Toyota Techstream + mini-VCI kit: Intro & HOW-TO

[andy666]

I have a 2005 and the cheap Chinese mini vci and techstream work fine.
When you say it connects, how to you know this?
What computer system are you trying to use?

[aandy]

I know a guy who knows a guy who just bought from this seller and it works fine with no viruses, just a heads up.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251401042000 ... 1497.l2649

[AdamHC]

I didn't bother with my techstream disk, just went straight to Google and found the latest version. I think it was on a Lexus forum even but it was the same software anyway and works fine.

[Gipsy]

I know a guy who knows a guy who just bought from this seller and it works fine with no viruses, just a heads up.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251401042000 ... 1497.l2649

Aandy, does the software work or do I need a password?

[1989mitty]

Can the trending graphs be downloaded and stored as graphs or is it only real time readings

[Luxi46]

The graphs can be recorded and played back afterwards. Not like an excell sheet though. Rec button should be on the bottom.

[aandy]

I know a guy who knows a guy who just bought from this seller and it works fine with no viruses, just a heads up.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251401042000 ... 1497.l2649

Aandy, does the software work or do I need a password?

Sorry just read this, it just works, no password required.
I have seen the registration expired window flash up and then disappear really quickly. So far, so good, still working perfect.

[Gipsy]

Thanks, maybe it is cracked software.

[Gipsy]

Help, I have a 2013 D4d... is the 16 pin plug the right one for my obd?

Is this one ok?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mini-16-Pin- ... 6844&rt=nc

[Luxi46]

Help, I have a 2013 D4d... is the 16 pin plug the right one for my obd?

Is this one ok?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mini-16-Pin- ... 6844&rt=nc

Yep, you should be ok with that one

[Gipsy]

Thanks Luxi, one on order... will let you all know when I get it working

[fnqtech]

Finally got round to using my Chinese Techstream and MVCI cable. All went well installing on the laptop (Windows XP 32 bit running under VMPlayer. Went to connect the cable to the car and got a "L Line" error. Anyone experienced this? Is it likely to be a faulty cable? My Ebay ODB2 code device connects to the car OK so figuring it is not on the car.

[Luxi46]

I don't follow. Did you succesfully connect to the car with Techstream, but it failed the cable check on the L-line or did it give you the error straight after attempting to connect?

[AdamHC]

Finally got round to using my Chinese Techstream and MVCI cable. All went well installing on the laptop (Windows XP 32 bit running under VMPlayer. Went to connect the cable to the car and got a "L Line" error. Anyone experienced this? Is it likely to be a faulty cable? My Ebay ODB2 code device connects to the car OK so figuring it is not on the car.

after getting the error and running techstream again is it working ok? I wouldn't worry if it doesn't keep coming up.

Also what year is your hilux? Maybe It isn't compatible with techstream or OBDII whatever.

[andy666]

In the virtual machine did you activate the usb connection via the devices setting?

[fnqtech]

I don't follow. Did you succesfully connect to the car with Techstream, but it failed the cable check on the L-line or did it give you the error straight after attempting to connect?

Marvin I connected the cable to the car and the system initiated a cable check which failed on the "L Line"

[fnqtech]

In the virtual machine did you activate the usb connection via the devices setting?

I don't think I did Andy. I will give that a go tonight. Many thanks.

[fnqtech]

Finally got round to using my Chinese Techstream and MVCI cable. All went well installing on the laptop (Windows XP 32 bit running under VMPlayer. Went to connect the cable to the car and got a "L Line" error. Anyone experienced this? Is it likely to be a faulty cable? My Ebay ODB2 code device connects to the car OK so figuring it is not on the car.

after getting the error and running techstream again is it working ok? I wouldn't worry if it doesn't keep coming up.

Also what year is your hilux? Maybe It isn't compatible with techstream or OBDII whatever.

Adam, Hilux is 2007 and connects fine to my OBD2 device without problem. I don't seem to be able to get past the MVCI cable check (ignore it). I think Andy may have the answer with activating the USB on the virtual machine.

[andy666]

You need to install the cable drivers in the virtual machine too, not just techstream.

[Luxi46]

I don't follow. Did you succesfully connect to the car with Techstream, but it failed the cable check on the L-line or did it give you the error straight after attempting to connect?

Marvin I connected the cable to the car and the system initiated a cable check which failed on the "L Line"

Strange, this is the first I've heard the cable check is done automatically after plugging in. This is supposed to be done manually. If memory serves me, the L-line check is the one where you have to switch ignition off and on again, something to do with programming mode right? If that's the case, can't you ignore or cancel it?. You should still be able to do normal diagnostics, which is what this cable is mainly used for around here anyway. If that doesn't do it, like Andy suggested, suss out the USB end of things like drivers, VM settings etc.

On a side note, what version Techstream came with your cable? If you want to try out a different version (either older or newer) send me a PM and we'll work it out.