2016 OVTune Tacoma 3.5L Manual Transmission / Engine ECU Reflash

Well... for the record, I misspelled it when I first typed it out.

But... love the new word!

 

It do like it also. A little covfefe for the agruement. Hahaha!

 

Baby boo sent a video of the truck, seems nice but....I would miss wrapping my hand around a hard, tall knob.

 

which file are you running?

 

Interesting. I have only run the base SFOB file and while it is a bit jumpy from 0 throttle, anything over that is pretty linear and smooth. I notice it most on downshifts. Rev-match is much more predictable.

I don't drive my truck much, but I have about 1000 miles on that file now. I have put off trying the regular base because this one has been running so well.

 

I haven't had any throttle issues with mine. its been consistent since I updated.

did you message zendesk with issues you are having?

 

vF tuner for MT is released as of a few days ago.

We explained in this thread that setting up gear ratio and tires in the MT ecu doesn't do anything. There is no point. The final release versions of the tune completely bypass the individual 3D torque tables for throttle control so what you're saying just doesn't line up with what the code is actually doing.

And if you are thinking tire tuning to fix the speedo we NEVER advertised this as being possible.

Nobody is saying you have to buy vF Tuner. Do you even fully understand what vF Tuner is?

 

Dude, chill. He answered your questions, and if you check his website your other questions about VF tuner answered right there at the front page. no one expects you to read every page in this thread, but you've been around for a while and you've done nothing but complain. If you have a legit concern, hit him up with a zendesk request. (Which you've previously stated that you didn't do this time...)

OVTune/VF tuner aren't magic bullets that are going to make your truck feel like a Ferrari. nothing is going to be perfect, and it's been stated about a hundred million times everywhere on this forum that these trucks seem to have their own personalities. Everyone's trucks are going to be a little bit different.

So take a chill pill And let's tackle your issues one variable at a time.

Note: OVTunes point about not being able to adjust the manuals for tire size etc, is pretty standard fare across the industry when it comes to tuning your ECU which has next to nothing to do with tire sizes, especially on a manual transmission.

 

I am not trying to make you feel like an idiot. Your post just says you are extremely disappointed, you expected tire tuning, etc. So I asked you if you fully understand what vF is, because it seems like you do not and have some sort of disappointment for something you thought you are getting.


You do not automatically get vF.
We aren't sending out confirmation emails to every random flash kit owner, because you are not automatically entitled to it.

It's a completely separate product. It is not related to, nor automatically given just because you have our tune.
Which is why I am asking again if you fully understand what vF is.



I don't know what you expect with tuning but it seems a little unrealistic.
How do you even know you are getting THROTTLE delay, or just getting lack of engine response because it is low speed, low rpm? The engine doesn't make crap for torque at low rpm. You might be getting as much throttle as you are asking and the engine just can't do anything.

 

Did you order vF tuner?
How do you even know you are getting THROTTLE delay, or just getting lack of engine response because it is low speed, low rpm? The engine doesn't make crap for torque at low rpm. You might be getting as much throttle as you are asking and the engine just can't do anything.
Have you done any logging?
Anything you can provide to us at all for data so we can even make a judgement on what you are experiencing?

 

Then please pm me your order number.

How low of rpm ?

 

So this issue is happening in nuetral then, trying to rev the engine from idle?
or are you in a gear at idle.

Give me as much details as possible so I don't have to guess what is going on.

 

Okay I am not sure this is even fixable. The engine simply lacks momentum to give you the response it sounds you are wanting when you are near idle rpm. I am not sure exactly is expected but if you are wanting immediate response and rpms this low you do need to punch it. at FULL throttle and 1000 RPM this engine is making like 100 ft lbs of torque if you're lucky. Think about it.

 

Okay, and if I am understanding you, you have to floor it to get the engine to do anything in this scenario

 

Pucker up

You also stated you've had this truck for 4 years. I seem to remember a TSB coming out addressing some throttle lag issues that some of the 16's and 17's had. Do you know if this was addressed at the dealership? Maybe on a subsequent service visit?

 

You may know how to drive, but you do a poor job of explaining how you do. No one can understand what you are trying to explain.

 

Wow I was hoping all the BS stayed on the Dev thread. Now it’s made its way over here. 2.0 SFOB has been awesome so far.

 

Splash damage from rockets always seems to get me. I’m pretty good at having someone run in front of me or strafing behind an object and exploding lol

 

It sounds like maybe he's describing what I experience on the stock tune.

When I take off from a stop in first gear, as I'm giving it throttle and releasing the clutch, it has very dead throttle response under about 1500 rpms. The engine will not rev up to where I want it as I'm releasing the clutch. It feels as if there is a limit on the amount of throttle input it will accept while you are engaging the clutch and starting to move forward. The engine revs up more slowly than what you are asking for. (No it's not from lugging it.)

You can floor it and get the same result as half throttle. It feels very dead. Once the engine reaches about 1500 rpms it seems to suddenly give you back full control of the throttle. If you had it floored the whole time you will get a surge of power as the rpms increase quickly. This makes for a very awkward experience with the throttle and clutch.

This only seems to happen when you are in first gear and taking off from a stop.

Is this the same thing you're talking about @Melmantaco ?