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I can't really see using the VSC Off very often, but there are definitely times when you don't want engine power cut-off in low traction situations. Sometimes you just need to be able to power through.
Always good to have options.
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01-31-2011, 10:57 PM
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heres a question, i heard that a VSC ECU may possibly be found for about 200 bux, since the 08 4r has a VSC off switch, can someone purchase an 08 VSC ECU & VSC switch & use then in an 06?
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02-01-2011, 06:50 PM
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heres a question, i heard that a VSC ECU is about 200 bux, since the 08 4r has a VSC off switch, can someone purchase an 08 VSC ECU & VSC switch & use then in an 06?
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Good question...anyone know?
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02-01-2011, 08:51 PM
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Quote:
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heres a question, i heard that a VSC ECU may possibly be found for about 200 bux, since the 08 4r has a VSC off switch, can someone purchase an 08 VSC ECU & VSC switch & use then in an 06?
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I was wondering the same thing. I always assumed if it were possibly to simply swap out the ECU, that it would be mega expensive. Though I expected it to be way more than $200 haha. That might almost be worth it for my OCD self 
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02-02-2011, 12:21 AM
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It seems that you electronics guys are getting closer and closer to perfecting this mod!
I'm impressed!
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02-05-2011, 08:21 PM
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Quote:
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heres a question, i heard that a vsc ecu may possibly be found for about 200 bux, since the 08 4r has a vsc off switch, can someone purchase an 08 vsc ecu & vsc switch & use then in an 06?
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02-07-2011, 03:26 AM
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not sure if this is the case...but you introduce lots of uncertainties when swapping the ECU...it is the little things that I am thinking of....
The Keys may need to be reprogrammed....
The TPMS may also need to be reprogrammed...
Not sure what else but I would be suspicious that all of this little things may not make it worth while replacing the ECU.
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02-07-2011, 12:54 PM
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not sure how/why the VSC ecu would have control over the keys & tpms, thought it mainly controlled the 4wd system, but i quess since everything is connected, it possible. either way i cant seem to find any info at all online, not even from toyota dealers.
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02-07-2011, 03:29 PM
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I bet the ECUs are the same and same part# for the pre 08 runners. I would think Toyota probably just added wiring (like the mod) for the 08s and 09s with their switch. I'm far from an electrical specialist though.
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02-07-2011, 03:39 PM
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^^ that makes sense
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02-07-2011, 03:56 PM
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 thats kinda what i was thinking , be nice to find out for sure tho.
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02-07-2011, 05:56 PM
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I've got the wiring diagram for the 2006. If anyone has the wiring diagram for 2008 we could probably compare them and at least rule in or out wiring changes.
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02-07-2011, 06:47 PM
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I've got the wiring diagram for the 2006. If anyone has the wiring diagram for 2008 we could probably compare them and at least rule in or out wiring changes.
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I would love to see the results if someone could produce the 08 or 09 diagram!
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02-07-2011, 10:16 PM
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I said I wasn't sure...I never said it was definite...It has been my experience that you mod one thing and only after doing it you discover something else that either needs to be upgraded, changed, etc...
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Wiring diagrams and someone with more intimate knowledge of the system would have to clarify exactly what potential impacts would be created the change. <O</O
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You don't need to justify your post Shuly, I think it's a legit point and Im glad you brought it up. I just think that for those of us who have not modded yet, we would like to know all of the available options before we actually do it.
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