DK01

I am thinking about getting the S/C for my 06 auto tC and plan on doing the install myself. I have searched around and read that for the auto's it is not possible because of the reflashes that has to be done with the ecu. Is it possible to install the s/c and not connect the charge pipe after the reflash (if i have to drive to the dealer for the reflash) or just take the ecu to the dealer?

Also what does the auto fit kit do actually for the install of the S/C?

chrischoi

iTrader: (2)

you can do it yourself... cheaper that way too. go check trd sparks..

another alternative is the dezod turbo..

dezod.com

N-Dawg

Will installing it yourself or taking it to a mechanic shop void the warranty? Any response greatly appreciated.

DK01

no, it won't void the warranty but you only get up to 1 year, 12k miles on the warranty if you install other then the dealer.

06scionsc

You can install everything yourself, however you will not be able to drive the car. A dealer must do the ecm reflashes. There are 2. One that must be done with the trd reflash unit and another that must be done using tis and the toyota scan tool. So yes you can install it yourself but you would have to tow the car to a dealer and let them do your reflashes before you drive it.

06scionsc

Sorry forgot to add that for the trd reflash the ecm does not need to be in the car because the tool supplies power. However for the tis reflash it must be installed in the car as the toyota tool does not supply power the car does.

N-Dawg

thanks, I guess it's off to the dealer to do the install. Damn, how much is that going to run me? oh well, I'm going to leave out the SC for now.

06scionsc

Pricing depends on the dealer. Also not all dealers have the tool from trd to do the install so you may want to check. I lowest quote I ever got was 400 installed with fluids. The highest was 20hrs at $100/hr plus fluids($2000 plus fluids) and $5500 for the unit itself. Yes this was a real quote I was given by a dealer in my area.

DK01

Thanks 06scionsc for your help.

Is this possible, can I install the S/C and take the ecm to the dealer for the reflash. Then later drive the car to the dealer for the tis scan (the tis scan is for the auto tranny reflash.. correct?).

jwaggz82

iTrader: (1)

There are some guys willing to ship the reflash tool in the mail. Try to find someone. A few of the sites are also charging but its more money (around $120ish if i remember correct). BUT - like I said ...some guys are charging more like $50.

06scionsc

I would call trd on that one just to be sure. I have never done an auto install before. The tis reflash is just to update the trans. I am one of the people who rents the tool for $50. If you are interested in renting it feel free to contact me. You would still need the other reflash though, as i only rent the trd unit.

jeremy686868

looks good

DK01

What does the TIS reflash exactly do? Doesn't it make you stay in gear longer towards redline? Is that something that needs to be done?