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vF Tuner installation guide & FAQ

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by Shellshock, Nov 24, 2020.

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  1. Mar 26, 2021 at 3:22 PM
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    The dealer can do them but it’s easier to do them yourself. There’s a TSB update thread linked in the first post with all the info you need
     
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  2. Mar 26, 2021 at 4:39 PM
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    Neither! :D

    The most frustration free is doing it yourself. Just follow the 1st Post in the ECU Update thread.
     
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  3. May 5, 2021 at 8:12 AM
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    Once I unlock my ECU, can I flash different tunes without incurring additional costs? I'd like to be able to experiment with the established tunes.
     
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  4. May 5, 2021 at 8:15 AM
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    Yes.

    Once an VIN is Unlocked, it is permanent and flashable for anyone with vF.

    Once an ECU ID is Unlocked, it is permanent on your Master Key for viewing and editing.
     
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  5. May 5, 2021 at 8:22 AM
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    I added the vF Credit notes to the 3rd Post.
     
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  6. May 5, 2021 at 8:51 AM
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    Thanks. Picking up a 2021 as soon as it gets off the train next week. This will be the first upgrade. Downloading and reading everything prior to then.
     
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  7. May 5, 2021 at 8:57 AM
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    You're welcome! Enjoy the new Taco!

    I've flashed a bunch of 2020s on the latest ECU ID and a few 2021s. They still need the tune to feel normal.
     
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  8. May 5, 2021 at 10:12 AM
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    2020 MT checking in. Without the ADM mod and tune I would likely be selling my truck. It's so much more enjoyable to drive with these things.
     
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  9. May 5, 2021 at 10:19 AM
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    It is amazing how many people have sold because of the shitty tune. And, it is amazing that Toyota hasn't made more of an effort to make it right.

    I'm glad that you are enjoying the ADM.

    :cheers:
     
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  10. Jun 9, 2021 at 3:14 PM
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    First - thanks for all the amazing input. Been following for a while and finally jumped in a bought the VF package. I have loaded the software, and am ready to hook up to the vehicle and press "prepare" (not "read") to hopefully find my TSB so I can send it off and get my tune.

    So, dumb question, I have a 2021 AT Tacoma. Is there even a tune for this yet? I'm assuming the latest TSB for this is 04C20 . . . is that right?

    Thanks!
     
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  11. Jun 9, 2021 at 3:28 PM
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    Yup should be 04C20. There are tunes available for it.
     
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  12. Jun 11, 2021 at 2:45 PM
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    I have a 2021 as well (04C20). Ordered the VF tuner package the day my truck showed up knowing how crappy the shift patterns were in my last 3rd gen I stupidly sold. The process from ordering to applying the tune sure took a while but was worth it.

    Installed the premium stock tune and am incredibly pleased with it so far.

    No TSB’s yet. Actually if it did require a TSB update, I don’t currently have the capability to do it myself. Need to figure that out since my coworkers with older 3rd gens are now asking how to get this done.
     
    YZF_88, Jun 11, 2021
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  13. Jun 11, 2021 at 2:49 PM
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    You totally have the capability. You just need TechStream. See the 1st Post of the ECU Update thread.


    04C21 is shipping from the factory. It may be a while until that TSB is released though.
     
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  14. Jun 13, 2021 at 11:15 AM
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    Few updates to the first post and updated instructions for the 1.2.9.x flash utility
     
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  15. Jun 13, 2021 at 1:31 PM
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    This post is a huge help to new peeps, and I appreciate you keeping it up to date for everyone. Thank you sir :hattip:
     
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  16. Jun 14, 2021 at 4:00 PM
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    What is the cost to unlock per vin?
     
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  17. Jun 14, 2021 at 4:15 PM
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    $80 or less depending on how many you buy at a time
     
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  18. Jun 17, 2021 at 10:43 AM
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    I assume that clearing the learning values (Reset ECU) is performed at the end, but before turning off the truck and restarting? Calibrate ECU & then Reset ECU?
     
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  19. Jun 17, 2021 at 10:47 AM
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    No.

    You MUST cycle the ignition after immediately after the tune flash.


    LV Resets are optional and tertiary to everything else.
     
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  20. Jun 17, 2021 at 10:49 AM
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    OK, now I'm confused. So leave it plugged in, restart the truck, and then?? Sorry, the reset function timing isn't clear in the first post.
     
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