Recall # WQC39 - ECM Reprogramming for Coolant Thermostat - Page 12 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

gonzo · 01-07-2013, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

7 cold, hard, abusive miles.

LOL

way to rub it in. I wouldn't be surprised if the car lost 5hp because of those cold hard abusive miles

russv · 01-07-2013, 10:02 PM

Dealer wasn't able to reflash my ECM so they ordered a new one. Also had the fuel pump replaced and they broke the plastic intake cover latch so will need to ask for a new one-they are $50

WRXcellent · 01-08-2013, 09:47 AM

The dealership put 14 miles (which I think is excessive) on my car when I first brought it in for the Reflash Recall, Crickets, GPS, and Rear Popping noise.... all they fixed was the popping and then order the parts for everything else.

This past Friday I dropped off the car again and they only put on 3 miles when they fixed the crickets, gps, and replaced both taillights.

Like some other people posted after driving around since the reflash, revs seem a little different but I also feel the torque dip isn't as bad as it used to be. The best fix is not hearing "GPS Signal Lost" every morning anymore... I have yet to have an issue with the GPS signal after the fix. Crickets never bothered me that much as I usually always have the radio on, but stood outside the car at idle and don't hear them anymore. Taillights were a bonus because I didn't complain about them even though I noticed it once, and I think the Tech just pulled up all the TSB's and did all of them for my car.

frs23 · 01-08-2013, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russv

Dealer wasn't able to reflash my ECM so they ordered a new one. Also had the fuel pump replaced and they broke the plastic intake cover latch so will need to ask for a new one-they are $50

Same for me, but they didn't order a new one for me, instead they said they had link problems and for one car it took over a dozen tries to flash. Thus, they said they will wait for Scion to address the problem before flashing later on.

russv · 01-08-2013, 12:59 PM

Mine was the first one they worked on. Kind of like having surgery by a doc that has never done the procedure before.

OrbitalEllipses · 01-08-2013, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russv

Mine was the first one they worked on. Kind of like having surgery by a doc that has never done the procedure before.

"It's okay I saw this on TV once!"

enigmaaron · 01-08-2013, 09:59 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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calidrifter

This^^^
And it also takes an ungodly amount of time to cool down.

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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.

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Originally Posted by BRZnut

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.

You guys realize you are complaining about a sports car engine running too cool right?

Calidrifter · 01-08-2013, 10:06 PM

Lol, in reality I just wish we had an oil cooler to keep the temps down once operating temp is reached.

Opposed · 01-08-2013, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by enigmaaron

You guys realize you are complaining about a sports car engine running too cool right?

No, its not a matter of how cool it runs, but how long it takes to get there. And this engine does not run any cooler then a typical passenger car.

chaotichoax · 01-09-2013, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Opposed

No, its not a matter of how cool it runs, but how long it takes to get there. And this engine does not run any cooler then a typical passenger car.

Exactly.

Epic fail alert

enigmaaron · 01-09-2013, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Opposed

No, its not a matter of how cool it runs, but how long it takes to get there. And this engine does not run any cooler then a typical passenger car.

Ok, operating temp may be the same but it takes longer to get there. Please provide alternate reasons than the following two for this: the engine generates heat less rapidly than "normal" cars therefor it's less likely to overheat when pushed hard because the delta is smaller, and/or it's more efficient at dissipating heat thus taking longer to getting up to temp and being less likely to overheat when pushed. That is why I say the car "runs cooler", I'm not just talking about normal operating temp.

developer · 01-10-2013, 12:51 PM

Does anyone know the VIN cutoff for this recall? Thanks!

Propaganda · 01-12-2013, 05:38 PM

I think some others have posted, but I kept forgetting to chime in. After the reflash, yes the car gets up to temp SO MUCH faster than before.

Mo707 · 01-12-2013, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Propaganda

I think some others have posted, but I kept forgetting to chime in. After the reflash, yes the car gets up to temp SO MUCH faster than before.

I haven't noticed. Haha

01-07-2013, 10:02 PM	#156
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01-08-2013, 12:59 PM	#159
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01-08-2013, 09:47 AM	#157
WRXcellent Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited WRB & 2002 WRX WRB Location: Central Jersey & New Haven CT Posts: 37 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The dealership put 14 miles (which I think is excessive) on my car when I first brought it in for the Reflash Recall, Crickets, GPS, and Rear Popping noise.... all they fixed was the popping and then order the parts for everything else. This past Friday I dropped off the car again and they only put on 3 miles when they fixed the crickets, gps, and replaced both taillights. Like some other people posted after driving around since the reflash, revs seem a little different but I also feel the torque dip isn't as bad as it used to be. The best fix is not hearing "GPS Signal Lost" every morning anymore... I have yet to have an issue with the GPS signal after the fix. Crickets never bothered me that much as I usually always have the radio on, but stood outside the car at idle and don't hear them anymore. Taillights were a bonus because I didn't complain about them even though I noticed it once, and I think the Tech just pulled up all the TSB's and did all of them for my car.

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