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Reset my engine/transmission "learning"

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Thirdgentacoman, Mar 20, 2016.

  1. Mar 20, 2016 at 1:33 PM
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    Thirdgentacoman

    Thirdgentacoman [OP] Well-Known Member

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    How can I totally reset my engine / transmission learning my driving habits?

    I want to start back at square one. New transmission and insurance tracker program is done (saved 25%!) so now it's time to stop driving like a grandma.
     
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    mij

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    My guess is...................it will learn your new driving habits , good or bad.
     
  3. Mar 20, 2016 at 2:19 PM
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    thors.hammer

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    Drive it like you stole it for the next 5000 miles.
     
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    Lawfarin

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    Disconnect your battery
     
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  5. Mar 20, 2016 at 4:14 PM
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    splitbolt

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    Need Techstream or the like.
    Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / Learning Value Reset,
    Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / Fuel Density Learning Value Reset,
    etc.
     
  6. Mar 20, 2016 at 4:15 PM
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    If I don't have Techstream and therefore cannot reset it, will it continue learning? Or does my taco forever think I'm a 90 yr old grandma with saggy tits? (has 2.1k miles)
     
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    Factory Blackout package, Soft roll up bed cover, Cheap seat covers, Front and rear dash cam, AVS in channel vent visors
    As long as those tits don't hold the brake pedal down, just start driving as you want to.
     
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    Not sure...
    Have you tried asking the dealer?
     
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  9. Mar 20, 2016 at 4:26 PM
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    mine has about the same miles and it thinks i am grandpa! work around for me long ago is drive in "S" mode all the time and i shift when i want it to shift............
     
  10. Mar 20, 2016 at 4:29 PM
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    These warlocks are quite saggy. Dealer always checks proper mat installation when reality is they should be checking tit sag.
     
  11. Mar 20, 2016 at 4:45 PM
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    You might try disconnecting the battery for 24 hours.
    That's what I did when I had a Infinity G35
     
  12. Mar 20, 2016 at 5:44 PM
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    I may be wrong, but that will probably just erase all app info, door lock settings, contacts, etc. I think the only way to reset the transmission is with techstream.
     
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  13. Mar 20, 2016 at 6:35 PM
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    Repair manual implies that Techstream would be required as it has a step after replacing transmission fluid to reset the computer and techstream must be used for that.
     
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  14. Mar 20, 2016 at 6:42 PM
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    Thirdgentacoman

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    My service ticket doesn't explicitly say they reset the learning component, but they "cleared all data and disconnected battery" - I wonder if this is the same?

    20160317_163705~3~2.jpg
     
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    The should have, but probably no way to know for sure, but you can always ask the dealer. I personally would just drive it.
     
  16. Mar 20, 2016 at 7:29 PM
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    Ya that's my plan, just figured if I could reset it I might as well.

    Truck drives like a dream now tho, new transmission is so damn smooth.
     
  17. Mar 20, 2016 at 7:32 PM
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    Don't let anybody go and mess it up then :)
     
  18. Mar 21, 2016 at 3:58 AM
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    Took mine in this weekend for slugglish shifting, and downshifting...
    45min later they told me they reset it.
    Drive it like normal, he says.
     
  19. Mar 21, 2016 at 3:59 AM
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    TBayRay

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    ....its gonna learn me out for the next 15-20mi
     
  20. Jul 27, 2017 at 2:03 PM
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    are these the only two things to change? whats the etc.? does that mean there are more steps to clear it?
     

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