ECU Reflash/Upgrade

[150gxl Member Find all posts View Profile Close 150gxl]

I've noticed reference to

ECU Reflash/Upgrade

in other topics and I couldn't find a thread related specifically to it.
To save going off-topic elsewhere, can those affected explain what brought on the 'reflash' and what adverse affects are caused?

[barryswanson Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close barryswanson]

The only reflash I know of relates to the Transmission, I've had mine done due to a hesitation when accelerating at certain speeds. The tranny takes awhile to drop back a gear before it gets going.

[barajak Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close barajak]

I think you will find what you are looking for here, cut and paste or go to diesel engine and follow your nose.
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...400-RPM/page15
I will be ready for the 30,000 service shortly and I am hoping to have it done, I am used to it and never drive under 80kmh in Auto unless I am coasting up to an intersection. This is the first auto vehicle I have owned or driven that needs to be driven in manual mode to be smooth and without the hesitation. You would definetly expect better from a vehicle the price of these.

[150gxl Member Find all posts View Profile Close 150gxl]

Hey, thanks Barajack, that looks like the one. It would appear Toyota has done this to achieve the better fuel economy.
I'm surprised how frugal this thing is. I agree with your last comment. The gearbox and cruise control machinations are probably the worst I've ever experienced though.