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Ovtune warranty question

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by tacowillyoma, Jan 15, 2021.

  1. Jan 15, 2021 at 2:38 PM
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    tacowillyoma

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    Took my ovtuned 2016 Tacoma in for a transmission shudder(I think). It shudders on accelerating 3-5 gear especially coming out of turns. Worried I should of flashed it back as they are doing 5 tests to it and keeping it overnight. Never crossed my mind. Should I be worried?
     
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  2. Jan 15, 2021 at 3:00 PM
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    According to ovtune and other customers, shouldn’t worry one bit.
     
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  3. Jan 15, 2021 at 3:11 PM
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    Only worry if they say it’s fuel pump related
     
  4. Jan 15, 2021 at 3:12 PM
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    When they plug in, they will only see your ECU ID. The only thing they can tell is when your values were reset. When you flash your tune, they get reset, but that happens every time you disconnect your battery as well.

    Would be almost impossible for them to detect your tune, Ov made it like that on purpose.
     
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  5. Jan 15, 2021 at 3:12 PM
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    Why you say that sir?
     
  6. Jan 15, 2021 at 4:00 PM
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    Because a lot of trucks are affected by the fuel pump recall
     
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  7. Jan 15, 2021 at 4:05 PM
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    I dont get it. OP asked if he should be worried because he has a tune. What does a fuel pump replacement have to do with the tune?

    By the way, i got my fuel pump replaced couple weeks ago, took them about an hour. Im tuned as well.
     
  8. Jan 15, 2021 at 4:20 PM
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    Has absolutely nothing to do with the tune. It has everything to do with something to be worried about. Nobody wants to have a recall on their vehicle, period
     
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    Because if the fuel pump is bad, most likely it doesn't fall under the recall and op is screwed
     
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  10. Jan 15, 2021 at 4:24 PM
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    :confused: im so confused dude. OP specifically asked if he should be worried that his truck is tuned, since its gonna be at the dealer for few days for some "testing".
     
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  11. Jan 15, 2021 at 4:26 PM
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    I’m currently not in the mood to explain it
     
  12. Jan 15, 2021 at 4:26 PM
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    I see what you mean now. Arent most tacos are covered anyways?
     
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    I am going to say... it all depends on the dealer.
     
  14. Jan 15, 2021 at 4:27 PM
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    Haha!

    I got what you were trying to say, i think.

    All good man, happy friday.
     
  15. Jan 15, 2021 at 4:31 PM
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    I got a letter from the corporate office and it mentioned a shit load of other toyota vehicles, dont think thats up to the dealer.
     
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    Unfortunately Canada and the US.... compleeeeetly different :(
     
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    Ooh, i forgot about that.:oops:

    Edit: damn it, i meant to quote your last post.

    :drunk:
     
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    I had my high pressure fuel pump replaced under warranty while tuned. Bill was $1400, but free for me.

    no more crickets making noise
     
  19. Jan 15, 2021 at 5:10 PM
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    Hm interesting. My truck sounded and drove perfectly fine with the old pump.

    Isnt the "cricket" noise high pressure fuel pump under the hood?
     
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  20. Jan 15, 2021 at 5:11 PM
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    no idea. All I know is it was annoying and now it’s gone and I run 91octane in the truck and it drives fantastic with plenty of power tuned.
     
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