DID SHE NOTICE?! Pedal Commander + Toyota 4Runner Install & Review

Is the Pedal Commander awesome or all hype?! I show how to install the ‪@PedalCommander‬ in my 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner and set up the phone app. Then my wife (WHO DOESN'T KNOW I INSTALLED IT) takes the 4Runner for a test drive. Does she notice the difference?! Is the 4Runner's throttle response delay SOLVED?!
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Chapters:
0:00 What is the Pedal Commander?
1:53 Install How-To
3:51 Setting Up Phone App
4:52 Demo & Review
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[@rs3370]

I've owned a 3rd gen, 4th gen, and now a 5th gen 4Runner. So, I'm VERY used to how a 4Runner accelerates. I ordered a pedal commander a few months ago and just got so busy that I didn't get around to installing it until last night. Holy heck, it's so very awesome! My only regret is not getting one sooner. It makes driving it even more fun.

[@itshomelife]

I like your approach to get the honest thought! I have a Tundra and just may need to get one now!

[@poloreacts27]

Man your videos really fun!!

[@deusizrwild]

most honest trustworthy video im all in

[@6denashi608]

I had an '05 4Runner with the 4.7 v8 which had great power and throttle response. I suppose that spoiled me. When I bought my '21 4runner, I noticed how sluggish the response is with the 4.0 v6. I was initially worried that I got a lemon, but later discovered that this is a common issue with 4Runners with the 4.0. I'm glad to see that a solution exists and plan to install a Pedal Commander. Thanks for the review!

[@2003pblakey]

Love the family vibe in the video. Awesome upgrade choice and a fun experience for whole family 👪. Well done sir!

[@AntaresReborn]

Nice unbiased review. Thank you

[@g.fortin3228]

Nice vid and first one that shows us the app.. and now i know I want one. I dont want to kill the mpg but dont like the delay.. so use it without leadfooting should be perfect! Thank you !

[@cuivre2004]

Good video. I have a different problem I'm hoping it will fix- on wet roads, my tires break loose when I accelerate. Hopefully the Eco Mode setting will fix this problem and will ease into the acceleration more gently.

[@ph-ftw8273]

nice reaction and review thanks

[@alale923]

Great video!

[@russiandmitriy]

I love the last 3 seconds 😂😂😂😂❤️

[@Philnatic1776]

Great Vid. SOLD! Gonna see if my wife notices too.

[@ahmadhajee2965]

thanks man appriciat

[@jesuslovesbass3944]

This is the second video I've seen where the wiring has been routed under the steering column. I guess if you never raise/lower the steering wheel you don't have to worry about pinching the cable. I always lower my column, so it looks like your mounting solution, though very clean, just really wouldn't work for me LOL. Great video, and I'm glad you wife liked the results. Peace.

[@jesuslovesbass3944]

Gulp, gag! That's the sound of me eating crow. I just looked at the space under the steering column with it in its lowest position. Looks like there's plenty of room for the cable. See what happens when we assume, you end up saying something stupid like I did lol. Peace.

[@jwester9828]

I noticed, this is the first video with the bug deflector on your 4Runner, which one did you end up installing. I just bought a 24 TRD Pro and want to install one on it. Thanks.

[@jonaspeoples6931]

Awesome!!!!

[@PentastarGarage]

Hi Jason's wife and kids! Also hi Jason!

[@trailrunnah8886]

I'm all too familiar with that nervousness during emerging. I have an uphill on-ramp that's usually pretty crowded on my way home from work, I definitely have to plan my maneuvers ahead. I've been dragging my feet on getting one of these for a while, hopefully there's a good Black Friday deal coming up.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Yeah I have a link for it on Amazon for a little under $300 (at this moment). If you check Pedal Commander's Instagram I think it's $75 off if you order it directly from them for Black Friday. Amazon is the only store I have an affiliate thing through (I'm trying to get more) so that's why I link to them.

[@trailrunnah8886]

@@JasonExplainsThings thanks for the tip!

[@ruiz4251]

Been rockin PC for 6yrs no issues As for fule...i put a pruis sticker on my rig (didn't help) but I sleep better at night

[@JasonExplainsThings]

😂

[@Gigafactory]

I believe the throttle is set that way to keep a 17mpg City rating...

[@dthedad7330]

That's cool, didn't know that existed

[@bocato04]

Great video, as always! I am planning to purchase this after watching your video. Now quick question since this video is 2 years old. how was it now? did it give you any lights that came on on your dash? cause I saw some are complaining about it. Thank you so much!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

No issues at all. I’ve left it on “city +1” and never touched it again.

[@user-wm5is3bi3y]

Thank you so much!.. i got mine and will be installing it today right now!​@@JasonExplainsThings

[@reapersouls9269]

I just ordered mine today 😀 for my camry

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Awesome! :-) My mom ordered one for her RAV4.

[@DallasRSnider]

How does this compare to the pedal monster from Banks?

[@VanillaGorilla502]

First and best mod for the price I've done.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

It is. I drove my dad’s 4Runner and I forgot how they drive without it. He needs one for Father’s Day or something.

[@eyang7]

Thinking about getting this when I get my 4runner. 🤩

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Highly recommend. 👍

[@lowridingtrucks88]

After years of debating , now that I have one, I should have gotten it since the beginning

[@sharingstoke]

@@lowridingtrucks88still loving it?

[@lowridingtrucks88]

@sharingstoke - Absolutely 💯. I enjoy my daily drive with setting city +5 option. Love it.

[@michaelrueckert8507]

Mike Sweers totally invested in Pedal Commander and made the throttle response terrible on the 4Runner from the factory on purpose. 😂

[@scottgeorge3929]

Jason Great video , new subscriber glad i found you what year is your 4Runner ?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks Scott. 2021 TRD Off Road.

[@tuckerhiggins4336]

Magnuson supercharger next

[@nitty728]

What’s that cool toy car Jason? You trying to Easter egg us? Haha

[@JasonExplainsThings]

That’s the banana! Check out Matt’s Off-road Recovery on KZbin.

[@LLCoolPass]

My gx470 could probably USE some delay

[@jasongagui973]

Thank you for the video! How did the pedal commander affect gas mileage?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

So that all depends on the setting you have it on. I'm still using City 1 I think. The MPG seems to be about the same, maybe 1 MPG worse. I could set it to Eco and likely improve it. It's kinda like adding driving modes to a vehicle that doesn't have them built in.

[@josephmettes9147]

I would be interested to see your fuel economy before and after installing and using the pedal commander to see if there is any really difference in fuel usage with the commander. Also interesting that you have to leave the keys 35 feet away and the door open for 10 minutes before installing. Nice video Jason, God bless!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks Joseph! So far gas mileage is the same as before. I want to use eco mode on a road trip and see if it improves. But yeah no difference just driving around normally.

[@LLCoolPass]

@@JasonExplainsThings road trip suggests highway. Eco most likely to help frequent w start-stop driving (urban/suburban), right

[@josephmettes9147]

@@JasonExplainsThings Thats good that it hasn't gone down, I'd hate to see a noticeable decrease in mileage just from using the commander! Looking forward to seeing if the Eco mode does really improve mpg

[@irfanspace]

one mile up or down thats only difference

[@MyLife-ld8nl]

'20 Tacoma TRD Sport got 22.2 miles per gallon. With the Commander economy mode 23.9.

[@N8RTH]

We have an 18 Subaru Crosstrek and the throttle is very touchy. I prefer the more linear feel in my 4R, just the way it came from Toyota.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I think it makes it more linear and predictable, but that’s up to each person. Definitely not essential, but I’m glad I got it. I was a bit skeptical, but it has won me over after using it for a week.

[@sharingstoke]

@@JasonExplainsThingsare you still using it?

[@sanjpl48]

Hey Jason Explains Things. Can I request a 1 year update of your mrcool unit in your garage/shop?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Not a bad idea! Seriously appreciate the suggestion. I’ll try to add that to my list for the next month.

[@sanjpl48]

Alright man, hope to see yuh there. And btw hope in that video you put my comment up on the screen to show who requested that video

[@motorsandbeards]

Hi Jason... Can you pls let me know the big deflector you have installed ?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Here's a link. I'm an Amazon Affiliate FYI. Works great. amzn.to/3IVEx6B

[@lucky-rowe2623]

So I have just ordered a 2022 4Runner and I have been driving Chevy Silverado V/8's since 1997 and I am thing my first mod might have to be this item. Do you still like this item? When I test drove a 2021 I did notice that the V6 had plenty of power I just had to stomp on the gas.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I would. It’s great. I plan on adding this to my Tacoma as well.

[@MiguelTorres-xf4vv]

How is it going? Jason any complaints with the pedal commander, check engine light come out? Thanx

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Hey there, no issues. No check engine lights. Still happy with it.

[@jpi8726]

I am really on the fence about this thing. The pedal response on my 22 Colorado is as terrible as every other truck from the factory and I’m tempted to install a PC. But the internet has plenty of horror stories to share about error codes and engine lights. I put a HiKit on my 2012 Wrangler a few years ago and I loved it. For a while. Then I started having all kinds of ECM problems that I could never prove had anything to do with the throttle controller. But it also caused me to have to get rid of that truck, so I’m pretty gun-shy about installing this. Did Chris ever put one on his Bison? Are you still trouble free with yours?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

So Chris went full bore and got an ECU tune. I have one on my Tacoma and 4Runner without issue.

[@AZdirtdog]

Don’t bother Chris, just push the pedal down further then norm and be your own poser commander 😂

[@Marine2111usmc]

I plan on doing the kdmax tune on my 2021 Trd premium. I wounder if it would cancel it out ie. Not be need then?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I think a tune negates the need for the Pedal Commander.

[@Marine2111usmc]

@@JasonExplainsThings that’s what I thought. Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it. There web site says they do like 09 to 18 or 19 4Runners so I have to call and see what’s that’s about they are doing up to 21 Tacoma

[@Meskeetdog]

What’s that on the passenger side hood in video? Antenna booster ?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

It’s a GMRS radio antenna.

[@007diego2]

I don’t know why, but I’m really nervous about setting this up on my ride. I’m working toward it though. I feel like my forerunner’s accelerating lag is unacceptable if not dangerous at times.

[@gosulanre6669]

Exactly me too. Im scared of damaging my car with this but at the same time I like the idea plus a lot of people are giving it a good review

[@007diego2]

@@gosulanre6669 i’m finally getting used to the forerunner’s acceleration pattern. I came from a jeep, that’s real torquey and you always had that response. But I’ve gotten used to it. When I first took it off road and put it in high 4, that’s when I knew where they were hiding the power. The other thing I’ve learned to do when I needed extra punch is just downshifting. I’m not ruling it out for the future. But maybe I have enough power for what I need this vehicle for. Only time will tell. Let me know if the PC works out for you!

[@oldpelican5181]

Have you gotten a check-engine light yet due to the Pedal Commander install?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Nope.

[@amedaius8492]

Has anyone compared the throttle response boost app on OBDEleven with a dedicated throttle response controller? Do they do the same thing? I am getting an OBDEleven soon for my S5, and I am unsure if I need a controller for the squishy throttle lag S5s are somewhat notorious for.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Haven’t tried it. Might do the same thing. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@amedaius8492]

@@JasonExplainsThings Well, I will probably be buying both in any case. I find it a bit funny that in OBDEleven people select the Audi engine setup on other cars to fix their throttle lag, but us Audi owners are already in that setting. 🙄

[@wayneberry8416]

Do you need to use the app Every time you get in the car, or will it stay programmed?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

No. I haven’t changed it in years.

[@lowridingtrucks88]

I have adaptive driving on my 4runner, pedal commander makes it real touchy.Any advise? Anyone?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Adaptive cruise you mean? It should have nothing to do with that. The adaptive cruise has its own settings… 3 levels of distance between other vehicles.

[@veronicaserrato9827]

Hi, great video I want to install mine but I don’t know if I can I didn’t see where you plug it the video went to fast. Do you think it’s worth it to buy one of them

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Very clearly shown in detail at 3:03.

[@veronicaserrato9827]

@@JasonExplainsThings thank you I’m going to get me one for the Toyota 4Runner 2021

[@xerian16x13]

Is it not gonna effect the engine? Is it safe to have that? What if that thing gonna give me engine light. I dont wanna ruin my new 4runner

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Do what you're comfortable with. I've had no issues and it'll be 2 years this fall.

[@edwinalexander1170]

How is fuel consumption with pedal commander?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

It didn't have any measurable effect good or bad.

[@tah6746]

How do the Pedal Commander Eco Settings make your 4Runnner feel? Does the Eco Settings increases your MPG?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Honestly, I never use it. I just keep it on city +1.

[@josemanuel2244]

That will be a good topic for a video

[@Jaxboy86]

Does the eco add any MPGs that you noticed?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I don’t use it. I feel like throttle lag makes the vehicle harder to control and therefore less safe. I set it to city and it’s been that way now for almost 2 years.

[@jeremyredwaveincoming5123]

Little weird how pedal commander has your location when you only need Bluetooth

[@mamawstyotor]

Does it remember the last setting after the vehicle is turned off or do you have to set it each time you start the vehicle?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

It keeps your settings.

[@john-ck8sw]

Do you have to download the app for it to work?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Nope. It’s optional. Frankly I don’t use the app anymore. I covered it in my video because others skipped it. :-)

[@imtherealjoeyd]

2 years later any updates or more feedback on this product?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Still happy with it. No issues

[@imtherealjoeyd]

@@JasonExplainsThings thanks so much!

[@benyvasquez5158]

Up date on it , is it still nice ?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Yep. No issues.

[@jameshoy3530]

Will the app work in Apple CarPlay?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I don’t believe so.

[@theluckystrike6371]

😅 👍🏻👍🏻

[@joek1978atyahoo]

Does this void any warranty?? Or mess with the cars computers or anything???

[@JasonExplainsThings]

For that I'd suggest checking the Pedal Commander website FAQs.

[@Alwaysbeclosing1774]

Doesn't void warranty.

[@phquanta]

@@Alwaysbeclosing1774 What about insurance ?

[@chewpaeng12]

Did it affect the mpg?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

No not really. Nothing noticeable.

[@cby1978able]

Remove immediately. With continued use you run the risk of killing your gas pedal. Gas pedal will stop working due to the increased power signal from the pedal to the motor. I upgraded to the Banks pedal monster.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

😂

[@marcostorres5044]

Up date on it is it worth it or not

[@JasonExplainsThings]

So far so good. I'd buy it again.

[@jasondelacruz4486]

It definitely increased my gas consumption.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Totally, it’s cool that it is adjustable to be more responsive when you want that.

[@sharingstoke]

Can’t wait to increase mine 😂

[@irfanspace]

instead of changing driving habits u spend $300🤔 and if you place your key fob in aluminum foil in this way no need to place 35 feet away .. i was planning to buy , but i noticed after my infotainment system update few months ago my paddle is pretty responsive then before.. just change behavior of your feet on paddle , life is good .. nice video 👍🏼

[@JasonExplainsThings]

It's totally an optional thing, but I really enjoy it. It's not just a heavy foot thing. It makes the throttle much more linear and predictable. Frankly I rev high less often now.

[@irfanspace]

@@JasonExplainsThings i will love to try , let me buy and test :) .

[@sharingstoke]

@@irfanspacehow did it go?

[@David13spurs]

Move your seat up closer! It easier and cheaper than a pedal commander. Lol!

[@VirusiHD]

As a new owner of a 4runner that delay between pedal to actual rpms is about 4-5 seconds even if you mash the pedal down all the way its still the same

[@Ace62595]

Got like but idk 300 bucks worth lol

[@Alwaysbeclosing1774]

You easily take at least one second off your 0 to 60. It's 100% worth it for me.

[@chrisbethel]

you guys are cute

[@Cousintwoguns1972]

Its all good and fun until it causes your vehicle to go into power reduction and kicks a check engine light. The only way to make the problem go away is to disconnect the unit and chuck it.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks for commenting!

[@r335]

it's def not worth $300. It should be $100-$150

[@Marine2111usmc]

Ewww a 4Runner with a key. Simps lol jk.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

😂

[@Marine2111usmc]

@@JasonExplainsThings why does my 2021 trd premium have push to start? Premium option? I m a Gm guy I bought it fr my wife so I’m try to learn up on the 4Runner line. Thanks

[@jeremyredwaveincoming5123]

Sponsored video pedal commander is literally a speed illusion

[@JasonExplainsThings]

This video is not sponsored.

[@jeremyredwaveincoming5123]

@@JasonExplainsThings why do you have an amazon link then? Affiliate marketing?😂😂😂

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Yep. Sponsored means getting products for free or being paid to make a video. My channel is small. I pay full price for stuff. If people like my video they can choose to use an Amazon link and I get a commission of usually 3%.

[@Alwaysbeclosing1774]

@@jeremyredwaveincoming5123 Have you ever tried the Pedal Commander. It literally gets rid of the throttle lag. The speed is not an illusion. You get from point a to point b quicker. I shaved a little over a full second off my 0 to 60 time in my Dodge Durango RT Hemi. It's quicker baby all day long. Paid 260 . Worth it.

[@phquanta]

@@Alwaysbeclosing1774 Problem is void warranty and denied insurance claim, potentially. Other than that, no illusion at all. There are videos out there showing it triggers "Check engine" light to appear.. I wish i would have installed it but 2 big - No No , stop me.

[@nobodyinparticular83]

Now i know to stay away from your channel if you selling this crap lol

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks for stopping by there, guy!

[@Tactidad]

Great video!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks guy!