you ask me
     
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  8. Apr 3, 2019 at 9:36 PM
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    It seems like the throttle response in the midrange is not as good as low end, but ect helps fix that
     
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  9. Apr 3, 2019 at 10:37 PM
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    Shit, I'm going to try the ECT button with my 91 perf tune tomorrow. As is it feels as if the ECT button is not necessary anymore.
     
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  10. Jun 21, 2019 at 10:03 AM
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    Ran the 93 1.05 on my 2018 taco sport on Wednesday. I had a significant AT lock jump at low RPM30-50mph. I flashed 93 1.05.1 last night and cleared LV and AT per the instructions. It greatly reduced the lockup jump, but did not eliminate it.

    2018 Taco Sport AT. 3in leveling lift with 285/60-18s. The jump first appeared when installing the tires. They are only +1 over, but they are nearly twice the weight of the stock tires and rims. Anyone have any suggestions?
     
    svermilyea, Jun 21, 2019
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  11. Jun 21, 2019 at 2:24 PM
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    Curious if you know or think your OVTune solution might affect TSS or one of these conditions that might require an altered throttle? Regards.

    VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) is solely responsible for maintaining vehicle stability. It will accomplish this by cutting engine power as well as applying brakes to individual wheels as it sees fit. ...

    AUTO LSD (Automatic Limited Slip Differential) is a 2wd only mode that has TRAC turned on and VSC turned off. Meaning you get the brake simulated LSD functionality from TRAC while preventing VSC from intervening and cutting engine power. This is useful for powering out of situations where VSC is preventing you from getting out/started because it is constantly cutting engine power.

    The above is page 1 from
    3rd Gen Traction Control Modes Explained
     
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  12. Jul 15, 2019 at 2:13 PM
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    This post makes me miss my homeland really bad. I’ve probably been through the Eisenhower 500+ times heading to Silverthorne every Friday afternoon chasing powder in Summit County.

    Glad to hear the truck pulled just fine on that gauntlet of the I-70..
    If y’all haven’t driven from Denver to Vail before, make sure you do it some day.
     
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  13. Jul 15, 2019 at 2:21 PM
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    Has anyone installed OVTune with a Mac?
    Maybe running Parallels?
    (Software program to run windows operating systsyem on a MacBook)
    If so, please let me know.
    Thank you in advance
     
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  14. Jul 15, 2019 at 2:25 PM
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    I keep reading about this as a fix-all to the Tacoma. Can someone give me a ELI5 just so I am certain that I understood what this fixes?

    From my understanding, it "fixes" the dip in torque...but what side effects, if any, will the Tacoma face?
     
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  15. Jul 15, 2019 at 4:14 PM
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    The last person that tried that bricked their ECU, so it's highly not recommended.
     
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  16. Jul 16, 2019 at 7:58 AM
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    The Tacoma is always going to suffer from poor gearing, which is what causes a lot of the drivability problems. So unless you re-gear, it isn't quite a fix-all.
     
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    So then what does the ovtune do? What does it truly fix?
     
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  18. Jul 22, 2019 at 9:16 PM
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    How well does OVTune run for those with 285/70/17’s, I have been really wanting it but not sure how much it will do with bigger tires
     
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    285's here as well . In regular drive mode it is great off the line . If I get on it though ,it will bog down and go through the gears too quick . Hoping for a fix with the upcoming update . Gear lock with performance is great . Plenty of power .....I usually drive around in 3rd and upshift as needed . Totally worth it imo .
     
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    Probably go on and get one then, I don’t mind the bogged feeling when trying to lay into it...had a lot of midsized trucks on bigger tires in my life so this is the norm lol. Thanks for the input
     
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