Throttle Lag TSB is out

by **MrMikeL** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 1:56 pm

I stopped by my dealership today to schedule an appointment. I explained my problem to the service writer. I mentioned that there is a software fix available, and that I had been doing research on the Internet. He was actually glad! He said "if you feel this TSB describes your problem, then we will gladly apply it for you". Imagine that? It goes in next Tuesday - I'll keep you posted.

by **Buckeyegirl** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 8:11 pm

I got my car back, what a differance. It squeals the front tires now. Has anyone checked their fuel mileage to see if it got better or worse?

by **dvdchris45** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 10:39 pm

So does a K&N drop-in really give the car a different exhaust note?

by **DocJohn** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 5:51 am

dvdchris45 wrote:So does a K&N drop-in really give the car a different exhaust note?

Only if you have the hearing acuity of a dog. :wink:

by **MrMikeL** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 7:03 am

What does the K&N filter have to do with throttle lag? Why did you post in this thread??

by **slingshot** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 8:54 am

dvdchris45 wrote:So does a K&N drop-in really give the car a different exhaust note?

Please keep to the subject which is lag.

by **slingshot** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 8:57 am

Buckeyegirl wrote:I got my car back, what a differance. It squeals the front tires now. Has anyone checked their fuel mileage to see if it got better or worse?

Yep, never had so much squeeling going on with my car. My gas mileage is worse because I'm driving more aggressively and I bet most are after this fix.

by **technole** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 4:24 pm

slingshot wrote:
Buckeyegirl wrote:I got my car back, what a differance. It squeals the front tires now. Has anyone checked their fuel mileage to see if it got better or worse?

Yep, never had so much squeeling going on with my car. My gas mileage is worse because I'm driving more aggressively and I bet most are after this fix.

If you punch it, I would expect it to squeal. My gas mileage is better but i've been driving the same as before.

by **dvdchris45** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 10:28 pm

I noticed today my mileage improved but I'm thinking that now the ECU cranks out the right figures for the trip computer, theyre certainly more accurate to me.

by **technole** » Sat Jul 09, 2005 12:21 am

dvdchris45 wrote:I noticed today my mileage improved but I'm thinking that now the ECU cranks out the right figures for the trip computer, theyre certainly more accurate to me.

Interesting, I haven't taken out the pen, paper and calculator yet but i'll have to verify that

Oh and here is TSB TC006-05, and it definitely talks about 91 octane gas on the last page:

http://www.alldata.com/tsb/Toyota/1119337200000_1120806000000_TC006-05/61.html

by **slingshot** » Sat Jul 09, 2005 7:12 am

It says use Octane 91 for optimum engine performance. That's not the same as saying minimum recommended octane. It just says for best performance. This flashed ECU engine seems faster to me even when using the lowest octane!

by **technole** » Sun Jul 10, 2005 1:40 am

slingshot wrote:It says use Octane 91 for optimum engine performance. That's not the same as saying minimum recommended octane. It just says for best performance. This flashed ECU engine seems faster to me even when using the lowest octane!

I agree, I had Shell 87 in the tank before and after and its already a huge improvement as a result of the flashed ECU.

Maybe we should get some new test MPGs going with 87 and 93 octane.

by **Willy7o2** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 8:27 pm

Smoooth as hell.... now that's how it should ride....

by **dvdchris45** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 8:33 pm

Will man you done all those things to your ride, do us some justice and update your pics! I wanna see them gfx lips!

by **MrMikeL** » Tue Jul 12, 2005 6:23 pm

Had the TSB done this evening. One word describes the difference - RESPONSIVE! Even though I only drove about 8 miles home, I performed the two most important tests:

1. At about 40 mph, punched the accelerator as if I was trying to get out of the slow lane and merge into the fast lane. Instead of the 2-3 second delay, the response was instant.

2. You know how when you cruise up to a red light and it turns green, and you punch the accelerator and you get that jolt as it attempts to find a gear? GONE!!

Finally the car responds to MY commands instead of IT deciding when it wants to respond.

Throttle Lag TSB is out

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