Pedal Commander | Overrated or Underrated? | Tacoma Throttle Control
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- Опубликовано: 13 окт 2024
- An UNBIASED review! Can the Pedal Commander throttle control fix the Toyota Tacoma engine lack? In this video I'll show you how to install the Pedal Commander. Then I'll test it out and see if this throttle control unit is overrated and all hype or, is it worth every dollar and totally underrated?
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I have a 2011 F-150 with the 5.0 motor, and I love my Pedal Commander. I have had it over a year, and it really makes a difference. Unfortunately, out of the blue my truck would start going into limp mode. I contacted Pedal Commander and they literally responded to my e-mail that day with suggestions of things to try to trouble shoot the product. When that didn't work out, they sent instructions on how to fill out the attached warranty form which you fill out right online. They then sent me a USPS label that I attached to a small box and shipped the unit back to them. To make a long story short, they repaired my unit and sent it back. Day after I installed started doing the same thing. Sent unit back again and they sent a brand new one this time and it works great.
Point is they stood behind their product no questions. Had constant timely communication and shipping times. They made it right with no grief. Kudos to Pedal Commander. Wish other manufacturers stood behind their product like this company does.
Thanks for sharing, it's great to hear about companies like this.
The Pedal Commander is awesome. I've had my 2022 TRD Off-Road 4x4 about 5 months now. I live at the end of a 1/4 mile unmaintained dirt, gravel road with a couple of sharp turns. The lag was so bad the truck would actually stop before the throttle kicks in. Even City 2 has helped a lot with the drivability. Leaving stop signs to merge on the busy state highway is also much easier. And yes, after 5 months I am re-learning how much pedal is needed.
I 100% agree
I have a Pedal Commander installed on my relatively new 2023 Tacoma 4x4off-road. I keep it turned off. Don’t hate it but don’t love it either. Find I engage the ECT as a matter of habit. I’m pretty much satisfied with how it runs with the ECT activated.
Interesting. I'm not sure I've even tried it with ECT activated.
I went from a RAM 1500 with the big 7 Ltr V8 Hemi, to a 4 Ltr V6 Toyota 4Runner. It was like going from a Freight train to a rocking chair. My RAM would spin its tires just simply accelerating from a stop light, if you weren't really very careful giving her gas. If the road was wet, forget about it, you're spinning your wheels on take-off. The truck just had huge low-end torque. The 4R, lol, it can't even get out of its own way if you stomp on it. The last vehicle I was in that was so sickenly underpowered, was my father's old 1973 Ford Pinto (yes, he bought a Pinto, but nobody knew any better at the time and we had a national gas-shortage going at full swing) Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love my 4R, it's a great vehicle and my grandkids will be driving it long after I'm gone, but she's an absolute cripple when it comes to HP and Torque. The PC is a necessity in vehicles like the 4R and the Taco. They both are fantastic for off-roading, climbing steep hills and deep snow and mud, but nobody likes to feel like they are driving in mud when they are actually on the highway, right?
Loved the video, thanks for sharing it. Be safe, and Peace bro.
Thanks for the support. Yes, great comment. For me, the pedal command. woke up my Tacoma. I'm not sponsored by them and I paid for the PC myself. No strong attached honest opinion.
And I thought I was the only one having a problem removing the pedal harness. Like you said its awkward and I have arthritis in my hands. Putting it back on was easy though, just a little awkward. My truck is only 3 months old, so I think its just because of the fact that you can't get a good grip. Been running mine on Sport 1 so far. Jury still out on whether it was worth the install or not. Good video brother.
It was a beast to install, but it's been great every since
I have had one for about 2 years i love it!
I’ve been surprisingly impressed so far
I just did an OTT tune to my 2018 Tacoma after years of living with the pedal lag and gear hunting. It’s like a completely different truck now. Shifting is smooth, predictable and the throttle response is amazing. I got the “mild” tune, with a “medium” level on the ECT button. I LOVE my truck again. It took the tuner about 15 minutes. I’m not sure how it compares to the Commander, but I’m very happy with the results.
I'd guess the OTT Tune is a step up from the Pedal Commander.
Great review, love the perspective on the road conditions playing a role in mode select!
Thank you! 👍
I’ve had my Pedal Commander for a couple months now. 2 concerns of mine is that the city mode seems to be more responsive than the Sport mode. Usually when driving on a slightly bumpy road or uneven road the truck gets a little jumpy whether I’m in the city or sport mode. Like if you pay close attention you can hear and feel the truck revving up and down only at slow speeds. I did the install 100% correct and I don’t have any check engine lights or anything crazy but it definitely helps take away that empty space when you first put your foot on the pedal. PLEASE DO UPDATE VIDEOS ON THE PEDAL COMMANDER every now and then.
I'll watch for that and do an update video after a few more weeks of driving with it.
Good video! Thanks for the information!
You're welcome!
I’ve used one on my current Acura, I know it doesn’t add any power, but it completely changes the driving dynamic. I can’t use Sport+ in town.
I prefer Sport over Sport+
@@DJXPLRSMe too, Sport+ is way too touchy for my liking. I just bought one for a friend as a gift, and Sport 2 is his favorite.
Don't change it on the fly! You are supposed to be completely stopped when you change modes.
Good to know
Yep, sure way to get a CEL and possibly limp mode.
Yes a representative told me the same thing, it cannot be changed while driving, but sprint booster which I've had can be changed while driving
Yuppers. Taken the cable off was a bear for sure. Tighter then woodpeckers lips.😂 Got the pedal commander for 2022 Tacoma 4x4. Works very well. Good response for sure. City mode was a surprise. I leave it in city at 0 mile per. Over all pretty good got it while on sale at 235. 😊 good vid btw!
I'll have to try city mode
IDK. My 2023 TRD Sport with V6 seems to get up and go when I need it to do so. And the Pedal Commander is pricey.
In the beginning I felt it was fine, but over time that lag bothered me. But yeah, it is more pricey.
I think the Banks PedalMonster is a better solution, all the others like Pedal Commander use the 5 volts supplied to the throttle sensor system and the stock system uses as much as 4.7/4.8 volts so that leaves very little power left over for the Pedal Commander/SpeedBoost or what ever other one you have.
Banks uses 12 volts from the OBDII port so you don't ever risk overloading the pedal circuit resulting in a dead pedal. Banks also if it detects a problem will switch to the stock program so you will not get a dead pedal.
I just purchased the Banks PedalMonster for my Tacoma. It should be here August 3, 2023.
I'll have to check it out
after seeing many videos and your video about pedal commander, I am still curious and still have questions about the safety of using this Pedal Commander. what if it fails while driving? Does the app needs to be updated regularly and does the control box need to be updated too? How long will this pedal commander be supported from the company? To be honest I am really skeptical, half skeptical half wanting to purchase one. Still debating though coz safety comes first since I am always on the road.
Totally understandable and all good questions. I had nothing but great results so far.
I think if it failed you would just pull over unplug it and plug back in like stock.
I bought a generic 50 dollar throttle controller two years ago for my 2016 4Runner and it still works great. I will not recommend because I am a little leary of it but I have not had any issues with it at all
That's quite impressive
I put one on my 2023 6 cylinder Taco and it drives like a new truck. In fact I had to derate it in City mode because it was too sensitive.
It makes it so much fun to place.
I loved my pedal commander on my 2020 Tacoma. Unfortunately, just after two years it must have died, because my throttle shut down and I received an error message: "A malfunction in the electronic control of the engine, throttle, or automatic transmission has been detected". I removed the Pedal Commander and the error was gone and I'm back to normal stock Tacoma driving. Which sucks, but I'm not risking any damage to my ECU.
Interesting. Thanks for sharing. I'll have to watch out for that.
Interesting. Thanks for sharing. I'll have to watch out for that.
I appreciate the review, Just make pick one up..Hate the lag on my Tacoma
I've been impressed with it.
If your driving normally and floor it, does it get up and go? And if you floor it does it go faster? With the tacomas you could give it half throttle and it’ll think that you floored it.
It only take pressing on the gas just a little and it goes now. Much more responsive than before I installed the throttle control on it. I was more than surprised at the difference.
I have a 2022 TRD Sport and have been considering one of these. I'm curious did it affect your gas mileage or handling in any way.
Hadn’t changed the handling now that I’m used to it. We’ll see after a couple months of using it about the gas mileage.
I’ve had mine on for a week now and no difference handling and I can’t see any change in mileage.
Also, what about warranty considerations.
It won’t impact the warranty. Plus, you can always disconnect it.
Do not change it on the fly. You need to change it up on complete stop. Changing on the fly might cause future malfunctions with that device.
Thanks. I learned that after recording the video. And you're absolutely correct on thst.
Been a while. Hope all is well
I gotta start posting more video. Got a few in the works.
@@DJXPLRS good to hear you’re doing well. Looking forward to it
It took me like a max of 5 minutes max to install it
Nice and easy! 👍🏻