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Tacoma - OVTUNE - VFTUNER - Update Info and Original Development

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by OVTune, Jun 9, 2017.

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  1. Sep 20, 2019 at 4:49 PM
    CementTaco2019

    CementTaco2019 Well-Known Member

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    So here we go...Let’s do this...
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    04B30 2.0 Tune driven over 500 or so miles and I can honestly say the shift points are what a mini truck should be like. Older tunes it would always try to be get into the next gear and it lugged. Good power now where it should be. Downshifts correctly under light pedal. Doesn’t want to jump under light throttle from a dig. But I don’t know how anyone is getting their claimed great gas mileage unless you don’t know where the gas pedal is. Full tank, cruise control, Florida highway, 200 mile round trip, best I could do 18.5-19.0. Ya if I do 60 I mayyyy get 20-21 but who really drives like that.
    Want brutal honest opinion there it is. I’m happier with the 2.0 Beta. Trucks still slow. Can’t out tow my fathers Colorado or keep up and your gonna get 18-19mpg cruising at 75-85 mph like a normal human.

    Photo was after 1hr of driving.
    787ADD30-20C0-4693-898E-2993589CACC6.jpg
     
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  2. Sep 20, 2019 at 4:52 PM
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    You have to turn your display color to BLUE, that will give you 4-5 more mpg!:rofl::rofl::rofl::anonymous:
     
  3. Sep 20, 2019 at 5:34 PM
    kzs7878

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    Roger that...I see RushT reported that his truck (in n.Tex similar to mine) came with 04b60 and that it needs 04b61 using "ts". Do I accomplish this, the dealer, or does the overtune accomplish this? What is TS?

    According to Spike, I don't have much time to purchase this kit this fall..The site suggests that all I have to purchase is the "Tacoma Flash Tuning Package" ..699.00.. anything else required? I have a windows ver.7 laptop

    thanks again
     
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  4. Sep 20, 2019 at 5:49 PM
    M1Awolf

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    Yes,this is all you need to get going.

    https://www.ovtuned.com/collections/toyota/products/toyota-tacoma-2grfks-calibration
     
  5. Sep 20, 2019 at 6:06 PM
    PapaRee

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    Once you do order and pay, get on your computer and begin the registration process right away so that you get your registration key for your computer. Don’t wait till you get your kit! It will take a few days to get the registration key and you do not have to have your kit in hand to get it it. You will thank me for this info.
    The instructions are on the OVTune website.
     
  6. Sep 20, 2019 at 6:15 PM
    M1Awolf

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    This and here are the instructions
    https://www.ovtuned.com/pages/instructions-downloads

    I suggest you get with it most riki tik if you want any chance of receiving your kit before he shuts down for his move this coming month ;)
     
  7. Sep 20, 2019 at 6:56 PM
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    Wow, thank you guys. I just purchased the kit and didn't know about operations shutdown. Followed all the instructions and sent a registration request.
     
  8. Sep 20, 2019 at 7:04 PM
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  9. Sep 20, 2019 at 7:07 PM
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    Just ordered..I pray this works out! I trust all you guys that have such good things to say about this. Of course, the truck has such poor driving characteristics now it seemingly can only get better!
     
  10. Sep 20, 2019 at 7:11 PM
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    I've been tuned since the beginning and the current beta is superb. I can't wait to see what the final version will be like. You will be happy for sure.
     
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  11. Sep 20, 2019 at 7:14 PM
    PapaRee

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    GTS Dobinson's lift, 33"-Wildpeak Atw3-18x9 -6 Offset ,265/70/18 tires, Raceline Assault wheels, Backflip G2 bed cover, Magnaflow exhaust, Pro tail lights, Pro fog lights, Pro grille, Raptor grille lights, Predator side steps, RedLine Hood Struts, Toyota bedmat, tinted windows, Retrofitted-BHLM-Amber Halo-Amber DRL-HID headlights, LED Highbeams, LED Hood Scoop lightbar, LED hidden bumper lightbar, LED under hood light, LED Bed lights, LED license plate lights, Tacoma tailgate 3d letters, Tacoma glovebox 3D letters, removed air dam, Custom TRD Sport emblems, Pro Shift Knob with Meso ECT Stealth button, Meso LED dome and map lights, Meso V3 smoked mirror turn signals, Meso Stage 2 Tail lights, Meso Mirror Puddle lights, Meso KC-5 Brake/Cargo light, Meso center console bucket with OG lid, Tailgate PNP kit, Garage door opener button in overhead console, Meso Minimalist keyfobs, Matte black Pro hood decal, KTJO4x4 Led door handle LED lights, Pioneer 6x9 3 way front speakers, Rockford Fosgate 6.75' rear speakers, TacoTunes tweeters, AJT black vent rings, JDM Gas cap cover.
    Your welcome bud, I just hate seeing people buying the kit and thinking that they have to wait for it to get to them before they download the software and register their computer. Doing it this way, you should get your registration key before your kit and be able to flash the tune as soon as it arrives.
    Ps. If you know your ECU (probably 04B04), go ahead and download the tunes you want to try. I would suggest the 2.0 Beta- it’s the best ever for my truck. Get it here-https://www.ovtuned.com/pages/2-0-public
    And spend a few hours reading this thread to learn all you can about using the tune software.
     
  12. Sep 20, 2019 at 7:17 PM
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    I had 04A60 —> 04A61
     
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  13. Sep 20, 2019 at 7:18 PM
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    I have no idea what my ECU is. Truck is 2017 TRD Sport Manual.

    I have heard it is better to flash TSB for manual transmission from another thread first, and then ov tune. Now need to figure out if OV tune software can flash that or I need something else.
     
  14. Sep 20, 2019 at 7:24 PM
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    So...the downloaded flash manager exe program faults..fails to open.. perhaps I should uninstall it and try the other offered choice.. this laptop is a 64 bit machine, but the exe file won't open

    hints?
     
  15. Sep 20, 2019 at 7:30 PM
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    I had to disable windows defender to download and run it.
     
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    Nope, OVTune software won’t do it. Techstream is what you need. If you are near Baton Rouge, I’ll do it for you. Takes 2 minutes.
     
  17. Sep 20, 2019 at 7:34 PM
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    Techstream is your friend for TSBs
     
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  18. Sep 20, 2019 at 7:43 PM
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    Awesome. Off I go to read that post first while waiting on my kit and registration.
     
  19. Sep 20, 2019 at 7:47 PM
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    Thanks...I installed the x86 ver. it worked fine..
     
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  20. Sep 20, 2019 at 7:50 PM
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    Yours should be a 04B12 unless you have had the TSB done which I highly recommend doing. Here is the Tune 's M/T dedicated thread.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ine-ecu-reflash.515734/page-671#post-21604450
     
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