Recall # WQC39 - ECM Reprogramming for Coolant Thermostat - Page 10 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Hanakuso · 12-28-2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

For all Toyotas registered in those states or just the FR-S? Smell's getting fishier...

Not sure. I got the letter but i'm from California and it did mention only the states in the OP's list

mr2lor · 12-29-2012, 01:00 PM

Strangely, they also change my brake fluid as shown on the order receipt.

davesrave · 12-29-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mr2lor

Strangely, they also change my brake fluid as shown on the order receipt.

Do you think it was related to this recall?

mr2lor · 12-29-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by davesrave

Do you think it was related to this recall?

I supposed the brake fluid change is part of the recalled because that's what I brought my car in for.

DR1FT · 12-30-2012, 12:14 AM

I had the ecu recall done earlier. Like some of you guys my throttle was a bit sluggish at first then after a few miles everything went to normal.

LeavingNormal · 12-30-2012, 12:46 AM

Yeah i got a letter telling me this last week. I'm gonna ignore it till my next oil change, i'm not getting smogged anytime soon.

Opposed · 12-30-2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by chaotichoax

In comparison to all other vehicle I've owned/driven this car takes more time to warm up completely.

I also agree. I find it strange for a modern car to take this long to get to normal opp. temp.

20valvewynn83 · 12-30-2012, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ngabdala

Hmm wonder why it's just these states. I wonder if there is more going on with this update that is not being shared with us. I see some strict states when it comes to emissions listed there.

Maybe we don't pass an OBD II with one cat if we change our exhaust system.

The ecm reflash is for smog purposes only. It does not alter performance

jduffy · 12-31-2012, 01:28 AM

Yeah, I had the reflash done and oddly my teeth are whiter now. Related? I'm not so sure.

whtchocla7e · 12-31-2012, 11:44 AM

Just had my car reflashed.
How can I visually confirm that it was really reflashed?

Foobar · 12-31-2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by whtchocla7e

Just had my car reflashed.
How can I visually confirm that it was really reflashed?

Visually? No way to tell. You'll need some ECU diagnostic tools hooked up to your car's OBD2 interface to check the ECU version, I imagine.

cagster · 01-01-2013, 08:56 AM

For those with the FRS, here is the quote from the letter I received:

" On certain early 2013 Model Year Scion FR-S vehicles, the On Board Diagnostics II (OBD-II) System may need to be updated to meet the regulations set forth by the Calif-ornia Air Resources Board (CARB). An update for the Engine Control Module (EVM) to improve the monitoring parameters within the OBD-II system is now available. The correction ensures that the 'Check Engine Light' will illuminate should an abnormal condition develop (such as the engine coolant not reaching or maintaining the proper operating temperature)."

"Any authorized Scion or Toyota dealer will inspect the calibration of the ECM and if necessary update the ECM at no charge to you. This Special Service Campaign is offered to vehicles currently registered in the following 12 states that have adopted the California Emission Standards: CA, CT, MA, MD, ME NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, VT and WA."

BRZnut · 01-01-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Opposed

I also agree. I find it strange for a modern car to take this long to get to normal opp. temp.

Mine too...I can drive 10 mins to work and it is still not at normal temp according to the dash temp gauge, but the odd thing is the heat from the heater is hot. Can't figure that one out.

karbon · 01-02-2013, 02:28 PM

Anyone in LA get the GPS fix? If so, which dealership? The dealership I went to in Sacramento wasn't able to do it because they said they didn't have the bracket or whatever.

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mr2lor Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Asphalt MT Location: CA Posts: 176 Thanks: 3 Thanked 19 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Strangely, they also change my brake fluid as shown on the order receipt.

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jduffy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 157 Thanks: 29 Thanked 71 Times in 41 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah, I had the reflash done and oddly my teeth are whiter now. Related? I'm not so sure.

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cagster Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Hot Lava Scion FRS Location: Fitchburg MA Posts: 19 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For those with the FRS, here is the quote from the letter I received: " On certain early 2013 Model Year Scion FR-S vehicles, the On Board Diagnostics II (OBD-II) System may need to be updated to meet the regulations set forth by the Calif-ornia Air Resources Board (CARB). An update for the Engine Control Module (EVM) to improve the monitoring parameters within the OBD-II system is now available. The correction ensures that the 'Check Engine Light' will illuminate should an abnormal condition develop (such as the engine coolant not reaching or maintaining the proper operating temperature)." "Any authorized Scion or Toyota dealer will inspect the calibration of the ECM and if necessary update the ECM at no charge to you. This Special Service Campaign is offered to vehicles currently registered in the following 12 states that have adopted the California Emission Standards: CA, CT, MA, MD, ME NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, VT and WA."

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karbon Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: DGM BRZ Location: United States Posts: 84 Thanks: 59 Thanked 17 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Anyone in LA get the GPS fix? If so, which dealership? The dealership I went to in Sacramento wasn't able to do it because they said they didn't have the bracket or whatever.

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