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165 messages, Last post on Aug 19, 2009 at 10:51 AM
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Replying to: georgie2 (Mar 13, 2008 6:21 am) The TSB that describes the Engine/Xmission control ECU software is the successor to: EG056-06 ECM CALIBRATION: ENHANCEMENT TO SHIFTING PERFORMANCE & SMOOTHNESS Just look for the -07 one that replaced this one. I can't help but wonder if Toyota is still selling Camrys with the old crappy ECU software in them because they don't want to have to redo their EPA mileage testing etc. So they just install when customers complain to avoid a recall/retest.
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Replying to: smythe (Mar 13, 2008 3:19 pm) No, the new models have the new software. BTW, my '07 had the reprogram done, and it has been perfect ever since. It did not make any noticeable change to MPG. |
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Replying to: dec426 (Mar 11, 2008 4:03 pm) I own a 2007 Camry V6 XLE with 25,000 miles and I do not have any problems with this vehicle that are posted on these boards. My driving is done mostly on the highway between 55 and 70 mph and I get 30 mpg. I use 87 octane fuel (both name brand and off brand). The transmission shift very smooth and positive. Yes, is does drive differently because of the drive by wire system. When I want to pass a slow moving vehicle on the highway, I push slightly on the accelerator, the transmission downshifts and the vehicle accelerates. Once the "passing procedure has been completed", I back off slightly on the accelerator, and the transmission up-shifts! If I want "fast acceleration" I press HARD on the accelerator, and the vehicle moves forward in an aggressive manner. QUESTION: Could I be the only person who has a Cmary that operates properly? Best regards. ------ Dwayne   
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Replying to: djm2 (Mar 14, 2008 4:08 am) Indeed, there have been mixed reviews on the board regarding this issue. Yet, you have an '07. Maybe the '08 Camry V6 transmission has differences than the '07s? |
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Replying to: djm2 (Mar 14, 2008 4:08 am) a] You are accelerating "lightly" with the transaxle in the proper lower gear ratio for the speed and level of acceleration you have "called" for. b] You release the pressure on the gas pedal momentarily and the transaxle upshifts accordingly (in actuality, for our purposes, the transaxle "begins" the upshifting process). c] Now, within milliseconds, you realize you need to accelerate again and depress the gas pedal back to the original position you were using earlier for slight acceleration. Or here is yet another scenario... a] You are coasting down to come to a full stop and as the speed declines below 10MPH the transaxle begins the upshift process under the standard shift pattern/schedule. b] Just as, within milliseconds(again), the upshift begins the traffic light changes to green and now you apply pressure to the gas pedal. Due to the fact that the Toyota/Lexus transaxles no longer have a pressure holding/sustaining accumulator two sequential gear changes in quick succession cannot be supported so DBW is used to delay the onset of engine torque until ATF pressure again rises to the appropriate level.
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I purchased the SE V6 about 2 months ago. At the beginning, I was worry about the Camry engine problem, and I am not sure if I should choose the 08 Accord EX-L V6 or the 08 Camry SE V6. Now I owned my Camry SE V6 for almost 2 months with about 1500 miles on it. Everything seems alright, and I am very happy with the car. No engine hesitation, no engine flare. Very powerful behind the 268 hp engine. I feel good that I did not pick the 08 Accord V6 because I see there so many complaints about the V6 VCM issue. It happens for new technology, just like the new 6-gear Camry V6 tranny. If I buy the Accord, I may want to wait for the 09 model. By then Honda should come up some improvement on their VCM. |
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Replying to: smythe (Mar 13, 2008 3:19 pm) I think after doing the reflash when they test drive it seems ok but after some miles it is going back to the same stage. Last time when I went to the dealer they test drived and said it is normal. In my case sometimes I feel it is running smoothly and after some mile it is causing problems as I mentioned. Then again after some miles it will run smoothly. I don't know whether it is due to the temperature difference, bcos in the morning if it is cold my car always jerks during shift changes.
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Replying to: sunilv (Mar 20, 2008 7:18 am)
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Replying to: mrdisco33 (Mar 24, 2008 10:36 am)
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Replying to: carguy65 (Mar 26, 2008 7:24 am) |
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