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ECU bricked during Trans update #3

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by smitty99, Jul 20, 2017.

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  1. Jul 21, 2017 at 11:42 AM
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  2. Jul 21, 2017 at 11:43 AM
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  3. Jul 21, 2017 at 11:49 AM
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    smitty99 [OP] I also bought a 4Runner

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    Hey... first-hand experiences tend to leave the most lasting impressions. I had a great experience with my GMC. Not so great with my latest Tacoma. I have a lot of buddies who drive old Chevy's, Fords, they seem to be running and holding up very well. I don't think their (other manufacturer) issues are really leaps and bounds worse than Toyota is having right now on the Tacomas.

    If I'm in the market for another Toyota it won't be a Tacoma...but a 4Runner? Camry? Corolla? Maybe even a Tundra? Sure!
     
    smitty99, Jul 21, 2017
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  4. Jul 21, 2017 at 11:54 AM
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    I'm just trying to stay out of trouble....got the 3 day hammer recently...:eek:
     
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  5. Jul 21, 2017 at 12:11 PM
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    Well, I for one would like to extend a warm thank you to Toyota for ensuring that we'll all get at least another year of smitty posts out of this experience.
     
    Jibbs, Jul 21, 2017
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  6. Jul 21, 2017 at 12:27 PM
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    I am surprised they haven't just given him keys to a new one and make his their company truck to run parts or shuttle. It sure would have been easier.
     
    tcjacado, Jul 21, 2017
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  7. Jul 21, 2017 at 4:02 PM
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    Picked up truck. They were able to get the ECU reset and Then they found that it was already updated with the latest software so there was no new update beyond what we already have
     
    smitty99, Jul 21, 2017
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  8. Jul 21, 2017 at 4:06 PM
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  9. Jul 21, 2017 at 4:07 PM
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  10. Jul 21, 2017 at 4:07 PM
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    I'm guessing you don't have the reflash sticker.
     
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  11. Jul 21, 2017 at 4:07 PM
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    No
     
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  12. Jul 21, 2017 at 4:11 PM
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  13. Jul 21, 2017 at 4:14 PM
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    It always drives better after the ECU is flashed. In 3 to 5k miles it'll go back to shit. Also check this out...lol
    20170721_161336.jpg
     
    smitty99, Jul 21, 2017
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  14. Jul 21, 2017 at 4:20 PM
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    There is a 3rd uodate for the trans?
     
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  15. Jul 21, 2017 at 4:22 PM
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    Wtf , why so over pressure. Is it that hot there to expand from say 31 or 35 lbs. Holy blow out batman!
     
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  16. Jul 21, 2017 at 4:24 PM
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    That's what it was when I picked it up from them. I have no clue. Usually they set them at about 35 or 36
     
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  17. Jul 21, 2017 at 4:25 PM
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    Roflmao. Same guy I bet that tried to flash that ecu.:rofl:
     
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  18. Jul 21, 2017 at 5:06 PM
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    Monkeys......
     
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    They probably tried flashing the ecu without running an external power source to keep vehicle main battery above 11 volts for reflash.

    Now with that loaner vehicle if it isn't too late go buy a dry nitrous kit and NOS the heck out no the car. Recommend max 15sec @ a time.
     
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  20. Jul 21, 2017 at 6:50 PM
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    That's a golf cart though. Some are street legal. LoL
     
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