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ECT Always On Mod - Revisited

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by WunderSlug, Mar 19, 2019.

  1. Nov 17, 2019 at 6:54 PM
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    Rzilla80

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  2. Nov 21, 2019 at 7:11 PM
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  3. Nov 21, 2019 at 11:04 PM
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    Just starting out, give me time
    So to everyone that has this unit how is gas mileage been since installed?Still hitting all the gears on highway? I am going to do the 255/85/16 tire tomorrow so I will need all the power I can get.
     
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  4. Nov 21, 2019 at 11:16 PM
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  5. Nov 22, 2019 at 4:48 AM
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    Dragracer_Art

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    I also have a Pedal Commander I use in conjunction with it.
    My gas mileage hasnt changed at all.
    I still drive the truck the same way... but use less gas pedal to do it.

    Instead of stroking the pedal to the floor every time I want it to get rolling, I now use maybe an inch of pedal travel.

    The trans drops gears quicker and runs them out longer too.

    I think the ECT Always On mod, in combination with the Pedal Commander is a great alternative to OV Tune.
     
  6. Nov 22, 2019 at 5:31 AM
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    WunderSlug

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    This is something I'm going to have to consider...
     
  7. Nov 22, 2019 at 5:32 AM
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    $60 including shipping.
     
  8. Nov 22, 2019 at 8:04 AM
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    I'm still running stock tires, and don't do a whole lot of highway driving, but I actually get better mileage with the ECT Always On. Probably just my driving style. But, heh, YMMV...Pun intended.
     
  9. Nov 22, 2019 at 9:48 AM
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    I paid $40. Are you selling yours for less?
     
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  10. Nov 22, 2019 at 10:44 AM
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    WunderSlug

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    Nope! The one on ebay I found was $50. If money is your one motivating factor, then by all means, buy the one on ebay. All I'm saying is, for 10 or 20 more bucks you could have one that a bunch of TW members have purchased, and give great feedback.
     
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  11. Dec 16, 2019 at 1:20 AM
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  12. Jan 3, 2020 at 8:47 AM
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    Couple months later, still all good, still one of my favorite mods.
     
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  13. Jan 3, 2020 at 8:58 AM
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    That's what I like to hear!!! Thank you!!!
     
  14. Jan 3, 2020 at 10:28 AM
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    Any more of these available? I'll order one today if they are.
     
  15. Jan 3, 2020 at 12:00 PM
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    PMing you now.
     
  16. Jan 4, 2020 at 3:57 PM
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  17. Jan 10, 2020 at 7:25 PM
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  18. Jan 11, 2020 at 1:59 PM
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    Just wanted to let you guys know I ordered this little mod from wunderslug and it's been working great. No more forgetting to turn on ECT mode.

    I will say, the install wasn't easy, but it wasn't hard either. It's a piece of cake getting behind the trim panel but tapping into the power and ground from the cigarette outlet was tricky. I had to pry pretty damn hard to pop out my cigarette outlet because it did not want to budge. I'm also not confident the connectors will stay in forever, but if they ever come loose it wouldn't be too bad to get things reconnected.

    Great little mod though and I recommend it if you like driving in this mode.
     
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  19. Feb 11, 2020 at 4:53 AM
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  20. Feb 18, 2020 at 4:34 PM
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    Installed today, seems to work fine in my 2020. Smaller spade was a really tight fit, had to open it up some.
     

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