(Solution) Mini VCI + Toyota TIS Techstream 8.x on Windows 7/8 64-bit.

[yarisguy]

TIS Techstream question

I went through the process described by ALEX4WD and it worked fine(thanks) with the exception that Techstream keeps asking for a key to register the software. Where can I get a key ?
Thanks

 

[Lester Lugnut]

I've had a few internet conversations with Chinese sellers...asking about the "Key".

"Oh yes sir...we provide 'Key' with your order".

I would seem that some here bought from one of these Chinese suppliers who really did not send a "Key" along with the CD/cable.

There appears to be no clear cut answer about the "Key".

 

[rjb75]

I went through the process described by ALEX4WD and it worked fine(thanks) with the exception that Techstream keeps asking for a key to register the software. Where can I get a key ?
Thanks

Did you do this step?

To activate it, copy the IT3System.ini you extracted before to "C:\Program Files (x86)\Toyota Diagnostics\Techstream\Env\".

 

[jtac]

Toyota TIS techstream V10.30.029 software is verified running well on

Xhorse MINI VCI cable, Xhorse MVCI and Mangose cable for Toyota.
Then got one mini vci by Xhorse running techstream V10.30.029:
New MINI VCI For TOYOTA TIS Techstream V10.30.029 16Pin Cable

USB port plugs to laptop, the other end goes to the OBD2 port. Running at XP Mode in

Win7 pro.
Techstream V10.30.029 installation is simple, no need to active, firstly install

TOYOTA TIS Techstream, then install MCVI driver, and then click "MVCI Firmware

Update Tool" on the desktop to read out device detailed info including SN, model,

firmware version, dealer code, status. Finally, click "Techstream" on the desktop to

diagnose, successfully read out DTC, datastream. etc.

 

[jl2222]

Toyota TIS techstream V10.10.018 software is verified running well on

Xhorse MINI VCI cable, Xhorse MVCI and Mangose cable for Toyota.
Then got one mini vci by Xhorse running techstream V10.10.018:
New MINI VCI For TOYOTA TIS Techstream V10.10.018 16Pin Cable

USB port plugs to laptop, the other end goes to the OBD2 port. Runing at XP Mode in

Win7 pro.
Techstream V10.10.018 installation is simple, no need to active, firstly install

TOYOTA TIS Techstream, then install MCVI driver, and then click "MVCI Firmware

Update Tool" on the desktop to read out device detailed info including SN, model,

firmware version, dealer code, status. Finally, click "Techstream" on the desktop to

diagnose, successfully read out DTC, datastream. etc.

So I finally just received my techsteam cord. Do I need to use the same files at the beginning of this tutorial to get it to work properly on a 64bit windows 7 computer with the latest techstream download from uobd2?

 

[jtac]

Techstream V10.30.029 software download free at:
http://www.chinaautodiag.com/download/toyota-techstream-10.30.029.zip

 

[Keda69]

Finally

Alex thanx for posting, finally got it going after looking through your guide.

 

[KiloVictor311]

Having problems

Im using V10.00.28 on windows 7 ultimate and have down the install steps multiple times to ensure it was done correctly. Changing TISFunction=1 to TISFunction=0, selecting Europe for area slection and yet im still getting an error messgae Unable to connect to VIM. Have no idea what im doing wrong

 

[abalmer]

KiloVictor did you ever get the techstream to work? I am trying to run techstream on a windows 8 computer and I am having problems. I have run through the installation instructions multiple times. The xhorse update utility is indicating that the mini vci is connected, but if I click "connect to vehicle" in the techstream program it immediately comes up with unable to connect to VIM. This is strange because I installed techstream on my windows 7 computer and it works great. The difference is that when I run it on the windows 7 computer, after pressing "connect to vehicle" the vehicle connection wizard will come up, but on the windows 8 computer it just goes straight to "unable to connect to VIM" screen. I think it might have to do with the driver or the MVCI itself, because I did not have to update the driver on the windows 8 computer. When I installed on the Windows 7 computer I installed the driver from the xhorse folder. When I installed on the Windows 8 computer the device manager said it already had the most recent drivers? Anybody have any ideas?

 

[KiloVictor311]

Never did get it working, tried everything even running XP mode in Virtual PC always get a unable to connect to VIM error message

 

[morphious]

Just got my MINI-VCI J2534 cable from Ebay for $20 yesterday. Loaded the Techstream program and installed the drivers last night on my Win Pro 7 64bit and had some fun today. Everything works perfectly, changed Auto Headlight settings, lock functions, and even did a Zero Point Calibration. FYI, if you have a dealer installed alarm (KARR with the blue blinking light under the driver side) DO NOT set your truck to unlock all doors with 1 push on the wireless remote. If you want to do this and you have this alarm you need to rewire the deactivation wire on the alarm unit to use another door besides the driver door. 1 push unlock will unlock all doors but not send a single signal to the driver door, which in turn will not shut off the alarm. Trust me on this, I sat in the garage (horn blaring) trying everything until I reran Techstream and set it back to 2 pushes to unlock everything. On a scale of 1-10, ease of install on my computer = 5-6 (I have the link to what I followed if anybody is interested), use on vehicle= 2. Final opinion, worth $20 especially the newer your vehicle is, the more you can play with and see if it works for you without having to pay the Stealer to change something that we should all be able to do for free because we bought this vehicle, thus we bought the right. (MY $.02) :hiding::rofl:

 

[KaBudokan]

Never did get it working, tried everything even running XP mode in Virtual PC always get a unable to connect to VIM error message

Sounds like you did some troubleshooting, so you probably made sure this was right, but...

I did the install in my Windows 7 machine last night, and the Techstream software found the cable, etc., but it was unable to connect to VIM when I plugged into the truck. Turns out I the directory for the driver I had created was not the same as in the original instructions, so it wasn't able to access the drivers as it didn't match what was in the registry entry. (SOme of the file names were different on the CD I received with my cable, so I had to make various name changes throughout the installation process for everything to work.) Once I made sure the folder was titled the same as the registry entry, I was able to connect without a problem.

Just one more detail to check - good luck if you're still trying!

 

[abarli65]

I am also having problems with connecting to VIM

I started down the path of installing via these instructions, but I get stuck at "Run the FirmwareUpdateTool.exe"

I do not have that file!!


I am trying to do a 0 calibration for my new steering rack and ECM on a 2008 RX400h.

Would it be safe for me to drive to the dealer to have them perform this? I have about had it with this crap chinese software hack.

 

[jtac]

I am also having problems with connecting to VIM

I started down the path of installing via these instructions, but I get stuck at "Run the FirmwareUpdateTool.exe"

I do not have that file!!


I am trying to do a 0 calibration for my new steering rack and ECM on a 2008 RX400h.

Would it be safe for me to drive to the dealer to have them perform this? I have about had it with this crap chinese software hack.

Hello, which hardware you use? There are many Toyota Hardware run techstream. And do you have error picture?

 

[Chasen]

I have a question

How often Toyota TIS techstream update ? Will it support Toyota 2016?

 

[cyclist]

Works on my 2016.

 

[tuita]

How to use Xhorse MINI VCI Toyota Techstream V10.10.018

Following are the new V10.10.018 Toyota Techstream software free download and step-by-step instruction guide provided. ToyotaTIS Techstream V10.10.018 software can be free downloaded here:
http://down.chinaautodiag.com/toyota-techstream-10.10.018.zip
O/S: Windows XP without any anti-virus software
Techstream cable:
MINI VCI 16-pin cable, MINI VCI 16-pin and 22-pin cable, Xhorse MVCIcable
How to install MINI VCI Toyota TIS Techstream 10.10.018?
1) Install Toyota Techstream-10.10.018.setup
Open and run MINI VCI 10.10.018 setup

Select Language, click “Next”
Install software wizard, click “Next”
Accept license agreement, click “Next”

Click “Next” in Customer Identification program
Click “Install” when “Ready to install the Program” message prompts
Install Wizard is completed, press “Finish”


2) Activate Toyota TIS Techstream
Go to Crogram FilesToyota DiagnosticsTechstreamEnvIT3System.ini
Change
TISFunction=1 to
TISFunction=0
Click Ok
Save
3) Install MVCI Driver 2.0.1
Open “MVCI Driver folder”
Install “Mini-VCI Driver for TOYOTA-CABLE 2.0.1”

Click “Next” then “Install”
Click “Finish” when driver is installed.
4) Com port setting
Open “My computer”>> “Device Manager” >> “USB Serial PORT (COM4)”
Make sure COM port is set to COM4
5) Run MVCI firmware update tool
Open “MVCI Firmware Update Tool” on the desktop
Click on “Device info” button to check device information, SN, firmware version etc

6) Configure Techstream 10.10.018
Open “Techstream” software on the desktop
Click “NO” to ignore pop-up Java message
Click “Setup” Tab>> “Tecshtream Configuration”
Select “Europe” in Area Selection windows, click “Next”


Select Tecshtream software language: English, click “Next”

7) Connect MINI VCI cable
mini-vci-toyota-techstream-v10.10.018-7
Plug the Xhorse MINI VCI cable into the Toyota diagnostic socket
Click “Connect to Vehicle” in main menu
Initializing USB communication
After good communication is built, complete your vehicle information

Select system and carry out diagnostic function

original:How to install Xhorse MINI VCI Toyota Techstream V10.10.018 | OBDTool blog

 

[Kardolf]

Windows 10?

I don't see it listed, but does anyone have Techstream working under Windows 10, preferably x64? It works flawlessly on my Win7 x64 box, but I want to make sure to block the upgrade if it's going to give me problems.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

I don't see it listed, but does anyone have Techstream working under Windows 10, preferably x64? It works flawlessly on my Win7 x64 box, but I want to make sure to block the upgrade if it's going to give me problems.

I do. In fact have had it for a few weeks and just installed it today and reset several parameters (drivers seat belt chime, lights stay on duration, etc..).

I am running version 10.20.030 which apparently is very recent. The install is a little hokey but I got it working after about an hour on my new Win10 machine.

Here is the link to the software from the guy I bought the cable from (who is in Bulgaria of all places): https://ln.sync.com/dl/8ddb4eaf0#wr8nj94y-zafv6xwg-sebgcdrh-uihkntk2

I'll warn you Norton (if you use it) will cage some of the files because they don't have a reputation score.

 

[Kardolf]

Awesome! Since the install isn't that difficult, and I have the resources to do so, I guess I will let my current machine upgrade to Windows 10 and see what happens. If I have to wipe it, no worries.

Thanks!