Techstream Software Version & Required Adapter

Best I can tell the only XHorse interface firmware version that I used that worked with it is mini vci cable 2.0.4, these are cloned versions of Techstream and the XHorse cable interface, the real Toyota Techstream costs nearly $2000.

Using Techstream 12.30.017 (newest: v14.20.019) with the cheap Mini VCI Cable J25345 over here (Firmware 1.4.1) on a HP-Zbook with Windows 10-64bits prof.
Installed it using the 64bit for Windows 7/8 instructions previously mentioned and on

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You can actually check all stages of the installation without connecting to the car:
First make sure to follow the unpacking/copying instructions in the 64-bit installation instructions before plugging in the cable in the USB port. When installed correctly you should be able to run the firmware update tool to check the firmware. Just do NOT update, only use it to see if the cable is recognized and reports back its firmware version + “connected” status.
If this is OK then at least your interface should be installed correctly, showing a red LED in the process.

Then install Techstream and apply the registry fixes (either manually or by the downloadable registry mod file), also previously mentioned. You can also manually point the original Techstream interface entries in the registry (same location) to the same Xhorse files just to be sure. These settings point Techstream to the correct location of the XHorse driver used for the MVCI Cable.
Also do not forget the TISFUNCTION=0 modification in the IT3System.ini file. If you get “unable to connect to MCI” when connecting to a vehicle most likely these registry settings are not fully correct.

When you now start Techstream with the TSloader make sure the correct interface is selectable (not grayed out) and selected, otherwise re-check the previous setting. Then just connect to vehicle (without actually being connected, just have the MVCI cable connected to the USB port) and you should get no errors but Techstream should eventually (after time out…) come up with a window where you can manually select your vehicle code etc etc.
When I then connected to my RAV4 it connected nicely and I could readout my TPMS sensor ID’s which was my main objective. The interface is flashing green during communication with the vehicle.

So be assured: Techstream can work on a Windows-10 64bit Prof. laptop without the need of a virtual machine.

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How to use GM MDI with Toyota Techstream?

Here’s the tutorial on how to use GM MDI (Multiple Diagnostic Interface) with Toyota Techstream software. This is not necessary because the MINI VCI passthru cable is very cheap for techstream.  The guide is for those who are interested in finding a good mvci alternative.

Disclaimer: You are at your risk.  We are not hold the responsibility for the damage.

Instruction:

Techstream has only 2 default pass-thru device selection options: TIS Techstream VIM and Xhorse MVCI

So first step we need to add MDI to the VIM selection.

Connect GM MDI interface with vehicle (here we use Windows 7 machine) via USB cable

MDI supports WiFi connection as well, but obviously we need to use USB connection here

Go to MDI software folder and find MDI Manager driver

Install MDI Manager driver setup

Install the GM MDI Software InstallShield Wizard

Configure USB

Power on the MDI, wait for the “beep”. Ten connect it to the PC with the USB  cable(already connected it).

Press the Configure button when ready. Configuration may take several minutes.

Finish installing MDI driver.

Open GM MDI Manager on desktop

MDI is not yet connected

Open Techstream software (here use Ver. 13)

Now the MDI passthru is added to the VIM selection

Select MDI interface and press OK

Accept Windows Security Private networks and allow access

MDI not connected (require configuration)

Open GM MDI Manager on desktop again

System prompts no MDIs detected

It require to recover MDI, press Recover button

If it warns MDI software is out of date. Run Start Update

Do not unplug the MDI from the PC or remove power from the MDI during the update process.

The MDI will automatically restart when update completed

Now the MDI interface is connected

Run Techstream again

Choose MDI interface

Initialize USB communication and connecting

Check the indicators on MDI adapter

Communication is built

Select vehicle model and start diagnose Toyota.

Done.

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See also:

Cloned GM MDI possible work with Ford IDS software?

GM MDI Interface Not Connecting: How to solve?

http://blog.obdii365.com/2019/11/25/possible-to-use-toyota-techstream-with-gm-mdi-interface/

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.

How to Install Toyota Techstream V13.00.022 on Windows 7

Toyota TIS Techstream V13.00.022 software has been tested and verified working great on Windows 7.

Software version: V13.00.022

(It’s crack version. Does not need activation)

Operation system: Windows 7 32 bit

Toyota Teschstream v13.00.022 has been tested OK with:
Mini VCI cables (SV46-D, SV46-B), Mangoose VCI (SV46-C) and Vxdiag Vcx Nano for Toyota

How to install Toyota Techstream 13.00.022 software?

Step 1: Install Setup

Open Techstream V13 software CD

Copy and paste MVCI driver and Techstream_Setup files to desktop

open Techstream_Setup_v13.00.022 application

choose a setup language for installation

preparing setup

Click on Next to install setup

Accept license agreement

Click on Next

Enter the user name and company name, then Next

Click on Install

Finish Setup installation

Step 2: Install MVCI drvier

Run MVCI driver for TOYOTA TIS SETUP

Next to install MVCI driver

Click on Install

installing MVCI driver

Finish MVCI driver installation

Step 3: TIS Loader

Copy Toyota new genkey folder->Toyota->TIS loader and paste to C://Program Files/Toyota Diagnostics/Techstream/bin

by following this way:

Right click Techstream on desktop->Properties->Open File Location

Send TIS Loader to desktop

Delete Tecshtream shortcut on desktop

Step 4: Install device driver

Connect MINI VCI usb interface with computer

Windows detect device driver automatically

Open MVCI Firmware Update Tool->Device Info to check firmware information

Firmware version: V1.4.1

Step 5: run Techtsream 13.00.022

Open Toyota TIS loader shortcut on desktop

Accept Java runtime notice by clicking on Yes

System will open Windows IE explorer, close and ignore them

Run Techsteam v13 software and start diagnostic

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How to install Xhorse MVCI Toyota Techstream on MacBook

This Xhorse MVCI Toyota Techstream setup is a MackBook Pro with 8 GB RAM running VMware. In the VM I am running Win XP Pro, SP3 to which I have allocated 2 GB. This seemed to be a happy medium to get the VM running at a reasonable speed.

Anyway on further reflection, I decided to do an overview of what I believe to be the logical steps to install MVCI/TS and try not to get too bogged down in the technical minute of the detail.

I’ll quickly list the steps, then follow that with an explanation of my logic. So here goes:

1. Install the Xhorse MVCI driver MSI that came with your cable.
2. Plug in your MVCI cable. (IIRC you should see some Windows install activity in the bottom right-hand side of the screen.)
3. Run the X-Horse Firmware Updater Tool and confirm you see all the fields populated with data, including the Firmware version.
4. Install the TS software that came with your cable.
5. BEFORE opening TS (big temptation, but resist), open a Finder window and locate C: Program files\Toyota Diagnostics \Techstream\Env
6. Within this folder locate IT3System.ini and open it in TextEdit.
7. Scroll down to AVAILABLE FUNCTION SETTING
8. Switch off the TIS Function by changing TISFunction=1 (or what ever value it is) to TISFunction=0 {i.e. zero}
9. Click File, and Save.
10. Now open TS and BEFORE you do anything else, check that the TIS Techstream VIM is NOT selected, but rather the other choice (e. g. XHorse – MVCI VIM) IS selected.

Following these steps should give you a working set up.

Things to bear in mind in order to be useful the MCVI cable need to be connected even when not connected to the car, while that seems obvious, sometime we miss the obvious.

To actually use TS, the other end of the MVCI cable needs to plugged into the OBDII port of you car. Also the car needs to be in at least IG-ON, but most of the time it will need to be in READY.

My sequence to connect is:

• Boot computer and login.
• Plug in MVCI into the USB port.
• Plug in the other end into the OBDII port.
• Make car READY
• Launch TS.
• Press Connect to Vehicle; you may have to answer some questions.
• Start diagnosing/checking.

RATIONAL FOR MY INSTALL SEQUENCE
Caveat: I have tried both install TS software and then MVCI drivers and also MVCI drivers and then TS software and while I was able to get the software working in both scenarios, I found that the approach I have outlined below was easier with a higher chance of success than doing it the other way. So be aware I’m not saying it won’t work if you install TS first, I just think what I have outlined is easier. Also, doing it this way you can do updates to a newer version easier as you just pick up the process from step 4 and go to the end. YMMV.

1. Install the MVCI driver MSI that came with your cable. The MSI file is a Microsoft Setup Information file and it is essentially a container type of file (similar concept to ZIP, TAR, RAR files) that contains all the files you need to setup software or drivers. In our case the drivers for the MVCI cable. there is only 1 maybe 2 files that we really need to install, but one of the files is a script that executes a series of Win commands to achieve this. One of the commands is to copy an edited version of a TS file. If the TS file exists already it copies over the top of it to replace it. If it doesn’t exist, it just creates the TS folder and sub-folder structure to copy the TS file into place. This is important to understand because this is the method by which it avoids the necessity to go through the registration process in older versions of TS. Likewise, some packages require the running of TISKEY, they give you a key to enter in the registration screen of TS or they give you a hacked copy of the TS executable to copy over and replace the installed executable. None of this is necessary in this install sequence, because registration is achieved by the editing of the IT3System ini file in steps 4-8.
2. Plug in your MVCI cable. Windows will now connect the cable with the driver.
3. Run the X-Horse Firmware Updater Tool and confirm you see all the field populated with data, including the Firmware version. If you can see the cable info, success! If do not connect, you need to pause here and figure out why you cannot connect.
4. Install the TS software that came with your cable. I found this pretty straightforward, just launch the installer and follow the prompts.
5. BEFORE opening TS (big temptation, but resist), open a Finder window and locate C: Program files\Toyota Diagnostics \Techstream\Env. Do these next 4 steps, trust me.
6. Within this folder locate IT3System.ini and open it in TextEdit.
7. Scroll down to AVAILABLE FUNCTION SETTING
8. SwitchTIS Function.
9. Click File, and Save.
10. Now open TS and BEFORE you do anything else, check that the Toyota TIS Techstream VIM is NOT selected, but rather the other choice (e. g. XHorse – MVCI VIM) IS selected. This ensures TS is looking at your cable.

I have deliberately not put in any detail around troubleshooting if you don’t get the right result at every step. To be honest I cannot anticipate where you might get errors (or why), I have documented (as best I remember) the process I followed and I have a working setup. So I will leave it up to people to ask questions if they strike trouble, and hopefully I or the collective minds can help out.

See also How to set up MVCI Techstream on MacBook by www.obdii365.com

http://blog.obdii365.com/2016/04/19/install-mvci-techstream-on-macbook/