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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by DeutschlandTacoma, Dec 4, 2022.

  1. Dec 12, 2022 at 7:26 AM
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    Hi, do you maybe know another company or someone who can calibrate the ECM for me, because unfortunately no one answers me at fs1inc.com anymore.
    Thanks and have a nice day
     
  2. Dec 12, 2022 at 1:02 PM
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    Sorry, I don't. This company came up a few times as a source for ecu’s.
     
  3. Dec 12, 2022 at 8:05 PM
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    Thanks for the quick reply, do you know where I can get the newest calibration file from?
     
  4. Dec 12, 2022 at 9:18 PM
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  5. Dec 12, 2022 at 10:33 PM
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  6. Dec 12, 2022 at 10:41 PM
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    Yes, you would need to do some additional steps for that. I belive techstream has those options
     
  7. Dec 12, 2022 at 10:46 PM
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    do you have any instructions/description for it?
     
  8. Dec 13, 2022 at 12:00 AM
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    I think it is under smart key control unit in techstream. You may need a pass code for it.
    There is also a paperclip method - see the link.
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/engine-immobilizer-malfunction.650421/
    Just to be clear, no extra steps are required to update the calibration.
     
  9. Dec 13, 2022 at 12:07 AM
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    I don't have pin 13 on the OBD socket anymore because it's a 2020 Tacoma. So far I haven't found any instructions on how to do it with Techstream. Where can I get the activation code?
     
  10. Dec 13, 2022 at 12:22 AM
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    It doesn't actually say that you have to relearn the immobilizer when you change the ECM

    Screenshot_20221213-092027.jpg
     
  11. Dec 13, 2022 at 10:55 AM
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    Watch this episode (he is a very good diagnostician) . Start at minute 10.
    He replaced ecu with a different vin from flagship1. This is Nissan, but the process should be the same to reset immobilizer and reprogram a key
    https://youtu.be/zX8PVccFE9Y
     
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    Vielen Dank, it looks like a great OBD Tester
     
  13. Dec 19, 2022 at 8:53 AM
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    with a new ECM everything worked immediately. It just doesn't work with a 2016 ECM in a 2020 Tacoma
     
  14. Dec 19, 2022 at 9:18 AM
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    Nice work!
    Did you reset immobilizer?
     
  15. Dec 19, 2022 at 9:21 AM
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    Yes, with an active test in the ECM, there is an ECM learning mode where you learn it for 30 minutes
     
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    This is the ECU handshake on a 2020+ Tacoma. After the 30 minutes, simply switch the test to OFF and, after changing the ignition, start the vehicle and let it run for 15 minutes

    IMG_20221220_171350442.jpg
     
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    Thanks for sharing.
    Where did you get ecm from?
     
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    Jeff hooked you up. Nice.
     

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