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Old 04-16-2013, 02:50 PM   #1
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86 Software Update

So I had my Software updated on Friday at McCarthy Toyota Blouberg Strand, and boy what a differences, consistent power trough the entire curve, engine tone has also changed quiet a bit.

what is you experience with the update?????
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Old 04-16-2013, 02:51 PM   #2
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You don't happen to see a version number on your invoice or have an ecutek cable do you?

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Old 04-16-2013, 02:54 PM   #3
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You don't happen to see a version number on your invoice or have an ecutek cable do you?

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sorry no, the update was free so no invoice, as its an update from Toyota and my car still under warranty
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Old 04-16-2013, 03:09 PM   #4
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Hey Bro. What is this? I want this too. What do I ask for?
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Old 04-16-2013, 03:14 PM   #5
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skepticism.
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Old 04-16-2013, 03:19 PM   #6
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Come on bro we need details. Avoid the ^ skepticism. I'm a bit skeptical but kinda hopeful too. Go to the dealer and ask for a record of the service performed and if it was a tsb bulletin etc

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Had mine done a week ago and I can't honestly say that I'm noticing any difference.
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Code is ZA1J701G which I'm assuming is South Africa specific.

EDIT:
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http://www.ecutek.com/Products/ProEC...-Vehicles.aspx
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Huh? Still means nothing to me. Please explain to me like I'm a 5 year old.
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Old 04-16-2013, 04:23 PM   #10
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Likewise @sieglapi
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Come on bro we need details. Avoid the ^ skepticism. I'm a bit skeptical but kinda hopeful too. Go to the dealer and ask for a record of the service performed and if it was a tsb bulletin etc

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Old 04-17-2013, 02:13 AM   #12
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Had mine done a week ago and I can't honestly say that I'm noticing any difference.
when did you have it done, the dealer where i was only got the update on Monday the 8th April 2013, i know that Rayn also had his software updated, and as far as i understand he hase same results as myself
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Hey Guys.

What is this update for? What does it fix, address?
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I'm kinda curios too... details?
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