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Is this normal for a 2021?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by NCfarmgirl, Sep 14, 2021.

  1. Sep 14, 2021 at 1:35 PM
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    NCfarmgirl

    NCfarmgirl [OP] New Member

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    I have approx 4K miles on my new 2021 Tacoma Pro Sport. I’m wondering if anyone else is having this issue or can tell me what the possible problem is before I take it to the dealership. When I slow down to turn and then accelerate it has a hard time shifting. I have to really push on the gas as it feels like it stalls a bit. Drives me crazy! It shifts fine from a complete stop. It’s not the gas, I’ve only ran premium in it. I have another 2011 Tacoma and I’ve never had this issue.
     
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  2. Sep 14, 2021 at 1:37 PM
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    Welcome to TW! Unfortunately yes the trucks shift like crap in many situations and hunt for gears on the highway. Getting a tune from a member on here is a fairly cost-effective way to help get some better shift points.
     
  3. Sep 14, 2021 at 1:38 PM
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    IMHO, it is a problem with your Taco, but something that the dealer can't fix. It is the crappy stock tune. The rewritten AT code in the vF Tunes has fixed that for other Tacos that I have flashed.
     
  4. Sep 14, 2021 at 1:47 PM
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    It’s automatic. Only used premium because At first I thought it was crappy gas from the dealership that was causing the issue. Not sure what the reply about the AT codes and VF tunes are so I’m a little lost
     
  5. Sep 14, 2021 at 1:55 PM
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    Automatic transmission computer software code, not trouble codes.

    The vF Tunes change the engine and AT programming for the better.

    https://vftuner.com/



    Reach out to a local from the 1st Post of my Feelers thread if you do not want to dive in yourself.
     
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  6. Sep 14, 2021 at 2:02 PM
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    This might be a problem only affecting Tacoma Pro Sports.
     
  7. Sep 14, 2021 at 2:05 PM
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    That's a rare model for sure. Right up there with the 2x4 with a front elocker
     
  8. Sep 14, 2021 at 2:05 PM
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    HighCountryTacoma

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    Just got KD Max tune done an hour ago after putting up with this for 4 years. So far it feels WAAAAY better. Time will tell.
     
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  9. Sep 14, 2021 at 2:09 PM
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    Roof Walker

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    2021 Tacoma Pro sport?
    upload_2021-9-14_17-9-30.jpg
     
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    Brad62

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    What about these tunes ie vF tune and others and warranty?
     
  11. Sep 14, 2021 at 2:23 PM
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    This has been covered many times. Just like any other mod, if a dealer repair can be traced back to a non-OEM modification, then warranty coverage of the repair can be denied.

    Also, all shared tunes out there all started as unedited tunes that vF developed. Last year, vF allowed us to edit and flash his work, so a cottage industry has grown out of that.
     
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  12. Sep 14, 2021 at 6:16 PM
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    I’d try driving with the ECT power on first
    And I’d try to identify the model of the truck second
     
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  13. Sep 14, 2021 at 7:03 PM
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    What exactly is a Pro Sport?
     
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  14. Sep 14, 2021 at 7:20 PM
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    ECT on ?
     
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    Please ignore the trolls among us- the rest of us will help you if we can…
    On that note- don’t be afraid to have it checked by the dealer - after all it is brand new and it should work correctly- if they can’t fix it, then I totally second doing a KDMax tune.
     
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  16. Sep 14, 2021 at 7:59 PM
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    Get a tune. @TWTaco did mine and I still love it!
     
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  17. Sep 14, 2021 at 8:06 PM
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    Benny blanco

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    Two hood skewps. :headbang:
     
  18. Sep 14, 2021 at 8:06 PM
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    Benny blanco

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    Also. Don’t be using the expensive gas. Your truck isn’t tuned for it.
     
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    Don't waste your time with a vf tune. Bypass that trash and go straight for kdmaxx tune, if you do decide to go that way.
     
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  20. Sep 14, 2021 at 8:19 PM
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    PuyallupJon

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    are the wheels breaking traction when you turn going fast accelerating? that could be the problem. A safety measure.
     

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