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I don't have crawl control in my GX, but I did have it in my Tacoma, and it was just like that, felt like the truck was trying to rip itself apart, lol, I'd say its very normal, and as others have said, take it to the dirt or snow.
Just some reference pictures of the DAC/4WD controls from a '22-'23 model. If I see one with crawl/mts will post as well
Looks like the assembly can be unclipped and broken down to three individual components. I'm curious if the harness connectors/pins are different between the two switch assemblies. I'd still mean buying a new switch (and having to deal with an adjustable suspension button that does nothing), but it looks like we're heading in the right direction. I still have a feeling that the MY20/21 will have to be figured out first by a riskier member or two, though.
Wiring will be another item that will need to be confirmed.
As you probably saw in this thread and on Mud there were areas wires weren’t run and pin-outs on skid control ECU on ‘20-‘21 models that would need to be re-pinned to different terminals between equipped and non-equipped trims.
I wonder how many people use the MTS after they install. Is MTS just a more adjustable version of the core TRC/VSC? OR is it more the idea of the GX essentially having a capability but not being able to access it as the main reason to add the MTS mod - which I understand is as a good a reason as any.
MTS is more or less variable ratio A-TRAC as default is around ROCK mode.
This is just something I heard but on the '14 FJ with MTS I thought I remember discussion that models with MTS had a stronger mode on ROCK than the default ATRAC mode in non-equipped models. Take that with a grain of salt without real world comparison tests.
Wiring will be another item that will need to be confirmed.
As you probably saw in this thread and on Mud there were areas wires weren’t run and pin-outs on skid control ECU on ‘20-‘21 models that would need to be re-pinned to different terminals between equipped and non-equipped trims.
Yeah, need to look into that more. I have a 2022 Luxury. Just going by what I can determine by parts descriptions in the EPC and past on past experience with Toyota vehicles I have to think that if there's a wiring change needed that we should see an alternative harness. Otherwise, the harness should be the same for all configurations and the ECUs with the different part numbers (including one ORP specific) are where the difference lies.
For example, with lockers in the 80 series there is a different main harness for vehicles with lockers and another one for without. I don't see that the with the 2022 GX460 with Luxury and without or with ORP and without. There is separate one for the multi view and panoramic cameras. .
But also realize we only have access to incomplete information. But, at some point I'm gonna bite the bullet and buy the above parts and give it a shot.
Yeah, my 2 day pass just expired. I downloaded sections on removing the center console and initializing the CC/MTS. A lot more electronics than the 80 for sure.
Wow, that is cheap - less than the price of two fill ups of the gas tank. If I had any mechanical/electrical abilities I would prob just add it even if I hardly if ever used it. But the real cost for someone like me is in the install - I would prob just break all the trim as I removed it and/or short something electrical.
Wow, that is cheap - less than the price of two fill ups of the gas tank. If I had any mechanical/electrical abilities I would prob just add it even if I hardly if ever used it. But the real cost for someone like me is in the install - I would prob just break all the trim as I removed it and/or short something electrical.
If you take your time you would be fine.. MTS is plug and play
It really points to the Skid Control ECU as the next replacement step. At this point it will be easier to determine if this can be done on a Luxury because all of the wiring is apparently there. We can look at other trims once this config is confirmed.
Long story short I submitted two VINs for skid control ECUs to Bell Lexus
One for a '21 Premium and the other for a '21 Luxury with off-road package
Haven't post in a very long time, since I moved and COVID years was basically a black void.
I think this will be for my next step, but at this point, I'll wait until my car is out of warranty. I'm hoping those parts will still be available in a year or two. I still have the switch that I bought so I'm only missing the Skid Control ECU, for now.
