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Digital Spedometer not displaying 81mph

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TastyTacos, Dec 13, 2016.

  1. Dec 13, 2016 at 11:52 AM
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    TastyTacos

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    Found a fun little quirk my DCLBOR AT has :D Was on the highway and noticed the digital speed readout would jump from 80 to 82, could not find a speed that would display 81mph. Anyone have any ideas as of why? I was thinking a possible rounding error if the speed is calculated somehow?

    Also, the analog spedometer is off by 1-2mph, slightly annoying when readout says 61mph and the needle is just below the 60mph tick...but hey its a Toyota!

    BTW, I LOVE THIS TRUCK!!!

    T_T
     
  2. Dec 13, 2016 at 11:54 AM
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    Mine was off by 2 like tbat when i bought it, when i went up to 265 75 16 it was off by .5-1
     
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  3. Dec 13, 2016 at 12:07 PM
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    axisofoil

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    It seems like they use the same ratio for every truck, even though wheel circumference varies by a couple percent.
     
  4. Dec 13, 2016 at 12:11 PM
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    fdbyrne

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    81 is an unlucky number in Japanese culture. It's somewhat like buildings not having a 13th floor in many cases.
     
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  5. Dec 13, 2016 at 12:13 PM
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    Frogsauce

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    I believe the digital readout is based on GPS speed; which is not always correct. Though, one way to test that theory is to do 85 mph past a cop in a 35 mph zone and see what he clocks you at.
     
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  6. Dec 13, 2016 at 12:21 PM
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    Seems legit.
     
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  7. Dec 13, 2016 at 4:05 PM
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    Is it possible to adjust this?
     
  8. Dec 13, 2016 at 4:28 PM
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    Maybe the Hells Angels asked them nicely not to use it
     
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  9. Dec 13, 2016 at 4:43 PM
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    Nice! Almost made me spit my coffee. :cheers:
     
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  10. Dec 13, 2016 at 8:18 PM
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    axisofoil

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    Doubt it.

    I recommend slightly larger tires. ;)
     
  11. Dec 13, 2016 at 8:46 PM
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    nevadabugle

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    Mine is this way also with 264 75 16s.
     

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