Mini VCI J2534 Toyota Techstream Diagnostic Scanner: March 2018

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

How to solve Toyota Techstream cannot customize settings?

Some users report Toyota TIS Techstream doesn't have a Customize Button problem recently:

User 1:
Brand new 2017 Toyota 4Runner Limited

Downloaded Techstream 12.00.127 and installed
Purchased this Mini VCI Cable at $16.

Drivers installed, I can see the cable, I can connect to the car when its in "ON" mode (two button presses without touching the break) but the customize button is not there.

The cable firmware is 1.4.1

Any ideas? What am I doing wrong?

User 2:
I'm in the same boat. Mini VCI with firmware 1.4.1, and Techstream 12.20.024. I can connect to the car, and see all the TPMS data, but there's no blue Utility button to enter new TPMS IDs.

User 3:
I loaded Techstream 12.00.127 and USB drivers, and I can read ECU's all day, but I can't edit the settings/not able to customize. In pictures and videos I watched there is a customize button, but that area is blank on mine. Any help is appreciated.

I turn the ignition ON (engine off) and when I connect it doesn't auto-detect the truck, but I can select 2017/Tacoma/Engine type/Smart Key so the version seems OK, and it does read the ECU data.

Manually entering data

Selecting the ECU I want to edit - shouldn't there be a customize button in the red markup circles?

Customer Solution:
Success!

I tried v12.10.019 and it worked!

The missing "Utility" and "Customize" buttons were there, and I was able to register the IDs for the TPMS sensors for my winter tires. I could see the new IDs, and it was picking up the pressure and temperature from them, so that all seemed to work. I also browsed through the Customize options.

Just in case it makes a difference to someone: after I uninstalled v12.20.024, I also deleted the Techstream directory in Program Files. The procedure to install v12.10.019 was identical to v12.20.024.

Some more details:
- Crappy old laptop running Windows XP 32-bit
- Mini VCI J2534 USB interface with firmware 1.4.1
- The laptop didn't have an internet connection when connected to the 2017 4Runner

Conclusion:
It is software (software crack) issue not the hardware.

If you find your Teschtream don't have "Customize Setting" button and not able to customize, try a few older version V12.00.127, V12.10.019, v11.20.019 or older v10.30.029 etc.

All can be downloaded here for free:
http://blog.obdii365.com/2016/10/13/toyota-techstream-v11-20-019-free-activation/

Some need registration key, some does not.

http://blog.obdii365.com/2018/03/28/toyota-techstream-not-able-to-customize-settings-solution/

How to install Toyota TIS Techstream on VMware

Here's the customer solution to install Toyota TIS Techstream on Virtual Machine.

TIS-Techstream is the Toyota factory diagnostic tool (Technical Information System)

This is a very useful tool to have if you are a DIY type owner. Tons of useful features and visibility to trouble codes that are not available in generic OBD2 standard scanners. You can also customize options and run various diagnostics and reset procedures.. Like tire pressure sensors...

I had this installed in the past when it would only run on XP and just went through the process again recently.

Thought I would document what I did real quick to help others out as things have changed over time and it has become much easier.

You can get this for about $20-$30. It's obviously not legal (especially for commercial use).. but the hacked versions are out there and available...

You can now install Toyota TIS on a 64bit OS like Windows10... but I found it much simpler to just install a 32 bit VM like windows 8.1 and go from there. I just don't trust the software enough to run it directly on the host OS...

The issue I kept running into on 64 bit is that most antivirus software will see the drivers as suspect and give you fits on 64bit. So if you are going to run a VM anyway.. why not just run 32bit and keep it simple.

Also. You will need a Type 2 hyper-visor (like VirtualBox or VMWare workstation player). MS hyper-V will not work as it is Type1 and does not allow access to USB devices directly.

So here is what I did.

Step 0. Buy a mini vci cable from obdii365.com. It is cheap and come with the drivers and a version of TIS.

1. Intstall VM Ware workstation player
https://www.vmware.com/products/play...valuation.html I did this on windows.. but you should be able to do this on OSx also (I have not tried)

2. Get a simple 32 bit x86 windows OS VM image here
https://developer.microsoft.com/en-u...dge/tools/vms/
I grabbed 8.1 just to keep it simple. These have a 90 day limit. But should last you a long time if you keep it paused...plus you can just snapshot and rollback...

3. Import the VM file into the player

4. Install the MVCI Driver for Toyota.msi
if you don't have this on the disk that came with the cable PM me and I can send you one.

5. Download the latest TIS here
Free Download Toyota TIS Techstream 12.00.127 Crack 100% Working No Need Atcivation | OBDII365.com Official Blog

6. Uncompressed it with the password listed:mhhauto.com. I think it is a rar file so you may need to grab winRar,7zip or something similar. Put the files into a directory of your choice. VMWare player supports something called unity mode on windows.. This allows you to simply drag and drop files between the host and guess OS as it presents each running app as a simple window.. so you can uncompress all the files are your host OS... and just drag them over.

7.Run the GTS_...exe in the directory created in step 6 on the guest VM

8. Copy the MainMenue.exe file (created in step 6) manually to C:\Program Files\Toyota Diagnostics\Techstream\bin overwriting the existing file (keep key.txt handy for step 12)

9. Install JavaRuntime here https://java.com/en/download/ on the guest OS

10. Plug in your MVCI cable. VMware will prompt you to enable it in the VM (it typically shows devices in the top right corner)

11. Your VM desktop should have a MVCI firmware update tool shortcut. Run that and click the INFO button to make sure you can communicate with the USB cable...

12. Start up Techstream. Go to Setup->Register Techstream Enter reg key from key.txt in step 8

The free version of VM ware player does not allow snapshots.. So a good idea is to make a full copy in Documents\Virtual Machines\[name] so you can rollback...

Credit to wfo9 from Toyota 4runer forum. We take no responsibilities for viruses.. that could exist in these files, but the VM isolation should keep you pretty safe from contamination.

Toyota Techstream V13.00.022 New Update Features

Toyota TIS Techstream Software Release Notes:

Version 13.00.022 Software
Last Updated: 1/30/2018

Full Support:
2018 and Earlier Model Years
All Models are currently supported 2019 Vehicle Coverage

'19MY Lexus

GS F
NX300
NX300h

RC F

'19MY Toyota

Avalon

C-HR
Yaris

Partial Support

'19MY Lexus '19MY Toyota

ES300h Avalon HV
ES350 Corolla
Hilux
Prius C

CUW "Now Processing"

Description:
Added term "Now Processing" during CUW pre/post processing during reprogramming.

Applicable Models/Systems:
Calibration Update Wizard

System Path:
CUW

ECU Data Read/Write Functionality

Description:
Function added to enable read/write of old ECU data to new ECU.

Applicable Models/Systems:
Multiple ECU's

System Path:
Chassis System / Utility

Starter Exchange Information Reset

Description:
Functionality added to clear the Stop & Start ECU starter operation counter.

Applicable Models/Systems:
2018 Highlander - Stop & Start System

System Path:
Stop & Start ECU / Utility / Starter Exchange

ECU Exchange

Description:
This utility is used to write data from the previous (replaced) ECU to the new replacement Stop & Start ECU.

Applicable Models/Systems:
2018 Highlander - Stop & Start System

System Path:
Stop & Start ECU / Utility / ECU Exchange

Reset Air Conditioner Information

Description:
This utility is used to reset the Stop & Start ECUs Air Conditioning status information. This information indicates whether the vehicle is equipped with an Air Conditioning ECU or not.

Applicable Models/Systems:
2018 Highlander - Stop & Start System

System Path:
Stop & Start ECU / Utility / Reset A/C Information

Deceleration Sensor Zero Point Calibration

Description:
This utility is used to perform the zero point calibration of the deceleration sensor for the Stop & Start system.

Applicable Models/Systems:
2018 Highlander - Stop & Start System

System Path:
Stop & Start ECU / Utility / Deceleration Sensor Zero Point Calibration

Deceleration Sensor Zero Point Clear

Description:
This utility is used to clear the zero point value for the deceleration sensor of the Stop & Start system.

Applicable Models/Systems:
2018 Highlander - Stop & Start System

System Path:
Stop & Start ECU / Utility / Deceleration Sensor Zero Point Clear

Integrated Current Value Initialization

Description:
This utility is used to initialize the Integrated Current Value for the Stop & Start system.

Applicable Models/Systems:
2018 Highlander - Stop & Start System

System Path:
Stop & Start ECU / Utility / Integrated Current Value Initialization

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